All Chapters of The Little Canary of the Alpha: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

14 Chapters

Chapter 1; The Night of Terror

Brielle POV.The night was supposed to be quiet. The kind of quiet that sinks into your bones and tricks you into thinking everything’s okay. I was curled up by the fireplace, my small fingers laced with my mother’s, soaking in the warmth. Then, the peace just… shattered.The front door didn't just open; it exploded inward with a sickening crash. Shadows, all masked faces and chilling purpose, flooded through the broken frame. My heart hammered against my ribs as Dad shoved me forward, his voice a raw command."Run! Get to the car! Now!"A sharp, searing pain ripped through him – a blade slicing across his side. Blood bloomed instantly through his shirt. He staggered, but didn't fall. His eyes met mine for just a split second, fierce and desperate."Go!" he barked, shoving us toward the back door.Mom yanked me along, the icy night air stinging our faces as we scrambled for the car. Behind us, the sounds of pursuit were getting closer – shouts, frantic footsteps, the horrible scrape o

Last Updated : 2026-03-19

Chapter 2; A Promise

Brielle POV.My body went rigid, my eyes wide with a terror so profound I couldn't even scream. My legs felt fused to the ground, useless anchors in a sea of panic. My breath hitched, caught somewhere between my lungs and my throat, as my mind raced: Who is this person? Why is he here? My heart hammered against my ribs, a frantic drumbeat threatening to drown out all thought.Hesitantly, I lifted my head, my eyes darting nervously, scanning the shadows for any hint of danger. The figure before me was tall, cloaked in darkness, yet exuded an unnerving calm. His face was mostly hidden, but I could sense the quiet resolve in his gaze.I recoiled instinctively, wrapping my arms tightly around my trembling body. My parents' words echoed in my mind, a desperate mantra: 'Never trust anyone you don’t know. Not even if they say they’re here to help.' My entire frame tensed, my mind screaming at me to stay alert, to run if I had to.He seemed to sense my fear. He took a slow step forward, his h

Last Updated : 2026-03-19

Chapter 3; A family

Brielle POV.But my face was set with a furious, unyielding determination. “Get out,” I hissed, trembling with a volatile mix of anger and grief. “I can save them. I just need you to leave.”Elion’s jaw clenched, his heart pounding against his ribs. He hesitated, watching me turn paler, my body trembling violently as I fought to stay conscious. My blood was pouring out, my face drained of all color, but my eyes burned with an unshakeable resolve.He reached out, his hand gently finding my shoulder. “Stop,” he said softly, thick with sorrow. “Your father is long gone. This… this isn’t how you bring them back. Please, listen to me. You need to stop. You’re hurting yourself—”I shoved his hand away, tears blurring my vision. “I can do it,” I whispered fiercely. “I can save them. I know I can.”Elion’s hands closed gently but firmly around my shoulders, stopping me before I could slash again. His voice was calm but urgent, laced with a quiet authority that cut through my haze of pain. “Br

Last Updated : 2026-03-19

Chapter 4; Unexpected

Brielle POV.Years later…Heza asked again, the worry a tight knot in her voice, "Brielle, are you sure you don’t wanna come with us?" Her suitcase stood by the door, ready to go, but her eyes stayed glued to me, like she couldn’t quite believe my answer. My heart felt like it was tugging in a different direction—I didn’t want to leave her behind.I managed a small, shaky smile. "Someone’s gonna pick me up," I said, trying to sound more confident than I felt. I stood up, gently taking the suitcase from Heza’s hand and nudging it out of the room. I knew why she was worried. It wasn't that long ago, during the last break, that I'd said the exact same thing. But Heza had found out I hadn't gone home at all—I'd just stayed cooped up in this apartment the whole time."Alright, fine," Heza relented, frowning. "But if this 'someone' doesn't show, you better call me, okay? Promise? You can crash at my place anytime." Her voice was laced with a sincerity that tugged at me before she finally

Last Updated : 2026-03-19

Chapter 5; Little Sister

Brielle POV.The sound of his voice. My heart did a frantic little dance against my ribs. I flung the door open, stepping out into the dim hallway, and there he was. Elion. His eyes, the most captivating shade of storm-cloud grey, met mine, and for a second, the world outside this moment ceased to exist."E-Elion..." I whispered his name, the sound barely audible. It had been years since I’d started calling him by his name, ever since I turned sixteen. He’d been hesitant at first, but my stubbornness had won out. He always let me have my way, eventually.He closed the distance between us, his presence filling the small space. Then, his hand landed on my shoulder, firm and possessive. His gaze flickered to Jaxon, who was still hovering awkwardly by the door. "And who is this pal?" Elion was smooth, but there was an edge to it I’d never heard before. It was… intimidating. This wasn't the Elion I knew, the one who usually softened around me. ‘What is this? He’s never acted like this.’"

