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068. Cost of silence...
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2024-12-28 22:09:35
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The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 069. Pack matters...
DAMIEN'S POV "Dane," my voice pierced the room like a blade. “How’s our weapon deal with Kara progressing?”The scent of paper and leather filled the room as I leaned over the map sprawled across the mahogany table in my office. The atmosphere was tense, broken only by the quiet buzz of whispers from the group of pack members surrounding me. Various objects and markings littered the map, denoting key details: dormitories, boundaries, pack gates, mercenaries, and supply routes. This wasn’t just a map; it was the lifeline of our territory.Dane, standing to my right, straightened immediately. “Good, Alpha Damien. The shipment will arrive on schedule,” he said steadily though with caution.“And the new dealers?” I raised an eyebrow, my gaze piercing.He hesitated for a fraction of a second before replying, “Going well the last time we spoke.”“And that was…?”“Three days ago,” Dane confirmed.I nodded, processing the information. “Alright. Check on them. Ensure there are no loose ends
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-29The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 070. An incident...
~DAMIEN'S POV~The room seemed to hold its breath. Evan’s words struck like a hammer to the chest, echoing through every corner of the office. For a moment, my thoughts stilled, and my body froze as his words sank in, pressing down on my chest like a heavy blanket.“My Jean… She’s… she’s gone,” he repeated, his voice trembling, filled with sorrow.I stared at him, unable to fully process the weight of those words. “Jean?” I finally managed, my voice cracking despite myself.Evan nodded, his eyes glassy, distant, as if he were staring into a void that no one else could see. “She didn’t make it. The hospital just called.”A deep growl rumbled in my chest, the primal response of a wolf whose pack had been wounded. My fists clenched tightly at my sides, the nails digging into my palms as a storm of grief and anger threatened to consume me. “How?” I demanded, my voice harsher than I intended, a raw edge slicing through the tension in the room. “How is this possible? She was recovering.
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-29The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 071. Foul play...
~ESPERANZA’S POV~The hallway felt colder than usual, the fluorescent lights casting a pale glow on the linoleum floor. I sat in one of the chairs lining the corridor, my face buried in my hands. My chest heaved with silent sobs, and my tears soaked into the fabric of my sleeves. My mind raced, replaying the scene in that room over and over again.I had walked in and found her… found her dead and I couldn’t help but blame myself for not arriving earlier. Maybe I would have been there with her and this wouldn’t have happened.The sound of approaching footsteps pulled me from my thoughts. I glanced up, my vision blurry from the tears.“Dad…” I choked out as I saw him stride toward me. Though he’s trying to hide it, his face showed worry and anger.He didn’t hesitate. His arms wrapped around me tightly, and the dam I’d tried so hard to hold back broke. “Dad… I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I should have…” My voice trembled, unable to complete the thought.“Shhh, it’s alright. It’s not your fa
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-30The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 072. The Morning After...
About an hour earlier…~RUBY'S POV~I woke up to the soft light of morning spilling through the curtains and the warmth it came with, stretching and yawning as the remnants of sleep left my body. The events of last night lingered in my mind like a hazy dream. For a brief, peaceful moment, I felt the warmth of contentment. But when I turned my head, the other side of the bed was empty.I sat up abruptly, clutching the sheet to my chest. My heart sank, a mix of emotions swirling within me. “Son of a bitch,” I muttered under my breath, a bitter laugh escaping my lips.‘So that’s it?’ I thought bitterly. ‘After all this, he just leaves without a word? Without a trace. Typical Roman.’I scoffed, shaking my head as if to clear the memories trying to convince myself I didn’t care. Fine. If we ever meet and he tries to bring this up, I’ll deny everything. All of it. I’ll act like it never happened. My jaw tightened as I replayed fragments of last night in my mind, the memory of his touch, h
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-31The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 073. Cold Truth...
