"Is that what you want?" He asked, his voice breaking.
I nodded and rested my face on his chest, I felt his arms wrapped around me pulling me closer as his body started to shake.
We were both crying as he held me in his arms.
For a split second, I wanted to change my mind. I wanted to take it all back. I loved him. I loved him with all my heart but he keeps breaking me.
"I... Gavin..." He stammered between his sobs as he opened his mouth to talk.
No! No! No! Please! I don´t know what I want anymore.
" Salvatore..." He took one deep sigh, holding his breath.
And my heart stopped. What have I done?
"I'm sorry, Alia. I can´t..." He pulled away from hugging me and placed his palms on my shoulder before pulling my body closer and crushing his lips into mine.
He kissed me and my mouth welcomed him. The familiar and comforting sparks traveled all over my body. He was kissing me passionately, not like
Thank you for reading and for sticking with us until now... :) We´ve moved up to #5 now on the GEM (New Books) ranking. Yey! The first book He´s My Alpha is at #4. Double Yey! I know some of you were my ALPHA readers as well, so I would like to thank you for giving GEMS on both books! Thank you for giving my Alpha and Beta´s stories a chance. :) xoxo, Cassandra M.
GAVIN I was alive but I don't feel anything at all. My mouth and my feet were doing their job but the rest of my body wasn't functioning. I felt like I was just floating, just going where my feet take me. I just did what needed to be done and after leaving instructions to Timothy, I said goodbye to my men and head off to my car. It would be a long journey back home. Home. Ironic. I don´t know where home was now. The only time I really felt at home, was when I have her wrapped up in my arms. The last five days were the best days of my life. It doesn´t matter if we´re cuddling or she was throwing dagger stares at me. Just having her around was enough for me. I went here without any expectations, but I got more than what I hoped for. We might not end up together but at least, she let me in her life even just for a few days. I have memories of her, I could live with that. Or maybe not, but I don't really have
ALIA "Get up! You´re wasting your days lounging here in your room. There are many things to do outside, Alia." Caspian said in a calm tone while he drew the curtains open. My eyes squinted as the sun´s rays touched my skin, which prompted me to turn around and bury my face in my pillow. "Don´t make me drag you out of your room. Two days of holing up here are more than enough." He was standing by the end of my bed now, arms on his waists as he looked at me. "It´s too early, Cas. It´s 6 AM! Let me sleep!" I grunted at him through the pillow. "I'll go down later." "No. You need to come out now. I have a busy day and I don´t have time to check on you later." He pulled the blanket away from me, but not completely, just up to my waist. I saw his expression soften when he saw the big shirt I had on me but it returned to stoic in an instant. I wondered if he knows who owned the shirt. I lazily rose from laying down and sat
ALIATen days.It has been ten days since he left and ten days since I started crossing out dates on the calendar for the days I haven´t seen him. I don´t have an idea why I was doing it, maybe I was just trying to move on and see how far I could go. But I kept failing every single day.I kept missing him. I cried myself to sleep again last night. His scent on the shirt I got from him was slowly fading and I was scared that soon I would no longer have any left from him.The package he left for me was three shirts from him. It made me smile, he was thinking about my wolf. He knew it was my wolf who wanted his shirt. But I wanted it too.But I haven´t used them yet.It was still there. I didn´t even take it out from the packaging, scared to let his scent out just yet. I would use it when the others I had no longer carried his scent. I was trying to hold on to the little that was left of him.Pathetic. That
ALIA I hurriedly walked-ran to the stairs up to the 3rd floor. My heart was pounding hard that it was the only thing I could hear right now. I couldn't wait to get my hand on the package. As soon as I entered my room, I slammed it closed and headed for my dresser. I carefully picked up the package I placed under my pajamas and positioned myself in the middle of my bed. I had no idea what I was expecting but I was hoping my hunches were right, that there was something more on the package and not just his shirts. I spread the package open and lifted the first shirt. My eyes widen at the sight of a neatly folded paper stuffed in between the first and the second shirt. How could I miss this? I immediately grabbed it and placed it on my chest like it was the most important thing in the world. Maybe it was. Gavin made this. Tears started to trickle down my face, preparing me for what I would read. This would either brea
ALIA I wasn´t expecting Caspian´s reaction after I told him I would be heading off to the Black Shadow Pack´s territory. I thought he would object and would ask me to keep still in the pack house. Instead, he pulled me up from the couch and hugged me. "You´re an adult now, Alia. Do what you think will make you happy. Just be careful. And let me know if you needed me there." He said in a low voice, I could sense his discomfort in my decision but it made me happy that he was not preventing me from doing this. I closed my eyes and nodded, scooting my head on his chest, inhaling his scent. "I´ll be careful, I promise." "Some of their warriors are traveling back to their territory tomorrow, I would ask them to take you with them. But I would send one or two men to come with you from our pack. That way you won´t feel uncomfortable during the 13-hour journey." I pulled away from his chest and shook my head. "No need, I´ll be fine. Daniella is c
