Chapter: Chapter 11 Alessandro Caprio The tension in the room was palpable as I faced Corio across my desk. Despite our newfound alliance, years of rivalry and mistrust weren't easily forgotten. "So," Corio began, leaning back in his chair, "what's our first move?" I ran a hand through my hair, feeling the weight of the past few days. "We need to neutralize Helena. She's too dangerous to be left unchecked." Corio nodded, his expression grim. "Agreed. But how? She's in the hospital, under guard. And taking her out there would raise too many questions." I felt my wolf stir at the suggestion of violence, but I pushed it down. "No. No more bloodshed. We need to be smarter than that." A knock at the door interrupted our discussion. Daniel entered, his face unreadable. "Boss, I've just come from seeing Aliyah." I was on my feet in an instant. "How is she? Is she safe?" Daniel held up a hand, silencing my barrage of questions. "She's safe, staying with her friend Kale. But Alessandro... she's confused,
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Chapter: Chapter 10 Aliyah Sundane Three days. It had been three days since I'd fled from the warehouse, since my world had shattered into a million pieces. I sat curled up on Kale's couch, wrapped in a blanket that did little to ward off the chill that had settled in my bones. "Aliyah," Kale's voice was gentle as he set a steaming mug of tea in front of me. "You need to eat something." I shook my head, unable to find the words to explain that the mere thought of food made my stomach churn. How could I eat when everything I thought I knew had been a lie? Kale sighed, settling onto the couch beside me. "Do you want to talk about it?" Did I? The words bubbled up inside me, threatening to spill over. "He lied to me, Kale. Everything... it was all a lie." "What do you mean?" Kale asked, his brow furrowed in concern. I took a shaky breath. "Alessandro. He's... he's not who I thought he was. He's involved in... in terrible things. Illegal things." Kale's eyes widened. "Are you sure? Maybe there's been
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Chapter: Chapter 9Alessandro Caprio The world had narrowed to a single point of focus: find Aliyah. Every second that ticked by was agony, my wolf prowling restlessly beneath my skin, demanding action. I paced the length of my office, the tension in the air thick enough to cut with a knife. "Boss," Daniel's voice cut through my thoughts. "We've got a lead." I whirled to face him, hope and dread warring in my chest. "What is it?" Daniel hesitated, his expression grim. "One of our informants spotted Rely helping a woman matching Aliyah's description into a car about an hour ago. They're headed north, towards the old industrial district." A growl rumbled in my chest. "Rely? What the hell is he playing at?" "There's more," Daniel continued. "The car they're in... it's registered to Helena." The pieces clicked into place, and a wave of fury washed over me. Helena. Of course, she was behind this. I should have known she wouldn't give up so easily. "Get the men ready," I snarled, already moving
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Chapter: Chapter 8Aliyah SundaneThe world was a blur of shadows and muffled sounds. I tried to open my eyes, but my eyelids felt impossibly heavy. Where was I? What happened? The last thing I remembered was meeting Helena at the Lunar Café...Helena. Her words echoed in my mind, fragments of a conversation that now seemed like a dream."Alessandro isn't who you think he is, Aliyah," she had said, her eyes gleaming with what I now recognized as malice. "He's dangerous. Involved in things you can't even imagine."I had scoffed, ready to defend Alessandro, but then she'd slid a folder across the table. "See for yourself."The contents of that folder... No. I couldn't think about that now. I had to focus on where I was, on getting out of here.I forced my eyes open, blinking against the harsh fluorescent light. The room was small, bare except for the chair I was tied to and a rickety table in the corner. My head throbbed, and there was a metallic taste in my mouth that I suspected was blood."Hello?" I ca
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Chapter: Chapter 7Alessandro CaprioThe sun had barely risen when I found myself pacing in my study, my mind a whirlwind of worry and frustration. It had been five days since I'd last seen Aliyah, and the distance was taking its toll on both of us. I could feel it through our bond, even if she wasn't aware of its existence.A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. "Come in," I called, hoping it was Daniel with some news about Aliyah's whereabouts.To my surprise, it was Helena who entered, a sly smile playing on her lips. "Good morning, Alessandro. You look troubled."I narrowed my eyes, instantly on guard. "What do you want, Helena?"She feigned innocence, walking around the room with a casual air that set my teeth on edge. "Can't an old friend just check in? I heard your little mate has been... restless lately."A low growl escaped me before I could stop it. "That's none of your business."Helena's smile widened. "Oh, but it is. You see, Alessandro, your happiness has always been my concern. And
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Chapter: Chapter 6Aliyah Sundane“Alessandro!” I called frantically. I couldn’t shake off the unnerving feeling as I looked at him unconscious in my arms.Quickly Daniel rushed in and helped me put him in bed. “Aliyah could you please step out for a bit.” He said.I walked round the corner to shake my fears off so I could think. How do I help him if I don’t know what is wrong with hmm. And clearly from Daniels attitude he wouldn’t want to tell me any more so I guess I have to wait.“Daniel what’s wrong with him?” I asked. “Daniel please I need an explanation.” I said. He stayed quiet and I knew it might not be good. Sensing Daniel’s reluctance I refrained from saying anymore. Finally Daniel said “He is the best person to explain his situation. So when he wakes up you guys can sort it out.” Alessandro CaprioI woke up to bright light that were directed straight into my eyes. Who lifted up the blinds this early? And for how long had I been out. I was about to stand when I saw Aliyah sleeping beside me.
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