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ALPHA JAKE chapter 122
The day started off normal enough—quiet, calm even. I spent the morning tidying up my room, playing with the twins, and trying to shake off the unease that Joseph’s note from the night before had left me with. I told myself I was overthinking it. Maybe it was all in my head, and I was making something out of nothing. But by the time lunch rolled around, everything fell apart. It happened so suddenly. I was in the kitchen, helping Sophie prepare snacks for the twins, when Beta Chris stormed in, his face tight with anger. “Ayla,” he said sharply. “You’re coming with me. Now.” I blinked, confused. “What? Why? What’s going on?” “Don’t make me repeat myself.” I exchanged a worried glance with Sophie, but she only looked as bewildered as I felt. Wiping my hands on a towel, I followed Chris out of the kitchen, my heart thudding in my chest. He led me to the main hall, where Jake was already waiting. His arms were crossed, his expression unreadable, but his eyes were sharp and c
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The moon hung low in the sky, its silver glow casting soft shadows across my room. I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the bathroom window. The guards stationed outside my door were a reminder of my confinement, but they weren’t my only obstacle. My mind raced, the need to clear my name burning like fire in my chest. Joseph had framed me, and as long as I stayed locked away, I couldn’t prove otherwise. I had to act. The plan was simple, though not without risk. I’d noticed earlier that the bathroom window opened out onto a narrow ledge. If I could squeeze through, I’d have a chance to search Joseph’s room again. I didn’t know what I was looking for—anything that could prove he was lying—but I knew I wouldn’t find it sitting here. With one last glance at the door, I tiptoed into the bathroom. The window was smaller than I remembered, but desperation made me determined. I climbed onto the sink, wedging my fingers under the frame and pushing it open. The cool night air rushed i
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JAKE’S POVThe dining hall was quieter than usual tonight, the hum of casual conversation replaced by a tension that rippled under the surface. It wasn’t lost on me that most of the pack still thought Ayla was guilty, even if I knew better. They didn’t have the advantage I did—the bond. Being mated meant I could sense her emotions, feel the truth in her words even when they were unspoken. Ayla was too kind, too genuine to scheme or harm anyone. I knew this deep in my gut. But knowing wasn’t enough to protect her. Joseph had spun his web of lies masterfully, and now I had to unravel it, starting with his weakest link—Tammy. Tammy was always hovering on the edge of my attention, her behavior as inconsistent as the tide. Some days, she played the role of a dutiful guest, pleasant and compliant. Other days, she reverted to her bratty, entitled ways. But tonight, I needed her to feel special, needed her to believe I was truly interested. It was the only way to get closer to the truth.
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JAKE’S POVThe packhouse was quieter than usual. A storm had rolled in overnight, casting a somber gray across the skies and soaking the earth with a relentless downpour. I welcomed the gloom; it matched my mood. Joseph’s accusations against Ayla were spreading like wildfire, and even though I knew they were baseless, the pack was uneasy. I needed someone I could trust, someone who saw through lies as easily as they breathed. That person was Sophie. Sophie wasn’t just my cousin; she was my confidante, someone who had stood by me through the worst of times. She had a way of seeing the truth when everything else seemed muddled. If anyone could help me unravel this mess, it was her. I found her in the kitchen, kneading dough with a precision that spoke of years of practice. Her dark hair was tied back, and her sleeves were rolled up to reveal muscular forearms. Sophie had always been unassuming in her demeanor, but beneath her calm exterior was a sharp mind and a fierce loyalty.
