Fighting For The Alpha's Mark

Xavier I snuggled closer to my mate and reached for her again, craving the warmth of last night. My hand landed on a pillow. My eyes flew open. Cold air touched the spot where her body should’ve been. I shoved the sheets back and padded to the bathroom. Empty. Her scent, vanilla, and lavender, still clung to the air. I inhaled slowly like it was a drug. I let my body fall back, raising one arm above my head. A slow grin crept onto my face. She was gone, but the memory of last night was etched into my mind. Was she shy? Had she regretted giving herself to me like that? I’d had a few drinks with the other alphas who arrived to witness Ethan's wedding. The bar smelled like sweat and poor decisions. The kind of place that made you grateful for your own territory. The hotels in Ethan's pack were barely tolerable. This one just happened to suck the least. Last night, I checked in, got my room key, and freshened up. But to my greatest surprise, I stepped out of the bathroom and froz

Savannah Five Years Later "Jermaine! Jace!" I called from the kitchen, drying my hands on a towel. "Pick up your things. Mommy has to go out soon." No answer. My pulse quickened. I abandoned the dishcloth and sprinted to their room, already imagining the worst. The silence was suspicious. My boys were never quiet unless something chaotic was happening. When I threw the door open, my heart stopped. Jermaine lay on the floor, eyes half-closed. “Jermaine!” I flew to his side. Jace was hovering over him with the oxygen mask in hand. “I was helping,” he said, eyes wide. “Like you do when he can’t breathe.” Jermaine groaned and blinked. He seemed fine. “Mommy, you get worried so much.” His twin agreed and they laughed. Relief crashed into me. I pulled them both close. My hands were still shaking. The dimples on their cheeks deepened as they chuckled. My chest caved in. Little Rascals. The floor that I had cleaned about an hour ago was surrounded by smears of paint, glitter gl

Savannah My wolf thundered through the woods, crashing through brush and bolting between trees. My lungs burned. My legs ached. But I didn’t dare stop. The roads were too risky. If anyone saw me like this, I’d be caught. There was a law that we had to remain in human form on highways to avoid accidents. But I couldn’t shift back. I didn’t want Xavier to find me. I kept weaving through the trees, dodging roots, ignoring the sting of bees clinging to my fur. By the time I reached the outskirts of town, my legs felt like dead weight. My bones cracked and fur receded. I stumbled on two legs, trembling and pulling on my clothes, barely able to stand. I pushed forward until I reached the house, banging at the door. My heart spiked. Had Xavier already found out where I lived? Had he taken my boys? I slammed my fists harder. Finally, the lock clicked, and the door swung open to reveal an angry Eve. “What the hell is wrong with you? You disappear, don’t answer my calls, and now you're ba

SavannahMy heart nearly burst from my chest when my gaze locked onto Xavier. He seemed to be on the lookout for me, as there were over ten military officers right in his house. The intensity of his stare made me shiver. My legs wobbled, refusing to hold my weight properly.I wasn't even doing anything wrong, yet his stare made me feel like a guilty child caught with their hands in the cookie jar.Dread settled in my bones. Somehow, Eve's optimistic tone kept ringing in my head. It's not like I've stolen the money yet, nor did I force that little girl to call me her mother.The thought of Xavier finding out the truth and rejecting me made my stomach churn. My ex, Eddie, wasn't even my mate, yet I suffered through his rejection, still carrying the scars to this day. I wasn't sure if I could survive the rejection of a fated mate.This Alpha was so powerful that he had the ability to erase me from existence with a single command. He took a step toward me. I shuffled backward.But I notic

SavannahXavier guided me out of the room, holding my hand. Each step toward the staircase felt like the slow ticking of a clock counting down to a bomb explosion. I held onto his hand tighter, seeking stability as my legs threatened to betray me.Deceit was a terrible thing. It caused a heavy weight to press against my heart. I could feel the physical force against my ribs. When we reached the landing, my gaze landed on a man and a woman waiting below.The man seemed powerful, the kind that had experienced years of leadership and ruthlessness. He had salt-and-pepper hair and was huge. Beside him stood a tall and slim woman exuding grace. Her skin shone like glass, and if one were to add years to me,I could pass for her. This was weird.The woman gasped and cried out, "Sasha, my darling!" She rushed forward, breaking into a run. My body locked up as she pulled me into a bear hug. She didn’t sense that I wasn’t Sasha, and with her face inches from mine when she pulled away, panic twis