All Chapters of The Alpha's Hybrid : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

PHOENIX Two Years Later I stood in front of the hospital ward, wriggling my fingers, my nerves shot. My heart beat erratically—like a drum in the hands of a drunkard. I trembled. Beyond nervous. I bounced on my feet, my body trembling as I drew a shaky breath, trying to rein in my wandering thoughts. I began to count in my head, trying to calm my nerves—when a throat cleared in the distance, snapping me out of my reverie. I turned—and met sparkling sea-blue eyes. Dr. Ashley. She beamed at me, her deep blue eyes gleaming with warmth as she pulled me into an embrace. Her strawberry scent enveloped me, and I breathed it in—greedily, desperately—my nerves quieting. She had that effect on people—calming, soothing. "Phoenix! Good to see you. I take it you're here to see Katerine?" she said, her blue eyes crinkling with delight. I smiled—her warmth washing over me, pulling me back to childhood. Aunt Ashley was my mother's best friend. "Yes, Aunt Ash. I just thought I'd drop by and

PHOENIX Ten Years Ago... Eight-year-old me sat on the semi-rusty swing, letting the cool spring breeze push me back and forth. I watched other young pups bounce around the half-empty playground while I chewed on my bottom lip, biting it in furious concentration. My fiery red hair was up in pigtails, and I twisted the curls mercilessly in absolute nervousness. A hand grabbed mine, effectively stopping my fidgeting. I raised my forest-green eyes to find warm hazel ones looking down at me. I shrunk into myself. The owner of those beautiful eyes sat on a bench beside the swing and turned to flash me a dimpled smile. "I saw you sitting alone, so I decided to keep you company," he muttered when I kept staring at him. I shrugged. "I'm Rain, by the way," he continued when I didn't say a word. I shrugged again. He sighed deeply, running his chubby fingers through his coffee-brown hair. I stared on. "I'm eleven," he pressed, wanting me to at least say something. I didn't. He sighed

PHOENIX The spring breeze drifted through the Californian air, but I could barely appreciate it. Caleb and I stood, nerves shot, anxiously preparing for the arrival of the most ruthless Alpha in the United States. I peered into the refrigerator, notepad in hand, trying to organize the cuisine for our short-notice visitor. Beside me, Caleb bounced on his feet, his nervous energy contagious. My own nerves spiked as the severity of the situation sank in. I breathed deeply, steadied myself, and handed him the revised menu. He looked confused, his brows furrowing. "Short time. Limited ingredients. We better get moving," I said. Caleb nodded. --- Warm fragrances greeted me when I walked into the dining area. Flowers hung beautifully around the restaurant, booths neatly cleaned. Caleb had outdone himself. He turned his green eyes on me when I cleared my throat. "I'm done cooking. Everything looks great, Caleb," I said, knowing he needed the encouragement. He sighed. "I just want ev

JACKSON We had left my pack—the Blood Red Pack—hours ago. My mother and sister were back home, but I wasn't worried. My Gamma was in charge. I surrounded myself with only trusted people, and I'd tested their loyalty thoroughly. I was traveling west to the Half Crescent Pack. The Alpha wanted to negotiate an alliance—business and defense. Though it sounded good, I knew he'd benefit more than I would. My pack had well-trained warriors. Who wouldn't want to work with me? My pack was basically invincible. No one was brave enough to go against me—a reputation I'd earned through years of ruthlessness. I could have requested the Alpha come to me, but my mother insisted I needed a change of scenery. She believed if I mingled, I'd have a better chance at finding my mate. I silently hoped she was right. I may come across as the big bad Alpha, but I truly wanted a mate to complete me. Someone to be my strength, my companion, my comfort. "Alpha, we're here," Tyson, one of my guards, called

JACKSON "Caleb, I cannot begin to explain how grateful I am to have known someone as kind, generous, and thoughtful as you. You've been there for me through thick and thin. You helped me when I'd given up on myself—when I was sick, weak, depressed, or just plain stupid. After what happened two years ago, I thought I'd lost not just my father and mother, but everyone and everything I held dear. But I gained you—your friendship, your love, your devotion. For that, I am grateful. You were a breath of fresh air, keeping me sane and grounded. Please forgive me, Caleb. I know you must hate me right now for abandoning everything and leaving like this. But I had no other option. I had to go away. If Alpha Jackson—my mate, it's still strange to call him that—finds out what happened years ago, if he finds out it was all because of me, he will hate me. Detest me. My heart would shatter into a billion pieces. I'm not making excuses. But I hope you forgive me. One day, we'll see each other a