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C.J. PrimerI'm leaving you guys dangling on the edge of a cliff again with this one... but don't worry, the next chapter is already in the pipeline and I'll get it to you guys as soon as I can!
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The Denver Alpha 29
JULIETThe cold metal of the handcuffs digs into my wrists as I shift positions against the hard plastic seat in the back of the squad car, leaning forward to alleviate the pressure against them. They’re cuffed behind me, leaving little room for comfort as I’m jostled around with every turn we take and every bump in the road.I can’t believe this is happening again. The first time, at least I could cry foul because I hadn’t actually done what I was being accused of. That’s not the case tonight, though- which has me nervous that I may not get out of this one as easily. I know Cole’s well-connected, but I’ve yet to learn how far his reach really goes. As it is, my stomach’s in knots, twisted with uncertainty about my fate.The officer driving the car suddenly takes a left turn at high speed, sending me sliding across the back seat and slamming into the door. My head thumps against the window and I cry out on impact, but the only response from the cops is the sound of their low chuckles
The Denver Alpha 30
COLEThe last time I allowed my emotions to rule me, I got a girl pregnant. Margot Kinney was a beautiful distraction at a time when our pack was in turmoil, all coy smiles and shy glances across the bar. With her natural blonde hair and sweet girl nextdoor vibe, She was my type to a T, and once I approached her and introduced myself, it didn’t take long for us to wind up in the back office of the club together. I was looking for an escape that night and I found it between her thighs.What I thought was a single night of passion turned into a life-altering event. Margot showed up at the club two months later to tell me she was pregnant. After a lot of back and forth with my advisors, I decided to do the unthinkable; to let a human in on our secret. It was the only way to secure a future for my son- a risk I had to take and a revelation that she didn’t take well. When Margot asked for time to process everything, I granted it to her, knowing she’d be back. She didn’t come from money or
The Denver Alpha 31
JULIET Cold. Empty. Numb. Last night emotionally drained me, and I woke up today still exhausted. I haven’t left my room. Have barely left my bed. I turned my phone off to silence all communication, though Shay showed up with a sandwich this afternoon and made me tell her what happened as I forced down a few bites. I’m still angry. Heartbroken. But more than anything, I’m just tired. Tired of trying so hard to assert my independence in a world that will never see me as anything but a weak, naïve, sheltered little girl. Tired of being made to feel like asserting myself is somehow wrong, and that I should bite my tongue and bow to the authority of the men in charge. No more. I refuse to swallow my opinions or live my life as a mindless piece of arm candy. I’m done pretending to play the part of the perfect daughter and sister of the alpha. I want to be seen. Heard. Respected. I really thought Cole was different. I thought he was beginning to see the real me; to treat me as an equal
The Denver Alpha 32
COLEA dull humming sound rouses me from sleep, and when I force my eyes open, the light spilling into my bedroom through the cracks in my blinds is brighter than it usually is. It takes me a second to realize it’s because I must’ve forgotten to set my alarm again, and I’m immediately brought back to the last time I forgot to set it and accidentally slept in.I woke up with Juliet in my arms that morning. I’d spent the night buried inside her, finally giving into the temptation I’d been resisting since the day she arrived and making her mine in every sense of the word.Was that really just days ago?So much has happened since.I roll over to find the other side of the bed cold, feeling her absence profoundly. It’s no wonder I was drawn to Juliet like a moth to a flame; that I was powerless to resist the pull between us. She’s my fated mate. My other half; the one person who was meant just for me.And I fucked it all up.The humming sound starts up again, a buzzing that I realize is co
The Denver Alpha 33
JULIETI have no idea what I’m doing. I’ve never been the type to run away from my problems, but I was so overwhelmed last night that I couldn’t see any other option. So I called and asked Jax and Quinn to come get me, blaming it on homesickness.I should’ve known they’d see through my lie.As soon as Quinn and I get into my room, she pulls me over to sit on the bed with her and asks me what’s really going on, and I come clean about all of it. About the crush I had on Cole and the way I pursued him. How I kept flirting with disaster until he finally caved. How I fell for him, gave myself to him completely, and how much he hurt me when he said I wasn’t what he wanted. How I ended things between us the night before last, then we discovered that we’re fated mates.I didn’t think I had any tears left to cry, but somehow, they still come. It’s cathartic in a way to let it all out. I tell Quinn everything, and when I’m done, it feels like a massive weight has been lifted. She doesn’t respon
The Denver Alpha 34
COLEBlonde hair whips around Juliet’s face as she screams out in anxious excitement and pushes off from the platform to sail over the trees. She kicks out her dangling legs, screaming and laughing as she builds momentum, rapidly disappearing from view until she’s little more than a speck in the distance.The video ends and I immediately replay it. I’ve already watched it at least ten times since Jax sent it to me, soaking in the bright smile on Juliet’s face, the joyful sounds she makes as she flies over the trees on the zip line. The three of them have been out all day doing touristy things in the area and I can’t say I’m surprised that ziplining made the list. It’s the perfect fit for Juliet’s reckless, wild nature, as evidenced by how much fun she’s having in the video.I replay it again.She looks beautiful. Free. Completely in her element as she rides the wave of adrenaline.Breathing a heavy sigh, I toss my phone onto the pool lounger beside me, leaning back and throwing an arm
The Denver Alpha 35
JULIETI close my eyes as I step underneath the stream of hot water cascading down from the rainfall showerhead, tipping my head back and combing my fingers through my hair to wash out the shampoo. It smells like Cole, and so did the body wash. It’s a little ironic that I decided to take a shower so I didn’t walk into breakfast reeking of him, but by using the products in here, my scent is still a dead giveaway as to where I’ve spent the night. Part of me likes that. My wolf preens at the thought of everyone knowing I’m his. That he’s mine.I hear the shower door open behind me, resisting the urge to squirm under the weight of Cole’s attention as I hear him step inside. With my eyes still closed, I may not be able to see him, but that doesn’t mean I don’t feel the weight of his stare practically eating me alive.His feet slap against the tile as he moves closer, and despite the temperature of the water and the thick steam surrounding me, a shiver runs down my spine. My inner animal s
The Denver Alpha 36
COLELife has a funny way of working out. When I look back on how things were when Juliet first arrived in Denver, it’s crazy to think how far we’ve come. Back then, I wanted nothing more than for her to turn around, go home, and stop disrupting my life. Now, I can’t imagine it without her.My mate.A grin spreads across my face as I watch Juliet from where I’m parked at the curb on Denver U’s campus. She’s chatting with a few other students, including Tobias, as they exit one of the school buildings and start down the walkway. My possessive side flares as she laughs at something Tobias says, but I try to tamp it down quickly, not wanting to put a damper on her first day because I can’t control my own jealousy.I shouldn’t be jealous. Juliet’s mine, and Tobias wouldn’t step a toe out of line with her unless he had a death wish. Still, I can’t help but want to be the only one who makes her laugh like that. The only one who captures her attention.As if she can read my thoughts, her gaz
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