JAKE Clair was straddled on my lap while I nibbled and sucked her neck, enjoying the little time we get from sneaking between work hours to satisfy our cravings for each other when I received a mind link from Matteo. He was assigned to lead the patrol by the border. I pulled away from Clair´s neck, eliciting a low groan from my mate but when she saw my eyes flecking white, she just scooted her body on mine and rested her head at the crook of my neck, resting her palm on my chest. 'Our warriors from Alpha Caspian´s territory have just arrived. But they have Gamma Carlos and Lady Alia with them. I already allowed entrance since they were in the same car as Markus and his mate.' My forehead creased, what were they doing here, and why Caspian didn't inform me ahead of time? Clair must have sensed the change in my mood, she pulled away from my neck and tilted her head to look at me. With a brow arched she cupped my face with one hand, confusion wri
GAVIN I was asked to pick up Lady Luisa today. And shehas been talking nonstop throughout the three-hour drive that I was starting to regret accepting this task today. Not that she was talking nonsense, in fact, she was smart for her age and talked a lot of sense. It was just that I wanted to have some thoughts just to myself, but I guess it wasn´t possible when you´re sitting next to a female. So I just let her burn my ears, answering like a robot when I needed to and smiling once in a while to make it look like I was listening. I let out a sigh of relief the moment we entered the border. Finally, I would be free of this female and I could have a little peace. But the moment we neared the packhouse, Kurt started howling in my head. He seemed excited and worried at the same time, that it bothered me. Something was off. And asthe packhouse came to view, I found my answer. Everyone standing out
ALIAI was expecting that Gavin would introduce me to the crowd as his mate but it didn't happen. Although I was trying to cheer myself up by reminding myself that we still have things to patch up and clear out first, I couldn´t help myself from being disappointed. I thought he was happy to see me but maybe I read him wrong.But regardless, I kept my promised and behaved myself that night.I saw him glancing my way but he never approached me at all. And those instances that I tried to reach him, he would suddenly disappear. I was starting to get annoyed already with his sudden change of mood. It was like we have this invisible tug of war, constantly pulling each other just to withdraw back. This has to end.The rest of the evening went on like that and I was thankful that Daniella was around. She was with me the whole time since Markus was hanging out with the rest of the warriors. I wondered if they have a habit of leaving their mates to be with th
"Is this just a game to you?" Aaron's eyes were blazing with fire. He was attempting to keep his wolf under control. I should've been terrified, but I wasn't. "You tell me..." I smacked my lips together, pretending his anger didn't bother me at all. "You're confusing me." A growl revibrated from his chest, as his hands coiled into fists. He was ready to walk away when I held my palm against his chest. His eyes delved deep into mine, and I could see his desire growing. "You can have any female you want, and yet here you are, chasing after me when you know exactly that I don't like you." My finger trailed down from his nose to his mouth, brushing his soft lips gently. "Am I a challenge you're trying to win? Because you know I am someone you can't have? Off-limits? Your Alpha's sister?" I could feel his body reacting to my touch, and it was all I ever wanted
ALIA My eyes wandered to the scene below me as I stood on the balcony of our bedroom. The ground was buzzing with pups, and it was a fantastic way to kick off the summer. Gavin was still in the shower. I had no idea how we wound up in our room in the middle of the day, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. After all these years, we still couldn´t get our hands off of each other, that we would always sneak away to give in to our desires. The years just made the sparks grow stronger as the love that we have for each other. I was snapped out of my thought when I heard Catherine shriek with delight together with Marci
20 months after the Beta Union Ceremony ALIA It was Christmas Eve, and we were all gathered at the packhouse dining hall for Christmas Dinner. Since the Luna had experienced Christmases while living with humans, she had made it a tradition for us to celebrate the holiday as well. And since the Alpha's family was also observing the occasion, we had no problem making it big this year. Mom and Dad were here. So were David, Luna Clairand Aaron's father, and Caspian, who came with his mate. The table was alive with conversations, and I couldn't help but be overwhelmed by the abundance of love in this place. It used to be just me, Caspian, and my father over a special dinner, and seeing everyone around me now made tears well up in my eyes. Only one thing was missing, but I couldn't bring myself to ask or beg the Goddess for it. She has given me more than enough, and I would never dare ask for more. Gavin was enough. And this -&nb
6 MONTHS AFTER THE BETA UNION GAVIN I was standing by the balcony at the training building watching my beautiful mate walk side by side with the Luna as they made their way back from the Day Care Center. It´s been six months since the day that Alia was welcomed by this pack as their Beta Female and I couldn't be prouder at what she has accomplished in such a short time. The Luna and her were inseparable. The only time they would agree to separate ways were on times when the Alpha and I demand time from them. But I wasn't complaining. Just seeing Alia settled comfortably in this pack put my mind at ease. I could no longer see the Alia who spends most of her days hiding in her bedroom. Instead, I saw an Alia who would eagerly converse with the pack members or play with the pups she met everywhere. She was thriving here, in my pack, with me. My female. My Alia. If you asked me if I would rather meet Alia in a different circu
ALIAGavin and I walked back to the ballroom after our little tryst. As much as we wanted to just continue what we were doing, we know we had a responsibility to show ourselves to our guests."Alia!" I turned around and saw Andrea rushing towards us, she was grinning and beaming at us happily."Andrea!" I let go of Gavin´s hand and flung my arms open before pulling her for a big hug. "I missed you!" I squeezed her, excitement brewing in me. "How you´ve been? