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Chosen Mate A twist of game.
IRIS.I left the path immediately and went in search of Alpha Arnold. I was careful of passing through the path where those idiots had laid the traps that was enough to take someone’s life. Which was all the more reason for me to get to Alpha Arnold very fast before he would be pushed to his early grave by walking straight into the destruction that had been set for him. I hurried with my half walking, half running that I was doing so that I would be able to meet the man at the right moment. By now, judging by how the sun was beating my head furiously, I knew that the man would be almost done with his meeting with the leader of the pack we were currently in. So, if I wanted to save his life and I didn’t want to do it at a time that would be late and would lead to regret, i had to be fast about itI got to the clearing at a recorded time and dashed straight for the packhouse. Even though I couldn't tell where the meeting hall was, I knew that I should be able to see someone that would
Chosen Mate His judgment.
IRISHoly fucking shit!My breath ceased for a couple of seconds. Even if I wanted to breath, I couldn't do it. How could I possibly do that when the truth I knew was now a lie to me and everyone around at the moment? Never in a million years woukd I ever have been able to imagine that these men would think about doing such a thing. At most when they found out about my presence with them when they were laying the trap, they should have attempted to kill me so that their plans would not fail. Yet, they had gone on to continue the preparation and still ruined it with their very own hands.All for what? Because they wanted to get me out of their ways?How could these people even turn the table around in just a matter of minutes?"What the hell does this mean?!"I snapped back to reality when I heard the annoyed voice of Alpha Arnold backing at me. I knew at once that I had somehow gotten into a mess that would be hard for me to clean up. Or perhaps it was the man who had done the report
Chosen Mate Abandoned and lonely.
IRIS.I couldn't defend myself anymore in the presence of this man. I didn't even want to!Why should I bother to explain stuff to a man who didn't think it twice to accept the words of his people against mine just because they all claimed to have a nose for smelling what individuals should smell like and they knew I was at the site already? Why couldn't they just accept the fact that I said I was there before because I wanted to see what these men were doing and I wanted to be able to incriminate them in the right way?I didn't even want to do that! Not even if the man came crawling back to apologize and demand that I tell my own side of the story. To him, I was a sinner, and that was the way I was going to let it remain.Despite trying my best to make sure that I didn't let out the tears that were threatening to spill, it still came. I swiped at my left side of the face angrily, nor wanting to display the moment of hurt again.And hurt was the underestimated word to show how I felt
Chosen Mate Back for her.
ALPHA ARNOLDIn a world that was supposed to buzz with conversations, I chose silence. I became an observer, a silent participant in the grand theatre of life. No words escaped my lips; they remained locked within me, carried away by the river of thoughts that flowed endlessly. I was absorbing every gesture, every expression made by the people around me.All through the ride back to the pack, I didn't say a word to anyone. In the quiet corners of my mind, I analyzed and dissected. I pondered the intricacies of human connection, the dance of emotions that guided us through life's labyrinth. My silence wasn't a barrier; it was a bridge that connected me to others in a way that spoken words never could. They understood me just right and didn't bother saying anything to me aside necessities.As night fell, the room gradually emptied. The laughter and chatter that had filled the air throughout the day faded into whispers, and then silence. I watched as one by one, the occupants of the room
Chosen Mate A touch of trust.
IRIS POVAs Arnold revealed the lengths he had gone to protect me, my emotions welled up, and tears blurred my vision. The weight of his efforts, the understanding he had shown, and the genuine concern etched across his face overwhelmed me. In that moment, all my doubts and fears melted away, replaced by an immense gratitude.Without a second thought, I rushed forward and enveloped Arnold in a tight embrace. My tears flowed freely, a mixture of relief, appreciation, and a touch of embarrassment. He had taken it upon himself to safeguard me, even when I hadn't fully realized the extent of the danger I was in."I'm so sorry for doubting you," I managed to choke out between sobs, my voice muffled against his shoulder.He returned the embrace, his arms encircling me with a reassuring strength. "Shh, it's okay. You had every right to be cautious."His words were a balm to my wounded feelings, and I clung to him as if he were my anchor. In his arms, I felt a sense of security that I hadn't
Chosen Mate The search for Iris.
ALPHA ARNOLD'S POV The next morning, as I returned to the pack, a sense of tension lingered in the air. The events of the previous day weighed heavily on my mind, and I knew that our careful plans were now being put to the test. As I stepped into the pack's territory, I couldn't shake the feeling that things were about to take a more challenging turn.My apprehensions were confirmed the moment I arrived – there, at the heart of the pack, stood Dylan. His presence was a jarring contrast to the serenity of the surroundings, and his demanding posture signaled that he meant business. He was seeking permission to search our pack, his intent clear despite the veneer of civility he attempted to maintain.As I approached, the glint of determination in his eyes met my gaze, and I braced myself for the confrontation that was about to unfold. Every fiber of my being was prepared to defend our secrets, to maintain the facade of ignorance that we had so carefully constructed."Dylan," I acknowled
Chosen Mate The battle.
