The Alpha’s Betrayal: Running With His Heir Novels & Stories

I could feel it in the way his arms flexed, ready to fight, ready to protect. Every instinct screamed danger. Every heartbeat hammered in my chest. “Let’s run, please… we can’t win against them,” I whispered, clutching Merrin’s arm. He flung my hand away. I knew he would never run. He was stubborn like iron. Merrin’s eyes burned—fury, disbelief, and something I couldn’t name. “So it’s true,” he said. “You chose today… to betray your Alpha King?” One of the Alphas stepped forward, his body covered in tattoos.

He had to finish his fight with the Alpha before returning to Ryn, who was drooping weakly not far from him. Albert got up and said, "You were right, Alpha Trent. Our fight is not over yet." The Alpha tightened his jaw, those piercing eyes seeming to tear through his opponent's body with his gaze. "Traitors like you should be punished accordingly. I will take back the life I gave you," he continued in a hissing voice. It was time to teach a lesson to someone who had betrayed his trust. Albert himself would show Alpha Trent who was in charge. Alpha Trent laughed loudly.

An Alpha did not falter when his family watched him. Across the ruin, Beta Kael appeared first, his blade dripping black ichor, his wolf eyes gleaming wild. His chest heaved, his armor torn, but when he saw Archer in my hold, something broke loose in him. He staggered once, then dropped to his knees in the dirt, head bowed, a warrior's surrender to hope. "Alpha," he rasped, voice rough with exhaustion and awe. "The heir..." Archer stirred at the sound, his little fingers tightening on Zeina's dress. I shifted my hand to cradle the back of his head, protective, steady. "The heir stands," I said, my voice carrying, iron-hard, into the stillness. "And he is ours."

FLASHBACK Alpha Alex, a brave leader, was at the centre of this conspiracy of betrayal. a leader who had devoted his life to preserving peace and wealth among the pack members. He had no idea that the source of his greatest suffering would come from his own bloodline. Rivalry and ambition had driven his half-brother to aim for the alpha king's throne. A position that rightfully belonged to Alex. Alpha Alex is unaware that his half-brother has joined forces with other alphas who wish to see him fall. The formerly powerful Alpha, Alex, had always been a symbol of fortitude and harmony.

In the world of Alphas, where egos often clashed, we had managed to maintain a steadfast bond that transcended any obstacle. I couldn’t help but reflect on Alex’s journey after his parents were killed during a rogue attack when we were just sixteen. Stepping up as Alpha amid tragedy, he faced numerous challenges, including his uncle’s opposition. He managed to rebuild his pack from the ground up, staying true to his ideals. Together with Sean and me, he founded a successful company and took over his late father’s other ventures. Beneath his smile lay the pain of his past, hidden from most.

I roared in fury. “Alpha,” my beta approached, dragging the unconscious body of his opponent. “Shall we extract information?” I grinned maliciously as we led him to the dome, where I frantically sniffed for his Alpha, who had disappeared. The beta woke up startled, looking around and realizing he was alone, devoid of his comrades. “Alpha, we can make a deal.” He stood up, visibly desperate. “I'll reveal Caleb's plan. He abandoned us long ago. Spare my life, and we'll lead under your guidance as the excellent leader you are!”

The howl he lets out is proof of his approval. “Not our problem,” I shut off whatever fantasy he is having of her. If he wasn’t good at this job, I would have sent him on his way already. But he is damn good, even if he makes me want to tear my hair out sometimes. Owen and I grew up together in the pack. His father was the beta and he was friends with my father. We were like brothers growing up. He became the beta soon after I took my position as alpha and we’ve been together ever since.

"Except... there was a prophecy. A whisper, carried on the wind of that dark night. 'The silver sprout will bloom again, hidden within the strongest roots. When the true Alpha calls, the lost heart will awaken.'" A jolt went through me. The strongest roots. My family, My bloodline. Olivia. And when the true Alpha calls, the lost heart will awaken. My Alpha command. Her momentary resistance. Her sudden vibrant health and heightened senses. It was all falling into place with a terrifying, devastating clarity. "Who helped them?" I demanded, my voice low, my wolf restless beneath my skin. "Who allowed an heir to survive, and be hidden?"

I ask. “I will do whatever this pack needs from me. If they make it, I’ll be sure to help raise the little Alpha to take over when he comes of age.” Alpha Andre chose a good Beta to be by his side. He’s not lusting after power. He could easily take over as Alpha if he chose to but he remains loyal to his flock. I pray Luna Camille and her baby survive this loss.

I had nodded firmly, pledging a vow I believed would last a lifetime. Now, all I felt was disgust. "You told me during our mating ceremony that no matter what difficulties came our way, you would love me and never leave me. You said you would love me forever." When he saw my gaze soften slightly, hope bloomed in his eyes, and he pressed on. "I never did anything to betray you. Charlotte and I... it's not what you think. I was only fulfilling my duty as an Alpha. I never had feelings for her. Selena, I haven't betrayed you. Please just give me one more chance, okay?"