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EVE - They moved Drake to a private room to monitor him overnight. I helped get him settled, ordering essentials he might need. We discovered a shared love of sushi, so we ended up having a late dinner together in his hospital room, eating quietly together despite the awkwardness. Drake paused between bites and set his chopsticks aside. "Thanks for coming with me. I'm pretty sure Dad only showed up so quickly because Lori was with him." Curiosity pulled at me too hard to ignore. I leaned forward slightly. "So, what's the deal with your dad and Lori?" He sighed and shifted deeper into the pillows. "They were involved on and off. He never tried to hide it from me. Honestly, it got so complicated sometimes I started thinking Lori might even be my mom." My mouth went dry. I nearly choked on my sushi. "So, you don't even know who your mom is?" His eyes dropped to the tray of food in front of him. "Nope. My dad flat-out refuses to tell me." The question slipped out before I could sec
Last Updated : 2024-06-03Alpha Bait 31
DRAKE - Emory was howling. Literally howling in my head as Eve leaned in close enough for me to kiss her. She was clearly giving me an opening. I leaned in and brushed my lips over hers before resting my forehead against hers. My eyes dropped to her lap. That damn engagement ring caught the light and stabbed straight through me. "Eve... you're engaged to him. As much as I want to... I only want you to be mine. I'm not the type to share." Her leg pulled away from mine. Emory lost it. His howls twisted into pained whines. I wondered if this was what Kha dealt with all the time. He always claimed Vince, or whatever his wolf's name was, seemed impossible to manage. "Drake, what are you doing? Just mark her!" "Calm the hell down." "Mark her and it won't matter! She'll be ours." "Those impulsive choices are Kha's thing, not mine." I tensed, trying to hold the line. "Stop acting like a half-breed. We're better than that." "Better than what? Better than feeling this pain
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KHA -Watching the ambulance drive away with both my girlfriend and my rival inside made it harder to breathe. I stood frozen, stuck watching red lights vanish around the corner.I figured it would happen eventually. Something like this always does. I'd grown up watching my mom and dad unravel over things just like this. She would slam the door and vanish for hours, sometimes longer. No one asked questions. I never did. I didn't want the answers. I had ideas, though. Ideas I never voiced out loud. Vance hated that more than anything. The refusal to dig in.Coach's voice cracked through everything. "Bane, come here!" I jogged across the field.Coach stood stiffly, face red. "What the hell were you thinking with that hit? You know better than to target a quarterback like that." I opened my mouth, but he didn't allow me to speak. "No. Hell no. No excuses. That was reckless. Drake's out now, and you're taking over as quarterback."Everything inside me stalled. "Wait, what?""You heard me.
Last Updated : 2024-06-04Alpha Bait 33
I lied to him. I should have told Kha I kissed Drake, but I kept it buried deep because I couldn't handle unleashing that storm. My insides felt like they were splitting in half. I tried to shut off the guilt, but it sank into my thoughts anyway. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Kha’s face twisted in hurt, or I heard Drake’s apologies replay in my head. Neither image brought me any peace. I told myself I had good reasons for keeping quiet. Maybe I was protecting him. Maybe I was just being selfish. I had no idea anymore. All I knew was that I wanted him right then. Maybe I wanted his anger to swallow mine. Maybe I just wanted to lose control and forget I felt torn in two. My thoughts spun around like leaves in a wind tunnel, and I couldn't decide if I wanted to yell or cry. Instead, I reached for him. Before I realized what I was doing, I pushed him backward onto the bed. His eyes went wide. He looked stunned. There was a brief second when I almost stopped. Then memories came rushi
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EVE -"Yeah. It was." Kha's phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen and walked off, muttering something about Franklin needing him yet again. I pulled out my phone. A number I didn't recognize had sent a string of messages. "I'm sorry. I asked my dad for your number." "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you before you left." "I am happy you came with me. I can't tell you how much it means to me that you did." "Sorry if getting your number and texting upset you too." He definitely thought I was ignoring him. Kha came back a few minutes later, sliding his phone into his back pocket. "I gotta help Dad with something on the land. You wanna come?" That was new. He'd never invited me before. I nodded quickly. Franklin pulled me into a hug the second we arrived. "I'm so happy you finally get to come. I'm sorry for making him wait so long, Eve. It was nothing against you, I promise." Kha and Franklin ducked into the office. Kha pointed down the hall on his way in. "Explore. Grab me
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EVE - "What happened?" "Just a patrol." Gerty crossed her arms and leaned against the counter. "The StClaires were testing our borders. It's a common occurrence, though tonight seemed more... intense." I sank into the nearest chair, my arms wrapping tight around myself to keep the adrenaline from shaking me apart. "Is everyone okay?" "Everyone's fine. No real harm done." Kha stepped inside, Franklin close behind. Neither of them wore a single stitch of clothing. They still looked like they hadn't fully come back from shifting. Franklin peeled off into the hall. Gerty leaned back, opened a drawer, and handed Kha a pair of shorts like this wasn't even worth commenting on. "Does this happen that often?" I asked before I could stop myself. "Feels like every time I'm here, almost." Kha sat down hard, rubbing his temples like his head hurt. "That's not true, and you know it." Gerty didn't even look at him when she said it. "Not right now, Gerty. Fuck." Kha stood fast, grabbed my w
