MasukWYATT Fuck. I wanted to rip him to shreds at that moment for even thinking of holding a blade against my mate’s neck. However, Chad held me back.“We don’t want to risk her getting hurt.”But then, it happened so quickly. Alex was able to get out of his hold, kicking his shin, and, at a fast pace, going over to where I was.I quickly held her in my arms as she breathed my scent heavily, like she had missed me. And I did miss her too—terribly. There wasn’t a day that went by that I didn’t think about her, didn’t talk about her, or wonder if she was safe.“Well, it seems we were worried for nothing,” Faye chuckled.“What more can we expect from Alex?” Chad chimed in.I smiled and held her even closer, wanting to make up for every second we had been apart. However, the moment was broken when Caleb began laughing once more, spit flying everywhere from his mouth before he glared at us with disdain.“You’re already speaking so casually like you had already won. Do you think that killing me
ALEXANDRIA I placed the cup of tea in front of Caleb. He grabbed it with both hands and took a sip while I sat in front of him.“You drank that too easily for someone leading a war,” I muttered.He paused for a while and appeared to savor the taste of the tea. “This is nice. Did you harvest it yourself?” he asked, ignoring my insinuation.“I did,” I muttered. “It’s locally grown within the mountains behind our pack. I could have easily poisoned it, too.”A small smirk appeared on his lips. “I think I know you well enough to know that you wouldn’t do something like that.”“How could you trust me so easily?” I muttered.“Because you’re a girl who had just lost her brother.”He let go of the teacup and leaned forward, taking both of my hands in his. I had the urge to pull away, but I stayed still for now.“Do you think someone like you would be able to poison someone that easily?”“I would,” I said with determination. “But you’re not my enemy here. You’re not the one who killed my broth
CALEB“Alexei Hyde has died.”I would have killed this servant for not greeting me properly, but the news he had delivered was worthy of something more than a scolding—that is, if it was true.“Continue…”He let out a deep breath, appearing frantic. “It has been the news of the entire Alpha Academy. He killed Alexei Hyde in their most recent game, and the reason is believed to be because he wanted to take the position from you in the Wolfir Council… but Alexei was a hindrance to that.”“His body is being buried back in their pack.”I couldn’t help the small smile that appeared on my lips. Wyatt Frost had always acted like a man with the moral high ground. However, in the face of power, he had shown his true colors.However, there was still some room for doubt. I glared at the servant, making him flinch and take a step back.“How sure are you of that?”He didn’t dare meet my gaze, but he still shakily answered.“Like I said a while ago, Alpha, his body has already been buried inside th
ALEXANDRIA“Pizza’s here,” Faye said, entering through the front door. She said she couldn’t think on an empty stomach, so she volunteered to buy food while I showered.I was drying my hair while she plopped onto the couch, opening the box and not wasting any time grabbing a slice.“So, how are we going to lure Alpha Caleb to your den?” she asked. I shook my head. “Really? My den?”“So Wyatt can kill him,” she said with a smirk.I sighed and also grabbed a slice of pizza. “Wouldn’t it be strange if I went to him? I think he would be suspicious, especially since he knows I don’t care about him. Should I have acted like I liked him?”She shook her head, her mouth filled with dough and cheese. She swallowed before speaking. “That would have ruined the plan from the beginning. Caleb’s most probably interested in you because you’re not like anyone he has met.”“I agree with what you said earlier,” she continued. “Just because Caleb is interested in you doesn’t mean that he’ll run to you w
WYATTHe pushed me away, standing from his seat, breathless like he couldn’t believe what I had just said.“Surprise!” Chad chimed in by my side.I tilted my head to the side as I observed him. Sweat was already forming along his temples, and I could smell his fear in the air. It was subtle at first, but once I noticed it, I couldn’t miss it.“I-I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he stammered, still trying to cover himself up.“Let’s not fool each other, Elder Arthur. Your first expression already gave it away.”He bit his lip before closing his eyes and letting out a deep breath. When he opened them again, the fear was gone, replaced by a menacing look that told me he was finally done pretending.“Where did you get this information?”“From you,” I answered without any hesitation.He raised one brow and crossed his arms in front of his chest. “Is that so?”Chad sat on one of the seats and even propped his feet on the table. I shook my head at him. He really had a way of getting
WYATTAlex and I bid our goodbyes the next morning.She had woken up earlier than usual and prepared breakfast for us, and when I walked into the dining area, I couldn’t help but smile at the sight waiting for me.“So cute,” I murmured.Her cheeks immediately turned pink.“I just thought you should eat before you leave.”“I know.”I walked toward her, unable to stop the smile on my face. There was something about the way she cared for me that still caught me off guard. It wasn’t something I was used to. Having someone wait for me, worry about me, and care whether or not I had eaten before walking into something dangerous still felt almost foreign.I leaned down and kissed her forehead.“Thank you, baby.”She smiled.I was about to turn around when she suddenly grabbed the front of my shirt and pulled me toward her. I didn’t even have time to react before her lips met mine.My body stilled at first before I fully relaxed. My eyes closed as I savored the kiss.It wasn’t long or desperat
ALEXANDRIA“Goodness, Alex. Where have you been?” By the time I finally got home, the sun was already high in the sky. I had spent the night at a 24-hour cafe, indulging in far too many ice cream sundaes, hoping to sober myself up—or at least feel a bit better. To my surprise, I did feel better th
ALEXANDRIAWhat even prompted me to do this? I had never kissed anyone before, but in that moment, I was glued to his lips like I had done so plenty of times prior. It was just a mere pressing of our lips—frankly, because I had no idea how to kiss. However, the sparks that flared with that kiss fe
ALEXANDRIAAs the last of the casket was buried beneath the soil of our humble pack, tears pricked the back of my eyes once more. I let one final tear fall before I turned away from the sight, leaving the elders to tend to Alexei’s final resting place. My pack members looked to me, most of them ap
ALEXANDRIA“You have to let him go, Alex,” Ryland, our pack’s Beta, said, his voice trembling as he grasped my arm, trying to pull me away from the most important man in my life—my twin brother. I turned to him, my eyes brimming with unshed tears. “I can’t just let him go! He has to live!” My gaz







