All Chapters of Enchanted by the Alpha : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

I stood in my lingerie before the full-length mirror as the seamstress took final measurements for my custom ivory wedding gown. "Hold still, Miss Emerson," she murmured, easing the delicate fabric over my shoulders. The back zipper hissed shut, molding the dress to my curves like a second skin. "Oh, you'll be the perfect Luna of Alpha Liam," the seamstress gasped. "In twenty years of tailoring, I've never seen a bride glow like this." A satisfied smile curved my lips as I studied my reflection. The stylist had swept my chestnut hair into an elegant cascade down my back, the ends dusting over the gown's silver-stitched train like autumn leaves on frosted silk. With the diamond tiara catching the light, I could almost believe the fairy tales - the lost princess returned to claim her fated happiness. I couldn't wait for Liam to see me so perfect. My husband-to-be, my mate. I snapped my fingers for the attendant to bring my phone. Liam should have been here thirty minutes ago. As i

The pen hovered over the document for a full three seconds before I pressed down hard enough to leave an indent in the desk beneath.Avery Emerson signed with a sharp flourish across the dissolution of engagement papers. The ink bled slightly where my hand had trembled.I was sliding the document into an envelope when the phone shattered the silence of my apartment."Miss Emerson," Charles' voice trembled. "You're needed at Mercy General immediately."My blood turned to ice. The last time I'd been summoned like this, I'd woken up in a hospital bed with no memory of how I'd nearly bled to death in the snow. I hope this time it wouldn’t be my family.The hospital corridors blurred as I ran. Machines beeped behind half-open doors, the scent of antiseptic burning my nose. I rounded the corner to room 412—And froze. The entire Frostveil Pack leadership stood vigil around the hospital bed. My parents. The elders. Liam.And in the center of it all, swaddled in white linens like some tragic h

The penthouse was finally quiet. After hours of unpacking and arranging furniture—most of which Savannah had insisted on "testing" by dramatically flopping onto—I was left alone with the city lights twinkling beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows.Lydia stretched beneath my skin, restless but content."Freedom." She whispered."Okay, spill." Savannah plopped onto the marble kitchen island, swinging her legs like a child. She pointed at the black card I’d left on the counter. "That thing just made the snobbiest real estate manager in the city bow like you were royalty. Who the hell gave it to you?"I shrugged, pouring myself a glass of wine. "Just a friend.""Uh-huh." She snatched the card, flipping it over to examine the embossed silver wolf insignia. Her eyes widened. "Avery. This is a Blackthorne Group card."I nearly choked on my drink. "What?""Don’t play dumb." She waved it like evidence in court. "The Blackthorne Group owns half the city’s luxury properties, not to mention their o

"It's been a while." His deep but gentle voice boomed through the phone, making me shiver in suspense."Y..yes.. it's been a while." I stammered.All of a sudden, I'm feeling skittish. I should be elated, it's been a while since I last saw him, since I last heard his oddly comforting voice.Or am I this way because I missed him so much?"You used the card I gave you years ago. Why's that??" He suddenly asked.My movements stilled as my mind processed his question. How did he know?? Why wouldn't he? The card is his. Is this the reason he called me?I should have known.. we haven't spoken for years and he reached out to me all of a sudden. I thought he missed me, but I was wrong. I felt devastated at the reality."I had mistaken the card as mine when I was leaving the house, so I decided to use it rather than having to go back to fetch mine." I lied without blinking. "I'll refund the money I used."It's been years, but I don't want him to keep seeing me as someone frail and vulnerable,

A loud splash echoed in my ear, followed by gasps from the people around. All attention was on us, and photos were taken by the reporters. No one wanted to miss the once in a lifetime chance to watch as the Emerson daughters publicly embarrassed themselves.Luckily, the water's length wasn't high so there was no risk of drowning."Oh God!" I heard mom's shriek as she rushed towards us."Are you alright?" She asked, her concerned gaze mainly on Riley, who was in front of me. Dad was there too, and he also only cared about how Riley was faring.Just then, I saw Liam rush towards us, his eyes filled with worry. Without saying a word, he stretched his hand towards me, but before I could think of taking it, Riley beat me to it.She grabbed his hand, and he didn't bother pulling away."Are you okay? Were you hurt?" I watched as they all cared about Riley, even though they knew she fell on me while I took most of the pain from the shallow fountain.The flashes from the reporters' cameras wer