~Ruby’s POV~The hospital smelled like antiseptic and sadness. It was a sharp, clean smell that made my chest feel heavier. The only sound that filled the tense silence as Liam drove us to the hospital was the hum of the car's engine. My hands fidgeted in my lap, clutching my phone like a lifeline. The text from Esperanza played over and over in my mind, each word cutting deeper.“We lost Aunt Jean.”Those four words had unraveled something inside me. I couldn’t think straight. My body moved on autopilot, dragging me from the car to the hospital reception desk and now to the ward where Aunt Jean had spent her last days.I pushed open the door without hesitation, and there they were—Uncle Damien, Uncle Evan, Dane, Isaac, and Esperanza. The room fell silent as all eyes turned toward me.“Ruby,” Esperanza gasped, standing abruptly. Her face was streaked with tears, her nose red, and her hands trembling. She ran to me, her arms wrapping tightly around my waist.“I’m so sorry, Ruby,” she
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-31The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 074. Teddies, Treats, Truths...
~Rhett’s POV The amusement park was everything I had imagined it would be—bright colors, thrilling rides, the smell of buttery popcorn and sweet cotton candy wafting through the air just like our previous outing with Uncle Liam. People moved around us, their laughter and shouts mixing into the lively sounds of a busy day. Ruby, Aunt Helen, and I stood near the entrance, and I couldn't help the giddy smile spreading across my face.“Alright, Rhett, lead the way,” Ruby said, nudging me with her elbow.“Oh, I definitely will,” I said playfully. “This way, ladies.”We went for the games first . I picked a booth where you had to knock over cans with a ball. It looked simple enough, but it wasn’t. I threw the first ball too high, and it soared past the cans. My second throw was better, but it only knocked over one can. I frowned, determined to win. By the time I knocked over the final can on my third attempt, the booth operator handed me a giant teddy bear.I groaned. "Oh, come on! Not t
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-31The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 075. Reckoning...
~Roman's POV~I stepped out of the hotel into the clear morning air. The city lights flickered like scattered stars, and I hailed the first cab I saw. Sliding into the backseat, I gave the driver my address.The hum of the engine and the soft city noise did nothing to calm the storm brewing inside me. My thoughts churned with questions about Abel. Why now?The cab pulled up in front of my house, and I paid the driver without waiting for change. My shoes echoed against the stone pathway as I made my way inside. The air in the house felt heavy, laden with memories and the weight of solitude. Without hesitation, I headed straight to my room, dropping my keys on the dresser.Grabbing my phone, I dialed Kai."I'm here. Come to my room now," I said curtly before hanging up.Moments later, a knock echoed through the door."Come in," I called, settling into the armchair by the window.Kai walked in, his usual casual demeanor replaced by a seriousness that only added to my unease. He took a s
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-31The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 076. Change of Plans...
~Ruby’s POV~I hugged Esperanza tightly before watching her step into the cab. "Thanks for coming," she said with a faint, sad smile on her face."Anytime, you’re always welcome," I replied, holding her close for a second longer before letting go. I stood there and watched as the car drove away, disappearing down the road, leaving a lingering sense of loss in the air. The morning sun cast a warm glow, but the chill of the moment felt heavier than the breeze that swept through the street.I stood there for a moment, letting the weight of the morning settle. Beside me, Liam shifted his stance, sensing the shift in mood. “You hungry?” he asked, his tone light, trying to lift the atmosphere that felt thick with unexpressed grief.“Starving,” I admitted, forcing a small smile, though my stomach twisted in knots. “Let’s find somewhere close by.” The idea of food felt trivial, yet there was a comfort in routine that I craved.A few minutes later, we found ourselves at a small restaurant, t
Huling Na-update : 2024-12-31
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The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 260. Peace, finally (Epilogue)
~Teen Ruby's POV~The wind on Silver Frost Peak has a fresh smell in spring—crisp pine, lilacs, and a hint of warmth. It feels calm and settled. It's been almost twelve years since the last war ended. Twelve years since blood was spilled, and we lived in fear. After all this time, our world can finally breathe easy again.And now? The Silver Frost Pack isn't just a stronghold. It's home. It’s laughter echoing from stone balconies. It’s children playing without looking over their shoulders. It’s wolves racing through wildflower fields, not for battle, but for joy.Mom and Dad—they’re not just my parents. They’re legends.Everyone knows Ruby Blackwood D’Angelo and Roman D’Angelo. The Luna who once stood on cracked bones to protect her blood, and the Alpha who bent his power to hold her heart.But at home? They're just Mom and Dad.Dad still smirks when he catches Mom rolling her eyes. Mom still mutters “I swear I’ll murder him” when he forgets to close the back door. He still doesn’
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 259. Stay With Me...
