All Chapters of The Alpha's Wife, The Lycan King's Obsession : Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

Gianna wanted to push Iris for more details about what she meant by destruction but Iris just shook her head gently and took her hand instead."Come," Iris said. "There is more you need to see before you understand."She led Gianna deeper into the market square and they walked slowly through the stalls and shops. The place was beautiful and buzzing with life in a way that made Gianna's heart ache. Music drifted from somewhere. The smell of food and flowers filled the air. People laughed and haggled and shopped and lived their lives like the world wasn't fragile at all.They stopped in front of a shop that looked like it belonged to someone important and wealthy. The storefront was elegant and refined with displays of beautiful designs. The fabrics were luxurious and the cuts were perfect. Though the styles were outdated compared to Gianna's time, they were clearly luxury then.Inside the shop, Gianna could see Iris's family.Little Iris was running around the shop, touching things wit

At first, Iris ignored the news about the lycan king looking for a bride. There were other faes in other packs and she wasn't interested in marrying an old man who had just lost his wife. She didn't know him. She didn't care about his position or his power or his need for an heir.Besides, she had plans that were far bigger than marriage to any king.Her father had been training her since childhood to take his position as leader of their people. He believed she was the chosen one. The one who would lead the faes to their own kingdom and make them independent from wolves and lycans. The one who would free them from hiding in caves and living in shadows and depending on werewolf protection.It was a destiny that consumed her thoughts and her heart.Since her lover had never shown up anymore, since years had passed without word from him, Iris had decided to focus completely on that assignment. She threw herself into her training with a determination that impressed even her father.

Gianna felt her chest tighten as she watched what happened next in Iris's memory. She had never felt so bad for a stranger before but watching what the lycan king and his son did to Iris made something inside her ache with understanding and rage.The prince spoke words that were designed to hurt. He told Iris there was no way he would ever marry someone so abnormal. He made mockery of her white hair, running his fingers through it like it was something disgusting. He called her an old woman like her youth meant nothing. Like the beauty that had made him fall in love with her years ago was now repulsive.Then he revealed the cruelest truth of all.The woman Sera was pregnant. She was carrying his child. The child that should have been Iris's if he had come back when he promised. The child that would have belonged to them if he had kept his word.Iris's face went blank. Her body went still. Her heart shattered beyond bounds.She turned and walked away from him without saying another wor

The guards caught Iris before she made it far into the woods.They grabbed her from behind, their hands rough and unforgiving. She struggled and fought but there were too many of them. They dragged her back toward the palace, her feet scraping against the ground, her white hair tangled with leaves and dirt.Instead of being allowed to spend time with her parents like the tradition promised, she was locked in the dungeons.The cell was dark and cold and damp. Water dripped from the ceiling in a rhythm that sounded like a countdown. The stone walls were smooth from centuries of prisoners touching them, wishing they could escape. The only light came from a single torch in the corridor outside.Iris spent days in that cell.Days without food. Days without water. Days without anyone coming to see her or check on her or tell her what was happening.The Prince never came.According to the tradition, he should have been facing the same fate as her. He should have been locked away waiting for

They were back in the clouds again.The soft, soothing clouds that felt like walking on nothing and everything at the same time. Iris turned to face Gianna and there was something final in her expression."I will give you time to think about it," Iris said. "You don't have to decide right now. You can take as long as you need."She turned to walk away.Gianna felt panic rise in her chest. She didn't want to be left alone in this strange place. The clouds were beautiful but they were also empty and endless and lonely. The thought of standing here by herself while Iris disappeared made her heart race."Wait," Gianna said quickly. "I don't want to be left alone. I've decided. I'll do it. I believe I can do it."Iris stopped and turned back. A smile spread across her face, wide and relieved and hopeful."You're certain?" Iris asked.Gianna nodded even though she wasn't certain at all. But she couldn't stay here alone. She couldn't face this place without Iris beside her.Iris reached up a