Ibrahim_Sufianu

Noelle, an orphan found on the street, is made to live with the disheveled family of the Freeman's due to her loss of memory. Just when she thought life would get better, she is sold out to the cruel and most feared Alpha of the Crimson Moon pack, Mikey, as a wife to save her foster siblings' lives. She becomes a slave in his house and is made to work more than any other maid present. Nevertheless, she remained loyal to him due to the mate bond she felt. As a drunk and broken Alpha, he ruthlessly abused her after her massive workout and used her to fulfill his sexual needs, but that all comes crashing down when she comes up with an illness. Scared that his secret will be leaked if she survives, he sends her into the forest to die, but little does he know that she is carrying his son, the next Alpha.

Sold to the Cruel Alpha

The Second Trial, The Trial of Wisdom

The cheers from the first trial still echoed in Noelle's ears as she walked off the battlefield, her body aching from the fight.

She had won, but she knew this was just the beginning. The elders would not make the next challenge easy.

Noah walked beside her in silence. His expression was unreadable, but she could feel the weight of his gaze on her.

"You fought well," he finally said.

Noelle glanced at him. "That almost sounded like a compliment."

A ghost of a smile flickered across Noah's face, but it was gone in an instant. "You proved you can hold your own in combat. But strength alone won't make you a queen."

Noelle's muscles tensed. "You still don't believe I'm the rightful heir."

Noah didn't answer right away. He stopped walking and turned to face her. The torches lining the palace courtyard flickered, casting sharp shadows on his face.

Chapter 36