Chapter 94 Althea caught her breath, unable to argue. All she could manage was a faint, “I… I couldn’t just stay hidden. People needed help p> Before Gavriel could answer, a surge of white-blue light rippled across the square. Uriel had arrived. He strode forward, his cloak whipping around him,
Chapter 93 At every barrier she raised, Althea gave the same instruction: “Go inside. Lock the doors. Do not leave. The cursed cannot enter the light p> Soon, groups of survivors were huddling in the glowing houses, the golden light marking safe zones amid the darkness. Rudy and Ben shouted
Chapter 92 Gavriel moved through the town like a shadow, every step deliberate. The closer he drew to the square, the louder the panic grew—shouts, crying, the metallic ring of shutters being slammed shut. Follow current novels on.net People ran past him, faces pale, eyes wild. Mothers clutched children to
Chapter 91 Gavriel’s eyes narrowed, his tone sharp and cutting. “Speak p> Simon swallowed hard. “The men we secured in the infirmary, the ones hurt at the southern breach… they’re not themselves anymore. Their wounds should’ve been healing, but instead they grew restless, violent. Some of them he hesitated, his
Chapter 90 Althea flinched as the words seared through her mind. ‘A child?’ Her pulse quickened, unease coiling in her stomach. Aloud, the sorcerer spat, “You will all bow to him! The Abyss is coming for you, for all of us p> Althea steadied herself, forcing calm even as her
Chapter 89 “I—” Althea stammered, her heart thudding so loudly she thought it might give her away. “Yes, Sire!” a voice called before she could say another word. It was the mage from earlier. He stepped forward swiftly, hands moving as he began weaving the incantation to open the portal.
Chapter 88 At North Palace Night had fallen, yet Althea couldn’t sleep. The bed felt too empty without Gavriel. It wasn’t the first night she’d been alone in his chambers, but this time it carried a strange heaviness, an uneasy feeling that he might not return anytime soon. With a
Chapter 87 “My Lady!” Melva cried, rushing to her side as soon as she saw her on the ground, clutching her chest. “What’s wrong? What happened p> Melva helped her up while Althea scanned the room. “Someone’s here. I felt it!” she blurted. She clearly felt that sudden surge of
Chapter 86 Last night, the Alpha King didn’t return, so Althea had slept alone in his bedchamber. Today, she woke up early and had breakfast with Melva and Elsa in her room. It would have been nice to eat outside or in the dining hall for a change, but Althea
Chapter 85 By the time Althea paused to rest, sweat clung to her skin. Still, an achieved smile tugged at her lips when she took in the finished result of their cleaning. The cottage felt roomy and right—perfect for a workspace. There was even a rooftop she could use for
Chapter 84 At Moonwell Cottage Althea didn’t waste any time. She went straight to the Moonwell Cottage, determined to inspect and arrange the place. Elsa led the way, but as soon as they reached the gate, she froze. “What’s wrong?” Melva asked, frowning at her hesitation. Elsa parted her lips
Chapter 83 For a long moment, there was only the sound of their ragged breathing, their bodies pressed close, sweat mingling on their skin. Gavriel didn’t move, still inside her, still clutching her as though she belonged to him. Althea, flushed and weak, lay beneath him with her eyes half-closed,
Chapter 82 Gavriel didn’t give Althea time to think at all. In one swift move, he lifted her from his lap and laid her down on the clean side of the long wooden table. The cool surface against her back made her gasp, but that sound quickly turned into another
Chapter 81 Althea’s mouth dropped open, stunned. ‘Did he really just say that so casually?’ His expression didn’t even twitch, as though the double meaning behind his words wasn’t scandalous at all. Her face flamed hotter, her thoughts scattering. ‘This beast… is he teasing me? Or does he truly mean
Chapter 80 Once he finished dealing with Uriel, Gavriel hurried back to Althea’s side. The thought that she could open a portal made him uneasy. No matter how tightly he chained her, she could vanish from him in an instant. Dawn was just beginning to stir. Before he went inside,
Chapter 79 Althea slowly opened her eyes and reached across the bed, only to find it empty. The room was quiet, the sky outside still painted with shades of night. She let out a long yawn and rubbed her face, whispering to herself, “What a strange dream p> Of course
Chapter 78 Gavriel frowned, torn between pulling away and staying to give Althea the warmth she sought. “Please,” she mumbled in her sleep, tugging him closer. Unable to resist, he joined her on the bed, wrapping her gently in his arms. She pressed her face against his bare chest, murmuring
Chapter 77 Gavriel had just finished some of his pending work when he decided to return to his bedchamber to check on Althea. Since it was already dinner, he thought it best to share the meal with her. Besides, he wanted to speak with her more about her abilities and
Chapter 76 Simon’s lips parted as he watched Melva move around with ease, as if the house already belonged to her. She had taken a quick bath, changed into clean clothes, and was now humming softly while cooking dinner in his kitchen. “What is it?” Melva asked, glancing over her
Chapter 75 Simon clenched his fists. He wanted to run to Melva, to take her away from the pain she had endured, but fear rooted him to the ground. Not fear of the matebond—fear of himself. Fear that if he embraced it, there would be no turning back. Still, he