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chapter 11
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Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 12
It wasnโt possible. There was no way the fates were cruel enough to put the two of us together. He had to be messing with me. Besides, our pack took mating bonds very seriously. If a wolf was lucky enough to form a bond, it usually meant increased strength and other perks. Things like possibly even breaking curses.He had to know that myth. He was trying to get one last dig at me. โThatโs a fucked up thing to joke about, even for you.โโI wish it was a joke,โ he said. โI wasnโt certain until this past week. As we got closer to the time you should have shifted, my wolf made it pretty fucking clear weโre supposed to be together.โMy insides twisted as my emotions went to war. There was a tiny glimmer of hope trying to fight through the other negative emotions. I hated Tyler and I wanted nothing to do with him. The thought of being intimate with him made my skin crawl. But there was that rumor about the bond breaking the curse. Iโd given up long ago of ever feeling my wolf rise to the su
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-06Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 13
When they finally released their jaws, I was dumped on the ground, in the dirt. Every inch of my body hurt. My arms and legs felt like they were on fire and my head throbbed. My skin was sticky with blood and sweat and all my open wounds were full of dirt. Even if I survived this, infection would set in if I didnโt get medical attention. I knew all this, but I couldnโt make myself move. Rolling to my side, I tried to catch my breath. Maybe they were done with me. Maybe theyโd leave and hope Iโd die. If I could find some strength, I could limp or crawl out of here, right?I looked around, trying to assess my surroundings. We were out of the cover of the woods now, somewhere different. The full moon was so bright I could see everything clearly. In front of me was a huge rock formation that took up most of my line of sight. Behind me, was the woods. I hadnโt been this far before. We were either at the border of pack lands, or weโd ventured beyond.โAre you dead yet?โ Tyler asked.I turned
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-06Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 14
Everything hurt but I wasnโt ready to die and I knew the cave was a death sentence. I turned on my side, telling myself that I was fine. I didnโt have a broken wrist or a torn up back or bite marks on my arms. I was just imagining it, right? Okay, fine, I still felt like I was nearing deathโs door, but I had to try.Kyle and Julian were pushing on a huge boulder that sealed off the entry. Now that I knew it was the cave, it was hard to miss the obviously placed stone that acted as a door.Turning my attention from Kyle and Julian, I looked over at Tyler. He was watching his friends, oblivious to me. If I was going to attempt to run, this was it. Holding my breath, I braced for the pain.Wincing, I pushed myself to standing as quietly as I could. Already panting from the strain, I stood on shaky legs. With a quick glance at the distracted shifters, I took off.The searing pain escalated with each pump of my arms, but I forced it down. I had to get away from these psycho wolves. Under t
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-06Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 15
I wasnโt about to let him feel like he was the victim here. โFirst of all, Tyler is not the pack alpha. Second, he doesnโt have the fucking mark or heโd have shown it to everyone.โโNobody else has the mark so heโll be alpha by birth,โ Kyle said. โLook, I know you donโt deserve this, but just stop fighting.โโYouโre a prick, you know that? You act like youโre trying to help me but youโre just as bad as them,โ I said through gritted teeth.โYou know thatโs not the case,โ he said. โIโm nothing like them.โโOh yeah? Then why didnโt you stand up for me when I was ten and Tyler gave me two black eyes? Where were you when Julian pushed me down the stairs or broke my ribs? Or the time you stood by and watched while Tyler held me under the water in the lake until I passed out?โโIโm the one who dragged you to shore,โ he said.โDoesnโt make you a good person,โ I said. โIt makes you a weak follower. You stood by and did nothing. One time of saving me doesnโt undo all the hurt you were silent fo
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-06Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 16
Someone was talking and my head was pounding. My mouth felt like sandpaper. What the fuck was going on?The memories of the cave and Tyler came flooding back like a tidal wave. I should be dead. But I didnโt feel dead. I felt like shit. I was pretty sure if I were dead, Iโd be feeling nothing, right?I could feel the ground under me and the breeze moving the air. The smell of campfire and pine filled my nostrils. It was clear I was outside and it seemed dark enough through my eyelids to be nighttime. There was something covering me, a blanket maybe?I kept my eyes closed and listened for the voices. Had Tyler and his friends come back for me? Were they going to finish me themselves or had they brought me back to save me? Was this all sort of some fucked up head-trip?A chill went through me when I realized I didnโt know these voices. I would recognize Tylerโs voice anywhere. I hated that I could, but it was true. And this was not Tyler.โSheโs awake,โ someone said.Silence fell around
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-09Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 17
