Crowned by Fate by Author T.S Novel

POST COMMENT Chapter 36 Leon's POV turned back to the training equipment , needing an outlet for the inexplicable rage coursing through me . ' Let's begin , we've wasted enough time already . " The training session became more intense than normal . My fist hit Ethan's jaw , drawing blood . I followed with a hard kick to his stomach . Ethan recovered quickly and hit back with an uppercut to my chin . The pain felt good somehow . It distracted me from my thoughts .

By the time we finally called a halt , both of us were battered and breathing heavily . Ethan's left eye had swollen shut , his lip was split in multiple places , and he favored his right side , suggesting bruised ribs . I knew I looked little better . " Good , " I panted , wiping blood from my nose with the back of my hand . " That's the kind of intensity I expect from my Beta . " Ethan nodded , his expression a mixture of exhaustion and concern .

He opened his mouth as if to speak , then seemed to think better of it . We were gathering our equipment when Maya and Lily appeared at the edge of the training grounds . Lily rushed to Ethan's side , her eyes widening in horror as she took in the extent of his injuries . " Oh my God , you're hurt ! " she exclaimed , gently cradling his face between her hands . Her eyes narrowed as she turned to me . " Alpha Leon , did you do this to him ? It's just training !

" Something in her protective outrage ignited fresh anger within me . Who was she to question my methods ? If he were fighting real enemies , do you think they would hold back ? " I snapped . " Ethan is your mate , yes , but don't forget , he is also the Beta of Frostshadow Pack ! " Alpha Leon is right , Ethan interjected , placing a calming hand on Lily's shoulder . " This is what's required of us . " Lily pressed her lips together , clearly unhappy but unwilling to argue further .

Instead , she looped her arm through Ethan's , pressing herself against his side with territorial intimacy . The way she tenderly examined each of his wounds , the naked devotion in her eyes as she whispered something in his ear - it was all so disgustingly public , so unnecessary . I looked away , inexplicably irritated by their display . The mate bond made wolves behave like lovesick teenagers , stripped of dignity and self - control .

Maya chose that moment to approach , her hips swaying deliberately as she walked toward me . ' Leon , " she purred , placing a hand on my arm . " You look exhausted . Why don't I give you a massage tonight ? Help those muscles relax … Hjerked my arm away . " Address me as Alpha , " I corrected coldly . Maya's constant attempts at familiarity in public grated on me . Her pretense that we shared some special connection was becoming increasingly tiresome .

While we had indeed grown up together , that history gave her no right to overstep boundaries . A flash of embarrassment crossed her features before quickly morphing into a practiced smile . " Of course , Alpha Leon . My apologies . " By evening , I stood in my bathroom examining the damage . The mirror reflected a face I barely recognized - my nose , though mostly healed thanks to werewolf regeneration , still carried a purplish bruise where Ethan's fist had connected .

I touched my nose gingerly , welcoming the sharp twinge of pain . There was something cleansing about physical discomfort , something that momentarily distracted from the formless anger that had haunted me since reading Skye's name on that envelope . Oasisborn Pack . The name circled in my mind like a predator . Why would she join them , of all places ? What could a desert wasteland pack possibly offer that Frostshadow couldn't ? 1/3 Chapter 36 I grabbed my phone and dialed Ethan .

The call went straight to voicemail . I tried again with the same result A bitter laugh escaped me . Of course . He was undoubtedly occupied with his mate , lost in the mindless pleasure of their bond while neglecting his duties to the pack - to me . The thought intensified my irritation . Without giving myself time to reconsider , I scrolled through my contacts and placed another call . Twenty minutes later , there was a soft knock at my door .

The woman who entered was attractive in the conventional sense - tall , blonde , with a practiced smile . She was one of several pack whores . I barely remembered her name . Melissa ? Melinda ? She approached with practiced confidence , sliding her hands up my chest . " Alpha , " she breathed , her voice dropping to what she clearly thought was a seductive whisper . " I've missed you . " I said nothing , simply pulling her roughly against me .

Her scent was all wrong - too floral , too artificial - but it didn't matter . This wasn't about pleasure or connection . This was about silencing the voice in my head , drowning out the image of Skye pledging loyalty to another Alpha . Our coupling was brutal , mechanical , a collision of flesh driven by my seething rage . I shoved her against the wall , tearing her flimsy dress without care , exposing her skin to the cold air .

Her breath hitched , but she didn't resist as I gripped her hips with bruising force , pinning her in place . I thrust into her with punishing intensity , each movement raw and unrelenting , chasing oblivion in the heat of her body . Her nails dug into my shoulders , leaving sharp stings I barely registered .

The bed creaked under our weight as I flipped her onto her stomach , taking her from behind with a ferocity that made her gasp , her muffled cries blending with the harsh rhythm of my thrusts . There was no tenderness , no intimacy - only the desperate need to purge Skye's name from my mind . When it was over , I felt neither satisfaction nor relief , just a hollow emptiness that somehow seemed worse than the anger .

Afterward , I left her in the bed and walked to the kitchen , pouring myself a generous glass of whiskey . I'd just taken the first burning sip when my phone rang . Ethan's name flashed on the screen . ' I apologize for missing your call earlier , Alpha , " he began without preamble . " Regarding Oasisborn Pack - there's very little information available . They were established only two years ago by an Alpha named Adrian .

Most of their members appear to be outcasts from other packs , wolves who were rejected or exiled for various reasons . " He paused briefly . " They don't seem to present any threat to established territories . But I don't understand why Skye would join them . Would you like me to send someone to investigate further ? " " No , " I replied coldly , ending the call without waiting for his response . I don't care what pack she's joined , I told myself . It means nothing to me .

I felt arms encircle my waist from behind as the woman - Melanie , that was her name- she murmured , her lips against my skin . -pressed herself against my back . " Ready for rround , Alpha ? " I shoved her away with enough force that she stumbled . ' Get out , ' I ordered , not bothering to look at her . " Now . " Melanie gathered her torn dress and hurried toward the door . As she reached the threshold , I called after her . " Wait .

" I pulled a wad of cash from my wallet and thrust it into her hand . " Take this . " Crowned by Fate Chapter 37