Alpha’s thirst for Ember のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

Ember’s POV Living in Alpha Thorne’s territory has its advantages. It was so big that I rarely had to worry about crossing paths with him, and I intended to keep it that way. The last thing I needed was for him to discover I was the daughter of his old rival. If he ever figured that out, I had no doubt my days would end in misery, or worse. My duties were simple: cleaning the servants’ quarters and tending to the decorative flowers and trees scattered across the estate. The gardens were beautiful, a harsh contrast to the tough reality of life here. They reminded me of home, though that memory was fading faster than I cared to admit. Kaya, of course, never left my side, and I suspected her loyalty wasn’t entirely selfless. As a human among wolves, she counted on me for protection. The others in the servants’ camp could be brutal, and my presence kept them at bay. I didn’t mind though. Having someone to talk to kept the loneliness from swallowing me whole. “I’m exhausted!” Kaya groa

Thorne’s POV ”Alpha Thorne, we have a situation.“ The guard’s slightly panicked message came through the mindlink. “It’s urgent, sir. There’s been… an incident near the northern border. Alpha Matteo’s warriors are involved.” I straightened up, my instincts now on high alert. “What kind of incident?” “There’s been a raid and several of our outposts were hit. Matteo’s men were spotted, but…” He trailed off again, looking uneasy. “But what?” I demanded impatiently. “They weren’t alone, Alpha. There’s another faction involved. It’s… unclear who’s leading them.” Another guard burst into the room. “Alpha, we’ve captured a prisoner from the raid. They’re demanding to speak with you directly. They said… they have a message from Matteo.” “Hold them in the woods, I’ll be there soon” I said, my voice heavy like steel. My grip tightened around the glass in my hand, and before I could stop myself, I squeezed, feeling the glass shatter. The sharp shards dug into my skin, but I barely felt

Thorne’s POV I staggered back into the mansion, the wound on my side still raw and bloody, the pain sharp enough to make me hiss with each step. My body was healing, but exhaustion slowed the process. I grabbed a coat near the entrance, throwing it over my naked body as I shifted back to human, my movements stiff from the lingering pain. Darius followed closely behind, his expression grim. “Alpha, let me summon the healers. You’re…” “No.” My voice was sharp, cutting him off. “I’ll handle it. Leave me.” “But, Alpha…” “I don’t need to repeat myself, Darius,” my tone leaving no room for argument. I pressed a hand to my side, feeling the sticky warmth of blood against my fingers. Darius hesitated, and tilted his head. “The guards lost the prisoner,” he said. “Overpowered by rogues. But we’re already sweeping the territory. I’ll make sure we find him.” I sighed, my patience worn. “If they slipped through once, they’ll do it again if you don’t secure the borders. Double the patrols

In the chill dark of the night, the servants lit spaced, controlled fires and sat around them in cliques, speaking in hushed tones. Kaya, Raphael, and Ember sat around a small fire of their own. Ember stared off into the night, deep in thought, conflicted about the turn of events. Finding a mate had once been the least of her worries, now it was at the forefront. And of all people, it had to be Alpha Thorne, a ruthless, evil man. She knew little about his connection to her family, only that her father had died by his hands during an altercation over pack territory. Her mother never spoke much about it, but the resentment she harbored for Thorne ran deep. She had planned her revenge through her children, Caden and Ember. Except Ember didn’t care for revenge, she just wanted to live far away from all the politics and power plays. Caden was still too young, but she saw how their mother groomed him, feeding him stories to stoke and increase his hatred for Thorne. What would she think no

Back at Thorne’s mansion, the hallways buzzed with noisy activity, intruding on his sleep. He woke up groggily, and the first thing he did was scan his room for Serene. When he didn’t spot her, he sighed with relief and wiped a hand over his face in regret. He had just made a grave mistake. He fucked another Alpha’s Luna, twice. Twice! Unprotected. He groaned, rising from the bed. As he paced the room, his eyes landed on the recliner, where the deed was done. Rage surged in his chest, and he marched over to it, gripping it tightly before flinging it out of the window. Glass shattered, and rained down to the ground floor below. He heard shocked gasps from the staff and pack members who had witnessed the flying chair. ‘Mate’, his wolf groaned in his head. “Oh, give it a rest, will you?!” he hissed, his voice coated with disgust. “She is NOT worthy.” Suddenly, he was overwhelmed with emotion from the mate bond. All the feelings he had locked away the previous night, just to have hi