DYLAN'S POVArnold's words cut through me like a knife, fueling a surge of anger that had been simmering just beneath the surface. How could he say something like that, especially when it was a topic that had been gnawing at me for far too long? The frustration, the helplessness – they all came crashing down in a rush.I clenched my fists, my jaw set in a tight line as I struggled to contain the rising tide of emotions. It wasn't just the fact that he had spoken those words, but the timing of it all. It was as if he had singled out the very thing that had been gnawing at my thoughts, the worry that had been eating away at my peace of mind.As I stared at him, my gaze steely and heated, I fought to find my voice, to respond in a way that conveyed the weight of my emotions. "You have no idea," I finally managed to grit out, my tone laced with a venomous mix of irritation and frustration.I could feel the unspoken resentment that hung in the air. Arnold's words had struck a chord, had hi
Chosen Mate A resolute.
ARNOLD'S POVThe journey back to my mansion felt like an eternity, each step a reminder of the physical and emotional exhaustion that had settled within me. The weight of my decisions, the consequences of my actions, seemed to press down on my shoulders, making the trek feel more arduous than it should have.The scuffle with Dylan had been a chaotic release of pent-up frustration, and the repercussions of that clash still lingered in the air, heavy with uncertainty. But amidst the whirlwind of emotions, the knowledge that Iris was safe brought a small glimmer of relief, a reprieve from the chaos that had consumed me.My body ached, bruises forming like battle scars across my skin. Every step was a reminder of the fight, the physical exertion that had taken its toll. I had faced off against Dylan, unleashed my anger in a reckless display of force, and now I bore the marks of that confrontation.Finally, I stepped into the mansion, the familiar surroundings a welcome sight. The silence
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Chosen Mate Left alone.
Iris.I watched the Alpha Arnold walk in with the man who had refused to grace me with his presence for a few days now. I didn't know why, but I had gone from not wanting to have anything to do with the man to simply missing his presence around.But then again, as much as I missed his presence, there was still this warning in a part of my heart that kept telling me that I should not give him the chance to get too close with me. Otherwise, I would be playing with fire. I didn't even know what that was supposed to mean, but I wanted to pay attention to my sixth sense. In a way, it had helped helped me out of trouble.A sigh escaped my lips as I turned to pick up a handkerchief so that I would be able to wipe sweat off my face. I was alerted to how well I was healing now. If it was before, rather than that sigh that I let out, I was sure that it was going to either be a groan or it was going to be me being in tears from the excruciating pain that would take over me."Let me help with tha
Chosen Mate Companionship.
Dylan.I woke up with my head banging hard like I had spent the entire night handling some dangerous mission that left my life on edge. I groaned as I got up from the bed and made my way to the...Wait? A bed? How had I gotten onto a bed? The last thing I remembered was Alpha Arnold trying to communicate with me and me rudely cutting him off. The events that follwed after that were a bit not so clear to me."Are you okay now?" I heard the gruff voice of the man I was just thinking about. I turned around and saw him sitting down on a chair, a book in hand - book that I was so sure he was not reading - and his attention duly focused on me. I looked around and saw that we were in the same hotel room we had gotten for almost a week in a row now. Or was it three days? My brain was still a bit foggy, so I couldn't think straight.But how? How did he end up being with me? Was he not supposed to be with Iris?"Is something wrong with Iris?" I asked him without even stopping to think."Oh, so
Chosen Mate A drunk Alpha Dylan.
Alpha Dylan. Days after the doctor told me those words, my heart was no longer in the right places. I lost track of myself and barely managed to keep my shit together.The possibility that the woman might never remember who I was? How absurb! Except that I knew there was nothing absurb about the matter. In fact, since I got that revelation, my mind had been far away. Why?Because every time I stepped into Iris's room, I got that look that said that I was a nobody to her, so she couldn't overly be concerned about my presence. While I tried my best to act like the words and actions didn’t get to me whenever I was with her, once I was out of her room, my heart always sank down.It was so bad that even Arnold had begun to notice the difference to me. Now, I hadn't gone to the hospital for two days in a roll after telling Arnold to only contact me if there was something wrong or if my signature was needed for something.While I was at the hospital, I tried to urge the doctor to continue
Chosen Mate Memory loss.
