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Chapter 22

Penulis: Luna Starlight
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-01-02 16:26:53

Mariah POV

“Josh, no, please.” I plead.

“I don’t want to hear it, Mariah; you should have known these were going to be the consequences of sleeping with my best friend.” Josh growls.

“Don’t take it out on her, Josh; your anger is towards me; so take it out on me. Hit me all you want; I know I deserve it for going behind your back instead of talking to you.” Nick says calmly.

Josh hovers over Nick and starts punching him a few times. Nick is just lying there, taking in all the hits, his face looking all bloody. I let out a scream and tried to push Josh off Nick, even though I’m pissed off with him; that doesn’t mean I want him to get his ass whooped. I’m trying my best to pull Josh off Nick, but suddenly he pushes me back, and when I fall, my head hits something hard. I hear my brother curse.

“Fuck Mariah.” Josh says worriedly.

“What the fuck did you do?" Nick growls; it’s the last thing I hear before everything goes dark.

I wake up with the sunshine rays in my face, and it takes a min
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  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 23

    Nick POV“Fuck.” I said and punched the door. Josh guides me out the door; once we are out, he crosses his hands and glares at me.“What the hell was that in there? Why did Mariah look like she was about to cry?” Josh says, furious.“She saw Mila kissing me.” I respond, annoyed.“You fucking cheated on her?” Josh snaps and grips me by my shirt.I grabbed his arms and yanked them off of me.“You’re lucky you're my best friend and beta, because if you were someone else, I would have beaten your ass a long time ago for disrespecting me.” I growled. “And about cheating on Mariah, I would never, man. I love her. I know you probably don’t want to hear this, but it’s the truth; I would never hurt her. I was waiting for her in my room, so I left the door to my room unlocked, so she could come in. When I came out of the shower, my door opened, and that’s when Mila came in crying, saying she missed me, and out of nowhere she kissed me, that’s when Mariah walked in and saw her kissing me with no

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  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 24

    Mariah POVI’m about to walk out of the room to slap the bitch who thought she could get away with kissing my man when Nick stops me from opening the door, holding the door with his hands, caging me between himself and the door. He presses himself against my back and whispers in my ear, sending a shiver down my spine.“Not tonight, beautiful; tonight, you are all mine.” He whispers huskily.“Nick.” I say, but it sounds more like a moan.He spins me around so I can face him. I swallow hard at the predatory look he has on his face.“I love it when you say my name, but do you know what I love more than you saying it?” He asks.“W-What?” I stuttered nervously.He gets close to my ear and licks it, making me squeeze my thighs shut."You screaming it.” He growls and picks me up, making me yell.I wrap my legs around him; he grabs my hair and crashes his lips against mine; his tongue demands entrance, and I give it to him; his passionate kiss is sending delicious sparks through me. A breathl

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  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 25

    Mariah POVI’m getting dressed after having a few rounds of sex with Nick. I can feel his burning gaze behind me, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand. I feel him get closer, and suddenly he wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me against him.“Never come to the club without underwear again.” He growls in my ear.I turn around to face him; his hand doesn’t leave my waist, and I raise an eyebrow.“What happens if I don’t listen to Alpha?" I say it seductively.He leans close to my ear, causing me to shiver, but I try to act like he isn’t affecting me.“Then I would have to punish you.” He growls in my ear, sending shivers through my body.I try to compose myself, and I gather all my strength and push him away from me. I can tell he wasn’t expecting it; I can see his shocked expression, and I smirk.“I do whatever I want, Nick; remember, you don’t own me.” I say it firmly and turn to leave.I hear a growl from behind me. I turn to look, but by the time I turn, he is already

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  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 26

