Semua Bab Alpha's Second Choice : Bab 1 - Bab 10

PrologueIt was one of those dull, cloudy mornings in Dark Slayer Pack — not quite raining, but the kind of grey that made everything feel a bit heavier. Jolene sat on her bed, legs tucked under a blanket, flipping through the final pages of her well-worn vampire novel. Her heart raced with anticipation; she was getting close to the climax.Forbidden books always hit harder. Especially vampire ones, completely banned in the werewolf realm. That only made her obsession with them more delicious.“Jo!” someone shouted from outside her room.“Damn it,” she muttered under her breath. She quickly dog-eared her page and slid the book under her pillow just as the door burst open.“Our Alpha’s expecting important guests soon,” said Polly, practically bouncing with excitement. “We have to start the preparations!”Polly, her black hair swishing as she moved, clapped her hands like a child on sugar. She was Jolene’s roommate — and perpetually high on life.“Oh! And the warriors are returning today

“What in Moon Goddess’ name... is this true?” Lucy gasped, covering her mouth with both hands in shock.“Yes. Well... that could be the only plausible explanation,” Jo said, rubbing her temples in an attempt to ease the throbbing headache blooming behind her eyes. “I try my best to cover my scent in all my clothes and belongings. But when I gave you my spare clothes earlier... I forgot. And I didn’t expect you to come out to the kitchen so fast.”“But if you really are Alpha Jayden’s mate, why not just tell him?” Lucy chirped, her blue eyes shining brightly — a light Jo had never seen in her before. It made Jo smile weakly. “Even if we’re omegas, a mate bond is sacred. It's above all werewolf laws.”“Lucy, it’s a lot more complicated than you think.” Jo’s voice softened. “And it’s better if you don’t know the full story. I’m just asking you to play along. Pretend to be Alpha Jayden’s mate for a while. I’ll give you all of my scented clothes, and we’ll drag this out long enough to make

"What an annoying guest," Jo thought bitterly as she stalked back toward the kitchen. Not only did he have the audacity to wander alone through a foreign pack, but he also insulted her cooking. Royal guards and generals — always bursting with ego and pride. It was no secret Jo hated them with passion.When she reentered the kitchen, the chaos had only worsened. Polly was darting around, barking orders at the overwhelmed omegas."Polly, you need to slow down," Jo said, trying to soothe her friend. "You’re going to make all the omegas cry with that tone."Polly paused, pressing her fingers against her temples. "I just found out the royal visit’s been extended for a week," she muttered, exasperated. "They were supposed to stay one night. Now I have to prepare more rooms, assign extra omegas — it’s total chaos. I know you wanted Lucy to rest, but... I really need more hands."Jo sighed. "Alright, fine. But assign Lucy with me, okay? We'll manage."Polly raised an eyebrow, watching her a

"I’m only joking, Miss Jo," Dante said with a smirk tugging at his handsome mouth.Jo didn’t believe him for a second. He knew something. She could see it in the way he watched her — sharp, too sharp.She would need to get back to her room later to reinforce the masking of her scent. She also had to strengthen Lucy’s masking... and fast. This was getting riskier by the hour.Nothing — absolutely nothing — was going to come between her and her future. She had been on the run for too long. Sleeping with one eye open. Fighting off the darkness at every turn.And now? Now, she had Lucy to fight for too. Lucy deserved freedom. They both did."Ha-ha," Jo said dryly. "Do all the werewolves from the royal kingdom have such impeccable humor? Because if so, I’ll need to strike the royal kingdom off my travel list."She clapped her hands together before Dante could reply, flashing him with a sarcastic smile."If you’re done with your jokes, shall we make haste to the hunting grounds, Ge-n

Jo scanned the bustling field as participants warmed up for the hunt. Commanders, warriors, and pack officials all stretched casually, laughing with their chosen maidens by their sides. They looked relaxed — like this was some festival — while the slaves huddled below, awaiting slaughter.Caleb had chosen Evelyn — Gina’s younger sister. Unlike Gina and her vapid mother, Evelyn was shy, intelligent, and kind. Jo had spoken to her a few times before — and had been impressed. At least one redeemable soul came out of that bloodline.Predictably, Gina was still clinging to Alpha Jayden, practically glued to his side. No surprise there. Gina was desperate to be Luna — she would grovel, cling, and spread her legs if it meant sitting on the Luna throne.Jo huffed under her breath. Meanwhile, Dante’s hand was still firmly locked around hers, like a damn shackle.She glared sideways at the infuriating general.The audacity. If she wasn’t hiding under this fake omega identity, she would’