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Alexander It was like the air stilled between us. I expected him to leave, to storm out immediately after, but he didn't, still staring at me with that same glare on his face.“I'm done with this topic, there are other more important things to talk about.” I said to waive his words. Brush it aside.‘Coward.’ I stiffened as the thought came, but I held firm, waiting for his reaction. “I’ll leave you to it then, Alpha,” he replied in a frosty voice that gave me whiplash. Despite his visible anger, he still bowed to me before storming out. I said nothing, remaining still as the door slammed.Present daySqueeze. Loosen. Clench, unclench.I followed the rhythm, flexing my hands as the silence deafened my senses. I knew he wouldn't understand. None of them would understand. I was doing this for the pack and our full safety. Even though it was unethical in more ways than one.‘Was that all you really wanted?’ I shut my eyes tightly. These freaking thoughts. Sometimes it felt like I wou
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Alexander ‘What the hell?’I looked up, stricken to see Nathan laughing.“Well isn't that good for you?” he spoke between laughter.I inhaled sharply. I knew I had angered and hurt him but this was too scathing and completely disrespectful.What could possibly be good about this good about it?“This isn't funny Nathan.” I spoke in a warning tone.“Of course it isn't!” he shouted abruptly. I reared back instantly in face of his anger, stiffening instantly, not out if fear, but the deep seated instinct of adrenaline.He didn't move any closer or try to attack, although there was little chance of him doing so. He merely chuckled more, shaking his head.“I'm glad at least that I didn't have to keep up the pretense for any longer. I was tempted you know, to tell her early in the office. If it wasn't for how she looked back then, I dont know what I would've done, but now there's no need to wonder.” he said, letting out a snort.“I'm proud of her for handling it with grace. If I'm being hon
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Lily “No…” Hands gripped me painfully. His sneering smile made my insides turn. I didn't want to be here. Anywhere but here. I knew this was a dream. It had to be. Why then did it feel so real? Ron's breath brushed me, sending shivers through my spine, but I couldn't get away from him. “You escaped me once, but you won't do it again.” He grinned, making my eyes burn. His face morphed into a shadow , until more shadows came from behind him. “It took us quite a while to find you.” I froze instantly once I recognized the shadows. There were four men and a woman. The same three people who had kidnapped me the last time, whose blood and screams I'd witnessed that night along with that bulked man that threatened my life the first time. They were all here. Impossible. It had to be. But I couldn't tear my eyes away. Them along with Ron, approached me, their darkness coming closer and closer. I couldn't hold back my tears and screams anymore. There was no dark wolf to save me
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Lily In the night, I was prepared for another round of nightmares. Skipping over the melatonin, I silently braced myself for the semi-sleepless night.I woke up as usual in the middle of darkness. I didn't feel any different nor did I have a nightmare. Sitting up, I was about to pick up my phone when th I noticed the shadow beside me A scream nearly left my lips until I realised who it was. My fears instinctively turned to anger and hostility.“How the hell are you here?” I bit out, hostile despite my racing heartbeat.On the other side of the bed, sitting on the chair, Alexander stared agape, like he hadn't expected me to be awake.‘My suspicions were correct then,’ I thought. It came together, the slight hints of scent so faint I thought, hoped, was my imagination. The occasional feeling of warmth and the strange emptiness when I woke up.Not to mention the hints of voices I heard in my dreams. Comforting words I swore were just my imagination.‘I’m here. Nothing would hurt you,’
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