All Chapters of THE ALPHA'S SECOND CHOICE : Chapter 61 - Chapter 69

XAVIERA I was premiumly fucked! I didn't know why I had let this thing with Caden even play the first scene. I didn't know why I had let him get that close to me when I knew what he wanted, what I was feeling, and how impossible, audacious even, for us to indulge. I had a mate for goodness sake! The fucking Alpha of the pack! What was I even thinking? Why didn't I push him off first? Why did I stall? Xaviera why?! The hours clocked by and each hour that led me to dusk spiked my apprehension. I didn't know what I'd say when he returned. I could explain, but what would I explain? He saw everything, and his reaction, confusing as it was, showed he understood perfectly. Could I even look him in the eye? I missed lunch. I had postponed my meeting with Eileen. Told her I had a headache. Then shut myself in, pacing and regretting and then repeating the action. Every time a car drove into the mansion grounds, I spied on it, but none brought Ryker. The absence of him per spy session br

ALPHA RYKERI knew it would always happen.From the moment she arrived at the ball that night in that perfect dress, to when they disappeared and returned to the dance floor together...I knew he wanted her.Phoebe might have hinted at it, but I hadn't wanted to believe her.But it was true.He wanted her first.Had the Moon Goddess not intervened with her twisted sense of humour, he probably would have staked his claim on her that very night.Fate chose me.Did he resent me for having the upper hand?Probably.Would she have been with him if it weren't for this bond?Probably.Did she prefer his company to mine?I hated the answer to that one.Those thoughts infuriated me more than the memory of walking in on Caden flipping my mate over and almost kissing her.The image refused to leave me, no matter how hard I tried.Xaviera beneath him.Caden hovering over her, one hand planted beside her shoulder, the other wrapped firmly around her waist to stop her from hitting the ground.Xavie

XAVIERAThe silence in the car had a pulse.It was so loud that it rang in my ears, and so heavy that it rested on my shoulders like a damp wool blanket. Outside, the dense forest that demarcated the borders of Crescent Moon from Greenwood pack blurred into streaks of black as our SUV sliced through the moonlit highway. Every now and then, moonlight slipped through the canopy, silver ribbons slithered across the polished leather seats before disappearing just as quickly.Calum sat behind the wheel while Reid occupied the passenger seat, occasionally checking the road ahead and the convoy behind us. Neither of them dared disturb the silence hanging over the backseat.Ryker sat motionless beside me, one arm rested against the door, the other on his thigh, long fingers curled loosely into a fist. His profile was illuminated every few seconds by the passing streetlights, revealing the sharp line of his jaw, the faint crease between his brows. An expression carved from stone. He looked

CADENIt wasn't my intention to go there. I knew she'd be there, Ryker was invited , naturally he'd bring her along. And just as she wanted, I had kept my distance. But it's been over a week of trying to avoid what I felt, burying myself in work, in Erin, in training, and yet my thoughts still returned to her. “Caden.”I looked up from fastening the cuff of my black jacket.Erin stood at the doorway.She looked beautiful.Her silver gown shimmered beneath the candlelight, hugging her figure elegantly, while her blonde hair cascaded over one shoulder.I told her she looked beautiful. She smiled."You don't look bad yourself," she said, walking further into the room. “You know,” she began slowly, reaching for my tie, her fingers working them into a knot. “I can always ditch the girls and accompany you.”Silence settled between us briefly, and I toiled with the idea. Xaviera would be there. Erin was offering to be my shield again, and I could honestly use the distraction. But…“I

  XAVIERA The walk to Crescent infirmary was heavily silent.  Moonlight spilled through towering trees, illuminating broken branches and disturbed earth where dozens of sentinels and hunters searched the area. Nobody spoke, not even a whisper. Even nature itself seemed reluctant to make a sound. Eileen had told me this centre was built during the war between the Southern realms and a Northern enemy. There were a lot of casualties. The Crescent hospital was full, so Alpha Stark Aragon had built an emergency tent within the estate.  After the war, he'd transformed it into an emergency center. Alpha Fenrir Aragon, his grandson and Ryker's father had turned it into the Salutary convent, and had built additional salutary offices for high ranking officials. The strong scent of blood reached m