บททั้งหมดของ Claws Of Fate: บทที่ 161 - บทที่ 170

AVA'S POV My hands were still trembling from my confession, the words lingering in the air like fragile threads that could snap at any touch. I had spoken from the heart, told them of my past, of my choice of Cane. But as soon as I saw the chiefs and everyone murmuring, not believing me, my eyes darted to Liz. Rage burned inside my chest, hot and unyielding like lava pushed up from deep volcanic fissures. It wasn't the chiefs' skepticism that hurt the most; it wasn't even Cane's unreadable expression that cut. It was Liz. My own blood, my own stepsister, had stood before everyone just to drag my name through the mud. The memory of her words replayed in my mind like a poisonous loop, revelations she'd crafted to wound, to unravel me in front of the people whose respect I craved. Betrayal cut the deepest, slicing like a serrated knife through tender flesh. How could she? How could Liz, who had grown up with me, who had eaten at the same table, laughed with me sometimes. How coul

CANEI stood in front of everyone in the palace hall, holding Ava’s hand tightly like I was anchoring her and us to something unshakeable. The murmurs threaded through the crowd like invisible vines twisting with speculation and judgment. But I didn’t care. I wanted everyone to hear me clearly. I wanted them to understand something primal and true.My gaze swept the room, meeting eyes here and there like I was visibly staking claim. “Ava is my mate,” I said, my voice carrying low but with the resonance of a statement carved into stone. “She is my chosen partner.”The words hung like declarations in cold mountain air, stark and undeniable. I felt Ava’s fingers tighten around mine fractionally, like she had anchored herself too in this moment.“Nothing from her past,” I continued, my tone steady like I was laying foundations deep and strong, “whether she was once promised to another Alpha or not, will ever change that.”I let the phrase linger like I had dropped weighted truth into sha

CANEI stood firm, my feet rooted to the spot, as the tension in the hall threatened to consume us all. Ava's uneasiness was palpable, but my wolf raged inside me, demanding that no one question our bond. I could feel her doubts, her fears, but I knew that I had to be the rock she needed. I raised my voice again, this time calmer but stronger, speaking directly to the chiefs, the elders, and most importantly, my father."My choice is made," I declared, my words echoing off the walls. "Ava is my mate, and I will not abandon her. She has proven herself worthy in my eyes, and I will not let the pack's doubts define her." My father's gaze met mine, a mixture of disappointment and curiosity. I knew he was torn, caught between his duty as alpha and his love for me, his son.I took a step forward, my eyes locked on his. "You taught me to lead with strength and conviction," I reminded him. “To stand by what I believe in, no matter the cost. I'm doing just that. Ava is my mate, and I will

LEAHI seethed with anger as I received the news that Cane and Ava's wedding had still taken place. I had been so sure that my plans would come to fruition, that something would go terribly wrong and their precious little ceremony would be ruined. But no, everything had gone smoothly, and now Ava was going to be crowned as the new Luna in front of the whole pack.I couldn't believe it. All my efforts, all my scheming, and it had all come to nothing. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, my anger and frustration boiling over like a pot left unattended. How could this have happened? I had been so careful, so meticulous in my planning. And yet, here I was, forced to swallow my pride and watch as Ava basked in the adoration of the pack.I thought about all the things I could have done differently, all the ways I could have sabotaged the ceremony. But it was too late now. The deed was done, and Ava was going to be Luna. I felt a bitter taste in my mouth as I thought about it. Ava,

CANEAs the wedding stress finally began to dissipate, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of my mind. The chief's words about Ava being promised to another Alpha in the past kept echoing in my thoughts, like a persistent whisper that refused to be silenced. I believed in Ava, trusted her with every fiber of my being, but the thought of some unknown Alpha being tied to her made me feel uneasy.Who was this Alpha? What kind of man was he? And what did he want from Ava? The questions swirled in my mind like a vortex, refusing to let me find any peace. I didn't know much about Ava's past, only what she had told me, and I had never pressed her for more. But now, I couldn't help but wonder what else lay hidden in her history.The thought of this Alpha suddenly showing up and causing problems made my instincts go on high alert. I would do everything in my power to protect Ava, to keep her safe from any harm. But what if this Alpha was powerful, ruthless