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Cassie.I felt a jolt run through me as I stumbled backward, blinking to clear my vision. The man I’d just bumped into stood before me, gazing down with striking blue eyes that seemed to pierce right through me. His blond hair was perfectly slicked back, though two rogue strands had slipped loose, hanging over his forehead effortlessly carelessly. I stared, momentarily frozen, my mind too sluggish to process what was happening. I opened my mouth to speak, to stammer out an apology, but the words died. It wasn’t just the man’s intense gaze; it was also the unmistakable aura rolling off him. He was an Alpha. Cy, stirred, cautious but curious.The man tilted his head slightly, a strange intensity in his gaze like he was looking straight into me. I swallowed, forcing myself to snap out of it and remember where I was—and who I was. If this man was an Alpha, there was no way I could risk him figuring out I was a rogue.“Are you all right?” he asked, his voice deep and calm, though a hi
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Cassie.Mate?The word reverberated through me, filling every inch of my being with a feeling I couldn’t even name. My pulse raced as my gaze locked with Axel’s, and the world seemed to shrink, narrowing down to just the two of us. No. This had to be a mistake.I had left him. I had run, stolen his money, and sworn never to see, and forgive him. I had tried so hard to escape everything he’d put me through, the pain, the betrayal—and now, here he was, standing right in front of me… as my mate?I stumbled back, a cold chill running through me, but Axel’s hand darted out, gripping my arm before I could pull away. The familiar, unyielding strength in his grip twisted my stomach. He pulled me closer, and his scent—earthy, woodsy, with a hint of pine—filled my lungs, stirring something buried deep inside me, something I didn’t want to acknowledge.I swallowed hard, forcing myself to look up at him. Axel had changed, and yet he hadn’t. He looked older, somehow sharper, with a thin line of
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Cassie.“Over my dead body,” I hissed, my voice shaking but unyielding as I stared up at Axel.For a split second, a flicker of surprise crossed his face, but it vanished as quickly as it had appeared, replaced by a hard, unreadable expression. This was Axel—the alpha who had once held my world together, then shattered it beyond repair. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t imagined this moment a thousand times, meeting Axel. What I’d say to him, what he’d say to me. But never in my wildest dreams had I thought we’d meet like this: outside my workplace, him in a black crisp, three-piece suit, looking as if he hadn’t lost a single night of sleep in the years since I’d left. And worst of all, as my mate.He studied me, those storm-gray eyes piercing through me like he could strip away every wall I’d built to protect myself since I left the Red Hollow pack. I wanted to flinch, to look away, but I held my ground.“You don’t belong here, Cassie,” he said finally, his voice low but firm. “You’r
Last Updated : 2024-11-14Second Chance At Love 018.
Cassie.I wiped a hand across my forehead, grateful for the distraction work at the restaurant provided. My body felt heavy, my legs dragging with exhaustion as I moved around, and worse, I was now on a night shift at the restaurant.I hadn’t slept a wink. Last night had been nothing short of chaos in my mind. Axel—my mate. The revelation still weighed on me, a sharp, biting truth I couldn’t seem to escape. Even when I had left my apartment in the morning, deciding to spend time helping the old couple at the cafe, I couldn’t stop thinking about him.Why did it have to be him?A sigh escaped my lips before I could stop it, long and heavy like the weight of the world rested on my shoulders. My thoughts raced as I leaned against my locker in the locker room. “Okay, that’s it,” a voice said from behind me, startling me enough that I nearly dropped the plate in my hands. “One more sigh like that and you’re going to bring this entire place down.”I turned to find Eric standing there. I bl
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Cassie.I didn’t dare look away from the man in front of me.He took a step forward, and I instinctively took one back. My heart pounded in my chest as I tried to create some distance, but it was futile.He kept coming closer.There was a strange ease to his movements, as though he wasn’t in a hurry. Like a predator taking his time with cornered prey. A lazy, almost amused smile played on his lips, making my stomach churn.My back hit the edge of a curb. I froze, my breath hitching as he reached into the pocket of his coat.“Relax,” he said smoothly, pulling out a cigarette. He placed it between his lips, lighting it with a flick of his lighter. The small flame illuminated his sharp features, the cold glint in his eyes.He took a slow drag, inhaling deeply before exhaling a cloud of smoke into the crisp night air. Then, he smiled again.“Damon,” he said simply, his voice low and casual. “And you are?”I hesitated, my lips pressing together as unease crawled over my skin.When I didn’
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Cassie.Shock filled me, rooting me to the ground. My heart raced so fast I thought it might explode. Damon and Axel stood locked in a battle of stares, each exuding dominance, the tension between them sharp enough to cut through steel.Damon’s fury was evident in his clenched jaw, but Axel’s face was calm—a dangerous kind of calm. It wasn’t the absence of emotion but a silent warning that made the air between them feel heavy and suffocating.“Mate!” Cy’s voice roared in my mind, snapping me out of my shock.“Come here, Cassie.” Axel’s deep, commanding voice sent shivers down my spine.My feet moved instinctively toward him, even as my mind screamed in protest. Every cell in my body knew it was safer to be with Axel than to remain in Damon’s grasp. But before I could close the distance, Damon shifted in front of me, blocking my path.“I saw her first, Axel,” Damon growled, his voice sharp with defiance. “I’m not letting you take my kill even if you’re the one who proposed the bill.”