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DRAKE - I couldn't believe I'd kissed her at the hospital. Another rash decision. Another moment of weakness that was bound to cause problems. I was a purebred, damn it. Why in the hell was I acting like this? I was supposed to be controlled, composed, and above all impulsive actions. But the truth was, Eve had a hold on me that I couldn't shake. Every time I saw her and our eyes met, I felt something deep. Deep and unsettling. I had asked my dad for her number, and he was all too willing to comply. He thought I was starting the process needed to claim her, but what I was really doing was trying desperately to ensure I didn't ruin the minute chance I had at a real relationship with her. I wanted her, but not for what she could give me. I wanted her heart. I wanted her soul. When she didn't text me back, I asked Dad for her number again to ensure he'd given it to me correctly. It was right. She just wasn't answering. Dad also mentioned he would be there to pick me
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KHA - When she told me she kissed Drake, I saw red. Literally. The betrayal hit like a gut punch, sharp and blinding. It felt like a knife twisting in my stomach, and all I could think about was tearing him apart. Dad asking me to stay and help fix what the StClaires wrecked was a gift I didn't deserve. I was too volatile to be around Eve. I agreed before he finished asking. While he grabbed gear, I texted Mom. I'd smelled her on Ty's wolf when he got too close. Mom was fucking Ty while he raided my land. Vance's voice crawled through my skull, rapid-fire, relentless, like he couldn't shut up and I couldn't shut him out. "Fucking stupid to trust humans. What were we thinking?" "They'll always choose themselves." "We aren't them. Never were. Never will be." "Idiots. Every last one of us." "This is betrayal. This is what it looks like." "They smile at you, then slit your throat. Pretend to care, then walk away." "Carved out. That's what it feels like. Like something's been scraped
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DRAKE The stadium roared with energy, the stands packed with students, parents, and alumni, ready for the season's first game. Eve and I sat near the middle. I glanced at her, her bright blue eyes fixed on the field, her lips tight as she scanned the players."Kha's still safety, right?" she asked, her voice quieter than usual, her nerves showing."Yeah, and Con's the quarterback this year," I confirmed. "Con played well last season, so he'll probably dominate. I was watching his highlight reels, and I'm impressed."Eve bit her lip, her hands gripping the edge of the seat. Her anxiety was obvious. Every time Con or Kha got the ball, her whole body stiffened like she was bracing for impact herself."Are they always this intense?" she asked, her eyes following Kha as he positioned himself for the next play."Yeah," I shrugged, glancing at her. "You'll get used to it. Con especially. He lives for this stuff."Just as I spoke, Con took the snap, dropping back to pass. Kha darted across t
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EVE He pulled the towel off of my body as he positioned me on the bed. He got up to lock the door, and I couldn't help but watch him, appreciating how much care he took in everything he did these days. He may have been rubbing off on Drake, but Drake was doing the same in return. When he closed his eyes briefly, I spoke up, "Rissa won't come back anytime soon. She's in class." He looked back at me with a small smile. "I just wanted to make sure," he replied before returning to the bed. As he climbed back onto the bed, the playfulness in his eyes was unmistakable. It reminded me of the first time we were together, how he both treated me with gentleness and teased me throughout. He started tracing my breast, circling my nipple before lightly tugging on the ring. The sensation made me arch my back slightly, pressing into his touch. He smiled at me, and then he leaned down, kissing my nipple before looping his tongue through the ring. I couldn't hold back the loud moan, my hips i
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EVE I saw Kha lingering outside the locker room and pulled him aside. His posture was tense, and his usual confidence was absent. I didn't want him to go back in there, not after everything that had happened."Kha, let's just go," I urged. "I don't want to wait for you to change."He looked down at me, the stress in his shoulders easing slightly. "Sure," he agreed, though I sensed some hesitation. "What about Drake? I drove here with him in his truck."I frowned, realizing this could complicate things. Drake and I already had our moment. It was Kha's turn now. I needed some time alone with Kha, away from all the tension building up. "Let him know we're leaving. I'll call for an Uber."Kha nodded and jogged over to Drake, who was sitting nearby. I watched as they exchanged a few words, with Kha gesturing in my direction. Drake looked concerned but didn't argue. He just nodded, and Kha headed back to me.While waiting for the car, I decided to text Con. I didn't want him worrying or wo
