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Secrets Beneath the Surface
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Alpha Santa The Wolf at My Door
I keep my gaze fixed on Elijah, searching his face for any crack in his composure, signs of discomfort or unease. His expression is unreadable—calm, almost too calm—and it’s starting to grate on my nerves. I repeat my question softly but firmly."Do you believe in werewolves?"For a moment, his face remains perfectly still, like he’s weighing his next move. Then there’s the smallest twitch at the corner of his mouth followed by a long, loaded pause.His silence is telling.A normal person like me would have laughed, scoffed, or brushed it off and said, Of course not. But Elijah? His stillness betrays him. He doesn’t laugh. He doesn’t dismiss the absurdity. If anything, his blood seems to run cold, and for a brief second, I see a flicker of something in his eyes—fear, or maybe recognition, which tells me that he does, in fact, believe.Finally, he breaks the silence with a smirk, though it feels more like a mask than a genuine expression as it doesn't quite reach his eyes. "Oh, I belie
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-01Alpha Santa Bitten by the Truth
The words blur on the page as my hands tremble, and I slam the book shut with a loud thud. The sound echoes in the quiet room, startling me. My heart races, my palms are clammy, and my chest feels tight.No. No, no, no. This isn’t real. It can’t be real.Werewolves? Elijah? No. This is insane. It’s ridiculous. I shake my head vehemently, as if trying to physically dispel the thought.“He’s a man,” I whisper, pacing the length of the room. “Just a man. Not… not some creature that turns into a wolf under the full moon.”I let out a dry laugh, sharp and humorless. “Get a grip, Piper.” My voice wavers as I try to steady myself. “You’re reading too much into this. There’s a logical explanation for everything.There has to be.”But even as I say it, my mind rebels. Logical explanation? For what? His eyes? The growl? The way he disappears into the forest, moving like it’s his home—like he’s part of it?I stop pacing, my gaze falling back to the book, dread curling in my stomach. Slowly, I reo
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-01Alpha Santa Unmasked
I walk up to Elijah, feeling my long sleeves brushing against my wrists as I grip the hidden silver fork tightly underneath. My black dress flows lightly around my ankles, its sheer overlay catching the faint light from the hotel entrance. The deep, earthy green embroidery along the bodice makes me feel a little too dressed up, but the sleeves? They’re non-negotiable. My hair is loosely pinned up, a few tendrils framing my face. I might look confident, but inside, my nerves are a jumbled mess.Elijah, standing by the entrance, is an entirely different picture. He’s wearing a leather jacket, perfectly fitted over a white T-shirt that highlights the strength of his broad shoulders. His dark jeans sit snugly, casual but maddeningly attractive. His blue eyes glow faintly under the dim hotel lights, and for a moment, I’m struck speechless. He looks like he walked straight out of a dream—or a nightmare, depending on whether or not he’s what I fear he is.“Wow… you look like a witch,” Elijah
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-01Alpha Santa Mate of the Wolf
Piper'sMy chest heaves as I take another cautious step back, determined to keep the distance between me and Elijah.His golden eyes burn like molten fire, their intensity a stark contrast to the icy fear creeping through my veins.“Piper,” he says softly, his voice breaking through the stillness of the woods. He takes another step forward, and I flinch instinctively. "Don’t… don’t run from me.”His shoulders tense, his expression tight, as though my retreat has ripped his heart out and crushed it underfoot. But I can’t trust that look of pain—it could easily be a trick.I swallow hard, my throat dry, but I can’t help the thoughts racing through my mind. What does he want? Is he going to hurt me now that I know what he is? No, no, he wouldn’t… right? I’m his mate—he needs me. That’s what the book said. That is what he has always said, but the way he stalks closer silently has every survival instinct in me screaming to run.Yet, deep down, a tiny part of me isn’t scared or afraid. No,
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-01Alpha Santa Between Two Worlds