Alpha Dylan. Just like the first time she would ever ask me that question, my mind still went blank again. How could she always ask me the same question every time she set her eyes on me?"Iris, it is me, Dylan," I said in a lame attempt to make her remember. The doctor came over to my side and moved around me to get to her. Once he was close, he began to examine her thoroughly. Unlike the first time, no one told me to move my ass out of the way. I waited, watching as the doctor used some sort of touch to check her eyeballs, roamed his fingers in front of her, and asked her a few questions also."How do you feel now?" He asked when he was done with his examination. He had his hand on the report card that was always seated at the edge of the bed. "A bit of a headache and pain," Iris mumbled out. "Dry throat also." She added after a while.The doctor nodded and wrote some things in the card. Once he returned the card back to the usual position, he turned to look at me first, then bac
Chosen Mate Danger!
Alpha Dylan.I rushed into the hospital the next day, a few minutes past 10 in the morning. Or was it 11 AM already?I had no idea that I was extremely tired until after I got to the hotel, took a long needed shower, sank into bed and just dozed off instantly. The only thing that was not making me panic was the fact that there was no call from Arnold yet, which could only mean that Iris was fine."Good morning, sir." The receptionist, whom I didn't bother to find out her name, said to me as a form of greeting when she saw me. I nodded my head to her before letting out a short, "good morning to you, too." And then, I was rushing to get to the ICU so I would be able to see Iris for myself. "Arnold, how is she?" I called when I got closed enough for him to hear me."You are here." He said gently. He was standing close to the glass area, almost as if he was just checking her out. "There has been no casualty since you left. In fact, she opened her eyes about three times already, but they
Chosen Mate Taking turns to watch over Iris.
Alpha Dylan.Five days of no show. Five days of no reactions. Five whole days of waiting for a miracle.Iris had not shown any form of life or even danger ever since she got wheeled into the operation room for over five days now. At a point, I became so worried about her state of just lying down, looking almost lifeless. I didn't know if I should be worried about that or if it was a good news in itself. The doctor had told me that she was responding to treatment, and it was good that she was not showing any reason for crisis as that could be bad for her.Now, I was just standing outside the ICU section she was put in and watching her through the glass wall. The first day after she got in here, I visited her for the number of times allowed. The second day, I did the same. The third day, I came in once and allowed Arnold to use the second time. The fourth time, I couldn't find the courage in me to go in there and look at her when she looked like she was in a lot of pain, if the way she
Chosen Mate Keeping the secret safe.
Giselle."He failed," I muttered to Juliana the moment I got into the mansion and settled on the couch in the living room. I didn't need to tell her some more about whoever it was who failed. From the way she gasped softly, I knew that she already knew just exactly who I was talking about."I never thought he would ever fail." The maid said as a way of response.I never thought that he could either.From the way the man had handled me and the ruthless edge he had around him, I had been so sure that Beta Daniel would not have been able to survive an attack from the rogue. But somehow, that hope had been dashed."He did injure Beta Daniel heavily, though." I sighed as I remembered just how bloodied the man had been. Heck, he had even given the authority to someone else because he needed to recuperate completely. If only the rogue had managed to deal one deathly blow to the man, all my problems would be solved by now."Maybe Beta Daniel had someone help him out of the blue? Perhaps that
Chosen Mate Acting nice.
Beta Daniel. I hurried back to the pack, my blood still dripping from my injured arm to my shirt and trousers. In fact, I purposely held the arm over the clothing so that the blood would drip more on them, and it would look like I was injured in more places than just the arm.The moment I got to the gate, I was stopped by the guards who immediately camouflaged around me whole looking around, their swords ready just in case there was a danger lurking around."At ease," I said, making my voice sound low and disgruntled. "I made sure to lose the man before coming back to the pack," I told them. It would do no good to deliberately make them worry when I knew that all was well.Or could it not be?For all I knew, the other man could have played on my intelligence and was just waiting for the right time to strike me. Or maybe he was even interested in invading the pack and dominating it so that he would be the new Alpha."Still, do not let your guards down," I said as an afterthought. Afte
Chosen Mate The deal.
Beta Daniel. I was still lost in my thoughts and concern for the pack that I almost didn't notice that I was already in the forest which bordered the two packs. A squirrel made a sound, and I paused as I looked at a tree and saw the said squirrel trying to get some kind of fruit which looked like nut. Or more like trying to crack it. An army of ant interrupted the squirrel on the mission it was after. The squirrel, sad that his mission was intercepted, raced from the branch of the tree to another in order to get the ants to leave him, still holding on to rhe nut like it's light depended on it.I laughed at the small event I had just witnessed. I tsked and ignored the squirrel and the ants and began to make my way back to the pack. I tensed when I noticed that there was a movement behind me.It was the same kind of walking pattern I had noticed before when I was going over to Alpha Arnold's pack. I doubted if it was the guards of the pack or any pack for that matter since this part of
