All Chapters of The Hybrid's Hope: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

106 Chapters

Prologue: Hybrid

HopeIt's always exciting when a new Alpha takes over a pack. Nearly a year ago one of our allies, Alpha Richard, took over Shadow Falls pack from Alpha Liam. In a few months, Alpha Emerson will take over this pack, Safe Haven, from Alpha Eli and Guardian Grace. Then, about six months later, Alpha Cohen, another ally, will take over his pack, Canyon Ridge, from his father, Alpha Rik.Alpha Eli and Guardian Grace have been wonderful as our leaders, but I know that Alpha Emerson is ready to take over his position as Alpha of the pack. He is a stoic Alpha, always ready to take on the responsibilities that the pack requires as their Alpha. He doesn’t laugh as much as Alpha Richard or Alpha Cohen, but I know that he will be an incredible Alpha to our pack and continue the legacy that his parents started.Our three packs are not only connected by borders, but we’re also connected by the Guardians who live in each of the packs. Luna Cara was the first Guardian to be born of two Guardians. Lu

Chapter 1: Birthday

HopeMost wolves can’t wait for their eighteenth birthday. It’s the day when they can finally smell their mate, find the other half of their soul and become one.I have no such expectations. I’ve been dreading my eighteenth birthday since I had my first shift at ten.I’m not like the other wolves I live with. Being a true hybrid, I’m as much a bear as I am a wolf. That means I stand out like a sore thumb. While I work out harder than most wolves in any of our allied packs, my body is thicker and my muscles are larger than normal she-wolves. Most of them are tall and slender, and look like runway models with muscles. I, however, look like an Ultimate Fighting Champion, someone who could cage fight and be the last woman standing. My muscles are so large, I could almost pass for a man. I’ve been told my legs look like tree trunks, they’re so large. I’ve been told my arms look like legs attached in the wrong spot. Those would be the words of my bullies.But they aren’t wrong. So no, I’m n

Chapter 2: Arrival

Levi“You’re letting Hope’s birthday go by without being with her?” my sister Grace asks me.“Do you not know me at all, Grace?” I ask.“They left an hour ago,” she says.“I had to wait to get her present,” I say, lifting up the bag from the jeweler where I had her necklace made.“Do I get to see it?” she asks.I pull the box out of the bag and open it.“Oh, Levi. It’s beautiful and perfect for Hope.”“I think so. I hope she likes it.”“She’ll love it. She’d love anything coming from you. What time are you leaving?” she asks.I look at my watch. “I told Beta Carlos that I’d meet them at the restaurant. It’s at the hotel, so that will be easy. Dinner is at six, which gives me time to shower, change, pack, and still stop for flowers on my way.”“Good luck, Levi,” she says, reaching out to squeeze my arm. “If things go the way you want them to, even if she doesn’t feel worthy of being mated to you, don’t let her reject you. She doesn’t have to accept you right away, it may take her time

Chapter 3: Late Night Walk

HopeLevi is one of the few people who never seems to get tired of listening to me talk. And for some reason, I seem to talk much more when I’m around him.Before I know it, dinner is done.“Let me get my things from the car and then I’d love it if you’d walk on the beach with me,” Levi says.I walk outside with him and wait while he gets his things. Then we go upstairs.When we walk into the suite, Levi whistles low. “Wow. This is nice. My mother found her second chance mate, and he’s a wonderful man, thank the goddess. But he’s a warrior. He could never afford anything like this.”“How is Paisley?” my mother asks.“She’s good, Beta, really good. It took her a long time to accept that Nash was nothing like my father, as you know. But they’ve made a nice life for themselves. He’s really good to her and they’re both happy.”“I’m so glad to hear that, Levi. Please tell her we said hello when you see her again.”“I will Beta,” he says before turning to me. “Ready to show me the beach, Hop

Chapter 4: Fighting Rejection

LeviOh goddess she tastes even better than I thought she would. When I feel Hope give in to our kiss, I deepen it, needing to taste more of her, needing to possess her, needing to claim her. I want her to know that I want her, love her, and need her in my life.I have no idea how long the kiss lasts, I just know that it’s not long enough. It will never be long enough.“Finally,” I sigh against her lips. “I finally get to kiss you the way I’ve wanted to for years.”“Levi …” she begins and I hear the argument building in her voice.“Don’t,” I say, putting my fingers against her lips. “If what you’re about to say is anything other than 'Levi, I want your mark on my neck right now, tonight,’ I don’t want to hear it. I know how you feel about finding your mate. You’ve been very honest with me about that. And hopefully, I’ve been very honest with you, letting you know that I have never wanted any other woman than you. You’re all there is for me. You’re all I want. Just you, Hope. Only you.”

