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Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 14
HAZEL I couldn't stop replaying yesterday's scene in my head. Darryl - the same guy who'd been treating me like I was invisible, like I was some kind of ghost haunting his memories had nearly torn Jake apart. If I hadn't stopped him, who knows what would have happened? The thought both terrified and thrilled me in a way I didn't want to admit.God, I felt guilty for that thrill.The way he'd moved, the pure protective fury in his eyes - it was nothing like the cold, distant person I'd been dealing with since I returned to Ravenville. For a moment, he'd looked like the Darryl I remembered from childhood. The one who'd always have my back, who'd fight anyone who tried to hurt me.I was still lost in those thoughts when I first felt it. Something was wrong. The air in my bedroom felt heavy. Thick with a presence that didn't belong. My skin prickled, those weird instincts I'd always had screaming that something was off.I opened my eyes and for a split second, I thought I was dreaming or
Huling Na-update : 2024-11-27Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 15
HAZELThe hallway was too quiet, the kind of silence that sets your nerves on fire. I slowed my steps and I could feel it more, Something was very off. My gut was never wrong about this kind of thing.I paused and scanned the empty corridor, every shadow and corner suddenly feeling suspicious. A faint sound came from behind me, but when I turned around, there was absolutely nothing. Just the same stretch of a silent hallway.“Get it together, Hazel,” I muttered under my breath and shook my head hard. “It’s just your mind playing tricks. Focus.”Still, my feet moved faster. I didn’t like the feeling creeping over me. My hand shot out to push the bathroom door open, and I ran inside, shutting it behind me with more force than necessary.The silence inside was worse somehow. I leaned against the door, exhaling hard like I’d just run a mile. I closed my eyes for a second, trying to calm down and that's when I spotted her.Amy.She was standing at the sink, hunched over like she didn’t wan
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HAZEL"Miss Hazel, I understand your frustration," Principal Matthews started, her hands folded neatly on her desk as if she hadn’t just said something completely insane. "But your father was very specific. Jake is to stay close to you at all times. It’s for your safety."For a second, I just sat there very stunned. I couldn’t believe the words coming out of her mouth. I’d come here hoping to finally get some relief, to make the school step in and stop Jake’s constant shadowing. But now I realized the school already knew—and worse, they’d agreed to it.“My safety?” I blurted out. “He’s the one I need protection from! Principal Matthews, Jake has been following me everywhere—he doesn’t take no for an answer. How is that safe for me?”She adjusted her glasses and looked down at her desk before meeting my eyes again. “Your father made it clear, Hazel. Jake is under direct instruction to ensure you’re never alone. He’s… loyal to your family.”“Loyal?” I spat. “He’s obsessed! This isn’t ab
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DARRYLI couldn’t bring myself to go to school after what happened with Jake. The way my hand tightened around his throat, the way my wolf surged forward, growling to take over. if Hazel hadn’t stopped me, I might have torn him apart right there. Shadow, my wolf, had wanted blood, and in that moment, I realized just how dangerous being around Hazel could be. Not for me, but for everyone else.So, I stayed home. I needed distance.“You’re being an idiot,” Shadow’s voice rumbled. “Our mate is in school, and you’re here, sulking.”I groaned and sank deeper into my bed, clutching my pillow like it could somehow muffle him out. “We can’t be around her every second,” I snapped. “You know what happens when we’re close. I lose control. You lose control.”“And staying away is working out great, isn’t it?” Shadow sneered. “Because I’m definitely losing it more right now. The bond isn’t going to weaken just because you’re hiding under a blanket.”He wasn’t wrong, and that made it worse. My ches
Huling Na-update : 2024-11-30Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 18
HAZELI walked into the school auditorium, where students were whispering to each other with wide eyes. Two police officers stood by the stage with a clipboard in hand. One of them was calling names from a list, and each student reluctantly walked forward for questioning.I slipped into a seat near the back, letting my bag fall beside me. My mind was still swirling with thoughts, none of them helpful. Jake was attacked. I wasn’t sure why I felt so shaken—Jake was my ex boyfriend, and he was very much annoying. But the attack felt personal in a way I couldn’t explain.I was seated near the back, pretending to focus on the notebook balanced on my knees, but my ears picked up every word around me."Did you hear what Emily told the cops?" a girl whispered.“No, what?” another student replied as she leaned closer. “She said she saw shadows, like a huge animal or something, just before it happened. But it couldn’t be. I mean, this is Ravenville, not some wilderness.”My fingers tightened o
Huling Na-update : 2024-11-30Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 19