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Axel.Cassie stared up at me, the expression in her doe, brown eyes, unreadable, though I could sense the war raging inside her. Her hand hovered over the car door handle, trembling ever so slightly before falling back into her lap, the long extension of her braids moving with her.She parted her lips, ready to argue, but I didn’t give her the chance. “There’s no debate here, Cassie,” I said firmly. “You’re coming with me.”Her lips pressed together, her gaze narrowing slightly as if she were weighing her options. After what felt like an eternity, she shook her head, her voice soft but firm. “I appreciate you saving me back there, Axel, but I can’t return to Red Hollow. I won’t.”Her words ignited a flicker of anger inside me. Did she even understand how close she’d come to death?“Do you have any idea what just happened to you?” My voice was sharp, cutting through the tense silence between us. “If I’d been a second late, Damon would’ve dragged you off and killed you. Right now, y
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Cassie.The suitcase felt heavier in my hand than it should have, but I knew the real weight wasn’t in my suitcase. It was in the decision I’d just made—or, rather, the decision that had been made for me.I hated it.I hated that I had no choice but to follow him. I hated that even as I considered running, my own mind betrayed me with the reality that Axel would find me. Running would only make it worse.When I reached the car, the sight of Axel froze me in place. He was leaning against the sleek black SUV, arms folded across his broad chest, one boot crossed over the other. His head was tilted down, a strand of dark hair falling into his face as if he didn’t have a single care in the world.Even from here, I could see how the black tee clung to his shoulders, outlining every sharp, defined muscle. My throat went dry, and I cursed myself for noticing.“This is the same man who destroyed you, Cassie,” I had to remind myself under a muffled breath.Axel looked up then, and the intensity
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Axel.The meeting room was suffocating. Not from heat or lack of air, but from the sheer tension hanging in the air, thick and unmoving. The long mahogany table stretched across the center of the room, polished to perfection, reflecting the golden glow of the chandelier above. The walls, lined with deep burgundy wallpaper, felt like they were closing in, the heavy drapes blocking out any sign of daylight. A room meant for order, but right now, it held nothing but unspoken resentment and frustration.I leaned back in my chair, my hands gripping the armrests as I let my gaze sweep over the men in the room—alphas from different regions, all with their own domains, their own responsibilities, and yet, none of them seemed willing to lift a damn finger.“I think it’s high time we address the elephant in the room,” I said, my voice calm but firm, the kind that demanded attention.Across the table, Alpha Tristan scoffed, leaning forward with his arms crossed over his broad chest. His golden-b
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Cassie.The ride to school was indeed long, longer than it had any right to be.Not because of the distance but because of the thick, suffocating tension that filled the car. No amount of air conditioning could cut through it, and even with the windows cracked open, the weight of unspoken words and unresolved emotions hung between us.Axel said nothing to me. And I said nothing to him.Violet, bless her, made several attempts at conversation. She brought up the weather, schoolwork, and even a random story about one of her neighbors that she clearly hoped would lighten the mood. But it was useless. Axel remained as unreadable as ever, with his signature scowl sitting on his face, and I was too deep in my own thoughts to play along. I wasn’t even sure what was happening between us anymore. I didn’t understand it.Eventually, Violet sighed and gave up, falling into silence as well.When the car finally came to a stop in front of the school gates, I reached for the door handle, ready to b
Second Chance At Love 123.