ElijahThe sharp stench of rogues slams into my nostrils, vile and unmistakable. The putrid mix of rotting flesh, decay, and blood churns my stomach, threatening to make me gag. Even from miles away, I know exactly what it means.They don’t belong here.I grit my teeth and inhale deeply, forcing myself to focus despite the nausea rolling through me. “Rogues,” I mutter under my breath. “Of all the times.”Perfect timing. Just perfect.The air feels heavier, crackling with tension as I try to process what this means. Rogues in the human world? That shouldn’t be possible. There are only two ways to cross into this realm, and neither is easy—or permissible.The first is through a mystical portal or gateway. It’s how my men and I entered this world—the only lawful way. That’s why I’ve placed paintings of wolves throughout my hotel. They’re more than decoration; they’re pathways, serving as bridges between the two realms, allowing us to shift into human form and blend in unnoticed.But the
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-01Alpha Santa A Bittersweet Goodbye
PiperI’m floating in a haze, somewhere between consciousness and the pull of something warm and familiar. My body feels heavy, but my mind races, fragments of my dream twisting together like a kaleidoscope of fear and confusion.Where am I?My fingers twitch, curling into the soft fabric beneath me. My lips move, but no sound comes out. I force my eyes open slowly, the bright light stabbing into my skull. Blinking hard, I try to adjust.Am I dreaming?For a moment, I hope so. The images in my head—too strange, too wild—can’t be real. A wolf with golden eyes, staring at me, speaking to me as if I belonged to it. Its words were sharp, mocking, but the way it looked at me... No. That couldn’t be real. And the most ridiculous part? The wolf turned into Elijah.Crazy, right?I take a deep breath, my body relaxing just a fraction. But then I feel it—sparks, tingling warmth running through me where someone is holding me. My heart slows, the fear dissolving, replaced by a strange calm. It fe
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-01Alpha Santa A Slap in the Face
Piper I stop halfway through my meal, my stomach twisting and nausea crawling up my throat. The food that had once looked so perfect now feels heavy, unbearable. I set the fork down with a quiet clink and push the plate away. I can't eat anymore. Not without feeling like I'll throw up.“I’m okay,” I say quickly, though I don’t feel it at all.Elijah doesn’t argue. He nods once, then he lifts a hand to signal someone. A quiet knock follows, and a staff member enters to clear the plate. I keep my eyes fixed on my lap as the food disappears. My hands feel clammy. My heart feels... heavy.When the room falls quiet again, I take a breath and swing my legs off the bed, the floor cold against my bare feet. I move carefully, testing him, waiting for his hand to shoot out and stop me. But it doesn’t come.He takes a step back, his face impassive, as if he’s giving me all the space in the world. As if he’s keeping his promise to let me go. For a second, I hesitate. My chest tightens with the
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-01Alpha Santa A Devil's Proposal
Piper.I catch my reflection in the mirror, my breath hitching at the sight of the angry red handprint covering half my face. It’s stark against my skin, and I swear I can feel my bone aching beneath it. There’s no way Zoe could have hit me this hard unless she’s starting to inherit wolf strength. No ordinary human could have left a mark like this.Bitch.I grab my makeup bag, my hands trembling as I cover the bruise with layers of concealer. It doesn’t erase the pain, but it hides the evidence. I can’t bear to look at it anymore.Throwing the last of my clothes into my suitcase, I zip it shut with trembling hands. My chest feels tight, my breath uneven, but I force myself to believe this is the right thing to do. Grabbing the handle, I drag the suitcase out of the room, its wheels rattling loudly against the tiled floor.Elijah isn’t in sight when I step into the hallway. Relief washes over me, but it’s bitter. As usual, a small, pathetic part of me had hoped he’d be there—hoped he’d
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Alpha Santa When Monsters Roam Free
