RHEA'S POV I sat tucked away in a corner, watching the crowd sway and spin on the dance floor. Tonight was Miles’ birthday and the long-awaited moment when he would officially take on the role of Alpha. Alphas from far and wide had shown up, along with their entourages of high-ranking pack mem
A moment later, I heard my mother’s voice through the mind-link. ‘Rhea, I need you to do something for me.’ I sighed. Couldn’t I go one night without someone summoning me? “Evans, I’ll be right back,” I said, excusing myself and making my way to my mother. She greeted me with an oddly warm smile,
Minutes later, feeling the warm buzz of the alcohol and the telltale signs of needing a restroom, I noticed the elders had all left. Alpha Dennis and Luna Lisa had excused themselves too, leaving the younger crowd to take over the night. It was a relief, at least, that I could slip away without anyo
RHEA’S POV I stretched out in bed, feeling a sense of happiness, I hadn’t felt in a long while. Miles’ scent still enveloped me, meaning he was still on the bed. I could still feel his warmth beside me, the solidity of his chest, and his strong arms around me. My eyes fluttered open, and I came
We both froze, our heads snapping toward the door. It was Roxy. Goddess, no. If Roxy found me here like this, naked in her boyfriend’s room, the fallout would be catastrophic. Miles’ face mirrored my own panic, his eyes darting around the room in search of a solution. “Get in the closet,” he hisse
ROXY’S POV “Arrrgh!” I screamed, sweeping everything off the table in one violent motion, feeling the hot surge of rage burn through me. My mother was at my side in an instant, placing a steadying hand on my shoulder. “Roxy, honey,” she said, her voice calm. “Losing your temper won’t solve a
MILES’ POV I still carried the guilt of what happened between Rhea and me. It had been a few days now, and I still couldn’t bring myself to put it behind me. Knowing I betrayed Roxy like that made me loathe myself. Stepping into the role of Alpha had been nothing short of overwhelming. Endles
Two Months Later... RHEA’S POV “Mommy, Mommy, Mommy!” Roxy’s voice rang out like a siren as she burst into the living room. I ignored her, focusing instead on setting the last plate on the table for dinner. It was a small victory that she’d come home just in time. The last thing I needed was for
Collision RHEA’S POV “Wow! This place is a wonder,” Stella exclaimed as we stepped out of the car and made our way toward the entrance of the medical research center. She wasn’t exaggerating. The place was nothing short of breathtaking. The sleek skyscraper stood tall, and the glass facade reflec
Closed Hearts MILES’ POV “Miles, the reporter from Alante is in the mansion. Remember what we discussed,” Evans’ voice came through the phone. “This is good for the business. Please don’t scare the poor woman away with your frosty alpha demeanor.” I grunted in response and ended the call without
I couldn’t see myself falling in love with anyone again. That ship had sailed, sunk, and been eaten by metaphorical sharks. Sure, I had tried a few casual relationships, but there was no spark, no connection. My heart felt like an empty shell. These days, the only things that made me feel alive were
Another Rejection SEVEN YEARS LATER... RHEA’S POV “Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you!” The off-key chorus from the crowd around me and the cake was both endearing and mildly amusing. I couldn’t help but smile widely as they clapped and cheered, their enthusiasm infectious. T
“Alpha! Watch out!” Instinctively, I spun on my heel, but it was too late. A rogue who was unnoticed amidst the chaos, had leapt out of the shadows with a crude spear in his hand. The weapon struck me with brutal force, the sharp edge slicing through my abdomen. Pain erupted in my stomach, sharp an
Fate's Double Edge Seven Months Later... MILES’ POV I woke with a jolt as thunder roared across the night sky, followed by a flash of lightning that lit up the room for a brief moment. My heart was racing, though I couldn’t tell if it was from the storm or the dream I had just escaped. My sleep h
“Marisa said he begged Hailey to come back to him, but she refused. She wanted nothing more to do with him or his mother.” She sniffed again, fresh tears flowing down her cheeks. “Hailey died during childbirth. The same night she gave birth to Rhea; I went into premature labor. They rushed me to Mar
Tides of Guilt and Grief MILES’ POV I watched as Roxy’s mother was escorted into the dimly lit interrogation room; her hands were bound with silver cuffs that gleamed under the harsh light. Her face was streaked with dried tears, her eyes swollen and red. She kept her gaze firmly on the floor, a
I clenched my fists at his audacity but kept my tone level. “Miles, I don’t want trouble with you or your pack. And I certainly don’t want to disrespect your parents, just as you’ve disrespected mine today. But I’ll say this one last time, Rhea isn’t here. If she were, do you think my parents would’