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CHAPTER THIRTEEN
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2023-01-07 17:31:55
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Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER FOURTEEN
“Wonderful,” Catherine says. “I’m not sure that’s a good idea,” Kole replies.“It’s okay,” I tell him. “I’ll hear her out and then maybe you’ll let us be, right?” I ask. “You can leave us alone to do as we wish.”“Sure,” she shrugs. “Hear me out and I’ll let you decide what to do from there, once you have all the information you need.”It’s not exactly promising, but it’s a start at least. I feel bad though for the way it makes Kole look uncomfortable. It seems like he really doesn’t want me to talk to her. But I already agreed to, so Catherine and I start walking down the river while Kole stays behind.As we walk, I realize she can probably hurt me if she wants to. I have better odds of fighting one person instead of three, but it’s still a risk. I’m still not in the mood for a fight.“It seems like you really think you love Kole,” Catherine says.“Of course, I do,” I reply. “I love Kole. He’s my mate.“I’m sorry if I’ve gotten in between you two, that was never my intentio
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-01-07Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER FIFTEEN
“I’d stay away from him if I were you,” Catherine says. “I’m already in too deep, but I can tell that you’re not.“You still have a chance to get away from him before he ruins your life too. He certainly did ruin mine. He ended all the lives of the people he loved most.“And if he could do that to his own pack, imagine what he could do to you.”I don’t want to even think about it.I know Kole could kill me if he wants to. He could destroy me in so many different ways. He’s stronger than me. Faster than me.He won’t though. I know that he’ll never hurt me. I trust him.I still want to talk to him though. Not because I believe her, but because I want to get to the bottom of this. I need to get to the bottom of this.I start walking back to Kole and Catherine doesn’t follow me, thankfully. I’m a little surprised at that. If she does think she’s telling the truth, then I would assume she’d want to come with me to make sure Kole also tells me the truth.It’s simply more proof
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-01-07Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER SIXTEEN
KOLE’S POV“How could you do something like that?” Kierra asks me, horrified.She’s looking at me like I’m a monster and I can’t blame her.“I ask myself that every single day,” I say. “And I still don’t have an answer. There is no good answer.”“I just… I can’t…” Tears form as she tries to scramble for words and I feel awful for making her feel this way.I feel even worse about what happened to my pack. How could I do something like that to them?“I’m the reason they’re dead,” I admit, as everything within me hardens so I can face this.It’s difficult to admit to, but it’s the truth. And I deserve the pain this will bring me. I deserve every last bit of it.I know Kierra is going to leave me. Anyone would leave me after that, but especially her. Especially considering her pack was also murdered.I should’ve stayed away from her. This is only going to cause us both so much pain.It wasn’t really my choice though, I know that. I couldn’t have stayed away from her even if I t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-01-07Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
KOLE’S POVI return to the only place I know that feels like home, even though it’s just a shadow of what once was. I can’t help but wonder if going here hurts me or helps me. But this is where I end up each time.Back at the beginning. Back at the end. I can’t escape this place. I can’t escape my mistakes and I know I never will.I fall to my knees in the middle of the grove, under the pink leaves of the cherry trees. And I feel so weak. I’m so drained. I’m devastated.“Do I deserve to die?” I ask the ghosts. They never answer.“I’m sure you think I do,” I say. “I deserve to die after what I did to you. I deserve to be punished. I deserve to be unhappy for the rest of my life.“That’s why he left me alive. He left me to pay for my mistake by living without you. He left me here so I’d have to suffer each day.“And I… I miss you so much. I miss all of you. I’m so deeply sorry for everything.”I bow my head hoping that somehow they’ll hear me. I know they would never forg
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-01-07Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
“Your mother seems like a wise and wonderful woman,” I say, as I step out from behind the trees.After I left Kole, I didn’t want to go back to my pack quite yet. I’m still not sure how I’d ever face them.So, I came here.Maybe I knew I’d find him here.Maybe deep down I knew there was more to the story.Whatever the reason, I’m glad I came. I can’t be mad at him for what he did. I can’t resent him for something his family has forgiven him for.“She was,” Kole says, as he stands. “She still is I suppose, wherever she is now. What are you doing here?”“It’s a peaceful place,” I say. “And I needed some peace.“Plus, we’re mates. I think that has something to do with it. Life brings us together because we’re meant to be together. You know that.”“I do,” he says as he walks towards me.My heart beats faster as he does so. I just want to be near him. I need to be near him.“I’ve always known that,” he says.“I know,” I reply. “I wish you would’ve known your worth all along to
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-01-07Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER NINETEEN
