All Chapters of Bound To My Alpha Mate : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

His words echoed around the hall, followed by gasps, and mouths slackened in disbelief. I could barely process the whirlwind of emotions that crashed over me. Shock, elation, and fear all blended into a dizzy haze that threatened to drown me. “Your mate?” Caroline’s voice sliced through the air, bringing my eyes to rest on her. “Alpha, with all due respect, you cannot be serious?” Her eyes flashed with a mixture of jealousy and fury, revealing her venomous core beneath. “Do not forget who Alpha is here,” Alpha Zane reminded her as she sat back down and tried to make sense of it all. But Alpha Zane has shown nothing but disrespect to our beloved Beta. If you choose her, will it be a betrayal to his name?” Her words dripped with disdain as if I were nothing but filth. “Avery has shown nothing but respect for our pack. I will not allow a false narrative to destroy her; that’s an order,” Alpha Zane spoke calmly. I felt the warmth of his declaration wrap around me like a thick blanket,

Carolina’s POV "Craig? Beta Craig?" “Yep. Hello Carolina. It's good to see you, but you look like you've seen a ghost,” he chuckled, and I shook my head in disbelief. I felt like I was going to faint. Was I dreaming? How could this be real? We had only buried Beta Craig, and now I was staring at what? His ghost? I pinched myself and tried to wake up from whatever was happening in my chaotic mind. I knew it had been a lot to take in the last few days, but this? My mind was playing stupid tricks on me. "You're not dreaming, and I faked it. I did not die." He crossed his arms over his chest and looked at me with a smirk. I blinked a few times before raising a hand to slap him hard across the cheek. I didn't realise what I had done at first. My hand stung a little, and the look of shock on his face made me realise that this wasn't a dream. It was reality. Craig wasn't dead. "What the hell are you doing? You're supposed to be dead! How sick are you to do such a stupid and cowa

"Alpha Zane," I breathed, taking in his pure sight. He looked so handsome, and how he looked at me made me melt into a pile of mush. Taking a step closer, he reached out for me and snaked his arms around my waist so we were nose to nose. I let out a girlish giggle and bit my lip. I wondered if he knew how he made me feel deep inside. This was something that I never felt with Craig; it was more potent and clearer. All I knew was that the more time I spent with Alpha Zane, the more I couldn't be away from him. He took my hand and brought it to his lips, not looking at me. I opened my mouth to say something, but he suddenly placed a finger underneath my chin, bringing my lips closer to his. Without a word, he brushed his lips against mine, and we embraced passionately. I wrapped my legs around his waist as he scooped me up and pulled me closer; a moan of pleasure escaped my lips. I did not want that moment to end; I could feel his excitement growing against me as we continued kissing. Bu

Carolina’s POV The state of her! What was she doing up there? All smug and smirking? Didn’t she have an ounce of regret for Craig? I swallowed hard, unable to contain my anger a moment longer. The elder's voice suddenly filled the room, declaring her the Luna. I couldn’t believe what was happening. It was too much for me to process, along with the whole thing that had happened last night in the forest. Being sworn to secrecy and knowing that Beta Craig was not dead. He had faked his death for whatever reason. I still could not figure out why he would do such a stupid thing. What would everyone’s reaction be if they knew the truth? I shook my head and commanded myself to remain calm and silent. I couldn’t let Craig down. He had put his trust in me on this. Alpha Zane and his stupid Luna would pay for taking Craig from me and our pack. I had loved Craig for all my life and always believed that one day we would be together. That all changed when Avery Woods came along and stole him from

Cady’s POV I watched as Alpha Zane walked away with Avery; he probably thought they would not be missed by everyone for a few moments. I knew what he and her were planning to do, and I could not deny the pain it caused my heart. I always believed that deep down, he should be mine. What was so amazing about her anyway? I clenched my jaw and pulled my gaze away as they disappeared into the distance. I thought about how Avery had wholly trusted me and how she believed I was her best friend throughout all this. But underneath it all, I did not like her so much. Nor did I care for Carolina. I wanted to be closer to Alpha Zane.There was something about him that had always gained my interest. He was an interesting character—an alpha with a dark mind and probably many secrets. Although I wasn't an official member of this pack, I was always welcomed here because I was Avery’s friend. I just wanted to be around Alpha Zane and have him notice me. But that was all ruined now that Avery had take