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Serena’s POV It was time I thought as I stared at my reflection one last time in the mirror, my hands tugging on the gown to put it in place. The deep navy fabric hugged my figure perfectly, but my reflection seemed hollow, my thoughts elsewhere. My breaths were slightly shaky as I tried to calm down, I wasn't accustomed to being at such events. Father felt I was a disgrace being his first daughter and also being wolfless. I could already imagine that Agatha had probably invited all the region's leaders to attend the ball. And I would be with Darius, the thought made my breath hitch in my throat. We'd not spoken or met since that day he'd kissed me, the thought of having to be with him all through the ball made my tummy tangle into knots. I walked slowly towards the hall, conscious of my every step. I could hear the faint sounds of music that got louder until I arrived at the hall. My heart lurched in my chest as I stepped in, I could feel multiple gazes shooting in my directio
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Darius POV I wheeled away from the ballroom, my fists clenched so tightly that my nails dug into my palms. The image of Serena and Alex, dancing closely as if they shared some private world, burned in my mind. My words to her a few days ago echoed unceasingly in my head. I'd made it clear that this wasn’t permanent but fleeting. Why? Why did I feel like this? My heart pounded as if I’d been hit, every nerve sparking with an unrelenting anger. It didn’t make sense—she was free to do as she pleased. I’d kept her at a distance on purpose. But seeing her with Alex felt like a betrayal I couldn’t ignore. I shook my head, hoping to clear the image from my mind, but the jealousy was too raw, too real. It'd happened already, the whole scene of Alex kissing her made my anger bubble furiously within me. There was a heat rising within me, something primal that I couldn’t entirely control. I’d let her in too far, and now, watching her turn to someone else, I realized just how much I cared.
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Serena’s POV I was alone in the elevator, its gentle hum filling the air as it descended to the lower levels of the hospital. The thought of seeing Father made my insides twist into knots. Agatha had surely taken his security seriously I thought, recalling the four guards that guarded this single elevator that came down here. They made sure he was comfortable as he recovered I thought, my eyes narrowing. I didn’t care about his comfort. I was here for answers—answers I’d been denied my entire life. When I reached his room, the guard posted outside gave me a silent nod, stepping aside as I knocked and entered. “Serena?” his voice echoed with a slightly surprised tone. My heart thudded as I stepped into the room. Father lay in bed, his face looked slightly pale but his eyes as sharp as ever, following me with a look that managed to be both irritated and dismissive. “Serena,” he said flatly, not bothering to mask the disinterest in his tone. “What are you doing here?” His eyes had
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The entire place was shrouded in darkness, the faint light from the flickering candle cast dark shapes across the walls. “You look beautiful when you're in thought,” he chuckled as he stared at her, feeding his eyes. Cynthia ignored his words as she paced back and forth, her brow creased in thought. “This,” she muttered under her breath. “It's just strange.” Her steps were quick and restless, a deep frown was etched on her brow. She was deep in thought. He let her walk in silence for a few moments, before he cleared his throat, breaking the silence. “What do you think?” Derek asked, his expression becoming grave. His sharp gaze swept over Cynthia, expectant, waiting for any hint of doubt or concern from her. “I don't know,” Cynthia stopped, crossing her arms as she looked at him. “I don't trust her.” Derek frowned and she added, “It’s… ambitious, I’ll give her that. But something about it feels off.” Her eyes narrowed, her voice holding a note of skepticism. “Stephanie has
