All Chapters of The Love strategy of Alpha Princess: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

TRISTAN’S POVI leaned back in my chair, staring at the map of the Pack’s territories spread across the desk before me.Everything I planned came together perfectly just like I wanted. I knew all along that Kael’s younger brother was wrongfully accused, he never committed any of the crimes he was charged with.I had known the truth about the case from the beginning but I had leaned back and allowed the situation to play out so I could determine how loyal General Kael was.It wasn’t just a test of Kael’s investigative skills—it was the ultimate test of his family's loyalty to the pack and my reign.A shadow of doubt had always rested on Kael’s family because of their dark history. Years ago, they had been implicated in a betrayal concerning the former ruling pack and since then their family has been under scrutiny.Kael had passed the test and I was relieved to find that his loyalty lies with the pack, with this investigation he proved his determination and devotion to the Night Fall.

ISABELLE’S POVThe air was crisp and cold as I stepped out of Kael’s residence, the confidence I walked in with already cracking ever so slightly. I had laid all my cards on the table, pressed him for a response and did everything I could to make him give in but Kael remained silent and that haunted me. Would he agree to my bold request? My wolf remained calm, hardly bordered by the situation.‘Just wait,’ she murmured. ‘He’ll come back to you.’I took a deep breath as I slid into the car, wrangling my fingers in my lap with nervousness. I was trying to believe her and wait but it was harder than it seemed.I returned to the villa in a dark mood, storming through the halls, ignoring greetings till I got into my room and slammed the door hard behind me.I Ieaned unto the back of the door, anxiety building up within me. I gave myself a second before I swallowed hard, pressing my cold hands to my face.‘Just wait.’ My wolf echoed in my mind, her voice calming me down a little. I leaned

ISABELLE’S POVThe room was buzzing with tension, thick enough to cut through with a blade. My hands rested on Kael, my heart was pounding uncontrollably in my chest.Red hot passion burned under my skin, urging me to lean into Kael's arms but I willed myself to hold back.His dark molten gaze bore into mine, a slight frown marrying his features. We hadn’t moved an inch since he leaned in and I turned away.My wolf was restless, practically growling in my mind with confusion. ‘Why are you hesitating? Look at him. He’s ready, you should take this opportunity and claim him.’But I remained frozen, my mind firm. I barely managed to restrain myself from giving in to the burning desire to let Kael kiss me but a single thought lingered at the back of my mind.I just couldn’t let this moment end up as something fleeting and impulsive. My plans and relationship with Kael need more than just passion at the moment. I needed him to be utterly devoted to me completely, beyond lust or affection.A

ISABELLE’S POVI stood in stunned silence, the weight of Kael’s confession slowly sinking in. He suddenly declared wanting to propose and I was caught off guard. I never anticipated his feelings for me to run so deep, nor had I expected such displays of affection from the stoic general.My wolf sighed deeply. ‘He’s sincere, Isabelle.’ She whispered to me.I closed my eyes for a second, her fingers wrangled together as anxiety clawed at me. I was still very unsure of what I could say to him now.Kael just asked me to wait, to let him prove himself on the battlefield before making our bond official. How could I explain to him that I couldn't marry anyone in my condition? How could I tell Kael that I have been cursed by the moon goddess to have multiple mates?I watched him, his expression strained as he waited for my response, but I knew I couldn't tell him the absolute truth.Finally, all I could manage was a quiet sigh. “Let’s wait and see,” I whispered, avoiding his eyes.My wolf g

KAEL’S POVThe soft glow of the evening lanterns illuminated Isabelle’s face, her eyes swimming with emotions.“I’ll be leaving at dawn,” I said.She nodded, fiddling with the ring on her finger.“I know it’s early, but… would you come to see me off?” I asked even though I knew she wasn't an early riser. Still deep down, I wanted her to be there.She tilted her head slightly, a thoughtful expression on her face. “I don’t think I’ll manage to wake up that early,” she replied lightly, with a sheepish smile.My heart sank a little, though I quickly masked his disappointment with a small smile. “Of course. That was my oversight. I should have known not to ask.” I bowed slightly, my composure perfectly intact, and turned to leave.As I returned to my estate, walking briskly under the moonlit sky, I tried hard to convince myself that Isabelle’s words didn’t really matter. She wasn’t at all obligated to show up tomorrow to see me off, but a tiny part of me had hoped that she would have agre