Alpha’s thirst for Ember

Alpha’s thirst for Ember

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“Bow to me, Ember.” Alpha Thorne commanded, his voice low and sharp. She glared up at him. “I’d rather die.” His wolf demanded he take her, but she refused to kneel. The pull between them was dangerous and impossible to ignore. Taken from her pack and forced into servitude, Ember knows exactly who Alpha Thorne is, and she swore to hate him. But as the bond between them grows, one choice could destroy everything.

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Bab 1

Chapter 1

TWO YEARS AGO

Ember’s POV

I held my brother tightly against my chest, his fifteen year old body trembling against my eighteen year old one.

“I’m so cold, Ember,” Caden said to me, his teeth were chattering violently.

“I know,” I whispered, even though my voice trembled more than I wanted it to. “Mum will be back soon, okay? Just hold on.” I ruffled his hair and rubbed his back, hoping the small gestures would bring him comfort, or at least distract him.

The truth was, I was worried. Mum had left us to hunt hours ago, long before the rain started pouring. She had no hat, no umbrella, nothing to shield her from this storm. My eyes kept darting to the tent’s entrance, half expecting her to appear, soaked but safe.

The tent flapped wildly in the wind, its thin fabric offering us little protection. Every so often, the entrance slit would fly open, letting in cold rain and streaks of mud. I had tried to secure it, but the pin was too weak against the force of the wind.

Caden’s arms tightened around me suddenly, and I felt his body stiffen. “Do you hear that?” he whispered, his voice shaking in fear.

I froze and strained to listen. That’s when I heard it, the distant pounding of hooves. My stomach clenched.

“Who are they?” Caden asked, his voice barely audible.

“Shhh,” I said, holding him closer. “They’ll pass by. Just close your eyes.” I tried to sound calm, but my chest was already tight with fear.

The hoofbeats grew louder, and then, to my horror, they stopped right outside our tent.

Men’s voices broke through the rain, laughing and jeering.

“No,” I whispered as I pulled Caden closer, as though I could make us both disappear.

The tent flap was torn open with a sudden violent rip, and the icy air flooded in. Three men stood there, their faces shadowed but unmistakably cruel and wicked. One of them stepped forward and grabbed Caden, yanking him out of my arms.

“Leave him alone!” I screamed, lunging after him.

A heavy boot struck my leg, and I went down hard, my hands sinking into the mud. The wet earth stung my eyes, leaving my vision blurred with a murky brown haze.

“Well, well, well,” one of the men said, his tone mockingly cheerful. “What do we have here?”

I tried to scramble to my feet, but a large hand grabbed my hair and yanked me upright. Pain shot through my scalp as the man dragged me forward, his grip unrelenting.

“Look at this one,” he said, his lips curling into a grin. “What a sweet little thing. Don’t you think, Sirius?”

“Sweet enough,” another man replied, his voice laced with amusement. “Bring her here, Draven. Let’s have a closer look.”

“Leave her alone!” Caden screamed, his voice cracking with desperation.

He stomped hard on the foot of the man holding him and the man cursed loudly, releasing Caden for just a moment. But before my brother could reach me, a massive fist swung through the air, striking him across the head.

“No!” I screamed as Caden crumpled to the ground. “Caden!”

Tears blurred my vision, but I couldn’t look away from him as he lay face down in the mud, motionless.

“Stop it! He’s just a boy!” I yelled, my voice breaking as I twisted in the man’s grasp.

The man holding me chuckled, a deep guttural sound. “The girl’s right, Sirius,” he said to the other man. “You’ll break him.”

“Please,” I begged, choking on a sob. “We don’t have anything. We didn’t do anything. Just let us go.”

“Oh, but you do have something of value, love,” the man said, his tone dripping with malice. “You can work. You can dance. And you’re a woman.”

The other men laughed, their amusement cutting through the storm like sharp knives.

“No,” I whispered, shaking my head as my knees gave away. “Please…”

The ropes bit into my wrists and ankles as Draven tied me up, his movements rough and careless. I couldn’t stop him. I could only watch as the other men spread through our small clan, ripping open the tents and dragging people out into the mud. Screams echoed all around me, but they didn’t care. They didn’t stop.

I was hoisted onto the back of a horse like a sack of grain, my body limp with exhaustion and fear. Draven mounted behind me, his hand holding me in place as the horse began to move.

