Semua Bab Betrayed By My Ex, Claimed By His Father: Bab 21 - Bab 30

CHAPTER 21OH NO! I fumbled with my words as we stood in the hushed corridor of the council hall, the tension between us almost palpable. I could feel Julian’s steady presence beside me—a silent assurance that made my heart both flutter and ache. Luca had been nearby, his eyes narrowing in suspicion at our closeness. Before he could press further, Julian’s cool tone cut through the charged atmosphere.“You didn’t need to know every detail,” Julian said sharply, his gaze fixed on Luca as if daring him to continue. His words were measured but edged with authority. “As you heard, it's clearly something no one can find out about. And you're not exception." Luca’s lips pressed into a thin line. For a moment, I thought he was going to give up and walk away, but I was so wrong. “Why are you always together?” he demanded, his tone low and challenging. “You do know an Alpha and his member is not supposed to be this close. It's so suspicious, it's not something I can ignore.”Without a momen

CHAPTER 23TENSION.My heart hammered, and I pulled my hand away from Julian as if it burned. “Do you feel that?” I whispered, eyes darting into the shadows.Julian frowned, his protective instincts flaring. “I do,” he admitted, scanning the garden with narrowed eyes. “Stay close to me, Raven.”For a brief, uncertain moment, we sat together, the earlier peace completely shattered by the sense of unseen eyes. My pulse raced as I wondered who—or what—could be lurking out there. My mind was filled with uneasy possibilities, but for now, all I could do was hold onto Julian’s steady presence.He wrapped an arm around me protectively, and I leaned into him, grateful for the warmth and security. “We’ll be fine,” he whispered, though I couldn’t tell if he believed it.The shadows among the trees stretched long and eerie under the moonlight. Julian and I stood side by side, our gazes scanning the darkened foliage, the stillness of the night betraying the feeling that had jolted us moments ago.

CHAPTER 25IT WASN'T THE FIRST TIME.It wasn't the first time I was witnessing Elena's betrayal right before my eyes, so why did it hurt so much? Like she was still my best friend and not a stranger I knew everything about.“You…you…” the words wouldn't form, no matter how hard I tried. A smirk played out on her lips, taking away the last bit of control I had over my emotions. A tears fell and I quickly looked away.Julian was by my side in a minute. “Hey! Are you okay?" I clenched my jaws, fixing my stare again on an unremorseful Elena. "Alpha, can… can I have a minute with her?" His eyes filled with concern. “Are you sure? I don't feel good leaving you here alone with…” his cold eyes ran over her. "...her.”Elena’s face twisted, her eyes darting everywhere in the room but at us. “I will be fine." I mumbled.Reluctantly, he released my shoulders and made to step away. “Know your limits." He shot at Elena, his voice stern.She said nothing. Despite the situation, he was still an Al

CHAPTER 27MY FATHER.He stood there, his eyes fixed on us, unable to move, frozen by disbelief. I swallowed, not taking my eyes off the man in front of me. Afraid of what he would do next.Eventually, he moved. Without a single word, he turned and walked away, his movements monotonic. I hesitated, my heart pounding in my chest. Then I turned to Julian. “We should follow him," I said, almost inaudibly.Julian heaved, finally looking at me. “There's no need. He's going to his council, we will be summoned right away." He was right. It was barely up to five minutes before the messenger ran in, bearing the message of our immediate summoning by the council.Julian dismissed him, his eyes meeting mine as we were alone in the room once again. "I can go alone if you want.”I shook my head, daring to chuckle in this time. "I'm not that much of a coward, Alpha.”"Are you sure, Raven? We have no idea what to expect over there?”I nodded. "I'm sure, Julian. I'll be fine.” I reached for his hand

CHAPTER 29STRONGER! Julian and I could only keep getting stronger and stronger. The pack hadn't relented in their efforts to tear us apart, but despite this, we had the strong bond to show for our resilience.He had occupied my mind. I was always thinking of him, thinking of the things he did to me, the things I wanted him to do to me. It was refreshing, feeling this way after so long of repeated heartbreaks.I wasn't about to let that go.Tonight, however, I wasn't with him. The night air was cool against my skin as I stepped outside, wrapping my arms around myself. Sleep had eluded me, thoughts swirling like a storm in my mind.I wasn’t expecting to find Julian already there.He stood beneath the towering oak tree, his posture relaxed but his gaze distant, as if he was lost in thought. Moonlight bathed his sharp features, making him look almost… untouchable.Still, I walked toward him.“You should be asleep,” he murmured without looking at me.He knew it was me without even having