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Chapter 28: A Return to Herself - continued
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2025-04-06 18:30:01The first time back in the bakery was both a relief and a bittersweet experience. The familiar scent of flour and sugar greeted her as she stepped through the door, Ryker lingering out of sight near the shadows of a nearby alley. Sarai rolled up her sleeves, her hands remembering the motions as though no time had passed. Dough was kneaded, trays filled, and the oven hummed its usual tune.
As the morning progressed, her usual customers began to filter in, their faces lighting up with surprise and joy at seeing her behind the counter again. "Sarai! It’s so good to see you back," called out Mr. Donnelly, the retired schoolteacher who always ordered a cinnamon roll and a black coffee. "The place hasn’t been the same without you."
Others chimed in as well, each greeting filling the bakery with a warmth Sarai hadn’t realized she missed so deeply. Mrs. Hargrove was particularly animated, her hands fluttering as she shared updates about her grandchildren, while young Amy from
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Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 29: A Watchful Shadow
From the shadows of a nearby alley, Bruce watched the bakery, his eyes narrowing as he observed Sarai laughing with customers. Each burst of her laughter was like a dagger twisting in his chest, igniting a firestorm of rage and bitterness that he couldn’t extinguish. The sight of her radiant smile, once something he cherished, now mocked him, reminding him of everything he had lost—and everything she had taken away. The sight of her radiant smile, so genuine and unguarded, sent a pang of something bitter and twisted through his chest. She had returned to her world, her sanctuary, surrounded by her cheerful customers and the sweet scent of pastries. But it wasn’t her joy that stoked the fire of his anger—it was the presence of others.Bruce’s gaze shifted to Ryker, who stood near the coffee shop, sipping from a steaming mug while keeping a watchful eye on Sarai. The soldier’s relaxed demeanor felt like an insult. How dare Ryker stand so casually in a role that should have been
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Bruce stormed through the dilapidated gates of the rogue pack’s estate, his chest heaving with anger that simmered just beneath the surface. The building loomed before him, its crumbling walls and shattered windows a stark reflection of the chaos brewing within him. His fists were clenched tightly at his sides, and his claws threatened to extend with every step he took.Malrik, perched on a broken throne in the estate’s grand hall, noticed Bruce’s arrival immediately. The rogue Alpha’s amber eyes glinted with predatory interest as he took in Bruce’s seething form. "Ah, you’re back," Malrik drawled, his tone laced with mockery. "I take it your little field trip wasn’t as fulfilling as you’d hoped."Bruce didn’t respond, his jaw tightening as he stood before Malrik. The memories of Sarai’s laughter, her closeness with Hugo, and Ryker’s constant presence replayed in his mind like a tormenting loop. His bitt
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-08Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 31: The Rogue’s Truth
Bruce’s claws scraped against the stone floor as he approached Malrik’s throne the following night, his amber eyes still glowing with the remnants of the beast’s fury. But a question burned in the back of his mind, refusing to be silenced even in his rage."Why do you hate him so much?" Bruce growled, his voice guttural yet sharp, cutting through the stillness of the ruined hall. "Why do you want Hugo destroyed?"Malrik tilted his head, studying Bruce with a predator’s amusement. "Ah, the curiosity of the broken," he said, his tone dripping with condescension. "I wondered when you’d ask me this question again."Bruce’s claws flexed impatiently. "Answer me," he demanded, his anger barely contained.The smirk on Malrik’s face faltered slightly, replaced by a shadow of something darker, more personal. He rose from his throne, his movements calculated as he began to pace. "Hugo was never supposed to exist," he began,
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-09Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 32: The Scarred Vow
Bruce paced the length of the crumbling hall, his amber eyes flickering with a mix of rage and curiosity. His gaze shifted to Malrik, seated with an air of brooding menace on his fractured throne. For a moment, his attention lingered on the jagged scar slashing across Malrik’s face, a cruel reminder of a violent past."That scar," Bruce said, his voice low but firm. "How did you get it?"Malrik’s lips curved into a sardonic smile as he leaned back in his throne. "Ah, this," he said, brushing his claws lightly over the disfigured flesh. "A question most don’t dare ask."Bruce didn’t waver, his claws flexing impatiently. "I’m not most."Malrik chuckled darkly, the sound echoing through the ruins. "No, you’re not. Very well." He rose from his seat, his movements slow and deliberate as he began to pace. "This scar is a reminder. Not just of pain, but of a vow. After Damien exiled me, I swore I’d return. Not to beg for
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The bakery stood quiet under the cold night sky, its warm interior now dim as Sarai cleaned the counters and arranged trays for the next morning. Outside, Ryker stood watch, his sharp hazel eyes scanning the empty street. The wind howled through the narrow alleys, carrying a biting chill that made him pull his coat tighter. But the cold wasn’t what unsettled him—it was the oppressive tension hanging in the air, thick and foreboding, as if the night itself whispered of danger.Inside, Sarai glanced toward the door, her hands stilling on a tray of pastries. "You feel it too, don’t you?" she asked softly, her sapphire eyes flickering with worry. Ryker didn’t turn, his body tense. "Something’s off," he admitted, his voice low. "Stay close, Sarai."A sudden gust of wind rattled the shop’s windows, and Ryker’s nostrils flared. A foul stench drifted on the breeze, acrid and unnatural—a sickening combination of rotting flesh and
