Five Alphas Kneel for Me (Isabella) novel Chapter 497

Only after Julia’s public humiliation did someone finally sever the lunar power flow to the massive ritual–projection stone, bringing the whole farce to a clumsy, embarrassing end.

The giant shimmering surface plunged into a dead silence, swallowed by the shadows of the waxing moon, but the scandalous memories were already seared, like a silver brand, deep into the mind of every single guest in the pack.

Guests whispered amongst themselves, their scents a chaotic mix of sharp pheromones–shock, disdain, but mostly, a palpable sense of schadenfreude, a predatory delight in the unfolding drama.

What was supposed to be the Blood Bond Ceremony of the century had devolved into the scandal of the century.

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And all I could think was the Miller family’s standing. My wolf paced restlessly within me, her hackles raised at the scent of such public dishonor.

Barely an hour later, multiple signal–tags had already exploded onto the Howlnet’s trending ripples, each one marked with a blazing red lunar symbol Indicating it was absolutely viral across the packs.

Julia’s reputation, Andrew’s, and the honor of both the Miller and Miller clans were utterly obliterated, thrown to the rogue wolves, and left to be nercilessly trampled by millions across the entire Howlnet.

Julia, half–dragged and half–pulled by her Beta attendants, was practically manhandled away from the ritual site by several warriors.

I saw her mouth was gagged with enchanted silk, her ceremonial bonding furs ripped and askew, her hair disheveled, and her ritual paint smeared across her face.

There was no trace left of the poised, elegant she–wolf she usually presented herself to be, the esteemed Miss Miller.

Word quickly spread through the telepathic links about the Old Patriarch Miller’s furious reaction. How could his beloved granddaughter enter a Blood Bond, he demanded, without his knowledge? The news traveled fast along the mind–paths, painting a vivid picture of his rage.

It must have left him absolutely incandescent with rage, his inner wolf howling in stunned betrayal. Only then, I gathered, did he truly grasp how much his Alpha grip on the Miller family had slipped.

I imagined him eyeing everyone in the den with suspicion, barking out a flurry of dominant orders.

Someone howled, Find the eldest daughter, now!”

Then another voice bellowed through the link, “Get Grayson here!”

Meanwhile, I was sitting in an elegantly styled private dining cavern, and it felt like time had simply stopped, the lunar cycle pausing to bask us in absolute peace.

Grayson picked up a perfectly peeled river–shrimp and gently placed it on the small slate plate in front of me.

Try it.’

I picked it up with my silver eating–spikes and ate it, my eyes crinkling as the succulent taste flooded my senses My wolf purred, leaning into the safers of his presence.

‘It’s delicious.”

Outside, a Blood Bond might have been spiraling into chaos, but inside our small private room, it was so quiet, the only wounds were the gentle clinkin of our utensils and the low hum of Grayson’s Alpha aura, and for a moment, I felt completely shielded

Just then, the heavy oak door was abruptly pushed open, and a man in dark ceremonial leathers rushed in, his forehead glurening with sweat

He quickly made his way to our table, bowing deeply to Grayson, his voice trembling with the weight of the Patriarch’s pressure

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“Alpha Grayson,” he stammered, the main ancestral den… your grandfather needs you back immediately.”

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Grayson didn’t even lift an eyelid. He calmly picked up a piece of roasted boar, slowly and precisely using his spikes to remove the fatty bits, and then placed the lean part into my bowl.

‘Can’t you see I’m eating?”

The person who’d been yelled at earlier–a nervous–looking Omega staff member, I guessed–was now white–faced, utterly desperate, but too terrified o utter another sound against Grayson’s crushing dominance. They just stood there, rigid as stone.

Grayson didn’t seem to notice the intruder at all as he pointed to the broth bowl again.

The soup’s getting cold. Drink some.”

obediently took a small sip of the nutrient–rich soup. Out of the corner of my eye, I watched the man, who looked like he was about to crumple inder the Alpha’s indifference, and a little smile tugged at my lips.

made sure that meal took a full, agonizing hour.

I wasn’t until I finally put down my spikes.

Grayson, I’m full.”

The other man, who’d been practically losing his mind with worry, heard my words like they were a blessing from the Moon Mother herself.

ut Grayson, unperturbed as ever, drawled, “Perfect. I’ll take you back to your guest outpost.”

And just like that, the poor guy looked like he was on the verge of tears once more.

Grayson drove me back to the outpost in his sleek, shadow–beast transport first.

he heavy door clicked shut, and with it, the last sliver of patience and gentleness Grayson had managed to feign for me evaporated from his face. His olf surged to the surface, his eyes flashing a dangerous, icy gold.

he driver, looking utterly terrified, kept his gaze fixed on the forest path, not daring to utter a single word or emit a single scent of protest.

oon, we pulled up to the grand Miller family estate, the scent of ancient power and rotting tradition heavy in the air.

irayson stepped into the main hall, and I followed, my own wolf bristling at the hostile pheromones lingering in the rafters.

side, Julia was practically draped across the lap of a white–haired elder, sobbing uncontrollably, her body wracked with violent, shuddering gasps hat smelled of scorched cedar and salt.

he moment I heard Grayson enter, Julia’s sobs hitched. Then, almost immediately, they erupted again, even louder than before, a performance for the atriarch.

irandpa Miller’s knuckles were white as he gripped his bone–carved cane, and then, with a sharp, angry motion, he slammed it against the polished one floor.

dull thud vibrated through the room, hitting my paws and making me flinch.

lis voice, hoarse with a rage that seemed to choke his inner wolf, exploded. “You monster!”

he old man’s voice was raw with fury and thick with the musk of a decaying Alpha

Then a furious voice boomed, “Look what you’ve done to Julia! She’s your own sister–wolf, for God’s sake!”

That’s when I saw Grayson. A faint, chilling smirk played on his lips, a smile as cold as a winter solstice

Sister?”

A soft chuckle escaped him, like he’d just heard the most ridiculous joke in the Great Forest.

When have I ever admitted she was my sister?”

The old patriarch’s lips trembled, a violent tremor that spoke of pure territorial rage, and his chest heaved, as if his Blood–Core couldn’t catch its hythm.

Even if you refuse to acknowledge her‘‘ the old master spluttered, his voice thick with outrage. “What about the Miller family’s reputation? You’ve

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With those words, he didn’t spare another glance for the chaos that had erupted in the hall, turning on his heel and striding out with purpose.

The night air was cool against my skin, the scent of the waxing moon calling to the beast within.

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Iven as Grayson stalked out of that suffocating mansion, the icy aura radiating off him was so palpable I swore it froze the very air he moved through.

Then, he paused.

cross the street, a familiar shadow–beast transport sat, a silent silhouette in the fading light of night.

I was me.

didn’t go back to the outpost; instead, I waited for him here.

Grayson crossed the street, pulled open the door, and got in.

The moment his eyes met my concerned face, that brutal, bone–deep chill that had radiated from him, that biting coldness that could strip the warmth rom any wolf, simply dissolved.

I was as if the harsh winter had finally broken, the ice and snow melting away under the moon’s glow.

eaving behind only an infinite tenderness, a fated devotion reserved just for me. My wolf settled, leaning her head against his spirit, finally at peace.

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