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The Weight Of A Choice
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Not Today, Alphas! Too Late
Chapter 16: Too LateEris~I didn’t care anymore. The weight of the curse, Kaya, the wedding—was crushing me from the inside out. My hands trembled as I pulled harder at the window latch. The Fae. If I could just reach him, talk to him, maybe… maybe I could undo all of this.‘Eris, stop! Please!’ Seven’s voice panicked in my head, her anxiety was eating my bones. 'You need to be careful. You’ll hurt yourself, or worse—'“I don’t care!” I hissed under my breath, feeling the sharp edge of the window on my skin. My fingers slipped, but I kept pulling. The window creaked, and a tiny crack splintered across the glass.Seven was practically screaming at me now. 'Please, Eris! You have to stop, they’ll hear us! Kaya will—'“I don’t care about Kaya!” The words came out louder than I intended, my heart was beating faster in my chest. “I can’t do this anymore, Seven. I can’t. I need this curse gone. I need to be free from this torture.”The window finally gave way, shuddering open with a lou
Not Today, Alphas! Fitting The Bride
Chapter 17: Fitting The BrideThe sun was barely peeking through the thick curtains when the maids rushed in, breaking the suffocating silence of the night. I hadn’t slept. My eyes were swollen, my thoughts circled around the shattered window and the disappearing Fae. My last hope had slipped through my fingers, and now, it was too late. The door creaked open, and the head maid entered with an airy laugh. "Good morning, Lady Eris," she said as if today was just any other day. But it wasn’t. It was my wedding day.Other maids followed her, bustling around me with fabrics, laces, and pins. They murdered over the white silk dress that had been laid out on the chair near my bed. It shimmered in the morning light, the fabric so smooth it looked like water. The dress was long, far too long for someone like me, and the veil even longer, falling behind like the weight of the curse itself. The maids tugged me out. , guiding me toward the gown, “Here, miss…”I stood there, motionless, as
Not Today, Alphas! The Wolf And The Alpha
Chapter 18: The Wolf and the AlphaKaya~I left Eris standing by the window, her back to me, staring at the garden below. I wanted to stay, to comfort her, to somehow make her believe that everything would be alright. But the words wouldn’t come. It felt like anything I said would just push her further away. So, I did the only thing I could—I left.The door clicked softly behind me, and I leaned against the wall for a moment, rubbing my face with my hands. My heart was drowning in the ocean. I knew Eris didn’t want this. I knew she felt trapped, and I hated it. But what could I do? This was the path laid out for us. For her. For me.I walked down the long hallway, trying to clear my head. The grand hall wasn’t far, and I knew Leina would be there, overseeing the wedding preparations. She was always there, making sure everything was perfect.As I entered, I spotted her immediately. Leina, my mother, stood at the center of the activity, her hands glowed softly as she summoned more of th
Not Today, Alphas! The Silent Walk
Chapter 19: The Silent WalkThe maids came for me again, this time with more glowing faces than before. They looked happy that a wedding was happening today. I was sure many expected me to yell and shout, try to escape which I did, but it was completely useless in the end. I didn’t say anything. I just couldn’t. My body was already heavy in the dress, the pearls in my hair were weighing me down even more. It was a tradition for the maids to lead the bride, and for Luna—Leina, in this case—to follow behind. I didn’t know why, and I didn’t care to ask. I just moved when they told me to, my steps were quiet as I followed them down the hall.They murmured among themselves with their soft voices. "The pearls match her hair perfectly," one of them whispered."So beautiful," said another. "Like she was born to wear them."I kept my eyes on the floor, my heart a cold, numb thing in my chest. Seven didn’t say a word. She was quiet, like the rest of me, though I could feel her stirring, re
Not Today, Alphas! They Are Both My Mates?!
