Novel & Cerita Althea Heart Married

That was her name, written next to mine now on our marriage certificate. Of course, the name rang a bell. "Aira Valerius. Your Highness, that's Alpha Rico's supposed to be wife." Callum had mindlinked, his gaze finding mine through the rearview mirror, concern etched on his features. He had been wary around her right from the beginning, it was in his nature to do so, so i could not quite blame him. "I do not believe this is as easy as it appears." I hummed, shifting my gaze from him and staring ahead as I leaned back in my seat. He must have pondered his words for a while before he finally vocalized it.

Her gaze was still calm—but this time, it carried an unmistakable strength. “I never wanted to get in anyone’s way,” she said quietly. “But I’m not something to be discarded either. I’ve been Daven’s wife for nearly a year, even if no one has ever acknowledged it. I just want to end this marriage... peacefully.” Kate scoffed sharply; her face flushed with fury. “End your marriage peacefully? You really have lost your mind, Althea.” Her words didn’t shake Althea—though her heart ached with every syllable. From the very beginning, she had never been welcomed into this home. The only person who had shown her any kindness was Eve, the warm-hearted older woman who treated her like family.

He takes a deep breath and glances quickly at me before finishing, "I will hear no more about this. Understood?" I stand astonished at Abel's outburst. He is taking up for me! No one had ever stood up for me before. Now I realize that I really can trust him! None of this is a ploy or a trick, he is genuine. He is good. Then something happens. I feel and hear Keira, she howls in my mind the name Miro. At that, Abel turns to me and as we peer into each other's eyes, it happens. What I had always dreamed of happening. My heart skips a beat and butterflies flutter in my stomach. The world around us fades away as the chatter of the Elders mutes to a drone. All that matters in this moment are two

"There is no other way. Once you marry her, we're done. You know that. I know that. The empire will never accept an empress with a married lover. The scandal would destroy us both." Kaelan's hands fell to his sides. She was right. Of course, she was right. "I can't let her die." "I know." "I can't let you die." "I know." Althea stepped back, wiping her face with both hands, the gesture heartbreakingly human. "I know all of it. And I still" She stopped, pressing her lips together. "I still wish you'd chosen me. Just once. Just for a moment. I wish you'd looked at that document and said no, because I was worth more than everything else combined."

Jessie said, drumming her fingers on the table. “You could say that. There is another wife of his, well. Three more, but she is a wolf. Daisey, she's really nice, an Alpha. Melinda, also human. And then there is Rarity. I know little about her. Just that she lives in solitude and is a ruler somewhere." Jessie nodded, "well, there goes any bonding session with a mother. Maybe I can buy Draco a birthday gift." "No!" Christian shouted. "Is there a problem?"

I felt a big lump in my throat, because I hated having to remember how I got pregnant by someone without realizing it— without remembering his face. "So you don't think Thomas is my son," he surmised calmly, as more and more I felt as if my world was beginning to collapse around me. He took a step toward me, making me take a step back as well. “And why do Thomas' eyes change color? Have you ever thought about it? Surely you have already noticed other physical changes in him and how his behavior is compared to other children his age. He paused and I looked at his face while he showed me that he knew much more than I could imagine he knew. “Thomas is the son of an alpha wolf, it is something u

her father remained imprisoned. Althea's thoughts raced, her inner voice screaming: "I was forced to marry Adam, humiliated on our supposed wedding day, and still, Carter hasn't kept his word! And it took me until now to notice. God, I've been a blind fool, trapped in this nightmare!" Horror crept into her eyes, draining the color from her face, leaving it pale and drained of life. "Althea, Althea," Timothy called out, his voice growing louder as she failed to respond, lost in her thoughts.

His fingers closed around mine, and something in my chest settled. The officiant began speaking… something about love and commitment and the journey we were embarking on, but I barely heard any of it. All I could focus on was Elias. The way he was looking at me. The way his thumb was brushing across my knuckles in that absent, soothing way he always did. "Do you, Elias Kingswell, take Raina to be your lawfully wedded wife?" "I do," Elias said. The officiant turned to me. "And do you, Raina, take Elias Kingswell to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

He stumbled back half a step, one hand flying up to his cheek. Total, complete silence filled everywhere. An Alpha struck by his Luna in front of his entire court. Nobody breathed. I reached into the concealed pocket of my gown, pulled out my phone, turned the volume all the way to maximum, and pressed play. “Do you actually think I want to stay married to her? She disgusts me. Every time I have to touch her, I close my eyes and pretend she’s you.” Caleb’s own voice was warm crystal clear. “She’s pathetic. The only reason I married her was for what her family could offer. The second the papers are signed, I’m handing her the divorce documents.”

NYRA’S POV His words still rang in my ears. You belong to me now. I sat frozen in my chair at the long dining table, the food in front of me completely forgotten. My heart hammered so hard I felt it in my throat. I had offered him a way out. I had handed him the perfect excuse to dissolve this mistake of a marriage, yet he refused. The most powerful alpha in Eldorath wanted to keep me, a weak substitute who brought nothing but lies and complications.