Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow

Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow

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Adasha has endured seven years as the Luna of Woodshire, trapped in a nightmare of cruelty and control at the hands of her possessive chosen mate, Alpha Randy. Desperate to escape his violent grip, she risks everything, fleeing into the depths of the woods with nothing but a small bag and an unyielding resolve to reclaim her freedom. However, freedom comes at a cost. Captured by another powerful pack, Adasha finds herself face-to-face with a commanding and enigmatic Alpha who sees through her lies. Yet, instead of rejecting her, he is inexplicably drawn to her—for reasons she cannot fathom, she is his destined mate. Caught between the fear of being returned to Randy and the glimmer of hope this new pack offers, Adasha must tread carefully. As secrets unravel and danger closes in, her path becomes a delicate balance between survival and a chance at the life she has long yearned for.

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01 Another Dreadful Night  

Adasha

Living in a gilded cage—this is my reality. For some of us, life becomes an inescapable trap, bound by invisible chains that are too tight, too complex to break. No matter how hard we try to free ourselves, we remain ensnared.

At eighteen, I was chosen to be Luna of Woodshire. What should have been an honour quickly turned into a waking nightmare. Back then, Randy—my husband and Alpha—had seemed perfect. 

He was charming, attentive, and loving during our courtship. Everyone envied me, even to the point of jealousy. I lost friends over it, but I didn’t care. We weren’t fated mates, but I told myself love could grow.

For the first year, it did seem like a dream. Then the dream soured. Randy revealed a darker side—jealous, controlling, violent. Every attempt I made to leave only worsened the situation.

He wielded his power like a weapon, threatening to eliminate my parents if I tried to escape. It wasn’t an empty threat; Randy controlled the entire western territory and had the means to make good on it. 

To ensure my compliance, he cut me off completely from my family, banning all contact. I was isolated, just as he’d planned—no friends, no family, only him.

He stripped me of my Luna responsibilities, delegating them to the Beta’s wife, leaving me with no resources and no purpose outside the walls of our home. 

After my first attempt to run, he locked me away in our apartment within the pack house for eight long months. 

I was only freed when his Beta intervened, forcing him to grant me a sliver of liberty. But it wasn’t real freedom. It was a leash, designed to keep me tethered.

Randy’s suspicions were unrelenting. He accused me of infidelity, deceit, and betrayal over the smallest interactions. 

Smiling at a man, exchanging pleasantries at an event—it all ended with punishment at home. I was suffocating under the weight of his paranoia and cruelty. 

The pack’s pity was meaningless. No one dared challenge the most powerful Alpha.

Six years into this harrowing marriage, I was hosting a gala. It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but for me, it was just another minefield to navigate. 

Every glance, every word had to be carefully measured to avoid provoking Randy’s wrath. His possessive gaze followed me everywhere, a constant reminder of the danger I lived in.

The gala was exhausting, but it presented an opportunity I couldn’t ignore. Since Randy had banished my parents, I had lived in constant agony, wondering about their well-being. 

I knew they were with Alpha Jason’s pack now, but all attempts to contact them had failed. 

Randy used their safety as leverage, a leash he tightened whenever I showed signs of defiance. If he wasn’t happy, I’d lose all hope of ever seeing them again.

Randy’s threats were not idle. His dominance over the west was absolute, and eliminating his enemies—or perceived enemies—was second nature to him. 

Other Alphas admired his iron rule, a chilling reality I struggled to accept.

Desperation to escape consumed me, but I couldn’t act without knowing my parents were safe. My only hope lay with Alpha Jason. 

Though we’d met briefly as teenagers during camp, we were little more than acquaintances. Still, I clung to the hope that our shared family bond might compel him to help.

Lost in thought, I debated how to approach Jason without arousing Randy’s suspicions. Before I could decide, Jason appeared and extended a hand, asking me to dance. 

My instincts screamed to decline, but I knew this might be my only chance to speak to him. I glanced at Randy, gauging his reaction. 

He gave a brief, disinterested nod before looking away—a rare display of indifference.

With a mix of apprehension and determination, I accepted Jason’s hand.

