Ace went silent. He hadn't seen her proposal coming and he suddenly went chill in the bones. She wanted him to reject her? He should've, a long time but he had no idea why he couldn't."Ally, c'mon now. I'm out here waiting for you," Ethan called, annoyance etched in his voice "Can you just get dressed already?"Alyssa realized that her brother was still out there. She ignored him and turned to Ace. " And about your bid, I've accepted. Let's meet again. We can't talk at the mansion. But if you may, can we meet at the villa again? Next week, if it's fine with you.""Next week it is," He said. With that, he left without glancing back to look at Alyssa.Alyssa hastily got dressed trying not to think of what had happened between them. The way his hands roamed her body, all played in her head even though she tried not to think about it. She and her brother headed to the dining room where dinner was to be held and she couldn't help but think of how handsome Ace was. He was well built; his m
When Ace got home, he locked himself up in his bedroom. His girlfriend wasn't around and for the first time, he was happy about it. He had had to bore all her nagging but now, all he craved was serenity and solitude.His wolf had been howling in his mind for hours, after seeing Alyssa's true appearance. He kept connecting the dots. Since it was Lydia's idea to have her blindfolded and since Lydia lied to him about her eyes that meant she knew things he didn't. She just wouldn't give out ridiculous rules if there wasn't a motive. Or probably she was just insecure about Alyssa's traits.Alyssa had agreed to be on his team which was fulfilling enough. That way he'd get the truth from her and get to know why she compared him to his father. He didn't even know how to react when she said he was like a tyrant like his father. For all he knew, his father was a good man who could be dangerous at times."You know you're responsible for everything. If you had been patient enough we would've been
Ace glared hard at his father. “Have you made it your duty to start monitoring me now?”Alpha Larole eyed his son warily, lips pursed. “You know, it's just a yes or no.”Ace got on his feet, his footsteps echoing against the marble floors. “I don't need your interference, father,” he declared, his voice tinged with defiance.The Alpha looked at his son, his steely gaze softening. His son may be an adult but he wasn't wise. “Son, all I desire is a strong grandson, to ensure the legacy of our family continues and you can't have any relationship with the maid! It's prohibited.”“That's your rule, not mine!” He spat and raked his fingers through his hair. “It's all your fault all of this is happening.”Alpha Larole got on his feet and turned to Ace, “I know you're mad at me Ace, but someday you'll understand what I'm doing all of this.”“It's for your own selfish reasons,” he pointed out, his anger refusing to abate. “I would never understand a man who makes decisions for his child withou
ALYSSAAlyssa was exhausted and couldn't keep going so they had to end the game. If she pushed her body to go harder than this, then she wouldn't be able to use it in a week.And bedrest was something she could never get at Alpha Larole's abode. She and Axel had pushed themselves to their limits. It was a relentless battle but she had conquered.They sat on the chairs nearest to them, panting and trying to suck in oxygen. It seemed as though they had been deprived of it for ages. Alyssa closed her eyes and leaned against the chair while her sweat drenched clothing clung to her body like second skin. Axel's eyes were fixed on her, never blinking.Who was this woman? How could her small frame work so well? She looked fragile on the outside but at battle she wasn't shaken.“I'm sorry about your stomach,” Axel almost whispered. “Does it still hurt?”Alyssa nodded, “It's alright. I had fun.”“People who say fighting is fun are psychopaths,” Brooklyn chipped in.“You know you'll be doing ev
“Enough Ethan. I've had a really amazing yet tiring day and I still have a journey ahead. Can you please not talk to me about the Beta?” She said wearily.Ethan sighed. “I just don't get it.”“You don't have to,” Alyssa retorted. “His sister called me pigshit and she thinks I'm being nice because I want to get in bed with her brother. I don't even want her brother!”“I thought you weren't bothered by that,” he said.Alyssa scoffed. “She's mad stupid and let this be the last time you bring up mating with Axel because it's never going to happen.”“Fine then, enjoy your time at the Alpha’s. Working and scrubbing your days away like some cinderella. Except this time you've got no prince coming to save you.”Alyssa paused at the door with her bag, “Screw you Ethan. And I mean it.”***“You came in late today,” Alpha Larole said as he watched Alyssa.She blushed and clutched her bags tightly. “I'm sorry, Alpha.”He nodded, “Did you have fun with your brother?”“Yes I did.”“And so far…Has t
Lydia froze in the spot, her heart pounding loudly in the chest. Has Ace been watching her for long? Had he seen Alyssa's face? Had he seen her hit the maid? Lydia quickly stood in front of Alyssa, trying to block her from Ace's sight.Alyssa's eyes opened. She had been expecting the slap to descend on her but just as she had expected, the Alpha had showed up.“Pick the veil and get out,” Lydia whispered to her.Alyssa did as she was told, grateful to Ace for coming to the rescue. She had felt him coming, her wolf had alerted her. Although she had hoped he would come forward to protect her, she knew it was impossible as Lydia wasn't only his girlfriend but also his mate to be.“What are you doing down?” Ace asked his girlfriend, pretending to be oblivious to the maid running off.“Um, checking the yard. It rained heavily, you know, and the whole place is a mess.” Lydia said, trying to conceal her panic with a bright smile.“Since when did you care about the yard?” Ace asked, arching a
ACELust.He didn't know if that was what to call it but it was beyond his control. Perhaps it was the heat of the moment but whatever it was, he didn't want it to end.He pushed Alyssa in and pinned her to the bed with his body.Ever since their encounter at Axel's villa, he had craved her more than ever. It was a hunger that couldn't be quenched and in his head he had done things to her. He didn't want to fuck her in his head anymore, he wanted to birth his fantasies.Alyssa watched him with bewildered eyes. “What are you doing?” She whispered but he silenced her with his mouth. He crashed his lips against hers, wanting to devour her, his hunger growing insatiable with every second.But Alyssa was adamant. She refused to kiss back, her heart racing with fear and excitement. What If someone came in and saw them? She would be dead.Noticing her reluctance, Ace pinched the peak of her nipple and she gasped out in shock. He forcefully shoved his tongue in her mouth and began kissing her.
