All Chapters of Three Alpha Bikers Wants An Open Marriage(An R-Harem): Chapter 251 - Chapter 260

ONE WEEK LATER.Riley's POVThe entire compound went silent when the gates opened.I stood at the top of the stone steps overlooking the courtyard while guards dragged Ethan, Daphne, and Sebastian through the center of the pack grounds in chains.Nobody spoke. Nobody moved.Hundreds of eyes followed them.The difference between now and a week ago was almost shocking.Sebastian no longer looked untouchable. His expensive clothes were gone, replaced with dark prison fabric stained with dirt and dried blood. His hair hung messily around his face, and there was a bruise across his jaw that looked fresh.Daphne looked worse.Her wrists were chained tightly behind her back, dark circles under her eyes, lips cracked, face pale from exhaustion. But even now, even while stumbling forward between guards, she still carried herself with arrogance.Then there was Ethan.My stomach tightened the second I saw him.He looked thinner. Tired.A cut split one side of his mouth and there were bruises aro

Riley's POVI took one slow step back, the silver dagger still warm from his blood in my grip. My pulse hammered in my ears, but my hands didn't shake.I glanced down at the heavy blacksmith hammer resting on the metal table beside the wall-probably left there from whatever reinforcements Cane had been making to these cells. The thing looked brutal. Perfect."You know what?" I said, voice low and steady as I set the dagger down and picked up the hammer instead. It was heavier than I expected, solid iron, cool against my palm. "I've changed my mind. I'm not going to kill you, Ethan."His bloody lips twitched into that same arrogant half-smile, even with his shoulder still leaking. "No? Finally remembering you love me, Ri-""I'm going to make you a walking dead man."The smile faltered.He watched me approach, eyes narrowing as I tested the weight of the hammer in both hands. The silver chains around his chest and throat glowed faintly under the flickering lights."And how exactly do yo

Riley's POVI looked at Cane and Caden and said, "Take me to the dark cells."They both stared at me like I had gone crazy. Cane shook his head fast."No way," he said. "You are not serious. You can't go there."Caden stepped closer. "Riley, that place is not for you. It's dangerous down there."I crossed my arms. "I am serious. I want to see Gunnar right now."Cane rubbed his face with his hand. "Why do you always have to be so stubborn? We just told you it's not safe. The curse, the prophecy, all of it. Gunnar does not want you there.""I don't care what he wants," I said. "He is my mate too. I have the right to see him."Caden sighed loud. "Baby, please listen. The dark cells are full of bad energy. It can make you sick. Gunnar went down there to protect you.""Protect me?" I laughed a little but not because it was funny. "By hiding from me? That is not protection. That is lying."Cane walked to the window and back. "We are trying to keep you safe. You have been through too much al

Riley's POV"What do you mean he is fading?" I asked Cane. My voice sounded scared even to me. I looked at the beast with the iron bar still in its back. Right before my eyes, Gunnar started to change. His big beast body got smaller. Fur went away and skin came back. In a few seconds he was back in his human form on the ground. He coughed hard and blood came out of his mouth. The iron bar was still buried deep inside his back. That was when it hit me. He was dying.No no no. This is not happening. Cane and Caden had just told me about the prophecy. I could not believe it happened so fast because of my stubbornness. I stood there looking at him. My legs felt weak.I did not know when tears started sliding down my cheeks. Gunnar looked up at me and smiled even though he was hurt. He raised his hand slow and wiped my tears with his fingers. His hand felt cold."Thank you, Silly girl" he said soft. "Take care of my brothers for me, Riley. You would right?"He coughed again. Blood came out

Riley's POV “Do you want to say something?” Every face turned toward me. I froze, unsure if I could or even should. But then I looked at Gunnar, and suddenly I knew I had to. My legs shook as I walked forward. The closer I got, the harder it became to breathe. Finally I stood beside him. For a long moment I simply stared, then reached down and touched his hand—cold, still, and so terribly wrong. I laughed weakly. “You know, you’re a real jerk.” Several people blinked, and I heard Summer sniffle behind me. “I thought you hated me more because of my ignorance but you didn't.” A few smiles appeared. “You annoyed me.” More smiles broke through. “But every single thing you say is always true.” Cane muttered, “Facts,” and I pointed at him. “See? Even your brother agrees.” A tiny ripple of laughter moved through the crowd. Then my smile faded. “I didn't even feel safe with you. I didn't even get to see you smile for a second.” My voice started to shake. “You always showed me your ind