Chapter 20: They’re Both My Mates?!And just like that, a loud voice cut through the fight. "STOP IT!!!"Leina’s voice was like a clap of thunder. The entire room went dead silent. Kaya froze, his jaws still latched onto the black wolf's fur. The black wolf, mid-lunge, dropped to the floor with a thud. Both of them, bleeding from their necks, ears pinned back like scolded puppies. I blinked. Did she just... tame them with her voice?The two massive wolves whined like they were being told off for chewing up the furniture.Kaya released the black wolf’s neck and a pitiful little whimper escaped his bloody snout. I couldn't believe it. These were supposed to be fierce wolves, ready to rip each other apart—and now they looked like guilty pups caught with their paws in the cookie jar. "Turn back. Now," Leina said in a strict yet somehow calm tone.Without hesitation, both wolves shifted back into human form, still bleeding from their necks and shoulders. I had to stifle a laugh. Ther
Not Today, Alphas! Ancient Law: Pick Me!
Chapter 21 : Ancient Law: Pick me!Kaya~I sat in my chambers, barely holding on to the edge of my sanity. My fists were clenched so tight my knuckles turned white, and all I could feel was the electricity flowing through me. Kai wasn’t any better. ‘This is insane,’ Kai growled in the back of my mind. ‘We were so close. All that, and now we’re stuck because of some ancient law?’“I know,” I muttered aloud, running a hand through my hair. “A trial... and she has to choose. It’s absurd.”The door creaked open behind me, and I didn’t even need to turn to know who it was. Leina always had that soft, careful presence. She walked in slowly, as if not wanting to scare me, but the truth was, I was already at the edge.“Kaya,” she said softly, sitting down beside me. Her voice had that familiar calmness and gentleness, but today it couldn’t soothe me. “I know...”I stared at the floor, unable to meet her eyes. “This law... it’s going to ruin everything.”Leina was quiet for a moment, then r
Not Today, Alphas! To Tell You The Truth
Chapter 22: To Tell You The TruthSamuel ~My life wasn’t the glory I once imagined. Many times, I felt alone, fighting my own battles. My father never cared for me, and I grew up without knowing love. The only person who showed me kindness was Kaya. He was there for me, especially after my mother died giving birth to me.Kaya’s father came to mourn with us. My mother was known for her beauty, and her loss hit hard. After that, my father decided to use Kaya’s family for a political alliance. Kaya and I grew up like brothers, and his mother, Leina, loved me as her own.But now, everything was at risk. We both marked the same mate.Eris…The moment I saw her, something deep inside me lit up, like a shining star in my chest. She was beautiful, and my wolf, Drax, felt the same. He was calm and different to my feelings. Drax saw her wolf, too. She was just as stunning, with a look that took my breath away.Luna Leina told me to stay away from Eris. But how could I? I needed to know if s
Not Today, Alphas! Mother…
Chapter 23: Mother…Eris ~I couldn't breathe. The words blurred together as I stared down at the letter in my hands, my chest tightened. My legs gave out beneath me, and I collapsed to the floor, knees hit the cold stone. It should've hurt, but the pain inside was louder-crushing, drowning out everything else.I didn't even realise I was crying until I felt the tears, like tiny pearls slipped down my face and splashed onto the letter. My fingers trembled as I read and reread the words, as if somehow they'd change."Augustin is dead. Your mother will be next if you don't return. War is coming."My heart shattered. I could see them-the images so clear. My mother, my pack, all destroyed. Darius had killed Alpha Augustin. He'd killed my mother too, or he would, if I didn't do what he wanted. His threat hung in the air like poison, choking me deeply with his strong hairy hands.Seven stirred and paced, she was growling deeply and feral, pushing at the edges of my mind.‘Let me out,’ she
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Not Today, Alphas! Leina’s Death
