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LEXI. “I’m not an Alpha or a Beta, Lexi. I’m just a Gamma.” Austin’s voice broke, and the memory of my conversation with Grandma Jessica flooded my head. I remembered her telling me that she was glad Austin would never have to go through the Claiming for me. And before I knew it, my heart was already breaking, and soft sobs escaped my throat. I could not fully understand how the Claiming worked because it was never explained to me in detail, but I understood what he said: he was not allowed to be my chosen mate. “Lexi… baby…” Austin’s voice was still broken, so it made me cry harder. “Look at me.” He cupped my cheeks as a forced smile crossed his face. “I’m not going to let you go. Just tell me you want me to claim you, and I will do everything to have you.” “It’s impossible. Isn’t it?” “Nothing is impossible with the Black Shadow Pack, Lexi. Even if it means reaching for the stars, I will do it. For you… Just say the words that you want me, and I won’t stop until you’re mine
AUSTIN.While we were in the shower, I told Lexi what had transpired in my conversation with Alpha Gray. I was glad that she just let me talk and explain and that whenever she had a question, she would raise her hand. So it went smoothly, except for the part when I talked about Randall. She couldn’t believe she had befriended him and that he was there to spy on her. But no matter how careful I was about the wolfsbane, she still became hysterical. She was not terrified for herself, but for David. I was, too, for both of them, but I wanted to believe that the worst that could happen was for my son to have a delay in shifting like Lexi. I didn’t want to entertain any thoughts other than that because if this resulted in something more, Randall and Lexi’s family would pay for my wrath.Jace was already at the library discussing with Uncle Jacob what Gray arrogantly threatened me with. They were waiting for me to come down and tell them everything, but I had to pacify Lexi first. She wa
LADY DAVINA. The Omega I was with was talking too fast. She was telling me what they heard happened last night. I knew part of it, but not all. All I knew was that my brother didn’t show up for his union because someone took him and threatened him, and that “someone” was Lexi’s real family. But I didn’t know about the wolfsbane, and that was what she was telling me. I could have asked Mom to fill me in, but she was busy with David. I had learned through the years to stay away when emergency situations like this happened. I knew I was already older and could be part of it, but I guess old habits die hard. And my whole family still thinks I am still a baby. “Uncle Adan!” I heard Amara shrieking from somewhere. “What are you doing here?” I bit my bottom lip because, for some reason, I felt nervous. Alpha Adan was Amara’s uncle from the North. He was half-shifter, half-demon. So he was capable of transporting his body anywhere, and since Amara and Jace mated, Jace had given him
LADY DAVINA. “I said, sit down and let me finish this.” I chuckled softly as I pointed the spatula at the middle counter and glared at Alonso, all the while masking the happiness about to burst out of my chest. I volunteered to cook breakfast for him, but he had been assisting me, so we couldn’t avoid brushing each other’s skin. This was like before, and it made me miss the old us. He used to hold me close to him without any restriction, but he had been distancing himself from me ever since I had that outburst and confessed what I felt for him. But this morning was already turning out better than I had expected. First, I didn’t expect him to be here, and more so, to spend time alone with him. Plus, he had been smiling, which he rarely does, the last few times we saw each other, so that one was a big bonus as well. “I can’t just sit down when I’m in the kitchen. I can actually cook. Maybe you sit down, and I’ll do the rest.” “But it is almost done. We can’t keep bumping each
AUSTIN. The moment we stopped at the border where Alpha Kairo and his men waited for us, I had the urge to jump out of my car and haul Randall from wherever he might be. I wanted to let out the anger that had been brewing in my chest since last night. Unfortunately for him, he was the only outlet I could see. “Austin.” The Alpha called for my attention as I turned off the engine. “Calm down. Don’t attack him here unless he starts something. Wait until we are secluded.” “I don’t plan to do anything.” That was a lie. “I can see your face. I’ve been there, but remember, you are a Gamma. We can hold out punishments and inquiries without losing control.” “Yes, Alpha.” I guess he knew too well. That meant I had to wait. I’d been dying to throw a punch, a kick, or two at him. Alpha Jace got out of the car, and it was only then that I let out a sigh of frustration. After a while, I followed him as he met Alpha Kairo. Then, we all walked together toward one of the cars from the Dark Wo
AUSTIN. By the time we reached the building where the cells were, Randall’s cuts and wounds bled from being dragged. He had been apologizing from the very beginning until he just shut his mouth. He probably realized I would not stop hauling him, even if he apologized for the sins of the world. Alpha Jace was waiting outside the building with three warriors. The moment I shifted into my human form, I was given shorts to put on. The warriors with him immediately took the chain that held Randall and helped him up on his feet before they took him to the cell assigned to him. The cells he would be given were new. It was a clean one and had a one-sided mirror like the one you would see in an interrogation building. We decided to use this because we wanted Lexi to listen to him without him seeing her. “Did you get anything from him?” The Alpha asked. “I never asked, but he did apologize and say he was only following orders.” “We know that already.” I didn’t reply and just walked alo
