Share
Chapter 9
June 25th
Ella’s point of view
I 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
Related chapters
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
Alpha Loren Chapter 12
June 26thLeo’s point of viewI knocked on Cato’s bedroom door, and a groan rumbled from inside.“If you’re here to shout, I’ve already heard it all from Mom,” he said.I opened the door and set the condoms on his dresser.“For you,” I said, sliding them towards him. “And you better pray to the Goddesses no one is already pregnant.”He was sitting on his bed with a book on his lap, which he promptly slammed shut and threw his head back.I stepped forward into his room and sat on the swivel chair by the desk.“Dad-” he groaned.“I’m not angry, Cato,” I said. “I was the same.”He grimaced, “Please. I don’t need to know about your sex life.”“And I didn’t really want to know about yours either,” I said. “But you were stupid enough to get caught fucking a gir
Alpha Loren Chapter 13
June 26thCato’s point of viewAs I walked through the forest toward Jessica’s house, I internally screamed. The last thing I wanted to do was face her parents to apologise, but my Dad had ordered me to do so and my Mom wouldn’t speak to me if I didn’t.But I was having to apologise for something I wasn’t sorry for. I don’t regret doing it, and I’d do it again. Jessica had no intention of saving herself for her mate. If it wasn’t me, it would have been some other guy to take her virginity. Besides, she’s a great girl and I’m into her.Praying no one would answer, I knocked on the door and cleared my throat. But of course, ten seconds later, I faced her Dad.“Good evening, Cato. I didn’t think you’d show your face here again.”His tone was surprisingly sharp considering I would be his Alpha in less than six months.But I admired that.
Alpha Loren Chapter 14
June 26thJess’s point of viewMy father silently placed my bowl in front of me before striding to the other end of the table. His chair scraped back, and he took his seat at the head, directly facing me. My Mom sat beside him, her fork clutched in her hand.“You’re both overreacting,” I said.“Eat your food, Jessica,” Dad said, refusing to look at me.I picked up my fork and twirled the spaghetti, glancing up at my parents occasionally. None of us were eating, and I couldn’t take the silence.“Why are you acting like I’ve murdered someone?”Dad scoffed.“You’ve thrown away something as precious as life.”“Not in my opinion.”“Your opinion doesn’t matter. It’s what your mate will think when he learns Cato Loren defiled you.”I clenched my jaw, “I don’t exist for my mate.&r
Alpha Loren Chapter 15
June 27thElla’s point of viewThe next afternoon, I finally heard from Milly. She texted me for the first time in weeks, obviously on Max’s instruction, asking me around for coffee.I left the kids with Leo and headed straight for the base. She lived in a cottage a few blocks from the hospital. Nothing could persuade her to live any further from work.Sat on the porch, facing out onto the street, was Allison. She sat with her white bunny in her lap, stroking and cooing it as it nibbled on a carrot.“Afternoon, Luna,” she said as I jogged to her.The sun shone, illuminating her pale blue eyes as she smiled widely.“Hey, Allison,” I said before turning my attention to the bunny, “Hello Claude.”As I petted Claude, Allison’s eyes drifted out to the streets. Mateo was across the road with Annelise, his mate. She had grabbed his cap from his head and he was wrapping h
Alpha Loren Chapter 16
June 27thElla’s point of viewWhen Leo came home from the base that evening, I was on the sofa watching Shrek with Cato’s head in my lap. I wasn’t watching the movie as I played with his hair and held him tightly, gazing at his beautiful face.“Taking it easy in your exclusion, huh Cato?” Leo asked.“I’ve had him doing housework all afternoon,” I said, “And I’m thinking you should take him to your meetings tomorrow.”Leo nodded. “Sounds good. I need to get you up to speed on the pack going-ons.”His eyes flickered to Leo before he nestled his head into my lap and grumbled.“And we need to talk later,” Leo continued, “About what’s happening in six months. We can’t keep avoiding it, kid.”He closed his eyes as his shoulders tensed, “What about it? I don’t want to be Alpha and that’s all t
Alpha Loren Chapter 17
June 27thLeo’s point of viewIsabella Ferrero’s house was only a fifteen-minute march away. I soon strode across her front porch where the music thudded and the stench of alcohol leeched. After ringing the doorbell, I pounded my fist on the door. It was thirty seconds before a hand fumbled with the latch and Isabella opened the door.Her face fell as she cast her eyes up at me.“Alpha... good evening,” she said, standing straight and tucking her beer behind her back, “Can I help?”“Where’s Cato?”She swallowed, “In the kitchen.”“Thank you,” I said, stepping past her into the house.The air was hot and putrid and the house looked identical to the days I was partying with Isabella’s father.As I pushed through the crowds of drunk teenagers, the laughter and chatting died down as eyes fell on me.By the time I was i
Latest chapter
