The War God Alpha's Arranged Bride (Evelyn and Alexander) novel Chapter 133

**Steps Along Forgotten Roads**
**By Sophia Reed**
**Chapter 133: A Common Enemy**

In the quiet corners of her heart, Samantha grappled with the disillusionment of her marital life, which had spiraled far from the dreams she once cherished. She had envisioned a partnership filled with warmth and companionship, yet here she was, navigating a cold war in her own home. Her husband, Liam, had distanced himself so thoroughly that sharing a room felt like an insurmountable challenge. The rift between them had deepened ever since that disastrous incident with the aphrodisiac, transforming Samantha into the lone soldier in a battle she never intended to fight.

She couldn’t fault Liam for his mistrust. After all, the events had unfolded in a way that left both of them wounded. Yet, in a twisted sense, Samantha felt a profound sense of betrayal. She had been raised with the conviction that marriage was a sacred bond, one that required nurturing and care, not the harsh labor of emotional toil. The thought of having to toil like everyone else was foreign to her; she had never even pulled a weed, let alone understood the delicate balance between nurturing a flower and uprooting a nuisance.

Liam’s pack was modest, a reality that pressed upon her like a weight. They needed every hand they could muster, yet here she was, rendered nearly useless in her own home. The social circles she had once navigated with ease now felt like distant memories. In her pursuit of trends and high fashion, she had lost sight of the essence of her identity. But now, those superficial concerns seemed trivial, fading into the background as she faced the stark reality of her isolation.

The world around her had changed; no one cast a glance her way anymore. The vibrant colors of her past faded into a dull gray, and she felt like a ghost haunting the remnants of her former life. Years spent trying to fit into the right social circles had culminated in a bitter irony—she had become the outcast in her own pack.

A significant portion of her resentment was directed at Evelyn, her stepsister, who seemed to thrive in the limelight while Samantha languished in shadows. It felt unjust that Evelyn’s marriage to someone as monstrous as Alexander had turned out to be everything Samantha had hoped for, while she was left to grapple with her own marital disaster. Evelyn, who had once struggled to engage in even the simplest conversations, was now the darling of society, attracting attention from celebrities, fashion moguls, and even royals. It was maddening.

Samantha had expected Evelyn to falter, especially after the farcical wedding that had taken place. Yet, as the months rolled on, it was Samantha who began to feel like the punchline of a cruel joke. Each attempt at reconciliation with Liam seemed to be thwarted by her own missteps. It was as if fate conspired against her, and she found herself spiraling into a cycle of frustration and self-blame.

She recognized her own high-maintenance tendencies, a trait she had inherited from her mother, Isabella. Raised with the belief that she deserved nothing but the best, she had been conditioned to expect perfection. But now, as she navigated the complexities of pack dynamics, she felt woefully unprepared. The reality of sharing the burdens of leadership weighed heavily on her, a constant reminder of her shortcomings.

As her envy of Evelyn festered, a flicker of realization began to dawn on her. Perhaps it wasn’t solely Evelyn’s fault that her own marriage had unraveled. After all, it was Isabella who had orchestrated the marriage contracts, manipulating circumstances to suit her whims. It was Isabella who had instilled in her a materialistic mindset, prioritizing appearance over substance. Why hadn’t her mother equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate the intricacies of pack life? She could don the finest attire but was utterly clueless about the practicalities of agriculture and networking.

In moments of crisis, Samantha often found herself seeking her mother’s guidance. Yet, instead of receiving the wisdom she desperately needed, Isabella would respond with cutting remarks and half-baked solutions that were doomed to fail. The day the aphrodisiac incident had spiraled out of control, Samantha had reached a breaking point. The thought of Liam presenting her with divorce papers loomed like a dark cloud, threatening to rain down humiliation upon her.

The mere possibility of public disgrace was unbearable. In the depths of her mind, she knew she had to brace herself for that eventuality. However, nothing could have prepared her for the shocking headline that flashed across her favorite gossip columns that very morning.

**Breaking News!! Alpha Alexander Kingston Wishes to Marry Again!**

For a fleeting moment, hope ignited within her. Could it be that Alexander was seeking to divorce Evelyn and find solace elsewhere? But as she delved deeper into the article, her heart sank.

“Yes! It has been officially announced that the Alpha wishes to re-marry his current wife, Evelyn Kingston. Alexander has made it abundantly clear in his most recent statement that he regrets not having given his Luna the proper wedding she deserves. Our sources claim that the happy couple is looking to host the ceremony sometime this late Spring or early Summer. Unfortunately, we don’t have all the facts as of yet, but one thing we can be sure of is that this next wedding is going to be grand!”

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