All Chapters of Escaping the Alpha, Claimed in the End: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter 11: Poor Little Omega

Amelia’s POVJasper’s roar still echoed in my ears, his face twisted with fury as he screamed, “You can’t reject me! I reject your rejection!” His bloodied, swollen face made him look like a monster, and his words made my stomach turn.My heart pounded, my body aching from the earlier beatings—cuts on my arms, bruises on my cheek, and a torn sweater barely holding me together. It had taken every ounce of energy I had to fight back for once, but the result was me standing there shaking, trembling, and drained of all strength, hiding behind Ryder, who looked like he was seconds away from killing Jasper.For a wild second, I thought it wouldn’t be such a bad thing—Jasper was the main source of my suffering. But then again, he was an Alpha, we were in his territory, and even though I didn’t know much, I knew enough to guess pack politics wouldn’t allow it.Not that the demon of a stepbrother I had seemed to understand his own place in this situation.“No one’s leaving with Amelia today,”

Chapter 12: Family

Amelia’s POVI woke up gasping, my head spinning like I’d been tossed around in a storm. My whole body ached, and when I looked around, I was on my lumpy mattress in that filthy safehouse room, the peeling walls and flickering bulb making my stomach churn.My memory of last night was fuzzy—Jasper’s screams, Ryder’s arms catching me, blood everywhere. Did Ryder attack me? No, that didn’t feel right. He’d been protecting me, hadn’t he?Voices echoed down the hallway, loud and angry, mixed with the clatter of footsteps and medical stuff. I blinked, trying to focus, and saw a tall guy in black standing at the door. Ryder. His broad shoulders filled the frame, his dark eyes blazing as he growled, “Why the hell is she in this dump? You call this a place to heal?”A cautious voice answered—a doctor, I guessed. “Alpha Ryder, we thought it would be better for her to wake up somewhere familiar. We’ve only just learned the full extent of her abuse, and didn’t realize how serious it was until now

Chapter 13: Stay Back

Ryder’s POVI held Amelia tight in the backseat of the car, her body trembling like a leaf in a storm. Her face was pale, her breathing shallow.“Hang on, Amelia,” I whispered, my voice rough with worry. She went limp, fainting again, and her sweet rain-and-wildflowers scent hit me hard. It calmed me in a way I hadn’t felt in years, like a piece of me I didn’t know was missing.My wolf, Kieran, stirred in my mind, growling softly.She’s ours. Protect her.The nurse, Kara, sat up front, glancing back. “She’s going to be okay, Alpha,” she said, her voice steady but edged with concern. “We’re almost at the Pawmoon packhouse.”“She better be,” I growled. “She’s my family now. Anyone who touches her answers to me. I don’t care if she’s the Luna I pictured or not—she’s mine, and no one’s hurting her again.”Kara nodded, her eyes serious. “We’ll take care of her, Alpha. She’s safe with us.”We pulled up to the packhouse, its tall stone walls rising against the night, windows glowing warm aga

Chapter 14: The Pack’s Future Can Wait

Ryder’s POVFifteen minutes. That’s how long I’d been trying to convince her to come out. I’d tried everything—talking through the door, promising it was safe, even saying I wouldn’t leave her side. Nothing worked.“Amelia… please,” I said one last time, but the silence on the other side told me I wasn’t getting anywhere.I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. This wasn’t going to happen without help.When Kara walked by, I stepped toward her. “Can you… try to get her out? She might listen to you.”She nodded softly. “I’ll take care of her. You should go rest, Alpha. You haven’t eaten or changed clothes since yesterday.”“I’m fine—” I started, but she cut me off with a gentle but firm look.“She’s fine,” Kara said. “She’s exhausted. Let her sleep. You need to take care of yourself too.”I hesitated. I didn’t like the idea of leaving Amelia, but I also knew I wasn’t helping much standing here. “…Alright,” I finally said. “But if she wakes up, let me know right away.”“I will,” the

Chapter 15: My wolf was calling me!

Amelia’s POVWhen I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was Ryder sitting beside me. His head was resting close to my arm, and he seemed to be breathing in my scent from my wrist. His face looked calm—so calm that it almost didn’t seem like him.The way he was holding my arm so gently made my cheeks heat up.I tried to get a better look at him without disturbing him, but I must have moved too suddenly because his eyes snapped open. He flinched, then lost his balance and fell right off the bed with a dull thud.My eyes went wide. “I—I didn’t mean to—”He quickly sat up and shook his head. “It’s fine. Are you okay?”I nodded, still embarrassed. “Yeah… I’m okay. I was just… um… thirsty.”Without saying anything else, he stood and poured some water from the jug on the side table, then handed the glass to me. He made sure I had a good grip before letting go. His movements were careful, like he was afraid of hurting me.I took a sip and glanced at him. “Where are we?”“Pawmoon Pack,” he s