AUSTIN. The last two days went by so fast. Randall was still in the cells and being watched. So far, he has been cooperative with every piece of information asked of him. We later found out that when I took David, he was asked to accompany Lexi in here, so once Lexi drove back with him, he would take them directly to Crescent Moon. They wanted to hold David hostage to make sure Lexi would do their bidding. It was a blessing in disguise that I didn’t allow Randall to take her back to Bernice City, or they would just fall exactly into Gray’s trap. After I reentered Lexi and David’s lives, Randall was not asked to return to their pack and was just advised they would call him if there was any need. But he was given instructions to keep communicating with Lexi, thus the visits and the messaging, even when I was there in Bernice City. Randall said he was summoned to go back recently, but he asked for more time. He told them he had a plan in mind, but he had nothing. He was terrified
AUSTIN.“Daddy will miss you, too, buddy…” I said softly as I gently smoothed my hand over his back. “I love you. Don’t forget that.”Soon, he began making noises of excitement, and I didn’t need to wonder as to why because I smelled my father. The sounds of footsteps approaching reached my ear before I felt his presence behind us. “I was at the training building, but your men said you didn’t go there,” Dad said.“I was with David from the time I woke up. I changed his diapers and clothes. Lexi was still sleeping.” I answered without looking at him. “I asked for a time off until they leave today.”David started to make giggling noises and became restless. I felt Dad behind me, and his hands went over me as he held David. I loosened my hold on my son and let Dad take him, but my gaze remained on the vast forest in front of us.“Are you okay?” He asked.“No. I’m not…”“I wish I could do more, Austin.”“Me, too…” I paused before I took a deep breath. “After you realized you wanted Mom,
*This is a free chapter and should not cost you any coins.* PACK HIERARCHIES AND FAMILIES As of LET THE GAMMA FALL FOR ME (Lexi and Austin’s Union)(FUTURE PUPS WILL BE LISTED UNDER THEIR NAMES IF THEY HAVE BEEN MENTIONED IN THE FIRST 3 BOOKS OF THE ALPHA BLOOD CIRCLE)This world is definitely big so drop questions or comments if you think I missed something/wrote something wrong. 💖 ¤¤¤BLACK SHADOW PACK ALPHA and LUNA: Jackson “Jace” Galhart and Amara Grace Mikaelson Galhart (SHE'S THE LUNA I WANT) PARENTS: Jace - Alpha Jacob and Luna Clair (HE’S MY ALPHA) Amara - Alpha Aeon and Alexa of the Blood Moon Pack SIBLINGS: Jace - Catherine Amara - Alonso “Uno” or “Scooby” PUPS: Colton, Amelie Jasmine “AJ”, and Jackie -- BETAs: Tyler Bryce Salvatore and Catherine Gertrude Galhart Salvatore (THE BETA AND I) PARENTS: Tyler - Beta Gavin and Alia Salvatore (THE BETA IS MINE) Catherine - Alpha Jacob and Luna Clair of the Black Shadow Pack SIBLINGS: Tyler - N/A Catherine -
ALPHA JACE.We let our wolves run around the territory, rounding the whole area, border to border. Zero should have been tired, but for some reason, he was not. Black and Atlas also did not show any signs.Maybe it was the adrenaline or the fact that our wolves knew that this would be the last moment we would rule this place, as tomorrow, we would pass on to our sons the responsibility of taking care of this territory.We had a good run. Most of the shifters out tonight who saw us asked permission to join us, and I couldn’t be more proud to share this run with them. The longer we ran, the more wolves ran with us. We all shared stories along the way. Our people recounted tales of our assistance and how we touched their lives.It was a bittersweet moment, but nevertheless, it made me proud. What more could an Alpha ask for before he retired? Having his people personally thank him for his service was an honor I didn’t know I needed. But I basked in it and let it warm my whole soul. After
GAMMA AUSTIN.I sat at the boulder on the highest point of the forest on this side of the territory, letting my eyes look at the beauty of the land that thrived under our reign.Tomorrow night, my son David will finally claim the fate that was rightfully his. He would step up as the new Gamma of the Black Shadow Pack, alongside Colton as the Alpha and Enzo as his Beta.This was a bittersweet moment. I was proud of my son, but I couldn’t help the sadness that I would be letting go of the rank I’d spent my whole life perfecting. No, I had no regrets. And no, I had no plans of prolonging my service. I was just being me — being emotional. I almost lost this rank because of one mistake. I almost lost it for David and for the generations after him, but I was glad that I was given a chance to do better. A chance I surely didn’t take for granted. I spent my whole service proving that Alpha Jace didn’t make a mistake in still putting his full trust in me even after that grave mistake. I s
