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Edge of Despair

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-12 00:15:36

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eople were in chaos below a building under construction when they saw a young woman standing on its edge. The only thing preventing her from falling was a chain attached to a crane above her. The situation was being broadcast live. Many reporters and police officers arrived at the scene, but no one could approach the woman because a man wearing a devil mask was being broadcast on a monitor next to the building. His voice was altered by a voice changer.

From the large monitor, the masked man said that only Demon Alpha, Hunter Bryant, could climb the building. He warned that if anyone else attempted to rescue the woman, he would not hesitate to drop her from the building. The live broadcast revealed that the woman in danger was Aleah, a member of the Guevarra and Bryant families. Alfredo, who saw what was happening to his daughter, rushed to the scene with Meynard.

Everyone watching the broadcast was waiting to see what would happen next. The man on the monitor said t
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  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Operation Rescue

    "Stupid Alpha!" Aleah suddenly shouted, her voice echoing through the chaos. The camera immediately swung towards her, capturing her fierce expression. Hunter glanced at her, his eyes filled with concern, even as the men continued to rain blows upon him."Yes, that's right. He is a stupid Alpha. You said it right, missy," the man on the monitor laughed, his voice dripping with mockery. The sound grated on Aleah's nerves, but she steeled herself."Don't even think about yielding. Not because of me nor to this freak! You're an Icy Alpha. You are supposed to be cold and uninterested in anyone. I am scared. But what I am scared about the most is being a burden to anyone. Please. Don't allow him to treat you this way. And not because of me. I would rather fall than—" Aleah's words were abruptly cut off as another chain attached to the crane broke. Her heart skipped a beat, and her fear skyrocketed."You are talking nonsense, missy," the man on the monitor sneered, fu

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  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Breaking the Bond

    Claire was in her office when a nurse came in and informed her that someone was looking for her. Though puzzled, she decided to check out who it was. To her surprise, she saw Rafael and Hunter waiting outside the Neurology Department."Rafael?" Claire exclaimed upon seeing him and Hunter, who had a towel wrapped around his hand. The once white towel was now soaked with blood. Rafael gave a simple wave to Claire, the young doctor, and walked towards her with Hunter."You know him, right?" Rafael asked as they approached Claire. Claire looked at the young man. How could she not know him? He was the Alpha everyone was talking about due to his arranged marriage with her family. She had just seen him on TV earlier."I know him. But what are you doing here? Shouldn't you go to the emergency room? Your companion's wound needs treatment. It doesn't look like a simple injury," Claire replied."It’s too crowded there," Hunter said simply. Claire glanced at

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13
  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Hearts in Conflict

    Elara has finally woken up after being in a coma for two weeks and is now resting in a serene, flower-filled room. Her loved ones visit her daily, bringing her favorite books and soft music to comfort her. Meanwhile, Aleah has left the Bryants' grand mansion, with its sprawling gardens and majestic architecture, and returned to the cozy condo she shares with her mother.A huge buzz has surrounded the announcement by Damian and Sebastian that Hunter and Aleah's lavish wedding will not proceed. Instead, Zane Louie and Daniella, the ambitious power couple, will be the ones to get married. This union is seen as a strategic move, as it paves the way for the merger between the influential Bryant and Guevarra companies, creating a business empire.Many were shocked and disappointed about the canceled wedding of the famous Alpha Hunter and the graceful De Luna maiden, Aleah. However, there were also many who were pleased, claiming that Hunter's powerful lineage would not b

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14
  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Tears of Resilience

    "What are you two doing here?" Melissa snapped as she found Aleah and Elara in the living room. She noticed the flowers and fruits they brought. "Who let you in? You have the nerve to come here. Aren't you ashamed?""Aunt Melissa, we heard that Grandpa Damian is sick, so----""Don't call me Aunt!" the woman shouted. "We are not related. I allowed you into this house before because of my husband. But now, seeing you both is something I can't tolerate, especially since you are the reason my daughter is marrying a man she doesn't love," she said. "Are you happy to see my daughter's life ruined?""It's not like that. I had no intention----""Stop it," she said, slapping Aleah. "How dare you talk back to me?" She then turned to Elara. "Is this how you raised your daughter? No manners. Then again, what can she learn from a mistress?" She was about to slap Elara, but Aleah caught her hand, causing the woman to look at her in astonishment."Enoug

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-15
  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Courage Under Fire

    They arrived at the site where the incident was happening. SWAT and police were stationed outside the building, along with rescue trucks and ambulances, which they had seen earlier. Yellow police lines surrounded the entire building, preventing civilians and reporters from getting close. As Aleah and Hunter got out of the car, Rafael and the seven other members of the Astral Guardians immediately approached them."Sir," all eight said simultaneously, saluting the young man. Hunter also saluted them."Fill me in," said Hunter, taking off his shirt before accepting the black vest Rafael handed him."There are several suspected terrorists inside the apartment. They are heavily armed with high-powered firearms. No one has come out of the apartment; everyone is held captive inside," Rafael said while helping Hunter put on his vest and earpiece. "It looks like rogues are behind this," Rafael whispered to the young Alpha. Hunter nodded upon hearing his friend's words.

