His to Claim: Alpha
He marked her like property. Then completely turned on her.
Cecelia was never meant to survive the bond, she was just meant to bleed for it. Chosen for her pack, used for an alignment, discarded when she became inconvenient. Zeke took everything from her: her freedom, her future, and something she never meant to give; her heart.
But she didn’t die.
She learned.
Now she’s back, unrecognizable, with poison in her smile and vengeance stitched into her skin. His mark still burns on her body. But the girl he broke is gone.
And the woman she’s become wants nothing to do with him.
She doesn’t want his love.
She wants him to break,
And this time, she’ll make sure he stays broken.
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Chapter: 50CECELIA'S POVWe sat in comfortable silence while I processed everything. A real mating ceremony, becoming Luna officially, raising Golden together as a family. Three months ago this would have seemed impossible while now it felt inevitable like this was always where we were meant to end up."I want more children," I said suddenly while the thought had been building for a while. "Not right away but someday. Golden should have siblings."Zeke's arm tightened around me while through the bond I felt his immediate agreement. "How many are we talking?""Two or three more maybe?" I suggested while tilting my head to look at him. "Enough that Golden isn't lonely but not so many that we're completely overwhelmed.""I like that," Zeke said while his hand moved to rest on my stomach like he could already picture me pregnant. "Golden would be a good big brother.""He would," I agreed while imagining our son helping with a baby. "Though we should probably wait until his wolf emergence situation i
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Chapter: 49Cecelia's POVGolden had been asleep for an hour while Zeke knocked softly on our bedroom door. I'd been reading in the chair beside Golden's small bed watching him breathe peacefully when Zeke poked his head in."Come with me," he whispered while gesturing toward the hallway. "I have something planned."I stood carefully while not wanting to wake Golden. He'd had a good day today, his color was better while the blue light under his skin had barely flickered at all. The doctor said the Alpha essence treatments were working while Golden's body was stabilizing.Zeke took my hand while leading me through our quarters to the private balcony I hadn't used much since moving back in. When he opened the door my breath caught because the space had been transformed.Candles covered every surface while their warm glow made everything look soft. A small table was set with real plates and silverware while covered dishes sat waiting. A bottle of wine was already open while two glasses sat beside it
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Chapter: 48Cecelia's POVThe hospital corridor felt too bright while I pushed Golden's wheelchair toward the visitor room where Layla waited to say goodbye to Cameron. Golden sat quietly wrapped in a blanket while his small hands gripped the armrests. He was finally strong enough to be out of bed for short periods which the doctor said was good progress."Why are we going to see her?" Golden asked while looking up at me with those big eyes that reminded me so much of Zeke."Because she needs to say goodbye to her son," I explained while keeping my voice gentle. "And Daddy thought it might help you understand what happened if you see that even bad people have families they care about."Zeke walked beside us while his hand rested on my shoulder. I could feel his tension through the bond while he wasn't happy about this visit either but had agreed it was necessary for Cameron's sake.We entered the room while Layla sat in a chair with two guards standing nearby. She looked smaller than I remembered
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Chapter: 47We reached the main level while I headed for my vehicle. The drive back to the hospital gave me time to process everything Layla had confessed. The depths of her delusion and manipulation were staggering while I couldn't believe I'd missed the signs for so long.But dwelling on that wouldn't help anyone while I needed to focus on the future with Cecelia and Golden instead of the past Layla had poisoned.The next morning I stood before the pack council while Layla was brought in wearing restraints. She looked smaller somehow while all her defiance from yesterday was gone. The council members watched her with expressions ranging from disgust to disappointment while many had known her for years."Layla Winters, you stand accused of conspiracy to kidnap, child endangerment, and treason against the Alpha's family," the head councilman read from the formal charges. "How do you plead?""Guilty," Layla said quietly while not looking at anyone.Murmurs went through the council while they'd exp
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Chapter: 46Zeke's POVGolden had been stable for twenty four hours while the doctor said Cecelia could maintain contact with him for short periods now. Her touch wouldn't suppress the wolf emergence like mine did but it would keep Golden calm and comfortable while I handled pack business that couldn't wait any longer."Are you sure about this?" Cecelia asked while looking nervous about being left alone with Golden even though the doctor and nurses were right outside."You'll be fine," I assured her while leaning down to kiss her forehead. "Just keep your hand on his chest like I've been doing. If anything changes the monitors will alert the medical staff immediately.""How long will you be gone?" she asked while her hand replaced mine on Golden's small chest."A few hours at most," I said while hating to leave them but knowing this couldn't be put off. "I need to handle Layla's interrogation personally."Cecelia's expression hardened while anger flashed in her eyes at Layla's name. "Make her suf
