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Tragedy Strikes
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2025-01-20 05:56:45Avery's POV
“Avery, wait. You can’t just go there alone. It’s not safe with all the mysterious disappearances lately. I will go with you.” He shouted after me. “No.” I said firmly throwing a dagger look at my so called mate. I couldn’t believe how he could act like he could care. “Then I will send security to escort you weather you like it or not.” He said but I ignored him and carried on walking. I needed time to think and to calm down. My head was a blur of chaos that I struggled to make sense of. How could my life be turned upside down in such a small amount of time? I couldn't stay around my mate for now; I knew I would end up saying things I would later regret. Whether anything had happened between them or not, He had hurt me deeply and seeing him with another woman was tearing me apart. I decided to talk to Craig later after the new life celebrations because then I would be in a much calmer state of mind. As I walked through to the pack's main ground, I felt nervous anticipation for the evening's festivities. It was supposed to be a time of celebrating new beginnings within the pack. “Miss Avery, the beta, has ordered us to accompany you since it is not safe for you to be alone out here with the mysterious disappearances going on.” one of the guards said, stepping in my way to stop me. He had a very serious expression, and I felt like I was suffocating. I just wanted to be left alone. “No, thank you. I don't need a shadow. Tell your Beta I hope he will accept my rejection.” I snapped, feeling frustration boiling through my blood. "But Miss, it is Beta’s orders," he said. Not that I could care less. I turned on my heel, ignoring their pathetic attempts to follow me. "Oh, Cady, there you are." Relief washed over me as I spotted my best friend standing slightly to the left. She looked surprised at first, but concern quickly etched over her face as I ran towards her. "Avery, what is it? What's going on? Is everything okay?" Suddenly, tears streamed down my face as I collapsed into her arms. "Avery, talk to me. What is it?" She demanded to know. "It's Craig. He .. he.." I stuttered on my words through sobs. "I found Craig in bed with that bitch Carolina." Saying the words out loud made it even more real. “What? That bitch!” she whispered, pulling away from my embrace and holding me out at arm's length, studying my face carefully. “Wow. I can't believe this. That bitch. She won't get away with this, and I promise you that. Gosh, she always was a stuck-up jealous slut." I wiped my tear-stained face with the back of my palm and tried to regain my composure, not wanting people around to see me upset, and that would get back to Carolina. I didn't want her to have the satisfaction of knowing she had gotten to me. "Oh, come on, Avery. Cheer up. The new celebration tonight should help distract your mind. Well, if they aren't cancelled because of all these strange disappearances, I think everyone's a bit on edge.” Cady continued, " I'm sure everyone will want something to look forward to after all." I appreciated my best friends' attempt to reassure me, but it barely scratched the surface of the turmoil consuming my insides. I was about to open my mouth and say something, but then I heard Cady say something under her breath. “No, not her. Please go away, " she said. My heart sank as my eyes followed the direction she was staring at, and she was Carolina. She was strutting towards us like a peacock’s feathers in a zoo, with that annoying smug smile etched on her lips like a Cheshire cat. She had confidence oozing from her. I was not in the mood to deal with Carolina right now. “What do you want now, Carolina? Sleeping with another mate is not enough for you. Are you planning to move on to the Alpha next?” Cady's voice dripped with disgust as she met Caroline’s surprised face. I smiled, knowing that my best friend would always be ready to defend me against anyone, no matter what. Caroline shifted to me, her eyes filled with hatred that made my skin itch. "Look at you, Avery, nothing.. you're nothing but trash. The moon goddess cursed Craig to be with you. He deserved better. He made you who you are. He gave you your title. You didn't earn it. You weren't even born in it. You don't belong here. You're just a dirty tramp. Let's be honest: everyone around here thinks like I do.” Carolina chuckled cruelly as she raised her drink as a weapon. Cady grabbed hold of me by my wrist and shoved me behind her. "You better back off now, bitch." She told Carolina, who could only smirk in response. She knew that Cady's wolf was strong and could quickly bring her down if she wanted to. She stepped closer to me, not taking her eyes off of me. That horrible cruel smirk was still on her face. “You’re just a weakling Avery. Craig