Piper"It's all my fault—""Ryder, this isn't the time to blame yourself—""But it is my fault," Ryder repeats, his voice breaking as he falls to his knees, gripping the doorframe like it’s the only thing keeping him upright. His chest heaves with ragged breaths.I stare at him, speechless. Seeing someone as strong as Ryder—Elijah’s second-in-command, the fearless Beta—reduced to this shattered, terrified man is unnerving. But I know exactly what he’s feeling.Fear. Pure, gut-wrenching fear.Because if it were Elijah missing, I’d be losing my goddamn mind."If only I had stopped the search and returned to the Luna Court immediately after Elijah warned me," Ryder chokes out, shaking his head. "His message came urgently—he told me to go back, to stay close to you both. He knew something wasn’t right. He said it wasn’t safe. I should have listened immediately."A harsh, broken sob escapes him, and it’s painful to watch but we don’t have time for this.I push aside my own emotions and cro
Alpha Santa A Mate's Desperation
PiperI push open the door to Elijah’s room, a grin stretching across my lips as Zoe’s exasperated groan follows me inside. Butterflies dance in my stomach as I step in, half-expecting to see him lounging on the bed, waiting for me.But the room is empty.I sigh, rolling my eyes. Of course, he’s making me wait.Typical.Still, I’m not surprised. He probably took my warning seriously and wants to avoid drawing suspicion from those nosy court ladies. Smart move. I shrug, deciding to take advantage of the extra time. A quick shower will do wonders—I want to feel fresh, soft, and irresistible when he finally gets here.I head to his bathroom, stripping down and stepping under the hot spray. The second his scent hits me, I smile. His shampoo. I lather it into my hair, letting the familiar smell soak into my skin. By the time I step out, I’m practically buzzing with anticipation.Wrapping a robe around my damp body, I run a hand through my wet hair. My reflection smirks back at me in the mi
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Elijah.I cross my arms, leaning against the heavy oak desk. “Your woman, Serena—where did you bring her from?”His grip tightens on the glass, but his voice remains level.“What do you mean? She’s your mother. Show some respect.”I roll my eyes. “My mother is dead. Don’t insult her memory." His jaw clenches, but he doesn’t argue. We’ve had this fight too many times before.“Now, answer my question. Serena isn’t from the pack she claims to be from,” I continue, watching him closely. "Her documents are fake. I want to know where you actually found her."For the first time, my father turns to face me. His dark eyes are sharp, assessing—but there’s no warmth in them. There never is.“You investigated her?” he asks, his voice unreadable.“Yes,” I say, my patience running thin. “And I need to know where you picked her up from so I can continue my investigation.”He exhales heavily, rubbing a hand down his face. “And what exactly did she do to make you so suspicious? Because as far as I kno
Alpha Santa The Father's Sin
Elijah I can’t wipe the stupid grin off my face. Hell, I don’t even want to. Watching Piper step into the Luna Court building, her excitement buzzing through the bond, makes my heart damn near burst. I feel everything she feels—her anticipation, her curiosity, her happiness.My mate.I still can’t believe I got this lucky.And tonight… tonight, I’ll have her again and again. The thought sends a rush of heat through my veins. Hopefully, by now, my seed is already growing inside her, our child—children—on the way. Maybe we’ll even beat Ryder and Zoe’s record.My wolf rumbles in agreement, eager at the idea.But just as I take a step toward the building, a mind link slams into my head like a hammer."Alpha, about what you asked…"I pinch the bridge of my nose, my good mood instantly souring. "Speak, Caleb. I don’t have time for games.""I looked into Luna Serena’s official documents," Caleb begins, his voice serious. "It states she’s from the Night Stone Pack and comes from the Grey Wol
Alpha Santa Secrets and Sweethearts
Elijah's eyes never leave mine, and I nod slowly, feeling the unease crawl up my spine. “Yes… her hair was white and long.” I swallow hard, still shaken, my fingers curling against my arms. “And the most shocking part? I could swear she called my name. Piper. Like she knew me.”His breath catches, and I see the muscles in his jaw tighten. Without hesitation, he steps closer, his large hands enveloping mine in a firm yet gentle grip. “Don’t worry, Piper. I’ll get to the bottom of this." His voice is filled with promises. "I’ll find out who she is and what she wants.”His touch is grounding, but my mind keeps drifting back to that horrifying image. I nod, struggling to shake the memory, but before I can say anything else, Elijah suddenly lifts me into his arms.A gasp escapes me as my hands instinctively clutch his bare chest. My heart pounds—not just from shock but also from the heat of his skin beneath my fingertips, the solid muscle beneath my palm. A flush creep up my neck as I beco