HAZEL “Tell me the truth, Hazel,” my father’s voice was calm like he was trying to pull something out of me that I wasn’t ready to share. “Did you see anything? Anything at all?”I could feel the weight of his gaze on me as he waited for an answer. My pulse quickened, and I stared at the floor, my mind racing for a way out. But the truth? It felt too dangerous to tell, and I wasn’t about to get anyone else involved. Especially not Darryl.“No,” I said bluntly, not meeting his eyes.“Are you sure?” he pressed leaned in slightly, his eyes narrowing as he looked directly into mine. “Did you see anyone running?”I swallowed hard. It felt like my father was reading me, trying to pull the truth from my very soul. But how could I tell him the truth when I didn’t even fully understand it myself? How could I explain the way my heart twisted whenever I thought of Darryl or the weird suspicion crawling through my mind that something wasn’t right with the whole situation?“No,” I repeated, even
Huling Na-update : 2024-11-30Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 20
HAZELThe class was dragging on, the hum of the teacher’s voice blending with the scratch of pens against paper. We were supposed to be taking notes on the lesson, but my attention kept wandering back to him—Darryl. He was sitting a few rows ahead of me, his dark hair falling over his forehead, eyes fixed on the front of the class. But whenever I looked his way, I could feel it. His gaze. He was looking at me.I’d glance up and catch his eyes just as they flicked away. The first time it happened, my heart did a weird skip, and I quickly turned my attention back to my notes, pretending I hadn’t noticed. But the second time... and the third... it was harder to pretend. Each time I caught him staring, something inside of me tightened, like I was being drawn in, and yet I couldn’t look away.It wasn’t until the fourth or fifth time that I realized how unsettling it was. But also, kind of... thrilling? Why did it feel like my heart was beating faster each time I met his eyes? I tried to s
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Darryl’s POV I knew she was following me. From the moment I stepped out of the classroom, I could hear her soft footsteps trailing behind. Even if Hazel tried to be quiet, she couldn’t hide from me. Not from a werewolf. Every movement of her was impossible not to notice. And then there was her scent. Sweet and warm, like vanilla and wildflowers, it wrapped around me and pulled me closer to her even as I tried to put distance between us. She didn’t know. Of course, she didn’t know. A human who would never feel the same magnetic connection that I felt every time she was near. It was getting hard just bearing this feelings alone. The thought burned through me as I reached the office door and knocked. Her golden eyes flashed through my mind, and I had to grip the doorframe to keep my hands from shaking. The way she’d looked at me earlier in class... it was like she could see straight through me. I wanted to grab her then and there, pull her close, and tell her the truth. I
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Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 112
HAZELWhy would Malachi save me? The notorious rogue alpha who had terrorized our pack for years, who had ruthlessly killed all of Darryl's previous girlfriends—why would he suddenly intervene?Our eyes locked, and something strange happened. A pull so powerful—tugged at my core. Before I could make sense of it, Lucian staggered to his feet, his face filled with rage."You!" he snarled at Malachi. "You dare interfere?"Malachi's massive black wolf form didn't flinch. He stood his ground, baring teeth that gleamed like ivory daggers in the moonlight. A low growl rumbled from his chest, and without warning, he lunged.The two wolves collided in a violent clash of fangs and claws. I watched in horror as they tore at each other, rolling across the forest floor in a blur of fur and blood. The air filled with snarls and the sound of flesh being ripped.Weakness washed over me, my legs trembling beneath me. I slumped against a nearby tree, unable to tear my eyes away from the brutal fight. L
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 111
HAZEL"You're a werewolf," Amy and I whispered in unison, the realization dawning on us simultaneously.Lucian's mouth curved into a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Very good, Hazel. I was wondering how long it would take you to figure it out."My mind raced through every conversation, every moment we'd spent together. The orphanage records, his comments about feeling abandoned, the Garrett family name in that book with the pack symbol. All the clues had been there, scattered like breadcrumbs, but I'd been too blind to see them."How?" I asked, finding my voice. "How could you be a werewolf and we never sensed it?"Amy moved closer to me, her fingers already extending into claws, ready to shift if necessary. I could feel her body tensing beside mine."I've had years to perfect hiding what I am," Lucian said, stepping further into the room. "Special herbs, certain techniques... you'd be surprised what you can learn when you're desperate enough."He moved toward the photographs on th
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 110
HAZEL POVI stood in front of the entire pack, my heart hammering against my ribs. Though Darryl had asked me to show them who I was, my powers felt frozen inside me, locked away by fear and uncertainty. The judgmental stares of the pack members only made it worse."I... I can't," I whispered, my voice shaking.Darryl moved behind me, his warm hand resting on my back. "You can," he murmured. "I'm right here." His touch sent warmth through my body, and suddenly I felt my power stirring.It started slowly at first – a gentle golden glow emanating from my skin. Then it grew stronger, brighter, until my entire body was illuminated. My blonde hair shimmered like spun gold, and I knew my eyes were glowing with an otherworldly light. Gasps echoed through the room as pack members leaned forward in their seats, their faces filled with awe.An elderly woman pushed through the crowd, her wizened face full of wonder. "By the moon goddess," she breathed. "A Golden Wolf. After all these centuries..