    Logan POVI head to my car after having that confrontation with Nick. I can’t believe Mariah played me like that. I knew our relationship wasn’t serious, but I thought I could make her fall in love with me; she is supposed to be mine.I’m about to get in my car when a familiar voice calls my name. I turn to see Mila jogging towards me."Logan, wait up.” Mila calls out.“Not now, Mila. I’m not in the mood.” I am annoyed.She grips my hand to prevent me from getting in the car.“What happened to you?” She asks concern clear in her eyes.“I don’t want to talk about it; Mila, what do you want?” I reply, and she smirks.“Let me guess Nick did that for Mariah." She says this and puts a hand on her waist.I raise an eyebrow. “How did you know where you were spying?” I ask.“Nope I caught them together too a while ago; I know how you feel, Logan. I felt the same way when I caught them hurt and betrayed.” She says.I sigh. “I’m sorry you went through that too, Mila.” I say honestly.“Thank you

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-01-20
  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 27

    Mariah POVBack to school today. I spent the whole weekend with Nick. Logan hasn’t answered my calls or texts since the incident on Friday night. I know he is mad at me, so I’m trying to give him some space. Hopefully, I will see him in school today, and we can clear the air. Rose and I are getting ready while Nick and Josh wait downstairs for us. I am wearing a white crop top with a jean jacket, skinny jeans, and some white sneakers; my hair is in a high ponytail, and I only have eyeliner and some lip gloss on.“I’m done, ready to go down?” I asked Rose.“Yeah, I’m ready. Let’s go.” Rose replies."Are you ready for everyone to see you and Nick holding hands today?” Rose asks.“I’m ready to show everyone he belongs to me; even though we are not fated, or at least I don’t think we are, he will always be my chosen.” I answer and smile.“I’m so happy you guys don’t have to hide anymore.” Rose says so and smiles.“Me too, girl, me too.” I respond.We reach downstairs, and Nick sees me and

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  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 28

    Nick POV We have been driving around for a while, but Mariah still looks pissed. I wonder what Mila told her to get her to snap. “Are you okay?” I ask. “Yeah, I’m fine. I shouldn’t have let her get to me.” Mariah replies. “Do you want to talk about it?" I ask with a raised eyebrow. “Not right now; what I want is something to eat and then dessert.” She replies with a smirk. “The dessert part sounds interesting; care to tell me what kind of dessert we are talking about?” I say, and I put my hand on her thigh and squeeze it gently. “How about we get some food in me first, then we can talk about dessert?" She says it flirtatiously. “Whatever my queen wants, my queen gets.” I replied and winked at her. “How about Chinese? I have been wanting it all day.” She says it with a pout. “Chinese is perfect, but we will order it to go, and we can go to my hotel and watch a movie or make a movie; how does that sound?” I ask. “Sounds like the perfect date.” She responds with a huge smile.

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-01-29
  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 29

    Mariah POV Today is my 18th birthday. We are currently getting ready in one of the guest rooms. My mom is getting her hair done, Rose is getting her makeup done, and I am getting my nails done. A few hours later, we were finally done and looking gorgeous. My mom is going to wear a black A-line off-the-shoulder sleeveless long floor-length charmeuse dress with a smokey eye make-up look, some nude lipstick, straightened hair, and some silver heels. Rose is wearing a black cut-out front ruched split thigh backless halter dress, a gold smokey eye, and burgundy lipstick with some nude heels. I’m wearing a red elevated attraction maxi dress, and my makeup consists of a red smokey eye with a wing liner and red lipstick. I have black heels on, and my red hair is straight. I’m feeling like a million dollars today. We head to the ballroom, and I gasp when I walk in. The decoration looks amazing—better than I imagined. As I walk in, people start congratulating me. I smile and tell them thank you

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-02-03
  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 30

    Mariah POVEverything started spinning suddenly. I felt someone’s arms wrap around my waist, and I stiffened. I turned to tell Logan that I’m okay, but I’m surprised when I see Nick holding me. When did he get here, and where did Logan go? Did Nick hear him confess his love and kick him out? I feel weird, but at least my Alpha is here to take care of me. He brings me out of my thoughts when he asks me if I’m okay.“I’m okay now that you are here.” I say this and crash my lips against his.I take him by surprise, and it takes a moment for him to kiss me back, but the minute I unbuckle his pants, something ignites in him, and he grabs the back of my neck and deepens the kiss. I’ve missed him so much today that I’m desperate for him to be inside of me. He lets go of me and unbuttons his shirt. I quickly help him and put his pants down. He pulls away from me, kicks his shoes off, and removes his pants. I pull him towards the bed, and once we are close, I push him to the bed. I slip my dre

