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Cassie.I walked silently behind Axel, unsure of what to expect from his words. I could hear the faint sound of crickets, but even that sound couldn't drown out the relentless thudding of my heartbeat. Each step felt heavier, the tension between us pulling me closer to something I wasn't sure I was ready to face.When we reached the door at the end of the hall, he pushed it open without hesitation.I stepped in first and froze.Bella and Carly knelt in the center of the room, their hands bound behind them.The flickering light overhead cast uneven shadows across their faces, and even though they weren't battered or bruised, their tear-streaked cheeks told me enough. They'd been crying for a long time—probably for days.The room was small and suffocating, with walls that seemed to close in the longer I stood there. A tiny window, even smaller than the ones from earlier, sat near the ceiling letting in just enough moonlight to highlight the cold, unwelcoming space.Torture devices hung
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Cassie.I stood there in silence, my arms crossed tightly against my chest as Bella and Carly groveled on the floor like they hadn’t been trying to kill me just days ago. “Alpha, please! Forgive us!” Carly’s voice cracked, her hands trembling as they rubbed together in a pitiful show of submission.Bella wasn’t any better, her head bobbing up and down like a puppet’s, tears streaking her cheeks. “We’re sorry, Alpha! We’ll never do it again!”I didn’t miss the way they addressed Axel and ignored me completely, as though I was invisible in the room. My blood boiled at their audacity. How could they disregard me? When I was the one they attacked, the one they humiliated and tried to destroy. Yet, their apologies were aimed at Axel, as if he was the one they’d wronged.Axel’s voice cut through their crying, sharp and unforgiving. “If you both don’t get the hell out of here in the next second, you’ll wish for death!”The fury in his tone was thick, and the girls scrambled to their feet,
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Cassie.The moment Axel and I stepped into the apartment, I turned around to face him, planting my hands on my hips. My chest tightened as I glared up at him, the weight of my unresolved emotions boiling to the surface.“You know,” I started, my voice sharper than I intended, “I tried to make sense of it on our walk here, and I just… didn’t. You’re so confusing. One minute, you’re nice, and the next, you’re cold. Is it because it’s natural for you to be mean to me, and the mate bond is getting in the way of that? Forcing you to try and be nice to me? Is that what this is?”Axel’s expression didn’t shift at first—his dark eyes studying me with an unreadable intensity. Then he exhaled slowly, running his fingers through his hair like my words had physically weighed him down.“Cassie,” he said in that infuriatingly calm voice, “go to your room.”“No.” I straightened, my voice growing louder. “I’m going nowhere until I get an answer from you.”“Then, by all means, stay here!” Axel bit ou
Last Updated : 2024-12-06Second Chance At Love 046.
Cassie.When I woke up, the first thing I noticed was the faint sound of shuffling outside my room. My heart raced slightly, the remnants of a restless night still clinging to me. For a fleeting moment, I thought it might be Axel, and I quickly slipped out of bed, my bare feet padding softly against the floor as I headed toward the noise.But when I opened the door, it wasn’t Axel. It was Mirabel, humming softly to herself as she wiped down the counters. Her back was to me, but she must have sensed my presence because she turned around, her face lighting up with a smile.“Good morning, Luna,” she greeted warmly. “Is there anything you need?”I hesitated. Luna. The word still felt foreign on her lips and wrong in my ears.“Cassie. I’m not a Luna,” I corrected her, my voice clipped, then I cleared my throat.”“I don’t need anything. I’m fine.”But my eyes betrayed me, darting toward Axel’s door before I could stop myself. Mirabel must have caught the motion because a knowing look flash
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Cassie.A frown instantly settled on my face at Axel’s words.And you must never let anyone know that you’re my mate, or that you’re related to me in any wayThe sharp edge of his command echoed in my mind, leaving behind a bitter sting. I’d heard him say it before so I shouldn’t have been shocked to hear it again, especially now, but I couldn’t stop the ache that bloomed in my chest.I did not intend to be hurt by his words, but the pain was there nonetheless, curling deep in my ribs like a wound that refused to heal.I parted my lips, wanting to ask why it mattered so much to keep me a secret. Was I something he was ashamed of? A hidden mistake he’d rather no one knew existed?But I was tired—exhausted beyond belief. I didn’t have the strength to fight him, not tonight.“This will not be up for debate,” Axel continued, his voice firm as if reading my thoughts, “If you can abide by these rules, you’re free to go. But if you can’t…” He paused, his gaze piercing through me. “Then I don
Last Updated : 2024-12-07Second Chance At Love 048.