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  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Rogue Encounters

    He also instructed them to be the ones to operate it.“Sir, we should enter the building to disable the bombs around it,” Carlos suggested to the young man.“No, we can't,” Aleah interjected suddenly, drawing Hunter's attention to her. “I mean, it’s too dangerous. They’ve installed improvised explosive devices which are remote-controlled. They’re also monitoring the whole building. If they detect anyone besides them, they might detonate the explosives,” she explained. Aleah paused when she noticed Hunter and his team looking at her with puzzled expressions, as if they couldn't believe what she was saying.“Here, see this?” Aleah pointed to a man on the monitor holding a laptop, which was the reason Hunter's team couldn’t connect to the CCTV earlier.“Who are you, really?” Trish asked abruptly.“Huh?” Aleah responded, confused by the Captain's question.“Alpha Hunter, aren’t we doing anything? The longer we wait, the more the hostages' lives

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-16
  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Intricate Paths

    "Mama!” exclaimed Aleah as she arrived at their unit and saw her mother being forcibly evicted by some men. She also noticed some of their belongings outside the unit. She saw one of the men push her mother, causing her to fall. Upon seeing this, Aleah immediately ran towards them.She approached her mother and helped her stand up. "What's happening here? Who are these men?" Aleah asked her mother. But she received no response, as her mother was still in shock from the incident. Aleah decided to approach one of the men who were taking out their belongings."Wait a minute. You can't do this. We own this unit," Aleah said, grabbing the man's arm."You?" said a familiar voice. Aleah turned to see a woman inside the condo. She let go of the man's arm when she saw the woman walking out of their unit."Daniella," Aleah whispered, recognizing the woman. She wasn't surprised to see her sister there. If anyone would do something like this, she knew it would

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-16
  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   A Guardian in the Storm

    Aleah exclaimed, "Dalia! Tom---- Ah!" as a man bumped into her while running out of the siblings' house. The impact caused her to drop the grocery bag she was carrying, scattering canned goods and vegetables at the doorway."What was that? Why is he in such a rush, like he's being chased?" Aleah muttered in frustration as she bent down to pick up the scattered groceries. That day, she had visited the two children who had become her close friends. Since she and her mother moved to the flower shop, she befriended the two kids. She often saw them outside the shop, staring longingly. She noticed how frail they looked, as if they hadn't been eating properly.When she got to know them, she learned that their father was an alcoholic who spent all their money on drinking and gambling, leaving them with little to no food. She also found out that their older sibling were often beaten when they couldn't provide money. Feeling deeply sorry for the siblings, Aleah decided to buy them food that day.

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  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Secrets Beyond the Walls

    Aleah, you're here! Come have some snacks with us," Carlos called out from the garden, where he was hanging out with Joyril, Trisha, Rafael, and Kimberly. But Leah didn’t even glance their way. She just rushed inside the house, heading straight upstairs without a word. The group exchanged baffled looks, their confusion written all over their faces. Leah wasn’t the type to just brush people off like that."What’s up with her? Did something happen?" Joyril asked, turning to Rafael for answers.Rafael just shrugged. "No idea."The truth was, none of them knew. The Alpha himself wasn’t home—he, along with Michael and Charles, had been called away by the Alpha King, leaving the rest to keep Kimberly company.While they were chatting, Rafael’s phone buzzed. It was a message from Claire, telling him that Leah’s grandfather had been rushed to the hospital and was in critical condition. Rafael’s eyes darted toward the house

  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Shattered Ties

    Aleah barely stepped into her grandfather’s mansion when a sharp slap landed on her cheek. She was stunned, still reeling from the unexpected text from Melissa summoning her there. It was the first time Melissa had ever messaged her, and Aleah knew that if Melissa could avoid seeing her, she would. Her mere presence was enough to dredge up painful memories of Melissa’s husband’s infidelity—and worse, the family’s acceptance of his second family.Aleah clutched her stinging cheek, her eyes darting to the furious woman in front of her. What had she done this time? Why was Melissa so angry? Across the room, Natasha stood with her arms crossed, a smug grin plastered on her face, as if she’d been waiting for this moment.“You have no shame,” Melissa spat. “Are you trying to destroy our family? Seducing the fiancé of your husband’s niece? Really?”Aleah blinked, confused. “Seducing who?” sh

  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Hearts in Motion

    "Why are you frowning?" Dennis asked Aleah as he found her sitting alone in their club room. The list of first-year participants for the mock trial had just been posted, and Aleah was among those selected—a prestigious recognition for a freshman. Dennis knew Aleah had already seen the results, but her downcast expression took him by surprise. He had expected her to be thrilled, knowing how much she'd been looking forward to this moment."The results are out for the mock trial participants. Shouldn't you be happy? Why the long face? Aren't you excited?" Dennis questioned as he took a seat nearby."It's not that I'm unhappy. There's just something on my mind," Aleah replied, glancing up at him briefly. The truth was, she was irritated about what had happened at home earlier that day. The room that used to store the wedding gifts Hunter had received had suddenly been converted into a room for Kimberly. One of the other rooms had been assigned to Hunter's staff, who took

