Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 229

Bradley POV

I tried to keep my cool as Summer stood next to me, her presence tugging at me in ways! couldn’t deny, couldn’t resist.

All my life, I was used to girls swooning over me, but Summer was different. Despite the fact that she was my mate, the way she carried herself, her kindness, her strength, it all just drew me in. I couldn’t help but feel a need to protect her, to keep her safe, but also to be close to her. The mate bond was growing stronger with each passing moment. My woll was getting restless. Today, it was difficult to keep him grounded because I had a lot to do While the contestants were at the hospital, I took the opportunity to do a plethora of things.

The evening had started with a bam. Summer won the first contest, which wasn’t surprising. The judge wasn’t looking for donations. We had a lot of money already. He was looking for something different, and Summer provided that,

With everyone congratulating Summer for winning her first Luna trial, I could see she was bearning. Mom and Dad left with Tammy, and I escorted her toward the dinner venue.

“I can’t believe I won,” she said quietly, clearly overwhelmed.

“You earned it,” I replied, my voice a little rougher than usual.

It felt right to be here, beside her, and for once, I didn’t care about anything else. The dinner party, the people around us–it all faded into the background as we started talking. I tried to focus on the conversation, but my eyes kept drifting to her. She was so beautiful, so much more than the usual girls I’d encountered. Everything about her made me want to pull her close and never let go. And my wolf purred in agreement.

But when Alpha Damon approached her with that smile of his, I felt something tighten in my chest. Even Summer cringed as he approached.

I hated this bastard, and I didn’t like the way he looked at her. He made me uncomfortable, like ants crawling beneath my skin. I hated the way he seemed so interested in Summer. He was too smooth, too polished for my liking, and the fact that he was the Alpha of the Crimson Howl pack didn’t help.

“You did great, Summer!” he said with a lopsided, leery smile. “Who would have thought, a human–that you would win the first contest?”

to me. So I did what I wanted to. I placed my hand

started to rise in me. I didn’t like how she

muder him.

Damon said with a smile. “I can see

you,” she replied, her voice soft

I could even think about it, I was ready walking her away from there. Much to Damon’s surprise. But I felt Summer relaxing under my touch. The tension in my chest slowly began t ast sat next to her at the dinner table. I glanced over at her, and

walked to get food for us. “Wait here,” I said as a command and she nodded. Like

if it isn’t the poor little maid who’s trying to act like one of us,”

Summer wasn’t going to take that lying down, and I didn’t want to make things worse. But Daisy wasn’t going to

she said, her voice

something wrong?” she mocked, her voice full of

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she snapped back. “I don’t

“Oh, please. What are you going to do, win the next contest

letting people talk down to Summer like she was nothing. So I walked to the table feeling

to stop,” I said, my voice low

being too soft on her, Brad. Don’t you see?

last straw. “Shut up, Daisy,” I growled, standing up from the

and I could see the others looking at us, waiting for someone to break the tension. Daisy’s face turned pale,

back down beside Summer, trying to ignore the fire burning in my chest. Daisy had crossed a line, and I wasn’t going to let her