Chapter 16: You deserve more than that, Baby

Amelia’s POVThe voice inside my head was faint, like it had traveled a long way just to reach me.Amelia…I froze. There it was again.My chest tightened in a way I couldn’t explain. “No way,” I whispered to myself. “I actually have a wolf…”“Uh… hello?” I tried saying in my mind, feeling ridiculous. “Can you hear me?”This time, she spoke back—only it wasn’t clear. Her words were muffled, like she was trying to talk to me through a wall.…strong… always… mine… protect…I pressed my hands to my temples, straining to hear her better. “Wait—say that again. Please.”But the connection was too fragile. Her presence flickered like a candle in the wind, and then she was gone.“No… don’t go,” I murmured out loud, my voice barely above a whisper. But it was already too late.Still, I couldn’t stop the small smile tugging at my lips. Even if it was brief and unclear, my wolf had reached out to me. That had to mean something.I slipped on my robe and padded toward the adjoining room where Kara

Chapter 17: Pretend for Now

Amelia’s POVThe next morning, there was a knock on my door before I’d even finished brushing my hair.“Come in,” I called.Beta Lucas stepped inside, holding a sleek black box. “Alpha said to give you these. And to tell you to get ready—he’s taking you to the Pack dinner tonight.”I opened the box and my mouth fell open. Nestled inside was the most expensive-looking pair of high heels I’d ever seen—shiny, elegant, and completely intimidating.“They’re… beautiful,” I said, running my fingers over them.Lucas gave me a faint smile. “They’ll go well with your new outfit. The maids will be waiting downstairs if you need help.” Then he left as quickly as he came.By the time I was dressed, my palms were sweating. I stepped out of my room and slowly made my way down the stairs, trying not to think about how I looked.When I reached the landing, I heard a few gasps. Ryder was standing in the living room with two maids. All three of them were staring at me like I’d just stepped out of a maga

Chapter 18: Challenge Accepted

Amelia’s POVAfter Beta Lucas spoke up for me, things stayed calm—at least for a while. Ryder led me to the long Alpha table at the front. He sat at the head, I was placed on his right, and Beta Lucas on his left. The elders filled the rest of the seats, their eyes sharp even as servants laid out roasted meat, bread, and fruit.Every time Ryder’s gaze swept over them, their expressions shifted—tight smiles, polite nods. But the second he looked away, their real thoughts showed, especially with Camille. Fake sweet one moment, glaring daggers the next.I tried to focus on the food, but halfway through the meal, the calm broke.One elder set down his glass. “Alpha, I’ve heard you’ve placed Miss Amelia in the west wing. In that room.”The table went quiet. My chest tightened.“That room is off-limits,” another elder said sharply. “Why would you let her stay there? Unless…” His eyes cut into me. “She’s playing you. A spy from Silverlight, acting weak to gain trust, then stealing secrets.”

Chapter 19: That Won’t Be A Problem

Amelia’s POVRyder’s face was tight when we finally left the dining hall. His hand stayed wrapped around mine, but I could feel the tension in his grip. The moment we were out of earshot of the elders, he stopped walking and turned to face me.“Baby,” he said slowly, his voice low but firm, “why did you accept that challenge?”His golden eyes searched mine, more confused than angry.I swallowed hard, trying not to shrink under his stare. “Because… I can’t just keep hiding behind you. I know you can protect me, Ryder. I believe in that. But if I’m going to pretend to be your Luna, then I have to at least try to face some things on my own.”For a second, Ryder didn’t say anything. He just looked at me like he was torn between scolding me and pulling me into his arms. Finally, he let out a frustrated sigh and shook his head.“You don’t get it,” he muttered. “I will never let you lose. Not this challenge, not anything. I’d burn down the whole damn forest before I let them humiliate you.”

Chapter 20: Fight Me Like A Real Wolf

Amelia’s POVThe elder raised his hand, signaling for silence. “For the second round, you’ll both be blindfolded. First one to hit a deer wins.”Two guards stepped forward, each carrying a strip of black cloth. My throat went dry as one of them tied the blindfold securely around my head. Darkness swallowed me instantly.The crowd murmured with excitement, some already whispering their bets. I could practically feel the weight of their doubt pressing on me.Camille’s voice rang out, loud enough for everyone to hear. “This is pointless. She can’t even shift. She’s going to be stumbling around like a lost child.”A few people chuckled, and the sound made my stomach twist. My hands clenched around my bow, the leather grip slick under my sweaty palms.The elder’s voice cut through the noise. “Prepare yourselves. The deer have been released.”I forced myself to take a deep breath. But all I heard was the rustling of leaves and the faint stamping of hooves somewhere in the distance.Camille

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