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Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy FOURTY FOUR
AlishaI… really couldn’t understand Derek, after all.I squinted at the bouquet that graced the small table Simon and I used to have our meals every day. It was a beautiful mix of roses and forget-me-nots tied up to whether and place in a crystal looking vase.Absolutely ridiculous.It practically filled the table and made it difficult to do more than sit down.“The longer you stare at it, the worse it becomes,” Simon quipped wittily and I turned my gaze away from the large monstrosity to him.“Why did he send this over again?” I asked, clasping my hand together and pursing my lips. “I have no need for flowers.““I have no need for them either,” Simon sighed, twirling his favorite fountain pen in his hand. “But dear, just to let you know, it’s not about the practicality of it. It’s all sentiment.”Ah.Sentiment.“I don’t think I can return this sentiment of his,” I replied slowly, looking back at the large bouquet. How had he sent it over here without causing a ruckus? “I don’t have
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy FOURTY FIVE
Alisha’s POV:If looks could kill I was certain the girl would likely be close to having my head on a silver platter.“So you say my father, the Beta of this pack,” she emphasized the last part as she narrowed her eyes at me. “Can’t demand for these items without Derek’s permission?” “Rules are rules, Lila,” Simon replied, folding his arms and giving he a warning look.I had to be more careful now.I took his warning with a minute nod.The revelation of who her father was, was enough of a warning without him needing to spell it out for me.She was just as dangerous and I had to be careful, lest I fall into her traps.Like father, like daughter, I mused. No wonder I felt uneasy around her.Meanwhile the girl - apparently her name was Lila - let out a scornful laugh.“Even if I’m the one who’s going to be the Luna soon? Does that change your mind, hmm?” She dared to ask.What?My eyes widened at her bold declaration.The Luna? Her?Derek… was going to marry her?A feeling of unease bl
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy FOURTY SIX
Derek:“Do you think she would’ve liked it?”That question left my lips, as I played my turn on the chess board.Benjamin was, I hated to admit it, kicking my ass.And looking pretty bored while doing it too.Damn it.“Hmm? Oh you mean those flowers?” He hummed. “Yeah, girls like flowers, don’t they? At least most girls do.”My eyes twitched.He had been the one to recommend sending a bouquet to Alisha and now, he was being so indifferent about it!Why had I depended on him again?I put another pawn forward, only to see it demolished by Benjamin’s knight. Damn.“I should have known,” I told my best friend who smirked at me tauntingly, knowing he was going to win this match. “How would you know when you’ve never courted a girl ever?”“Oof, what a cheap shot, Derek. You haven’t courted one either, have you, Derek? All you know how to do is use your d-““Boy, boys,” the voice of my mother standing at the entrance of the courtyard, made us both shut our mouths and look at her with varying
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy FOURTY SEVEN
LilaUgh!I stomped back to my home, feeling anger and frustration.Why was he behaving this way towards me?! Me, who loved him like no one else ever could?!I walked on, ignoring all the foolish people that stared as me as I moved past them. They meant nothing to me.Only Derek, the Ampha, could soothe my pains!But he-“…I would never want someone like you…” he had said so coldly to me only a few minutes ago.Damn him!My mind replayed all the numerous ways I had tried to get closer to him. We used to be so close. I had known that I wanted him a long time ago, since we had been young children. But he had always pushed me away every time I mentioned marriage. So I pretended to be a friend to him.And when I had my chance… that summer night of my 16th birthday…We spent our first night together then.Since then things began to go smoothly. Our relationship progressed. Even if Derek always said that it was just sex I had faith that my 18th birthday would reveal to him that I wasn’t jus
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy FOURTY EIGHT
Alisha:It was already afternoon and I couldn’t help but let out a yawn. Immediately afterwards I reached for the pitcher of water - that Simon had kept on my desk for when I was thirsty. I was really getting spoiled by him. Maybe this had to do with the fact that he didn’t have a child of his own, but it was from him I felt the support and love of a father.“Hey Alisha,” I looked up as I saw Eric, one of the warriors who had become a regular in the pack clinic by now, walk in. A smile came to my face unwittingly. He was limping, again.“What have you done this time?“ I asked him while immediately turning on the swivel chair to search for his files through the cabinets. Eric had definitely not been taking it easy for someone who was meant to be recuperating. It had only been a few weeks since he landed in the pack clinic among the other warriors who had been attacked by the Silver Claw Pack.Immediately I spoke, he hung his head, looking abashed.“I’m sorry…” he trailed off, before a
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy FOURTY NINE
DerekShe was thinking about the kiss, I just knew it.It was the look in those eyes of hers, like she was faraway.I wanted to kiss her again, simply for how she looked.But I held myself back, trying to calm down with the thought that this time she may really stay angry at me.“Uh… y-yeah,” she let out in a breathless sigh. “It’s fine… the flowers, I mean.”My lips quirked you into a smirk.“Of course, Alisha. What else did you think I was talking about?“ i asked her knowing she would blush and stammer.And just like I expected, she did so, looking like she wanted to run and hide from sheer embarrassment.The warm feeling in my chest only grew.Was this what love was like, i wondered idly.I had never felt this way before concerning anyone - the need to protect and keep her. Even seeing her laugh with another, no matter how platonic of a relationship she shared with him, was enough to simply drive me insane.There were a lot of changes that had occurred within me now that I had fina