The gala unfolded in the sprawling gardens, every corner bathed in soft, golden light. With so many eyes around us, I felt a rare sense of safety as Jason and I danced. 

His presence was steady, his demeanor calm, and when he suggested a stroll to admire the garden’s lush expanse, I agreed without hesitation. It was an opportunity I couldn’t afford to miss.

Under the guise of polite conversation, I seized the moment to plead for his help. My words spilled out, desperate yet cautious, and Jason listened intently, his expression grave. 

He promised to assist, assuring me that I would soon reconnect with my parents. For the first time in what felt like an eternity, a glimmer of hope broke through the suffocating darkness that had become my life.

What I failed to notice, however, was the storm brewing within Randy. His eyes had followed my every move, his anger carefully concealed beneath a mask of calm. 

It wasn’t until we returned to the Pack House that his true emotions began to surface. The click of the bedroom door locking behind us sent a shiver of dread down my spine. 

The silence was deafening, and I knew immediately—I had overstepped. The consequences would be severe.



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Janel
I really loved this story. From start to finish..
2025-04-20 00:41:34
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Joyce Umukoro
thank you for this beautiful love. l just hope there be sequence to this perfect ending. you really know to keep your reader wanting.
2025-04-02 00:47:40
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Jess
A flawless writer who pulls you in and never lets you go. If I could give this more stars, I would. A must read for werewolf fans. In fact, ALL Karima’s books are must reads!!
2025-03-31 03:22:44
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Rahinatu
Awesome story - definitely more than five stars. Will be reading this over and over again.
2025-03-30 17:35:41
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J.Abi
Perfect! This author truly captures you in her worlds and I just want it to go on forever!! Amazing!!
2025-03-30 12:19:03
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April
An amazing read, it has it all the twist, turns into surprises. Karima another one of your books, I couldn't put down. If you're reading this review, my advice is for you to read all of her books. Because they are all terrific I can't pick just one. Happy reading everyone.
2025-03-30 10:05:41
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Ira
Wow oh wow!!! Karima, you have done it again!!! This book is Amazing and I can’t wait for your next masterpiece. You kept me guessing throughout the story and wrapped it up so nicely. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to start a book that will captivate them from beginning to end!!!
2025-03-30 09:28:53
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Eulinda
This book is an absolute must read. The storyline is captivating throughout as it follows the journey of Adasha with many twist and turns along the way. Another masterpiece by Karima. Highly recommended.
2025-03-30 09:14:15
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Dana E
Awesome book!!!!
2025-03-30 08:16:46
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dreamy
it deserves more then 5 star but it's the highest so that it is , Karima Sa'ad Usman you are my favourite writer here and not deleting this app is just for you.
2025-03-30 07:20:38
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i love this book it's an awesome story ............
2025-03-30 07:18:50
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Pheonix
Thank you for another Amazing book! I am sad it’s over looking forward to your next book.
2025-03-30 05:14:44
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abs_ys
there is romance but not clingy, action but not unrealistic, good people are good but not fool or like white lotus but sharp,couples don't hide frome eachother but trust eachother and still everything is realistic not like fairytale which is not possible(except it's shifter story which is not real).
2025-03-30 00:25:50
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abs_ys
an amazing story with regular updates, the twist and turns are blowing my mind although I have been reading Karima for long time but her twist comes like a real twist which you would never see comeing and still feel realistic.
2025-03-30 00:21:08
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Ragini Gokul
wow an amazing book thus far, kudos to the author, please load more chapters
2025-02-28 03:51:26
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247 Chapters
01 Another Dreadful Night  