Chapter 66 : Leina’s DeathKaya ~ Chapter 65:I was standing at the edge of the square when it happened.Leina was just about to finish the ceremony, about to pass the Luna’s power to Tessa. I watched her closely, the way she moved slowly, the tiredness in her eyes. Something about her seemed off today, but I thought it was just the annoyance of the ceremony.Then, she coughed. It sounded sharp, unnatural.At first, no one reacted. We all thought it was nothing. But then she coughed again, and this time, blood spilled from her mouth.My heart stopped.“Leina!” I shouted, pushing through the crowd. I didn’t think. I just ran.She collapsed before I could reach her. Tessa tried to catch her, but she wasn’t fast enough. Leina hit the ground, hard. I was there a second later, kneeling beside her, my hands started shaking as I reached for her.“Leina, no!” I shouted again in a voice that seemed to lose control.Her body was limp, her skin cold. Blood covered her lips, and it kept coming,
Not Today, Alphas! Luna’s Ceremony
Chapter 65 : Luna’s CeremonyLeina ~The village square was already filling with people by the time I stepped outside. Faces I had known all my life turned to greet me, with their bright smiles, voices filled with warmth.“Luna,” someone called, waving from the crowd.“Good morning, Luna!” another greeted me.I smiled softly and waved back, though my body felt heavier than usual, and my legs ached as I made my way through the crowd. I should have felt stronger today, of all days. It was my last day as Luna, the day I would officially pass on the title to Tessa.But something was wrong. I could feel it deep in my bones. May had been silent for days now. She wasn’t responding to my calls, and it worried me more than I wanted to admit. I tried to push the thought away as I reached the center of the square where the ceremony would take place.The elders were there, already preparing for the official proceedings. Tessa stood beside them, in a stiff posture, nervous energy rolling off he
Not Today, Alphas! He’s Finally Mine
Chapter 64 : He’s Finally MineTessa ~I’ve always loved Kaya.From the first moment I saw him, I knew he was mine. It didn’t matter that he didn’t see it right away. I was patient. I waited. I was loyal. Always loyal.And then he brought her. Eris.Ugly. From some weak pack on the other side of the mountains. She had nothing. No strength, no power. And Kaya, stupid Kaya, paraded her around like she was some kind of treasure.“She’s going to be Luna,” he had said, like that made any sense. I wanted to scream. I wanted to tear her apart.‘You should have,’ Mei snarled in my head. ‘You should’ve ripped her throat out the moment she walked into our pack. She didn’t deserve him.’“I know,” I muttered under my breath. “I should have. But Kaya… he wouldn’t have forgiven me.”‘Who cares about forgiveness? She was nothing. And now look—he’s still mourning her, like she was worth something.’I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms. “She wasn’t worth anything. Not to me. Not to this
Not Today, Alphas! I Will Always Love You
Chapter 63 : I Will Always Love YouKaya ~A few minutes after Tessa left, the door opened again, but this time the smell that filled the room was different—warm, comforting, familiar. Leina.“Kaya,” she said softly and in a gentle voice, as if she knew exactly how fragile I was at that moment. “Can I come in?”I nodded, still staring at the floor. I couldn’t bring myself to look at her just yet. Somehow, everything was crushing me, and I wasn’t sure I could handle one more conversation.But Leina was patient. She always was. I heard her light and soft steps, as she walked over. And then, before I could brace myself, she wrapped her arms around me. Her embrace was warm, and for a moment, I let myself melt into it, letting her hold me together when I felt like I was falling apart.“I’m so sorry, Kaya,” she whispered against my shoulder. “I miss her too.”I swallowed hard, feeling the lump in my throat growing. “It’s like she’s everywhere, Leina. I can’t escape it.”Leina pulled bac
Not Today, Alphas! We Missed Eris
Chapter 62 : Kaya ~It’s been three months since Eris died. Three months, and I still couldn’t wrap my mind around it. The pain felt as fresh as the day it happened, like someone had ripped my heart out and replaced it with a cold, hollow pit.I tried to numb myself, tried to forget, but nothing worked. Everywhere I went, I saw her—heard her laughter, remembered the way her smile could light up a room, how she made everything feel right. But she was gone, and now I was supposed to be preparing for a wedding I didn’t even want.The room felt depressing and everything was pressing down on me. My suit hung on the wardrobe... It felt wrong. I felt wrong. Tessa was supposed to be my bride. She was in the next room, probably preening, getting ready for a life that didn’t belong to her.Kai was anxious too, like he had been for months now. ‘This isn’t right, Kaya,’ he growled angrily. . ‘She’s not meant to be Luna. She can’t carry Leina’s powers. She’s empty. She’s…’I clenched my jaw.
