All Chapters of Stuck Between Two Alpha Heir’s: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Archie stumbled upon the library, and luckily, he found who he was looking for easily. He stepped in, and there she was, seated by herself, her gaze fixated on the book before her. Ember. He approached and sat opposite her. He waited for a while, but she failed to notice him the instant he came. She was really lost in what she was reading. Her eyes followed each word with precision, her lips slightly parted, but no words came out of them. Archie cleared his throat. Ember froze mid sentence, her eyebrow twitching. She did not appreciate being disturbed when she read. Everyone knew that. Slowly, she lifted her eyes, ready to scold whoever dared interrupt her peace.But when she saw who it was, her expression shifted from irritation to surprise. Her mouth fell open.“Archie?” she breathed, her voice barely above a whisper.Before she could say anything else, Archie lifted a finger to his lips. “Shhh. Library, remember?”Ember blinked at him, feigning annoyance. “I wasn’t going to scr

“Listen up!” Coach Drew’s voice echoed across the rink, loud and sharp. The players formed a rough semicircle around him, their breath misting in the cold air.“We’re running a four-on-four drill today.” He said, glancing from one face to another. “Black jerseys versus Blue. Short, fast, and clean. I want teamwork, not solo hero plays. Got it?”A few players exchanged knowing smirks. Rollins looked away, working his jaw. Coach Drew paced as he spoke. “You’ve got forty-five seconds per shift. Quick transitions, tight passes. No showing off. Black team— Rollins, Kade, Theo, and Brant. Blue team— Archie, Levi, Noah, and Finn.” He pointed his stick at the goalies, both of whom were crouched by their nets. “Keep your heads on a swivel. Stay sharp. No egos. Got it?”The players chorused in unison, “Yes, Coach!” The whistle stayed between Coach Drew’s teeth, but before he blew it, Archie raised his head slightly. “Let’s keep it clean out there. No solo stunts. Pass first, score later,” as

Piper’s heart skipped a thousand beats. It slammed against her ribs so hard she heard it ring in her ears. The Widow’s Bane!? She screamed inwardly. The name echoed in her head. It wasn't the first time she had heard it. Not even the second time, but it struck a sharp memory in her head. Her mind took her back to the night she almost did something terrible. It was only a few months ago. She’d come home late from lectures, tired and hungry, only to find her mother once again buried beneath stacks of paper, with coffee stains on some of them. Piper had stood at the doorway, her fists clenched at her sides.She was tired. Tired of losing her mother to this endless obsession. Tired of coming home to find her talking to herself about secret passages and toxins, muttering names that made no sense. That night, she’d snapped.If she burned all of it, maybe her mother would finally stop. Maybe they could have a normal life again.So Piper had gathered the papers. Every chart, every photogr

“Ember,” Piper breathed, her voice soft but uncertain as she took a step forward hesitantly. Her throat felt dry, her fingers fidgeting by her sides.Ember stood there, arms crossed. The look in her eyes was exactly what Piper had expected and feared. It was hurt and simmering anger.“I was looking for you,” Piper managed to say, downing the lump in her throat.Ember’s reply came blunt, almost dismissive. “Yeah, I heard.”“Turns out she was looking for you too,” Rollins cut in, still leaning lazily against the railings. His tone was light, but his eyes flickered between the girls with curiosity. “I just saw her passing by and told her to wait here with me.”Piper turned back to Ember. Ember raised a brow, clearly waiting. “Well?” she prompted, raising a brow. Rollins tilted his head. “Did… something happen between you two?”None of them answered him. Piper bit down on her lower lip, forcing herself to push through the discomfort. “Listen, Ember,” she began carefully. “I’m sorry. For

Archie let out a long sigh. There were a lot of things on his mind, heavy as the weight his future carried. But one thing stood out. The reason for his recent heartache. He had finally found his mate, but it turns out that she's deeply in love with someone else. He sighed again. “Well,” he began slowly, “Being the heir to the Alpha throne isn’t as eccentric as everyone likes to imagine.”Piper tilted her head, watching him quietly. “There’s a lot of pressure,” he continued, his tone heavy. “Especially when your father and mentor happens to be an obsessive perfectionist. It’s just… so overwhelming.” He ran his fingers through his hair, the frustration evident in his movements.Piper smiled softly. “I think it's normal to feel pressured.” She said, “An Alpha isn't just an ordinary title. Your father….. he's probably just doing his best to shape you into the best you can be. But perfection isn’t what makes a great leader. It’s the heart behind every choice. And from what I’ve seen, you