AdashaLiving in a gilded cage—this is my reality. For some of us, life becomes an inescapable trap, bound by invisible chains that are too tight, too complex to break. No matter how hard we try to free ourselves, we remain ensnared.At eighteen, I was chosen to be Luna of Woodshire. What should have been an honour quickly turned into a waking nightmare. Back then, Randy—my husband and Alpha—had seemed perfect. He was charming, attentive, and loving during our courtship. Everyone envied me, even to the point of jealousy. I lost friends over it, but I didn’t care. We weren’t fated mates, but I told myself love could grow.For the first year, it did seem like a dream. Then the dream soured. Randy revealed a darker side—jealous, controlling, violent. Every attempt I made to leave only worsened the situation.He wielded his power like a weapon, threatening to eliminate my parents if I tried to escape. It wasn’t an empty threat; Randy controlled the entire western territory and had the me
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02 His Anger
AdashaThe slap came without warning, a crack of force that sent my head snapping to the side. Pain blossomed across my cheek, sharp and stinging, leaving me disoriented. My breath hitched, caught somewhere between shock and fear. I stumbled backward, my body colliding with the cold, unyielding wall behind me. There was nowhere to go—not that escape was even an option.“Randy, please,” I whispered, my voice trembling, barely audible over the pounding of my heart. My hands lifted instinctively, palms out, a futile gesture of defense. His fury was palpable, radiating from him in waves that seemed to thicken the very air. His chest heaved, his jaw clenched, and his eyes—those darkened, unrelenting eyes—locked onto mine with a promise I didn’t dare challenge.“Are you not happy here, Adasha?” he asked, his voice chillingly calm. Each word was measured, deliberate, slicing through the tension like a blade. But I knew better than to trust his composure. It wasn’t real. It was the mask
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03 A Monster In Love
AdashaWhen Randy was finally done, I lay there, too broken to move. My body ached, my soul reduced to tatters.In his usual twisted way, Randy shifted from monster to caregiver, lifting me as though I were fragile, precious even. He cradled me against his chest, the contradiction in his touch as jarring as the bruises forming beneath my skin. Silent and shattered, I let him carry me to the bathroom. set me down gently, his hands careful now, as if to erase the brutality that had preceded this moment.The hot bath filled the room with steam, but I couldn’t feel its warmth. The water lapped at my skin, but all I felt was cold—an icy numbness that settled in my chest, spreading until it reached every corner of me. Cold and disgusted. Not just with him, but with myself.“You need to stop provoking me like this, Adasha,” he murmured, his tone soft, almost tender, as though he were comforting a wounded child. His hands moved the sponge over my battered skin with a gentleness that made
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04 A Shock
AdashaMorning crept in slowly, the pale light casting long shadows across the room. Randy’s presence loomed heavy, as suffocating as ever.The buzz of his phone broke the silence, and he answered it sharply, his tone clipped and controlled.“Jason,” he said, and my stomach dropped. Why was Jason calling him?Anxiety surged through me, my pulse roaring in my ears as I strained to catch the other side of the conversation.Randy’s voice grew colder with each word. “I see,” he said, the sharp edge of anger unmistakable. His gaze turned to me, piercing and heavy, pinning me in place.I felt exposed, every secret laid bare under his suspicion.“Okay. Thank you,” he said curtly, ending the call.He set the phone aside and turned his full attention to me. His expression was dark, menacing, and my breath hitched as the silence stretched.“Did you think Jason would go against me, Adasha?” he asked, his voice low and deadly.I froze, panic surging. What had Jason told him?“Throwing yourself at
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05 Ready To Escape
AdashaThere was no time to second-guess, no space for hesitation. I had been planning this moment for years—three long, agonizing years of plotting, preparing, and waiting for the right time to escape. Each failed attempt had come at a terrible cost.To Randy, my efforts to leave weren’t just acts of defiance; they were personal insults, each failure punished with a fury that left me shattered in every possible way. His rage broke my body and crushed my spirit, leaving scars that ran far deeper than the surface. Every attempt chipped away at who I once was, leaving only fragments of myself behind.But not this time.This time, I wasn’t planning to fail.Some might suggest I seek help from Randy’s family, but they were no saviors. They were as cruel as he was, circling me like vultures, eager for my downfall. Their judgment and disdain were relentless, treating me as though I should be grateful for a life that was never truly mine to begin with. Now I understood why: I wasn’t jus
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06 A Little Light