Ruby's POVRoman was quiet after the fight. Too quiet.He didn’t complain about the bruises, the slow way he moved, or how he occasionally winced when standing too fast. He just… watched me. Every time I brought him water or pressed a cool cloth to his shoulder, every time I adjusted his bandage or touched his arm longer than necessary—he watched me.Not like a patient. Like a man memorising his reason to stay alive.He didn’t ask for help, but I gave it. Just like he once nursed me when I was broken, lost, confused, and afraid of what I’d become. Back then, his hands had steadied me without demanding anything in return. So now, I gave him the same.It felt… right.The pack had settled for now. No threats. No chaos. No one knocking on the door screaming for blood. Just silence and this fragile space we were building together, like walking on a glass bridge in bare feet.And then, one evening—when the bruising on his cheek had finally faded to a yellow-brown smear and the dark exhaus
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 258. Fire and Ash...
~Roman's POV~The scent hit me first.The smell was heavy and strong—like a mix of blood and smoke in the wet earth. Even though it had rained yesterday, the dampness couldn’t cover up that other smell. It was sharp and metallic, and it felt deeply unsettling.The moonlight filtered through the trees, creating bright spots on the ground while shadows from the low branches danced around us. As Kai and I made our way through the woods, I could hear the crunch of twigs and leaves under my boots, but I wasn't focused on the here and now. My thoughts were racing ahead, wondering what awaited us.And then we saw him.“Rhett?” I stopped short.He was just standing there. Still as stone, eyes wide like he’d seen a ghost. His lips were slightly parted, his skin a few shades too pale.Kai stepped up beside me. “How the hell—?”“I don’t know,” Rhett said quickly. “I swear I don’t. One minute I was in the room... and the next... I was here.”“Sleepwalking?” I asked, my chest tightening as I ste
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 257. Reckoning...
~Ruby’s POV~The wind was sharp that night—cold and wild, like it knew what I was walking into.It didn’t howl. It whispered. Like the trees were holding their breath, the stars refusing to blink. A silence thick enough to hear your own heartbeat in your throat.I left the letter folded neatly on the kitchen counter. One for Roman. One for the twins. I didn’t write much—no drawn-out goodbyes, no sentimental fluff. Just enough for them to understand I had to do this alone.I couldn't risk Roman holding me back. Not with his heart, not with his fear. Not this time.And now I stood beneath the broken arches of the ruined sanctuary, deep in the forest where no streetlights dared to shine. The stones were old, their carvings worn down by the wind and time. Moss covered everything, feeling thick and damp beneath my boots. The shattered stained-glass window above let in bits of moonlight, casting patches of red and blue on the floor like blood and bruises.She was already there, of course.
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 256. Unknown Heritage...
~Ruby's POV~I knew something was wrong the second I saw Rhett sitting on the edge of the couch, shoulders tight, hands tucked beneath his thighs like he was trying to stop himself from shaking. His eyes darted to me when I walked in, then back to the floor.“Mom,” he whispered.I sat beside him. “What is it, baby?”He looked up, his little face pale and frightened. “There was… there was light. From my hands. Like real light, not in my head. It burned.”I bit my lips. Roman had actually told me what he sawI didn’t know what to say at first. I felt Roman’s shadow behind me, his presence instantly tense.“What do you mean, it burned?” I asked carefully.“I dreamed again,” Rhett continued. “Shadows and fire. But this time… when I woke up, my hands were glowing. Like fire, but not hot. And then it stopped. And it happened earlier today during training.” I reached out, gently cupping his cheek. “Did anyone else see it?”He shook his head. “Just me, Aunt Esperanza and Uncle Evan.“Okay,”
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 255. Burst of Light...
