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Chapter Seventy-Two: Alex
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Howls and war cries break through the crowd as Colin steps down. The warriors stand and make their way outside. Peyton hugs Claire and Ryker one last time before helping them into the safe room. Stephen ushers his crying mate in there as well. It’s going to be hell for them to stay here while their mates are out there risking their lives. I notice Thomas is quieter than normal. He walks Val to the room. She has tears in her eyes, but she doesn’t acknowledge his existence as she steps inside. I want to feel sorry for him, but I can’t find it in me. He made his choice and now he has to learn how real the consequences can be. I find myself conflicted as the door closes. A part of me wants Amber in that room, protected and safe from the carnage that is about to take place. Another part of me knows that she’s safest with me and I don’t want her out of my sight. I hope this is the last time we have to do like this, but something tells me it won’t be. Our
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“Is something wrong?” The sound of my voice startles him. “How?” “Doesn’t feel good to have someone in your head, does it?” “This doesn’t make sense. You’re weak, you can’t get into my head.” “I’ve survived your attacks how many times now and you’re still convinced it’s me who is weak? If you were half the vampire you thought you were, I’d have been dead a long time ago.” My voice echoes through his mind. He shakes his head, trying to rid it of me. But it’s too late. His rampant thoughts of victory begin to take a dark shape. I can’t control the mind like he can, but I can manipulate it to turn against him. I just need to find the memory he’s most connected with. Satisfaction washes over me as I search through his mind. After all this man has done to m
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The doorknob rests in my trembling hand. I’m trying to be brave, but I also know that what’s behind this door will forever be carved into my soul. I’m not ready to see this. But what choice do I have? I look back at everyone. I consider changing my mind about doing this alone, but I need to. I keep telling myself it’s because I need to show strength but really, I just don’t want anyone to see me breakdown. I take a deep breath and summon all the courage I can. The door opens with no sound.Alex lies on a hospital bed in the middle of the room. His skin as white as the sheets that cover him. All I can do is stare. He looks so broken. I can’t make sense of all this. Somewhere inside of me, I know this is my fault. If I had just stayed away from him, he wouldn’t be lying here. I reach out to stroke his hand. Pleasurable sparks comfort my skin, rupturing my heart in the process. All the guilt I repressed is swallowi
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When I wake, it’s dark out. I guess the fighting and worrying took more from me than I thought. My hands fumble around until landing on the lamp and switching it on. The hairs on the back of my neck stand when I realize that Alex isn’t in his bed. My movements turn frantic. I’m ready to bolt out the door and find a doctor when I hear the bathroom door open.“Hey, gorgeous. Leaving already?”The smooth voice coats my soul in peace. I turn around and get lost in an emerald sea. Joy colors my face and I close the gap between us in record time. Even with one arm confined to a sling, his warm embrace is the home I’ve been missing.“No tears, princess.”“I was so scared that I lost you. Dr. Davis said he didn’t know if you’d wake up or walk again.”“That man should’ve
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The second the words came out of Diana’s mouth, I knew Amber was going to leave. No matter how much she tries to hide it, I know she cares what these people think. It pisses me off. I can see how hard she’s trying to be better, to make amends, but everyone still treats her badly. Either these people are fucking blind, or they’ve written her off without caring if she changes.“Get out.”“Excuse me, Gamma?”“Oh right, I forgot that you’re an idiot. Let me make it simple for you. Get the fuck out of my hospital room. I don’t want you anywhere near me or Amber. You’ll be lucky if I don’t get Alpha to make you leave the pack.”Tears well up in Diana’s eyes. The agitation filling my veins leaves little room to worry if I’m going too far. She exits my room without another word.
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“How is Paige?”“Not good. She’s been quiet, almost catatonic since losing Val. She’s hardly eating and when she does eat, she can’t keep it down. I think the grief is making her sick. I don’t know how to help her, and she’s refusing to see a doctor. I’m worried.”“Just be with her. Maybe you can’t fix this, but you can help her carry the burden.”The car comes to a halt outside Amber’s house. The yellow wood almost looks rejuvenated underneath the bright sky. I inhale before exiting the car. Somehow, even though the fanged evil is defeated, I don’t feel at ease. After all we’ve been through, I just want to start my life with my mate. I want to watch the sunset with her every night. I want to wake up next to her every day. But that feels so far away.“Honey, I’m home.”
