All Chapters of I'll Trade Myself for Your Peace: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

My wolf went insane after I watched my parents take their own lives right before my eyes.My childhood protector, Alexander, had to hold me every night.The only thing that can soothe my wolf is Alexander's Alpha scent.Later, Sophie, the Beta he cherished, took her own life, leaping from a bridge into the sea.Everyone thought I had pushed Sophie into the sea, so that I could have Alexander all to myself.The warmth Alexander once had for me was gone, replaced by an endless, desolate disappointment. He kept whispering, "Why... did it have to be this way?"But when a vampire’s lethal curse came for me, he still drained his Alpha strength to take the fatal blow.As he lay dying, he used his last ounce of strength to wipe a tear from my cheek."It was my fault… I spoiled you, Elena. I never should have… brought you into my pack."Alexander's parents, the former Alpha and Luna, called me a cursed Omega.They said I was a calamity, that I was the one who destroyed their proud, noble Alpha

Chapter 2

The next day, on the way to the packhouse, neither of us mentioned what had happened.The silence in the car was strange, thick with unspoken things. His scent was a confused, suppressed mix.It wasn't until we got out of the car that Alexander broke the silence."Elena," he sighed, "you attacked Sophie the other day. Scratched her face. Go and apologize to her, will you?" His tone held no blame, only a deep exhaustion.He clearly expected me to have another meltdown.But I just lowered my head obediently."Okay."Alexander shot me a surprised look, but in the end, he didn't say anything else.Once we were inside, I kept my promise and went to find Sophie to apologize.I finally found her in the lounge with Alexander.Amid the aroma of fresh coffee, the Beta she-wolf and the powerful Alpha were gazing at each other. Their scents wove together, creating an intimate, fragrant bubble around them.The next second, she caught sight of me out of the corner of her eye.Her smile vanished,

Chapter 3

That day, I left work with Sophie as usual.She had opened up to me a lot, and I was determined to find out the real reason why she had jumped into the sea in our past life.Everyone thought I pushed her.Even Alexander believed it.After all, I had a history.But I didn't do it.I never even touched a shred of her clothing.She had just cried and jumped on her own.I thought maybe something had happened with Sophie's family that made her suicidal."Sophie, if you're in any trouble, you have to tell me. I'll help you!"Sophie froze for a second, then her eyes reddened.She was in trouble.She was just about to speak.Suddenly, a group of rogues emerged from the shadows of the parking garage.They looked dangerous, and they were carrying weapons.I knew some self-defense from when I was younger, and my werewolf instincts allowed me to hold my own for a bit.But Sophie was not doing well.Just as a club was about to swing down on her, I didn't think twice.I threw myself in front of her.

Chapter 4

It turned out Sophie had woken up before I did.She told him everything that had happened.That I was only knocked out because I was trying to save her.The men who attacked us took pictures of her and then ran off.Alexander held me, his body trembling slightly. He buried his face in the crook of my neck, his voice hoarse and full of regret. "I'm so sorry, Elena. I'm so sorry." "I was wrong... I was wrong about you." "I didn't protect you, and then I accused you without even knowing the truth..."He was shaking, and the warmth of his Alpha scent wrapped around me, making my own eyes burn.All the pain and frustration of the past few days burst out of me at once.I buried my face in his expensive shirt, smearing tears and snot all over it."Alex! It's all my fault!" I cried, gasping for breath. "If I hadn't been so awful in the past, you would have had a reason to believe me!"I shook my head desperately, wanting him to believe me."I was so wrong. I'll never cling to you again, I'l

Chapter 5

Alexander's POVAlexander’s mind screamed at him, but his body had already moved.His Alpha instinct was a beast off its leash, dragging him toward the bridge.He saw Sophie.She was collapsed at the edge of the bridge, soaking wet, screaming Elena’s name.Why was she screaming Elena’s name?An icy fist closed around Alexander’s heart.He shoved savagely through the crowd and rushed to the railing.There was nothing below. Just the black, angry sea.His Omega. The girl he’d brought home. She was gone.No.She was supposed to be at home, waiting for him to bring back cupcakes from her favorite bakery, her favorite treat.She wasn't supposed to be... swallowed by this damned sea.Sophie told him everything.Through her tears, she said Elena had saved her."When I jumped, she fought with all her strength to pull me up… but she… she fell instead…""She said… if I died, you’d miss me for the rest of your life. She didn’t want you to be that sad."The air was punched from Alexander’s lungs.