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-02-03

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  • Alpha Nick   chapter 54

    Josh’s POVI don’t remember walking to Julia’s guest room. One moment, I was standing outside of Mariah’s hospital room, my mind a mess, my body restless with emotions I couldn’t untangle. The next, I was here, standing at her door, my heart hammering against my ribs like a war drum.The bond is suffocating. It pulls at me, demanding I be near her, touch her, claim her. But Julia—Julia is hesitant.I swallow hard and lift my hand, knocking twice before I can second-guess myself.Silence.For a moment, I think she won’t answer. That maybe she’s ignoring me, or worse—maybe she’s inside, regretting everything.Then, the door creaks open.Julia stands there, bathed in the dim glow of her porch light, her dark eyes meeting mine with something unreadable. She’s barefoot, her hair loose and messy, and the sight of her like this—soft, unguarded—hits me like a punch to the gut.She’s beautiful.And she’s mine.The thought shakes me to my core.“What are you doing here, Josh?” Her voice is quie

  • Alpha Nick   chapter 53

    Mariah's POVA breath shudders from my lips, my body aching as if I’ve been torn apart and stitched back together again. My eyelids feel impossibly heavy, my limbs sluggish, my throat raw. Every part of me protests as I force my eyes open, the dim light above me sending a dull throb through my skull.“Nick?” My voice is barely above a whisper, but it’s enough.A choked sound breaks the silence, raw and filled with so much emotion it makes my chest tighten. I blink slowly, my vision still blurred, but I don’t need to see clearly to recognize the warmth surrounding me, the familiar scent of pine and earth that grounds me even as my body trembles.Nick.The bed shifts slightly, and then his face comes into focus. His usually sharp, confident eyes are red-rimmed, his jaw clenched so tightly I can see the strain in his expression. He looks wrecked. Like he’s been carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders for far too long.“You’re awake,” he breathes, his voice breaking as he grips

  • Alpha Nick   chapter 52

    Nick’s POVThe moment I step into the hospital room her parents give me a sad smile, my heart clenches like a fist inside my chest.“We will go home and get some of her things.” Jennifer says and I nod. Her and her husband leave the room leaving Josh and me staring silently at Mariah. The steady beep of the heart monitor is the only sound breaking the silence, but even that doesn’t ease the fear curling in my gut.Mariah lies still, too still. Her dark lashes rest against her pale cheeks, her body fragile beneath the thin white blanket. Wires snake from her arms, monitors tracking her every breath, yet she seems so… lifeless.I stop at the foot of the bed, frozen, unable to take another step. My body screams at me to move, to touch her, to make sure she’s real, but my mind is stuck in the memories of the past few hours—the fear, the chase, the moment I thought I’d never see her again.I should have been there.The guilt crashes into me like a tidal wave, drowning out everything else

  • Alpha Nick   chapter 51

    Nick’s POVThe tension in the air is thick as we make our way down the hall toward the interrogation room. My mind is still reeling from what the two women did for Mariah. They risked everything to save her, and I need to know exactly what happened—and who’s responsible.But something feels… off.Josh has been quiet. Too quiet. His footsteps are heavy beside me, but his energy is all over the place. His usual steady presence feels… unhinged. His breathing is sharp, his fists clenching and unclenching like he’s barely keeping himself from losing control.“Josh, you good?” I ask, glancing at him as we approach the door.“Yeah…” His voice is strained, but his jaw is locked so tight I’m surprised he hasn’t cracked a tooth.But the second I open the door, everything changes.The moment the scent of the two women hits the air, Josh freezes beside me like he’s been hit by a freight train.“Josh?” I say again, but he’s not listening.His entire body goes rigid, his eyes locking onto the small

