The Crippled Masked Alpha
Anya thought she would become the new Alpha leader, but on that special night, everything was taken from her. Her boyfriend, Caleb, who was supposed to be her partner, said no to her in front of everyone and chose her sister, Seraphina, instead. Then, her father signed a paper that sold Anya's whole future.
Anya's new groom is the mean and scary leader, Alpha Ronan Thorne. People call him the "Night God" because he rules a huge pack. The rumors say he was badly hurt in a war that he is crippled and his face is messed up. No woman wants to marry him. Anya's family is happy, thinking a marriage with her will make Ronan fail, so they can get a big reward from the King.
But when Anya arrives at Ronan's dark house, she finds a man who is not broken at all. Ronan’s eyes burn with cold anger, and his power is very much intact. He knows exactly why her family sent her. As Anya tries to find out the truth about his injuries and save her sick brother, she realizes she hasn't just been sent to a prison, but to the middle of a much bigger, scarier game.
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Chapter: The Wedding as a Weapon [Anya’s POV]The small, elegant drawing room at Thorne Manor was not the setting for a quiet wedding; it was a stage for a political show. There were only about twenty people present, but every face was important, high-ranking Alpha representatives, solemn pack officials, and the nervous-looking King's envoy, who was seated right in the front row.I gripped my bouquet so hard the petals cracked. He’s lying. He’s not crippled. This entire wedding is a trap. The chilling realization from the car ride was my only comfort now. I wasn't marrying a victim; I was marrying a mastermind.My father, now pale and sweating, played the role of the proud patriarch, walking me down the short aisle. He kept his eyes fixed on the King's envoy, clearly desperate to look deserving of the reward.Ronan waited at the front, sitting in his wheelchair. He looked powerful and tragic, the picture of a man broken by war. But I saw the tension in his shoulders, the stillness that was too perfect, too pract
Last Updated: 2025-10-13
Chapter: The Ice Journey and The Rules [Anya’s POV]The air outside was cold, but the interior of Ronan’s armored limousine was colder. I was ushered into the massive back seat, alone. I watched as the Crescent Pack guards, grim and silent, strapped Ronan’s wheelchair and his powerful, masked body into the other side of the car. My father and the rest of my 'family' were being driven in a separate vehicle, kept far away.Ronan sat still, his masked face pointed straight ahead. He was the only person in the world who could be completely silent and still fill every inch of space with menace.I had to try. For Devon."Alpha Ronan," I started, keeping my voice low and steady. "I accepted the contract. My brother’s care is my priority. I will be your Luna, but I need to understand what you expect from me."He didn't turn his head. He didn't even blink."Silence, Luna," he growled. The sound was a low vibration in the car's leather seats. "You speak when spoken to."I clenched my jaw, biting back a furious retort. Be qui
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Chapter: The Masked Tyrant [Anya’s POV]Alaric’s glare was like a physical push, driving me toward the drawing room. My father and Elara were already there, trying to look important but failing miserably. They stood beside a massive, high-tech wheelchair, waiting for the man who sat in it to move.And there he was. Alpha Ronan Thorne.The rumors were right about his size. He was huge, even sitting down. His shoulders strained the dark fabric of his expensive suit. He sat perfectly still, but every line of his body screamed power.He wore a polished silver mask that covered the left half of his face, where the worst injuries were rumored to be. The mask was cracked in one place, giving it a brutal, shattered look. His visible features were sharp: a strong jawline, and one eye deep, icy black that was currently fixed on the patterns in the carpet. He looked like a fallen king, ruined but still terrifying."Anya," my father mumbled, shoving me forward. "Meet Alpha Ronan.""No need for introductions," Ronan'
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Chapter: The Desperate Bargain [Anya’s POV]The scent of antiseptic and fear was stuck in my throat. I couldn’t leave Devon. Not now. Not when my father’s threat felt colder than the air coming off the life-support machines."The wedding is at noon," I whispered to my twin, stroking his hand. "I promise I’ll be back. I’ll make this money work, Devon. I’ll make them pay for putting you here."Putting you here. The words brought back the flash of headlights and the sickening crunch of metal from three months ago."Look out, Anya!" Devon had screamed, throwing himself in front of me just as the speeding car swerved off the road. I remembered the shattered glass and the smell of oil and blood. I remembered looking up to see Seraphina and Caleb, the two of them, pale and scared, running away from the scene without calling for help. They had caused the accident, and they left us to die.They escaped punishment because my father covered it up, calling it a rogue wolf attack. But I knew the truth. And now, Caleb was
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Chapter: The Ring and the Rejection [Anya’s POV]The great hall was silent, thick with the smell of old cedar and expensive cologne. Today wasn’t just the Succession Ceremony, where I would finally be named the Shadow Pack’s Beta. Today was the day Caleb was supposed to seal it.Just get through the speech, I told myself, clutching my hands behind my back. Then the proposal.For six years, I had stood beside Caleb, managing the pack’s difficult supply routes and doing the grunt work my father and stepmother, Elara, never bothered with. Today was my reward: the title, the wedding, the life I’d earned."Anya, dear, try to smile," Elara hissed from the front row. Her red lipstick looked like a freshly painted slash of disapproval. "You look like you’re about to fight a bear, not marry a Beta."I ignored her. Elara and her daughter, Seraphina, who stood preening beside her, always treated me like a poorly trained servant. They hated my silver-grey eyes, the mark of my true mother's lineage and they certainly hated my