Chapter 5: The Pull

HopeWhy can’t I back down from a challenge?‘Because we’re powerful and strong, like an Alpha,’ Qadira says. She’s doing that rumbling thing again, looking at Levi like he’s a piece of meat.‘Meat I’d like to eat,’ she purrs.It was mostly because of Qadira that I said I wanted to touch Levi.‘You can lie to anyone else, my human, but you can’t lie to me. You want him as much as I do, even if you can’t admit it.’I love my beast, I really do. But sometimes, I just wish she’d just let me get away with my own delusions.‘I wouldn’t be your beast if I did,’ she says. Qadira licks our lips and Levi’s eyes track to my mouth.His eyes spark with Malcolm’s presence, and he takes an offensive stance.“Ready?” he purrs.No. “Yes,” I say out loud.He punches his fist at me and I dodge, realizing immediately that he was right about the sand. I’m not used to having to balance on an uneven surface while fighting.Normally, I would spin and knock my opponent off his or her feet, but Levi knows that

Chapter 6: A Perfect Night

LeviMy life is perfect. The only thing that would make it more perfect is if Hope would have agreed to let me mark her. But I know my mate. She never expected to be worthy of a mate, even if I knew she was.I carry her out into the water, partly because I want to feel how Qadira responds in the water and partly because we’re both covered in gritty sand.I’m happy, content, and loving life when I feel Hope tense in my arms.“What? What is it?”If she says she regrets our time together, I’ll hate it, but I’ll deal with it.She shakes her head, not wanting to tell me.I growl, reaching up to pull her face to mine so she’s forced to look at me.“Hope.”She huffs out a sigh and if I’m not mistaken, she’s fighting tears.“Was it terrible? I’m so sorry. I promise I’ll get better. It was my first time too. I read a lot of books and magazines to be ready for tonight, but … nothing could prepare me for how good it felt being inside you. I’m so sorry if I hurt you.”“You didn’t hurt me,” she say

Chapter 7: The Light of Day

HopeI feel my cheeks flame with embarrassment. It’s one thing to have your first time with someone. It’s quite another for your father to smell the sex on you.Levi, however, is unperturbed.He wraps his arm around me, pulling me against his body. “Hope and I are mates, just like I was hoping we would be.”“That’s good,” he says, watching me. “Right?”“Yes. Yes, it’s good. I just … you know how I feel about finding my mate. I’m not …”“You’re not ready to complete your bond. I understand. I assume you used protection?” he asks.Now Levi shifts uncomfortably.“Uh, I kind of missed that part,” he says.“Excuse me?” my father says. It’s very rare for my father to use his Beta tone, but I swear the temperature in the room just dropped significantly.He looks at me. “Are you ready to have a child, Hope? Because I thought that was something that you were adamantly against.”“We shifted all night to make sure nothing set,” I say, wanting to defend Levi.“Sweetie, that’s not how it works,” my

Chapter 8: Shopping and Presents

LeviSomething that my mother, sister, and Alpha Eli have taught me as I was growing up is that, as an Alpha, you always face the consequences of your decisions. You do it honestly, openly, and you listen when someone tells you that you are wrong. I may not agree, but I'll never know if I am wrong unless I listen to those who say I am.So, when the door closes behind Hope and Beta Amber, I face Beta Carlos, ready to face his wrath.However, he surprises me. Rather than railing at me for being irresponsible like I expected, his shoulders slump and he scrubs his hands over his face.“Levi, I’ve always liked you. Amber and I have always thought that you would be the perfect mate for our daughter. Obviously, the Moon Goddess agrees with us. However, the one person you need to convince of how perfect the two of you could be together, is Hope. You know as well as we do how Hope feels about having a child. I know you would love that child no matter if it was a pup, a cub, or a hybrid. I know

Chapter 9: The Best Day

HopeI know my family loves me. They’ve always been very clear about that. They love me no matter what. But Levi? Levi understands me. It’s a subtle difference, but it speaks volumes about why the Moon Goddess chose him to be my mate. It also speaks volumes about why I think he’s too good for me.‘He and Malcolm are perfect for us,’ my beast says.Because Qadira is a blend of wolf and bear, she’s larger than most wolves and even larger than many Alpha wolves. However, she and Malcolm are the same size and that’s always been something that pleased Qadira and made Malcolm proud.I stare at the necklace he got me, an equal blend of wolf and bear. I’m not sure I’ve ever received a gift that was this special to me.When I turn back, he’s watching me intently. I know it’s important to him that he got me something so meaningful. He’s always been a thoughtful gift giver, always seeming to know exactly what I’d want or need as a gift.Rather than try to express the feelings that this necklace i

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