Alpha King's Fake Mate Wants Out

---- Chapter 12 The next morning, sunlight streamed across the bed Tmoved my fingers, only to feel like my entire body was falling apart. [had gone through two intense "workouts" in the study and bedroom yesterday. Ethan-that wolf who'd been starving for three years-clearly didn't understand the concept of moderation. A wave of self-pity washed over me Thad initially wanted to break the mate bond to save my own life. Now that the air was cleared and our feelings were soaring, I felt like Iwas closer to an early grave than ever. Clearly, the only way to protect my health was to break the bond!

"What are you thinking about?" Alazy, deep voice drifted from behind me. Ethan pulled me into a hug and nuzzled the back of my neck. Damn that werewolf constitution! He was the one doing all the work, yet why was he the one waking up looking totally refreshed? "N-Nothing," I replied, shrinking back. If he knew I was thinking about breaking the bond to protect my health, he'd probably make me pull an "overtime shift" tonight. Just as we were enjoying the post-bliss glow, a roar of pure rage erupted from downstairs. "Ethan! Get down here!" That was Reynold's voice.

Ethan and I exchanged a look, quickly threw ourselves together, and ---- headed down. In the hall of the palace, Reynold was squared up against Romeo, while Nora tried desperately to hold him back. When Reynold saw Ethan descend the stairs with his hand clasped in mine, he blew a fuse. "This is unbelievable! You really want it all, don't you? You won't let go of Nora, and you're still stringing Freya along! You two-timing bastard! What the hell do you want?" The Elders and guards were all watching. The tension in the air was thick. But Ethan remained eerily calm. He walked up to Reynold.

Instead of unleashing his Alpha King's pressure, he gave a nod and said gently, "You're right, Reynold." 'The hall went dead silent. Reynold blinked, stunned. "W-What did you just say?" Did Ethan just admit to his accusations? Was this really the arrogant Alpha King? Ethan turned to the Elders and Nora, his expression solemn as he drewa dagger etched with ancient runes. "I, Ethan Klein, the Alpha King of Eclipse Kingdom, hereby voluntarily break my fated bond with Ms. Nora Mueller. I alone shall bear the backlash, the curse, and the pain." 'The room erupted in chaos. "alpha King! No!

It could cost you years of your life!" the Elders cried out in horror. Ethan simply smiled and locked his gaze onto mine with unwavering ---- certainty. Without hesitation, he plunged the blade toward his chest, severing the invisible thread of fate. "ugh!" A muffled groan escaped him. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and he stumbled. The massive backlash hit him like a sledgehammer to the soul. "Ethan!" I screamed, terrified. When I caught him, tears instantly blurred my vision. "Does it hurt? Are you okay? Why did you do that..." Ethan leaned his weight into me.

Though he was pale and drenched in acold sweat, he was grinning like a pup that had finally won its favorite toy. "Tt doesn't hurt... at all." He took my trembling hand and kissed it. His voice was weak, yet laced with a deep sense of fulfillment, as he said, "Freya, I've craved this pain of severing the bond for three years." Because only when it hurt did it mean the bond was truly broken. And only when it was broken could I belong to him completely. As the ritual ended, Nora was finally free. She gave Ethan a look of profound gratitude before squeezing Reynold's hand.

"Thank you, Ethan," she said Reynold finally dropped his guard as well. "I'll give it to you. You're really tough." As the pair turned to leave, Ethan called out behind him, "Wait."" ---- He wiped the blood from his lip and stood tall, his natural authority returning in a heartbeat "Why the rush, you two?" Asmirk played on his lips as he hooked an arm around my waist, claiming meas his. "Aren't you staying for Freya's coronation as. Luna Queen?" 'My jaw dropped. "Coronation?" Ethan arched an eyebrow. "Our bonding three years ago was far too rushed. This time, it's a true coronation.

I'm going to crown you in front of the entire kingdom as my one and only Luna Queen." Nora gasped, delighted. "Oh my God! Of course we're staying!" Dumbfounded, 1 poked Ethan in the ribs. "Hey... a ceremony that big takes months to plan. How could we possibly pull it off right now?" Ethan gave a low chuckle against my ear. His warm breath sent a wave of weakness through me. "Dummy. You think I spent the last three years just venting my desires? I've been secretly preparing for this ceremony since our first year together. The dress, the crown, the altar-everything is ready.

I've just been waiting. Waiting for the day you'd love me back. The process was a bit messy, but luckily..." He gazed into my eyes, his look full of a love so deep it felt like an ocean. "My love finally came home to me."