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Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER THIRTEEN
HAZELThe final bell had barely stopped ringing when I burst through the school's front doors, my heart hammering against my ribs. Jake's appearance in the principal's office had thrown me completely off balance. I'd spent the rest of my classes in a daze, barely hearing the teachers' words over the roar of questions in my head.Why was he here? How did he even find me? My hands trembled slightly as I fumbled with my locker combination. I'd been avoiding Jake all day, making excuses about classes and meetings, but I knew I couldn't dodge him forever."Need help with that?"I jumped at Jake's voice, so close behind me that I could smell his expensive cologne. I squared my shoulders and kept my eyes forward, focusing on gathering my books."I've got it," I said coldly, slamming my locker shut.Jake leaned against the adjacent locker, blocking my escape route with his body. He wore a practiced smile that I now realized never quite reached his eyes. How had I been so blind?"Come on, Haz
Last Updated : 2024-11-25Alpha'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
Last Updated : 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
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 16
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
Last Updated : 2024-11-29Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 17
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
Last Updated : 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
Last Updated : 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
Last Updated : 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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Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 38
HAZELThe library would be my sanctuary today. It was quiet, and felt far away from the chaos swirling around me. I needed to distract myself. Badly. Darryl wasn’t answering my calls. It made my stomach twist into knots. Then there was my dad. I was so angry with him. He was keeping secrets, controlling me, and now… now he was going after Darryl. It felt like my world was crumbling.I wandered through the tall bookshelves, pulling out random books. Nothing seemed to hold my attention. Finally, I found myself in the paranormal section. I picked out a thick book with a dark cover. It was about werewolves. I settled into a quiet corner, hoping to lose myself in the story.The book started like any other werewolf novel, talking about full moons and shifting. But then, I turned the page and my breath caught. There was a picture. Not the usual handsome man turning into a wolf, this was different. This wolf was massive with glowing red eyes and thick, dark fur. The caption underneath read, “
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 37
DARRYLI leaned back against my bedroom door and smiled. Hazel’s scent was still here, and the memory of our shared embrace, the feeling of her tears against my shoulder, warmed me from the inside out. It wasn’t much, but it was something. I felt hope for the first time in what felt like forever, a feeling I'd almost forgotten.I ran a hand through my hair, replaying our conversation in my mind and chuckled softly. I’d even managed to keep Shadow relatively calm during our close moments. It felt like we had finally turned a corner.“She believes me,” I murmured.My smile faded as the image of Alpha Darius’s face flashed through my mind. The Alpha’s words echoed in my ears: “A human mate? It’s impossible, Darryl. Dangerous.” Luna’s disappointed gaze followed. They’d already chosen Katrina for me. The thought sent a surge of anger through me. I balled my fist, the joy of the past hour dissolving into a bitter anger.I slammed my fist into the wall and growled. The impact sent pain throu
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 36
HAZELMy heart sank as I heard my father’s voice. I barely had time to process the shock of seeing my broken bicycle in front of the house, let alone figure out how it had ended up here. I turned slowly to face him, the storm in his eyes was unmistakable. His face was tense as if he were holding back a fury that could snap at any moment. "Why did you disobey me?" “Dad... I—” I stuttered, not knowing how to explain myself, not knowing what he wanted to hear. I wanted to tell him everything, to say that I hadn’t meant to disobey him, that I had only gone out to clear my head, to escape the storm that was raging inside me. But the words wouldn’t come. He was looking at me like he expected me to have a solid reason. “I wasn’t planning to meet him or anything.,” I finally managed to say. “I just… I just needed some space, that’s all. I went out to clear my head and I happened to meet him in the woods.”He shook his head slowly, as if the answer was too obvious for me to see. “I know eve
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 35
HAZELThe silence around the table was almost suffocating, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was being scrutinized, even though no one was speaking. They had been unusually quiet after the question about the silver necklace. I could tell they were waiting for an answer, but I was struggling to put together the right words. Why did he ask about the necklace? What did it mean to him? What was going on in their minds?I looked at Darryl for a moment, but he was staring at his plate, not acknowledging me. I felt a tight knot form in my stomach, unsure of how to answer and I couldn’t shake off the discomfort that was settling in me. “It’s from someone who meant a lot to me,” I finally managed to say. I wasn’t sure if that was enough of an explanation, but it was all I could offer.Darryl’s father gave me a nod, as if my answer was sufficient. But before the conversation could continue, Darryl cut in firmly. “Enough, father. Enough, mother.”His parents fell silent. “Hazel ju