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy FIFTY
AlishaThough I had my doubt, I had been convinced by Simon to go for the date. In fact he had all but strong armed me into it, guilting me by asking, “What would Derek think when he waits for you and you don’t show?”He had given me that grave look of disappointment when I tried and failed to explain that Derek might not have really cared if I didn’t go for the date. It was hard to say no to Simon, just like it was hard to say not to Melissa and Derek.So here I was, stood in front of him at the forger of the large mansion called his home, dressed as nicely as I could manage with this big belly of mine. And trying so hard to not give in to the bone deep tiredness i felt.“You look amazing, darling,” he said to me and made heat rush to my face, just like always. I was still very unused to receiving compliments from people, much less him.“It’s nothing,” i managed to mumble before clearing my throat. “You look good too.”As he always did, i reckoned. With his dark shirt and jeans that
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy FIFTY ONE
Alisha:I didn’t stop him this time when he leaned in and kissed me without warning.Everything seemed so perfect and I couldn’t imagine not having this moment with him.Whatever Sebastian had been to me, it was a pathway that led me to my true mate and happiness, to Derek.I laid my head on his shoulder after the kiss, feeling lighthearted, and hummed. There was a pleasant warmth within me as I heard the calm heartbeat of his.“You must be tired,” he enthused, and I felt his hand stroke my head gently. It elicited tingles running down my spine and I relaxed even more, closing my eyes.“Just a little,” I said.“Don’t worry, you can rest for a little bit. You’re carrying our child, after all.”“Children. They are two,” I corrected him. His hands stilled on my head and I frowned, my eyes still shut.“Ah…” he sounded off but I didn’t have the presence of mind to pinpoint what he meant by that. “I see.”Then he resumed his petting of my head and I shivered at the nice feeling. It was so e
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EPILOGUE IIIALISHATWENTY YEARS LATER“Mmm,” I grunted as I sat up, my back hurting after using Derek’s body as a pillow.He had woken up early and left the bed, I remembered, after giving me a kiss as usual.I shouldn’t have drank so much.We were all getting on in years now, and though I had clocked forty-one last night, I still had a long life ahead of me.I smiled to myself as I remembered the way Misch, Benjamin, Hilda, mark and Derek had coerced me to take not one, not two, but THREE whiskey shots.Damn them all for being able to hold their liquor while I, barely used to drinking even at my age, had NOT.“So damn unfair,” I muttered under my breath, and thought briefly about postponing the training session I had with Mischa, Markson and Erika.The two children had grown up so fast, and were already 19 and 20 respectively, already becoming accomplished warriors at their age.Erika was much like her mother, a consummate warrior. I smirked as I remembered the way that Mischa and I
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EPILOGUE IIHilda:I opened the windows of the kitchen to let in the fresh air, and enjoyed the beautiful scents of spring. My nose in the air, I sniffed, and ended up my twitching a little.I had grown sensitive to the scent of pollen around the air ever since I had given birth to Alis, my lovely daughter.She was five now, and a delightful little one to have. I began with the task of preparing lunch, as breakfast had long passed. The children would be coming over today and I also needed to go out to get some herbs and meats for dinner and breakfast tomorrow.Somehow, my role in the Red Wolf pack had settled into becoming a part-time assistant for Doctor Simon, who was soon retiring, and handling the children. Meaning, Alisha’s and the Alpha’s four children, Mischa’s and the Beta’s daughter, and mine.That was often a lot to handle, but I many ways I enjoyed it. I loved having children around me and hearing the sounds of their laughter. It reminded me of my own voice which had been s
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy Chapter 181
EPILOGUE IDerek:“…And they all lived happily ever after,” Alisha finished, smiling at the dozing faces of our twins.Finally, I thought with a light chuckle. Some peace and quiet.The head of my son killed on my chest and I gently carried him out of his sister’s bed, and took him over to his own bed.Meanwhile Alisha strengthened, and I heard her take a deep breath.Her abdomen had rounded delightfully, growing our baby in her.Her due date was soon, according to Simon the last time he checked over her. And each day I prayed I wouldn’t have anything that would take me out of the pack long term, because I didn’t under any circumstances, want to be out of the pack when she gave birth. I had missed the birth of my older two children due to my own foolish mistakes, I didn’t want to miss this next one at all.“What are you thinking about?” Alisha asked me, as though she could read my mind.I smiled at her, knowing the best way to rile her up.“Our bet,” I replied with, and felt y grasped
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy Chapter 180