is better off with me.” At first I didn’t feel the force of her unexpected hands on me. Suddenly I felt myself falling backwards and before I could stop myself, I was drenched in freezing cold water. Carolina grinned at me with a satisfied smirk on her face. “Oh dear, Avery. Perhaps next time you should be more careful.” She sauntered off with a chuckle. Cady growled as she helped me up from the water and I wanted to run after Carolina and strangle her but I stopped in my tracks, unable to move. Suddenly, an unbearable wave of agony rippled through my chest. It was sharp and nothing that I had ever experienced before. It felt as if my insides were being crushed. I doubled over, clutching my sides; my vision blurred, and everything around me swirled as if I were on a rollercoaster ride. Images of my past with Craig flashed through my mind: the laughter, the happiness, the tears, even our first kiss, the first time we slept together when he marked and mated with me. And then screams came from my own throat as I fell to the ground in a heap. Panic swept through the rest of the pack like wildfire. I held my head in my hands and closed my eyes, pleading for the pain to go away. “Beta Craig has died.” Those words pierced through our shared pack's mind link; it felt like someone had put a jagged knife through my head. Voices echoed in disbelief, anger, mixed emotions with sorrow. It wasn't a joke. It was like a horror movie. How could he be dead? “No! No!” I whispered, and then I let out an agonising scream of pain. He couldn't be gone!
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Bound To My Alpha Mate Facing Reality
The following days passed in a blur of grief, denial and anger. I couldn't wrap my head around the reality that Craig was gone. He was never coming back.I stood at the foot of his grave, the autumn blowing around me as I watched his polished wooden coffin lowered into the freshly dug grave. I felt sick to the pit of my stomach as numbness enveloped me like a thick, heavy blanket. It was an unbearable weight. This would be the last time I saw my true love again.I closed my eyes, and all I saw was his face. His last words echoed. “I need you, Avery, don't leave me.” It cut through me like a knife. I wanted to scream and order them to dig him back up and let him out because there was no way he could be dead. This couldn't be real.Whispers floated through the air like poisonous clouds drifting towards me and sticking to my skin.“She left him when he needed her. They were supposed to go to the celebrations together, how could she leave him behind?”“She broke his heart, and now he's de
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-20Bound To My Alpha Mate Chains of injustice
The mouldy air of the dungeon clung to my skin, roughing itself around me like a snake. I was kneeling on the cold stone floor, my body weak from the effects of that silver chain that Caroline made the guards bound me in.The darkness seemed to be whispering doubts into my ear, taught me of my guilt, of the above celebrated the life of my mate can’t believe that they were to blame on me confetti a pair of footsteps down the hallway, a wave of tension. I looked up through the bars to see that one of the guards showed me a flicker of compassion, his eyes wide with uncertainty.“Miss Avery, I’m sorry we had to bring you down here,” he said apologetically. Glancing over his shoulder as if to make sure he was alone. “I know that I shouldn’t be talking to you. But I’m not convinced that you killed Craig. You don’t belong down here.” He said sadly.“What do you mean?” I was surprised by his kindness towards me.”You have seen for yourself what they think of me. They think I did it.” I shook m
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-20Bound To My Alpha Mate Escape
I lay down on the cold, damp floor of the dungeon, trying to block out the sound of Carolina’s laugh ringing in my ears. She was twisted and venomous.I thought about what had happened in the pack. I loved Craig, which I always had right from the start.I remember that day, so clearly I had fainted at the pack border, and when I opened my eyes, Craig's face was the first that I saw, and I knew in that instant that he was my mate, my saviour. Everyone in the pack looked down on me, but they wouldn’t bully me in an obvious way because they had a lot of respect for beta Craig, although I knew deep down that they probably wouldn’t mind giving me a hard time when they got the chance I wasn’t from this pack and didn’t even have a wolf. I wasn’t part of their family.. when I think back on my life before coming here, it’s just a blank. I don’t remember anything from my life before the Moonshadow Pack. I was grateful for everything Craig had done for me. He looked out for me, and Cady was my o
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-20Bound To My Alpha Mate Why is the alpha here?
