Semua Bab The Alpha's Dirty Little Secret No More: Bab 1 - Bab 10

My fated mate slept with me for five years. I thought he was finally going to mark me, but instead, he chose to mate with another powerful she-wolf.I lay on the tangled sheets, my body aching.Killian sat on the edge of the bed, his back to me. Red scratches covered his broad shoulders. I'd put them there.His long fingers brushed the back of my neck. Right over my scent gland.My breath hitched.Five years.Every time he lost control during his rut, he took me. He used our bond to soothe his inner beast.But he never bit down. Never gave me the mark that should be mine.Today felt different. His fingers lingered there."Be at the full moon ceremony tomorrow," Killian commanded, his hand dropping away.My heart hammered against my ribs.The full moon ceremony was the pack’s most sacred ritual. Was he inviting me to finally make me his Luna?Hope surged through me. This was it. Everything I had ever wanted.But the passion in his eyes was gone.Killian stood and walked to the closet, p

The next morning, I officially submitted my resignation to the elders, waiting only for my passport to leave.Killian appeared."One last time," he ordered, buckling his seatbelt. "You've been in charge of the new East District development. Come with me for one final inspection, and then you can take your vacation."In the back seat, Vivian was touching up her makeup in a compact mirror, her smile fake."Freya, thank you for everything," she said, her voice dripping with fake sympathy. "I heard Killian had your things cleared out. I feel awful, but he can be so… possessive when he wants something."My knuckles turned white on the steering wheel.I was their chauffeur. Brought along to watch his future Luna gloat.The car entered a desolate mountain road.Suddenly, a loud bang tore through the air.The front left tire blew. The car swerved violently, spinning out of control.I fought the wheel, but the impact sent us crashing toward the guardrail."Watch out!"In the split second before

"Your request to leave the pack has been denied."Killian threw the papers onto my hospital bed."On what grounds?""On the grounds that I said so," he said, his tone absolute. "You have work to finish."I glanced at the Alpha and his mate. They stood up awkwardly."We'll be going," Rose said, patting my hand. "Get some rest."The room was empty except for me and Killian.He sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes dangerous. "Freya, don't test my patience."Two hours later, I was dragged out of the hospital.Killian’s Rolls-Royce was waiting."Get in.""Where are we going?""You'll see."The car stopped in front of the city's most exclusive boutique.Valentina Couture. Vivian's favorite."Mr. Blackwood!" the store manager greeted him, fawning. "The gowns you requested are all ready.""Go try them on," he said, pointing at me.My heart leaped. These were Luna gowns. He wanted me to try them.Was he giving up the union? Did he want me to be his Luna?"This way, please." The manager led us t

At the mating announcement ceremony that night, all of high society was there.I stood in a corner of the ballroom, wearing a simple black dress.The Alpha’s command was a cage, and my body was its prisoner. I had to smile. I had to stand tall. I had to play my part.Vivian was the star of the night.She wore a custom champagne-colored gown, her diamond necklace sparkling under the lights.Killian stood beside her, a dark king in his tailored suit."My friends!" The old Alpha raised his glass. "Tonight, we witness a momentous occasion!"Thunderous applause."My son, Killian, will unite with the lovely Miss Vivian!"More applause.Vivian leaned shyly into Killian's embrace.The moment they kissed, my heart clenched violently."You look like you need a distraction," a smooth voice said beside me. "Care for a dance?"I turned to see a handsome Beta male. Dark brown hair, a gentle smile."I'm not a very good dancer.""That's alright, I'll lead." He offered his hand. "I'm Marcus, from the S

I stared at the face so close to mine.The face I had once loved, once worshipped. Now it was twisted into a monster's snarl.I stopped struggling.I stopped explaining. I stopped crying.I just stared at him, like he was a complete stranger."Killian," I said softly, my voice holding a dead quiet that startled him. "Is this really how you see me?"He flinched, his grip loosening for a second.But then, from behind him, came Vivian's weak moan. "Killian… I'm in so much pain… My spirit is about to shatter… Call my brother…"The last trace of doubt in Killian's eyes vanished.He shoved me away, and I fell hard onto the ground.Then he turned, scooped Vivian into his arms, and gave me his back."Get out," he snarled, without turning around. "You are banished. If I see your face in this territory again, I will kill you myself."The rain started to pour.Cold water washed over the blood and grime on my body, washing away my last bit of attachment to this city.I climbed to my feet and watch