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: 6CHAPTER SIX: Secrets"She's asking about you," I hastily whispered to Trenton. He stood up from the bed with grace and I couldn't help but think about how absolutely sexy he looked as he put his top over his sculpted chest.I turned back to the phone. "Well, I'm going to check, okay? But have you tried dialling his phone, or...or did you check his bathroom? Where are you now?"She replied that she was in the kitchen and did not bother checking his bathroom, so I hastily told him, and I watched as he quietly left my room.A minute later, she called to tell me that she had found him."But why are you looking around for him though? He's an adult" I playfully joked to her."Well, it's something you should know...but daddy has this violent sleepwalks, he usually manages it drugs but I'm worried because I know his stash must have finished and he wasn't able to get another batch because of the snowstorm.""Oh..wow..." was all I could say. He hasn't told me that."Yeah...so that's why I get w
Last Updated: 2025-12-16
Chapter: 5CHAPTER SIX -FORBIDDENBRONWYNHis fingers teased my nipple, pinching it lightly until it hardened under his touch. I arched into him. The sheets rustled softly as he shifted his weight and pressed his thigh between my legs. I could feel the heat of him through his pants, the growing bulge rubbing against my inner thigh."Shh," he breathed against my ear. His lips brushed the sensitive skin there. "We have to be quiet."I nodded, biting my lip to stifle a gasp as his hand trailed lower, slipping beneath the waistband of my sleep shorts. His fingers found my folds, already slick with arousal, and he groaned low in his throat when he discovered how wet I was for him."Fuck, Bronwyn," he whispered, circling my clit with slow strokes. "You've been thinking about this too, haven't you?"I couldn't deny it. My hips bucked slightly, seeking more friction, and he obliged, sliding one finger inside me. The intrusion was slow and careful, but it made my walls clench around him greedily. He adde
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Chapter: 4He kissed me with a intensity that made my knees weak. It wasn't the tentative brushing of lips, the awkward tentativeness of first kisses. This was the kind of kiss I imagined he gave Isolde when they were alone and she was his only. His mouth moved over mine, tasting, devouring, claiming.I moaned into his mouth, pressing harder against him. I wanted to feel all of him. I ran my hands down his chest, his back, feeling the hard ridges of muscle underneath his shirt."More," I whispered against his lips. "I need more."Trenton groaned and gripped my hips, pulling me against him. I felt the hard evidence of his arousal pressed against my stomach and I whimpered. He rocked into me, causing delicious friction. I bucked my hips against him, chasing the pleasure. His hand slid under my shirt, his rough fingers brushing over the soft skin of my belly. I gasped as he cupped my breast, thumbing my nipple through the lace of my bra. I was acutely aware that my body was on fire."Bedroom," he g
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Chapter: 3BRONWYNI moved towards him, my skin bristling with sexual energy. His heated eyes were on mine as I moved across the room, putting a little sway in my hips.I saw the arrogant sneer in his face but I brushed it off. When I reached him, he instantly put a log in my hands. "You're going to help me build the fire at the fire place." He nodded behind me. "Just hold the logs.""I...I," I stuttered but he had already brushed past me towards the fireplace. For a second, I stood there for intemsely hurt. What was I thinking? Why was he sending me mixed signals?I watched him build the fire. The way his shoulders moved under his shirt when he stacked the logs. I moved closer and watched as the firelight made shadows dance across his face that has no bad angles. He was so irresistible, and somewhere along the line he'd noticed the way I acted around him. That's why he was teasing me."That should do it." Trenton stood and brushed off his hands. The fire crackled to life behind him. "I'll make
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Chapter: 2My muscles screamed at me to stop but I didn't listen, I continued to push the weights up and down again. It was five already, way earlier than I usually hit the home gym, but my entire night was plagued by thoughts of 'her'.Sweat dripped down my face but I barely felt it. I needed to vanish thoughts of her from my mind, because if I stopped, I'd think about her.Bronwyn sleeping down the hall, in my house, in one of my beds, her innocent face and all-knowing eyes closed bissfil in sleep.Think about Isolde instead.I thought about the lonely three years since cancer took her. I worked harder, I poured all my attention on Eudora. I convinced myself I was fine, that wanting nothing was better than wanting something I couldn't have.Then Bronwyn walked through my door yesterday and all of those morals shattered.I dropped the bar and grabbed a towel, wiping the sweat from the gym mirror. What the hell was I doing thinking about a twenty five year old woman? My daughter's best friend,
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Chapter: 1BRONWYNMy hands gripped the steering wheel so tight my knuckles turned white. The Rhiggs estate sat in front of me like the beautiful castle it was. I could see Christmas lights blinking from every window. It looked welcoming but I was terrified at the same time.I hadn't seen Trenton Rhiggs in a year. The last time I saw him was the last Christmas gala in town where I attended with his daughter, Eudora, who was my best friend. I caught him looking at me across the room; it was not a random look, I could still vividly feel the sexual heat that transpired us. The look lasted maybe three seconds but it was burned into my memory. I told myself I imagined it.I was here for Eudora. My best friend since we were kids and not her father.I grabbed my overnight bag from the passenger seat and stepped out into the cold. Eudora would open the door for me, and we'll both jump into each other's arms excitedly. I might so casually ask if her father is spending Christmas with us.The front door w
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