All Chapters of Owned By The Dangerous Alpha: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

J U L I A NParker was the only person I permitted to enter my office unannounced. Or without knocking.I wouldn’t even let my brothers interrupt me like that.Still, I had been expecting him since he had called me twice and sent two texts."Is this about something within the company or something else?" I had been standing by my window for the past thirty minutes, trying to figure out how to approach Summer about what was happening. I hadn’t pressed Daphne either, but I might have to if I couldn’t find the woman who had captured my interest far too much.As a medical examiner, there were countless reasons that could explain her delay; perhaps she was tied up with the autopsy of a recent murder victim. If that were the case, she must have been absolutely terrified. It made sense why she had mentioned the wolf the night before.I had a sinking feeling that whatever she had gotten involved in could put her in danger."Don't mess with me, buddy. You know exactly what I'm referring to. You

S U M M E R Was he serious? He wasn't going to confront the obvious issue at hand? I could tell his attitude had shifted dramatically. He wasn't just worried; he was furious. I found myself questioning whether there was any reason for him to be dishonest. Should I make a run for it, seeking refuge somewhere? If such a place even existed. The agent didn’t seem to think so. I had even attempted to reach her again, but the phone just kept beeping incessantly. Not a promising sign. "I was supposed to be a leading wildlife veterinarian. Apparently, the FBI thought I could shed some light on this situation." "And did you?" "Are you serious right now? I witnessed a man I had dissected come back to life and wreak havoc in my office. What kind of insights can I possibly provide from that? I plan to conduct tests, but I’m at a loss for which ones to choose. Maybe I should grab one of those dummy guides. You know, 'How to Turn a Corpse into a Werewolf in Three Simple Steps.'" He let out a

S U M M E R"Your... mate?" I echoed, still trying to process his words.He locked eyes with me, his expression serious. "Is that so hard to accept?""I'm not sure how to respond," I admitted, feeling a lump in my throat as the butterflies in my stomach morphed into something more menacing."What’s the difference between two people believing that their meeting and falling in love was meant to be?" Julian inquired, his tone casual as if we were discussing the weather.I shifted to the far end of the couch, craving space and desperately needing another glass of wine. I downed the remaining contents in just a few seconds, though I doubted it would ease my anxiety."I know we’re in the middle of a discussion, but could I get another glass of wine, please?""Absolutely."As he moved closer, I tensed up. The moment our fingers brushed while he reached for the glass, I gasped. I could feel an undeniable heat between us, a flame that shouldn’t exist but seemed impossible to extinguish."The t

J U L I A NResearchers of all disciplines have been conditioned to believe that every anomaly has a cause—be it a medication, an illness, or a weather phenomenon. There’s always something behind the disruptions we encounter in life.However, the answer Summer was searching for proved elusive.Or one that she could accept through a scientific lens.“How many people are attending the meeting?” I inquired of River. I had reached out to both brothers to organize a gathering of Alpha members from the Cambridge pack, those I knew would help devise a strategy for moving forward. Every male had participated in the council meeting, most responding similarly to Calix.Yet, they were resilient and capable, men and women who refused to succumb entirely to the vulnerabilities of humanity. Our females were equally strong as our males, and they would be invaluable in various capacities.But only if they were willing to collaborate with me.Many members of our pack had dispersed to different cities,

J U L I A NSummer inhaled deeply and held her breath. As she had done countless times before, she searched my eyes for the truth.But was it her truth? I couldn't be sure.Surprisingly, she didn't seem as shocked as I had anticipated."Part wolf," she echoed.I nodded, realizing there was little more to say at that moment. I sensed a part of her growing numb, while another part—her sharp intellect—was busy processing and formulating questions, crafting rationalizations that her mind could accept.After a brief pause, she turned her gaze to the fire. "That explains why my childhood wolf experience was real. You protect your own. The wolf was there to save one of its kind.""That's likely. Female wolves are rarer. But I wasn't present when you were rescued. What I can share is that we do save humans. Often, the potential victim remains unaware. Our packs include doctors and dentists, surgeons and scientists. There are individuals so strong they can lift a car to prevent a human from be