All Chapters of Too Human for My Mate, Perfect for the Rival Alpha: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

"Eat first," Declan growled, his golden wolf eyes burning directly into mine as he dropped the seared meat into my bowl. "We don't talk pack business until you put real nourishment into your body, Rowan."I stared at the food, my tongue feeling completely tied. He was the cold, untouchable Alpha of the Hawthorne Mooncrest Dominion, a high-ranking predator who could crush entire territories with a single decree, yet here he was, personally serving a fat, born-human female like I was something precious. Every instinct in my body screamed that I was out of my depth. But I couldn't afford to anger him—the Everly family's standing depended on this alliance.I picked up my fork with trembling fingers, eating under his unyielding gaze. He ate with fluid, powerful grace, looking like royalty even over a basic morning meal. The air between us pulled tight, heavy with an electric, territorial heat that made my skin flush."Thank you for the meal, Alpha Declan," I said quietly, wiping my lips as

"You shameless, husbandless whore!" Jocelyn Brooks hissed, her eyes flashing yellow as her lower-ranking wolf snarled behind her teeth."Step back, Jocelyn," I commanded, my human voice steady, my heavy frame unyielding as I stared her down. "If my draft was so weak, why couldn't your team produce anything Alpha Declan would even look at?"Jocelyn’s face flushed red with rage, her claws extending, but before she could throw a strike, the heavy double doors of the strategy department slammed open.Mason Whitlock strode in, holding a wax-sealed parchment from the Ashbourne Alpha Council. The room fell into dead silence."Rowan Everly," Mason declared, his voice echoing off the concrete pillars. "By order of Alpha Grayson Ashbourne and the Pack Elders, your status as Lead Strategist is officially revoked. Hand over your keycards and clear your desk."A collective gasp rippled through the pack courtiers, followed by immediate, vicious snickers from Jocelyn's followers.My heart slammed ag

The dining chamber was set with heavy oak furniture and dark leather chairs. Through sheer spatial layout, the only open seat remaining was the large leather armchair directly to the right of Alpha Declan.I ignored the heat burning off Cassidy’s glare, walking over quietly and taking the seat.My head was pounding. I pulled out my comm-link to set it to silent, but the device violently vibrated in my palm. The screen flashed with the name I had dreaded seeing all afternoon: Grayson Ashbourne.I pressed the cancel button instantly, setting the screen face-down on the dark wood.A second later, the device vibrated again. The screen lit up relentlessly—a command from my dominant pack Alpha that demanded an immediate answer.Delilah caught my eye, offering a soft, sympathetic head tilt. "You should take that, Rowan. We haven't ordered the main feast yet. We can wait."I felt Declan’s intense, golden gaze heavy on the side of my face."Please excuse me for a moment," I murmured, sliding m

At that moment, Grayson’s golden wolf eyes burned with the exact same icy hatred as the male lead in our wedding photograph.I stood frozen, completely silenced by his violent outburst. When my gaze fell to his trembling hand, dark red blood was already dripping from his knuckles where the shattered photo frame had sliced into his flesh.I forced myself to look away, letting out a hollow, dry laugh. "It's enough that I lie to myself and the rest of the pack, Grayson. Why do you keep lying to your own wolf? For the last two years, you've chased her ghost through every female you've dragged into your bed. You think I haven't noticed? Brielle Thorn’s lips, Cassidy Vale’s eyes... Grayson, if you don't love me, just say it. If your soul is still bound to Evelyn Wren, I'll step aside. I'll even help you track her down in the wild lands. I—""I told you I don't give a damn about that she-wolf anymore!" Grayson roared, his powerful voice shaking the timber beams of the chamber.I couldn't tel

"Miss Vale, kindly bear in mind that the Hawthorne Mooncrest Dominion is not a border market where you can secure a territory deal by haggling. Alpha Declan has already stated that the boundary layout from Ashbourne Alpha Holdings is completely crude. The Hawthorne pack has serious doubts about Rowan Everly’s dedication to these land coordinates. If this continues, the alliance between the Hawthorne and Ashbourne packs ends today."Garrett Sterling delivered the blow without holding back, his dominant voice echoing right in front of Delilah Quinn and her head designer.I was utterly humiliated in front of Delilah and her entire delegation! On top of that, Alpha Declan didn't even grant me an audience today!Cassidy Vale screamed every bit of her frustration at me the entire ride back from the Hawthorne Citadel. Watching her lose her mind, my human blood boiled, and I couldn't swallow my tongue any longer."I have done nothing to sabotage this pack, Cassidy," I stated coldly, my voice