Lahat ng Kabanata ng THE ALPHA CHILDREN LIVES: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Elena stared at the ultrasound images clutched in her trembling hands, her heart racing with a mixture of joy and fear. Three tiny heartbeats. Triplets. After three years of silent devotion, she finally had something that might make Gabriel see her as more than just a contract obligation.The study door swung open, and Alpha Gabriel Thorne strode in, his powerful frame still radiating heat from his recent shift. His phone buzzed before Elena could speak, and he answered without looking at her."Gabriel, I need to tell you something important," Elena said softly, rising from her chair.He pressed the phone against his shoulder, his emerald eyes flashing with irritation. "Not now. The northern accounts are hemorrhaging resources. We're hours from collapse."Elena's stomach twisted. "Financial trouble? Let me help, I can…""You?" Gabriel scoffed, already turning away. "What could you possibly do?"She grabbed a tray of food she'd prepared earlier, hurrying after him. "At least eat someth

Elena didn't say a word. She only dragged the IV stand beside her, removed the needle from her hand, and changed into her clothes. Tears rolled down her cheeks, hot and endless, as her heart shattered again. Gabriel hadn't even asked about her or their child. All he cared about was Vanessa, the woman he cheated with.With trembling hands, Elena pulled out her phone and called Nathaniel. Her voice was broken, but her words were sharp."Find me a divorce lawyer," she said.Later that evening, Elena sat alone at home, her bags packed neatly by the door. She had signed the divorce papers already, waiting for Gabriel to come home and add his signature. Her hands rested protectively on her stomach as she took deep breaths, steadying herself.The door opened with force, and Gabriel walked in, his face full of anger."What the hell, Elena?" he shouted, slamming the door behind him. "You never brought the soup! Vanessa's been waiting all day!"Elena rose slowly from the couch, her eyes red fro

The entire ballroom seemed to hold its breath as Elena descended the grand staircase. The silver gown caught the light, making her seem almost ethereal. Her chestnut hair cascaded over her bare shoulders, and her eyes swept over the crowd with cool confidence.Gabriel's world stopped.Elena.Six years of searching, and here she was, more beautiful than he remembered, more powerful, more... everything.His hand moved involuntarily toward his chest, where phantom pains from their severed bond still flared."Gabriel?" Vanessa's voice cut through his thoughts, tight with panic.He didn't respond. Couldn't. His eyes were locked on Elena.She was halfway down the stairs when Marcus Frost moved forward to meet her, his hand extended, his smile warm and genuine.Vanessa's fingers dug into Gabriel's arm. "Gabriel," she hissed. "That's... that's her, isn't it?"The crowd began to whisper."Is that really Elena Sterling?""She's even more beautiful than the rumors said...""Marcus Frost must be t

The morning sun filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Elena's office as she reviewed the final details of the launch presentation. Her fingers moved swiftly across the tablet, making last-minute adjustments to the financial projections."These numbers are conservative," Nathaniel said from across her desk, leaning back in his chair. "We could easily promise double the returns."Elena shook her head. "I don't make promises I can't keep. That's how you lose credibility.""That's how you stay honest," Nathaniel corrected with a grin. "Not everyone operates that way, cousin."A knock interrupted them, and Marcus walked in carrying two cups of coffee."Thought you might need this," he said, handing one to Elena. "You've been at this since four in the morning."Elena accepted it gratefully. "The Sterling-Frost Tech Initiative launches in six hours. Every detail has to be perfect.""It is perfect," Marcus assured her. "You've been over this presentation fifty times.""Forty-seven,"

The city lights blurred past the car windows as Marcus drove through the quiet streets. Elena sat in the passenger seat, her fingers absently adjusting the engagement ring, a beautiful prop in their carefully orchestrated performance.The announcement had gone exactly as planned. Every Alpha in the region now believed she and Marcus were truly engaged. The Sterling-Frost alliance was secure.So why did her chest feel so tight?"You're quiet," Marcus observed, his eyes on the road.Elena turned from the window. "Just thinking about everything that happened tonight.""Having second thoughts?""No." The answer came quickly. "This arrangement benefits us both. You get the business alliance you need, and I get..." She trailed off."Protection," Marcus finished gently. "From people who would use your past against you."Elena nodded, grateful he understood without her having to say it.They drove in comfortable silence for several minutes before Elena spoke again. "You know this was all an ac