LEXI.I held on to the kitchen counter as I listened to the family mindlink. I wanted to say many things, but my words failed me. Instead, I cried, letting out all the emotions that had shattered my heart for many months, ever since David didn’t shift on time. I felt the burden lift off my chest.All these years, I thought Austin and I did well raising our pups. Each of them had a different personality that they inherited from me and him. But all of them were disciplined, and they grew up with so much love that they knew how to give it out as well. I had everything I ever wanted. I shouldn’t be complaining.But then David didn’t shift. And I wanted to question why. I wanted to be upset because he didn’t deserve it, but I couldn’t. Because I was given a good life. I was given a good family and given a good pack. I felt questioning the Goddess about his wolf might be too much. So when he told everyone he had shifted, I didn’t know where to channel my gratitude. I kept crying on my ow
DAVID.I had been hit with a headache in the last hour, so I told Dad I was bailing out earlier than I should. After I took a shower, I said goodbye to the people in the locker room and headed out of the building. The sun was already setting, but there were still many people in the quadrangle. Dad was also there as he debriefed the warriors that would be sent off to the next Gamma Camp two days from now. Alexis was supposed to join them, but since he declined the post, only the warriors would be sent off this time. I walked away from the area without making any noise. For some reason, I didn’t feel good today. I barely get sick. Well, shifters barely get sick, so it was strange that I was having a headache. I doubted if it had something to do with the many sleepless nights recently, but then these were not the first nights I didn’t sleep at all.I was probably hungry as I missed lunch. I also exerted too much effort in training and sparring today, so it could be the reason my calv
LEXI.It was only six in the morning, but I had been awake for the last hour. Luna Amara, Catherine, and I went out early and threaded the forest to go to the spot where the Luna would always leave mangoes to the god of the wolves, Eros. After our pups decided that they would not break the bond between them and would still want David to become the next Gamma, I had been crying nonstop, but I tried to do it in the privacy of our room. I felt responsible. My actions almost twenty years ago resulted in my son’s pain. If I hadn’t been compulsive and too trusting, maybe I would not have let Randall get too close to me then. I know there should be no reason for regret because Randall turned out to be a wonderful person, but a part of me was dying every time I looked at my son.David, despite everything that had been going on lately, still exhibited the values Austin and I had taught him and his siblings over the years. And it made me so proud of him. He didn’t deserve this fate, but I neve
JACE&AMARA: Colton - 19 years old AJ - 14 years old Jackie - 6 years old --- TYLER&CATHERINE Enzo - 17 years old (turning 18 in a few days) Summer - 17 years old (turning 18 in a few days) Autumn - 14 years old --- AUSTIN&LEXI David - 19 years old Alexis - 17 years old (turning 18 in 3 months) Dermont - 14 years old Ashlynn - 11 years old YOUNG ALPHA COLTON (ALPHA JACE & LUNA AMARA'S SON) If there was anyone devastated that David had not shifted, it was me. I tried not to show that I was affected, but it was getting harder, especially when Enzo got his wolf already. He was supposed to be the last one to shift among the three of us. According to the plan, after Enzo shifted, we should be preparing to take over the pack.But without a wolf, David would not be deemed capable as my Gamma. Our parents thought this was something beyond our control already and that we should still push for my Alpha ceremony together with my rank wolves. This time, without David.But I refused
18 YEARS AFTERDavid - 19 years old Colton - 19 years old Enzo - 17 years old (turning 18 in a few days)-----------------DAVID's POV (AUSTIN AND LEXI’S PUP)I sat on top of the boulder, overlooking the meadows in this territory, trying to find peace in my heart. But no matter where I looked or what I thought of, nothing could change reality. I was still wolf-less. I was already nineteen. For a year, I had been waiting for my wolf.Enzo shifted last night. He was the youngest, and the plan was that as soon as he shifted, Colton, he, and I would begin to prepare for our ranked ceremonies. Colton was ready to be the next Alpha, and so was Enzo as his Beta. I was ready, too. I was ready to take over the Gamma position from my father, but without a wolf, it was impossible to take over. I closed my eyes as I recalled the conversation we had with Dad, Alpha Jace, and Beta Tyler. They would stay in position a bit longer, waiting for my wolf to come out. But they had already decided tha
LEXI.I was standing in the middle of the quadrangle, watching as Austin went around the area to check on his men and let them know he was about to leave for the day. I was craving grilled food, so we would drive to a grill place near the academy, and I was just waiting for him to finish what he needed to do first. “Lexi…” A sweet voice rang in my ears, and a smile immediately tugged at my mouth. I was sure she and Randall had received the mail that Marshall personally dropped at their home, as they lived near the training building. I turned around, holding my big stomach, and came face-to-face with the very pregnant Marcia. Ours was our honeymoon baby made in Orleans, while theirs was weeks older than ours, conceived on the night of their marking. “Hey there, beautiful,” I greeted her, and my eyes shifted to Randall, who bowed his head toward me in respect before he moved along and went to the group of warriors that were resting in the corner. “Back at you, sexy mama!” She giggle