AdashaI packed everything I could carry and headed out of the house.My body ached from last night’s punishment, every movement a painful reminder, but I forced myself to walk normally. I prayed I wouldn’t bump into anyone. The pack was full of watchers, their loyalty to Randy unwavering. A single misstep, a moment of hesitation, and everything I had worked for would unravel.As I approached the packhouse door, a familiar scent stopped me cold. Pamela.My heart sank. Of all people, it had to be her. Pamela wasn’t cruel, but I couldn’t trust her not to alert her mate or someone else. I steadied my breathing, forcing myself to remain calm. Running now would only confirm her suspicions.“Adasha!” she called out.I turned to her, carefully neutral. Smiling would be too suspicious—after all, what did I have to smile about? Everyone in the pack must have heard Randy’s wrath last night when he punished me for talking to Alpha Jason.I let my exhaustion show, my sadness and brokenness
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07 In The Woods
AdashaI ran with everything I had, my legs burning as Willow, my wolf, propelled me forward with relentless determination.The pain Randy had inflicted was a distant ache now, dulled by adrenaline and the single-minded drive to escape. I couldn’t afford to feel it. I couldn’t afford to stop.Every pounding beat of my paws against the forest floor was a desperate push toward freedom. His cruel words echoed in my mind, spurring me on. The sting of my bruises and the ragged sound of my breath didn’t matter anymore. All I wanted was to get away. To be free.This was my moment, my chance to reclaim my life, and I couldn’t waste it.With each stride, I prayed fervently. Please, don’t let Randy catch me this time.My heart, already fractured from years of torment, couldn’t endure another failure. My body and Willow wouldn’t survive another round of his wrath. This was it—the final push, the last desperate grasp at survival—and I clung to it with everything I had.I had no destination in
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08 Surrounded
AdashaThe wolves emerged silently, their golden eyes gleaming with intensity. Their movements were deliberate, practiced, and lethal.I froze, my breath catching in my throat. How had they gotten so close without me sensing them? I cursed myself for my lapse in vigilance. The relief of escaping Randy had blinded me to the dangers of these unfamiliar woods.There were too many of them. My heart raced as I took in their numbers—this wasn’t a rogue ambush. These wolves belonged to a pack. Their scent carried strength and unity, and judging by their size and discipline, they were Betas. Fierce, loyal, and utterly unforgiving.Willow, a Delta at best, growled low in my mind, but I silenced her. There was no point in fighting. We didn’t stand a chance.Slowly, I fell to my knees, clutching my bag tightly as though it could somehow shield me from the inevitable. Bowing my head, I exposed my neck in a gesture of surrender, praying they wouldn’t see me as a threat.The wolves paused, parti
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09 In Eldenberge
AdashaThe moment we arrived at the settlement, they locked me in a cell. I didn’t expect much mercy, but I had hoped for at least a little.My bag was taken, and dread pooled in my stomach as I imagined them sifting through its contents. A bag of cash and two changes of clothes—it screamed suspicious. Who runs from rogues with nothing but money and the barest essentials? It painted a picture I couldn’t explain, one that made me look like a criminal, not a desperate wolf fleeing for her life.Depression settled over me like a heavy fog.I had traded one cage for another.Had I escaped Randy’s suffocating torment only to fall into something worse? At least Randy’s fury killed me slowly; these people might just finish the job outright. Alphas didn’t take kindly to trespassers, especially those who lied.I sat there in the cell, unable to relax, unable to think. If I got a chance to speak, I’d plead for my bag, beg for their mercy, and request to leave their territory as quickly as po
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10 Defiant Lies
AdashaThe Alpha leaned forward, his piercing gaze locked onto mine as though he could see every secret I was trying to bury.“Where is your mate, Adasha? Where is the owner of that mark on your neck?” he asked, his voice calm yet demanding.Instinctively, my hand rose to touch my neck, brushing against Randy’s mark. My stomach tightened with dread. I had known the mark would be a problem, a glaring symbol of the chains I was trying to escape. Still, I couldn’t stray from my narrative.“My mate is dead, Alpha,” I said, my voice trembling as tears welled in my eyes. “Please… don’t make me say more,” I pleaded, hoping the emotion in my voice would shield me from further questions.He studied me for a moment longer, his expression unreadable, and then rose from his chair. Taking the bag with him, he turned toward the door.My heart sank. Even if I tried to run now, I couldn’t survive without the funds in that bag. I was trapped, and he knew it.“Someone will help you freshen up, and then
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