Fated to the Alpha–And His Triplet Brothers

Chapter 33: A Womb of Shadows

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~Hazel’s POV~

"That child is an abomination. That child needs to be gotten rid of," she said.

Her voice didn’t sound like it belonged in this room. It turned—low, dark, guttural. Like something ancient had just borrowed her tongue. It was Dahlia, yes—but it wasn’t her. Or not the Dahlia I’d met.

My breath caught in my throat.

This was the second time I’d heard those exact words.

The first time was in my dream.

The one I’d convinced myself was just a nightmare.

But now, hearing it spoken again... like an echo rippling through my bones...

I shot up from the table.

My chair clattered backwards.

Caspian was by my side in a blink. His hand on my lower back. His other hand reached for my hand, trying to keep me steady. I barely noticed when Cayden moved.

He was on her.. Dahlia..faster than I could blink.

His fingers wrapped tightly around her throat, lifting her just enough to draw a sharp gasp from the onlookers.

"What do you mean, my child is an abomination?" Cayden’s voice thundered. I could feel it in my chest, vibrating through the air. "I told you to tell me. Why are the damn witches and wolves after my child’s life? Why are you calling my child an abomination? How dare you?"

But she didn’t flinch.

Dahlia just looked him straight in the eye with an eerie calmness, like she’d already accepted something none of us knew.

"I’m only saying the truth," she whispered hoarsely.

She twisted her face from his grasp and stared blankly ahead. "You don’t know what I saw."

"Then say it!" Cayden’s roar made even the walls seem to tremble.

"WHAT. DID. YOU. SEE?!"

Dahlia’s lips quirked slightly, and her tone turned almost pitying.

"I cannot say it," she said, voice hollow. "But I will advise you. Even if it hurts you, or this pack... or even if you love your own life... get rid of that child. Kill it. Kill that monster, before nature does."

A beat passed. Then another.

And then.

CRACK.

sound like a tree snapping

ruthlessly. Blood spurted like

She was dead.

room. In front of the entire pack

stood in stunned

splattered across his

voice rang out,

you go against your own word." He gestured to her lifeless form. "She promised she’d share what she saw. She broke that

to the shadows near the door.

cautiously, her

be the new leader of your coven," Cayden announced, with absolute

you know that’s not possible. My coven already hates me. I betrayed them... for you. They’ll never allow

next," Cayden cut in, "I’ll make sure I befriend that one.

parted in disbelief. "You think they’ll work with you after you just killed their leader? Do

smirked. "They have no other

his gaze turned

he said more softly, "please take Hazel to her room. She needs

his hand into mine, holding it tightly. Protective. Grounding. I followed him, numb, unable to

the madness—I finally let my breath out. It felt like I’d

found its way

What does this mean?

say my

behind. His voice was low

Don’t let her words get to you, Hazel. She’s a cunning woman. You must

gave a small nod. But his words were paper trying to cover fire. I wasn’t

walked me to the bed and gently laid me down. Then brought a warm cup of coffee for me to drink. I tried

leave you to yourself," he said, brushing my hair back. "I’ve got things to handle. But I’ll call Aurora. She’s the only person you’ve truly bonded with

a whisper. "I

His brow furrowed.

know that’ll be hard. Marcus won’t let us just take her. You know

the Beta, Caspian," I said quietly. "And he fears you. I’m

and nodded. "I’ll

Aurora will stay with you.

He left soon after.

again around my belly,

But I felt... nothing.

I swallowed hard.

protect this

the tea. Ate the

drifted into sleep, heavy and dreamless at

I was

That other

thought was just a figment of a

But it was real.

of a dark, loomy forest. The trees reached up like arms into an endless black sky.

am I doing here

hoping pain would wake

when I saw