I twisted my head, straining for one last glimpse of Caden. He was still lying in the mud, his small body was curled in on itself. One of the men kicked him, and I saw him clutch his stomach weakly in response.

Tears spilled down my cheeks as the distance grew, and soon, the only thing I could see was the rain.

I lost consciousness with his name on my lips, wondering what mum would do when she came back and found us gone.

*****

TWO YEARS LATER

It’s been two years since I last saw my mother and brother. After the attack, I woke up in what resembled a concentration camp. Humans and werewolves from different raided places were crammed together in horrible conditions, their faces painted with despair. Fortunately for me, I didn’t stay there long.

The very next day, I was dragged out of the camp and shoved into a filthy old van. From snippets of conversation among the traffickers, I learned that a hundred of us had been sold to Alpha Thorne, the most feared and revered Alpha in the plains.

“They say he’s so cruel and evil, no other Alpha dares to challenge him,” whispered Kaya, a wiry human girl I’d met at the camp. Her bright blond hair was so long it nearly dragged on the ground. So I’d braided it into one thick plait for her to keep it out of the way.

“I’d kill him if I had the chance,” I muttered in a flat tone, glaring at the men outside.

“Shhh! Keep your voice down,” Kaya hissed as she glanced around nervously. “You don’t want that kind of attention.”

“I don’t care,” I snapped, although my voice was low. “I don’t know where my brother is. I’ve watched everyone here, and he’s not among them. He’s my only priority.”

Kaya’s green eyes softened, but her voice was stern. “Then don’t die. How will you find him if you make the traffickers angry and get yourself killed?”

She was right. As much as I hated admitting it, I couldn’t afford to let my anger get the best of me. I had to stay alive, for my brother, for my mother. Worry stung my chest but I kept my face blank, locking my emotions away.

“Stop right there!” a trafficker’s bark cut through the air suddenly.

Everyone turned in the direction of the commotion. A young man had bolted from the group, sprinting toward the tree line in a desperate attempt to escape.

The tall man perched on top of our cage jumped down without a word. As he gave chase, his body began to twist and contort. His bones snapped and realigned, fur sprouting from his skin. Within seconds, he had transformed into a massive brown werewolf.

Gasps erupted from the humans around me. For many of them, this was the first time they’d witnessed a shift up close. The werewolf’s strides were impossibly fast, and in mere moments, he was upon the fleeing man. With a bone crunching bite to the neck, the escapee fell limp on the ground.

Kaya gripped my arm, her nails digging into my skin. I turned to her and saw tears streaming down her face.

“That’s what happens when you try to run,” one of the traffickers sneered, his laughter cutting through the group’s silence.

“Each of you is worth a hefty sum,” he continued, pacing slowly in front of us. “Don’t think you can escape so easily. That boy? He was sold to Alpha Thorne. And trust me, the Alpha doesn’t take kindly to disobedience.”

The werewolf trotted back to the van, blood still dripping from his jaws. He was enormous, his head was level with our knees even as we sat caged. He growled low, then rammed his massive shoulder into the side of the cage as a threat. The impact sent most of the group scrambling to the opposite side, huddled around each other and trembling.

But I didn’t move.

The truck came to life, and we began our journey. The werewolf ran alongside us, his pace steady and relentless.

Hours passed, and he never slowed.

“He’s so strong,” Kaya whispered, with awe in her voice. She tilted her head up to look at me. “Can you run like that?”

“I don’t know,” I admitted quietly. “I’ve never turned.”

Her eyebrows shot up. “Never? Are you… a runt?”

The word hit me like a slap, and I snapped my head toward her, my eyes narrowing in offense.

Kaya’s face turned pale. “I’m so sorry. That was rude… I shouldn’t have, sorry.” She stammered, shrinking away from me.

The rest of the ride was silent.

By evening, the road signs began to change, the simple black squares with “THORNE” printed in bold letters made my stomach twisted with unease.

When the truck finally stopped, we were greeted by the sight of Alpha Thorne’s massive estate. The towering iron gates loomed like monster teeth, daring anyone to enter.

My skin prickled as a chill crept over me, this was his territory.

The man who killed my father.

And I had no idea what awaited me next.

