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chapter 25
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Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 26
We resumed our walk, away from the cabin. There was a part of me that was a little disappointed. I sort of wanted to go knock on his door. But that was ridiculous.It didnโt take long before I could feel the air getting cooler and damper. The ground was a little softer, and the shrubs around us were greener. We were getting closer to water.A few cheers and some yelling sent birds flying. I looked up and watched them fleeing the noise and caught a glimpse of the sun through the trees. It was closer to midday than I realized. I wondered how long weโd been walking.I heard splashes, followed by more playful screams just as the lake came into view. It stopped me in my tracks.This was not a swimming hole. This was a full on, huge lake. There was a little island in the center of it and it stretched for what had to be a mile across. Iโd never seen a lake this size in real life.โItโs beautiful,โ I said.โAnd freezing. Donโt let them fool you,โ Megan said, lifting her chin toward the group
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-09Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 27
In the short time Iโd been here, this group of feral shifters was more like a pack than my own pack growing up. I saw signs of community, support, kindness, and joy. They shared meals and presented a united front when a problem arose. Shit, another family stepped up to help Megan when her dad was injured. Nobody once even checked on me when my mom nearly died of an overdose when I was twelve.I knew I shouldnโt get too attached and that I should be cautious, but things were looking pretty good from an outsiderโs perspective. It was all the things I wished Iโd had growing up that I never even knew I wanted. I wasnโt sure what it meant, but even with Alecโs weirdness, this place was better than Wolf Creek.Surprisingly, I managed to find Sheilaโs tent. When I stepped inside, it was empty. Instead of risking getting lost forever trying to find Sheila, I decided Iโd wait. I plopped down in one of the folding chairs and closed my eyes for a bit. My mind was too restless to settle so I open
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-09Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 28
As Alec predicted, the lake was empty when we arrived. I was still covered in the grime and dirt and blood from my last night in Wolf Creek. I didnโt care how cold the lake was, I just needed to wash the trauma away any way I could.โIโll see if I can find you some fresh clothes,โ Sheila said. โYou good alone for a bit?โโYeah, thanks,โ I said. โAs long as I donโt have to try to find my way back solo, I should be good.โโWe gotta get you a compass,โ she teased.I laughed. โHopefully, Iโll get my bearings soon.โShe waved and left me alone on the shore of the huge lake. The water was like glass. A still, silvery gray. Every so often the breeze would send ripples over the surface, making the water seem like it was shivering.I took a moment to stare out at the island. It was a peaceful sentinel in the center of the water. Covered in thick trees, it seemed a wild place. Like something out of an adventure story. I wondered if anyone ever swam or took a boat out to it.Unsure of how much t
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-09Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 29
โLola? Lola, itโs time to wake up,โ a gentle voice called.My eyes fluttered open and I saw Sheila sitting on her cot. She stretched, lifting her arms above her head. โYou were out.โSurprisingly, I slept like the dead. I didnโt even remember falling asleep and Iโd had no dreams. I rubbed my eyes, then sat up and stretched before standing up. โHow long were we asleep?โโFew hours,โ she said.My stomach growled and I covered it with my hand.Sheila laughed. โLetโs find some dinner.โI pulled on my combat boots, which looked amazing with the shorts Sheila procured for me, and then the two of us emerged from her tent. The sky was purple and I couldnโt even see the sun anymore. It was that magical time of evening right before it changed from day to night.There had been people around the common area every time Iโd passed through, but as we got closer, I realized Iโd only seen a fraction of the shifters who lived here.There were easily a hundred or more shifters gathered around the massiv
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-09Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 30
โYou can feel it, canโt you?โI turned to see Alec, shirt off, walking toward me. His gorgeous eyes pulled me in right away and I had to fight to break eye contact. Fortunately, there was plenty to look at. All those muscles. Holy hell, he was easy on the eyes. My gaze drifted down to his rounded shoulders and his biceps, then I moved lower, checking out his six pack which took me right to his happy trail. Finally, I was staring at the bulge in his pants.And let me tell you, it was an impressive bulge.โMy eyes are up here,โ he said.Fuck. What was wrong with me? I looked back up at him. โI see youโre making a habit of not wearing a shirt.โโShifting with clothes on isnโt a great idea. Iโd ruin too many shirts if I did that,โ he said. โDonโt worry, youโll get used to it.โโI grew up in a pack of shifters, naked people donโt bother me,โ I said.โNo?โ He raised a brow. โGood.โAlec didnโt waste any time unbuttoning and dropping his jeans. Turns out, the man didnโt bother with underwear
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-09Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 31
