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Chapter One Hundred and Eighty Four
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KADIA’S POVI couldn’t sit in my room sulking over Alexander. There was a lot to be done, so I did the next best thing—I immersed myself in a busy life, hoping it would take my mind off him. I should move on, maybe even allow myself a few healthy affairs.I noticed the way some men in the pack watched me, their interest unmistakable. There would be no strings attached, just casual flings—those too could help me stop thinking about him. But for some reason, I couldn’t bring myself to do it, despite knowing he had done the same. Alexander was the only man I had ever given my body to, and I didn’t think there could be any other person."Alpha," Austin called, his voice pulling me from my thoughts. “Alpha Derek of the Onyx Pack had just arrived.” Austin reported."Let him in," I said. Austin nodded and went to pass the message to the patrollers.The Onyx pack was also a well-known pack. They were big on the production of quality ammunition; this had given their pack a strong financial sta
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I led him into the second section of the meeting room, leaving my advisors, his beta, and gamma behind.“The room is soundproof.” I informed him.A tense silence stretched between us, as if he were choosing his words carefully before finally speaking."I hear rumors," he began. "Rumors of a female Alpha.""They aren’t rumors. I am the Alpha—for now."I waited for him to ask if that meant Alexander was coming back, but he didn’t.“I do not underestimate your strength, Alpha Kaida.” I could tell he had just added the title to attempt a respectful conversation, not because he regarded me as an Alpha. “But women have many responsibilities. You cannot deny that they were born weaker; there are few exemptions, but what happens when you get pregnant—because you will need an heir? People will always look down on you, simply because you are a woman.” He said it, and he was right."Tell me, Alpha Derek, why are you really here?" I asked, sensing there was more to his visit—more to why he wanted
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I recounted everything Alpha Derek had told me to Austin and Phil."From one perspective, he’s right," Phil said. "Marrying an Alpha—especially one as powerful as Derek—would be the best option. But," he added, thankfully before I could unleash my fury on him for even suggesting it, "you were right to reject the proposal. He has no right to force a marriage on you. He threatened you, giving you a choice… which sounds much like a form of surrender.”"Yes. Surrender. That’s what his proposal was. And if there’s one thing the Nightshade Pack is known for, it’s that we don’t surrender. That won’t change now."“What do we do?” Austin asked me.I would have told him to check with those we have alliances with; maybe I could convince some to help, and in return I could reward them, but there was, of course, some truth in what Alpha Derek had said: if I did ask for help, they would believe that Alexander was really gone and the pack was defenseless.This wasn’t a matter of pride. I was well aw
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I was in the meeting room with Aric, going over the plan we had been working on, when I sensed her presence.Empress Cynthia appeared out of thin air. I hadn’t expected her to answer my call, and I certainly hadn’t planned for her to be in the same room as Aric. But she was here now, and that was beyond my control."You couldn’t arrive at the pack like a normal person, could you, Cynthia?"“Now where is the fun in that?” she answered.From the corner of my eye, I watched Aric, half-expecting him to lunge at her.I couldn’t believe what my life had become—I was working with the man who betrayed me and the woman who killed my parents. Though, with Cynthia, it was different. We both knew we weren’t friends or allies. The moment I got the chance, I would kill her. And I would relish it."I almost can’t believe my eyes," Cynthia said, her gaze drifting past me to Aric. "He’s still alive—I could have sworn he’d be long dead by now. Maybe you finally realized you’ve always felt more for him
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I’d seen Aric fight before, seen him furious and full of rage, but I had never seen him completely lose himself. He moved with astonishing speed, lunging at her and landing a brutal punch to her face, the sickening crack of her nose breaking echoing through the room."You told me she was alive!""You fucking sicko!" Punch."You used me!" Punch.Tears streamed down Aric’s face, his pain sharp and consuming. Despite everything, I understood—losing a loved one was a pain that never truly faded. Everything he had done, every choice he made, was for his sister, driven by the desperate hope of saving her. It was what any big brother would have done—he had fought for her, believing he could bring her back home.Aric had stopped punching her; now he stared at his trembling hands, as if struggling to believe what he had just done. I stepped to his side, ready. Cynthia wasn’t the type to take a beating without striking back—I stood ready, expecting her to unleash whatever ‘magic’ she had on him
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Of course, Phil and Austin didn’t think facing the Onyx Pack’s Alpha unarmed and unprotected was the brightest idea. I knew the risk I was taking, but I had to do this. My advisors and Aric—who had volunteered to come with me—were the only ones accompanying me.Alpha Derek and his soldiers waited a short distance from the pack borders.His eyes studied me, just as they had in the meeting room—still measuring whether I was a threat. But once again, his expression revealed nothing.I came to a stop a few feet away from him.“I remember telling you that once I come for war, my offer will be off the table,” he reminded.“I didn’t forget, Alpha Derek,” I said, assessing him just as much. The air was thick with tension. The Onyx Pack’s soldiers stood ready, prepared to strike if it came to that. Things could easily turn very messy.“I have an offer for you. You want the Alpha King title? Then earn it.”“That’s what I intend to do when I conquer this pack.”“My offer is even better, but I wo
