The Alpha's forbidden omega mate - Chapter 76: Chapter 76

Rowan’s POV:
The Bloodmoon pack surrounded me, their eyes glowing with a wild, dangerous light.
They were strong, vicious, and they clearly wanted me out of the picture.
“We won’t let you mess up our plans, wolf,” the one with piercing blue eyes snarled, his fangs bared in a menacing grin.
This is it. Time to fight. My heart pounded in my chest, adrenaline pumping through me.
I tensed my muscles, ready to spring into action.
But just as I was about to attack, a blur of motion caught my eye. A figure in dark robes appeared from the shadows, moving with incredible speed and agility.
In a flash, they struck, disarming the Bloodmoon wolves one by one, knocking them to the ground before they could even blink.
I stared in awe as the attackers crumpled, their faces twisted in shock and fear.
The figure turned to me, and I found myself looking into the intense eyes of a Drakhor warrior.
“Rowan Magnus,” the warrior’s voice boomed, deep and strong.
“You’ve put yourself in danger, and you’ve almost exposed our mission.”
I started to explain, but the warrior held up a hand.
“No time for talk,” he said.
“We can’t risk any more interference. You’re coming back to the Drakhor lands. You still have a lot to learn.”
Before I could protest, he grabbed my arm, and everything went blurry.
In the blink of an eye, we were standing in the middle of the Drakhor’s hidden sanctuary.
My head spun, and I stumbled. But the warrior’s grip was like iron, holding me steady.
“Rowan!”
Korvash’s voice boomed, and I looked up to see him striding towards us, his face a mask of anger and worry.
“What were you thinking?!”
I swallowed hard, trying to find the words to explain myself. But Korvash cut me off with a sharp wave of his hand.
“Don’t bother,” he growled.
“I should have known better than to trust a wolf raised between humans to understand how important this mission is.”
His words stung, but he wasn’t finished.
“You have a lot to learn, pup,” he said, his eyes boring into mine.
“If you want to cure the Kezrach Larva and save your pack, you’ll have to face the challenges ahead.”
He’s right. I thought, guilt twisting in my gut. I messed up, big time. I put everything at risk because I didn’t listen. I acted impulsively, like… well, like a human.
I straightened, meeting his gaze. “I understand. I’m sorry, Alpha.”
Korvash studied me, his expression unreadable. Then he finally nodded. “Very well. But be warned, the path you’ve chosen isn’t easy. You’ll be pushed to your limits, both physically and mentally.”
I took a deep breath, preparing myself for what was to come.
“I understand. I’ll do whatever it takes to save my pack… to save Catrina and our baby.”
At the mention of my mate and unborn child, Korvash’s expression softened slightly.
“She’s my strength, my reason for fighting.”
I thought, my wolf adding his own fierce agreement.
“I won’t let them down.”
“Then let us begin,” Korvash said, gesturing for me to follow him.
As we walked, I couldn’t help but wonder about Henri and Maggie.
They’d been the ones who helped me find the Drakhor in the first place.
“Where are they?” I asked, looking around. “I haven’t seen them.”
Korvash’s face turned serious, and he shook his head.
“They’ve played their part in your journey, Rowan. Now you have to walk your own path, relying on your own strength and wisdom.”
I frowned, not liking his answer.
Before I could ask more, we arrived at a huge chamber carved into the mountain.
The air was heavy with the smell of incense, and torches flickered, casting creepy shadows on the walls.
“This is the Chamber of Trials,” Korvash announced, his voice echoing off the stone.
“Here, you’ll be tested. We’ll push you to your limits, prepare you for what’s to come.”
A shiver of apprehension ran through me, but I quickly pushed it down. I can do this. I have to.
“I’m ready,” I said, my voice steady.
Korvash nodded, his face grim. “Very well. Let the first trial begin.”
Suddenly, all the torches lining the walls flared to life, bathing the chamber in blinding light.
I stumbled back, shielding my eyes.
“Focus, Rowan,” Korvash’s voice echoed around me. “Let your wolf’s strength guide you.”
I took a deep breath, letting my wolf rise to the surface. I felt a surge of power, my senses sharpening, my focus intensifying.
“ I’m ready for whatever they throw at me.”
The first trial was brutal. It was all about endurance, pushing my body harder than I’d ever pushed it before.
I ran, jumped, fought my way through obstacles, each one tougher than the last.
Time seemed to melt away.
My muscles burned, my lungs screamed for air, but I kept going.
Just when I felt like I couldn't take another step, when giving up seemed like the only option, a vision of Catrina flashed in my mind.
Her face was glowing with love, our baby safe and warm inside her.
“You can do this, my love.”
Her voice whispered in my head, giving me strength.
“I believe in you.”
I roared, a deep, primal sound, and pushed forward.
My body moved with newfound power, driven by the love I felt for my mate and the promise of our future together.
The trials continued, each one testing my mind and heart more than the last.
I faced my deepest fears, the darkest parts of myself, and I came out stronger.
Catrina’s image stayed with me throughout the trials.
With each challenge I overcame, I felt our bond grow stronger, our connection deepening.
Finally, after what felt like forever, I stumbled out of the Chamber of Trials, bruised and battered but victorious.
Korvash was waiting for me, a flicker of pride in his eyes.
“Well done, Rowan Magnus,” he said, his voice deep and resonant.
“You’ve proven yourself. You’re dedicated to this path you’ve chosen.”
I nodded, too exhausted to speak. But a wave of accomplishment washed over me.
I’d done it.
“Now,” Korvash continued.
“you have to take what you’ve learned and use it. The secrets you seek, the cure for the Kezrach… they’re within your reach. But the journey ahead won’t be easy.”
“I’m ready,” I said, my voice full of new confidence.
Korvash looked at me for a moment, his gaze piercing.
“So be it. The path ahead is dark, but if you stay true to yourself, to the love you have in your heart, you’ll find the light.”
With that, he turned and walked away, leaving me alone in the massive chamber.
My mind was spinning with the weight of what I had to do.
But as I turned to face the path ahead, a surge of strength and determination flowed through me. I’d faced my fears, fought my demons, and won.
Now, with the knowledge and power I’d gained, I was ready for anything.
“I’m coming, Catrina,”
I whispered, my hand resting over my heart, feeling the steady beat that echoed the rhythm of her own.
“Just hold on a little longer.”