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Cassie.A light tap on my shoulder pulled me from the haze of sleep. I blinked, adjusting to the darkened surroundings, and met Axel’s piercing gaze. His voice, low and steady, broke through the silence of the night. “We’re here.”The weight of those two words sank in like an anchor. My chest tightened as I processed them. I was in Red Hollow pack.It had been dark for hours now, but the night only seemed heavier as we arrived. I sat upright, peering out of the window at the all-too-familiar pack grounds. Even under the moonlight, every detail stood out like a haunting memory—the tree line at the edge of the estate walls, the distinct shadows of the pack buildings. My stomach twisted.I had spent three years running, clawing my way out of the pain and darkness this place had buried me in. Three years trying to build a life for myself, free from the ridicule and hate of this pack. And now, I was right back where I started.Cy stirred in my mind, her voice soft but maddeningly smug.
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Cassie.The pack house stood before me like a dark reminder of everything I’d fought to leave behind. My feet stayed glued to the ground as my heart hammered wildly in my chest. Through the large windows, I could see my suitcase sitting in the far corner of the living room where Axel had left it. It looked so small and out of place—just like I felt standing outside, unable to go in.Axel had vanished with Warren and Jake into the pack house after my rather rude inquiry. And now it was just me, alone in the biting cold of the night, staring at the place that had been my hell for so many years.The living room looked just as I remembered it—almost too much the same. Sure, the couches were newer, and the center table wasn’t the old scratched one from before. But the walls, the scent, the energy—it was all the same. Too familiar. Too suffocating.I swallowed the lump forming in my throat and took a shaky step toward the door. My fingers grazed the frame, but I froze, unable to go further
Last Updated : 2024-11-19Second Chance At Love 025.
Cassie.Axel’s study felt suffocating, the heavy scent of mahogany and scotch pressing against me like a hand pressed against my neck. My fists clenched at my sides as I stood in the doorway, trying to calm the storm inside me. What had I been thinking, coming back to this place? Coming back with him?I knew it was a mistake, and I should’ve resisted even if it cost me my life.Maybe a part of me—no, a foolish, desperate part of me—had hoped things would be different now. That being Axel’s mate might mean something. That it might mean I meant something to him. But that hope had been crushed the moment I overheard him say that no one could know I was his mate. I was nothing to him. Just like always, and not even being his mate could change thatThe realization burned, but it also solidified my resolve. I couldn’t stay here, not with him. Not like this.I stepped fully into the room, clearing my throat to announce my presence. Three pairs of eyes turned to me: Axel’s, sharp and unread
Last Updated : 2024-11-19Second Chance At Love 026.
Cassie.I woke up for the second time to a gentle tapping on my shoulder, a sound soft but persistent enough to drag me out of the sleep I hadn’t realized had claimed me. My head jerked up, and I blinked, trying to organize myself, and my thoughts. The living room came into focus—the same one I’d reluctantly stepped into last night. My suitcase was still where Axel had left it.A sigh escaped my lips and I closed my eyes again, too tired to deal with anything.The tapping came again, and I turned my head to find a young girl standing beside the couch. She looked to be in her late teens, with dark hair tied into a loose braid and eyes that mirrored curiosity.“Who are you?” she asked her voice light but laced with caution.I froze, startled by the unfamiliar face. My mind jumped to conclusions—ones that made my stomach churn. Was she… Axel’s?I gasped, sitting upright. “Are you—are you married to Axel?” The question tumbled out before I could stop myself, and the girl’s brows shot up
Last Updated : 2024-11-20Second Chance At Love 027.
Axel.The moment the elevator doors slid open, I felt a spark of irritation that shot straight through my chest. Cassie was standing next to Jake, her petite frame dwarfed by his tall, broad stature. Her face tilted up toward me, confusion clouding those brown doe-like eyes of hers.And indifference. There was a damn trace of indifference in her expression, like she couldn’t care less about my presence.That look was enough to make my jaw clench, and my wolf, Ice, stirred in my mind.“Pull her away. Mark her,” he snarled, his voice raw and demanding, “Let them all know she’s ours.”I shook my head, keeping my expression neutral even as Ice’s growls rattled my brain. “Not now,” I told him firmly.“Then when, Axel?” Ice snapped, “She’s right there, and I can smell Jake all over her!”Ice’s possessiveness clawed at me, but I shut him out before his anger spilled into mine. I couldn’t deal with his relentless growling and Cassie’s infuriating presence at the same time.Still, my eyes c
Last Updated : 2024-11-21Second Chance At Love 028.
Cassie.The faint sound of furniture being moved greeted me as Axel raised a brow, curiosity etched across his face. His features were calm, yet there was a sharpness in his eyes that unsettled me. He gestured toward the apartment, his broad shoulders brushing past me as he stepped ahead. I followed silently, feeling my chest tighten with every step.When we reached the apartment, the door was already ajar, and inside, men were working diligently, shifting furniture and unpacking boxes. I paused in the doorway, taken aback by the sheer size of the space. The white walls glistened, reflecting the soft rays of sunlight that poured through the open windows, making the whole apartment feel warm and inviting.It was far more spacious than I had anticipated, with high ceilings and polished wooden floors. For a moment, I allowed myself to admire it. But then, as if on cue, Axel’s presence loomed behind me like an unspoken reminder of everything I was trying to forget.“We can talk in the b
Last Updated : 2024-11-21Second Chance At Love 029.
Cassie.My heart raced as I stared at the glowing screen of my phone, my breath caught somewhere between disbelief and exhilaration. My name sat boldly in the salutation, followed by the word “accepted.”“Dear Cassandra Holt… we are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted—”I screamed. Loud, piercing, and raw, the sound bounced off the walls of the room, so loud that for a moment, I didn’t even recognize it as my own. It was pure joy, unrestrained and rare—a spark of light in the darkness I had been wading through for years.Before I could fully process the email, the door to my room burst open, slamming into the wall with a deafening crash. My scream choked in my throat as I spun around.Axel stormed in, shirtless and barefoot, his dark eyes wild and frantic, scanning the room like he expected to find danger lurking in the shadows. His hair was tousled from sleep, but his body—toned and intimidating—was tense, ready to fight whatever threat he thought I was facing.“Cassie
Last Updated : 2024-11-22Second Chance At Love 030.
Cassie.“So does that mean you won’t be returning? Or do I need to hold on to your spot for a week—which quite frankly is all I can do?” Eric asked over the phone.I smiled, shaking my head even though I knew he couldn’t see me. “No need to hold on to it,” I said, keeping my voice as even as possible, “I don’t know how long I’ll be gone for.”The moment the words left my mouth, I heard the soft clearing of a throat from the other side of the table. I didn’t need to look up to know it was Axel, seated with his iPad in front of him, though I could tell his attention was zeroed in on my conversation. His presence was suffocating, even when he wasn’t saying a word.I rolled my eyes, turning my gaze back to the piece of bread in my hands. I dragged the butter knife through the Nutella jar with more force than necessary, my phone still pressed between my ear and shoulder.I’d hoped that the harsh sunlight that filtered through my window when I woke up would somehow prove everything from th
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
