All Chapters of THE ALPHA'S CURSED BRIDE : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

The grand ballroom of Silver Moon Palace shimmered like a jewel under dozens of crystal chandeliers. Golden light spilled across the polished marble floors, catching on silk gowns and polished medals. Long tables groaned beneath platters of roasted venison, honeyed fruits, and flowing rivers of spiced wine. The orchestra played a lively waltz, and noblemen spun their partners across the floor, laughing without a care in the world. Tonight belonged to Lady Elara’s eighteenth birthday. The entire Silver Moon Pack had turned out to honor her. Ministers, allied Alphas, wealthy merchants, and high-ranking families filled the hall. It was a rare honor for the party to be hosted inside the palace itself a sign of how close Elara was to the royal family, especially Prince Kai. No one remembered that today was also Selene’s birthday. Selene moved through the crowd like a ghost, balancing a heavy silver tray loaded with wine glasses. Her plain gray maid’s uniform made her nearly invisible, bu

Selene remained on the cold stone floor, frozen in place. Her chest felt like it had been ripped open. The spark she had felt, that beautiful, fated connection now burned like acid in her veins. She had dreamed of this moment in secret for years. In her foolish heart, she had imagined that if the Moon Goddess ever paired her with Kai, he might see past her dark skin. That he might finally look at her with something other than indifference. Instead, he had looked at her like she was filth and said the cruelest things to her without holding back. A broken sob escaped her lips. She wrapped her arms around herself, trying to hold the pieces of her heart together, but it was useless. Fresh tears rolled down her cheeks as the distant sound of cheering and music floated up from the party. She stayed there for what felt like hours, curled against the stone wall, until the cold became unbearable. Slowly, painfully, she pushed herself to her feet. Her legs felt weak, but she forced herself

The next day dawned bright and clear, but Selene felt nothing but exhaustion. Her eyes were still puffy from crying through the night. The mate bond throbbed painfully in her chest like a fresh wound that refused to close. Yet she dragged herself out of bed and reported for duty like always. She had no choice. Work was her only escape.She was assigned to tend the royal gardens that morning. Kneeling beside a bed of vibrant roses, Selene carefully trimmed the dead leaves, her movements slow and mechanical. Her mind kept drifting back to Kai’s cruel words from yesterday.*You are nothing.*She blinked hard, trying to push the memory away. Just then, she heard footsteps approaching on the gravel path. When she looked up, her heart nearly stopped.Prince Kai was walking straight toward her.Selene quickly lowered her gaze and stood up, brushing dirt from her uniform. Her hands trembled slightly as he stopped a few feet away from her. She waited for more harsh words or another warning, bu

He stood up and helped her to her feet, his hand never leaving hers. “What are we waiting for then? Let’s go tell my parents right now. The Alpha and Luna should hear about our decision to marry as soon as possible.”Selene blinked, caught off guard by his eagerness. “Right now?” she asked, a nervous laugh escaping her. “Isn’t it a bit too fast? We only just… I mean, yesterday you…”Kai cupped her cheek gently, his thumb brushing away a stray tear from her eye. “I know I hurt you yesterday, and I’m truly sorry. But I’ve been waiting for my mate for a long time, especially since my sister's have found their mate and got married. Selene. I don’t want to waste another second. Life is too short to hold back when you’ve found the one the Moon Goddess chose for you. I want everyone to know that you are mine.”His words wrapped around her like a warm embrace. The sincerity in his voice, the way he looked at her, it made her feel truly special. Her doubts melted away under his gentle gaze. Th

A few days later, the Silver Moon Palace was transformed into a breathtaking vision of white and silver. Thousands of flowers decorated the grand hall, and moonlight streamed through the tall crystal windows, bathing everything in an ethereal glow. It was the perfect setting for a royal werewolf wedding.Selene stood in front of the tall mirror in one of the luxurious dressing chambers, barely recognizing herself. The wedding gown was magnificent layers of flowing white silk and silver embroidery that shimmered like moonlight on water. A delicate crown of moonstones and white roses rested on her head, and her dark skin glowed against the pristine fabric. She looked every bit the royal bride.But her heart was a storm of emotions.“You look absolutely stunning, sister,” Elara said softly from behind her, placing gentle hands on Selene’s shoulders. Her voice was sweet, her smile warm and supportive the picture of a perfect, loving twin. “I’m so happy for you. Truly.”Selene met her sis