THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE
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"You don't belong here. You never will"
In the thrilling aftermath of her family and first mate's gruesome murders at the hands of a notorious enemy pack, Xaviera is granted an extraordinary opportunity —a chance to rewrite fate with a second mate. However, this is no ordinary wolf. He is in fact, the enigmatic, fearless, ruthless and insanely gorgeous Ryker Conri Aragon, the formidable Alpha of the Cresent moon pack. But instead of relishing in her new beginning, she's met with Ryker's icy indifference.
Chaos however arises, overturning plans and when Xaviera's supposedly dead mate resurfaces, Ryker's icy facade thaws into desperate need for his destined mate and Luna. Torn asunder between conflicting choices, Xaviera must decide: will she return to the only person associated with her past, or will her fierce affection for a man who had spurned her keep her firmly tethered to the Crescent moon pack? The stakes are high as Xaviera navigates through a world of friendship, lust, love, betrayal, heartache and tough choices.
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Chapter: 62: ON THE OTHER ENDBETA CADENI was walking on thin ice. A little crack, and I'd be going under. I knew this, but I couldn't help the anger that coursed through my veins when my mother told me about Ryker sleeping out for the past two nights, and Xaviera finding out he had been at Lauren's. I knew he was angry, but I didn't expect him to be unkind to her. I expected more from him. Like he did from you. Shut it, Murray!You kissed his girl. I almost did. It didn't happen. Not really. But goddess, I was this close! Close enough to feel her fluttering pulse, breath her in, see the confusion, the fear and…the need. I was close enough to knowing if she wanted me as I did her.And Ryker had seen it. Five days, and no confrontation. He'd nod at my observations at board meetings, act so fucking normal it scared the daylights out of me, but there was a wall now. And it got thicker by the minute. It was in his silence. The distance in his eyes. I was stupid to confront him, but this was Xaviera. Carmen was
Última actualización: 2026-01-29
Chapter: 62: A COLOSSAL FUCK UPXAVIERAI was premiumly fucked!I didn't know why I had let this thing with Caden even play the first scene. I didn't know why I had let him get that close to me when I knew what he wanted, what I was feeling, and how impossible, audacious even, for us to indulge.I had a mate for goodness sake!The fucking Alpha of the pack! What was I even thinking? Why didn't I push him off first? Why did I stall?Xaviera why?!The hours clocked by and each hour that led me to dusk spiked my apprehension. I didn't know what I'd say when he returned. I could explain, but what would I explain? He saw everything, and his reaction, confusing as it was, showed he understood perfectly. Could I even look him in the eye?I missed lunch.I had postp
Última actualización: 2026-01-24
Chapter: 60: TO CROSS THE LINE.CADENI punched the stuffed bag once more. Sweat trickled profusely down my body. I had dismissed the deltas earlier than usual, and I had spent the rest of practice time venting my pent up frustration on my inanimate victim.It's been five days, and I couldn't forget that one heartbreaking incident. I couldn't unsee what I had seen.I'd rather it happened in my absence. But those damned men had to come, and have me walk into what I dreaded.Seeing her so plaint in his arms, responding to his kisses, moaning her plea and need had killed me. The memory had taunted and tormented me for nights on end.Why did the one woman I had become obsessive of have to be my best friend's mate?Why was I mad at Ryker for kissing her? Why was I heartbroken that she'd kissed him back? Why did it hurt to see them together?
Última actualización: 2026-01-23
Chapter: 59: TO STAND A CHANCEXAVIERAIt's been four days since Ryker pinned me against the walls of the training ground, and kissed me senseless. That was my first kiss. And never did I envision that it would be as passionate and maddening as that. Now that he'd kissed me, I wanted him to do more. I wanted him to make love to me. I wanted him to do all sorts of things— things I heard Zephyr talk about in hush whispers in the middle of the night. I wanted him to make me feel things I had never felt before. To touch me in places I had never been touched before. If that was what I wanted, why did I feel guilty when Caden had walked in on us? What was wrong with me? Four whole days have passed since that kiss, and I had avoided Ryker like a plague. This was easy because he had been too busy to even notice my presence or even my absence. He barely ate breakfast, was at his office during lunch and I always skipped dinner. I had equally avoided contact with Caden, not that I saw him often. But the last time he st
Última actualización: 2026-01-22
Chapter: 58: TO KISS ONES MATEALPHA RYKER When Eileen told me Xaviera had gone to the training gym, the last thing I expected to see was her in active combat, and with none other than Lauren. Lauren was a skilled fighter. Cocky and arrogant, but she fought well. I had feared for Xaviera's safety, and had been a little mad at Caden for allowing her to fight. However, when I saw her fend off all Lauren's attacks like you'd do a noisome insect, I knew she was up to something.She fought like a trained fighter. And that wasn't something she'd done in a few days. Her posture, her demeanor, her defense, the way she observed her opponent, showed a great deal of training. Years of it.Whichever pack she came from definitely had her as a Delta. A delta of noble blood. “Your fax didn't inform us of your arrival,” she spoke first, after the hall had been cleared. “Security measures,” I shrugged, looking at her face for the first time. Somehow, it felt good looking at her pretty face. And the initial burst of anger I fe
Última actualización: 2025-12-30
Chapter: 57: TO WIN A CHALLENGEBETA CADENXaviera was so fucking stubborn, it infuriated the hell out of me. Challenging Lauren despite her unseeming frame to a duel, showed she wasn't informed, or she'd been blinded by a natural dislike for the woman. Lauren took her position, her stance low and grounded, her focus so acute it could cut. Xaviera, on the other hand, gave off a calm and calculated vibe. Nothing intimidating, but I could see her focused on her opponent. So keen, as though she could see the brain work in obvious patterns. I sighed. “The rules are simple. The first person to bite the dust, loses. No shifting. Keep your claws and fangs away. Hand to hand combat, only!” My eyes sought Xaviera. She evaded my gaze. I just hoped she knew what she was doing. “Begin!”Lauren moved first, almost like a shadow, lurching her fisted hand against Xaviera. Xaviera pivoted in a fast move, dodging the blow that was aimed to her side, her hands shot out against Lauren's neck, but the other woman was fast enough
Última actualización: 2025-12-30
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