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Chapter 8

Author: Queen Ash
last update publish date: 2026-03-19 14:17:13

ALESSIA

The drive to Westvale passed in a blur.

My thoughts kept circling back to my husband—

No, my ex-husband.

A dull ache settled in my chest as the memory surfaced again. Max’s cold words, the disbelief in his voice when he accused me of faking my injury. As if the pain, the humiliation, the blood, had all been some desperate performance for attention.

My heart twisted.

Leaving him had been the right choice. It had to be.

Even if it still hurts.

The car slowed to a stop.

I stepped out almo
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  • COUNTDOWN TO LEAVING YOU, ALPHA   Chapter 8

    ALESSIAThe drive to Westvale passed in a blur.My thoughts kept circling back to my husband—No, my ex-husband.A dull ache settled in my chest as the memory surfaced again. Max’s cold words, the disbelief in his voice when he accused me of faking my injury. As if the pain, the humiliation, the blood, had all been some desperate performance for attention.My heart twisted.Leaving him had been the right choice. It had to be.Even if it still hurts.The car slowed to a stop. I stepped out almost on autopilot, barely noticing my surroundings as my feet touched the ground.“Alessia, here’s the key to your room.” Riley, one of the Westvale medical staff who had come to pick me up from Blacksteel Pack, slipped a sleek access card into my palm. “You can unpack and get some rest. Tomorrow I’ll have your study equipment delivered, along with a voucher for free checkups for your baby at our clinic. If you need anything else, just call me.”“Thank you, Riley,” I replied softly.I wait until h

  • COUNTDOWN TO LEAVING YOU, ALPHA   Chapter 7

    MAXIMILLIAN"Termination Agreement of the Marriage between..."The shrill ring of my phone sliced through the silence before I could read more.I groaned under my breath and reached for it, swiping to accept the call while pushing the document aside on my desk.“Alpha, it’s me,” Alex’s voice came through the line.“What is it that’s so important you had to go as far as disturbing me?” I muttered dryly.“My apologies, Alpha,” he said quickly. “I only called to remind you just in case you forgot again. You missed it last year, and this time your presence is rather important.”I leaned back against the wall and pinched the bridge of my nose. “Forgot what?”“The Full Moon Conference. It’s being hosted by the Blackfang Pack this year. As usual, both the Alpha and the Luna are expected to attend.” He paused meaningfully. “You may want to remind Luna Alessia as well.”“Oh," The sound left my mouth more as a breath than a word.With everything piling up lately, that damn conference had comple

  • COUNTDOWN TO LEAVING YOU, ALPHA   Chapter 6

    MAXIMILLIANAlessia ignoring my call was unusual. For a moment, I stared at the screen before lowering the phone.Still, I couldn’t say I was surprised. She was probably still sulking after I asked her to apologize to Clementine—likely convinced I was taking Clementine’s side, when all I wanted was to keep things from becoming more complicated.Honestly, I had no idea what had gotten into her lately. Her behavior had become increasingly childish, as if every small issue had to turn into a scene.Fine.I would deal with it later. I would speak to her myself.“Alpha.”The voice pulled me from my thoughts. I turned to see Doctor Myra standing a short distance away.“How is Lady Clementine’s condition?” she asked politely, though I knew well enough she had never been particularly fond of her.“She’s fine,” I replied shortly.“If you’re not busy, could we talk for a moment?” she asked.I gave a small nod.“I wanted to tell you about Luna’s preg—”A sudden crash shattered the quiet.The sh

  • COUNTDOWN TO LEAVING YOU, ALPHA   Chapter 5

    ALESSIAThe light was too bright when I opened my eyes—so bright that I knew, even before my vision fully cleared, that I wasn’t in my room. A sterile scent filled the air, sharp and unmistakable.My gaze drifted across the room until it settled on a figure in a white lab coat working a short distance away.“Doctor…” I tried to call out, but what left my throat was only a hoarse whisper.Doctor Myra turned at the sound. The moment she saw my open eyes, she walked quickly to my bedside.“Luna,” she said gently. “You’re awake. Do you remember what happened?”For a moment, I didn’t answer.Then I nodded.Yes. I remembered.A small smile appeared on her face. “That’s good. I’ve already examined you. Both you and the baby are fine.” Her voice softened reassuringly. “Try to stay calm and keep your mind relaxed. It will help with your recovery.”I nodded again, though a heavy knot had already formed in my chest.My hand instinctively moved to my stomach. Guilt pricked through me like needle

  • COUNTDOWN TO LEAVING YOU, ALPHA   Chapter 4

    ALESSIA“I-” I swallowed hard, my mind scrambling for excuses, for anything that might save me.Too late.Max had already closed the distance between us. His eyes were hard, his jaw tight, his knuckles wrapped around the small box so tightly they’d gone white. “Answer me.”Panic clawed at my chest—then, suddenly, an idea sparked.“This potion is good for womb health.” I blurted. “I drank it because my period was late.”For a heartbeat, he just stared at me. "So, you are not pregnant?"The words were still harsh even though I already knew well about his thoughts.I forced a smile. “I got my period this morning. Don’t worry, I’m not pregnant.”Then it was like an invisible weight was lifted from him. Relief washed over his face. He exhaled deeply, running a hand over his face, his shoulders finally loosening.“Good, I thought you were pregnant,” he muttered. “What was I thinking?"I nodded, my lips still curved into that fragile, painful smile.As long as it convinced him, as long as it

  • COUNTDOWN TO LEAVING YOU, ALPHA   Chapter 3

    ALESSIA“What do you mean?” Max stepped closer, invading my space. For a split second, something cold flickered in his eyes before his face smoothed into practiced indifference.Of course, he would pretend. Of course, he would turn it back on me — make me look like the jealous, heartless Luna, the cruel woman who couldn’t even show mercy to a grieving widow. Of course, he wouldn’t tell me the truth. Not about Clementine, not about the pup she was carrying. But none of that mattered, I’d be leaving in nine days anyway. Nine days until I could finally reclaim myself, until I could step away from the packhouse, from him, from everything that had tied me here.“Nothing,” I said quietly. Then I forced a smile that hurt my cheeks. “You’re right, Max. She needs your protection, so of course she can stay here in our home.”“I don’t want to fight right now.” Max rubbed a hand over his nose, irritation seeping through his voice. “This is settled.” His tone hardened. “Clementine will stay here f

  • COUNTDOWN TO LEAVING YOU, ALPHA   Chapter 2

    ALESSIAMax didn’t come home last night.I sat alone at the massive dining table the next morning, the room felt colder without him—too quiet and empty. Even the soft clinking of cutlery echoed uncomfortably. From the corners of the hall, I could hear the Omegas talking about me, a chorus I had grow

  • COUNTDOWN TO LEAVING YOU, ALPHA   Chapter 1

    ALESSIA“Congratulations, Alpha Maximillian. Lady Clementine is pregnant!”I had barely taken three steps out of the assessment room when I heard it.At the far end of the corridor, Alpha Maximillian Steele—my husband—held Clementine Fiore at the waist. Her belly was beginning to swell. Pregnant.“

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