Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien) novel Chapter 60

Chapter 60

Auren POV

Vivi’s eyes widened when she saw me. “Luna, I’m making your favorite red velvet cake. Give me twenty minutes and it’ll be ready. In the meantime I have blueberry pie that Tom has prepared.” She took my hand and guided me to the island table.

“I know how to make red velvet cake,” I whispered, my mind still hazy. “Let me help you.” Despite Vivi stopping me, I went to the counter where the batter was and began adding ingredients. I ended up adding twice the amount of sugar and then messed up with vegetable stir fry. In the end, the food tasted like poison. Vivi and Tom didn’t say a word as other omegas only looked at me curiously. I forced some juice down my throat, but it revolted in my stomach. Wiping my face, 1 said. “Im going to the training arena.”

“But Luna, you can’t!” Vivi protested.

I didn’t pay heed to her and walked out into the corridor toward the arena. Every sound outside–the rustling of leaves, the distant laughter–it all felt like it belonged to another world, one 1 wasn’t a part of The idea of carrying on with life felt exhausting. Internally I hoped that the day ended

fast

see me in the training arena. “Luna, you shouldn’t be here,” he said as he came to stand next to me, scanning me. “You are

Tarian was not happy to s pale and fragile”

gulped, looking away, wrapping my arms around my body. “I need a distraction. So just let me train.”

He pursed his Lips, But he couldn’t deny me. He looked around to find a suitable candidate for me. I realized that Max hadn’t come. I didn’t ask about him but I was curious as to why he didn’t come. My gaze drifted to Sable who stood on the side, talking to two girls showing them some weapons. As if on cue, she turned, a smile curving her lips before the bowed. She walked over to us with the two girls following closely. “I can help her train,” she offered.

There was something sinister in her eyes. And I felt like she was throwing a gauntlet toward me. I wanted to pick it up, but Tarian growled. “No, not you. You are too advanced for Luna But you” He looked at her right. “Julie is at beginner level. You will train with Luna. And you better go easy.” he commanded. “Show her the basic moves and make sure that she isn’t injured.”

As Sable shrugged. Julie grinned. She bowed to me. “I’ll be a pleasure”

Fighting with Julie was anything but pleasure. She also came from the long line of my haters

In the ring. Julie circled me like a predator, her eyes glinting with arrogance. She came closer to me and smirked, “An omega in the training arena. Cute” She whirled to stand in front of me as I watched her movemenis. “From serving tea to the warmors to training with them–quite a raise, isn’t

Clenching my fists, I said, “Let’s just get over

“Oh, I’d love to?” She lunged first, slamming her fist into my ribs. Pain exploded through me, and I staggered. But this pain was better than the internal one. Another blow came to my arm, knocking me back. It was clear that she was attacking. Just like Max.

She chuckled “Relax Luna‘ This is how you learn. Then she swept my legs out from under me. I hit the ground hard, air whooshing from my lungs. Before I had a change to get up, her feet connected with my stomach, making me hasp.

“Enough!” Tarian shouted.

I shot a glare at him and shook my head once. He stopped near the ring with his fists clenched ughtly. Sable, on the other hand, was grinning, like she was enjoying it

“You need to toughen up, Luna,” Julie said and kneed me in the side, sending me skidding across the floor. “This is for your own good.” She let out a low laugh.

Blood dripped from my lips and my vision blurred. She kneeled, and leaning over, hissed, “Now you know your position, omega?”

Something inside me snapped. Was it Sienna My vision turned red. With a guttural growl, I got up. Surprised, she swung her fist at me, but I ducked. Twisting my body, I slammed my elbow into her ribs. She gasped, her eyes going wide. I followed up with a kick to her knee, forcing her down. The world blurred as I moved on instinct, striking, dodging, retaliating. Lake I was moving in darkness to chase the demons

“Luna” Tarian’s voice rang from somewhere. You need to stop!” A firm grip seized my wrists, yanking them back and holding them in a tight Kasp

When my vision cleared, Julie lay sprawled on the ground, bloodied and unmoving. I swayed on my feet as my own blood dripped onto the floor.

1 heard Sable screaming for help. Did I kill her? No, I could still hear her faint heartbeat.

“You need medical attention, Tarian said.

I barely registered the fact that I had won when darknes swallowed me whole.

Chapter 60

Lucien POV

The High Council library’s archives lay buried three floors below, rarely visited. They were protected with layers of dark magic which shielded the forbidden knowledge. Unlike others, Alphas could get inside without permission from the Elders of the Council

The librarian, a witch called Samantha, gave me an indifferent look. “I won’t be responsible for the outcomes. What you need may be available in row ten” She gave me a bell. “For emergencies.” Achill ran down my spine.

The descent into the archives was suffocating With each step I took down the spiral staircase, the air grew heavier, pressing against my skin like invisible hands. Dark magic thrummed around me, humming through the cold stone walls. It felt ancient, alive and watching.