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The woman bares her bloody teeth, the remnants of her gruesome meal dripping from her lips. And then—She lunges.A scream claws its way up my throat, but fear chokes it down. My body reacts before my mind can catch up, stumbling backward, feet digging into the dirt as I turn to run—But she’s fast.Too fast.I barely make it two steps before a gust of wind howls behind me. I look over my shoulder—And my stomach drops.She’s flying.Her body hovers above the ground, long white hair whipping in the wind as she glides toward me like a nightmare given form. Before I can react, a force slams into my back, sending me crashing to the earth with bone-rattling impact.Pain explodes through my ribs. A strangled cry rips from my lips as my body jars against the unforgiving ground.She’s on top of me in an instant.Gnarled, claw-like fingers dig into my shoulders, pinning me down with unnatural strength. Her breath reeks of decay as she leans in, her hollow eyes boring into mine. The weight of
Alpha Santa A Glimpse of Evil
Piper’s POV"You little—"Zoe's face turns a furious shade of red, and before I can react, she charges forward, her fist already swinging. Anna yelps, attempting to scurry behind me for protection, but she’s too slow. I do the only logical thing—I shove her forward.The impact is brutal.Zoe’s punch connects with Anna’s mouth so hard that I hear the sickening crack before I see two small, bloody white objects fly across the room and clatter onto the floor. Her teeth.Anna staggers backward, eyes wide with shock and pain, her hand flying to her lips.I bite my lip, trying—really trying—not to laugh.Zoe flexes her knuckles, tilting her head with a smug grin. "Oh, I have been waiting to do that for a long-ass time." She smirks at Anna. Anna groans, bent over, her hands shaking as she fumbles to pick up her fallen teeth. Her face is beet red—part from the pain, part from pure humiliation. Straightening up, she glares daggers at Zoe. Her breath comes in sharp, uneven pants, and I know sh
Alpha Santa The Delusional Mate
PiperI push through the crowd of women pouring out of the training hall, my breathing ragged. The only thing on my mind is putting as much distance between myself and Anna as possible.How had I been so blind to Anna’s manipulative behaviour? The obsession in her eyes, the way she spoke of Elijah like he belonged to her... the way she looked at me as if I were nothing more than an obstacle in her way. The fact that I had trusted her, even for a moment, sends a shudder down my spine.Keep your enemies close.I mumble quick apologies as I shove past the other women, not caring if they’re offended. My feet don’t stop until I reach my room. I need to think.My fingers fumble with the doorknob, desperate to shut out the world—to shut her out. But just as I push the door closed, something stops it.My eyes widen, and I glance down to see a foot wedged between the door and the frame.A slow, mocking voice reaches my ears. "Why does it feel like you’re running from me, dear Piper?"I snap my
Alpha Santa The Space Between Truth and Lies
Elijah's POVMy gaze sweeps over the sea of confused and frustrated faces. The women whisper among themselves, their eyes darting around as they search for answers, desperate to figure out who my mate is—an answer only I know.I can see the disappointment flickering in their expressions, the way their hopeful smiles falter. I don’t blame them. They’ve spent months training, dreaming, and hoping to be chosen, misled by my stepmother’s carefully laid plans—or should I say Serena’s schemes? And now, with just a few words, I’ve shattered their illusions.But I don’t care. My eyes are locked onto one person—Piper.She stands stiffly in the crowd, her shoulders tense as if bracing for a storm. Her brown eyes are wide and wary, lips pressed into a thin line. Ever since I walked in, I haven't been able to take my eyes off her, especially after what we shared—after I marked her. But she refuses to meet my gaze. Even so, I can feel her through our bond—the nervous energy thrumming beneath her