  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   The Space Between

    "Aleah, you're here!" Michael called out, standing outside their house as he worked on installing the CCTV cameras. The President had required them to set up surveillance around the house to monitor anyone coming in for the safety of the young woman who would be staying with them. Aleah glanced towards the terrace and spotted Charles, who was also busy attaching a camera. She noticed some equipment scattered around the garden as well.She took a step back in surprise when a dog suddenly bolted out of the house. Before it could get close to her, Kimberly quickly scooped it up. Despite this, Aleah sneezed uncontrollably, her reaction immediate from being near the dog."Are you okay?" Kimberly asked, attempting to approach Aleah while holding the dog in her arms. But Aleah backed away, sneezing repeatedly, clearly bothered by the dog's fur and scent."Aleah!" Hunter called out as he rushed over, quickly stepping between Kimberly and Aleah. "I told you not to let your dog

  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Lines of Loyalty

    Why did you agree to this?" Claire’s voice was sharp as she pulled Aleah aside, her footsteps quick and deliberate as they exited the conference room. The others stayed behind to discuss Kimberly, a mission so classified that only the military and the President were privy to it.Aleah tilted her head slightly, meeting her cousin’s piercing gaze. "Should I have refused?" she asked, her tone even but tinged with uncertainty."Absolutely!" Claire shot back, her frustration evident. "That’s your home, Aleah. You’re married to Alpha Hunter. You have every right to say no."Aleah exhaled, her expression softening. "But she needs help," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "And the President specifically said that Zen is the only one he trusts for this. I don’t want him to think I’m standing in Zen’s way. That’s not the kind of wife I want to be."Claire threw her hands up in exasperation. "That’s still no exc

  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   A Mission That Tests Bonds

    The Alpha King received a commendation from the President for what you did in Italy. Even the UN forces are proud of your actions. They’re starting to recognize us and the Astral Guardians as allies,” an Alpha said to Hunter, his voice filled with a mix of respect and excitement. It was clear this recognition had sparked hope for their kind. “This could be the beginning of mortals finally accepting our existence,” he added thoughtfully.Hunter had just returned, barely settling in, when he was immediately summoned. There was no time to rest—his actions had rippled across their world and the mortal one.“If only they knew the real reason you went there,” the Alpha continued, his tone dipping into something more knowing. He was referring to Hunter’s capture of Giovanni’s group, an internationally wanted criminal faction responsible for countless crimes. Hunter’s decision to track them down had been personal, driven

  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   A Painting of New Beginnings

    Everyone was filled with joy when Hunter and Aleah finally arrived. There was a collective sense of relief and happiness, especially because Aleah had returned safely. The elder members of the family, Sebastian and Damian, couldn’t contain their elation as they saw Aleah walk through the door. Even Benjamin was thrilled to see her, and to witness her standing beside Hunter once more. Everyone in the room was brimming with questions—what had happened to them? Where had they been? But Hunter, ever the reserved figure, simply said, “It doesn’t matter what happened. What matters is that Aleah is safe and home now.”At the grand Bryant mansion, Sebastian’s family had been anxiously awaiting Aleah and Hunter’s arrival. Hunter had informed them earlier that they were on their way, and the anticipation was palpable. When Aleah and Hunter finally stepped through the ornate doors, Aleah was taken aback by the warm reception. Her father rushed to

  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   Fate Sealed with a Ring

    Giovanni and his group were handed over to the Italian police by Guiller’s team. Investigations into Giovanni’s other associates and his illegal activities, including the underground fighting arena, were launched. Meanwhile, Hunter was rushed to the hospital.When Elara and Antonio received the news that Aleah was safe, they immediately went to see her at the hospital. It was there that Aleah learned from her mother that Hunter had left his service to follow her and infiltrated Antonio’s group just to find and rescue her."How’s Hunter doing?" Elara asked as she stepped into the hospital room. Aleah was sitting by Hunter’s bed, her gaze fixed on him as he rested. The young Alpha lay motionless, his face and hands wrapped in bandages from the wounds he had sustained. Although he could heal himself with his Alpha powers, his energy seemed to be completely drained, making recovery slower than usual."He’s just resting now," Aleah repli

  • Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride   The Mate Bond Awakens

    Giovanni smirked, his confidence soaring as victory seemed within his grasp. Guiller shot up from his seat, his face pale as he watched the masked man struggle. "Him?!" Giovanni exclaimed, standing abruptly as the brute ripped off the wolf mask. The crowd gasped as the face behind the mask was revealed. Aleah’s hands flew to her mouth, tears streaming down her cheeks as she recognized the man beneath it."Looks like your husband decided to show up," Giovanni sneered, turning his gaze to Aleah. "What a clever way to throw his life away. He should’ve stayed where he belonged, far away from this world."Giovanni’s grin widened as he addressed the crowd. "What a foolish Alpha. Did he forget this place is a den of rogues? His whole life, he’s hunted them down, and now he’s walked straight into their lair. Does he really think they’ll let him leave alive? They’ll tear him apart, piece by piece. He’s no tactician—just a sheep

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