All Chapters of Seeking the Love of an Alpha: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

The shrieks of my sisters greeted me as I neared home, and I took a deep breath, preparing myself for the dungeon I had come to know as home.My thighs were sticky and clammy, my movement funny, an aftermath of Theo’s ruthless passion. I wanted nothing more than to wash myself thoroughly, in hopes that I would be clean enough before I meet my mate, and after that I hop into bed.Another excited scream greeted me as I reached the door, my hands closing on the cold knob, and I inhaled a large whiff of air. They were family after all; I only had to endure them for a moment.The wooden door, now a rusty bronze from age, creaked as I opened it, and my eyes zoned in on my parents cuddling together on the loveseat and peeping over a phone.My sisters were at the other end of the room, several white shopping bags lying at their feet, and their hands dipped into them every now and then, screaming from their new buys.I stared at my sibling, their actions so in sync that they could be triplets

But it didn’t go the way I had pictured.I had arrived late to the location—the clearing just in front of the pack house—decked in the best outfit I owned if the hand-me-down could be called that.Dark jeans that fit perfectly over a red chiffon wrap-round blouse. I had given up the brown top, the color too dull to attract attention, and decided on a vivid red.Like a moth drawn to a flame, my eyes had searched him, finding him seated in the front with the alpha and other highly placed wolves.They were all conversing in low tones when someone said something funny, and he burst out laughing, his shoulders shaking at every move. My eyes narrowed, my fingers twitching as I observed him.Maybe he wasn’t laughing as hard as I had imagined, but it was difficult seeing him so happy when he had stood me up.A fierce wave of jealousy came over me as I watched the reaction, my fist tightening even more as I continued to stare. Only I should bring out such character in him. “Raya!” A voice yel

The party extended way into the night, and I nursed a bottle throughout, refusing to get drunk before I dragged my weary self back home.My eyes scanned the clearing for any sighting of my family, but the spot they had occupied was empty, and I released a little breath. I prayed they had gone to sleep so I could avoid seeing them altogether.But the goddess had another plan for me.The door creaked as I opened it, disrupting the fragile silence and announcing my presence to the entire world. The hairs on my body stood on end as several pairs of murderous eyes turned to me.“Hello.” I gave a nervous smile, trying to diffuse the situation. Mother's eyes twitched, her lips trembling even as her breath came out in an angry puff.“Ryan!” She yelled, and I shrank under her glare; my legs threatened to buckle under me. I stared at my feet, earlier bravado fading away, and I couldn’t even find it in me to correct my name.“Mother, I can explain.” I tried, my voice smaller than I intended.“Wh

“Thalia!” I gasped, my eyes making out the blazing green eyes in the dark. “I thought you were asleep.”“Yeah, right.” She hissed, her voice cutting through the dark like a blade. “You were just going to slip away like a thief. Really, Raya?”“It is not as you think, Tee.” I sighed, moving closer to take her hands, but she pulled back. “I don’t know how—” I tried to look for words to describe my state, but none could come out, and she shook her head. “You are truly heartless, Raya. Were you really going to leave with that? Only a goodbye whisper in the dark, and I would never see you again? Really?” Her voice rose, her anger becoming so noticeable that I winced from the impact.“I am sorry.” I whispered, finally reaching for her hand and squeezing it gently. “I am horrible at goodbyes; I just… I wish I wouldn’t have to.”“That is a pathetic excuse.” She hissed, eyeing me, but I could already detect the crack in her voice, and my lips twitched in a smile.“I know, and I am sorry.” I w

My heart slammed so hard in my chest that I swore the entire vehicle could hear it. “Are you alright?” Micah asked, his voice luring me out of my reverie, and I could only nod. “It will be fine; we are very welcoming in my pack.”Yeah, welcoming, just what I wanted.Only I could wake up more the next morning to see that they were driving a stake through my heart.“Yes. I am ready to meet your pack.” The lie slid out easily from my mouth, my heart more than willing to back it up.I was a likeable person after all. Thalia and Theo—even though the thought of him still hurt—could testify, and his pack would have no choice but to adore me.Micah stepped out of the car, and within seconds, the door to my side opened, and I stepped out, marching on the steady ground.I closed my eyes, taking in a deep breath, inhaling what will now be home. There was a peace and serenity that attacked my senses, the trees swaying gently as the breeze blew across us.A scent of belonging circled me so strong