All Chapters of The Alpha's Possession: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Stefan's POV I woke to my phone buzzing insistently on the nightstand.Adrian was already up, getting dressed. "Border patrol just reported movement near the eastern checkpoint. Multiple vehicles."I sat up too quickly and my ribs protested. "The same area from yesterday's report?""Yes. Dawson's coordinating response teams now." He pulled on his jacket. "Stay here. Rest. I'll update you when we know more.""No way. If this is connected to what I found, I should be there.""Stefan, you can barely walk.""I can analyze from the command center. I don't need to be on the front lines."He studied me for a moment. "Fine. But you stay in the command center with Lauren. No fieldwork."We made our way downstairs. The packhouse was already mobilized. Wolves moving quickly. Grabbing equipment. Heading out.Lauren had the command center set up with multiple screens showing different camera feeds. Maps with team positions marked. Communication channels open."What do we have?" I asked, sliding i

- Stefan's POVTwo weeks passed in a strange rhythm of normalcy and tension.My knee healed enough that I could walk without limping. The ribs stopped aching with every breath. The healer finally cleared me for light physical activity.Work in the intelligence office kept me busy. Lauren and I developed a system for analyzing border reports. We caught three more attempted breaches and stopped them before they became problems.Adrian and I maintained the boundaries he'd set. No kissing. Careful physical distance. But the mate bond made it harder every day.I'd catch him watching me across a room and feel the pull. He'd brush past me in a hallway and the contact would send electricity through both of us. We were dancing around something inevitable and both of us knew it.On a Thursday evening, I was alone in the intelligence office reviewing overnight reports when Adrian walked in."Still working?" he asked."Someone has to. Lauren left an hour ago and these reports won't analyze thems

Adrian's POVI woke to sunlight streaming through Stefan's window and his body pressed against mine.The mate bond hummed contentedly in my chest. Settled in a way it never had been before. Last night had changed everything. Made the connection between us complete.Stefan stirred beside me. His eyes opened slowly and focused on my face."Morning," he said."Morning. How are you feeling?""Sore. But good." He stretched carefully. "Really good actually.""I didn't hurt you?""No. You were careful. Maybe too careful at times."I smiled. "I wanted to make sure."He propped himself up on one elbow, wincing slightly. "My ribs are protesting a little. But nothing serious.""We should get the healer to check them.""Later. Right now I just want to stay here with you."A knock on the door interrupted the moment. We both froze."Stefan?" Lauren's voice came through. "You in there? We have a situation."Stefan sat up quickly and immediately regretted it based on his expression. "Give me five mi

Adrian's POVMorning brought a council meeting I couldn't avoid.Stefan was still asleep when I left. His knee propped up. Face peaceful. The mate bond hummed contentedly knowing he was safe.The council chamber was packed. Not just the usual members but representatives from Silver Ridge and Mountain Creek. The packs that had saved us yesterday."Alpha Adrian," Councilwoman Marsh began. "We need to discuss yesterday's attack and its implications.""I agree. But first, I want to thank Alpha Marcus and Alpha Chen for their assistance." I nodded to the two visiting alphas. "Without your intervention, we'd have suffered heavy casualties."Alpha Marcus of Silver Ridge spoke first. He was older. Gray at his temples. Experienced. "We came because alliances matter. When one pack is threatened, we all are. But Adrian, you need to explain something. Why were you attacked by forces bearing royal crests?"The room went silent."Stefan discovered it during the attack. The vehicles had modified ro

Adrian's POVThe summit preparations consumed the entire next day.Alphas from seven major packs confirmed attendance. The meeting would take place in neutral territory at the old council hall. Security was being coordinated by all participating packs.I spent hours reviewing strategy with Dawson and the other alphas. Who would present evidence. How to handle potential resistance. What to do if Prince Damian had infiltrated any of the attending packs.By late afternoon, I needed a break. Needed to check on Stefan.I found him in the secure room attempting to do exercises while sitting on the bed."What are you doing?" I asked."Physical therapy. The healer said I could do some stretches as long as I don't put weight on the knee.""You're supposed to be resting.""I've been resting all day. I'm going crazy."I sat beside him and gently pushed his leg back down. "You need to heal.""I need to be useful.""You are useful. Your testimony tomorrow is critical."He looked frustrated. "I fee