Ace retired to his bedroom, slamming the door behind him. He messed up again. He pummelled a punch at the bag in his room in anger. Why didn't he get a hold of himself? Why did she have to be so irresistible? The first time he let his wolf take the lead, he had to fuck it up.He shrugged out of his clothes and went to the bathroom for a shower. He let the water wash over him and wash out the anger that had seeped into his veins.“You should have been gentle,” his wolf said.STAY AWAY.“You left her alone,”Silence.“She didn't deserve that,” his wolf persisted.The. One. Time. Just one time I let you take the lead and guess what? We were kicked out.“You weren't listening to her. You put yourself before her. You should have asked for consent,” his wolf pointed out.Oh? She wanted me too.“She was scared. You were carried away. She told you to stop but you didn't. She'd think you don't validate her feelings.”Ace growled, shunning his wolf. He didn't want any more lectures. He was stil
Alyssa forced herself to her feet and grabbed Ebsy roughly by the arm as he stepped forward. “What are you doing?”“The right thing,” he said firmly.“Are you crazy? You promised,” she said, turning him forcefully to face him.Ebsy shrugged her hands off him and called everyone's attention in a loud and firm voice. “Kalista's right. This girl here is not an outcast. She's indeed Alyssa and she didn't die in the fire. No, she survived because I pulled her out. And there's proof.”“No,” Alyssa yelled, grabbing him again. “Please don't.”“I'm sorry Ally, but that's the only way I can make you stay,” he whispered.“Show us the proof!” Someone demanded in anger.Alyssa's eyes searched his in bewilderment.“What do you mean?”“That's the only way Ace won't get back with you and you'll be able to stay with me,” he whispered.A gasp escaped from Alyssa's mouth as she stared at him with foreign eyes. “All this…You're doing all this because of Ace?”“No, because I love you,” he said.He snapped
Chapter 72 “Where have you been?” Ebsy's voice broke out immediately when Alyssa stepped into the room.“Oh my goodness. Do you have to blend with the dark?” She asked, clutching her chest. “I've had enough jump scares for the day. Besides, what are you doing here?”“What am I doing here?” Ebsy repeated, his voice growing hoarse. “It's fucking late.”“I know, and you don't have to be so loud. It's just us two,” she said distastefully.Ebsy's frown deepened as he glared at her. “I was worried. Haven't I told you not to stay late? What if my family had hurt you?”“I'm sorry but I had a lot of work to do. It's your family's fault they hate me,” she chuckled as she undid her apron. “Now I'm forced to work all day, as a punishment. I bet you didn't know that.”“I was Informed,” he said coldly.Alyssa shrugged her shoulders. “Fairs. Well it's late.”“We need to talk.”“Can't it wait?” She asked in a low voice. “All I want to do is sleep. I've been working.”“Or you've been messing around?”
Chapter 71Alyssa sat in the small, dimly lit room, her mind spinning, and for the first time in hours, there was silence. No accusations, no glares. Just stillness.Ebsy stood nearby, leaning against the wall. He had that look he always wore when things got heavy—worried but trying to hide it. He was terrible at hiding things, though, not from her. “Are you okay?”“I don't know,” Alyssa whispered, letting out an unsteady breath. She still hadn’t fully grasped how close she had come to being caught. “You have to stay in here till you're better,” Ebsy proposed.“I'm fine,” she swallowed, her hands shaking slightly as she ran them through her hair, trying to calm herself. “How long will they be here?” She inquired, gazing up at him.“I don't know Ally,’’ he said, shaking his head slightly. “But I'm pretty sure it's going to be a long one with everything that happened today.”“I shouldn’t have dragged you into this,” she whispered, staring at her hands. “I’m sorry.”Ebsy shook his head.
