Chapter 1

ALESSIA“Congratulations, Alpha Maximillian.”The words hit me like a blade. I froze mid-step in the sterile corridor of Blacksteel Pack Hospital, my heartbeat hammering in my ears.At the far end stood Alpha Maximillian Steele my husband. And wrapped effortlessly in his arm was Clementine Fiore. Her belly was slightly swollen—barely noticeable, but unmistakable with new life growing inside."Your baby will be strong." Doctor Morgana’s smile was radiant. "A full-blooded werewolf, the heir we’ve been waiting for, one who will carry your legacy perfectly.”My chest tightened.They were celebrating his child.But it wasn’t the one growing inside me right now.Max’s arm curled possessively around Clementine’s waist. She leaned into him with a grace that seemed to mock me, unchanged after all these years. Clementine was Max's ex girlfriend, but after finding her true mate, she moved out four years ago. However, six months ago, she went back for Max and it took her only seconds to be welco

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Chapter 2

ALESSIAMax didn’t come home last night.I sat alone at the massive dining table the next morning, the room felt colder without him—too quiet and empty. Even the soft clinking of cutlery echoed uncomfortably. From the corners of the hall, I could hear the Omegas talking about me, a chorus I had grown too familiar with.“Alpha Maximillian must be bored with her by now.""Of course. Everyone knew she wouldn’t last. He was bound to throw her away.”Max had never been a man of many words, especially at breakfast. Still, he would sometimes ask about my day, and I would fill the silence with small stories—the errands I ran, the little gifts I bought for him, the things I hoped he cared about. Sitting alone now, I realized how much those few words had meant.After breakfast, I retreated to my room and opened my laptop. There it was—an old email I had been searching for, buried in my inbox for years.Westvale Medical College — Admission Offer.Westvale had been my dream since I was a child, s

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Chapter 3

ALESSIA“What do you mean?” Max stepped closer, invading my space. For a split second, something cold flickered in his eyes before his face smoothed into practiced indifference.Of course, he would pretend. Of course, he would turn it back on me — make me look like the jealous, heartless Luna, the cruel woman who couldn’t even show mercy to a grieving widow. Of course, he wouldn’t tell me the truth. Not about Clementine, not about the pup she was carrying. But none of that mattered, I’d be leaving in nine days anyway. Nine days until I could finally reclaim myself, until I could step away from the mansion, from him, from everything that had tied me here.“Nothing,” I said quietly. Then I forced a smile that hurt my cheeks. “You’re right, Max. She needs your protection, so of course she can stay here in our home.”“I don’t want to fight right now.” Max rubbed a hand over his nose, irritation seeping through his voice. “This is settled.” His tone hardened. “Clementine will stay here fo

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Chapter 4

ALESSIA“I-” I swallowed hard, my mind scrambling for excuses, for anything that might save me.Too late.Max had already closed the distance between us. His eyes were hard, his jaw tight, his knuckles wrapped around the small box so tightly they’d gone white. “Answer me.”Panic clawed at my chest—then, suddenly, an idea sparked.“This potion is good for womb health.” I blurted. “I drank it because my period was late.”For a heartbeat, he just stared at me. "So, you are not pregnant?"The words were still harsh even though I already knew well about his thoughts.I forced a smile. “I got my period this morning. Don’t worry, I’m not pregnant.”Then it was like an invisible weight was lifted from him. Relief washed over his face. He exhaled deeply, running a hand over his face, his shoulders finally loosening.“Good, I thought you were pregnant,” he muttered. “What was I thinking?"I nodded, my lips still curved into that fragile, painful smile.As long as it convinced him, as long as it

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All Chapters of COUNTDOWN TO LEAVING YOU, ALPHA: Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4