Chosen By The Cursed Alpha King Novel

Promise Me LUCIEN'S POV I stood there , rooted to the spot , my heart slamming against my ribs so hard I could hear it in my ears . Andrea looked up at me - those big brown eyes full of hope and pain - and it felt like someone had reached into my chest and squeezed . I didn't know what to say . Nothing came . No words . No comfort . Just a roaring in my head as memories I'd buried deep clawed their way to the surface . My father's voice , cold and cutting . The way he'd looked at me like I was nothing . Like I was a mistake he couldn't erase . The cellar . The dark . The kicks . The hatred .

I'd sworn I'd never be like him . Never let a child feel that kind of rejection .. But this boy ... this little boy who might be mine - was staring at me like I held his whole world in my hands . And I had no idea what to do with it . Before I could force a single word out , the king spoke , his voice calm but firm , cutting through the suffocating silence . " The maid will show you and your son to guest quarters . You'll stay there until the results are ready . " " Naomi's face softened with relief . " Thank you , Your Majesty .

" Andrea's head snapped up , his eyes lighting like someone had flipped a switch . " Yay ! I get to play with Daddy ! " The words hit me like a freight train . He ran forward - small legs pumping - and crashed into my leg , arms wrapping around it in a fierce hug . His little face pressed against my thigh , and I froze . Completely froze . His hair brushed my hand . Soft . Warm . Real . Naomi gently pried him off , murmuring something soft , and led him toward the door . He looked back once , waving shyly . " Bye , Daddy ! See you soon ! " Then they were gone .

The door closed with a soft click . And my legs gave out . I sank onto the nearest couch , burying my head in my hands . My fingers dug into my scalp like I could claw the " Why is this happening to me ? " I whispered into my palms . " Why now ? When everything is finally okay with Adele ... what the hell am I going to tell her ? " The couch dipped beside me . A heavy hand settled on my shoulder - the king's . Strong . Steady . " You have to be strong , Lucien , " he said quietly . " You have to tell her the truth . All of it . And we still have to wait for the results .

" I lifted my head , staring at the floor like it might give me answers . My heart was still racing , a frantic drumbeat I couldn't slow . " What if ... " My voice cracked . I swallowed hard and tried again . " What if the result comes out positive ? " The question hung there , heavy and terrifying . What if this boy really was mine ? What if everything I'd built with Adele - the trust , the love , the fragile peace we'd finally found- shattered because of one night I couldn't even remember ? The king didn't answer right away . His hand squeezed my shoulder tighter .

" Then we deal with it , " he said finally . " Together . " But even his voice - steady as it was - couldn't hide the weight of what was coming . And deep down , I knew . Nothing would ever be the same again . ADELE'S POV I stood in front of the mirror in our bedroom , twisting my hair into a high ponytail for training . The morning sun poured through the windows , warm and golden , making the room feel light and peaceful . Last night still lingered on my skin - the way Lucien had held me , the way he'd looked at me when he said he loved me .

A small , secret smile tugged at my lips every time I thought about it . Everything felt ... right . Finally . The door opened behind me with a soft creak . I turned , expecting his usual smirk or that heated look he'd been giving me lately . " Hey , you're back early- " The words died in my throat . 2/3 Lucien stood in the doorway , but he didn't look like my Lucien . His face was pale , eyes shadowed , shoulders slumped like he was carrying something too heavy . He didn't smile . Didn't speak .

Just stared at me for a second , then walked past me to the bed and sat down on the edge , elbows on his knees , head hanging low . My stomach dropped . " Lucien ? " I rushed to him , heart already racing . " What is it ? " I sat beside him , hand going to his shoulder . His muscles were tense under my palm , rigid like Stone . " Lucien , talk to me , " I said softly , worry creeping into my voice . " You're scaring me ." He didn't look up at first . Just sat there , breathing slow and deep , like he was trying to hold himself together . Then he turned his head . His eyes were shining .

Unshed tears glistened in those dark depths , making them look even stormier . I'd never seen him like this . Not once . Lucien didn't cry . He didn't break . He was the strong one . Seeing him on the edge like this - it terrified me . My hand tightened on his shoulder . " Lucien , what happened ? " He reached for my free hand , fingers wrapping around mine like I was his lifeline . His grip was almost too tight , trembling just slightly . " Promise me , " he whispered , voice rough and broken . " Promise me ...promise me that no matter what happens ... you'll never leave me .

" The words hit me like ice water . I stared at him , my heart pounding so hard I could feel it in my throat . Never leave him ? What could possibly make him say that ? What had happened while he was gone ? Comments LUCK DRAW > H 2.1K Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.