Alyssa and Ebsy stood frozen, the world around them dissolving into a blur as Ace's sudden support sent shockwaves through the tense scene. Alyssa felt like her lungs had collapsed, gasping for air in the midst of the chaos. Ebsy felt small. This was why he hated his family. They brought out the worst in him and demeaned him before the people.Ace, sensing the escalating tension, tried to mediate once more. "Perhaps we can discuss this calmly and find a solution that—”Ebsy's father cut him off. "Enough, Ace. We’ve heard all we need to hear. Ebsy, make your decision. Show us you have what it takes to be an Alpha, or step aside.”The room fell silent as everyone waited for Ebsy’s response.At that moment, Ethan, who had been standing quietly beside Ace, spoke up. He was tired and irritated at what was happening."Whether it's true or not, we can find out right now. Let's check her for signs of poisoning,” he suggested.Alyssa's heart skipped a beat at the sound of Ethan's voice. She sp
Ace and Ethan listened intently to the heated argument unfolding before them. The girl at the centre of the commotion seemed to be the reason for a deep-seated conflict within the pack. They heard the accusations clearly: "She almost killed my daughter! We demand an explanation!"Ebsy, standing protectively in front of the girl, countered just as fiercely. He eyed his father in anger. "Your daughter poisoned her first! She was defending herself!"The crowd around them was not convinced, their voices rising in a crescendo of disbelief and anger. "She's a danger to our pack! We can't have her here! Alpha she almost hurt your sister yet you defend a stranger.”“Because Kalista sought trouble. I know the sister I have and what she can do. This new girl can't hurt a fly.”“She can't hurt a fly. Yet she pounced on your sister.what are you saying?” Kalista’s mother demanded in rage, trying to rush for Alyssa but the guards held her in place, firmly.Ace glanced at the girl standing behind E
Alpha Larole had noticed the strain on his son's face and the heaviness in his demeanour. Concerned, he decided to send Ace on a mission to visit neighbouring packs. "Take Ethan with you," he suggested, hoping the trip would serve as a distraction and a chance for both young men to recover from recent events.Ace agreed, seeing it as an opportunity not only to fulfil his father’s wishes but also to help Ethan, who had been drowning in guilt and anger. At first, Ethan wanted to turn him down but he had to respect Alpha Larole's wishes.The two set off, their journey taking them through lush forests and bustling pack territories. Ethan remained silent for most of the trip, his thoughts a stormy sea. Ace, unperturbed, looked after him with the care of an older brother, ensuring he was fed, rested, and safe.They visited four or five packs over the span of more than ten days, each visit offering a glimpse into different lifestyles and traditions. Ace was always attentive, noting the diff
In the middle of the night, Alyssa woke up to the soft glow of moonlight filtering through her bedroom window. When did she get here? Probably when she was asleep.Her head throbbed slightly, a dull reminder of the recent chaos. As she stirred, she noticed Ebsy lying asleep by her bedside, his face etched with exhaustion and worry. She moved to sit up, her slight gesture enough to wake him.Ebsy’s eyes fluttered open, and he quickly sat up, concerned immediately replacing the sleepiness. "Alyssa, are you okay?" he asked, his voice husky with fatigue."I'm fine," Alyssa reassured him, her voice soft but steady. “You don't have to stay by my side every time, you know.”He shrugged. “I wanted to,okay. If I had been more careful, none of them would have hurt you.” "It’s not your fault, Ebsy. None of this is.”Ebsy's expression darkened, guilt evident in his eyes. "I should have protected you better. If I had been more vigilant, Kalista wouldn’t have been able to—”Alyssa cut him off, rea
Ebsy hurriedly dialed the number for emergency services, his voice steady despite the chaos. "We need an ambulance at 122 Willow Street, immediately.” His sister's breathing slowed and he couldn't tear his eyes away from her.He scoped her in his arms when she vould no longer walk and she whimpered in pain from the slightest touch. “You shouldn't have found fault with Jada and you know it.”“Even in a critical situation like this, Jada is all you think about? She's not even family. I was the one who got hurt.”“Because you were the one who started the fight,” he said. “Jada would never do that.”“So much trust in someone you don't know,” she said.Ebsy arched his brow. “What are you saying?”She shrugged. “What I'm saying is, you don't know her from anywhere yet you defend her a lot.”Moments later, the paramedics arrived and whisked Kalista away to the hospital. Rather than go with her, he went back to Alyssa's room and found her unconscious on the floor. Ebsy carried Alyssa out, his
Alyssa wondered what was going on. She had been trying to find peace but it seemed as though the universe had other plans. The noise grew louder and she recognised the voice leading the charge– kalista.Kalista was blocking her doorstep with a group of people, her voice ringing with authority and disdain. “Jada! You promised! Get out of the pack!”The crowd behind her joined in echoing the sentiment. Their anger and roar was deafening.Alyssa's wolf stirred within her as the urge to fight back surged through her veins. Her wolf's voice was clear and persuasive.-Teach them respect.But Alyssa couldn't. She had already told Ebsy she wouldn't be trouble and she will stay out of any that came her way. She pushed her door open and glanced at them, her resolve melting. “What is going on here? What's the cause for the noise?” She demanded.Kalista eyed her. “Turns out thr bitch is out of the hospital and looking well. That's a good thing. I did my part and you did yours, now is the time t