Beastworld Bride: My Seven SSS-Rank Alpha Mates

Kaelen’s POV

I crumbled completely, my control shattering. Stumbling back, I crashed against the cold metal wall. Elara’s face was all I could see, burned into my vision.

A casual touch couldn’t have drained my energy that drastically. Not unless Elara had done it deliberately. Which meant she was conscious.

Has Elara fallen for someone else?

The possibility ignited a vicious, envious flame in my chest.

So many want her. And I despise this prison more than anything else. She ventured out by herself. She got injured, and I wasn’t there to protect her. I’m supposed to be her husband, yet I was powerless.

I witnessed her pain. I watched her seek comfort from another. And I was utterly helpless.

My vision turned crimson. I glared at the transparent barrier and drove my fist against it with everything I had.

Release me. I need to escape. She belongs to me.

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Alistair watched in disbelief. He’d never imagined a mere few-point decrease would push Kaelen over the edge.

What the hell is this rabbit conjuring up to lose his mind like this?

Everyone froze as the protective shield crashed down.

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Elara’s POV

My wood power was acting up again, responding to my emotions. I could feel the vines stirring beneath my skin, eager to break free. Who says Water Weave is useless? It works great for what I need right now.

I approached the barrier, my heart pounding. The surveillance equipment would be a problem, but I had to try. Thank god I’m not busty, or I’d get stuck trying to get through that opening.

The mutual pining was killing me. I had to do something completely reckless.

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Kaelen’s POV

I was in pieces when Elara’s scent reached me through my haze. Despite my fractured mental state, a thread of sanity remained. The moment I detected her presence, I threw myself against the barrier.

My usual composure had vanished entirely. I stared vacantly outward until a green vine snaked toward me. I extended my hand, and the tendril coiled tightly around my wrist. Then came a sharp snap.

When the barrier exploded, I looked up in amazement. Elara stood outside my cell, breathless, icy energy flowing from her palms.

When she spotted me, she smiled.

The surveillance equipment burst into fragments.

"Kaelen..."

"My lady..."

We spoke simultaneously.

My heart was racing out of control. She looked ready to do something completely reckless.

"Will you hurt me?" she asked.

I shook my head desperately. "Never. You gave my life meaning. I love you. I’m yours. Tell me you love me too. Look—we share the same mark. It aches... When I imagine you might care for someone else, the jealousy nearly kills me. I know it’s twisted, but I can’t stop it. Please don’t despise me."

I felt like breaking down. My words came out tender and devoted, but my expression must have shown the wild, starving need I felt for her.

Elara stared at me with that tempting look, then did something absolutely insane—she started climbing through the food slot again. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

I realized what she was attempting, and my eyes went wide. I rushed forward and caught her in my arms.

She wriggled through the opening; I drew her close and held her tightly.

My breathing was ragged, my gaze fixed on Elara’s lips. She stared back with equal intensity. Our heated eyes locked. Elara lifted my face, clearly planning to take things further.

"Dr. Draken, do you have any flaws?" she asked.

"Plenty of them." I couldn’t look away—her lips, moving as she spoke, were mesmerizing.

"Such as?"

"I’m jealous. Controlling."

Elara laughed, her bold intentions obvious. She pressed her finger beneath my chin and said in a low voice, "Those are simple to handle. Want to know my weakness?"

I tilted my head and softly bit her finger, my voice trembling. "You’re perfect."

"Silly, I’m human—I have tons of flaws." Elara leaned close and whispered in my ear, "My weakness is that I enjoy capturing guys who intrigue me."

She removed my glasses. I was flushing everywhere now, not just my eyes. She kissed me intensely. I closed my eyes tight, my large hands gripping her securely. My salty tears mixed with the kiss, the sharp, bitter taste slowly bringing me back to reality.

Am I dreaming?