As soon as I released Sheilaโs hand, I rose to my feet and started patting myself down, feeling for injuries. I felt my shoulder, my wrist, my head. My hair was matted with dried blood. My arms and legs were covered in dirt. Some of it stuck there by blood from phantom wounds. There were no signs of the bite marks or broken limbs.I knew shifters were fast healers, but even my injuries would have taken time. โHow long have I been here?โโWe found you last night. Youโve been sleeping for almost twenty-four hours,โ Sheila confirmed.That didnโt seem long enough. โHow long ago was the full moon?โโFour days,โ Sheila said. โIs that when you fell?โI nodded.โYou were wandering in your wolf form for a while,โ she said.โWhy are you here?โ Sexy Voice asked.โCan you give her a few minutes before you interrogate her? Sheโs been through a lot.โ Sheila turned to me. โIgnore Alec, heโs an asshole.โโWhat about me?โ The other man asked. Iโd almost forgotten he was there.โThatโs Malcom, heโs als
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-09Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 18
I ran a hand through my hair in frustration. Of course my carefully packed bag and all my cash was gone. Tyler had made sure heโd left me with nothing. Not that he thought Iโd survive the cave. โIโll figure it out.โโNo, you wonโt,โ Alec said. โItโs a three day walk to the nearest town. And thatโs for someone whoโs healthy and has proper supplies.โโIโll be fine but I appreciate your concern,โ I said.โIf you say so,โ he said with a shrug.I shook my head as I turned away. Of course I managed to step on something sharp immediately. โFuck me.โI grabbed my foot and pulled the stick out of my skin. Could I possibly go more than twenty-four hours without bleeding?โLike I said, youโre not going to make it on your own,โ Alec said.โThank you for the astute observation.โ Limping, I carefully stepped forward, not turning back to the group.โAlec, do the right thing,โ Sheila pleaded.โSheโs practically the poster child for our community,โ Malcom said.โGet back here.โ Alec sighed.Accepting
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-01-09Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 19
I turned away from her, not in the mood for more conversation, but I wasnโt sleepy. Iโd just woken from a very long nap and I was surrounded by strange shifters I didnโt know.Soon, I heard the soft, deep breathing coming from Sheila and the snores from Malcom. I turned on my back and stared up at the sky. Stars were visible in the breaks from the trees and the moon was nearly full. If I had shifted, would I be able to do it again?Crickets chirped and the wind rustled the trees. The sounds of the forest were calming and peaceful, and I almost felt like I could let my guard down. I closed my eyes and tried to feel for my inner wolf. I felt the same as I always had. There was nothing else there. Just the pathetic girl with the smart mouth who always said the wrong thing.Disappointed, I opened my eyes and looked around. Alec was sitting on a log, staring into the dark woods. There was no way I was going to sleep while he was awake.I walked over to him and sat down on the log, careful
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Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย Epilogue
The entire household was buzzing as they finished preparations for the Solstice celebration. The longest night of the year happened to fall on a full moon, which meant one party of epic proportions.I took a deep breath as I prepared to greet the guests. While having the alphas of the packs for visits had almost become routine, this gathering was different.Alec took hold of my hand. โYouโre going to be great. Nothing bad is going to happen. This is what youโve been working so hard for the last year.โHe was right, of course. And heโd been by my side for every step. I was truly grateful to have such a strong and supportive leader by my side. Weโd found a balance in the last year, working together to improve pack relations and begin the process for positive change for all shifters.Tonight we took that a step further. While weโd been working to break down the years of animosity between us and the witches, our alliance was still in its infancy.Shifter and witches both held sacred conne
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 149
While my old pack was busy peppering Kyle with questions, I took Alec aside. โYou doing okay?โโYeah,โ he said. โI know Kyleโs going to deal with this mess well.โโAnd you and I get to deal with the bigger mess,โ I said. โIf my uncle was authorizing Wolf Creekโs use of the toxin to take out their neighbors, what else donโt we know?โโI know Spencer said to give them a chance, but you sure you want a council that enabled that behavior to stick around?โ Alec asked.He had a very good point. โIโm not sure I do want them around. But I do think we need to learn from them and find out what has been going on for the last few decades.โโYouโre not out of the woods yet. Youโre a walking target, you know that, right?โ Alec asked.โI know. I wish I wasnโt used to it,โ I said. โBut at least Iโm not alone this time. Iโve got you, Sheila and Malcom. And the four of us can work together to figure out who we can and canโt trust.โโTheyโre good shifters. Even before Malcom shared his story, I got the
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 148
โIf it were me, Iโd have a couple of guards escort him to his home and give him an hour to pack. Then, Iโd kick his ass out.โ Horace took a deep breath. โThat toxin has been the black mark on my time of service. I would be honored if youโd allow me to help you destroy it.โโIโd like that,โ I said.โGuards, escort him to his home. Check the roster for his inner circle, past and present. Kick them all out.โ For once, the strict rules and lists for who was considered the alphaโs inner circle worked to my benefit. All packs had to keep records. As long as Ace has been in power, heโs kept track. The positions were valued but there were shifters whoโd turned them down. Everyone knew working for Ace meant good things for your family, but it might cost you everything.A pair of my guards escorted Ace away. Several members of his inner circle followed him. Wolf Creek deserved a chance at peace.To my surprise, Viki, Aceโs wife approached me. She had yellow and purple bruises on her face, nearl
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 147