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AYLA’S POV morning sunlight filtered through the tall windows of the packhouse, illuminating the dining room where Sophie and I sat, sipping tea. Sophie had been strategizing all night, her sharp mind spinning plans and contingencies, while I struggled to stay optimistic. Today’s mission was delicate. We needed Tammy. It wasn’t easy for me to imagine Tammy as an ally, especially after everything she’d done—or rather, tried to do. But Sophie believed there was a flicker of goodness in her, a shred of potential we could tap into. I wanted to believe it, too, because without her, we had no chance of dismantling Joseph’s schemes. “She’ll come around,” Sophie said, as if reading my thoughts. I swirled my tea, watching the ripples. “I don’t know. She’s been under his control for so long. What if she doesn’t want to break free?” “She does,” Sophie said firmly. “She just doesn’t know it yet.” We found Tammy in the pack’s herb garden, kneeling by the lavender bushes. Her hands moved
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The midday sun filtered through the curtains of Jake’s office as I sat across from him, trying to gauge his reaction. His expression was unreadable, his jaw set, and his eyes focused intently on the wooden desk between us. I’d just explained everything—Tammy’s decision to break free, her desire to help us, and the steps we were taking to ensure Joseph didn’t find out. “You trust her?” Jake finally asked, his voice low and controlled. “I wouldn’t say trust,” I admitted. “But I believe she’s genuine about wanting out. She’s terrified of her father, Jake. She’s been trapped in his shadow her entire life, doing his bidding because she thought she had no choice. Now, she’s starting to see that she does.” Jake leaned back in his chair, his eyes narrowing as he considered my words. “If this is a trap—” “It’s not,” I interrupted, my voice firmer than I expected. “Jake, I know what she’s done, and I know it’s hard to believe she’s on our side. But she’s risking everything to help us. I
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The plan was set. The air buzzed with a mixture of tension and anticipation, and I could barely contain my nerves as I joined Jake, Sophie, and Fatima in the study. Tammy was pacing in the room, wringing her hands and muttering to herself. It wasn’t hard to see the turmoil in her—it was written all over her face. “You’re sure you want to do this?” I asked softly, stepping closer to her. She stopped, her green eyes meeting mine. For the first time since I’d met her, I saw vulnerability and strength wrapped in one glance. “I have to,” Tammy said, her voice steady despite the tears brimming in her eyes. “If I don’t, he’ll keep hurting people. He’ll keep hurting me.” Jake nodded, his face unreadable but his voice firm. “Stick to the script. Tell him exactly what we planned. We’ll be listening the entire time.” Sophie handed Tammy a small bugging device, barely the size of a button, and helped her secure it to the collar of her blouse. “You need to make him lose his temper,” Soph
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I sat at the edge of the pack garden, watching the twins play in the soft grass. Lily was babbling in her high-pitched toddler voice, pointing at the sky as a bird flew by. Logan, quieter than his sister, reached for a dandelion, his tiny fingers closing around the fluffy stem. Their laughter floated toward me like music, momentarily lifting the weight that had been pressing down on my chest. Tammy stood beside me, her expression soft but tinged with something else—a quiet sadness, perhaps. It had been a week since Joseph’s imprisonment, and Tammy had spent most of that time in reflection. She was different now, no longer shadowed by her father’s overbearing influence. “They’re incredible,” Tammy said quietly, her voice tinged with awe. “They are,” I agreed, smiling as I watched Logan stumble toward Lily, his balance still wobbly but determined. “They’re my everything.” Tammy turned to me, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. “Thank you,” she said, her voice barely above a whi
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The room was quiet except for the soft, rhythmic breathing of the twins. The dim glow of the nightlight bathed everything in a warm, golden hue, making the moment feel strangely intimate. Jake was still standing close, his presence looming but not suffocating. For once, there was no tension, no sharp words or cold glares. Just him and me, existing in the same space without fighting it. I exhaled slowly, brushing my fingers through Lily’s soft curls. "I don’t think they’ll ever be truly safe, Jake." My voice was soft, barely above a whisper. "Not when someone out there wants them." Jake's jaw tensed, his arms still crossed as he stared down at the twins. "Then we make sure whoever’s after them never gets the chance to try again." The protectiveness in his voice sent warmth through me, but I quickly pushed it down. I had to focus on the bigger picture. I turned in my seat, looking up at him. "We still don’t know why they want them or who’s behind it." His gaze flickered to m
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Jake’s thumb brushed against my cheek, slow and deliberate, as if memorizing the feel of my skin beneath his touch. My breath caught, my chest tightening with emotions I wasn’t ready to name.I could feel his warmth, his presence surrounding me, and for once, he wasn’t pulling away. He wasn’t running."Jake…" My voice came out softer than I intended, almost a whisper, as I met his eyes.He held my gaze, his expression unreadable, but I saw the battle waging inside him. The hesitation. The need. The conflict.For the first time, it felt like he was allowing himself to just be here with me, in this moment, without the weight of his past dragging him back.His fingers tightened slightly on my jaw, his body impossibly close to mine. "You make it hard to stay away."A shiver ran down my spine. "Then don’t."Something in his expression shifted, something raw and vulnerable flickering in his eyes before he exhaled heavily. "You don’t know what you’re asking for.""Yes, I do." My hand came up
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I wasn’t sure what startled me awake at first. My body felt heavy, my limbs sluggish, and the warmth of my blankets begged me to stay curled beneath them. But something was wrong. The air around me felt… charged. A presence lingered in my room, unseen but **felt**, and a whisper brushed against my ears. **"Ayla… wake up."** My breath hitched, and my eyes snapped open. The room was dim, only faint moonlight streaming through the window, but I knew I wasn’t alone. My heart pounded as I pushed myself up, scanning the shadows. **Prisca.** I had heard her before, always in my dreams. But this time was different. This wasn’t a dream. **"Wake up. The twins."** Panic gripped me. I threw off my blankets and ran. The hallway was eerily quiet, the only sound my hurried footsteps as I rushed toward Lily and Logan’s room. Dread settled deep in my stomach, a horrible premonition clawing at my chest. When I reached the door, my heart stopped. The guard. He was slumped against th