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 34
HAZELThe shower’s warmth still lingered on my skin as I stepped out of Darryl’s bathroom, wrapped in a towel. My hair hung in wet strands as it clung to my shoulders. After dressing quickly, I stared at my reflection. The girl in the mirror looked tired, her eyes dull despite the rest she’d gotten. Pull it together, Hazel, I told myself. Today was Saturday, and while I should feel relieved not to rush home for school, a pit formed in my stomach.Dad.Last night, he'd bombarded me with calls, the incessant ringing drilling into my mind. But this morning? Nothing. No texts. No calls. The silence was too loud. It felt wrong—off, even. It was all suspicious, but I pushed it away. There was no time to dwell on it now.I stepped out of the room and the door clicked softly behind me. The house was quiet. For the first time, I noticed how large it was. The ceilings stretched high above me, and the halls seemed to go on forever. I remembered being on Darryl’s back last night, clinging to him
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 33
HazelThe room felt colder than it should have been. My fingers trembled as I clutched Darryl’s shirt, the scent of blood still thick in my nose. The silence between us was deafening and stretching longer than I could bear. Darryl didn’t say a word but his eyes was still locked onto mine. Finally, he spoke in a very low and calm voice.“Why do you think it’s me?”I swallowed hard, before raising his shirt up. “This shirt,” I whispered, holding up the evidence between us. “It smells like blood.” My voice faltered, and I looked away. “And also…” I couldn’t finish that.Darryl’s gaze didn’t even move from mine. “Also what?” he pressed. I bit my lips and let the shirt fall beside me. “I saw you, Darryl. I saw you running away from the scene… when Jake was lying on the floor.” My eyes met his, searching for something or anything that could make this feel less like betrayal. “You were shirtless, Darryl. I saw you running away.” I wanted to take them back, to erase the doubt they plant
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 32
HAZELThe room was silent, but my heart wasn’t. It was loud like it wanted to burst out and chase after him. The way he had looked at me… I couldn’t stop thinking about it.When he carried me into his room, I thought I’d feel awkward or embarrassed. Instead, I felt safe. But when he placed me on the bed and leaned in, everything changed.His eyes had locked onto mine, and for a moment, I couldn’t breathe. It wasn’t fear at all. It was something else entirely. The kind of intensity that made me feel seen, like every thought and emotion I had was written across my face and he was reading it.And then there was the way he leaned in. I thought he was going to kiss me. His gaze fell to my lips and I felt a jolt in my stomach.But he didn’t.Instead, he stepped back and then he left.Now I was alone, sitting on his bed like some forgotten thing, replaying everything that had just happened.I touched my lips, my fingertips grazing them softly. Did he want to kiss me? Or was it all in my hea
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 31
Darryl’s POV I was still leaning over her, my arms on either side of her, trapping her in place. Her eyes were wide anf her lips was slightly parted. My gaze dropped to those lips, soft and inviting. A dangerous heat surged through me, and all I wanted to do was close the distance, to press my mouth to hers and kiss her deeply. The urge was so strong that my heart raced, my hands almost shaking as I fought the need to touch her.But I couldn’t. I quickly stepped back, shaking my head, muttering under my breath, “Fuck.” What was wrong with me?I clenched my teeth and forced myself to pull back. My hands shook as I stepped away.The silence between us was thick and awkward. Hazel looked down at her hands, her cheeks flushed. I didn’t know where to look. My thoughts were a tangled mess. The room felt too small, the air too hot. I cleared my throat, trying to sound normal. “I—I’ll sleep outside.” She looked up quickly. “You’re not sleeping here?” Her voice was small. I shook my h
Alpha's Dilemma : Claiming My Golden Wolf Luna CHAPTER 30
DARRYLThe woods were quiet tonight. I liked coming here when I needed space. It was my place to think and to breathe. Tonight was no different. I walked through the trees and inhaled the air which was filled with the faint scent of ashes left behind by the fire. The moon was high and casted light on the branches.Everything was quiet, except for the whisper of leaves and the distant hoot of an owl. My wolf and I shared this calm, this sense of being home. I took a deep breath and let it settle in my lungs. This was normal. This was right.Then, I heard it.Footsteps.These footsteps were light and hesitant. Definitely Human. What would a human be doing out here? This place had been off-limits since the fire. No one from town dared to come here anymore. It was too dangerous and too haunted by memories. Only we, the werewolves came here now, to hunt or during full moons. I crept forward and took every step cautiously. The scent of ashes was still there, but there was something else