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Serena’s POV The silence between us grew thick and heavy, and for a moment, I could almost convince myself that Derek was considering it. My heart thudded in my chest as I stared at him, thinking. Maybe he’d finally agree to end the contract, release me from this binding, and let us both move forward separately. My throat was heavy with tears unshed, I couldn't believe all my sacrifices were for a father who didn't give a rat's ass about me. “Hmmm,” Darius's cold mask faltered and for a brief moment, a hint of something flashed across his face—surprise, maybe even a sliver of regret—before it quickly faded, replaced by the familiar, unreadable mask he wore so well. “No.” He finally said, his voice was clipped, final. Before I could even react, he turned his chair and began to wheel himself away, as if my words, my entire presence, were nothing more than an annoying distraction. “Darius,” my breath hitched in my throat and a wave of frustration surged through me, hot and undeniabl
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Serena’s POV “I…” I trailed off, the words lodged in my throat. I couldn't have imagined that Darius knew about this, my heart thudded erratically as we exchanged gazes. The air in the room suddenly felt thick and heavy and it pressed against my chest, I could barely breathe. “It’s the truth isn't it?” Darius's eyes burned with dark fury and something else, I couldn’t make it out. His piercing. My gaze was locked on mine, daring me to challenge him, to deny what we both knew was true. “You aren't speaking,” Darius radiated anger as he walked closer to me, his body mere inches away from mine. My breath hitched in my throat, his masculine energy seemed to shroud me, blurring out my thoughts. And then, in the space of a heartbeat, something shifted. Maybe it was the heat of our anger, or the proximity, or the fact that neither of us was willing to look away. Whatever it was, it snapped. “I can explain…” I began, glancing at him but then I froze, the fury in his eyes was gone, rep
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Darius’s POV The office was silent as I leaned back in my chair staring out the window, I hadn’t been able to focus on the paperwork Jake had brought in earlier. My mind filled with thoughts of Serena, the past few weeks had been eventful. The thought of how she'd disrupted my world brought a faint smile to my face. She’d disrupted my world in ways I hadn’t anticipated, ways I hadn’t even believed possible. For years, intimacy had felt like a performance—a task that required a chemical boost to even become tolerable. My eyes narrowed as I thought of the times I'd felt like a plank of wood, I'd even had to use pills to force my desire. It was a secret I'd kept for years without telling a soul. Why was she different? My eyes narrowed as I silently considered it. Part of me knew what it meant. Serena could be my fated mate. The mere thought of it felt both exhilarating and…wrong. I’d locked my heart away, fortified it against attachments, convinced that I could survive alone. Let
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Claimed by a Disabled Alpha Chapter 78: Broken Loyalties
DariusThe air outside the council felt like freedom as I stepped out, leaving those group of old foggeys behind me. I exhaled slowly, the tension leaving me as my tense shoulders relaxed and thoughts swirled inside my head. I'd not been as relaxed as I'd made myself look. Damn them! I snapped internally, my eyes narrowing. They hadn't cared that Alex had kidnapped Serena, hadn't cared at all. All they cared about were their interests. “Darius!” Agatha’s voice broke through the mess of thoughts in my mind. I hadn’t noticed when she'd walked out after me. I halted mid-stride, my jaw tightening as I turned to face her. “What is it, Mother?” I asked, my tone sharper than I intended. I forced a smile, “won't you join them in their discussion?” I waved my hand, gesturing back at the closed chamber. “No,” Agatha smiled a little. “They already know where I stand on this, there's no need for more formalities.” I felt a warm fuzzy feeling at her words and I smiled. “You need to be more
Claimed by a Disabled Alpha Chapter 77: The Council of Truth
DariusThe chamber felt colder than usual when I strode in, the sound of my steps echoing as my boots stepped on the freshly polished floors. My eyes were cold and icy as I glanced straight, scanning the group of people in front. Mother was seated at the far end of the room, she sat ramrod straight but I could see the weariness in her eyes. She had borne the weight of the pack for a while now but now, even she seemed rattled.The three elders were present, they sat quietly by the side but one would be unwise to ignore them. Not like I cared much for them I thought, stopping a few meters away. “Mother,” I began, bowing my head. I glanced at the elders for a moment, my eyes staying on that of Elder Mortis for a moment. He was the eldest and outspoken one, his eyes met mine with a piercing glare but he didn’t say a word. Elder Reed as always looked ready to criticize, his lips twisting into a scowl as he glanced at me. Elan, the quietest of the three, sat back with his hands clasp
