Chapter 44. Abuse.

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• Alpha's Runaway Bride.   Chapter 59. Frustrated 

  The sun sinks low behind the distant hills, casting a bruised orange glow over the estate as the day drags on. Maya’s steps echo softly through the expansive halls.Jackson is missing.Well, not really missing, missing.He's still here in the mansion but he seems to be actively avoiding her, the children, and even his beta, a behavior that is both unsettling and deeply frustrating.Maya finds herself constantly scanning the vast halls of the estate, her eyes searching for a glimpse of his dark hair, a fleeting shadow of his imposing figure. But he remains elusive. It's almost like he has the ability to teleport.The triplets, sensing the shift in atmosphere, are unusually quiet, their playful energy subdued. They cling to Maya, their small hands seeking reassurance, their innocent eyes reflecting her own unease. She tries to project an air of normalcy, reading them stories, playing games, but her heart isn't in it. Her mind is consumed by Jackson, by his emotional outburst, by his

• Alpha's Runaway Bride.   Chapter 58. Full Name

  She pauses, letting her words sink in, her gaze unwavering. "I'm not asking for details of pack business, I'm not demanding classified information about your enemies, I'm not trying to pry into things that are none of my concern. I'm asking you to trust me with your story. With the things that make you, you."She reaches out, her hand hovering hesitantly before gently touching his arm, her fingertips barely brushing against the thick fabric of his shirt. He stiffens at her touch, his muscles coiling beneath her fingers, but he doesn't pull away, doesn't break the contact. It's a small victory, a sign that perhaps, just perhaps, he's not completely closed off to her."I want to know the real Jackson," she continues, her voice soft but firm, laced with a quiet determination. "Not the person your pack knows and fears, not the ruthless alpha Carter that strikes terror into the hearts of his enemies, but the man beneath the surface. The one you keep locked away, hidden from everyone, inc

• Alpha's Runaway Bride.   Chapter 57. Know you

  Hesitation washes over her, a wave of doubt threatening to drown her resolve.The catastrophe with the servants replays in her mind, the raw anger, the cruelty of his words. Can she really face him? Can she control her own emotions and still manage to get through to him?She takes a deep breath, steeling herself. She has to. For herself, for her children.She knocks, her knuckles rapping softly against the heavy wood.Silence. She knocks again, louder this time. Still nothing.Confusion creases her brow. Jackson is always in his office, working, brooding. It's his own little liar, his domain.She reaches for the doorknob, her hand trembling slightly. She knows she shouldn't, that it's an invasion of his privacy. But she can't wait, she can't postpone this any longer.She turns the knob and pushes the door open, her breath catching in her throat.The room is dim, the curtains drawn, casting long shadows across the floor. The air is thick with the scent of old books and something els

• Alpha's Runaway Bride.   Chapter 56. To Break the Bond.

  A chime echoes from within, its tone ancient and discordant. Maya waits, her heart pounding in her chest.The door creaks open, revealing a woman who seems as old as time itself. Her face is a roadmap of wrinkles, her eyes are dark and piercing, and her hair is a tangled mass of grey. She wears a long, flowing robe, adorned with strange symbols and beads."You are Maya," the woman says, her voice raspy. "A really loud woman said you would come."Maya nods, her throat tight. "Yes. Lily sent me. I… I need your help."The woman gestures for her to enter. Maya steps inside, crossing the threshold.The interior of the house is even more cluttered and chaotic than the exterior. Shelves overflow with books, jars, and strange artifacts. Incense burns in a corner, filling the air with a heavy, cloying scent."Come," the woman says, leading Maya through the maze of objects. "Tell me what you need.”Maya nods, swallowing hard. “I need you to do something for me. I need to break a bond—”“Ah,”

• Alpha's Runaway Bride.   Chapter 55. An Alternative.

  Maya tenses, waiting for the explosion of disbelief, the accusations of insanity but Lily’s voice holds no judgment.Feeling her heart pound she continues,“I thought you’d be more freaked out by the fact that were not exactly… human,” Maya says quietly.However, Lily's voice is steady and filled with warmth “You’re still you, Maya. And those little monsters are still my family. That’s all that matters.”Relief washes over Maya, so potent it almost makes her knees weak. If she hadn't been sitting she was sure she would have fallen. “Thank you, Lily,” she whispers, tears streaming down her face. “Thank you for… for not running away screaming.”Lily snorts. “Please. I’ve seen weirder things on the internet. Besides, you’re stuck with me now, babe. We’re in this together.”Then Lily’s voice drops into a teasing lilt. “So, as his bond mate, do you *feel* everything he’s feeling? Can’t stay away from him? Does he have you wrapped around his finger? Does he you know……”She makes exaggerated

• Alpha's Runaway Bride.   Chapter 54. Calling Home.

  Evening settles over the house like a slow, dark wave. The heavy silence in Maya’s room almost feels like a physical weight pressing against her chest. She sits on the edge of the bed, her fingers nervously tracing the smooth surface of the phone Emma slipped into her hand weeks ago, the one for Yuri.It had been in her bag.She wondered if Jackson noticed when he brought her unconscious body. Or maybe he did. Maybe he just didn’t care. The thought twists inside her like a cold knot.Her lips press together tightly, biting down on the inside of her cheek as she stares down at the device. The glow of its screen is faint, almost mocking in the dim light. She hasn’t called, hasn’t dared to use it. A tremor runs through her hands. She knows she needs to call. She has to. But the fear of what she’ll hear, what she’ll say, what might break between her and the one person who used to be her lifeline pins her in place.The silence stretches. Maya exhales sharply, bitter and shaky. ‘Man u