Todos os capítulos de The Alpha Who Broke Me: Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 20

KAIAI stare at my reflection in the mirror, carefully applying a final touch of mascara for my first date with Lewis tonight. It's been exactly seven days since I stormed out of Vincent's office, and I have barely spoken to him except necessary at work.The navy blue dress I chose hugs my curves in all the right places without being too revealing—elegant but approachable. I want to look good for Lewis, to give this a real chance.I know I still have complicated feelings about Vincent, and my wolf might not recognize Lewis as her mate, but his wolf recognized me. There has to be a reason for that. And there's definitely an undeniable pull between us that I can't ignore. I'm eager to see where this could lead.I step out of my room and find Mom waiting in the hallway, her face lighting u

I wake with a start, sitting up and running a hand through my tangled hair with a shaky sigh. My body feels sticky with sweat as I climb out of my bed, and that familiar ache lingers between my legs—the unmistakable aftermath of the dream that still has my heart racing.I catch my reflection in the vanity mirror across my bedroom—flushed cheeks, dilated pupils, and a vulnerability I hate seeing in myself. I had hoped sleep would be my sanctuary from thoughts of Vincent. Instead, it betrayed me completely. My dreams were filled with him—vivid, haunting, impossible to shake. His strong hands on my waist, his breath against my neck, his voice in my ear. Even now, my body hums with phantom sensations like he was really here, like his fingers actually traced paths across my skin, like he branded himself into my very soul.

I slip away to the elevator, needing air, needing space, my heart still hammering from the confrontation. The ride down feels endless, and when the doors finally open, I practically flee to the small courtyard behind the building. It's tucked between Moonfang Construction and the neighboring office complex, a quiet spot with a few benches and some landscaping that most employees never visit.My legs feel heavy, but I sink onto one of the metal benches anyway, pulling in shaky breaths that don't seem to ease the tightness in my chest. I raise a trembling hand to my cheek, and it comes away damp."Kaia?"I look up to find Lewis approaching, the bouquet of wildflowers still in his hand. His kind face is creased with concern as he takes in my tear-stained cheeks."I'm sorry," I manage, my voice raw. "I didn't expect him to... God, I'm so embarrassed.""You have nothing to apologize for," he says, settling beside me on the bench. His voice is gentle in a way that makes the tears threaten a

KAIAI stare at the steam rising from under the hood of Vincent's sleek BMW, my heart sinking with each passing second. We're stranded on a deserted mountain road, miles from civilization, with nothing but pine trees and gathering darkness for company."This can't be happening," I mutter, pacing beside the broken-down car. My black heels click against the asphalt as I move back and forth, my pencil skirt restricting my steps. The meeting with the Cascade Pack ran three hours longer than expected, and now we're paying the price.Vincent closes the hood with a definitive thud, wiping his hands on a cloth from the trunk. His navy suit is wrinkled from leaning over the engine, his tie loosened and hanging around his neck. "The radiator's shot," he says, his voice frustratingly calm. "We're not driving anywhere tonight."

VINCENTThe council chamber feels like a tomb as I push through the heavy oak doors. Carved stone wolves line the walls, their eyes seeming to follow my every step as I make my way toward the center of the room. The scent of old leather and power hangs thick in the air—generations of Alpha decisions made within these walls.Five elders sit in their traditional semicircle, each one a former Alpha or high-ranking Beta from packs across the western territories. Their faces are stern, weathered by decades of leadership and rigid adherence to our laws. At the center sits Elder Owen, his gray hair pulled back severely, dark eyes sharp as flint."Vincent." His voice echoes off the stone walls. "You called this emergency session. Speak."I straighten my shoulders, drawing on every ounce of Alph