By the time the wolves started returning to human form, I had to make a choice. I could either enjoy the limited time I had here, or I could mope and make myself miserable.Iโd spent too many years being unhappy. I wasnโt going to do it anymore. I knew I wouldnโt go back to Wolf Creek for anyone or anything. It wasnโt worth it. Even if I did want to make Tyler, Julian, and Kyle feel the kind of pain theyโd inflicted on me. I wasnโt like them. I didnโt get off on causing harm. It was better for all of us if I vanished. Besides, Tyler would have to deal with the bond between us his entire life. That was probably a greater punishment than killing him.Sheila was back in her clothes, her face flushed and her eyes wild. โThat was a great run.โโYou looked like you were having fun,โ I said.โI canโt wait till you get to join us,โ she said.My chest tightened but I managed a smile. I knew that once I could shift, I was out of here but I didnโt need to think about that tonight.โDrinks?โ Shei
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-09Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 32
He pulled his hand out of my pants, then gripped me closer, pushing his lips on to mine again. The pressure was intense, and it was hurting me. I shoved him again, but he held me closer, forcing the kiss on me.I pulled away again. โStop!โโJust give in, baby,โ he said. โIโm going to make you feel so good.โโI said stop.โ My mind wasnโt fuzzy anymore. I knew I didnโt want this.Growling came from behind me and the man holding me suddenly released his grip.โThe lady saidno.โ Alec looked like he was ready to attack.I scrambled away, giving distance between me and the male Iโd been making out with.โI didnโt know she was yours,โ he said. โI wouldnโt have kissed her if I knew.โโYou pack your things and leave now. She saidno.โ Alec growled.โWe were drunk, she was enjoying herself,โ he said.โYou leave or I will make you leave,โ Alec said.The man growled and his hands balled into fists. My chest rose and fell as my breathing quickened. He looked like he was ready to attack.โThis place
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-09Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 33
Sheila wasnโt in her bed when I woke the next morning. I figured that meant things went well with her hookup. At least one of us was getting some action.I cringed at the thought. I could have had some if I wanted it, but I wasnโt interested in the pushy male who had his tongue down my throat. Lucas, I think Alec called him.Tossing the sleeping bag aside, I climbed off the cot and stretched. I was still in the same outfit from yesterday and since I didnโt have a change of clothes, this was as good as it was going to get.My temples throbbed and my tongue was like cotton. The forth cup of beer was probably a mistake. Since I didnโt drink often, I wasnโt great at holding my liquor.I ran my fingers through my hair to work out some of the tangles, then slipped on my boots. Hopefully, there was coffee to be found. Then I needed to find Alec before I went to Greta. It felt a little weird with how weโd left things last night and I wanted to assure him that I would respect his decision to se
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Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย Epilogue
The entire household was buzzing as they finished preparations for the Solstice celebration. The longest night of the year happened to fall on a full moon, which meant one party of epic proportions.I took a deep breath as I prepared to greet the guests. While having the alphas of the packs for visits had almost become routine, this gathering was different.Alec took hold of my hand. โYouโre going to be great. Nothing bad is going to happen. This is what youโve been working so hard for the last year.โHe was right, of course. And heโd been by my side for every step. I was truly grateful to have such a strong and supportive leader by my side. Weโd found a balance in the last year, working together to improve pack relations and begin the process for positive change for all shifters.Tonight we took that a step further. While weโd been working to break down the years of animosity between us and the witches, our alliance was still in its infancy.Shifter and witches both held sacred conne
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 149
While my old pack was busy peppering Kyle with questions, I took Alec aside. โYou doing okay?โโYeah,โ he said. โI know Kyleโs going to deal with this mess well.โโAnd you and I get to deal with the bigger mess,โ I said. โIf my uncle was authorizing Wolf Creekโs use of the toxin to take out their neighbors, what else donโt we know?โโI know Spencer said to give them a chance, but you sure you want a council that enabled that behavior to stick around?โ Alec asked.He had a very good point. โIโm not sure I do want them around. But I do think we need to learn from them and find out what has been going on for the last few decades.โโYouโre not out of the woods yet. Youโre a walking target, you know that, right?โ Alec asked.โI know. I wish I wasnโt used to it,โ I said. โBut at least Iโm not alone this time. Iโve got you, Sheila and Malcom. And the four of us can work together to figure out who we can and canโt trust.โโTheyโre good shifters. Even before Malcom shared his story, I got the
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 148
โIf it were me, Iโd have a couple of guards escort him to his home and give him an hour to pack. Then, Iโd kick his ass out.โ Horace took a deep breath. โThat toxin has been the black mark on my time of service. I would be honored if youโd allow me to help you destroy it.โโIโd like that,โ I said.โGuards, escort him to his home. Check the roster for his inner circle, past and present. Kick them all out.โ For once, the strict rules and lists for who was considered the alphaโs inner circle worked to my benefit. All packs had to keep records. As long as Ace has been in power, heโs kept track. The positions were valued but there were shifters whoโd turned them down. Everyone knew working for Ace meant good things for your family, but it might cost you everything.A pair of my guards escorted Ace away. Several members of his inner circle followed him. Wolf Creek deserved a chance at peace.To my surprise, Viki, Aceโs wife approached me. She had yellow and purple bruises on her face, nearl
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 147