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Chapter 1
TWO YEARS AGO Ember’s POV I held my brother tightly against my chest, his fifteen year old body trembling against my eighteen year old one. “I’m so cold, Ember,” Caden said to me, his teeth were chattering violently. “I know,” I whispered, even though my voice trembled more than I wanted it to. “Mum will be back soon, okay? Just hold on.” I ruffled his hair and rubbed his back, hoping the small gestures would bring him comfort, or at least distract him. The truth was, I was worried. Mum had left us to hunt hours ago, long before the rain started pouring. She had no hat, no umbrella, nothing to shield her from this storm. My eyes kept darting to the tent’s entrance, half expecting her to appear, soaked but safe. The tent flapped wildly in the wind, its thin fabric offering us little protection. Every so often, the entrance slit would fly open, letting in cold rain and streaks of mud. I had tried to secure it, but the pin was too weak against the force of the wind. Caden’s arms ti
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Chapter 2
Ember’s POV Living in Alpha Thorne’s territory has its advantages. It was so big that I rarely had to worry about crossing paths with him, and It was my intention to keep it that way. The last thing I needed was for him to discover I was the daughter of his old rival. If he ever figured that out, I had no doubt my days would end in misery, or worse. My duties here are simple, cleaning the servants quarters and attending to the decorative flowers and trees scattered across the estate. The gardens were beautiful, a harsh contrast to the tough reality of life in this place. They reminded me of home, though that memory was fading faster than I cared to admit to myself. Kaya, of course, never left my side and I suspected her loyalty wasn’t entirely selfless. As a human among wolves, she counted on me for protection. The other werewolves in the servants camp could be brutal, and my presence kept them at bay. Not that I minded though, having someone to talk to kept the loneliness from swal
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Chapter 3
Thorne’s POV Being Alpha sure has its perks, but to ensure my lifespan in the game, I’ve had to master the art of discipline. Sometimes, that means ignoring sweet temptations that are dangled just within my reach. My latest temptation? Luna Serene, the mate to Alpha Matteo, who was my long time business rival. Matteo hated me, It wasn’t personal, not at first anyway. He despised how I kept expanding all my businesses, swallowing territories, and, unintentionally, his dreams and aspirations. The man was ambitious but clueless when it came to strategies. His wife, however, was the real mastermind, Serene’s sharp mind and sharp tongue often compensated for Matteo’s shortcomings, which was why he had begun sending her to negotiate with me instead of showing up himself. But I wasn’t fooled, Matteo might be the Alpha of his pack, but Serene secretly ran the show. The first time Serene walked into my office, she was all poised and professional. Her dark hair pinned back in a tight bun, h
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Chapter 4
Ember‘s POV The young wolf at my feet lay still, his breaths shallow but steady, and i nudged him with my nose, taking in his scent. He wasn’t from the outsiders, at least, that much I was sure of. His fur was warm, soft, and smelled faintly of the earth, like he’d been hiding in the woods for hours. I bit down gently on the base of his neck, trying to lift him, but he was heavier than I expected. Too heavy for me to carry far. With no other choice, I began dragging him. My jaws ached from the effort, but I refused to let go. He was defenseless, and i needed to help him. Maybe it was the way he seemed so small, even in wolf form, or the quiet trust in the way he let me handle him. The snap of a twig froze me mid step. I dropped the young wolf and spun toward the sound, every muscle in my body tensed. The forest around us had gone unnaturally quiet. My ears twitched, searching for any hint of movement. Paws crunching leaves, faint but deliberate, my heart hammered in my chest, the i
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Chapter 5
Thorne’s POV As I ran through the woods by the northern border of my estate, the cold wind slicing through the trees, my thoughts raced faster than my paws. Matteo’s sudden interest in the borders of my land made little sense. Why now? And what role did Serene play in his schemes? She was cunning, far too cunning to be reduced to Matteo’s pawn, but her loyalties were as slippery as a rogue’s. Darius was close behind me, his gait steady despite the uneven terrain. I knew he had questions, he always did. But before I could focus on his unspoken concerns, something hit me, a scent so potent it froze me mid stride. I slowed, coming to an abrupt stop, my chest heaving. Darius caught up, looking confused. ‘What is it?’ he asked, but I barely heard him. The scent wrapped itself around me like a command, primal and impossible to ignore. My wolf surged forward, clawing at my restraint, driving me toward it. Electricity prickled under my skin, and before I knew it, I bolted, leaving Darius w
