The Alpha: Claiming His Enemy's Daughter novel Chapter 80

Chapter 80: A PAINFUL NEW MOON

"We really don’t need to tell Iris to come here?" Ethan asked. He was bewildered to say the least, as he chained the alpha to the wall to restrain him. He was not sure if this would work, because the last time, Cane could break free from the chains just fine even after they doubled them.

Cane threw him a glare, which made the gamma clamp his mouth shut. He didn’t dare to utter a single word again until he was done with his job and walked out of the basement.

The alpha didn’t allow anyone to stay with him in this squalor place. He didn’t want them to see how much pain he would be in.

Before, he let them stay because of Iris, just in case he would do something terrifying to her.

However, it was proven that he didn’t need to shift into his lycan form to hurt her. He hurt her even in his human form anyway.

Cane closed his eyes when he felt the familiar pain spread through his veins, as he was forced to shift into his cursed form. The sound of breaking bones echoed through the walls.

This time, he accepted the pain. He let the flames lick at every inch of his skin and his being, boil his blood and render him helpless. He felt his insides being crushed as the unquenchable thirst for blood took over him, making it hard for him to breathe.

Quitting was a constant thought at the back of his mind. Death would be more peaceful to Cane. Why would he have to endure this pain over and over again? He was broken beyond repair, his body and soul were beyond salvageable at this point. He should just let go and find his own peace...

The responsibilities, the fear of the unknown, the humiliation, the fact that he couldn’t have an heir and a lot more had been weighing down on him greatly.

If he had to be the last in his bloodline, then what was the point in him continuing to fight?

On the other hand, Iris was trying to fall asleep with Hanna next to her.

Her loyal servant was trying to cheer her up. She didn’t ask what had happened to her, since she didn’t want to remind her about that night.

Instead, she was talking about those people, who still brought flowers for her every day and asked about her wellbeing.

"...I almost thought they were in love with you already, Miss." Hanna giggled when she remembered the look on their faces. "They love you and are so grateful to you. If I knew it would be like this, I would have let them know everything sooner."

Iris just smiled softly, she was only paying a pitifully small bit of attention to what Hanna was saying, because her mind wouldn’t stop wandering about. She could hear the howling sounds in the distance and when she lifted her head, she could see the dark sky... it was a new moon and the howling sound must be from the lycan.

She felt the urge to go, but she must be crazy to give in to that urge after what happened between them. She was not crazy enough to surrender herself to be the prey of the beast.

"Are you hurt somewhere, Miss?" Hanna asked with a voice that was filled with so much concern. She looked at her intensely. "Should I brew some tea for you so you can sleep better?"