Share
Chapter 3
June 20th
Ella’s point of view
When we got to the station, I marched straight to the woman at the front desk.
“Hi, I’m here to collect my son. His name is-”
“Cato Loren, yes I know ma’am. You were here last week. But I’m afraid it won’t be as easy this time.”
“What do you mean?”
“The sheriff will explain. If you could take a seat, he’ll be there soon,” she said, gesturing to the uncomfortable plastic seats in the hall.
I sat for five minutes with Ana on my knee and Madeleine by my side before the sheriff came out.
“You must be Ella Loren. This way.”
“Best behaviour, okay girls?” I whispered to my daughters as we followed him.
“You should leave the little ones with my colleague,” he said with a grave look on his face.
I eyed the colleague. She ha
Related chapters
Alpha Loren Chapter 4
June 20th Ella’s point of viewWhen we arrived home, Luca was on the sofa smothered by Zacharias and Stefano. They had worn themselves out and were quietly watching TV while Mathias rummaged through the freezer.“Matty, if you’re hungry it’s cereal or toast after eight o’clock. Leave the ice cream alone,” I said, “Stef, Zach. Let Luca go and get to bed.”They mumbled and grumbled but obeyed me, and I gave them each a kiss as they passed to the stairs.“Thank you for coming over, Luca.”He got off the sofa and smiled, “You owe me big time, Ells.”“I’ve owed you for sixteen and a half years,” I said, putting Ana’s car seat by the stairs.She was finally fast asleep and quiet.“You’ve been a third keeper in this zoo since we opened it.”“Hey,” Math
Alpha Loren Chapter 5
June 23rdLeo’s point of viewThat Saturday, I dragged Cato out of bed bright and early.“Do I have to go?” he groaned as he ate breakfast.“Yes,” Ella and I both said.We had grounded Cato all week, but the thought of him moping around this house bored and frustrated all day filled Ella with dread. But I happened to have a disaster of a filing cabinet at the base needing serious organisation.“Why?” he asked, “It’s Saturday.”“Because breaking news, you’re the future Alpha of this pack, and as your father, I will not let you fuck up and get away with it,” I snapped, “It’s time you step in line, Cato.”“You don’t need to curse, Leo,” Ella said, “If we stay calm and work together, I’m sure we’ll get through this.”She ruffled Cato’s hai
Alpha Loren Chapter 6
June 23rdElla’s point of viewAfter lunch, I made the mistake of letting Stefano and Zacharias have jello. Within minutes, they were bouncing off the walls, and I couldn’t take it anymore.“Shoes on boys. We’re going for a walk to Grandad’s apartment.”The thudding and crashing from Stefano’s room ceased, and two pairs of footsteps thundered down the stairs.After strapping Ana into the stroller and taking Madeleine’s hand, we set off through the forest, Stefano and Zacharias running in circles around us, throwing leaves and waving sticks.“Stef, you nearly took my eye out,” I said, ducking as he swung a branch around, “Careful!”“Sorry Mama,” he called as he dropped it and ran after Zacharias, who had found a sturdy tree to climb.An hour later, we neared the base. After trying to take down the entire pack, my fathe
Alpha Loren Chapter 7
June 23rdElla’s point of viewAn hour later, Stefano was on a stool at the counter kneading the dough. I stood behind him, guiding his hands and guarding the stool from Maddy and Zac running around like maniacs.“That’s it,” I said, “A little harder.”He put his entire body weight into kneading, contorting his little face with the effort.“That’s it, perfect.”The doorbell rang, so I kissed Zac’s cheek and wiped my floury hands on the towel.“Keep doing that, I’ll be back in a moment. Maddy and Zac, keep well away from Stef.”I opened the door to Luca and Amaani. Beside them was an enormous suitcase and in Luca’s arms their baby, Theodore. He was only a year old but had Amaani’s beautiful hair and a smile that could kill.Luca bundled Theodore into my arms.“Um, hello?”“We’re
Alpha Loren Chapter 8
June 23rdLeo’s point of view“Madeleine and Ana are securely tucked in bed,” I said, wrapping my arms around Ella as she finished drying the last saucepan.“How many stories did Madeleine make you read?” he asked.“Two and then she made me get Cato for another one,” I said, kissing her neck. “If I have to read that damn story about the princess and the prawn one more time, I’ll go insane. Every single fucking night.”Ella laughed, “Who would have kids, huh?”I held her for a few moments before I took a deep breath.“I have something to tell you.”“What?”I took the dried pan from her hands and leaned over to put it in the cabinet.“Let’s talk upstairs.”We settled on the bed, I wrapped my arm around her, letting her rest her head on my chest as I thought over how the
Alpha Loren Chapter 9
June 25thElla’s point of viewI sat in the passenger’s seat of the car. Leo drove with his fists tight on the steering wheel and a steely expression.“Still sure he’s a good kid?” I asked.Ten minutes ago, we’d had a call from the high school, requesting we both come in to speak with the principal about Cato immediately. They didn’t give us any details, but by the tone of the receptionist’s voice, he was in serious trouble.“Ask me in half an hour when we know what he’s done,” Leo said, “I’m clinging to hope there’s a good explanation.”When we arrived at the school, we headed straight for the principal’s office. Outside in the hallway, Haden sat with his arms folded across his chest. He didn’t bother smiling at us. Not out of character, but he rarely bothered scowling for Leo’s benefit either.“Haden?” L
Alpha Loren Chapter 10
June 25thLeo's point of viewSoon after Cato’s return, Ella’s eyes drooped closed and her breathing slowed. When my phone vibrated on the nightstand and the screen illuminated our room, she didn’t stir.I took my eyes off her to check the phone.A text from Blair.I ran my hand through my hair and exhaled a heavy breath before getting to my feet and throwing my shirt back on.“Thank you, Alessandro,” I said as I stepped out the front door of the house where one of my soldiers, Alessandro, stood, facing out into the forest, “I shouldn’t be long.”I sprinted through the trees to the Eastern border where Blair awaited me with a weary face.“Eight male rogues,” he said as I marched into the clearing, “We’ve checked their phones. There were texts about attacking Cato but only between the eight of them. We don’t think anyone else is involved.&rd
Alpha Loren Chapter 11
June 26thElla’s point of viewIt was 4 pm the next evening when the doorbell rang over Theodore’s ear-piercing cries. I’d been trying to settle him for ten minutes, but I couldn’t find his teddy carrying Amaani’s scent, and without it, my attempts were useless. I dug my hand down the back of the sofa, searching for the damn thing as Zac and Stef bounced around me. I’d given up persuading them to do their math homework. With Theodore screaming, I couldn’t expect anyone to focus, let alone two hyper kids.“Zac and Stef,” Mathias said as I finally retrieved the manky teddy, “Sit down, do your damn math homework and give Mom a break or I’ll never let you play on my Xbox again, got it?”They both immediately stopped jumping on the sofa to sit down at the table.“Thank you,” I mouthed to Mathias as I rushed to answer the door.Theodore was still in my a
Latest chapter