My eyes fluttered open to the strike brightness of what looked like a hospital room. I squinted at the sudden intrusive of light and my heart was racing with disorientation. The stark reminder of what I had just escaped filled my mind-the dungeon I had been thrown into, the escape and the accusations, the betrayal and death of my mate.“Awake, I see.” The deep voice sent chills down my spine. Turning my head slowly, I found the Alpha leaning against the wall, arms crossed and eyes boring into me. His expression serious that it made my stomach turn. I wanted to scramble from the bed and run away. I couldn’t be here anymore. I knew he would banish me from this pack and then what? I would die at the hands of rogues.“Alpha please,” I whispered, unable to keep the tremor from my voice. I expected his fury. I had been blamed for the death of the beta after all. My mate. I should be grieving and being comforted for my loss not blamed and forced to feel like a criminal. I deserved that at th
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-20Bound To My Alpha Mate The mask falls
“I don’t like to be your little project, Alpha Zane. I want to be able to stand on my own two feet, without needing your help or being seen as somebody’s trailing shadow.” I crossed my arms over my chest and“You’re wrong.” Zane’s voice softened as genuine concern etched his features. I couldn’t help but think about how handsome he was. Oh goddess! Why oh why was I having these thoughts. I felt safe with the alpha by my side, despite the fact he had a terrible reputation for being a playboy who only cared about his next bed notch. I swallowed hard, the urge to touch his lips was getting to much for me.“I am not giving you help because I feel that you need it or because I feel sorry for you. I am here because you matter to me.” The sincerity in his words made my heart flutter. He was the alpha and could have anyone he wanted.“I want you, Avery Woods. I see potential in you and want you by my side.” He stated as if reading my mind. I shook my head in disbelief. Was I dreaming this?He
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-20Bound To My Alpha Mate An undeniable connection
The sterile room, draped in shades of pale cream and stark white, felt both comforting and suffocating. I blinked against the harsh fluorescent lights overhead, the soft beeping of machines providing an odd sense of calm in an otherwise tumultuous existence. My mind was still reeling from the whirlwind of events that brought me to this point—a chaotic storm of grief, betrayal, and the crushing weight of loss.With a slow, heavy exhale, I sank deeper into the hospital bed's pillows, closing my eyes as I tried to block out the memories swirling around me. I could still see Craig's face, hear his laughter echoing in my mind—a sound that had once been a melody of happiness but now felt like an ominous ghost haunting every thought.The quiet stillness was abruptly broken by the soft click of the door opening. I opened my eyes to see Alpha Zane step through, his tall frame instantly bathing the room in an air of warmth and strength. His presence alone was enough to draw my attention away fr
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-20Bound To My Alpha Mate By your side
“I just wish everything would go back to normal,” I confessed, feeling the weight of my emotions press down on me. “I didn’t ask for any of this to happen.”Zane nodded, his expression thoughtful. “None of us did, but this is now part of your story. How you handle it defines you, Avery.”“Intense words for a playboy Alpha,” I teased lightly, a smile breaking through my despair as I recalled his reputation.He chuckled, a deep, warm sound that reverberated through the air. “Believe it or not, there’s more to me than just my reputation. I’ve had my share of struggles.”“What kind of struggles?” I ventured, curiously peeking into the man behind the title.Zane’s eyes took on a distant look as he reflected. “I’ve faced my own tragedies and losses. Learning what’s really important requires time. I failed to cherish someone dear to me, thinking I had all the time in the world.”“Is that why you…never seemed to settle down?” I asked tentatively. “Because you were afraid?”“Perhaps. It can be
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-20Bound To My Alpha Mate Shocking Revelation
The dim light filtering through the tall windows of the pack hall did little to cast out the oppressive atmosphere inside. It felt as if the very walls were holding their breaths, waiting for the inevitable collision of fates about to unfold. The murmur of low conversations filled the room as pack members assembled, their faces a mixture of curiosity, suspicion, and judgment.I sat in a makeshift chair that felt far too small for the weight pressing down on my chest. Zane was by my side, a solid presence radiating strength and resolve. His fingers brushed against mine, grounding me in a sea of uncertainty. I couldn’t believe we had reached this moment, where my reality would be questioned openly, the stakes higher than I had ever imagined.As the room began to quiet, the towering figure of the Alpha stepped forward, commanding attention without even needing to raise his voice. His presence dominated the space, and the weight of his authority wrapped around me like a protective cloak.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-20