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Serena’s POV The air seemed still with unspoken words and I stared at Jake pleadingly. “Fine,” Jake nodded, relenting. He massaged his brows gently, “I'll take you to him,” he said, “But—” he held up a finger. “Only for a few minutes” he added, his expression serious. “If Darius finds out I let you see him…” He trailed off, shaking his head. “Let’s just say I’ll be lucky if I still have skin on my back.”“I understand,” I nodded quickly, my heart pounding. “Thank you,” I whispered, "I won’t take long, I promise.”Jake didn't answer and his jaw tightened, but he motioned for me to follow. “Leave,” he turned to glance at the guards who stood further off, then nodded and turned to leave without a word. He probably didn't want anyone knowing what we were going to do I thought, watching the guards leave. “Let's go,” Jake waited until they'd left before he motioned me to follow him. We walked into one of the adjourning buildings, and through some dimly lit halls in silence, the atmosph
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Claimed by a Disabled Alpha Chapter 74: Revelations and Decisions
Serena’s POV The room was so silent you could hear a pin drop. Darius stood near the door, his arms crossed and I could feel his eyes on me, boring into me. “Th—thank you,” I stammered, my voice coming out in a whisper and I forced myself to look up at him. My chest tightened as his eyes flicked to mine, holding them for a moment too long before glancing away.He didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he shifted on his feet, looking oddly uncomfortable—almost hesitant, as if he wasn’t sure how to respond.“Are you…okay?” he asked finally, his voice gruff but softer than I expected.“I’m fine,” I said quickly, the words feeling hollow in my mouth. Darius nodded, though the tension in his posture didn’t ease. The silence stretched again, awkward and heavy, until I couldn’t take it anymore.“I mean it, Darius,” I stuttered, my voice a little firmer now. “Thank you for saving me. If it weren’t for you…”I trailed off, not finishing the statement. Alex had wanted to take me somewhere. So
Claimed by a Disabled Alpha Chapter 73: Unraveling Tensions
Serena’s POVThe sound of the car was the only sound that filled my ears as we drove in the dark. My heart was beating erratically, a by-product of the tense thoughts floating In my mind. Darius was at the wheel, and his hands were gripping the steering very tightly as he drove, his expression was like stone. He hadn't said a word since we'd left, his eyes occasionally meeting my gaze in the rearview mirror. Marcella sat quietly beside me in the back seat, her presence reassured me. This wasn’t fake. This wasn’t a lie, I'd been rescued. I winced slightly as I adjusted my position, my body screaming with pain. I couldn’t get the image of Alex out of my head. ‘Was he fine, had Darius injured him? What had happened?’ I sat there struggling with the thought as it plagued me. I needed to know if he was okay if he’d made it out alive, but I didn’t know how to ask. My throat felt tight, I didn't wish to test Darius’s reaction by asking, so I couldn’t bring myself to speak.“He’ll be fi
Claimed by a Disabled Alpha Chapter 72: Shattered Bonds
Susan stood behind the door as she strained her ears to eavesdrop on a conversation with someone on the phone. She couldn't hear the voice on the other end, but the tone of Stephanie’s words made her feel very uneasy. Something was off. “…it’s handled, don’t worry about that,” Stephanie said quietly, pacing the room. She was dressed in a beautiful blue dress. “If you keep your side of the bargain, keep mine,” her words made Susan scrunch her face, suspicion filling her. “I’ll keep you updated,” Stephanie said. “Stick to the plan,” she ended the call. Plan? What plan? Susan’s brows furrowed and she pushed closer, trying to overhear more bits of the conversation but the conversation had ended already. Susan hesitated at the door, her face having all kinds of emotions. She took a deep breath before she pushed the door open and stepped inside. “Who's—” Stephanie exclaimed as she spun around, her words cutting off when she saw Susan and her expression hardened instantly.“Who were