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A knock sounded at my door, and I walked over to let Aric in.“I know what you’re about to say. I know you think what I did was dumb and reckless—”“I think you’re the bravest person I’ve ever known, Kaida. You’re willing to risk your life for a pack that doesn’t even deserve it. The plan might not be ideal, but it was a bold move—one not many would dare to make.”The sincerity in his voice told me he wasn’t just saying this—he truly meant every word. I swallowed the lump forming in my throat. Aric had always been my closest friend; he knew me—sometimes even better than I knew myself. But maybe Cynthia was right. Maybe I was the selfish one.I never knew about his sister. I had always been too caught up in my own goals, and through it all, he had stood by my side. I knew how he felt about me, yet I had pushed those feelings aside like they meant nothing.“Thank you. That means a lot to me,” I said. My eyes drifted to the clock.I had exactly two hours thirty minutes to go.“Are you re
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“Let the fight begin!” the announcer’s voice rang out.Derek took his time, his watchful eyes never straying from me. Most men make the mistake of underestimating me in a fight—it always gives me the upper hand. But not Derek. He saw me as an equal, the only obstacle standing between him and the power he must have dreamt of.I walked up to the weapon stand. Guns, wolfsbane, and silver were forbidden in challenges like this—fighters had to rely on skill and strength, and not luck.I picked up two daggers, one for each hand.Derek’s fingers brushed over an axe, and I expected him to take it. A brutal weapon, but heavy—one that would have given me an advantage. Instead, to my surprise, he chose a sword.The smirk on his face told me he knew exactly what I had been thinking.We circle each other slowly; I wait for him to strike, but he doesn’t make the move, so I do.I slashed at him with my daggers, but he blocked every strike with ease before launching his own attack. I dodged, but ther
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The knock on the door cut our moment short.Normally, when a door’s locked, it’s a clear sign that the person inside doesn’t want visitors. But I guess the heads outside couldn’t take the hint.Kaida got back in her dress, and I helped adjust her hair.“How do I look?”“Beautiful.”“Thanks, but not that. Do I look like someone who just had sex?” She asked, and I shook my head.“No, you look fine.”Well, sometimes a little lie was necessary. Her hair, smudged lipstick, and rumpled clothes would surely give her out, but she didn’t need to know that.I pulled the door open to find two teenage girls with wide smiles—smiles that dropped the moment they saw us.Their eyes quickly raked over both of us, immediately figuring out what we'd been up to, and their cheeks flushed deep red."Sorry, we didn’t mean to interrupt. We came to pick up our rented dresses, but we can — just come back… later," one of them stammered, and they both hurried off without waiting for a reply."Hey?" Kaida called,
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I found her jealousy amusing.“You’re jealous, aren’t you?”“Why wouldn’t I be? Sure, she might be a good person, but let’s not forget that you two used to have sex. I have every right to feel insecure, especially with the way she kept looking at you…” Kaida trailed off.I watched her, feeling unworthy. She had been faithful to me, even when we had broken things up, but I was stupid enough to think being with other women could take my mind off her.“I was apologizing for what I did to her earlier, and then she found her mate—she hesitated to go to him at first, but changed her mind in the end. That’s about it.”Kaida ran her hands through her thick black hair. “I feel like an insecure fool. I’m really sorry.”“You have nothing to apologize for.”She was staring at something, and I followed her gaze to Lara, who was kissing a dark-skinned guy. I figured that had to be her mate.“Wow. This mate ball turned out to be far more fun than I anticipated.” She said, I lingered on her expressi
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The dark blue dress would look beautiful on Kaida. That was the first thought on my mind when I saw it in the store. I knew I had to get it for her..Kaida was on the training field, she’d taken up Aric’s position. I believed it was another way to honor his memory. She trained the soldiers just as he had done… before everything went downhill. I had to admit, she was very good at it. Even the soldiers seemed to be enjoying the session with her."Your weight on this leg," she instructed, adjusting the soldier’s stance. I didn’t miss the way his gaze flickered to her ass for a split second before he quickly looked away, likely fearing he’d be caught staring. The possessive part of me wanted to pry out his eyes for even looking, then drag her into our room and fuck her all day long for looking so damn sexy.The longer I watched, the more something dark stirred inside me. She was too damn close to that guy, and those leathers—hell, they were so tight, her ass was practically on display. I
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ALEXANDER’S POVIt was almost unnerving how similar she had looked to Kaida. Her voice sounded so much like hers—I had hesitated, and in that moment of weakness, Cynthia escaped.It all made sense now. I could recall that incident. When Kaida had walked into the room, looking all seductive, I had given in so easily. And then—she ‘d lifted the dagger to my chest. I hadn’t realized it wasn’t her. For a fleeting moment, I had even thought the weapon was just another tease.But then she’d stabbed me, and too late I realized something different about her—something I hadn’t picked up on earlier. Her eyes. They were different, not because they weren’t the same grey I knew, but because it felt like they belonged to a stranger, not the woman I had known and fallen for.Kaida had taken the blame, but of course, she could never have done such a thing. She’d never have gone through with it, and I couldn’t believe I was just realizing that now."It’s not your fault. Cynthia excels at those kinds o