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Bound To My Alpha Mate Ready or not
Avery's POVThe truth hung in the air, thick and heavy, as the reality of Kendra’s words crashed over us. I was pregnant. The phrase echoed in my mind, a blend of disbelief and a rush of emotions that felt almost overwhelming. Joy, fear, excitement, and anxiety erupted within me, a chaotic storm swirling in my chest.Zane’s arm tightened around my shoulders, grounding me as my thoughts spiraled. He captured my gaze, his eyes shimmering with a mixture of emotions that mirrored my own. In that moment, the world outside lost its significance, and all that mattered was us—what we had created together. “I—” I struggled to articulate my thoughts, words tumbling over one another in my mind. “What do we do now?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, as I searched his expression for answers.“We figure it out together,” Zane replied, his voice steady but laced with emotion. “We take it one step at a time.” There wasn’t a hint of doubt in his demeanor, and as the gravity of my situation sa
Bound To My Alpha Mate Pregnant
Avery’s POV A heavy silence settled around us, punctuated only by the ticking clock on the wall and the soft rustle of packaging as Kendra set up the pregnancy test. Time felt suspended, each second stretching into eternity. My heart raced, caught between fear and anticipation, while my mind churned with unanswered questions. Zane’s presence was a steadying force beside me. His hand remained entwined with mine, his thumb tracing soothing circles on my palm. I wanted to focus on the comfort of his touch, but the enormity of what was about to happen loomed large in my thoughts. “What if I’m not ready for this?” I repeated, more to myself than to him, the thought echoing like a haunting melody. “Avery, nobody is ever fully ready,” Zane replied, his voice a low rumble of support. “But we’ll figure it out together. Whatever this result is, we’ll tackle it as a team." His unwavering confidence was soothing, yet my own doubts antagonized me. I didn’t want to let fear dictate my life, bu
Bound To My Alpha Mate What now?
Craig’s POV As Delilah led the way through the thicket, I kept a vigilant eye on our surroundings, scanning for any signs of danger the moment we stepped away from the safety of our temporary haven. I could feel my pulse pounding in my ears, each beat echoing the urgency of our situation.“Where exactly are we going?” I whispered to Delilah as we navigated the dense undergrowth, branches snagging at my clothes as if they were trying to hold me back from the path ahead.“To the old hunting lodge,” she answered quickly, darting glances behind us. “It’s abandoned, but it should be worn enough that no one is likely to search it.”“We can’t stay there long,” I warned, my gut twisted with the knowledge that time was not on our side. “What if they track us?”“They might, but the longer we stay away from Alpha Zane’s territory, the better. They’ll be searching for you, no doubt. We need to throw them off your trail.” That thought should have reassured me, but instead, fear twisted tighter i
Bound To My Alpha Mate There for you, Avery
Zane’s grip on my hand tightened as he considered my question, his brow furrowing under the weight of uncertainty. “Then we take it one step at a time, just like Kendra said,” he replied softly, his voice steady despite the turmoil in the air. “We’ll talk about it. We’ll figure it out together. No matter what.”His confidence was both comforting and terrifying. I opened my eyes and met his gaze, searching for reassurance amidst the chaos of my thoughts. “But what if I’m not ready for this, Zane?” My voice trembled as I spoke, fear and vulnerability tumbling forth like a flood. “What if I can’t be the person that a baby needs?”Zane’s expression softened, compassion radiating from him. “Avery, none of us are ever fully ready for things like this. Life throws us challenges, and we just adapt. You’re strong; I've seen you face things that would break others. Plus, you wouldn’t be doing this alone.” I felt a spark of warmth at his words, but doubt still lingered. “And what about you? Are
Bound To My Alpha Mate Feeling unwell
