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Alpha Darkclaw Chapter 36
**Flashback...**The sun had dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the bustling city. Damon’s phone buzzed in his pocket as he wrapped up a meeting at the company. He pulled it out, glancing at the screen. It was a call from his older brother, Aiden. Damon immediately felt a rush of excitement. It had been a while since they’d had one of their secret escapes from the company. Whenever the stress of running the family business became too overwhelming, Damon, Aiden, and Lucifer would sneak away to an unfinished building on the outskirts of town. It was their sanctuary, a place where they could forget about their responsibilities, even if just for a little while."Hey, Aiden," Damon answered, already heading toward the elevator. "Are we doing this now?""Yeah," Aiden's voice came through, a hint of a smile in his tone. "Meet me at the spot. Lucifer’s already on his way."Damon grinned. "On my way."He quickly informed his assistant to handle things in his absence, then bol
Alpha Darkclaw Chapter 37
**The Shadows Den...**The Shadows, an enigmatic group that thrived in the deepest recesses of the underworld, were far more than just a syndicate—they were legends, whispered about in fear and awe. Their origin was shrouded in darkness, and the truth about who they were remained a secret known only to the four of them. Two men and two women, united by a shared history of pain, vengeance, and an unquenchable thirst for power.Years ago, they were nothing more than victims of a world that chewed people up and spat them out without remorse. The two men, brothers by blood, were once sons of a powerful mafia boss who ruled with an iron fist. Their father, cruel and abusive, had no qualms about sacrificing anything or anyone to maintain his grip on power. The two women, on the other hand, raised in the different mafia family but treated as nothing more than pawns—tools to be used and discarded.The brothers and sisters were forced into a twisted alliance by the brutality of their upbringi
Alpha Darkclaw Chapter 38
April wiped the sweat from her brow, trying to ignore the growing unease in her stomach. She was in the kitchen, helping Lydia prepare for the upcoming evening meal. The clattering of pots and the savory aroma of cooking filled the room, but all she could focus on was the wave of dizziness that suddenly washed over her. She gripped the edge of the counter, hoping the feeling would pass, but instead, it intensified. Her stomach churned, and she felt a sudden urge to retch. Panic flared up within her—she couldn’t be sick, not now, not here. Lydia was only a few steps away, stirring a pot with her back turned to April. The last thing April wanted was to draw attention to herself. She couldn’t let Lydia know something was wrong.Forcing a smile onto her face, April cleared her throat. "Lydia," she began, her voice trembling slightly. "I just remembered I need to... um... check on something in the quarters. I’ll be right back, okay?"Lydia turned around, her e
Alpha Darkclaw Chapter 39
April wiped her tears quickly when she heard the door to the slave quarters creak open. Jessica stepped inside, her usual warm smile faltering when she noticed April's red-rimmed eyes and tear-streaked face. Concern washed over Jessica as she hurried over to April’s side, kneeling beside her."April, what’s wrong?" Jessica asked softly, reaching out to brush a tear from April’s cheek. "Why are you crying?"April bit her lip, trying to control the trembling in her voice. She couldn’t tell Jessica the truth, couldn’t let her friend know the secret she was now forced to carry. So she forced herself to lie, her voice barely above a whisper."I just... I miss my family," April murmured, her voice thick with emotion. "I wish they were still alive. I wish they were here with me."Jessica’s expression softened, her heart aching for April. She knew how much April had suffered, how much she had lost. It wasn’t easy to endure so much pain and still find the strength to carry on. Jessica wrapped
Alpha Darkclaw Chapter 40
April stayed curled up on her bed, the tears drying on her cheeks as she stared blankly at the wall. Hours passed, but she felt no sense of time, lost in the numbness that had settled over her. The weight of the secret she now carried was crushing, and the pain of knowing that the father of her child would kill them both if he found out made her feel hollow inside. Eventually, she forced herself to move, rising from her bed like a ghost. Her body felt heavy, her movements slow and mechanical as she made her way out of the slave quarters. Her face was pale, her eyes vacant, more a shadow of a person than the lively young woman she once was. She needed to clean up the mess she had made outside Lucifer's chambers, to avoid drawing any more attention to herself.When she reached the spot where the tray had fallen, she knelt down and began to pick up the pieces, her hands trembling as she gathered the broken dishes. She grabbed a broom and a rag to clean up the food and spilled drink, her
Alpha Darkclaw Chapter 41
April walked into Lucifer’s chambers, balancing the tray in her hands. Her heart raced, each step feeling like it took a lifetime. The room was dimly lit, the only light coming from the glow of the fireplace. Lucifer sat at his desk, engrossed in some papers, but the moment she entered, he looked up, his sharp eyes narrowing as they met hers.There was an eerie silence between them as she approached, placing the tray carefully on the table. She could feel his gaze on her, scrutinizing every detail, every movement. It made her skin prickle with unease, and she fought to keep her expression neutral.But Lucifer didn’t miss the sadness in her eyes, the way her hands trembled slightly as she set down the tray. He leaned back in his chair, folding his arms as he studied her. "What’s wrong with you?" he asked, his voice cool but laced with curiosity. "You look like you’ve seen a ghost."April flinched at his words, quickly lowering her gaze to the floor. "It’s nothing, my Alpha," she replie
Alpha Darkclaw Chapter 42
As Lucifer finished recounting the details to Mikhail, the weight of the revelations hung heavily in the air. Mikhail had been pacing the room, his fists clenched, his mind racing with the implications of what they had just uncovered. The Shadows had orchestrated so much pain and suffering, not only for him and Lucifer but for everyone connected to them. The thought that they might have been behind the deaths of his parents, framing April's father to cover their tracks, gnawed at him relentlessly."Damn them," Mikhail spat out, his voice low but laced with fury. "They've been playing us for fools, Lucifer. All this time...and we never saw it coming."Lucifer, leaning against his desk with a brooding expression, nodded in agreement. "They've been in the shadows for too long, manipulating us like pieces on a chessboard. But now we know the truth, and we're going to tear them apart, piece by piece."Mikhail stopped pacing and faced his brother, his eyes hardeni
Alpha Darkclaw Chapter 43
April sat on the edge of her bed, her mind swirling with confusion and despair. The events of the past few days weighed heavily on her, and she felt utterly trapped, not just physically but emotionally. Her fingers trembled as she brushed them through her tangled hair, her eyes staring blankly at the floor. The tears had dried up for now, leaving her with an aching emptiness.Suddenly, the door creaked open, and a maid entered the room. April looked up, startled out of her thoughts. The maid, a young woman with kind eyes and a sympathetic smile, immediately noticed the turmoil etched on April's face."Miss April, what's wrong?" the maid asked gently, her voice full of concern.April hesitated, her gaze shifting away. She had been holding onto her secret, not even daring to share it with her closest friends. But the weight of it was becoming unbearable, and now, with the maid's kind eyes upon her, she felt a sudden urge to confide in someone—anyone—who might help her."I... I don't kno
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