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Chapter 9: Curse Or Blessing?
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Stealing Alpha's Heart Chapter 10: Saviour
When we got to the line, we stood behind a familiar blonde head I had sworn I'd seen before. When I peered closer, I reeled back in surprise when I recognized the girl I had seen who had the mark. She was dressed in a black lace dress that covered her shoulder where I'd seen the mark earlier. Her hair was up and falling over her shoulders. I wondered if even the slightest pressure applied to it hurt. Standing beside her protectively was the boy who I assume marked her. Their scents were mingled so I supposed it wasn't as surprising as I'd first thought."What?" Brandy asked me, shaking away from my daydream. "What what?" I asked, trying to look as if nothing had happened."You just looked like you saw something horrifying. Did anything happen?" Brandy asked, slightly amused."No, I um- well kind of," I sighed at my odd idiocy to ramble when I was nervous, "I- uh- yeah, no. It was nothing.""Don't lie, pretty girl," Quil said, giving me a mischievous smirk."Thanks for that," I said a
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My hands were clasped tightly in my lap, helping me prevent them from shaking furiously as my anxiety prickled each and every one of my nerves. My eyes flicked around at every movement around me. Ryder was beside me, occasionally giving me a reassuring pat on the back. I usually gave him a weak smile, but this time, I barely noticed based on the intense pounding in my chest."Ruby! Hello? Earth to Ruby!" I jerked back to the present day and came face-to-face with Brandy. She waved her hands in my face and smiled through her fingers."What is it?" I asked, voice solemn."Cheer up, chap," Brandy said, clapping my shoulder and talking in a terrible British accent.I couldn't help a small smile that tickled the corners of my mouth, "Shut up, weirdo.""Rude!" Brandy gasped, flinging herself into the seat next to me and giving Ryder a worried look. She opened her mouth and then thought better of it, sealing her lips shut, "what're you so scared about?""Scared?" I asked incredulously, "I'm
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"Where are you going, sweetheart?" he asked as I struggled in his grasp, then added quite bitterly, "To that shaggy mate of yours?""He's not my mate," I hissed through gritted teeth, trying to squirm my way out of his grasp. He seemed not to have noticed, or didn't care, because he only looked down at me and gave me a smirk full of arrogance and exasperation. "Then who is it?" he whispered in my ear."No one," I said, wiggling and twisting. Despite my efforts, he held tight to me and almost laughed at me with a smirk dancing on his face."So there's an open position?" he winked at me and I gave him a smile filled with no humor."Actually, there is," I paused as he grinned broadly, "but I'm not into sociopaths who pin people to walls and try to have sex with them.""I wish I had gotten that far," he sighed and gripped me tighter as I tried to dart away suddenly and, in my opinion, unexpectedly, "But sadly, my victim would not allow it.""Why do you do this to me?" I asked, still twis
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I'd changed into my favorite Harry Potter t-shirt and a pair of frayed shorts - my pajamas, and threw my hair into a messy bun. The floor was cool against my bare feet, so I tip-toed over to the corner of the bathroom and grabbed my favorite pair of fuzzy socks. When I was fully dressed, I involuntarily smiled, glad I was finally comfortable.Striding out of the bathroom, I arched my back in a yawn. When I looked back at the door, it was still open. Almost annoyed, I padded over to the door and shut it heftily, grumbling the whole time. I turned back and stalked to my bed, glad when the covers enveloped me in warmth.It seemed only moments when I was fading in and out of sleep. In the middle of a small lapse of sleep and weakness, I heard my bedroom door creak open. I took no notice for a few moments, but when I heard footsteps echoing through the small room, my eyes flicked open and my body became paralyzed with fear. My wolf howled inside me, clawing to get out, but with the fear th
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Axel and I chatted for what seemed like hours until he warned me that the games would be starting soon, so we should make our way to the field the game was going to be played on. We cleaned up our trays and made our way down the deserted halls, a few stragglers hurrying toward the lobby. Axel and I hurried down the hallway, giggling at how late we were, ignoring the venomous glares I received from the few remaining people. I knew it'd be fine if I snuck in late, but people would surely notice if one of the Deltas was missing.When the lobby doors opened in front of us, a wave of cool air washed over my heated skin. Axel and I raced across the parking lot to the back of the mansion, the field coming into view, people milling around lazily, waiting for the competition to start. Axel gave me a quick goodbye and raced over to where the other Deltas and Beta Broddi were chatting. I looked back at the ground and began my lonely trek to the field, glares and vicious jeers awaiting me.As I p
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Stealing Alpha's Heart Chapter 44: Lunar Blood
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Stealing Alpha's Heart Chapter 41: Apology
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Stealing Alpha's Heart Chapter 40: The Girl From The Dream
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Stealing Alpha's Heart Chapter 39: Backup
'How's it going, kiddo?' A familiar voice echoed through my head, startling me to the point that I would've screamed if it wasn't for the tight clasp my teeth had on my lower lip.'Conall? Holy cow! I haven't heard from you in awhile. I was actually starting to get kind of worried,' I thought back, impatiently waiting for a response.'The reason you haven't heard from me is because you're doing well on your own so far. I've just come to say hi and give you a bit of advice real quick,' Conall replied.I felt a slight bit of pride at Conall's words, but asked; 'So what is it then? What advice do I need?''I guess you could say I just wanted to tell you not to hold a grudge. I'm afraid I can't be any more specific, but just remember that when encountering people later today,' Conall's words were oddly ominous, sending a shiver down my spine.'Alright,' I responded, making sure I mentally sounded skeptical, although I'm sure Conall could already tell I was a bit suspicious.'Good. Well, I