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 109
DARRYL POVThe morning sun felt different on my skin after weeks in that cell. Standing outside the prison with Hazel in my arms, I could barely process that I was finally free. But the weight of what I needed to tell her pressed against my chest like a stone."Hazel," I started, pulling back slightly to look into her eyes. "There's something you need to know about Lucian—""DARRYL!" The familiar voice cut through the moment. Lucian came bounding across the parking lot, his grin plastered across his face. Before I could react, he pulled me into a crushing hug that felt genuine—too genuine for someone who had orchestrated my imprisonment."Man, it's so good to see you out!" Lucian exclaimed, stepping back but keeping his hands on my shoulders. "We've been working non-stop to prove your innocence.""We sure have," Hazel agreed warmly. "Lucian was instrumental in helping us find the security footage."I fought to keep my expression neutral as my mind raced. The security footage that pro
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 108
HAZELI stood in my father's office at the police station. Amy squeezed my hand, a silent show of support as Officer Sarah reviewed our statement about finding the security footage.Jared paced behind his desk, his jaw clenched tight. "This footage is eight years old," he said, his voice clipped. "Even if it shows what you claim, it might not be admissible in court.""But it proves Darryl's innocence!" I shot back, my hands balling into fists. "You can't just ignore that!""Hazel," Sarah interjected gently, "your father is just trying to—""He's not my father." The words escaped before I could stop them. The room went deadly silent. Jared's face turned pale, then red with anger. Sarah looked between us in confusion."Hazel," Jared warned, his voice low and dangerous. "Now is not the time.""When is the time?" I demanded, taking a step forward. "When you're not busy trying to keep an innocent man in prison? When you're not injecting me with—" I caught myself just in time, aware of Sara
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 107
HAZELMy hands trembled as I connected the hard drive to Amy's laptop. We sat in her car, parked in a quiet corner of the mall parking lot, hearts racing with anticipation."Are you sure you want to watch this?" Amy asked softly. "We know it's going to be..." She didn't finish the sentence. She didn't have to.I nodded, double-clicking on the first video file. "We need to know exactly what it shows before we take it to the police."The footage was grainy, typical of security cameras from eight years ago. At first, there was nothing – just an empty park path lit by scattered lampposts. Then movement caught our attention. Two figures walked into frame, and my heart clenched. Gracia and Darryl, so young, so unaware of what was about to happen."There," Amy pointed at the screen. "Something's moving in the shadows."I leaned closer, squinting at the dark shape that seemed to come from nowhere. The attack happened so fast – one moment Darryl and Gracia were walking, the next Darryl was fly
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 106
HAZELI banged my head against Amy's car dashboard for what felt like the hundredth time. The park meeting had gone exactly as we'd feared – complete disaster. My ears were still ringing with their mocking laughter."Well, that was humiliating," Amy muttered from the driver's seat, her knuckles white on the steering wheel. "Did you see the security guard face when we mentioned eight-year-old security footage?""Don't remind me." I groaned, remembering his patronizing smile. "'Oh, you sweet, naive girls,'" I mimicked his tone. "'Security footage from that long ago? Even if it existed, it would have been destroyed years ago.'""And the lady!" Amy hit her hand against the wheel. "She looked so annoyed. Like we were children playing detective."We sat in silence for a moment, parked outside the park where we'd just been thoroughly dismissed."We're idiots," I finally said, staring at the ceiling of Amy's car. "What were we thinking? Eight years. Eight years! Of course no one would keep se
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 105
HAZELI paced nervously in Art room later that day, trying to figure out how to explain everything to Lucian without revealing the supernatural truth. He sat on a desk chair, arms crossed, clearly frustrated at being left out earlier."So," he said, his voice carefully neutral, "are you finally going to tell me what Maria said after you sent me away?"I exchanged a quick glance with Amy, who was perched on her bed. We had carefully rehearsed our edited version of events."Maria witnessed what happened the night Gracia died," I began slowly. "She followed her sister to the park because she was upset about a broken promise."Lucian leaned forward, his eyes intense. "And?""She saw Gracia and Darryl together," Amy continued. "They were attacked by someone... someone who seemed to know them. A man – large, incredibly strong. He….He attacked Darryl first, knocked him unconscious.""Then he killed Gracia while Darryl was out?" Lucian's voice was gentle, understanding how difficult this was
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 104
HAZEL POVMy heart was pounding as I watched Maria struggle with her words. I knew what was coming - a truth about werewolves that we couldn't let Lucian hear. But how could we send him away without making Maria even more suspicious?Amy caught my eye, and I could see the same worry reflected there. We needed to act fast."Before you continue," I said gently to Maria, "maybe we should move somewhere more private? This hallway isn't exactly comfortable."Maria wrapped her arms around herself, looking smaller than ever. "I don't want to move. If I move, I might lose my courage."Lucian shifted closer, his presence both comforting and concerning. "We could at least find somewhere to sit properly. These floors are pretty hard."That's when Amy surprised me with her quick thinking. "Actually, Lucian, could you do us a huge favor? Maria's going to need some water, and probably something to eat. She's shaking."Lucian frowned, clearly reluctant to leave. "Can't one of you go?""You know wher
