All Chapters of Bloodbound: The Lycan's Claim: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Gaia woke slowly, the unfamiliar softness of the bed beneath her, far different from the cold, hard surfaces she was used to. Sunlight streamed through the sheer curtains, bathing the room in a golden warmth. The scent of fresh linens and lavender lingered in the air, calming yet alien to her senses. For a moment, she lay still, her mind adjusting to this strange new reality.A soft knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts. Before she could respond, it opened, and a neatly dressed servant stepped in, her expression polite but unreadable.“Miss Gaia,” the servant said, her voice formal yet gentle. “Good morning. You’re expected to join Alpha Valtor and Luna Selene for breakfast. Please freshen up quickly.”Gaia blinked, sitting up slowly. “Breakfast?” she asked, her voice still heavy with sleep. She looked around the opulent room, its rich, earthy tones and intricate carvings on the furniture making her feel out of place. “Do I… need to do anything special?”The servant gave her

Selene stormed into their bedroom, her heels clicking against the wooden floor with force. She slammed the door shut behind her, the sound echoing like a declaration of war.Valtor followed, his steps slower, more deliberate. He didn’t need to match her fury; his presence alone was commanding enough. The moment he entered, his sharp gaze found hers, daring her to lash out first.“You don’t get to storm out like that without facing me,” he said, his tone calm but dangerously low.Selene spun around, her fiery gaze meeting his. “Facing you? What about the girl sitting at our table? The one you brought into our home without a single word of explanation?” Her voice cracked slightly, betraying the raw hurt behind her anger.Valtor shut the door with a measured push, his expression unreadable. “Sit down, Selene.”“I’m not—”“Sit,” he growled, his voice rumbling with the dominance of an Alpha.Selene hesitated, her instincts battling her defiance, but eventually, she sank onto the edge of th

Valtor's study. Valtor sat at his desk, his fingers tapping lightly on the surface as he stared at the phone in front of him. The faint hum of the fire in the hearth was the only sound in the room until his phone buzzed. He picked it up, his voice sharp and curt. “Speak.” “Hello to you too, sunshine,” came Rylan Ashford’s teasing voice from the other end. Valtor sighed, already regretting answering. “Do you have something useful to say, or are you wasting my time again?” “Relax, boss,” Rylan chuckled. “You’ve been cooped up in that study of yours for too long. I bet you’ve even forgotten what daylight looks like.” Valtor's jaw tightened, and his voice dropped to a dangerous calm. “Get to the point, Rylan.” “Fine, fine,” Rylan replied, though the grin in his voice was unmistakable. “How’s the project in Dreadfall coming along? Or is that too classified for a lowly guy like me to know about?” “It’s progressing,” Valtor said shortly. “That’s all I get? Progressing? I tho

Selene’s heels clicked furiously against the marble floors as she stormed through the corridors of the mansion. Her chest heaved with anger, her mind replaying the sight of Valtor and Gaia together. The intensity between them was undeniable, and it cut through her like a blade.How dare he? How dare she? The questions looped in her head, feeding the fire in her veins. She reached her private chambers and slammed the door behind her, the sound echoing through the mansion.But Selene wasn’t one to wallow. She was the Luna of the Silverhowl Pack—a title that demanded strength and cunning. If Gaia thought she could encroach on her territory, she was sorely mistaken.Selene crossed to her mirror, her reflection glaring back at her. With a deep breath, she began to formulate a plan. If Valtor wanted to test her patience, she would remind him why she was chosen to stand beside him. And if Gaia wanted to play games, Selene would make sure she knew the rules.Pulling out her phone, she dialed

Gaia stood frozen, her pulse hammering in her ears as the security guard reached for her shopping bag. The other customers in the boutique stared, their whispers a sharp buzz that filled the air. Selene stood off to the side, her arms crossed, a faint smirk playing on her lips.“I didn’t take anything,” Gaia said quickly, her voice trembling.The guard gave her a professional but firm look. “It’s just a precaution, miss. We need to check everyone’s bags.”Selene stepped forward, her tone dripping with mock concern. “I’m sure there’s been a misunderstanding. Gaia wouldn’t do something like this. She’s… not that kind of person.”The way Selene emphasized her words made Gaia’s stomach churn. Was she defending her or subtly casting doubt?The guard nodded and began rifling through Gaia’s bag. Each second stretched unbearably long, and Gaia clenched her hands into fists at her sides. She couldn’t believe this was happening.When the guard finally straightened, holding up nothing but the cl