All Chapters of Alpha's Power Bottom: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

Back in class, Derek sat far to the left, sprawled like he owned the room, his presence was a constant pressure, and I felt it even when I refused to look his way. Bri, on the other hand, stayed in the front row, turning around often enough to check on me, her concern was persistent. By the time the final bell rang, my shoulders ached from holding myself so tightly in place, as I played the role of a good human kid.Bri didn’t give me a chance to walk off alone. She fell into step beside me the moment we were released from class, talking freely as she guided me through the crowded halls and toward the lunchroom.The moment we stepped in, the loud noise hit us. Laughter, clattering trays, the sharp smell of food, and bodies packed way too close together. My wolf bristled at the chaos, senses stretching too wide, but Bri didn’t seem to notice as she grabbed a tray and nudged one into my hands.We moved down the line together. I picked at the options without giving them much thought, whi

I got into the car as Lucas started the engine, and we drove off.Lucas drove with one hand on the wheel, the other resting near the gearshift, his posture loose in a way that only looked relaxed. Anyone who didn’t know him would’ve missed the tension in his shoulders, the way his jaw flexed every few seconds like he was grinding his teeth down to bone.He didn’t speak, and neither did I.The forest swallowed us quickly once we left town. Trees thickened, shadows stretched, and the road narrowed into something only locals were used to. My wolf stirred as the iron gates came into view, but Lucas didn’t slow down. They opened automatically, sensing us.I swallowed hard.“Lucas,” I said finally.His eyes flicked to me for half a second. “Yes, Ethan. What is it?”“Please,” I added. “Talk to me.”The car hummed beneath us. Tires rolled over gravel. Then he sighed.“You’re old enough now, I guess,” he said slowly. “Your father would’ve had this conversation with you soon anyway.”My hands c

Bright morning. It's a new day. I pulled my backpack over one shoulder and headed for the door, already halfway gone in my head with school sitting heavily in my thoughts, and not because of classes, nor was it because of homework, but because of a pair of blue eyes I hadn’t been able to stop thinking about since yesterday.The front door opened before I could even reach for the handle. Lucas’s car idled at the curb, already waiting for me.Of course he was.I stepped outside as the cool morning air brushed against my face, just enough to stop me from smiling like an idiot. Lucas leaned out of the driver’s seat, one arm draped lazily over the door.“You planning on standing there all day, or are you getting in?” he asked.I rolled my eyes. “Good morning to you too.”I reached for the door—“Ethan!”My mother’s voice cut through.I groaned inwardly and turned just in time to see her rushing out of the house, apron still tied around her waist, hair half-pinned like she’d dropped everyth

Derek’s grin stayed carved into his face as the coach blew the whistle.“Alright!” the coach barked. “Pairs up. We’re starting with contact drills. I want to see speed, balance, and most importantly, I want to see control.”Control. Of course.The players moved quickly, slapping hands, calling out positions. I stayed where I was, eyes locked on Derek. He rolled his shoulders like he was warming up for a show, not a tryout. When he caught me staring, his grin sharpened.“I want you to remember you specifically asked for this. You want this,” he said quietly, stepping closer. “I won’t go easy on you.”“I’d be insulted if you did,” I replied.A few heads turned. The tension was noticeable now, so thick enough to taste.“Captain,” the coach called. “Take the new kid.”Derek laughed under his breath. “Lucky me.”We moved to the marked area of the field. Grass pressed damp beneath my cleats. I rolled my neck once, breathing slowly and steadily. My wolf stirred excitedly.Bri’s voice cut thr