“Get away from her!” Troy says. Our beautiful moment is broken by his demands as Kole and I part reluctantly.“Kierra is my mate,” Troy continues, his eyes red with fury. “She’s always been mine and she will always be mine.” Troy turns to me and I see all his pain, which is concerning. It’ll give him the kind of strength we don’t want him to have right now.“I messed up,” Troy says. “I get that. I should’ve stood up for you more. I should’ve stood up for us. I shouldn’t have let other people get in my head like that.“But I’m sorry, Kierra. I truly am sorry. And if you give me another chance, I’ll do so much better.“My priorities were messed up before. I didn’t even realize that at the time, but they were. I was focused too much on status, popularity, power. All the things that aren’t as important as the bond with my mate is.“I’m going to put you first, Kierra. I’m going to show you how much I love you. Things will be so much better.”It’s all the things I wanted him to say
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-01-07Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER TWENTY
CATHERINE’S POV“What happened to you?” I ask, as I run up to the fallen wolf.He shifts into a human that I don’t recognize.“I was attacked,” he says. “I was attacked by a vile, awful rouge. And…”His face pales as a different sort of pain overcomes him.“I was attacked by a rouge and by the woman I love,” he says. “I thought he manipulated her and that’s why she’s turned on me. I still think that’s true.“But maybe it’s more than that though because she’s the one who pushed me off the mountain.” He pauses and looks up at me. “Can you believe that? The woman I love pushed me off a mountain. “I’ve known her for awhile now and we were in love. We were finally reaching that sweet point where we could be together. “And all of a sudden this man we’ve never met before comes in and suddenly they’re in love. Somehow he casts this weird spell on her and she forgets all about me. She pushed me off a mountain!”The story sounds familiar. Too familiar. “Is this woman’s name Kierra
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-01-07Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER TWENTY ONE
“Good morning, beautiful,” Kole says. It’s something so simple, something said across mornings everywhere. A bit cliché even.But when it comes from his lips like that, it sounds like the most special thing in the world. Anything is extra wonderful coming from him. I’m just grateful for every second I get to spend near him. I’m grateful for every word.“Good morning,” I say. “It’s lovely to wake up to you.”“It’s even lovelier waking up to you,” he tells me. “Especially since we now know that no one can creep up on us again.”We lay on the mountain top still since we decided to spend the night here. It was a good decision.Now, we can see anyone who might be coming for us. And we can tackle them together like we did with Troy.“I’m kind of gross though,” I say. “Is there anywhere nearby where we can shower?”“I know of a waterfall,” Kole suggests.His eyes sparkle at the thought. A waterfall sounds wonderful. Being in the water with Kole sounds even better.“Would you like s
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2023-01-07
Bab terbaru
Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER THIRTY ONE
It’s the day I’ve been waiting for my whole life. The day I always knew would be special, but never quite as amazing as this.I finish my braiding my hair and place the veil with the gold circlet on my head. I look in the mirror and see a vision of my dreams coming true in front of me.My cream-colored dress hits every curve perfectly. The lace gives it that extra, added touch. With diamonds to adorn the bodice. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted.He’s everything I’ve wanted. I know that the groom isn’t supposed to see the bride until I walk down the aisle, but I want to see him so badly. I need to be near him. Being apart like this is a special kind of torture.“I love you,” I say, looking at a picture of Kole. “I will always love. My heart is forever yours.”Finally, satisfied with the look, I leave the cabin I’ve been getting ready in and the music starts. We decided on an original song written just for us, rather than going with the traditional wedding march. I step in time wi
Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER THIRTY
“Give me the potion back!” I say, knocking into Catherine in my wolf form.I’m usually not the type to be aggressive. I let people walk all over me. But I’m done with that.I keep almost losing Kole over it, so now I’m down with being weak. I’m done with not fighting back.I’m going to be strong.I’m going to stand up for myself.I’m going to figure this out, no matter what it takes.“You’re crazy!” Catherine says, shifting as I tumble into her.She tries to lash at me, stopping my attack.I counter, trying to subdue her. Kole watches in shock as Catherine and I fight, scrambling along the ground for that precious antidote. “Stop!” Kole says, as Catherine nips me. “What is going on.”Catherine shifts into human form so she looks like the rational one while I stay in my wolf form.I have her pinned to the ground, completely in control of this situation.Maybe Kole is judging me for it.I don’t care what it looks like.This has honestly become about more than just him. I
Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER TWENTY NINE
The panic that I won’t get there in time drives me forward even faster. It’s strange because I still don’t quite know why I feel the urge to be there. I don’t know exactly how I feel about Kole.But I know I need to be near him.I know I need to figure things out.So, I run in my wolf form, since it’s the quickest way for me to get around. And I keep running without pause. I push myself faster, faster.I’m almost at the waterfall when I’m stopped by a copper-colored wolf. We quickly shift into human form because I get the sense that this wolf isn’t my foe. Though once I see her for who she is, I’m not too sure of that anymore.“What are you doing here?” Catherine asks with a mean glint in her eye.“I’m here to talk to Kole,” I say. “I need to see him. I need to sort this out.”Catherine crosses her arms over her chest. “I thought you already had everything sorted.”“Right,” I scoff. “You just thought the potion would work better than it has. You thought I’d be gone for good
Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT
