Hope y'all are enjoying the story? Do you think Alpha Killian can resist the mate bond?
~HUNTER I leaned against the rail, taking small sips from my glass of brandy as I stood on the balcony, watching my pack members go through their evening training. A moment ago, I was fully engaged in their activities, but my focus shifted a few minutes back.Now, I found myself absentmindedly observing them, my mind swirling with thoughts of my conversation with Nadia after she dropped the bombshell of her sudden pregnancy on me. Initially, I was all over the place emotionally, unsure of how to react.I was caught off guard by the news because it came at a time when I least expected it. I was also quite baffled about how it all happened. I do recall that we had sex a few weeks ago, but even before that, the doctors had already concluded that it wasn't possible for us to have a child of our own due to Nadia's unstable fertility. This news came at a time when we were both eagerly anticipating starting a family together… and so, it is all too strange at this point.But then, a strange
~SELENAFeeling the cold breeze caressing my skin, I curled up more in my bed. With sleep still holding my eyes tightly, I groggily tried to reach for the bedcovers to shield myself from the cold. But when my hand darted to different spots without finding them, I was forced to open my eyes to locate them.Turning to the other side of the bed, I found them neatly folded on top of the wardrobe. But the next second, I jumped out of bed upon seeing the time. Instantly, the lingering dizziness disappeared as I rushed around the room, throwing on the appropriate clothes for duty.I was super late for morning duties, and as I prepared my messy appearance to look presentable, even if only a bit, I also braced myself for Martha's scolding. After the Alpha appointed me as the new house help, the middle-aged lady had made it clear to me, sounding the instructions like war drums, that she hated lateness, indolence, and irregularities.I wasn't irregular, nor was I indolent, but I was well known f
~HUNTER “How is she doing?" I asked Liam, without looking up from the paper in my grasp. I had sensed his scent flood my office as the door creaked open.Hearing his footsteps drawing closer to my desk, I finally looked up. I raised a brow at him, seeing the worry etched on his face. He puffed out the air in his lungs before saying, “Just a little improvement, Alpha. Her system is slowly responding to treatment.”“Suits her,” I scoffed, feeling the anger from last night erupting in my chest once again as I nonchalantly shrugged my shoulders.Liam, however, looked perturbed by my attitude as he stared at me. He seemed to be holding back from saying what was bothering him because he knew I would take my anger out on him if he did.“What are you standing there for?" I shot him a glare.“Nothing actually… Um, Alpha… about Nadia's situation—”"Don't you dare make me reconsider my decision about that bitch!” I spat through clenched teeth."I'm not trying to make you reconsider anything… wh
~SELENAMy vision was blurry and hazy as I fluttered my eyes open, battling to regain consciousness. Finally adjusting to the brightness surrounding me, I tried placing my back on the bed, but a blistering pain rippled through me, eliciting a groan from my lips and making me stay stifled in the same position.I swallowed hard, my throat feeling parched and sore, as my mind reeled back to the nightmarish scene that led to my terrible condition.While Madam Martha was at it, whipping me, I couldn't shake the feeling that her actions were way too familiar. There was a part of me that seemed to have gone through something similar—it was a pricking feeling that my past wasn't any different from my current situation.If that is the case, then I might have been a servant. But to whom? I seriously can't wait to get back my past memories.Perhaps my past was better than this, or maybe this was better. I really can't tell, but staying here is nothing but a dire threat to my existence.At this p
~KILLIANStanding before the floor-to-ceiling glass wall that overlooks the serene environs of my prestigious pack, I brought the glass of wine in my grasp to my lips, taking a sip.Its strong taste filled my mouth, and I grimaced as it ran down my throat, burning my chest in the process. Lately, my mind has been messed up. I had no choice but to get myself involved in excessive drinking to clear my head of thoughts I shouldn't be harboring.Yet no matter how much I filled myself with it, even to the brim, I couldn't get the thoughts to wane. In my intoxicated state, I honestly don't think much about her, but once my head clears, the thought of her returns. So fierce that I can't help but surrender to it.Let's not mention how she keeps me up all night because of the pain Martha's brutal punishment inflicted on her. To this day, the appalling scene snaps something unexplainable inside of me.Goddess knows how much Jack wanted to rip the old woman's head off her body that fateful day.
~KILLIAN“Trying to remember her past?" I scoffed, feeling my chest swell with unexpected anger.Jared nodded.“Has she been able to remember anything, though?" I asked. Jared just stared at me for a while, making me uneasy.Why was I suddenly so riled up by her attempt to get back her memories? I had wanted her to remember at first. It was strange.Jared finally broke his silence with a sigh. “I don't know how, but I think she found out she’s pregnant.""She reached out to me this morning and told me... she is really confused, Alpha, and desperately wants to know who the father of her child is.”The news left me more restless than before. I ran my fingers through my hair, trying to stay calm. “So, what did you tell her?"“Nothing. I told her to come see you if she wants her questions answered, but she seems scared to meet with you.”Jack growled within me, angered that I had pushed our mate away to the point where she was now scared of us.I took a deep breath, relieved that I had man
~KILLIAN"Mind your step," I cautioned Laura, holding the car door open for her descent.We'd just pulled into the exclusive parking lot, in one of my prized luxury cars that rarely saw the light of day. I couldn't quite fathom why I chose this particular car to chauffeur her around in... But over the past three days, I've been unexpectedly forthcoming about the feelings I've been harboring for her ever since she entered my life.It's strange, really. I've never been this upfront about my emotions with women before. Even during my time with Katrina, I took my sweet time figuring out how I felt before committing.Yet, here I am, head over heels for Laura after just two months of knowing her, despite a less-than-promising start.I couldn't miss the sparkle in Laura's eyes as she gazed at the towering building before us, her jaw dropping slightly.She turned her attention back to me, her smile radiant and cheerful like spring flowers. "So, what are we doing here?" "What do you think? Is
~KILLIANAs I answered the call, Katrina's voice came through urgently, "Where are you, Killian?!”Sensing something amiss from her angry tone and the strange question, I quickly got up from the sofa and moved a distance away from the clothing area, for some privacy."What do you mean?" I asked, my brow creasing. "Seriously?" Katrina's scoff came through the line, adding to my puzzlement."Trina, please, can you explain clearly? I'm bu–" I began, but she cut me off."I'm stranded at the airport, didn't you promise to pick me up today?!" Her words hit me, and I realized I'd forgotten my promise."Wait for me. I'll be there in fifteen minutes," I replied, already rushing towards the exit.In the parking lot, I sent Jared a quick text to pick up Laura and settle the bills before hopping into my car and racing off.Cruising down the main roads, I couldn't have been more relieved. The absence of traffic jams allowed me to reach the airport before the time I'd promised Katrina.In a rush,