Reclaimed by the Alpha I forgot 의 모든 챕터: 챕터 11 - 챕터 20

/Sebastian’s POV/Beneath the pristine white collar and the heavy blazer draped over my shoulders, I was exhausted.A bone-deep lethargy made my limbs feel like they were filled with lead. The explosive, bitter confrontation in the meeting room had completely drained me out. Wyatt took one look and was alarmed at my state as I dragged my feet towards the car. The beta's face turned pale, falling quiet as I broke the news about Arlo. He didn’t ask questions anymore, driving us back to the inn. I forced myself to take a long, scalding hot shower, letting the water wash away the cold sweat of the lingering, suffocating tension of the day. The next few hours passed in a chaotic, high-speed whirlwind of calls, trying to get through the council, and shifting meetings. I texted Nora a half-baked reason for the meeting being extended.Oliver called in the middle of it all. The Alpha had summoned me to talk in his office—confirming it would just be the two of us. I stood at the door, my ch

Sebastian stalked in our direction, the harsh, colliding sound of his boots against the floor echoing around. He looked exactly like the Alpha I had witnessed in that office, trying to hold himself back from shifting. My hands froze midair, watching as Carter muttered something under his breath. Up close, the greys of his eyes appeared darker, his mouth pressed into a thin line. It was the look of a man watching someone else carelessly handle something important to him, vibrating with the violent need to take it back.“Get away from her.” He snarled in Carter's direction, almost trying to lunge at him when I stood up between them.“Sebastian!” I pushed at his chest, eyes widening as I collided with my palm and felt the heat coming through. His scent hit me like a physical blow, and I had to force myself to take deep breaths through it. With my pulse erratically jumping in my throat, I felt like being choked by phantom hands, forcing me to bask in the familiar scent. Carter's face tw

Raven. That’s the name the pack witch went by, even though most of her just addressed her as “Ms Night”. Despite knowing she lives in a secluded part of the town, I only saw her thrice. The first time was when Oliver found me by the shore, and the other time was when I gave birth to Arlo. The third time was for my migraines, which astounded her, as she could not trace any cause. As soon as I pushed open the door, my legs felt wobbly, like the puppeteer stringing my body had let loose. The brown-haired witch looked up from her desk, shooting a smile in my direction. “How did you know?” I asked sheepishly, glancing from the books spread out over the table to her face. “I have a sharp nose.” “Oh.” “I heard your mate is back.” I froze. My eyes widened as I stared at Raven, rapidly scanning her face for any hint of what’s going through her head. She had a blank look. “Ex-husband,” I said sharply. Raven hummed, pouring water into the kettle, her back turned

I pondered over his offer, the gravity of his words slowly sinking in. Free from the bond. But at what cost? The refusal was sharp on my lips, but I bit it back.As if he could read the thoughts going in my head, Sebastian cleared his throat, “Think it over. Take your time. I’ll wait for you to choose.”My shoulders sagged as if the weight had been lifted off them. “Okay…”“Good.” The Alpha straightened. “One more thing…I want to meet him.”It felt as if the air got knocked out of my lungs. I froze, watching the press of his lips and a little furrow between his brows. He was serious. The question was bound to happen anyway and still didn’t ease the nerves inside me. “Uh…right.” I swiped my tongue over my bottom lip. Avoiding meeting his eyes, I gave him a nod. “We will figure something out.”“I am serious, Lily. I want to meet him.”“Fine! Come to dinner tonight. You can officially meet him. Happy?”The Alpha's lips stretched in a genuine smile, ignoring the exasperation in my tone.

There was a shift in the air. I could sense it in the pores of my skin as soon as Sebastian pocketed the phone. He wanted this. The Alpha truly wanted to spend time with Arlo. In an extension, with me, too. After dinner, Arlo bolted to the living room to watch his show while Sebastian cleaned up. There was something mundane and domestic about watching the Alpha—sleeves rolled up, two buttons unbuttoned as he picked up the bowls and made his way to the kitchen. “You are staring.” “No, I wasn't.” I snipped a little bit too quickly and defensively. “I was just... lost in thought.” The corner of his lip turned up into a smug smile at the prospect of me lost in thought while staring at him.“Oh, alright if you say so.” The Alpha appeared far too smug about it, like he did not believe a single word out of my mouth. My mouth felt dry as I watched him run a hand through his sweaty hair, flexing his muscles in the process. Sebastian approached me, clearly towering over with six foot three