Chapter 104 Gavriel stood at a distance, silently watching the scene unfold. He had rushed out earlier after cleaning Althea, knowing that if he lingered any longer, he would lose control and claim her again. Days without touching her had left him like a starving beast, and with Althea, restraint
Chapter 103 As soon as Gavriel finished cleaning her, he washed up quickly, dressed in haste, and left the chamber. Althea watched him move with sharp, deliberate speed, as if he wanted to get away from her fast enough. The sudden change confused her. Just moments ago, he had acted
Chapter 102 Althea was trembling everywhere, her body clenching around him, desperate for release yet helpless against the force of his rhythm. “Althea he murmured, his voice rough and low, sending another shiver down her spine. “Tell me, are you close because I’m losing it and it’s maddening… It feels
Chapter 101 Althea’s eyes glazed with heat, her body straining against his, and still she met his gaze, lips parting. “I’m not—” she gasped as another deep thrust stole her breath. His growl rumbled against her chest as he pushed faster, harder, his dominance crashing over her like the water
Chapter 100 The words hit the space between them like a thrown blade. For a heartbeat, Gavriel didn’t move. His eyes, dark as a storm, flickered with something she couldn’t quite name—anger, hunger, respect. The grip on her hips tightened, but not cruelly; it was as if he were holding
Chapter 99 Gavriel’s words still lingered in the air. “Tell me, how should I deal with you p> Althea’s heart hammered against her ribs. His voice was sharp, but his eyes—those eyes that never looked away—were heavy with something else. She swallowed hard, forcing her trembling hands to stay still.
Chapter 98 The wolf beside Althea perked up at her sudden tension, its glowing fur shimmering faintly. “My Lady?” Melva asked, setting down the tray of tea. “What is it? What do you see p> Althea’s breath hitched. She rushed to the window and pressed her hand against the frame,
Chapter 97 Althea stirred on the bed, her lashes fluttering as she slowly opened her eyes. A faint dizziness lingered, but her strength had mostly returned, and she could feel her energy flowing back into her limbs. “You’re finally awake, My Lady!” Melva exclaimed, hurrying to her side. Althea didn’t
Chapter 96 At the Capital City, Royal Estate News travelled quickly in the Capital City and other parts of the kingdom. By the time the sun dipped low and cast its golden glow over the royal estate, rumors about the Southwest had already found their way into every corridor, chamber,
Chapter 95 Before Gavriel could act, Althea stirred faintly in her sleep. With trembling arms, she shifted closer and clung to the wolf’s thick fur as if it were a pillow. A sigh slipped from her lips, her body relaxing for the first time since she’d collapsed. “An Eclipser wolf,”
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