  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 50

    Mariah’s POV (In Her Mind)Darkness. Thick and suffocating.It wraps around me like a heavy blanket, pressing down on me, making it hard to breathe. I don’t know how long I’ve been here. Days? Weeks? Time doesn’t exist in this place. It’s just me and the emptiness, stretching endlessly in every direction.“Is this what death feels like?”The thought whispers through my mind, chilling me to the core. But no… no, I can’t be dead. I refuse to believe that. There’s too much left unfinished. Too many people who need me.“Nick…”His name echoes through my mind, a lifeline in the sea of nothingness. I hold onto it tightly, letting the memory of his touch, his voice, his love, ground me. I picture his face—those intense, stormy eyes filled with worry, his jaw clenched in determination. I know he’s out there, searching for me, refusing to give up.“I’m still here,” I whisper to him, even though I know he can’t hear me. “I’m fighting. Please don’t give up on me.”But the bond between us feels…

  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 49

    Nick POVThe hot water rushes over me, steam filling the small bathroom as I stand under the showerhead, trying to clear my mind. Every muscle in my body aches from the relentless search, my body exhausted but my mind wide awake. I cannot relax—not yet. Mariah is still out there somewhere, and I cannot afford to stop. My wolf is pacing inside me, restless, demanding action.I finish rinsing off, grabbing the soap, but I am barely focused on the task at hand. My thoughts keep drifting back to her—Mariah. Her absence, the broken pack link between us, the pain I can’t shake. Every minute that passes without her feels like an eternity. I can feel the loss deep in my chest, and the desperation is eating at me. I’m lost in my thoughts when my dad’s voice comes in my head.“Nick, we have news. They found Mariah.” My father says through the mind-link.I stop mid-motion, the bar of soap slipping from my hand and falling to the floor with a dull thud. My breath catches in my throat as the words

  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 48

    Nick POVWe all sit in my father’s office quiet and trying to process what just happened. My father made calls to the pack hospital and had people go from house to house to make sure no pack members passed and that everyone was accounted for in the pack. After of few hours we found out that all the pack members where here and that no one recently passed in the pack hospital. There were a few pack members that were away either on vacation or business trips but their family members where able to get in contact with them. The only person that is from the pack and we have no contact with is Mariah. The scream of anguish that Mariah’s mom let out when my father said it must have been Mariah’s pack link that he felt break, broke something in me.(We have to find her.) Rose said breaking the silence.(Where would we even look?) Taylor says.(I don’t care where you look, we can’t just sit here and do nothing my baby needs to be found so that I can give her a proper burial.) Mariah’s mom sobs.

  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 47

    Mariah POVI have lost track of the days I been here; it feels like I been here for ages. Every day I think about my family, my friends and my mate; I wonder if they are still looking for me or if they have given up. The only people I see is Austin when he brings me an apple and a water and his stepsister Julia when she sneaks in to keep me company, she has become a friend and I barely get to see Mila but when she does come, she has Austin tie me up while she mocks me and warns me that my pups and my time is coming. I don’t know what she means by that but I have a feeling I’m not going to like it either.I woke up today feeling on edge I don’t know why but I have a feeling something is going to happen. I sit on the chair and rub my stomach while I talk to my pups; I have a little bump and I started feeling some movement. “What do you guys think your daddy doing right now.” I ask my pups; I don’t know if they can hear me but I don’t have anyone to speak to so I talk to them. I close my

  • Alpha Nick   Chapter 46

    Nick POVAnother week and nothing, sometimes I feel like they took her out of the state. We have talk to different pack Alphas they even offer to let us check their pack, but we did not find any signs of her anywhere. My wolf is starting to become feral; everyone tries to avoid me scared that I am going to snap at them I do not blame them Mariah disappearance have me on edge.A knock on my door pulls me out of my thoughts.(Come in.) I yell.(Hey bro.) Rose says her eyes shining with unshed tears.(Hey, are you okay?) I ask concern.(I miss her.) She sobs he rushed tears falling down her face.I pat the spot next to me on the bed, she walks towards me and sits. I wrap my arms around her and press her close to me.(I miss her too.) I say and sigh.(Where could they have taken her.) Rose whispers.(I don’t know we have checked everywhere they could have taken her but nothing its like she was swallowed by the ground.) I answer.(Have you seen her mom?) She asks.(No but I heard she was n

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