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I pull her into my chest, placing a kiss on the top of her head. My phone rings breaking the comfortable silence around us. “Hello?” I answer. “Hey, can you and Amber come to the packhouse, and we’ll talk to Harrison here?” Colin asks. “I already brought Peyton up to speed and sent him to pick up Harrison.” “Didn’t I suggest that from the start?” “Whatever asshole, just get here.” “As you wish, Alpha.” I laugh. Colin grumbles something before hanging up. “Change of plans, we’re eating at the packhouse. I’ve got to get up there and talk to Harrison.” “You’re wasting no time getting back to work.” “The quicker I deal with this, the quic
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Choosing to stay in Onyx Flame was an easy choice after Paige’s words. I realize that not every pack member is going to be happy about this. In fact, I’m guessing that more will be angry than happy, but this is my home. I’m tired of running from it. “Are you nervous?” Paige asks. “Not really.” “Ah, so I’m on my own with that then.” “Yeah, but you have a good reason.” Paige slides her fingers through my hair, twisting my dark strands into an intricate up-do. I look at her in the mirror. Her hair flows down her back, her body covered in a black dress. She meets my gaze and smiles at me. “You know, I never thought I’d say this but I’m really glad to call yo
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My smile widens, and Amber’s jaw drops.“Are you sure?”“Absolutely. We couldn’t think of anyone better,” Paige embraces Amber. “And before you ask, yes, we are sure that we want you to be the godmother. We’re not just asking because you’re Alex’s mate either. We’re asking because I want my child to know what true resilience and strength is. You’ve been through hell more times than any of us but you’re still a good person. You’re an amazing person. Please say yes.”“Yes.”An excited laugh leaves Paige. Her body jumps up as if she just won an award.“Paige and I aren’t announcing to everyone else until the banquet. So, you can’t tell anyone! No one else knows,” Colin says.“We’re the first to know? I feel special,” I laugh.
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I meet her eyes as she stands in front of me. Her leg comes out and places a tiny kick to my shin.“There. I hurt you. Happy?”“No. NO. We are not happy. Kick his ass, Amber!” My mother yells.“Really? I’m your son!”She shrugs. “I came for a show.”My mother looks to Amber with a glint in her eye. Amber chuckles before facing me. “I guess I’ll be giving everyone a show then.”A devilish smile covers her face. A shiver of fear spreads over me. Oh, this might be the worst decision I’ve ever made.No, rejecting her was. You deserve this for hurting her and for hurting us, Zeke snarls.Amber’s fist connects with my right eye. Fuck, she can punch
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I blow the steam from my coffee and look at my sleeping mate. It took me hours to get her calmed down last night. When I found her at the swimming hole, she was in tears. She couldn’t even get the words out to tell me what happened. But when she finally did, I was heartbroken for her. Knowing that Linda killed her mother and watching Linda kill her mother are two different types of pain. My tongue recoils to the touch of the still too hot coffee. I jerk the cup from my mouth, spilling a little down my shirt.“Fuck,” I hiss.Amber’s eyes open, finding mine immediately. She sits up, her face still stained from yesterday’s burdens.“Sorry, didn’t mean to wake you.”“It’s time to get up anyways. I have training.”“Oh, okay. Get dressed and I’ll walk you down.”
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I’ve sent most of my kingdom to live safely on the surface, hidden from those who want our lives. It’s just me and my mother left. I’ve been putting off running for so long because I want Troy to choose me. I hate how I’ve pined for him, hoping that on one of my visits, he’ll realize that I’m who he is supposed to be with. All the men that I’ve had in the years since have never come close to what I felt when I was with him. They never will but I have to let this idea of being his go. He’s happy with Linda, and I have to accept that. At least living on the surface, I might get to see Amber more. Amber jumps on my glittering, purple tail. “Always with the tail, my pearl. You have no idea how much I wish I could give you one of your own.” “Mama, look!” Amber hands me a drawing that she made. Me with my purp