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EVE The day with Conrad was easy, almost too easy. After the morning's chaos, it was strange how simple everything felt when just the two of us were in his room. We didn't do much. We just hung out, letting the hours slip away without worrying about what was happening outside those walls. He was easy to be around, and the stress that usually came with Kha and Drake was nowhere to be found. It was a relief, even if I felt guilty for enjoying it.As the afternoon crept closer to practice time, I realized I needed to change clothes. My usual routine of heading to my room was out of the question. I couldn't bear the thought of running into Kha or Drake or them getting updates from pack members after everything that had happened. They were probably still fuming, and I wasn't ready to face that just yet."I need to change," I said, glancing at the time. "But I don't want to go to my room."Con nodded, understanding immediately. He got up from where he was sitting and rummaged through a d
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DRAKE Kha and I sat in silence, both of us trying to calm down after the near fight that had driven Eve away. My chest still burned with frustration, and I could see the strain in Kha's every movement. We'd almost come to blows, and the close we'd come to tearing each other apart made me sick. We both knew better. But knowing better hadn't stopped us. "She's not in her room," Kha muttered. "How do you know?" I asked. After everything that just happened, the thought of her being alone right now was agonizing. I was about to chase her down if we didn't figure out where she was. Command be damned. "Rissa just told me," he replied through gritted teeth. "She checked. Eve didn't go back to her room." It hit me. I knew where she had gone. There was only one place she would feel safe after what had happened. "She's with Ford." Kha didn't say anything at first, but I could see the fear in his eyes. "Of course she is," he finally said. "Why wouldn't she go to him? He's perfect fo
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CONI couldn't believe she was here, lounging on my bed like it was the most natural thing in the world. After breakfast, I thought she'd stick with Kha and Drake, but she came to my room instead. She didn't hesitate, didn't second-guess it. Once I got her to calm down, she just walked in and made herself comfortable. Now, she was stretched across my bed, propped up on her elbows, watching me work on her bracelet. I wasn't even trying, yet she seemed drawn to me, like some invisible force kept pulling us together. She looked so calm and at ease in my room, and I wondered how she fit here so perfectly.I focused on weaving together a couple of leather bands with orange glittery strings. I laid the materials on the desk.She tilted her head. "Where do you keep orange glitter clothing?" she teased.I smiled. "They're from my old jersey from my last college. It became my good luck charm after a while, and I thought it might also bring you some luck."She narrowed her eyes slightly, not
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EVE We headed to Kha's room after breakfast, and I knew why. Because Drake's room was directly beneath Con's.As soon as we entered the room, I sighed heavily, knowing what was coming."Just get it out," I said, bracing myself.Kha and Drake exchanged a look, biting back their words. I could see the storm brewing in their eyes, but they were holding back. I wasn't going to let them stew in their frustrations all day, not when I could feel their emotions swirling around us, threatening to suffocate me."No," I insisted. "You're not stewing in this all day. Get it out. Now."That was all it took. The dam broke, and it all came pouring out. Drake started. "We're upset, Eve. This whole thing with Ford... it's driving us crazy. We're jealous, okay? We don't like the way he looks at you, the way he's always there, always perfect. It's like he's this perfect guy for you, and we're scared. We're scared you'll want him more than us."Kha jumped in, his emotions even more raw than expected. "
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EVE I woke up feeling queasy, but I pushed through it, determined to start the day on a good note. Kha, Drake, and I headed to the dining hall for breakfast. The usual smells hit me like a freight train, and I had to swallow hard to keep the nausea at bay. I tried to focus on the conversation with Kha and Drake, but ignoring the churning in my stomach was hard.I was picking at my food when I saw Conrad walk in. My stomach clenched harder, but it wasn't just the nausea this time. Something compelled me to move, to go to him. I stood up, ignoring the questioning looks from Kha and Drake, and walked over to Conrad.Before I could even speak, Conrad's hand found my arm, his touch steadying me almost instantaneously. The nausea vanished, and I felt clear-headed for the first time that morning. Without thinking, I invited him to join us once he got his food. But it wasn't just an invitation. It was a command. I realized what I'd done the moment the words left my mouth, but it was too
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CONRAD I didn't plan on kissing her. Hell, I wasn't even sure how we ended up so close that it happened. But when it did, everything changed. The moment our lips touched, it was like something inside me shifted. I finally understood why those two guys were so damn obsessed with her. The connection between us was intense and something I couldn't shake even after it ended.I would do anything to kiss her again. The spark, the way it made me feel...I couldn't even put it into words. It was more than just a physical connection. It was like a piece of her had lodged itself inside me, and I didn't want to let it go.The fact that she was pregnant, something that had always made me hesitant, suddenly didn't matter. The baby was a part of her, and that was enough for me. Realizing that what had kept me from taking things further with her was now irrelevant should have been unsettling. But it wasn't.Instead, it felt like everything was falling into place, like this was where I was supposed