Cassie.The first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was movement. The subtle shifting of weight, the faint rustling of fabric. My senses sharpened, and my body tensed. For a split second, my heart pounded against my ribs as my half-asleep mind leaped to the worst conclusion—intruders.I sat up in a rush, my gaze darting around the dimly lit room, searching for a shadow lurking in the corners. But all I found was Violet, standing by the mirror, stretching her arms before grabbing her towel.“Good morning to you too,” she said, giving me a knowing look through the mirror’s reflection.I exhaled sharply, running a hand through my hair as I forced my heart to settle. “Good morning,” my voice was barely above a whisper, my hand pressed against my chest as I tried to slow my breathing.“I’m not going to lie, that scared me. The way you woke up, looking around like you expected to see something—or someone—other than me,” Violet said, her eyes wide as she chuckled, shaking her head as sh
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Cassie.Suggesting a sleepover with Violet must have been the best decision I could’ve made in such a short time. And, of course, Violet being Violet, she was more than excited to play along. She showed up at my door with an overnight bag slung over her shoulder, her book bag in one hand, and a change of clothes for the return to school. Her grin was practically contagious.We had a lot to catch up on as our return to school was upon us.Truthfully, I wasn’t sure returning to school was the safest idea, but from what I’d seen in our student forum, people were already making plans. Many were going back, and there was talk of a candle walk around campus in Jared’s honor. It felt like an obligation—like something I couldn’t ignore. I didn’t know him personally, but I thought he deserved that much. Violet and I just had to go.Of course, Axel didn’t take the news well.He didn’t exactly yell, but the sharpness in his tone had been enough to let us know he was not accommodating the idea. H
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Cassie.My entire body was on fire as Axel’s stormy gaze bore into me, igniting something deep inside. I had never felt this way before, never had my body reacted so intensely just from a look. My stomach tightened, and a forbidden thought crossed my mind—I wanted him to take me completely.“If you wanted my attention, all you had to do was ask, not go through such a childish method,” Axel said, his voice low and rough, sending a shiver down my spine.I should have felt fear at the raw dominance in his tone, but instead, my blood boiled hotter for him. “Why should I?” I whispered, tilting my chin up, refusing to back down. “You came without me having to say a word.”His nostrils flared.In the next second, I was against the nearest wall, his firm grip keeping me caged. His body pressed into mine, his anger so potent that I could almost feel his wolf daring to take over.“Repeat those words again,” he dared, his voice dangerously low.“Everyone out!” Axel barked.I bit my tongue, real
Second Chance At Love 120.
Axel.She meant to kill me.That was the only logical explanation for this game Cassie was playing, preferring Warren to me. I knew exactly what she was doing.I ran a hand through my hair, fingers clenching briefly at the strands before dropping them to my side. I wasn’t just watching her. I was stalking. My gaze burned into her, measuring every movement, every glance she threw in my direction. The anger in her eyes was unmistakable, but it was the fire behind them that intrigued me. I never knew she had it in her.No—I shook my head. That was a lie.I had always known.I had seen that fire in her eyes before, in the rare moments she had stood up for herself, moments she had tried to push back against me. But it wasn’t until the night Cam died that I had seen the full force of her fury. That day, she had been someone else entirely—unhinged, devastated, ruthless. I had never felt such in my life.And now?Now, she was looking at me like she wanted to tear me apart.Was it the kiss tha
Second Chance At Love 119.
Cassie.I could never get used to being called Luna.First off, I wanted to know how the news spread so quickly. It had barely been a few hours since I accepted my bond with Axel, and already, the entire pack knew? I shouldn’t have been surprised, I knew everyone knew, but I still was. I hated how everything about my life was always public knowledge.Still, I had bigger concerns.I was heading to the gym, just as Axel had said. True to his word, he sent Warren to get me not long after Violet and the movers left. I’d wanted to finally reward myself with some sleep since I barely got any the night before, but just as my head hit the pillow, there was a knock on my door.“Is this truly necessary?” I asked Warren, my voice sluggish as I dragged my feet beside him. “You all know there’s no hope for me, so why must I do this?”Warren glanced at me and shook his head. “That’s precisely why he wants you to do it.”“So, it’s necessary?”“Yes.”I sighed, throwing my head back.I had started tra
Second Chance At Love 118.
Cassie.“I heard something strange on my way here just now,” Violet said, her voice laced with curiosity as she stepped further into the living room of my apartment.I glanced at her from my spot on the couch, barely lifting my head. My body felt heavy, my limbs sluggish with exhaustion. I hadn’t slept last night—how could I, when my thoughts had been a storm, and all I could do was toss and turn, trying to find sleep?I had briefly seem my reflection in the mirror, as I rushed to brush my teeth, the moment Mirabel knocked on my door to inform me of Violet’s arrival. My hair was still wrapped in my silk bonnet, my eyes sunken with dark circles underneath. I hadn’t even bothered to wash my face, I didn’t feel the need to.I sucked in a deep breath, I knew what Violet was talking about, because rumors spread like wildfire, moving faster than the wind, and no one seemed to enjoy them more than the pack members of Red Hollow, a pack which, whether I liked it or not, was now my home, but I
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Cassie.The night air was crisp, yet the tension between Axel and me burned hotter than fire. We stood there, unmoving, locked in each other’s gaze. My fist remained atop his chest, his hand still curled around mine, neither of us pulling away. The space between us wasn’t even that small, yet I felt trapped—by the intensity in his eyes, by the sparks racing up my arm, by the way my body responded to him without permission.Cy howled inside me, clawing at my insides, her voice laced with desperation. “Accept him, Cassie. End this torture.”My mind spun, overwhelmed by the weight of the moment. I shouldn’t be feeling this much, shouldn’t be reacting this way, yet every fiber of my being screamed for him. And as I stared into Axel’s darkened eyes, I saw it—the same need, the same hunger, a silent promise of something deep, consuming, unforgettable.Heat pooled between my thighs, and I sucked in a sharp breath.Axel moved first. His arms circled my waist, pulling me flush against his fir
