All Chapters of The Alpha King's Sweet little Addiction: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

COURTNEY It's been fucking days, No calls, no text, no ransom demands.My eyes squint at the piercing sunlight traveling through my curtains and into my room. I sit up with a frown - one that's been plastered on my face since Zora's public abduction. When did that happen again? Two? three weeks ago? I don't keep track of the days anymore. Fuck this. I'd given it more than enough time already. Zora would have come straight here if she'd been released. It's why I chose to stay here with the kids, the only place she and I know of.If only I'd waited to see what happened, but the panic in her voice when she ordered me to take Leah and Tyler out was too strong to ignore. Those children were her life— Wait! Speaking of children, where could those smart asses be? I strained my ears for any slight traces of the usual early morning banters between them, but I'm met with a defeaning silence. My feet shuffle out of bed, and before I knew it, I was half-running down the corridor leading to th

COURTNEY The sun was barely up, but Leah, Tyler, and I didn't mind the loud music blasting in the background as we knead some doughs. Tyler and I grimaced at Leah's high-pitched and off-key singing, sharing a brief glance, and smiled in relief when she paused to breatheIt's been weeks since we both saw this side of her, and we'd rather entertain it than bear to see her in a melancholic state every time. “I wouldn't listen to the song if it was sang like that”, Tyler shouts at the top of his voice but Leah doesn't pay him any attention because she's now twirling in the centre of the restaurant, ours.It was a risk, I know because that man could be back anytime, but we deserve a break from hiding, and this is the only place we can feel connected to Zora.It was a Saturday anyways, and staying indoors would only give the entire house a moody vibe, so I'd barged into the kid's room, announcing a surprise outing today. While they both grumbled sleepily into the shower, their mood beca

ZORA Marissa was silent on the entire way to her grandmother's.True to her words, it was scary. Just a few meters away from the house, and I could already feel the bad aura coming from the house up ahead.Marissa shuddered and rubbed her arms, "You should be careful, and even if you are scared, don't show it. It fuels her power."I gave her a small smile and entered. The house smelled of portions and herbs with different books and leaves sprawled out everywhere."Who are you?!" A shrill voice echoed all around me."I was referred to you." I said calmly, "a friend said you could help with my predicament."She laughed and suddenly appeared in front of me, "Those are things I love to hear. Rest assured, child, I can ease your worries. Now tell me, was it my granddaughter that sent you here?""No..." I answered, "She didn't, ""Hmmm....." She turned on her heels and led me to a clearing within the dumpster of her house, "That explains why she chose to stay outside then."She gestured fo

LUCASIt felt good to be here —with themBeing right here with these two felt like home again, and I was really a fool for staying hung up over Zora's disappearance and ever wanting to disappear out of their lives. There was so much satisfaction in watching them eat happily, bicker at almost nothing, and then make up again in about ten seconds. “So kiddos, how's school been for you guys?” I asked, my hands supporting my chin as I stared at them.Tyler scoffed, slurping his can of juice while Leah started to pick at her food. Something was wrong. “What happened? Tell me. Did anything happen to you both at school?” I urged, worry creasing my eyebrows. Leah's hands dropped to the table along with the long face she pulled, causing me to worry even more. “Tyler was suspended because of me” she said softly, sounding guilty. My gaze drifted to Tyler, silently asking for an explanation. The kid pushed back his plate in annoyance and stared up at me in a manner that didn't resemble a kid

ZORA I wasn't expecting him to notice me. I thought I was here as a decoration piece."My mate, Zora," My eyes widened slightly, but I quickly covered it up by offering a tight smile. “More like a slave," I added sarcastically, resisting the urge not to glare at him but seeing the slight shock and a glimpse of disdain in the man's face made me clear my throat awkwardly. "I'm not surprised. Literally, everyone is his slave." The man said.That's when I realized that look wasn't meant for me.“You have a really beautiful home…sir”, I hesitantly added, lowering my eyes to the empty plate in front of me. Seriously? Was this even a luncheon if there was no lunch on the table? I groaned inwardly. "I'm sorry he dragged you into our monthly luncheon." The man smiled sympathetically at me.Oh, so that's what this is about?“Well, I'm here, aren't I?” Ryker said, placing his hands on my thighs. I turned sideways to glare at him, but his eyes were on his uncle.I tuned them out, not like I