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Chapter: 45CECELIA'S POVI didn't argue while knowing he wouldn't change his mind anyway. Instead I just stayed close while taking turns with Zeke sleeping in short bursts. When I was awake I watched them both while my heart felt too full and too broken at the same time.During one of my shifts staying awake, I looked at Zeke asleep in his chair with his hand still pressed to Golden's chest. His large hand completely covered Golden's small torso while the size difference was almost funny. But seeing them connected like that while father and son bound together, made something settle in my chest that had been restless for three years.I never stopped loving him while I realized with sudden clarity. I'd been angry and hurt and determined to move on but under all that I still loved Zeke with the same intensity I had during our marriage. Maybe even more now while seeing him with Golden showed me the man he could be when he let his walls down.The thought scared me while I didn't know if I was ready t
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Chapter: 33BRONWYNThree months passed in a blur of building and planning and healing.The Boston firm approved my proposal to open a Pinehaven branch with me as director. I spent weekdays in Boston managing the transition and weekends in Pinehaven scouting office locations and building a local client base. Trenton's connections helped, he introduced me to business owners and developers who needed marketing consultation, and slowly I built a reputation separate from being "Trenton Rhiggs' girlfriend."The media attention faded as new scandals emerged to capture public interest. Occasionally someone would recognize us at restaurants or comment on the age gap, but mostly people moved on to caring about their own lives.Eudora and I had coffee every few weeks when she visited from New York. The conversations were still sometimes awkward, still navigating the weird territory of best frie
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Chapter: 32TRENTONMy phone rang as we left the hotel. My boss Sarah."Bronwyn, I just watched the press conference.""And?""And I owe you an apology. You handled yourself with grace and professionalism." She paused. "The board wants to meet with you when your leave is over. They have a proposal.""What kind of proposal?" I asked, tucking my bag over my shoulder."The kind that involves a promotion and a new position." I could hear the smile in her voice. "We'll discuss details next week but suffice to say, we're impressed."After she hung up I stared at Trenton in shock. "They want to promote me.""Of course they do." He pulled me close. "You're brilliant and they'd be idiots not to recognize that."---The following weekend I drove to Pinehaven with my stomach in knots. Tonight was th
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Chapter: 31BRONWYN"I'm willing to try."Those four words echoed in my head as Eudora and I sat across from each other in the coffee shop. She was willing to try and I was so thankful for the chance."I don't expect things to go back to how they were," I said carefully. "I know I broke your trust.""You did." Eudora's voice was steady. "But Eleri made me realize something. My mom would have wanted Dad to be happy. She told him before she died that she didn't want him spending the rest of his life alone.""He told you that?""Not directly. I heard them talking one night when she was in the hospital." Fresh tears filled Eudora's eyes. "She made him promise to live, to find joy again, and not let grief consume him."I reached across the table and squeezed her hand. "I'm not trying to replace your mom.""I know that now." She squeez
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Chapter: 30BRONWYN"Ms. Larkin? This is David from Boston Business Journal. I'm doing a feature on women in marketing and I'd love to include you.""I'm not interested in press right now.""This isn't about your personal life, I promise. It's about your professional accomplishments, the Morrison campaign specifically." He paused. "Though if you wanted to address the recent publicity, it would give you a chance to control your own narrative."I looked at Trenton who was watching me carefully."Let me think about it," I said."Of course. My number is—""I have it. I'll call you back."I hung up and stared at Trenton. "A reporter wants to interview me about work. He says it's not about us but offered me a chance to address the publicity.""Do you want to?""I don't know." I sat on the
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Chapter: 29BRONWYNI woke up wrapped in Trenton's arms, sunlight streaming through my apartment windows. For a moment everything felt perfect and normal, then I remembered today was the day I had to face Eudora.My phone buzzed on the coffee table. I reached for it carefully, trying not to wake Trenton.It was an email from my boss and the subject line was: *We need to talk.*My stomach dropped as I opened it.*Bronwyn, the board has requested a meeting regarding your position with the firm. The publicity surrounding your personal life has created concerns about client relations and company image. Please come to the office at 10 AM today. This is not optional.*My worst fears were coming true. My hands shook as I made to drop the phone and am abrupt movement by my side from Trenton made me jump."What's wrong?" Trenton's voice was rough with sleep.
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Chapter: 28TRENTONI hung up before she could argue and drove straight to Boston, ignoring calls from Brilliana and Jericho and half the board. They could wait. Bronwyn couldn't.But first I had one stop to make.Bronwyn's parents lived in a modest house on the outskirts of Pinehaven. I'd driven past it a hundred times over the years, never imagining I'd be standing on their porch asking permission to date their daughter.Allegra Larkin answered the door, her expression cooling when she saw me."Mr. Rhiggs.""Mrs. Larkin. I was hoping to speak with you and your husband.""I'm not sure that's a good idea.""Please." I kept my voice respectful. "Five minutes."She studied me for a long moment before stepping aside. "James is in the living room."James Larkin stood when I entered, his handshake firm but
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