Avery's POV As I gazed into Zane’s eyes, a warm afterglow surrounded us, melting away the remnants of our earlier conflict. But as that sense of connection enveloped me, I felt a sudden wave of nausea crash over me. A bead of cold sweat trickled down my back as I pulled away from Zane, the world around me beginning to spin.“Um, I—” I stammered, my voice faltering. “I think I need to sit down for a—”Before I could finish my sentence, the room tilted precariously, and I stumbled, clutching my stomach. Panic surged through me as I rushed to the side, barely making it to the bathroom just in time. I barely managed to turn on the light before the contents of my stomach surged forth, heaving violently as dry heaves followed. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes, more from the shock than the physical discomfort.“Avery!” Zane called out, his voice echoing with alarm just outside the door. I could hear his footsteps rushing in my direction.The door swung open, and I looked up to see hi
Bound To My Alpha Mate Defiant
Avery's POV“I understand more than you think,” I said, matching his intensity with my own. “But I refuse to let that weight crush my spirit—or my ability to fight for it.”“For once, can’t you just trust that I know what’s best?” he demanded, his voice thick with emotion. “Trust goes both ways, Zane,” I countered, my heart pounding in my chest. “If I can’t trust you to hear me out, if I can’t have a say in our direction, then I might as well be standing alone in this fight.”“Fine then!” Zane thundered, his frustration spilling over as he turned away from me, fuming under the pressure of our conversation. “If you want to defy me, I will take actions necessary to ensure you’re safe, even if it means locking you in here.”My breath hitched in my throat, anger flaring once again. “Are you really willing to go that far? To actually isolate me from everything and everyone?”“Maybe I need to!” he snapped, but his voice faltered as he saw my expression. “Avery, I don’t want to—but you leav
Bound To My Alpha Mate Safety first
Avery's POV“I think you're being ridiculous now.” I told my mate crossly. I had had enough of being treated like a child. Did he forget he was my mate not my parent? Zane’s face darkened with determination, and I could see the internal struggle playing out in his eyes. “I’m not compromising your safety for the sake of freedom, Avery,” he said, voice low but laced with urgency. “The last thing I want is for something to happen to you because I wasn’t vigilant.”“Vigilant?” I echoed incredulously, feeling the heat rise in my chest. “This isn’t vigilance; it’s imprisonment! You can’t just decide to lock me away because you think it’s for my own good.”His expression hardened, frustration flickering just beneath the surface. “You think it’s easy for me to do this? You’re not seeing the whole picture! If that rogue is a genuine threat, I won’t allow you to put yourself in harm’s way.”“And what do you think you’re doing by ordering me around?” I countered, every word coated with convicti
Bound To My Alpha Mate Stranger danger
Craig’s POV My heart dropped, and for a moment, I couldn’t speak. It was someone I thought I’d never see again—a relic of my past that threatened to unravel everything I’d fought to leave behind. “Its me.” I said. She stepped closer and gasped in disbelief. “I can't believe its you. Where have you been?” I stared at the girl in front of me. “I can't talk about it right now. Does anyone know you are here?” I prayed she was alone. She shook her head. “Nobody is with me, but I'm sure they will soon. They will know about your secret, before long they will. Believe me, Craig.” Delilah. She was an old friend from the pack. She had disappeared out of the blue and nobody had mentioned her since. I thought she was dead! “They are coming.” she whispered. A chill ran down my spine at her words. “What do you mean? Who’s coming?” I searched her face for answers, but all I found was a mixture of concern and urgency. “There are rogues within the pack borders. They haven't gone in on Alpha Zan
Bound To My Alpha Mate Second thoughts?
Craig’s POV “Craig, maybe we should call it a day and just go back home. To the pack?” my eyes snapped to Carolina’s in dismay. Had i heard her correctly? She wanted to return to the one place that I was running from. “You think I am stupid enough to go back to that place?” I shook my head as we walked together. My fathers shouts still echoed in my head. Carolina's expression hardened, the resolute fire in her gaze clashing with the anxiety gnawing at my insides. “I know, but we can’t stay here with Terrance lurking around. He knows how to get to us now. We need protection, and Alpha Zane can offer that.” Cady was silent, her eyes darting between us as she seemed to process everything. The weight of Terrance's revelation hung heavily over us, and I realized how unprepared we truly were for the storm looming ahead. “Protection?” I echoed, disbelief coloring my voice. “You really think Zane would provide that? He believes I’m dead, and he won’t take kindly to what’s essentiall