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Chapter: A True Honeymoon Amelia’s POV "Pack light. No phones. No secrets."I pressed the simple instructions into Adrian’s hand along with a plane ticket. We had won the custody battle, dismantled Lyra’s network, and stabilized Hayes Corp with the Cole merger. The chaos was over. It was time for the real beginning."Where are we going, Mrs. Cole?" Adrian asked, his eyes gleaming with anticipation and surprise."Somewhere without lawyers, board meetings, or assassins," I replied, pulling him close. "Somewhere we can finally have the honeymoon we were cheated out of. A honeymoon born of love, not contract."Escape to SanityThe destination was a private villa tucked away on a secluded Mediterranean coast. It was the antithesis of the cold, sterile hotel suite where our marriage began. The air smelled of salt and jasmine, and the only sound was the gentle, rhythmic crash of the waves.We shed our professional armor instantly. No suits, no strategy, no guarded language. We were just Amelia and Adrian, two people
Last Updated: 2025-10-21
Chapter: Corporate Takedown (Adrian's POV)"Lyra’s empire ends today, Julius. Hit every account."I stood in Julius Anderson's private operations room, the tension replaced by cold, absolute focus. The final court ruling had given us peace, but the corporate war wasn't finished. Lyra, even in prison, still controlled the intricate network of shell corporations—the Aegis Acquisitions Group—that held the stolen Hayes assets."We have the authorization, Adrian," Julius confirmed, tapping his screen. "The court's final ruling, combined with the criminal evidence we collected from Brandon and the traitor, grants us a complete asset recovery mandate. I'm initiating the freeze and seizure on three continents simultaneously.""We need to guarantee nothing leaks," I stated, watching the screens. "Lyra and her lawyers are desperate. They'll try a last-minute wire transfer.""The moment I hit the command, every bank is notified, and every key account is locked. This is airtight. We are dismantling Aegis, not just freezing
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Chapter: The First Family Dinner"It smells like winning."I whispered the words, stepping into the penthouse with Adrian and Lucia squeezed between us. The immense relief of the court victory was palpable, but the true prize was the quiet, simple joy of this moment. Lucia, holding my hand, skipped forward, her eyes wide with happy exhaustion."It smells like pizza," Lucia corrected, giggling."Pizza and peace," Adrian added, closing the door behind us. He looked exhausted, yet lighter than I'd ever seen him. The heavy burden of the past was finally gone.The penthouse was filled with warmth. Martha had arrived hours earlier, transforming the sterile corporate space into a true home. The kitchen table was laden with food, and the muted sounds of conversation drifted from the living room."We brought your girl home, Martha," I announced, pulling Lucia into a comforting hug.Martha rushed over, embracing Lucia first, then pulling Adrian and me into a massive, three-way hug. "Oh, thank goodness. You three belong togethe
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Chapter: The Definitive Ruling (Dual POV)"The court is prepared to deliver its final, definitive ruling regarding the permanent custody of the minor child, Lucia Hayes."The judge’s voice, though calm, felt like thunder in the silent room. Every sound—the rustle of Julius’s papers, the creak of the bench—was amplified a thousand times. The weight of the last two years, the fear, the running, the fighting, all boiled down to this single moment.Part I: Adrian (The Verdict)I locked eyes with Amelia. Her hand gripped mine so tightly I could feel the blood draining from my fingers, but neither of us let go. We had laid out our lives bare: the lies, the violence, the deep, flawed, honest love. We had thrown away every legal advantage by not using Lyra's blackmail. Now, we waited for judgment."The court has reviewed the exhaustive evidence," the judge stated, adjusting his glasses. "The initial instability, the criminal chaos surrounding the plaintiffs, and the transactional nature of the early marriage are acknowled
Last Updated: 2025-10-19
Chapter: The Unbreakable Vow(Adrian's POV)"We don't need her dirt, Amelia. We win with the truth."I watched Amelia pacing our penthouse living room, the early morning light catching the raw determination in her eyes. The file containing Lyra’s final, twisted gift—the evidence of Abigail Anderson’s illegal land deals—lay on the table between us. Lyra’s last act of sacrifice, the full confession clearing my name, was already filed. Now, we faced the ethical dilemma."It's insurance, Adrian," Amelia argued, her voice tight. "Lyra handed us a guaranteed win. Abigail painted us as reckless criminals. This proves she is the criminal. It neutralizes her entire testimony instantly.""It neutralizes her testimony with blackmail," I countered, walking toward her. "It makes us exactly what Abigail accused us of being: people who prioritize score-settling over integrity. We can’t build a life for Lucia on Lyra’s poisoned foundation.""But if we lose, Adrian? If we lose because we played 'fair' and the judge sees only the
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Chapter: The Lair's Final Card(Amelia's POV)"It's a poisoned gift, Julius. And I don't know if I can afford to refuse it."I leaned across the sleek, mahogany table in Julius Anderson’s office, the tension in the room thick enough to choke on. Adrian stood behind me, his hands resting lightly on my shoulders, a silent promise of support. Lyra’s final, desperate offer the ultimate piece of blackmail against Abigail Anderson, lay illuminated on Julius's screen."Lyra is offering to trade Abigail's humiliation for her own parole hearing, Amelia," Julius confirmed, his voice coolly analytical. "She knows that exposing Abigail's past will instantly discredit her entire testimony against you. It's a clean, legal win.""A clean win bought with Lyra's dirt," I countered, the ethical dilemma crushing me. "We beat Branwyn and the traitor with integrity. We can't win the final battle with a backroom deal.""We're fighting for a child, Amelia," Adrian interjected, his voice low and firm. "We're fighting a system that sees th
Last Updated: 2025-10-19
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