Chapter 1

Elle's POVI can't believe I'm really going to sleep with my boyfriend tonight.That was all I could think as I stumbled into my hotel room, feeling the champagne bubbling through my veins. The annual Moonshade Bay Full Moon Festival was in full swing downstairs, and I'd had more to drink than I'd planned—liquid courage for what I was about to do.The hotel was absolute chaos tonight. Humans and werewolves mingling freely during the one night a year when segregation rules were relaxed and curfews lifted. I'd managed to book one of the few rooms available."Room 716, human section," the harried human receptionist had said, sliding me the key card. Poor thing looked overwhelmed by the festival chaos.The room smelled strange—a heady, spicy scent that made my head swim even more. The furnishings were luxurious, much nicer than I'd expected for what I'd paid. Must be my lucky night, I thought hazily.I sent Jason a text with my room number and began preparing. After two years of dating, I

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Chapter 2

Elle's POVI remained curled against the wall, unable to stop the tears streaming down my face. The amber-eyed stranger—a werewolf, apparently—had moved to the other side of the room and was making a phone call, his back to me as though offering a semblance of privacy."Alex, I need you to bring something to my suite immediately," he said, his voice low and commanding. "A blank check from my personal account. And bring a bottle of whiskey." He paused, listening. "No, I don't care what meeting you're in. This is priority."He ended the call and turned back toward me, his expression unreadable. I noticed him studying me with those penetrating amber eyes—a telltale sign of werewolf heritage that I should have recognized immediately if I hadn't been so drunk and disoriented."The tears won't change anything," he said flatly. "What's done is done."I wiped my face angrily. "Easy for you to say. You're not the one who just..." I couldn't even finish the sentence.My phone buzzed with a text

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Chapter 3

Elle's POV"Mrs. Miller..." I started, trying to sound normal despite everything that had just happened."Elle." Her voice cut through the line, sharp and cold.My stomach dropped."Jason has been selected by the Turing family. Do you understand what that means?" She didn't wait for my answer. "A werewolf family has chosen him to work directly under their protection. This is the opportunity of a lifetime."I leaned against the elevator wall, my legs suddenly weak."That's... wonderful for him," I managed to say, though my heart was breaking all over again. "I'm happy for Jason.""Are you?" Her tone was accusatory. "Because this is exactly what our family has been working toward. Surely you didn't think someone from the human community—especially from the edge district—would be suitable for my son long-term?"The elevator doors opened, but I couldn't move. A couple waiting to enter glanced at me impatiently, and I stumbled out into the lobby, finding a quiet corner near a decorative pl

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Chapter 4

Elle's POVI stood outside my family's small apartment in the human district, my hand frozen on the doorknob. The shouting from inside made my stomach clench. I recognized Grandma Grace's shrill voice cutting through the thin walls, followed by what sounded like something breaking. Part of me wanted to turn around and walk away, find somewhere else to spend the night. But I'd come all this way to check on my foster mother.Taking a deep breath, I pushed the door open.The scene that greeted me made my blood run cold. Susan, my foster mom, was on her knees in the living room, her head bowed as Grandma Grace towered over her, red-faced with fury. Broken ceramic pieces were scattered around Susan's knees."You call this clean?" Grandma Grace screamed, throwing more shards of what used to be a dinner plate at Susan's face. "Look at these spots! Are you blind as well as stupid?"Susan didn't look up, didn't defend herself. I could see a purplish bruise forming on her forehead. How long had

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Chapter 5

Elle's POVA month passed since that night with Brad Rayne. I'd thrown myself into work, taking on extra tasks and staying late, anything to keep my mind occupied.My body felt different lately. I was constantly tired, occasionally nauseous in the mornings.Today was particularly bad. The fluorescent lights in the office seemed too bright, drilling into my skull. The usual morning coffee I'd grabbed made my stomach turn."West! The report needs to be completed by noon." Mrs. Jenkins dropped another folder onto my already towering pile. She frowned slightly as she looked at me. "You don't look well. Are you feeling alright?"I nodded mechanically. "Yes, Mrs. Jenkins. Just tired."As she walked away, I noticed something strange. Two werewolf executives who had come down to HR for some paperwork were staring at me from across the room, their nostrils flaring slightly. One of them actually took a step toward me before his colleague pulled him back, whispering something urgently.The room

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All Chapters of After One Night with the Alpha: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5