Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Auren POV

Lucien's eyes glowed with authority. His presence was like a force that filled every comer of the room, commanding respect and fear. No one spoke until he did

I swallowed hard when he intertwined his fingers with mine and was hyper-aware of people who saw us doing that. The weight of so many eyes on memade my skin prickle. But more than that it was his touch that was sending tingles in my body. Why was it that is happened whenever he touched in He wasn't my mate. My mind went to Alpha Brain who rejected me so colelly, and here Lucien was, who held my hand firmly, showing to the world that I belonged to him.

In that moment, Lucien's deep voice shattered the silence. "Four days, his voice sliced through the room, dangerously low. Almost feral possessin and filled with threat

The council members froze.

He continued. "In four days, I will wed Auren in a grand ceremony. There will be feasts, celebrations, and every pack allied with us will witness it."

There were sharp intakes of breaths that rippled through the council members. My own breath caught in my throat. Four days? That meant that Alpha Bram would also attend.j

One of the older councilmen coughed, "Alpha, this is not a wise decision

Other council members remained composed, but their expressions were etched with concern, and I felt the shift in the room. Like there was a hesitation. Silent glances were exchanged

"What do you mean Nelson Lucien asked, his voice a lull before a storm.

Nelson cleared his throat as he exchanged a quick glance with someone who looked like Sable's relative. "Alpha_"He measured his words carefully with his chin up. “A Luma's position is unquestioned. We acknowledge your choice. Buc. He paused, eyes flickering toward me briefly before returning to Lucien "A grand wedding is unnecessary.

A chall went down my spine.

an event

have proven their strength before being honored with such an She is He hesitated, choosing his words with care

worthy. Feeling small, I clenched my fists and wallowed down the lump in my throat. They

I blinked them away.

in front of him. "The breeder contract was drawn to secure an heir, not

room held its breath. His words fell

didn't move. His face betrayed anthing, but I sensed something from

my future Luna should be hidden? That she is unworthy to stand by me?" His voice was dangerously quiet, more

if he had shouted

"No.

my waist, pulling me against him,

in front of Alpha Lucien's tall, broad,

pressed on my chest. I was so stunned by has sadden

sense his

eyes at Razy and Nelson and growled. "Then let me be

just stood in their places like they had

Mine. His words were slow, deliberate, seething with a quiet rage. "And she will be honored as my Luna in every was, "Laren's grip on mor tightened before he turned his head, his lips brushing against my

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Chapter 31

I will remove your tongue myself. This is not

Rizy's face palled, his lips parting as if