All Chapters of Alpha's Claim, Omega's Surrender: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Before I could force another syllable past my lips, Grant had severed the link.The silence that followed was heavy, pressing in on me like the atmosphere before a storm. It felt as if the fragile bridge we’d built had collapsed, leaving us back at the formal distance of Alpha and subordinate. It was logical, really. He was in Verdant City with Brooke Caldwell—the high-born wolf who actually belonged at his side. What place could a contract-bound substitute like me truly hold once the real hunt began?I scrubbed my face, took a scalding shower to wash away the scent of the Tower, and pulled on my worn sleep-shreds. But as I lay in Jessa’s guest bed, the dark room felt like a cage. I tossed and turned, my mind looping through the image of the gauze on Grant’s forehead and the coldness in his eyes during the briefing.The moon was already beginning its descent toward the horizon. If I didn't catch some sleep now, I’d be a walking corpse at the Tower. I squeezed my eyes shut, but the sil

Whether it was a moment of weakness or sheer mental exhaustion, I decided to lay all the wreckage of my life out for Kenneth to see.Kenneth stood there, stunned into a rare silence."I don't care about the history or the burden," he said finally, his voice firm, grounding.In truth, from the first time our scents crossed, Kenneth had been intrigued. With Jessa constantly howling about my virtues, his interest had only deepened into something protective. He’d had a steady mate before, so he hadn’t acted on it, but after their bond dissolved and Jessa suggested he look my way, he found he couldn't turn away. It wasn't just that I was easy on the eyes; it was the steel in my spine that made him want to shield me."But I care," I stated, my voice a flat line. "I want a union of equals. Under these conditions, I’m just a parasitic weight on a high-ranking family.""How is that possible?" Kenneth’s tone turned urgent. "Even if your mother needs a dozen more procedures, it's just a few more

Grant spotted me in the terminal instantly. With long, predatory strides, he began carving a path through the crowd toward me. As he drew near, a sudden, frantic urge to turn and bolt nearly overrode my senses.He was alone. No Brooke, no executive assistants—just the High Alpha of the West Coast, solitary and imposing.Grant came to a halt inches from me. The sheer weight of his presence was stifling, making it hard to draw a full breath. I noticed he was pressing his thin lips into a hard line, his brow slightly furrowed. The white bandage on his temple was stark against his skin. He looked displeased, as if he were mentally cataloging every way he intended to reprimand me.Trying to be sensible, I reached for his luggage first. My face felt like stone, and I was paralyzed by indecision on how to greet him. Finally, Grant was the one to shatter the silence.“So, you truly have no intention of ever reaching out to me if I don’t initiate the link first, do you?”I was floored by the q

"So it's off-limits for me, but Kenneth gets a pass? Do you think I'm blind to the way your scent spikes when he's mentioned?""I didn't have a choice, Grant. My mother made it a blood-oath: no surgery unless I brought a mate to her bedside. I chose Kenneth because I thought I could manage the lie, but then she demanded his parents show up at the clinic immediately! If I had brought the High Alpha of the West Coast instead, would your lineage have descended upon that hospital to play along?""You know the answer to that.""Exactly. So, do you finally understand the reality of the cage I'm in?""I'm done with the medicine, Reed. I have a pack to lead.""He's gone. I hope he realizes Brooke is the only one who fits his world. I'm just a shadow with a contract. I need to get back to these files.""Reed, open up. It’s six. Hand over the verified scrolls.""Here is the first batch, Kevin. I'll need three more suns for the rest.""Keep your head down and stay within the resort. I'll make su

"The Silverwood blueprints were leaked to the Shadow Pack? Tell me that's a lie, Mars.""Howard, listen to me. Brooke called me while I was on the hunt in Havencrest. She demanded the schematics. She’s the lead enforcer for Westline Holdings. Why would I doubt a direct order from Grant’s inner circle?""Mars, use your head! You and I are the only Alphas with clearance for the Silverwood project. If those scrolls are in enemy hands, the Lunar Council will have our heads. We’re finished in the Pacific Crest territories.""It’s a set-up. A breach of this magnitude blacklists a wolf for life. Even with Grant Walker’s protection, the Walker Ridge Estate can't shield us from a treason charge.""Then find proof! If Brooke Caldwell played you, you better have a paper trail, or the Council is going to strip your rank before the moon rises.""I sent them via the encrypted raven link she provided. She said it was for the High Court audit.""Brooke? The most loyal wolf in Grant’s pack?""Yes, How