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Chapter 157

Author: Helix
last update Last Updated: 2026-02-22 14:55:28

I fall asleep in my childhood bedroom, which is weird cherry on top of the weirdest fucking night.

In the month leading up to my wedding I was often at the Nest, but never in here. In fact, I haven’t been here since my brief stint back in Vampyre territory after graduating as the Collateral.

The place is fairly clean, and I wonder who’s been dusting the empty shelves or changing the light bulbs, and on whose orders. I open empty drawers and unused closets. About an hour after the sun has risen,
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  • Alpha Maddox's Mortal Temptation    Chapter 176

    He’s toweling himself off after a shower, and the call is on speaker. It gives him hope that he may have misunderstood.“Are you serious?” He doesn’t wait for Lucien’s reply. As a rule, Lucien doesn’t joke. “Who the fuck gave her the idea?”“Maddie Garcia asked.”“For fuck’s sake, the Human governor’s the one who leaked her existence to the press to begin with. She can suck shit out of a straw.”“We cannot be sure.” A pause. “But yes. Her team likely did. And when the knowledge of the existence of a hybrid wasn’t enough to sway public opinion, she asked Anna to publicly come forward. Anna said yes.”“And you let her.”“I have no say in the matter.”“Do you realize the danger she’ll be in afterward? Being known as my mate won’t protect her in Vampyre or Human territory.”“Anna believes that the benefits outweigh the costs. And, Zane . . .” A sigh. “However much you hate this, Seraphine loathes it more.”He doubts it.“But,” Lucien continues, “if Anna’s sister is willing to acknowledge

  • Alpha Maddox's Mortal Temptation    Chapter 175

    “There is nothing to admit,” I say blandly. “Do you think Bob told anyone about our locations?”“No. He’s an idiot who entered Northwest territory on his own.”“Was.”“Was,” Zane concedes, disturbingly pleased.Were justice is swift and brutal, and the Northwest’s most of all. The pack is known for spending more time in wolf form than others, for being vicious beyond what is necessary to maintain their borders, and for holding grudges.The Northwest has fewer members than the Southwest, but its territory is wider and more remote. Which is why, when I decided that I needed to be alone, it seemed like the best option.But now that I have Zane breathing down my neck, I’m rethinking things.“You’re tired, and we have a long drive,” he says, abruptly changing the topic. “Go to sleep.”I am tired. But: “What are we going to do about Daisy?”He frowns in surprise. “I told you, Daisy is fine.”“Daisy is seven. We need to have a plan in place to protect her.”“We?”“We,” I repeat.When I was s

  • Alpha Maddox's Mortal Temptation    Chapter 174

    Present dayZANE NIGHTCLAW, THE FERAL ALPHA OF THE MOST DANGEROUS pack on the continent, undisputed ruler in a wild territory known for its exceptional bloodthirst, listens to Human classical music while driving.I did not see that coming.And yet here he is. Post Vampyre slaughtering, blissfully unaffected as he chauffeurs me back to the Southwest pack. Lightly tapping his long fingers against the steering wheel to keep rhythm like a connoisseur. Would it be insulting to openly manifest my shock? Do I care about offending Zane?Yes. And yes, since I’ll be alone with him in this car for the next few hours. At the mercy he may not have.“Is this Bach?” I ask, with no real clue what Bach sounds like. In my previous life, back when I was a Human financial reporter whose idea of a mightily stressful time included judging the ripeness of watermelons or having to sneeze while driving, I gravitated toward pop.“Why didn’t you shift?” Zane asks instead of answering. His eyes never leave the

  • Alpha Maddox's Mortal Temptation    Chapter 173

    I do, surprisingly. In fact, I’m less concerned with what he feels, and more with . . . “How can I tell if someone is my mate? I want to know if I feel the same about you.”He waves the question away. “You don’t.”“How do you know?”“If you did, you’d be aware.”“That’s not true. Maybe the signs are there, but I’m missing them because I’m only half Were.”“You couldn’t miss them.”My throat is dry. My stomach, heavy with disappointment. Did I . . . ? No. Come on. I don’t want a mate, whatever that means. My sex drive’s cobwebs have grown their own cobwebs. I’ve always needed bucketloads of time alone. Plus, I’m still figuring out what I am. This isn’t the start of anything.Except.“I do feel . . . very safe. Here, with you,” I confess, retreating inward for a moment, groping at my unintelligible body and my tricky mind for clarity. Zane’s presence is cumbersome, and I feel like I’m stuffed too tight by him, but I am experiencing a stunningly quiet moment. No anxiety. No choking dread

  • Alpha Maddox's Mortal Temptation    Chapter 172

    “Can you . . .” I swallow. “These biological changes you mentioned. Can you control yourself?”The meaning takes a minute to sink in. When it does, I half expect Zane to resent my question, but there’s no trace of defensiveness in his firm tone. “Always.”It makes it easier to believe him. “So, basically, you just want to . . . ?”“Correct.” He nods casually. Yes, I would love a cup of Earl Grey. Yes, I’ll respond to a brief survey in exchange for a ten percent discount on my purchase. Yes, I do want to f—“I hope I don’t sound conceited, but . . . how is it different from the reaction of most Human men I’ve met?” I cringe the instant the words are out.“God. I do sound conceited. I’m sorry. I promise I don’t walk around thinking that my face launches a thousand erections— ”“You’re the most beautiful woman that I’ve ever seen,” he says simply.Like it’s not a big deal.Like he’s complimenting my taste in socks.Like I could resemble the reflection of a wart on a doorknob, and it wo

  • Alpha Maddox's Mortal Temptation    Chapter 171

    “You and the Vampyre are close, right?” he asks, full of that calm that borders on indifference. Is he making fun of me? “She explained what a mate is?"Slowly, I nod.“What Seraphine is to Lucien, you are to me.”Oh.Oh?Oh. “Is this a, um . . . terminal diagnosis?”His lips twitch. “No cure, I’m afraid.”“I see.” I clear my throat. “Well, this relationship sure escalated quickly.”His words surprised me, but the way the corners of his eyes crease in amusement shocks me tenfold. His laugh is a deep, warm chuckle that makes my heart stumble. “You have no idea, kid.”I cross my arms. “Should you be calling me ‘kid,’ given the situation?”“I’m not married to it. What would you prefer?”“Well, there’s always my actual name. But if you insist on a nickname, I’d prefer something with a bit more . . .”“More?”“More teeth.”His eyebrow rises. “Root canal?”“No. Come on, you know what I mean. Something that inspires fear.”“Real estate market crash.”“Okay, maybe less fear and more . . . aw

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