All Chapters of An Alpha's Obsession : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

ADRIAN Stupid of me to think I could get out of this by simply tricking my way through. Less than a fortnight to the Perennial Calm Convergence, I need to be in optimal physical and mental state, regardless of whether I'm accompanied by someone… or not.Most likely, not.“Changing the rules so suddenly… especially this deep into the assesment” Liam frowns. “Don't you think it'll raise eyebrows amongst the Clan?”“The Clan answers to me,” I let go of the weights on the arm curl machine and they clang back against each other with a loud clack. “...it's never been the other way around.”“Yeah, but it gets to a point don't you think?” He questions, sprinting on the treadmill. “More than half of them are already convinced you don't want Alex anywhere close to the Convergence. Without a valid reason, rumors will spread. And if they continue—”“I really couldn't care less” I answer, standing and walking for my towel to the far right of the room. “My decisions are my decisions. That's final

ALEXFinally, the fourth Assesment begins today. It's felt like ages since Maya stole a victory I could feel graze my fingers. The same goes for Sage's inciting deal, and the fact that it's been forever since I last saw her. But that all changes today, regardless of whatever rule Adrian chooses to pull from under his ass.“I'm gonna win today! No matter what!”Tying my hair into a bun, I psych myself up in the mirror in front of me, then march downstairs. Everywhere's quiet. The halls, the open space stretching until I reach outside, the entire setting. Like even the environment is afraid of what may happen if it echoes a bit louder than it should. Not that it matters. Nothing's stopping m—“What the—”By the time I reach the training grounds outside, I come fade to face with the first thing that's managed to send something other than courage and confidence down my spine. Every single member of the pack is gathered on opposite sides. Quiet as a mouse.Divided in half, they st

ADRIANIt worked.The look in her eyes was enough to confirm it. Though harsh, my demeanor was able to convince her, and my words probably plunged the realization even deepe—“Are you sure this won't come back to bite you in the ass?”A couple feet down the hallway, his voice rings from behind me. Hands crossed behind me, I don't even bother looking at him. “It got the job done. At the end of the day, that's all that matters. The fact doesn't change whether you like it or not, Liam.”“I never stood against your decision to protect the members of the Clan. I, more than anyone else, know how distorting the Convergence can be. But I have a feeling you just pushed Alex a little further than necessary. Especially if you truly consider her a useful asse—”“Like I said Liam, whether or not you like it, the fact still remains.”This time, I turn to look at him, and the words roll down my tongue. “I won't lose a single member of this clan. Not Alex, not Sage. Nobody.”“You… could've pulle

ALEXMaya’s words won’t leave me alone.They sit at the back of my skull like a stubborn, persistent, impossible-to-ignore noise.“You can’t keep doing this to yourself.”“Everyone can see what’s going on between you and the Alpha.”“Don’t try to bend the hands of fate.”I tell myself I don’t care.But as I push open the doors to the general pack house, the noise in my head only mirrors the noise bristling from inside.Until… it suddenly stops.Not gradually, or steadily. Just… stops.Conversations cut off mid-sentence, cutlery pauses halfway to mouths, and chairs scrape once, then nothing.Point blank silence that's always seemed to follow me around like a shadow. Their eyes dart away the moment I look up. It's like they want to say something but are still debating it amongst themselves.So I keep walking.Head down. Shoulders squared.I don’t acknowledge the stares as I move toward the stairs, until halfway across the hall someone clears their throat.“Um… Alex?”I stop, then sowly

ALEXWith most of the pack's border patrol still recovering from Callum's attack, I volunteered for the border watch. At least for the night.No one questioned it, and that alone should’ve told me everything.Rotations were reshuffled, patrols tightened, and nearly every eye became fine-tuned to the tiniest movementsEveryone wanted to prove loyalty. But more than that, they wanted to be SEEN while proving it. I wanted the opposite.The border’s the only place in this Clan where silence isn’t suspicious. Distance isn’t interpreted as guilt, and no one watches your face to see if you’re about to crack.So when I told Liam I’d take the late shift alone, he understood. Couldn't care less about what anyone thought of my decision. They'd speak on it either way. At least that's what I forced myself to believe. I move through the trees with ease, my boots barely disturbing the soil. The farther I go, the thinner the Clan’s scent becomes. Soon enough, damp earth, old bark, and the faint