โAce Grant, I strip you of your title and your role as alpha of Wolf Creek,โ I said.โNo, you canโt do that. You canโt. I earned this.โ He stood, his hands balled into fists.For a moment, I thought he might charge me. My guards moved closer and Alec stood in front of me.Ace took a step back and Alecโs tension eased. He stepped aside, but stayed right next to me.โYou stole the title,โ I said. โYou didnโt work for it. You didnโt earn it. You didnโt prove anything to gain it.โโHe doesnโt even have a mark,โ someone shouted from behind. The gathered shifters cheered in response.โSend him to the caves!โ Another voice called. The cheers grew even wilder.I smirked, knowing I had been correct. I was never alone here, we were all prisoners.โPlease no, have mercy,โ Ace said. โI already lost my son. Isnโt that enough?โโYou donโt want to be trapped in the caves?โ I had no intention of sending him there, but I had to admit I was enjoying hearing him beg.โI didnโt betray anyone. Itโs not a
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 146
Wolf Creek was ready to greet the royal family when we arrived. The entire pack turned out, everyone gathered in front of the barn as requested.I could see them waiting as we approached, careful to keep myself hidden from view behind the guards and accompanying council. I didnโt tell them why I wanted to return here, and I was certain they were expecting some kind of happy reunion.Alec was already seething with rage, the emotion far more intense than it should be. My wolf clawed at my chest, wanting to get out to comfort her mate. Thatโs when I realized I wasnโt just sensing Alecโs emotions, I was feeling his inner wolf. And he was pissed.My wolf was distracted by her mate. Her feelings toward Wolf Creek secondary to his discomfort. It was interesting that Alecโs hate toward Wolf Creek was two-fold. I could feel his personal vendetta against my old pack mixed with a need to protect and defend his mate. In a strange way, it was kind of sweet.โLet me take lead on this,โ I said to hi
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 145
The four of us stepped through the double doors and the members of the council rose when they saw us. They had been seated at a long wood table, with a dozen chairs. At one end of the table there was a chair twice the size of the others. A crackling fire glowed in a wood fireplace behind it. The floor was dark wood and a red and gold rug sat under the long table. The chandeliers above the table were made of antlers, a very different aesthetic from the crystal Iโd seen in the other parts of the home.โThank you for waiting,โ I said, trying to sound more calm and commanding than I felt in the moment.โOf course, your highness,โ one of the men said.I walked to the larger chair and sat down. The gathered males took their seats. One side of the table was my family, on the other, the four males who made up my predecessorโs council. It was an odd arrangement, but if Spencer thought it was worth hearing what they had to say, Iโd give it a chance.โWe are honored that youโre willing to meet w
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 144
Breakfast with my friends felt familiar and safe. Sheila, Malcom, and Kyle had mostly waited to eat until we arrived. The guards stood outside the room, and at my instance, the staff was willing to leave the food and let us serve ourselves.To my friendsโ credit, they all steered the topic of conversation toward random things that were unrelated to our current situation. It was as if they knew I needed a little break before I had to figure out how to do the job Iโd committed to when I took down the old king.We ate till we were all stuffed and laughed at Malcomโs stories about trying to learn how to fix a car and accidentally setting it on fire. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I pictured Marioโs face. โI bet he never let you near his car again.โโOnly if Iโm trying to fix it. Driving Iโm fine with. Itโs when you give me tools that it causes an issue.โโIโll keep that in mind,โ I said.โYour highness,โ a male voice said.I turned and saw one of my guards. Malaki, I think.He was holdin
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 143
I stretched out my hand and he took it. The two of us silently followed Spencer. I didnโt need to look behind me to know that my guards were following me. It was one of those things I was going to have to get used to, I supposed.โHave you seen her this morning?โ I asked.โNot yet,โ Spencer said.โYou think Star can help her?โ I asked Alec.โIf anyone has a chance, itโs her,โ Alec said. โShe figured out an antidote to that toxin. And youโve seen what else she can do.โThat was part of my concern. What if Star hadnโt been able to help my mom? If she couldnโt, I wasnโt sure anyone else could.As we continued down hallways lined with doors, and up a few flights of stairs, I considered what I would even say to her. Everything in my mind about my mom was so full of conflict. I wanted to help her, but she was also such a source of pain for me. She might not have been in control, but why did she have to do that to herself in the first place? Why did she flee to Wolf Creek of all places? Why
Alpha's Cursed And Broken Mate ย ย ย chapter 142
I woke to the sound of knocking. My eyelids fluttered open as a warm pair of arms pulled me tighter. A smile spread on my lips as the events of last night came flooding into my mind.Of course, the good memories of three rounds of fucking fantastic sex with Alec were followed by the memory of the challenge. I sat up, nearly elbowing Alec in the process.โWhatโs wrong?โ His voice was groggy.โI beat the shifter king last night,โ I said.He chuckled. โYeah, youโre the queen. We already knew that.โโRight, but that means there are people expecting things from me.โ I had ideas. Big ideas. Things I wanted to change, but I wasnโt sure what the protocols were or what hoops Iโd need to jump through. Spencer had said heโd help.I glanced at the clock on the bedside table. It was ten in the morning.Holy shit.They must have ended the party without me and nobody bothered us all night.I guess there were perks to being the shifter queen.The knock sounded again and I scrambled off the bed, grabbin