โAce Grant, I strip you of your title and your role as alpha of Wolf Creek,โ I said.โNo, you canโt do that. You canโt. I earned this.โ He stood, his hands balled into fists.For a moment, I thought he might charge me. My guards moved closer and Alec stood in front of me.Ace took a step back and Alecโs tension eased. He stepped aside, but stayed right next to me.โYou stole the title,โ I said. โYou didnโt work for it. You didnโt earn it. You didnโt prove anything to gain it.โโHe doesnโt even have a mark,โ someone shouted from behind. The gathered shifters cheered in response.โSend him to the caves!โ Another voice called. The cheers grew even wilder.I smirked, knowing I had been correct. I was never alone here, we were all prisoners.โPlease no, have mercy,โ Ace said. โI already lost my son. Isnโt that enough?โโYou donโt want to be trapped in the caves?โ I had no intention of sending him there, but I had to admit I was enjoying hearing him beg.โI didnโt betray anyone. Itโs not a
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 146
Wolf Creek was ready to greet the royal family when we arrived. The entire pack turned out, everyone gathered in front of the barn as requested.I could see them waiting as we approached, careful to keep myself hidden from view behind the guards and accompanying council. I didnโt tell them why I wanted to return here, and I was certain they were expecting some kind of happy reunion.Alec was already seething with rage, the emotion far more intense than it should be. My wolf clawed at my chest, wanting to get out to comfort her mate. Thatโs when I realized I wasnโt just sensing Alecโs emotions, I was feeling his inner wolf. And he was pissed.My wolf was distracted by her mate. Her feelings toward Wolf Creek secondary to his discomfort. It was interesting that Alecโs hate toward Wolf Creek was two-fold. I could feel his personal vendetta against my old pack mixed with a need to protect and defend his mate. In a strange way, it was kind of sweet.โLet me take lead on this,โ I said to hi
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 145
The four of us stepped through the double doors and the members of the council rose when they saw us. They had been seated at a long wood table, with a dozen chairs. At one end of the table there was a chair twice the size of the others. A crackling fire glowed in a wood fireplace behind it. The floor was dark wood and a red and gold rug sat under the long table. The chandeliers above the table were made of antlers, a very different aesthetic from the crystal Iโd seen in the other parts of the home.โThank you for waiting,โ I said, trying to sound more calm and commanding than I felt in the moment.โOf course, your highness,โ one of the men said.I walked to the larger chair and sat down. The gathered males took their seats. One side of the table was my family, on the other, the four males who made up my predecessorโs council. It was an odd arrangement, but if Spencer thought it was worth hearing what they had to say, Iโd give it a chance.โWe are honored that youโre willing to meet w
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 144
Breakfast with my friends felt familiar and safe. Sheila, Malcom, and Kyle had mostly waited to eat until we arrived. The guards stood outside the room, and at my instance, the staff was willing to leave the food and let us serve ourselves.To my friendsโ credit, they all steered the topic of conversation toward random things that were unrelated to our current situation. It was as if they knew I needed a little break before I had to figure out how to do the job Iโd committed to when I took down the old king.We ate till we were all stuffed and laughed at Malcomโs stories about trying to learn how to fix a car and accidentally setting it on fire. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I pictured Marioโs face. โI bet he never let you near his car again.โโOnly if Iโm trying to fix it. Driving Iโm fine with. Itโs when you give me tools that it causes an issue.โโIโll keep that in mind,โ I said.โYour highness,โ a male voice said.I turned and saw one of my guards. Malaki, I think.He was holdin
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 143
I stretched out my hand and he took it. The two of us silently followed Spencer. I didnโt need to look behind me to know that my guards were following me. It was one of those things I was going to have to get used to, I supposed.โHave you seen her this morning?โ I asked.โNot yet,โ Spencer said.โYou think Star can help her?โ I asked Alec.โIf anyone has a chance, itโs her,โ Alec said. โShe figured out an antidote to that toxin. And youโve seen what else she can do.โThat was part of my concern. What if Star hadnโt been able to help my mom? If she couldnโt, I wasnโt sure anyone else could.As we continued down hallways lined with doors, and up a few flights of stairs, I considered what I would even say to her. Everything in my mind about my mom was so full of conflict. I wanted to help her, but she was also such a source of pain for me. She might not have been in control, but why did she have to do that to herself in the first place? Why did she flee to Wolf Creek of all places? Why
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 142
I woke to the sound of knocking. My eyelids fluttered open as a warm pair of arms pulled me tighter. A smile spread on my lips as the events of last night came flooding into my mind.Of course, the good memories of three rounds of fucking fantastic sex with Alec were followed by the memory of the challenge. I sat up, nearly elbowing Alec in the process.โWhatโs wrong?โ His voice was groggy.โI beat the shifter king last night,โ I said.He chuckled. โYeah, youโre the queen. We already knew that.โโRight, but that means there are people expecting things from me.โ I had ideas. Big ideas. Things I wanted to change, but I wasnโt sure what the protocols were or what hoops Iโd need to jump through. Spencer had said heโd help.I glanced at the clock on the bedside table. It was ten in the morning.Holy shit.They must have ended the party without me and nobody bothered us all night.I guess there were perks to being the shifter queen.The knock sounded again and I scrambled off the bed, grabbin