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-11Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 34: Shadows in the Bakery
In the dimly lit back room of the bakery, Sarai paced, her heart pounding against her ribcage. The sound of the wind outside seemed louder in the silence, its howls echoing her growing fear. She glanced toward the locked door, her fingers trembling as she hugged herself tightly. "Hugo," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I wish you were here."Her mind raced with thoughts of him—his calming presence, his unwavering strength, and the way he always reassured her that everything would be alright. She closed her eyes, willing herself to stay strong, but the sense of isolation and vulnerability gnawed at her. Outside, the tension in the air felt like a storm about to break, and she could only hope Ryker would keep his promise to protect her and that he would be alright.In the bakery itself, Ryker’s grip on his knife tightened as Malrik took another step forward. For a moment, their eyes met, and an unspoken history passed between them. Once, they had bee
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-12Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 35: The End of Loyalty
The bakery was a blur of snarls, claws, and fangs as Bruce and Ryker fought to the death, their primal instincts driving them into a vicious and unrelenting battle. The small space seemed to shrink under the weight of their ferocity, the clash of their massive forms shaking the very walls. Display cases shattered as Bruce’s powerful swipe sent shards of glass flying across the room. Chairs splintered and tables crashed to the ground under the weight of their blows, the destruction a chaotic testament to their raw power.Bruce fought with the singular goal to destroy and kill, his claws tearing through the air with relentless malice. Ryker countered, every strike driven by a desperate need to protect, his movements precise yet fierce. Each blow they exchanged left the bakery further ravaged, the once-cozy shop now a battleground stained with blood and chaos.Bruce’s savage attacks bore the unmistakable signature of Malrik’s dark influence. His light br
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-13Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 36: The Weight of Helplessness
Sarai pressed herself into the farthest corner of the back room, her knees drawn to her chest and her arms wrapped tightly around them. The commotion outside was deafening—the snarls, the crashing of furniture, and the sickening sound of breaking glass filled the air, each noise sending a fresh wave of terror through her. Her heart pounded erratically, her breaths shallow and quick as if she couldn’t get enough air.The growls outside grew louder, more vicious, and with each one, her sense of vulnerability deepened. She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, but the act brought little comfort. "Why can’t I do anything?" she whispered to herself, the words trembling on her lips. She felt small, powerless—a fragile human surrounded by forces she couldn’t hope to match. Her eyes darted to the locked door, the barrier between her and the chaos feeling both too thin and suffocatingly thick at the same time.Her thoughts turned to
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Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 43: A Call to Arms
Hugo’s mind raced, his fists clenched tightly at his sides. Someone had betrayed them. There was no other explanation for how Malrik’s forces had known about the messengers. The enemy had been prepared, waiting for them beyond the borders. Someone within Ocean Crest had fed them that information.His sea-green eyes burned with fury as he paced the length of his study, his thoughts spiraling. Who could it be? A pack member? A scout? Someone close to the council? He hated to doubt his own people, but the breach of trust had cost them dearly. Their enemies were already moving, and they had barely begun rallying their allies.He slammed his fist onto the wooden desk, the sound echoing through the room. They had to act fast, and they had to find the traitor before more lives were lost.Riders were sent out before the dawn, swift wolves carrying sealed messages to every allied pack across the region. Their mission was urgent, their paths dangerous. The fat
Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 42: Strength in Her Eyes
Hugo watched from the shadows of the training grounds, his sea-green eyes locked onto Sarai as she moved across the sparring ring. The sun hung low in the sky, casting golden hues over the field, highlighting the sweat glistening on her skin as she trained. He had seen her stumble, fall, and bleed, yet every time, she rose again—stronger, more determined. Each time she hit the ground, a primal urge clawed at him to step in, to shield her from the blows, to make sure she never had to endure this pain. But he fought it. This was her fight, her journey. And she was proving, day by day, that she didn’t need saving—she was learning how to save herself.For weeks, she had pushed herself harder than he ever thought possible. At first, he had doubted whether she could truly handle the brutal world she had chosen to step into. But she had proven him wrong. She had proven everyone wrong.Sarai dodged a strike from Garrick, her feet light, her movements sharper
Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 41: Bound by Fate
The morning after the marking, the world felt different. The soft glow of morning filtered through the open flaps of the tent, casting golden hues over the forest clearing. Sarai lay beneath the thick sheets on the mattress, the cool air of the woods contrasting against the warmth of Hugo’s mark still tingling on her skin. The air was crisper, the sounds sharper—everything around Sarai pulsed with a new awareness. She lay in bed, the faint warmth of Hugo’s mark still tingling against her skin. Tracing her fingers over the delicate crescent moon now etched onto her shoulder, she felt a strange comfort settle within her. She was no longer just an outsider, no longer just a human amongst wolves. She belonged—to him, to this pack, to this life.Yet as much as the mark had bound them together, the weight of everything else still lingered between them. The loss of Ryker, the growing threat of Malrik, the unspoken fears neither of them had yet voiced. And Hug
Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 40 : Mark of the Heart
The note came just as Sarai was settling into the small cabin she had been borrowing near the edge of the Ocean Crest territory. The Omega wolf who delivered it lingered at the doorway, his eyes lowered in deference. Sarai unfolded the parchment, her fingers trembling slightly as she read the words written in Hugo’s bold, unmistakable handwriting:Meet me in the forest, in the clearing. Tonight.No signature, no further explanation—Hugo’s style, terse and commanding. Yet the note was enough to send a thrill through her. She didn’t need details to understand the significance. Tonight was the night.The moon hung high, silver and watchful, casting its soft light through the thick canopy of the forest. The air was crisp, laden with the scent of pine, earth, and a faint, electrifying charge—as if the night itself held its breath in anticipation.Hugo stood at the edge of the clearing, his imposing figure backlit by the m
Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 39: Claiming Hearts
The night was quiet in Sarai’s room, the only sound the soft rustle of the rain outside, the patter of droplets against the windowpane. She sat on the edge of her bed, her fingers absently tracing the edge of the worn fabric, lost in thought.The moment with Hugo on the training grounds kept replaying in her mind—his hand on her cheek, the tenderness in his touch that had melted the icy distance between them. It was a simple gesture, but it spoke volumes. His warmth had seeped into her skin, into her soul, and for the first time in weeks, Sarai allowed herself to feel the weight of what had been growing between them for so long.The love she felt for him was not just because of the bond they shared, the connection woven between them by fate. It was more than that. It was the way he looked at her now, with something more than the protective instinct he had carried for so long. There was admiration in his gaze, a recognition of the strength she was showing in
Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 38: The Strength Within
The tension between them had been building for weeks—silent, unspoken, but undeniable. Sarai could feel it every time she entered a room, every time their gazes met and then quickly darted away. It was as if the loss of Ryker had carved a chasm between them, one neither of them knew how to cross.Sarai stood at the edge of the training grounds, watching the wolves spar. Their movements were fluid, graceful, powerful. She had always admired them from a distance, knowing her place—knowing she was just a human, unable to ever truly belong to the pack. But that had changed, hadn’t it? The war was coming, and as much as she hated to admit it, she couldn’t sit on the sidelines any longer. The thought of being useless, of being a burden, was becoming unbearable.“Hugo,” she called out, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside her. He turned, his eyes darkened with a mixture of grief and guilt. She could see the hesitation in his stance b
Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 37: A Pack in Mourning
The rain fell in relentless sheets, turning the earth into a sodden, muddy expanse. The pack grounds were eerily quiet, save for the occasional roll of thunder that echoed across the skies. The air was heavy with grief, the kind that seeped into every corner of Ocean Crest’s territory. The loss of so many pack members weighed heavily on everyone, but none more so than Hugo.He stood in the center of the pack’s clearing, drenched from the rain, his sea-green eyes dark with sorrow. Around him, the wolves gathered, their heads bowed, their spirits broken. The howls of mourning pierced the air, a haunting symphony of shared pain and loss. Each cry carried the weight of a name, a memory, a life taken too soon.Hugo’s shoulders sagged under the burden of leadership, the responsibility of protecting the family that looked to him for strength. Ryker’s death was a wound that cut deeper than any physical injury. He could still see it—his loyal frien
Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 36: The Weight of Helplessness
Sarai pressed herself into the farthest corner of the back room, her knees drawn to her chest and her arms wrapped tightly around them. The commotion outside was deafening—the snarls, the crashing of furniture, and the sickening sound of breaking glass filled the air, each noise sending a fresh wave of terror through her. Her heart pounded erratically, her breaths shallow and quick as if she couldn’t get enough air.The growls outside grew louder, more vicious, and with each one, her sense of vulnerability deepened. She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, but the act brought little comfort. "Why can’t I do anything?" she whispered to herself, the words trembling on her lips. She felt small, powerless—a fragile human surrounded by forces she couldn’t hope to match. Her eyes darted to the locked door, the barrier between her and the chaos feeling both too thin and suffocatingly thick at the same time.Her thoughts turned to
Alpha Hugo - The Forced Rejection Chapter 35: The End of Loyalty
The bakery was a blur of snarls, claws, and fangs as Bruce and Ryker fought to the death, their primal instincts driving them into a vicious and unrelenting battle. The small space seemed to shrink under the weight of their ferocity, the clash of their massive forms shaking the very walls. Display cases shattered as Bruce’s powerful swipe sent shards of glass flying across the room. Chairs splintered and tables crashed to the ground under the weight of their blows, the destruction a chaotic testament to their raw power.Bruce fought with the singular goal to destroy and kill, his claws tearing through the air with relentless malice. Ryker countered, every strike driven by a desperate need to protect, his movements precise yet fierce. Each blow they exchanged left the bakery further ravaged, the once-cozy shop now a battleground stained with blood and chaos.Bruce’s savage attacks bore the unmistakable signature of Malrik’s dark influence. His light br