Last Updated : 2026-03-19

Chapter 6; The Unyielding Embrace

Brielle POV.I sighed, turning away from Elion, and busied myself with getting dressed. Anything to hide the sting of unshed tears, the ache in my chest. ‘I'm sorry... but this is the only way to forget you.’ The thought was a desperate mantra, a shield I desperately tried to raise against the overwhelming tide of my feelings.I thought he’d accepted it, my declaration, my plea for distance. I was wrong. Suddenly, a tight hug enveloped me from behind, Elion’s arms wrapping around me with an unexpected strength."I don't care if you're 18... Brielle, you're my little girl, and you'll always be," he murmured against my hair, his voice a low rumble that vibrated through me. "It doesn't matter if we're not related by blood. For me, we are family."His words were meant to comfort, I knew that. But all I felt was the frantic hammering of my own heart against his chest, a frantic rhythm that betrayed me. I could feel the heat radiating from his body, a warmth that seeped into me, making my

Last Updated : 2026-04-01

Chapter 7; A Debt Owed

Brielle POV.I looked back at Elion, checking out his profile as he drove through the rain. He’d never really asked about my friends before, especially not guys. This had to be about his whole guardian thing, right? Just him being worried, not trying to be a jerk. Yeah, that’s it."He's someone I trust and care about," I said, and man, those words felt gross coming out. It wasn't totally a lie, though. Jaxon was my friend from way back, before everything went south, before my parents were even… gone. We bumped into each other again last year, right when college started. Crazy how small the world is, huh? Who would’ve thought he’d even remember me after all this time? A whole decade.Elion flicked a glance at me, his expression hard to read in the dim light, then went back to the road. "Trust? Care? Brielle, you're way too young for that."Too young? Seriously? My insides did a little flip of annoyance. I was practically eighteen! His own sister, Renee, who’s just a bit older than me,

Last Updated : 2026-04-01

Chapter 8; Hold Me, Let Me Go

Brielle POV.My gaze drifted upwards, catching his profile in the dim light. He was walking, his steps steady and sure, even on the uneven gravel. The rain had lessened to a drizzle, but it still clung to his dark hair and the shoulders of his jacket. He was carrying me.My mind, still groggy, struggled to catch up. We had arrived. The imposing gates, the dark house… it all came flooding back. He must have carried me from the car. I hadn’t even realized I’d fallen asleep. A faint blush warmed my cheeks.He didn't say anything, just continued walking, his focus entirely on navigating the path to the house. The silence between us was different now, not charged with tension, but with a quiet, almost tender intimacy that both soothed and unsettled me. He was fulfilling

Last Updated : 2026-04-02

Chapter 9; A Different Kind of Care

Brielle POV. Elion didn't pull away. Instead, his grip tightened slightly, a subtle pressure that spoke volumes. His thumb brushed almost imperceptibly against the curve of her spine. "You're cold," he murmured, his voice a low rumble that vibrated through her. "And you'll catch a chill."‘A chill? That's all this is about?’ My mind raced, grasping for a rational explanation, for anything that wasn't the terrifying intimacy of his touch. ‘He’s just being a guardian. That’s it. He has to keep me safe.’ But the warmth radiating from him, the way his body shielded mine from the lingering dampness, felt like so much more than just protection. It felt like… possession. And the fact that he saw me as a child, while

Last Updated : 2026-04-02

Chapter 10; The Edge of the Tub

Brielle POV.Elion stood up, lifting me effortlessly into his arms. The strength in his hold was both reassuring and, in this context, intensely unnerving."You say you want me to bathe you..." His voice was a low rumble as he carried me towards the bathroom. He walked with a steady, unhurried pace, as if this were the most natural thing in the world.My luxurious bathroom, with its gleaming marble and deep, inviting tub, felt worlds away from the more utilitarian shower in his own room. Mine was a sanctuary of indulgence; his, a place of function."Whoa, hey! Put me down!" My voice was a panicked squeak, betraying the turmoil inside me. "I was just kidding! Seriously!" How could I let the man I loved bathe me? My heart

Last Updated : 2026-04-03

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