Alisha:I opened my eyes to the sound of birds chirping. The sheets were warm underneath my body and I felt peace within me.There was finally a conclusion, I thought, to the pain and suffering, the hiding and secrecy that had been occurring for ages now.Now I could calmly walk down the streets of our pack with my twins in hand and not fear that Gerard would show up. I could embrace my relationship with Derek fully without needing to second guess myself.Sebastian was Gone.And Gerard, was Gone.Everything was well.“Hello, love,” i felt an arm I knew to be Derek’s worm its way around my waist and I smiled at the contact.It had been several days since I moved back into his home- now OUR home, and I had never felt more complete in my life.“Good morning,” I murmured to my mate, feeling his lips on the back of my neck. I turned my head and met his lips with mine, and I close my eyes as my body felt alive, wrapped up in his.“What are you thinking of?” He asked me as our lips parted an
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy Chapter 179
Benjamin:“Oh goddess,” Mischa’s sigh made me smile. “That was some workout.”We lay side by side facing each other in the dark, sweat sheen over our naked bodies.“I’m glad you feel that way,” I chuckled at my mate’s words, wrapping my arms around her and pulling her closer.The scent of her hair drove me crazy, and I wondered like so many times before what kind of oil she used on it. She was always taking care of her curls with expert ease.Only the bathroom light was on in the entire house, leaving a trail of light towards our bedroom, and I enjoyed the sounds of silence, thinking about how the day had gone so quickly with all the happenings. I was glad that finally, Gerard was condemned for execution, and Sebastian, the thorn in our sides that had troubles us so much, had eventually been taken out.“Things are going to go smoothly from here on out,” Misch murmured and I marveled silently at how we always seemed to think the same thing. Almost like we knew each other since we were
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy Chapter 178
Derek:I turned to glance at the Silver Moon Pack warriors who watched me and Sebastian as their Alpha lay curses on them.In their eyes I saw defiance and weariness, and I smirked inwardly.“Do you think they would come to your aid now that you’ve finally been taken off their hands?” I sniggered at Sebastian, who flared up at me. It wasn’t very much effective as he probably hoped it would be, for his eyes were swollen form the best down I had given him.“YOU ARE ALL TRAITORS!” Sebastian was livid, baring his teeth maniacally at his men. “I will KILL YOU ALL!”“Not if I have anything to say about it.”Kaiden’s voice reached me and I smiled. So the Beta did arrive.Sebastian’s face upon hearing Kaiden’s voice was nothing compared to his expression when his Beta entered the scene with the rest of their pack’s men.“You!” Sebastian spat in Kaiden’s direction, and the Beta only regarded Sebastian with indifference. “What the duck are you doing here? Disobeying my orders?!”“Your orders me
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy Chapter 177
Alisha:Sebastian’s declaration made me want to retch hi whatever was left in my stomach since last night’s dinner.Well, he hasn’t changed one bit I thought. He was every bit as reprehensible as I remembered. The sense of entitlement he still had over me made me furious as well.However I was content to let Derek fight this battle for the both of us. Talking with him would only give me a headache.“Is that so?” Derek said, a calm look on his handsome features. “I had no idea you can still lay claims on someone who has absolutely nothing to do with you. And your threats, Sebastian, are nothing more than words to me. You know you will never win against me.”That served to drive Sebastian more into unbridled rage and frustration.“Alisha is mine!” He growled.Derek took a step forward, and I saw the tension in his jawline and neck as he all but spat out, “She was NEVER yours! She is MY mate, and mine alone! You made that very clear with the way you treated her when you had the chance! A
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy Chapter 176
Derek:The trial had filled me with pain and guilt from the get go. Knowing that my mother had to reveal her past with my father brought me no measure of relief.But thanks to her and Alisha,The door suddenly opened and a guard rushed inside, panting as though he had run a full mile.“What is this?!” The Elders were incensed upon the trial’s interruption.“Silver Moon Pack warriors are out our gates!” The guard blurted out in such a loud voice.Immediately I went rigid. Alarm filled my body and I looked to Alisha who met my eyes at the same time.Sebastian was at our door. And that news brought a chaos that shattered the peace of the meeting hall.I could see the Pack Elders themselves had begun to lose their heads and it made me grit my teeth in frustration.“Everyone please be calm,” Alisha’s voice was like a steady lighthouse in the storm. “Now isn’t the time to panic. We can’t let this distract us. I believe we have to move against Sebastian at once. But Gerard must be put behind
Marked by the Alpha’s Enemy Chapter 175
Alisha:I looked to the Elders, all of whom were shocked into silence at Melissa’s confession.“Things got so bad, that I had been unable to have another child. Or rather, I couldn’t carry the pregnancies to term. That was because, due to many of Marcus’ actions, I would end up having a miscarriage before long. There were several times…” she swallowed heavily. “That I had to deal with those losses without any support.“Hearing that shocked me to my core; she had never told me this before! Turning to glance at Derek, I saw pain on his face, and knew he hadn’t heard of this either.How badly he must feel, I thought, to see his mother this way.Every part of me longed to comfort them, but I knew I couldn’t put a stop to this trial just yet.Melissa took a deep breath and exhaled slowly before continuing. “That night Marcus died, was another of his worse nights. Derek stopped him, and Marcus tried to attack him. No… he tried to KILL his own son. And Derek had no choice but to defend himse