Cassie.I woke up for the second time that morning, but this time, Axel was gone. The weight of his presence no longer filled the room, leaving behind an unsettling stillness that tugged at my chest. For a moment, I wondered if the memory of him holding me in his arms earlier had been a dream, a twisted fantasy my mind conjured up to play tricks on me. But the lingering warmth in my skin where his hands had held me confirmed that it had been real.With a sigh, I sat up and ran my fingers through my hair, wincing as they caught on the roots of my braids. They were overdue for a takedown, but the thought of sitting for hours to undo them felt exhausting. “Maybe you should keep them for a while longer. At least it’ll give you one less thing to worry about,” Cy’s voice broke through my thoughts.“I’m not worried about anything!” I was quick to defend myself. “I believe you’re not,” Cy replied with a mocking tone, forcing me to block our connection.All I wanted was some peace and quie
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Cassie.After a little contemplation, Jake and I settled to head to a mall, because I figured if I wanted to make the best of the opportunity and the card Axel gave me, it'd be best to go there. The mall hadn’t changed one bit. The last time I’d been there was to shop for Cam—every visit before that had been for him too. Never for me. The ache in my chest flared up at the memory, making it harder to breathe.Beside me, Jake walked calmly, but I could feel his eyes flicking toward me now and then until he finally broke the silence.“Are you okay?”I forced a small smile. “I’m fine.”He nodded, but his eyes lingered a little longer like he didn’t believe me, but thankfully he didn’t say anything more. We walked inside, greeted by the cool air conditioning and the scent of humans. The noise of people chatting and the way it all seemed normal, reminded me how long it had been since I’d done something as simple as shop for myself.“What do you want to get first?” Jake asked.“Clothes,” I
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Cassie. “Do you know that girl?” I asked Jake as we stepped out of the mall, my gaze lingering on his unreadable expression. His response came a little too quickly, almost robotic. “No.” He followed it up with a shake of his head, but the slight hesitation in his voice was impossible to miss like he remembered to deny it only after processing my question. My eyes narrowed, my mind replaying the strange encounter. The way that girl had kept stealing glances at Jake, her bright brown eyes practically glowing with recognition… and something more. Jake was lying. I could feel it in my bones. I didn’t press him, though. The tension rolling off him was palpable, his shoulders tight as he led us toward the car. It was his business and he most likely had his reasons. When we reached the car, he opened the door for me before sliding into the driver’s seat. He adjusted the rearview mirror, still not meeting my gaze. “Did you need to grab anything else before we head back?” Hi
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Cassie.“We need to leave here right now!” Violet said, her voice hushed but frantic.I nodded, not even bothering to look back. There was no point in staying—there wouldn’t be any lectures today, not with the ambience around school. Without wasting another second, we turned and walked briskly toward the school gate, our minds clouded with uncertainty.When we reached the gate, I swallowed hard, my pulse racing. “I’m too scared to go home alone,” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper.Violet let out a breath, nodding. “Me too. I’m even more scared to be alone at home.”A silence stretched between us, thick with fear etched on both our faces. Then, an idea formed in my head. “What if we return to Red Hollow together?” I suggested. “I’m pretty sure we’ll be safer there. There are guards all around and everything,” I told her.I was so scared that as I spoke, my body shook. I had a feeling whoever killed Jared was the rogue from before, and a rogue killing around me set me off in
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Cassie.I finished dressing while Violet was still in the shower and pulled out a few outfit options from my closet for her. Since she had come in only her leather pants and jacket, she didn’t have clean clothes to wear to school, so it only made sense that I gave her something out of my closet. By the time she stepped out, rubbing a towel over her damp curls, I was already sitting on the bed, slipping my feet into my shoes.She glanced at the outfits laid out on the bed and raised a brow. “You do know I have my own clothes, right?”I smirked. “You’re welcome.”Violet rolled her eyes, but I noticed the small smile tugging at her lips as she picked a pair of jeans, the same one we once fought for, and a fitted top. While she got dressed, I stood up, grabbed my phone and book bag, and together, we left the apartment, heading downstairs.The moment we stepped outside, we saw Jake leaning against his car, arms crossed as he waited. His gaze flickered to Violet first, then to me.“Good m
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Cassie.I could still feel Axel’s warmth on my skin, his steady arms around me, but I forced myself to shake the feeling off. It didn’t mean anything. It couldn’t mean anything. I couldn’t let it mean anything.“If you cry anymore, you’ll fall sick,” Axel murmured, his voice gentle yet firm as he cupped my face, wiping away the tears that wouldn’t stop falling.I swallowed hard, hating the way his touch felt comforting. I shouldn’t be accepting his comfort, not after everything. But my body had other ideas—it melted into him like it was second nature.His dark eyes looked a bit clear, and it felt like I could read his mind, but I couldn’t.His fingers brushed against my cheek, lingering for a second longer than necessary. “Do you want me to get Violet?” he asked.I shook my head, suddenly remembering that Violet was in my apartment waiting for me, I stepped back quickly, needing space away from him. “I’m fine,” I said, my voice raw from crying. I wiped my face with the back of my ha