Chapter 6

Elena's POVIn another wing of the manor, Alexander's parents were at their wits’ end."None of the doctors can help.""It's like he's lost his soul. Maybe… the Moon Goddess's sanctuary can do something."I never thought I'd wake up again.I was in a dim, rented room.On the table was a job offer letter.The name on it was "Elena."I was reborn in the body of an Omega orphan who happened to share my name.My new body didn't look much like my old one.She was a rogue, with no parents, who had fought her way up from the slums.Her life was a blank slate. It felt like a gift from the Moon Goddess herself.This city was a world away from the one I used to live in.In a twisted way, everything I had prayed for had come true. My sacrifice had worked: Sophie was alive. Alex could finally be with her and be happy.The price… was that we would never see each other again.It took a long time for me to calm down.The red cord holding the shattered amulet was still resting quietly in my palm.I

Chapter 7

How could it be Alexander?!The room started to spin.The department head pulled the string on another popper and announced enthusiastically,"Let's welcome our new CEO, Alpha Alexander!"That's when I noticed Sophie wasn't with him. She wasn't here.People around me started whispering."This Alpha is so intimidating… but so hot!"Ryan nudged me. "I still think my Alpha is more beautiful."I shot him a glare."That's bullshit!"My Alpha is far more handsome, my inner wolf bristled.Ryan looked baffled by my sudden outburst."Hey, what's your problem?"I clapped a hand over his mouth, trying my best to shrink into the background and mask my scent with blockers.Even though this body didn't look much like my old one at first, after three years, the resemblance was growing.Thank God I wore a mask today.Alexander had only glanced my way when he came in. He hadn't looked at me since.He definitely didn't recognize me.That night, the department head organized a team dinner to welcome the

Chapter 8

Alexander was a ghost that wouldn't leave, though technically, I was the real ghost here.If I went to the cafeteria for lunch, he’d sit at the table across from me.If I bought a coffee, he’d get one too, then drink it alone in a corner.It was infuriating.One day, I finally had a day without seeing him. I asked Ryan to go to the barbecue place across the street, ready to pig out.The meat had just hit the grill when Alexander pushed the door open.Ryan was stuffing his face across from me. He glanced up just in time to see me sitting bolt upright."Why aren't you eating?""...You go ahead."He grinned like an ass."Don't mind if I do."Then he swept the honey sauce and all the grilled meat in front of me onto his plate.A tall shadow fell over our table.A new plate of freshly grilled meat, slathered in honey, was placed in front of me."Eat."I looked up at Alexander, a sudden urge to cry welling up inside me.Gritting my teeth, I grabbed Ryan’s arm."Thanks, but my boyfriend can g

Chapter 9

"How could you do that to her?!" I demanded, not even realizing my voice was shaking.Alexander slowly looked up. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes when he saw it was me, but it was quickly replaced by that dead calm."She's suffered so much, and it's all because of you! How could you just stand by and do nothing?!"I let all my anger and disappointment pour out.He just watched me quietly, like I was a child throwing a tantrum.He waited until I was done before he spoke."Are you standing up for her," he stated, not asked, "or are you just angry that I didn't turn out to be the 'devoted' Alpha you imagined?"His words struck me dumb.My heart stopped for a second, then started hammering against my ribs, trying to escape."You…"He’d known it was me all along.He started walking toward me, one step at a time.Useless.Two lifetimes, two different bodies, no blood relation to Alexander whatsoever.Yet I was completely pinned by his Alpha bloodline.I learned today that even running a

Chapter 10

The morning sun cut through the dark room like a knife.When I woke up, there was a heavy weight on top of me.I opened my eyes to Alexander's face, inches from mine.My phone screen was lit up. It was already nine.I bolted upright, the sudden movement waking the Alpha beside me.He lazily peeled his eyes open and with a long stretch of his arm, easily pulled me back into his embrace, pinning me with an irresistible Alpha force."Sleep a little longer," he murmured, his voice husky and impossibly sexy from sleep.Seeing the bite mark I'd left on his arm in my passion last night, my face flushed hot."I-I'm going to be late!"Alexander's grip loosened slightly, and I slipped out of bed like an eel, rushing into the bathroom.I heard his low chuckle from behind me, followed by a contented sigh."I don't remember you ever being this passionate about work."In the bathroom mirror, I saw my body was covered in love bites, from my collarbone down to my waist.Looked like I’d be wearing a tu

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