“I need to find Kole,” I say, once I take the first dose of the potion.“How clear is your mind?” Norah asks. “What are your feelings for him now?”I’ve grown to know her better as we waited for the potion to stew, so she knows all about what happened with Kole and I. She knows that I need to remember everything about him so I can make a solid decision.“I’m not sure,” I admit. “My mind is a bit clearer now though. I’m remembering things more. I feel like I’d be able to function again.“But I’m not sure exactly how I feel about Kole. My mind is still hazy with him. I don’t trust him. I don’t know if I love him.”“But you feel like you need to find him,” Norah says.“Yes,” I reply. “I have this intense need and desire to find him. It feels like it’s the most important thing in my life right now. It’s difficult to explain but…”“It’s the oddity of mates,” Norah says in an understanding tone. “That connection is one that no one can quite comprehend or explain, no matter how many pe
Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN
“You know this is what you want,” Catherine says, as she comes over and kisses me.Kissing her feels nothing like kissing Kierra, which is part of the reason I allow Catherine to kiss me.My heart is shattered, bleeding. Kierra is gone and she’s made it clear so many times that she doesn’t want to be with me.It’s awful because I want to be with her more than I’ve ever wanted to be with anyone else. I love her. She’s my mate.She can’t see it though. She’s never going to see it. She wants me to be away from her.So, I try to distract myself with Catherine. I’m trying to respect Kierra’s wishes in that way. I’m trying to be a good mate.It’s hard though. When doing what Kierra wants means being with someone else, it’s the most difficult thing I’ve done.“I want Kierra,” I admit.Catherine’s body goes ridged and I hate how I keep hurting her.“I’m sorry,” I say. “But it’s true. I want you to know it’s true before we go through with this. So you can decide if you don’t want to go
Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER TWENTY SIX
The next few days are terrifying as I struggle through the forest, trying to find someone who can help me. Finally, I reach the small gathering of witches, sorcerers, and other magical folks that keep their distance while being the hot spot for people who need that extra help. It has a cute charm to it, where psychics offer to read fortunes, there are shops for doing magic, and other wares I wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else.I’m looking for one thing in particular though.I go straight into the potions shop.The woman running it is kind of intimidating with dark hair and red eyes that look like they’re ready to ooze blood. She gives me this wicked smile that makes me want to run.But I need to get through this haze. I need to work this out. It’s worth the risk.“Good afternoon,” she says, in a voice that’s utterly whimsical. “I don’t think I’ve seen you in here before, which is wonderful.“New customers are my favorite. Can I interest you in a long discussion about poti
Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE
As Catherine walks away, I realize I have no choice but to follow her. Even though she’s the reason I’m in this position, she’s the only lifeline I have. I hate her.I need her.“Why would you do this to me?” I ask her, as I follow her through the woods.“Because I’m trying to protect you,” she says. “I’m your friend, Kierra. I’m just trying to protect you.“The potion has helped you see things clearly when you were turning a blind eye to them before. You see that Kole has bad intentions now. Before, you suspected it, but now you know for sure.”As she says that, I remember being suspicious of Kole before all of this. “I left him because of that,” I say. “I’m not sure why I’m telling you this, other than it seems to help me understand things better when I say them out loud.“But I did break things off with him at one point of time. Because I worried he’d hurt me like everyone else has.“Well, I guess my pack didn’t mean to hurt me. They didn’t want to leave me. But you kno
Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR
As night falls, I become even more terrified.I thought my confusion centered around Kole alone, and that once I reached clarity on that, then I’d be set with everything else.And I have reached clarity on that. I realize now he was just using me, laughing at me. He was mocking me like all the others.Yet there are other things that have yet to come into focus as well.I don’t remember much and more and more of my memory is slipping away as I walk away from him.It’s like my mind is unraveling and I don’t know where to go. I don’t know what to do.I walk in circles, trying to figure things out.Where should I go? What should I do?Where do I belong?I don’t even know if I have a home. Or if I do have a home, where that home is. I don’t know anything and that terrifies me. It feels like I can’t trust my own mind.Because I can’t. I can’t trust my own mind when it tricks me like this. And I’m terrified because what am I missing?Will I ever find it again?I’m terrified
Bound to the Alpha CHAPTER TWENTY THREE
KOLE’S POVShe doesn’t even say she loves me back.That’s how I know she truly means it this time. She isn’t just pushing me away because she’s afraid to be so close like she was last time. She’s not unsure this time.She truly believes everything she said. She doesn’t trust me.She doesn’t love me.My mate doesn’t love me.My heart feels like it’s bleeding on the ground and I just don’t understand how this keeps happening. Having a mate isn’t supposed to be like this. We aren’t supposed to keep falling apart like this. She shouldn’t keep leaving me like she does. She does though. She keeps leaving me and I’m exhausted. I’m heartbroken. I don’t know what to do. “Why Kierra?” I mumble. “Why do you do this to me? What did I ever do to you to make you hurt me so?”I start walking to the place I always go to, but I’m not sure that I will find her there, so I don’t get far before returning to the waterfall.I am disgusting regardless. I do need a bath and I hope that dippi
