Semua Bab FALLING FOR THE ALPHA'S SHADOW: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Seren’s POV"Oh, look. The stray thinks she belongs."The voice, thick with disdain, hit me before I even lifted my head from the email I was finishing. I’d barely sat down in the pack’s dining hall, a simple sandwich and fruit half-eaten on the table, when the clicking of stilettos started approaching like a warning siren. I sighed through my nose and kept typing, refusing to rush for anyone.Another impatient stomp shook the floor under my chair.Slowly, I lifted my gaze—and came face-to-face with a woman who looked like she had walked straight out of a nightclub and into a bad attitude. Short black halter dress, heels tall enough to break an ankle, and a face layered with makeup so thick it could stop a bullet. Her arms were crossed, her red-tipped nails digging into her own skin."You're not wanted here," she sneered, her voice grating and nasal. "Alpha Kairos would never want a rogue like you."I closed my laptop calmly, letting her words hang in the air before standing to my ful

Seren’s POV"Morning, Alpha Kairos," I said, jogging up beside him. "Got a minute?"His gaze shifted from the training field where Dorian and Pax were roughhousing to land squarely on me. I caught the flicker of warmth in his amber eyes before he masked it with that unreadable alpha coolness."Good morning, Seren," he replied, voice low and steady.I watched the boys for a moment, my heart swelling at the laughter and shouts echoing across the field. They’d grown close fast, like brothers more than friends. It made me both happy and a little wistful."I’m glad I caught you," I said, clearing my throat. "Since Dorian has this weekend off from training, I was hoping to take Friday off myself."I risked a glance at him. His gaze, heavy and assessing, never wavered from my face."Is that a problem?" I added, when he didn’t immediately answer.His arms folded across his chest, muscles flexing under his black shirt. "What’s the plan for the weekend?""One of my oldest friends owns a cabin u

Alpha Kairos’s POV"You seriously hesitated at the door? Just knock already," Marek grumbled in my head, irritated.I clenched my jaw, standing there like a damn fool on the front porch. The soft flicker of TV light glowed through the front window, spilling faint shadows across the steps. It wasn’t even that late—but something about standing here made me feel like a damn teenager.Finally, before I could overthink it more, I knocked.From inside, muffled voices hushed quickly, and then Seren's voice floated out. "One sec!"The door swung open, and there she was.No makeup, hair messily tied back, wearing an oversized T-shirt that slid off one shoulder, exposing soft, bare skin. If she was wearing shorts underneath, they weren’t visible.My pulse quickened instantly."Mr. Kairos," she said with a soft smile, stepping aside to let me in.I caught a glimpse of Pax and Dorian sprawled out on the couch, a movie paused on the TV."Dad, you coming to watch with us?" Pax called over his shoul

Alpha Kairos’s POV"You look like hell," Vaughn said, barging into my office without so much as a knock.I shot him a glare, shifting uncomfortably behind my desk as I adjusted myself for what felt like the hundredth time this morning. No matter how many cold showers or distractions I threw at myself, the ache for her wouldn't go away. Not even close."What the hell do you want?" I grumbled, hoping he’d leave me alone before he caught on.Vaughn slumped into the chair across from me, grinning like a damn fool. "Just checking if you survived your little popcorn date last night."I scowled. "It wasn’t a date.""Could’ve fooled me. Heard from the peanut gallery that you two looked mighty cozy reaching for the same handfuls."I threw a pen at his head. He ducked, laughing."You’re a child," I muttered, trying to pretend the mere mention of her wasn’t enough to send my mind spiraling again."Whatever helps you sleep at night, buddy. Anyway, Seren wanted me to thank you. She loved the offic

Alpha Kairos’s POV“Are we heading over or are you planning to stare at the wall all day?” Marek’s voice echoed in my mind, thick with sarcasm.“Give it a rest,” I muttered under my breath.Still, he had a point. I needed to move before I convinced myself otherwise. The past twenty-four hours had crawled by, my nerves kicking into overdrive. What if she regretted inviting me? What if she changed her mind?My phone buzzed in my pocket, snapping me out of the spiral. I pulled it out quickly.Seren: Do you have a cooler?A shaky breath left me. Not a cancellation—thank the Goddess.Me: I’ll find one and be right there.Her reply came almost instantly.Seren: No rush. The boys are here keeping me company.Slipping my phone back into my pocket, I grabbed my bag and headed down to the kitchen. And just my luck—there stood Gwen, leaning against the counter like she owned the place.“Alpha Kairos,” she purred, her voice sugary and fake.“Gwen.” I nodded tightly, scanning the room for Pierre.