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Chapter 6
Third person pov Thorne staggered back into the mansion, the wound on his side still raw and bloody, the pain sharp enough to make him hiss with each step. His body was healing, but exhaustion slowed the process. His wolf was strong, but even he had limits, and tonight had pushed him close to breaking point. He grabbed a coat near the entrance, throwing it over his naked body as he shifted back to human, his movements stiff from the lingering pain. Darius followed closely behind, his expression grim as he took in Thorne’s state. “Alpha, let me summon the healers. You’re…” “No.” Thorne’s voice was sharp, cutting off any argument. “I’ll handle it. Leave me.” “But, Alpha…” “I don’t need to repeat myself, Darius,” Thorne growled, his tone leaving no room for argument. He pressed a hand to his side, feeling the sticky warmth of blood against his fingers. Darius hesitated, and tilted his head. “The guards lost the prisoner,” he said. “Overpowered by rogues. But we’re already sweeping
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Chapter 7
The hard point of her nipple in his mouth stiffened him, sending sparks of desire from his groin all over his body. The weight of her whole breast pressed against his face, blocking his nose and forcing him to attempt to breathe with his mouth, which was filled with saliva. Serene threw her head back and moaned as Thorne sucked and bit into her nipple viciously, grinding her hips in taunting motions on his growing member. His eyes burned red with excitement as he grunted and grabbed her hair with his left hand, pulling her closer to him, he couldn’t have enough. Her sweet coy scent invaded his brain, and he grabbed her soft ass and met her grinding with his own upward thrusts. He was naked under the coat, and he swiftly pushed it to the side, exposing his cock. Serene gasped as he pushed upwards and into her roughly, encountering no resistance as her pussy was already soaking wet from anticipation. His hot pulsing cock invaded her insides, making her exclaim; “Mmhmmh! Oh my god…
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Chapter 8
In the chill dark of the night, the servants lit spaced, controlled fires and sat around them in cliques, speaking in hushed tones. Kaya, Raphael, and Ember sat around a small fire of their own. Ember stared off into the night, deep in thought, conflicted about the turn of events. Finding a mate had once been the least of her worries, now it was at the forefront. And of all people, it had to be Alpha Thorne, a ruthless, evil man. She knew little about his connection to her family, only that her father had died by his hands during an altercation over pack territory. Her mother never spoke much about it, but the resentment she harbored for Thorne ran deep. She had planned her revenge through her children, Caden and Ember. Except Ember didn’t care for revenge, she just wanted to live far away from all the politics and power plays. Caden was still too young, but she saw how their mother groomed him, feeding him stories to stoke and increase his hatred for Thorne. What would she think no
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Chapter 9
The next morning, Ember slept in, and Kaya had to plead to carry out both of their duties to earn Ember some time off. The guards were strict, but on seeing Ember’s condition, they granted Kaya’s wish. Raphael was on watch duty in the far east of the border, running patrols in his wolf form, which left Kaya alone to handle the morning chores. It wasn’t unusual for Ember to shield her from trouble, so without her presence, Kaya felt exposed. But she had convinced herself she could manage as It was just a few hours, and if she kept her head down and worked quickly, she could manage unnoticed. She was quietly trimming the hedges near the training ground, the snapping of the shears blending into the far sound of men sparring, when the moment she dreaded arrived. A shadow fell over her, and before she could react, something yanked her backward with a sharp, burning pain in her scalp. A boot, heavy and deliberate, crushed her braid against the ground. The force made her head snap back, a
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Chapter 10
Back at Thorne’s mansion, the hallways buzzed with noisy activity, intruding on his sleep. He woke up groggily, and the first thing he did was scan his room for Serene. When he didn’t spot her, he sighed with relief and wiped a hand over his face in regret. He had just made a grave mistake. He fucked another Alpha’s Luna, twice. Twice! Unprotected. He groaned, rising from the bed. As he paced the room, his eyes landed on the recliner, where the deed was done. Rage surged in his chest, and he marched over to it, gripping it tightly before flinging it out of the window. Glass shattered, and rained down to the ground floor below. He heard shocked gasps from the staff and pack members who had witnessed the flying chair. ‘Mate’, his wolf groaned in his head. “Oh, give it a rest, will you?!” he hissed, his voice coated with disgust. “She is NOT worthy.” Suddenly, he was overwhelmed with emotion from the mate bond. All the feelings he had locked away the previous night, just to have hi
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