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Cassie.“I’m afraid that can’t happen. I cannot ignore you, you’re my mate,” Axel said, a frown settling on his face. My breath hitched at his words.“So you agree that the only reason you tolerate me now is because we’re mates?” I countered, crossing my arms over my chest, pain evident in every word.Axel let out a slow exhale, dragging his fingers through his hair as if he were holding back frustration. “You know that’s it true,” “Then tell me what is!” He went silent, and a scoff fell out of me.“I went in search of you even before I knew you were my mate, Cassie. But I’m guessing that’s not enough for you,” he said, his voice dipping into something almost sad. I wanted to ask why… why he had searched for me after I left, because I knew it wasn’t because he suddenly fell in love with me. Hell, he was right, because whatever his reason for doing that was, it would never make any sense to me, because of how he’d treated me prior to that time.Axel cleared his throat, adjusting hi
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Axel.Cassie felt so small in my hands. Too light. Too fragile.The moment she collapsed, I caught her without thinking, my grip firm as I steadied her trembling frame. Her breathing was uneven, and she blinked multiple times, as though trying to steady herself. I adjusted my grip, letting her stand on her own, but I didn’t let go entirely. Not yet.“What are you doing here?” I asked, my voice rough.Cassie swallowed, her lips parting as though she wanted to say something, but then she hesitated. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have come here. I—I didn’t know I wasn’t allowed to be here,” she said quickly, her words rushing out in a way that felt forced, unnatural.That wasn’t what I meant.I opened my mouth to clarify, but she shook her head, cutting me off before I could get a word in. “You don’t have to explain. I’ll just leave. You said you wanted to talk, but this is probably not the best time. Let’s talk later.”“Cassie.” My voice came out like a thunderclap, sharp and commanding. My ha
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Cassie.“I’m sorry about what happened to you. I never would’ve thought you went through so much,” I said, my voice softer than I’d ever heard it.It was probably because I knew what being the outcast felt like, and how sometimes all I wanted was for someone to speak to me in a soft voice. Violet shook her head. “You don’t have to apologize, Cass. It wasn’t your fault.”“But they decided to look into you 'cause I brought you around,” I said. She shook her head again.“I’m pretty sure that’s not the reason. They most likely started digging into me since the second time we met with Jake outside school’s gate,” she said with a light chuckle. It made sense.“I still don’t know how they could do such a thing,” I sighed.“You know how your mate it. He is who he is, and he’s not short of enemies, anyone can be an enemy.”“Stop taking their side!” I said with a firm voice. Viola laughed and pulled me to sit beside her on my bed.“I’m not taking sides. I’m just thinking about it logically.”
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Cassie.Axel remained silent, his lips pressed into a firm line, his gaze unwavering. I was still waiting for an explanation—anything to justify what Violet had just revealed. But neither he nor Warren said a word.A heavy silence settled in the room until Jake suddenly stepped forward, shoving past Warren with a determined look on his face.“I was the one who suggested it,” he announced.My breath hitched. my eyes darted to Jake, my mind struggling to process his words. Beside me, Violet tensed.“I was also the one who planted it in your home,” he added.Violet’s face hardened. “Why?”Jake let out a sigh, as if he had been preparing for this confrontation for a long time. “Because I wanted to know what you were up to. I couldn’t just sit around and wait for you to make your move.”“Against who?” Violet asked, her voice eerily calm.“Axel? Cassie? The entire pack? Take your pick.”I felt her stomach twist. I turned to Jake, searching his face for any hesitation, any sign that he regre
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Cassie.I slowly pushed the door open, my heart hammering against my ribs as my gaze landed on Axel. His brows were drawn together, his chest rising and falling in deep, measured breaths. He was angry—no, furious. Warren stood beside him, his face mirroring Axel’s rage, his hands balled into fists. And then there was Jake, lingering near the door like he didn’t want to come inside, his expression caught somewhere between anger and disbelief.But none of them were looking at me.Their eyes were locked on the person standing by the door, and when I followed their gaze, I froze.Violet. She was really there.She stood there, dressed entirely in black—leather pants and a matching jacket, a hat pulled low over her face, casting shadows over her features. A part of me wanted to rush to her and demand to know what was going on, but another part—the part gripped by fear—kept me rooted in place.“Violet?” I whispered, my voice barely audible over the pounding in my ears.She didn’t move, didn
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Cassie.Over the next few days, a few things had changed.Violet stopped coming to school. Not once had I seen her since the last time we spoke, and no matter how many times I called, she didn’t answer. When I texted, her replies were vague, short, and always delayed. Busy, she’d say. Can’t talk right now. At first, I gave her space, but by the third day, it started to gnaw at me. Violet wasn’t the type to shut me out. Something was wrong.Axel had been keeping his distance, too. I hadn’t seen him at the apartment, hadn’t even felt his presence nearby. He was living in the packhouse now, like he should’ve since my arrival. I told myself it was a good thing, that I wanted him gone after everything that had happened between us, but some traitorous part of me kept questioning it. Why now? After that kiss? It was easier when he was cruel and distant because then I knew where we stood. Now, I didn’t.Jake and Warren had also been avoiding me, though maybe ignoring was a better word. I ba