~Roman’s POV~The late afternoon sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm glow over the open training field. The air was filled with the sounds of light grunts, the thud of feet on the ground, and the rustle of grass being disturbed by determined movements. I stood just outside the entrance to the field, my hands in my pockets, quietly watching everything happen.In the centre of the clearing, Rhett was hard at work. Sweat trickled down his forehead, and his cheeks were bright red from the effort. His moves were sharp. They weren’t perfect—he was only six, after all—but the fact that he was out here, going up against Evan and Esperanza, said a lot."Keep working on those forms, Rhett!" Evan called out."You're doing really well," Esperanza added from the sideline, her arms crossed, a satisfied smirk on her face.I watched as Rhett adjusted his footing, shifting his weight like Evan taught him. He maintained a wide stance, with his knees bent just enough, his spine straight, and his f
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 254. Back to Claim Him...
~Ruby's POV~“Miss me, Ruby?”My breath caught. My throat went dry. That voice—smooth, mocking, sharp like a blade drawn slowly from its sheath.“Sarah,” I whispered.She laughed. “Still sounds good coming out of your mouth. But don’t worry—I’m not here to play games. Not yet.”And then, just before the line went dead: “Roman is mine and I’ll make sure of it. So be ready, Ruby. I always get what I want.”It echoed in my ears long after the silence took over. The words weren’t new. She’d said them once before, months ago at that party.That night still haunted me.Her red dress. Her wineglass clutched with elegance. Her gaze, like a sniper’s, locked on Roman and burning holes through me.“I don’t know what little fairytale you’re living in,” she’d whispered that night, smiling like we were old friends. “But Roman belongs to me. And I don’t lose.”I hadn't taken it seriously. I’d told myself she was just jealous. Obsessed. Bitter.But now?Now I knew better.I stormed down the hallway.
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 253. Return...
~Kai’s POV~The dim blue glow of my laptop screen was the only light in the office, throwing strange shadows across the scattered papers and empty coffee cups. My fingers flew across the keyboard, heart hammering in my chest as I pulled the last of the encrypted files from Damien’s hidden folder.Almost there. Just a few more seconds.Lines of code scrolled faster than my eyes could follow, the Tribunal’s secure database unravelling in front of me like an old, fragile map. I had hacked into high-clearance systems before—military, government, and even private wolf packs—but this felt different. More dangerous. More... necessary."Come on," I muttered, tapping my foot anxiously.Finally, the upload bar blinked green: SUBMISSION COMPLETE.I sat back with a sharp breath, wiping my forehead with the back of my hand. The files—everything: illegal experiments, secret auctions, conspiracies — were now public. Leaked under a fake, high-level Alpha Court signature. The Tribunal had no choic
The Alpha's Castaway Mate: Mummy, Is He Our Daddy? 252. Battle for Silver Frost...
~Ruby's POV~We were under attack.The cold night air hit my face as I stood on the balcony, the wind tugging at my clothes. My heart raced in my chest, pounding hard. Below, I watched as soldiers and warriors sprang into action, their weapons shining in the dim light. I could hear their shouts and the commands being yelled over the growing tension.No time to waste.I quickly turned and raced down the marble stairs, the sound of my boots pounding against the floor ringing in my ears. I wasn’t thinking about the warriors gathering or the enemies getting closer; my main concern was the kids.Always the kids.I reached their room and flung the door open, my breath coming fast.“Mom?” Rhett sat up in bed, rubbing his eyes, confusion twisting his young face.“What’s going on?” Little Ruby asked.I forced a smile — a poor disguise, but the best I could manage. I crouched quickly beside their beds, gathering them close.“Nothing too serious," I said lightly. "Just a small fight. Nothing t
