Semua Bab Cursed Alpha, Chosen Love: Bab 61 - Bab 70

"Let her go!" Kaelan's voice ripped through the cavern, raw with fury and desperation, echoing off the stone walls. The sound felt like a lifeline cast into an abyss, but he was drowning. His body ached, muscles screaming from the wounds Zane had left, but none of it compared to the pain of seeing Rhea trapped—helpless—beneath the glowing grip of the Elder Wolf’s power.Rhea gasped, her body convulsing as the ancient energy surged through her veins, searing the markings on her skin. Her screams echoed through the stone chamber, carving deep into Kaelan’s chest, a reminder of his helplessness."She belongs to the Heart now," the Elder Wolf murmured, its voice slithering through the shadows, smooth and sinister. "You cannot save her, boy. You were never meant to." The creature's malice was palpable, a dark cloud suffocating Kaelan’s hope.Kaelan’s fists clenched, his knuckles white with rage. His legs threatened to buckle under the weight of despair, but he forced himself forward. Think

"You still don’t trust me, do you?"Kaelan’s voice was quiet, but there was an edge beneath it—raw, restrained, almost vulnerable. His golden eyes, still glowing faintly from the remnants of battle, bore into Rhea’s as they stood by the riverbank. The village was silent behind them, save for the distant murmur of the pack preparing for the ceremony. The air was thick with tension, the remnants of a fight that had left scars on both the land and its people.Rhea clenched her jaw, fighting against the tumult of emotions swirling within her. The wind carried the scent of damp earth and pine, mingling with the lingering traces of blood and smoke from the battle that had finally ended. She should feel safe now, should feel relief flooding through her. But her chest was tight, her fingers curling into her palms as uncertainty gnawed at her."It’s not about trust," she said, but the words felt weak and hollow, even to her own ears. She could feel the weight of Kaelan's gaze, the intensity of

"We don’t have time, Kaelan. He’s coming!"Rhea’s voice pierced the heavy tension that hung in the air like a storm cloud ready to unleash its fury. The entire pack had gathered in the clearing, their faces a vivid tapestry of fear and fierce determination. The signs had been undeniable—the Elder Wolf was rising, stronger than ever, and the shadow of his impending arrival loomed over them like a dark omen.Kaelan tightened his fists, feeling the pulse of adrenaline coursing through him. His gaze swept over the werewolves surrounding him; some had once feared him, others had hated him for the choices he had made. But tonight, they stood together, united by a singular purpose: to confront the ancient terror that threatened their lives and their very existence. "We lure him in," Kaelan declared, his voice steady despite the turmoil within. "Use his own arrogance against him. He thinks he’s unstoppable, but we make him underestimate us."Torin, the leader of the allied pack, crossed his

"You think this is a victory?"Eryn's voice cut through the heavy silence, sharp and laced with fury. The survivors of the battle stood around the makeshift infirmary, their bodies battered, their spirits frayed. The air smelled of blood, sweat, and damp earth, a haunting reminder of the fight they had just endured.Kaelan didn’t answer. He couldn't. His gaze was locked on Rhea’s pale face, her breath so faint it barely stirred the air. The sight of her lying there, so still, felt like a knife twisting in his gut.Eryn stepped closer, shoving him hard in the chest. "Look at me, Kaelan!"He didn’t move, his hands clenched at his sides, his heart pounding with guilt."Elias is dead." Eryn's voice cracked, but her eyes burned with fury. "Half the pack is wounded. And Rhea—" She gestured to the fragile woman lying motionless. "She might not wake up."Kaelan swallowed hard, the words cutting deeper than any blade."You led us into this. You swore you’d protect us." Eryn’s voice trembled, f

"It's still out there," Rhea whispered, her fingers tightening around the dagger strapped to her thigh. The cold metal felt reassuring against her skin, a reminder of the fight they had just endured. "I can feel it watching us."Kaelan exhaled slowly, his breath misting in the cold night air. "Let it watch." His voice was low, controlled, but there was an underlying tension that betrayed his calm demeanor. "It won’t live to see the dawn."The pack had been celebrating their long-awaited peace, but Kaelan knew better. The presence lurking just beyond the treeline was a reminder that their battle wasn’t over. This wasn’t Zane, nor was it one of his fallen warriors—it was something else. A twisted remnant of the Elder Wolf’s power, a creature clinging desperately to existence.And it wanted revenge.The forest stood unnaturally still. Even the wind held its breath, as if the world itself was waiting for the inevitable confrontation."What do we do?" Rhea asked, her tone calm but alert, t