All Chapters of The Alpha who reigned 30 days: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

VERALIN Cold stone, one window, the dust could literally knock one unconscious and no bed.I still recall freezing here, cuddling myself like help would come but it never did. Straining my eyes, I found a cot and the ghost of my father's old books in the attic.All my mind thought was a title which was just a name, a headline for people to spit on.Stressed, I could hear footsteps behind me, heavy and measured.I didn’t turn because I knew who it was.Xaden.He didn’t knock just pushed the attic door which creak open.I ignored him, dropped my bag on the cot and the dust became a storm causing me to cough."You just walked pass him" he muttered while my eyes scrolled around."Cade?"“I meant me.” he responded and my back stiffened. I turned slowly to find him leaning in the doorway, arms crossed and unbothered."You're literally a stalker aren't you?" I mused pulling a frown and he grimanced."I stalk profitable people""Oh, to kill or force them to hand over their properties? Becaus

VERALINDrelia smiled, nervous. “Of course! We’ve prepared the east wing for you. I had it decorated myself. Lavender sheets, your favorite—”“I don’t like lavender,” Xaden cut in. “I like interest rates.”Silence again as drelia's mouth opened, then closed. She sparked - mauve wolf glowing under her skin but Xaden didn’t even blink at her.Cade leaned forward, observing. Those eyes that once looked at me like home now studied Xaden like a chess piece. “Speak plainly, alpha”It hurts him that he had to refer to xaden with that title.“I will.” Xaden pulled the file from inside his coat. And the only thing that gets me was that Blackstone seal pressed into it like a brand.He dropped it on the table and it sounded like a gunshot.“Debt portfolio,” Xaden said. “Mende Palace. Last 8 years.”Great! I should have read it! Now I'm involved in a debt. When he clearly mentioned drelia, I shouldn't have trusted me.Stupid me, when will I learn?Stepmom’s smile cracked. “Debt? I’m sure that’s

VERALINI couldn't breathe. He was provoking yet right and I loathe it most of all.“What if they still don’t respect me?” I whispered. What if I stand tall and they still laugh?Xaden’s lips curved like an unbelievable smile.“Then you make them.” His hand dropped to my shoulder and squeezed until it hurt. “You let them see the wolf behind the omega eyes. You let them see that Veralin of the mende family doesn’t beg for a seat at the table. She burns the table down and builds her own.”There was silence between us again but this time, it wasn't anger. I just couldn't tell what.I couldn't believe he was hated like me. He was the alpha who learned to make them fear him because no one would love him. My eyes stared at the only person who wasn’t lying when he said I was strong.My throat bobbed as I swallowed. “You scold me every time,” I accused quietly. But it came out soft and tiring.Xaden looked surprised but it was replaced by pain as his eyes danced in his socket.“Because if I

XADENLike the TV knew when to come to life, I knew it was seven's doing as he always left it on a time just to piss me off.Then the screen flashed bright. The national pack channel pops up with.BREAKING: UREI ELDORAN PROPOSES TO NEW HEIRESS ON LIVE TV.My blood dried instantly and the footage rolled. Urei stood on a marble balcony, with her beside him.Her hair pulled back as her eyes dropped down. The ring on her finger was all I could see.Big and ugly, having a cage made of diamonds.“To the Supreme Pack and all nations watching,” Urei’s voice boomed through the speakers, “I take this woman as my wife. With her, our bloodlines unite. With her, our future is secure.”He slid the ring on her finger. She didn’t pull away, shr didn’t smile either. She looked like a stone, like she’d talked to me.The camera zoomed on her face, blank and dead.The same look she’d worn when I told her the world wouldn’t save her.My wolf slammed against my skull and I swear, I couldn't contain it and

VERALINI'd pulled out from the door, encouraging myself that he was the past now.Besides, I had a goal which was to see Urei for the second clause of the will, talk about our wedding and maybe there, I'd gain my sanity.Soon, he'd move to the palace with me and I'm excited and cranky at the same time.After freshening up, I was out to head for his exquisite suite. The ride felt rather slow like the chauffeur was scared of losing me if he drives faster.An instruction given to him by Urei perhaps. But nevertheless, we finally reached as stayed behind at the parking lot waiting even though I told him Urei would bring me home.He'd prefer to stalk Urei and I in a car than have his head off for daring to abandon me.With a smile that doesn't reach my eyes, I stared at the ring in my index finger, a hope that have kept me breathing properly since the crown was given to me.I was at his door now as I rang the bell to hear a response. And after several trials that felt like a musical note p