Not Today, Alphas! The Poisonous Throne
Chapter 61: The Poisonous ThroneAugustin~I closed the door to Darius’s chambers, the smile faded from my face the moment I stepped into the dark hallway. That boy had no idea how much he teetered on the edge of failure. He was too blinded by his anger, too easily manipulated by the words of a girl. A mere girl, yet he let her slip through his grasp again and again. Pathetic.But then, weakness ran in the family, didn’t it?I walked down the cold stone corridor, my boots clicked against the floor, echoing in the emptiness. As I rounded the corner, my mind drifted back to where it all started. Eris’s father. The proud, noble alpha who ruled with strength and fairness. A fool, blinded by loyalty and love.“Too trusting,” I whispered, feeling the bile rise in my throat at the thought of him. He never saw it coming, never suspected that his own ally—his friend—was the one poisoning him from the inside.‘He was a fool,’ Hamex growled in my head, his dark tone always brought a bitter t
Not Today, Alphas! The Hunter’s Wrath
Chapter 60: The Hunter’s WrathDarius~The air in my chambers was suffocating me from failure. I paced back and forth, my fists clenched so tightly my knuckles ached. She had escaped again. Again. I slammed my hand against the stone wall, the impact went through my arm, but it did nothing to calm the tornado inside me.“How could this happen?” I growled through gritted teeth. “How could no one find her?”‘Weak,’ Hunter snarled in my mind, rumbling. ‘You let her slip through your fingers. Again.’I could feel him prowling, his claws itched to tear something apart, anything that would make this unbearable feeling of failure go away. He had been restless ever since Eris disappeared into the snow. Every attempt to track her had come up empty, and it was driving both of us to the edge.“She can’t have gone far,” I muttered, though to whom, I wasn’t sure. I raked a hand through my hair, the strands sticking with sweat. “We’ll find her. We have to find her.”‘You better,’ Hunter growled.
Not Today, Alphas! Stranger In The Woods
Chapter 59: The Stranger in the WoodsEris~The cold air nipped at my face as I walked through the woods, my breath came out in small puffs. Snow crunched beneath my boots, and the thick trees around me stood silent, their branches looked heavy with snow. It felt like the world had been swallowed in white, everything so quiet that I could hear my own heartbeat.But something was off.I stopped, my senses suddenly sharpened. There was someone out here. I could feel it. The hair on the back of my neck stood on end, and a low growl rumbled in my throat.‘We’re not alone,’ Seven warned in my head, her voice tensed.I turned, scanning the trees, trying to find the source of the feeling. My eyes locked onto a shadow moving between the trunks. It was quick, but I saw it. My growl grew louder, and I bared my teeth.“Show yourself,” I commanded.A person stepped out from behind the trees. He was tall, wearing a long black cloak that blended into the dark woods. His hood was pulled low over
Not Today, Alphas! The Mark Of Fate
Chapter 58: The Mark of FateEris ~The fire crackled softly in the room as I sat on the edge of the bed, staring down at my hand. There, on my palm, was a bruise like a faint, star-shaped mark. I rubbed at it, hoping it was just from the cold or from clenching my fists too hard earlier, but it didn’t fade. It was as if the bruise had formed with purpose, as if someone—or something—had placed it there.I flexed my fingers, trying to get rid of the feeling crawling up my spine. I had healed quickly from the torture of Darius faster than I should have, even for someone like me. But this bruise… it wasn’t like the others.‘Eris.’Seven’s voice drifted into my mind, calm but watchful. ‘That’s not just a bruise. There’s magic in it. I can feel it.’“Magic?” I whispered, staring harder at the star. It glowed faintly under the firelight, almost like it was alive. “What does it mean?”‘I don’t know. But someone marked you, Eris. You need to be careful.’Marked. The word left a bitter taste i
