บททั้งหมดของ Ice Claimed: The Alpha’s Obsession: บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

"And just how do you plan on following through with that threat?" I asked, my voice dripping with ice. "You were either the shadow behind your brother’s betrayal, or you turned a blind eye while reaping the rewards. You lived like a queen on the credits he ripped from my family's pack! How do you have the audacity to link our transmitters?""You’re the reason my daughter Savannah is in the ground! I haven't even begun to collect that debt!""Oh... is that the only tragedy you’re pinning on me today? Why not blame me for the winter thaw while you're at it?" I mocked her, the growl low in my throat. "Do you honestly think I’m still that submissive pup you used to shove around? Denise, you missed your chance to bury me five years ago!"My own voice sounded foreign to me—lethal and jagged, a far cry from the soft omega she remembered.Denise slammed the connection shut in a fit of rage. She wasn't going to let this go. She booked a flight back to Mysticfall before the line even went cold.

My transmitter buzzed. I glanced at the screen; it was Brandon."Mike admitted he used to have a lethal mass in his skull. When the pressure peaked, he’d black out completely. He says it was Professor Hough who performed the extraction," Brandon’s voice crackled through the speaker."And he still hasn't breathed a word about why he's running with Collins Parker?" I asked, my grip tightening on the device."He did. He’s obsessed with drone tech. Collins had a tactical flight system that Andrew Parker developed before the fall. Mike claim's he perfected the old man’s code and was so impressed he decided to link his fate to Collins’s firm."The story was airtight. A perfect, logical hunt.I ended the call and stalked back into the warmth of the lodge. No matter how much I despised Denise, I was currently using Jess’s influence to secure a future for my sister, so I had to maintain a mask of civility.As I crossed the threshold, Jess intercepted me. "Ethan, I’m sorry. This is the first I’

"Chloe has faced off against enough snakes like Jess to know their venom isn't that potent. Taking her down was a walk in the park.Once we stepped out into the biting air of the plaza, we tracked down a quiet booth in a nearby diner.'Ethan has been showering Jess with every resource at his disposal,' Chloe remarked, watching my reaction across the table. 'Her father has been back in the Kingdom for a while now, looking to sink his claws into some local trades. Ethan used his Alpha status to open every locked door for him.'I kept my eyes on my menu. I didn't care who Ethan chose to hunt with.'I just don't think your spark for him is completely extinguished, Collins. I’m testing the wind to see if you still catch his scent,' Chloe teased.'Even if the spark is gone, that doesn't mean I want to discuss the fire,' I said, taking a slow sip of ice water. 'Would you be laughing if I brought up your old flame right now?''I’d be thrilled! He and I are still on great terms!'I stayed sile

"Collins! Where did you run off to? I made your favorite protein stew, and it’s getting cold!""I'm on the ridge, Natalie. The pups and I are heading back to the den now!" I shouted into the transmitter, a small smile playing on my lips. "Save a bowl for me!""Hello? Is this the kin of the wolf registered to this signal? This is the Enforcer Captain of the Second Squad. There’s been a catastrophic collision on Creek’s Road. A male omega was struck and killed instantly. We pulled your contact from his device. You need to get down here immediately."Screech!I buried the brake pedal into the floorboards, the tires howling against the asphalt as the car swerved to a jagged halt on the shoulder. My heart didn't just skip; it felt like a silver bullet had shredded it. The cabin was suddenly too small, the air too thin."Mommy? Why did you stop so fast? Did a deer jump out?" Layla’s voice was small, vibrating with the sudden tension."Mommy, why is your face wet? Why are you making that noi

"The scent of death was still clinging to the villa when Mike sat the pups down for breakfast. The frost on the windows seemed to match the chill in his voice as he broke the news about Natalie’s departure to the ancestors.'I know your hearts are heavy, and mine is right there with you. But your Grandpa Elio has joined the stars. You have to be the anchors for your mother now; he’s drowning in grief. If he sees you breaking, his own pain will only cut deeper.'Mike pulled them both into a tight embrace, burying his face in their hair.Layla’s resolve shattered instantly. Her lips trembled as a jagged sob ripped through her. 'I want Grandpa... take me to find Grandpa Elio...'Hayden’s eyes were glassy with unshed tears, but he held himself with a gravity far beyond his years. He didn't let a single drop fall; instead, he pulled Layla into his own small chest. 'Don't cry, Layla. I’m right here. I’ve got you.''I don't want to be alone,' Layla whimpered, her world feeling like thin ice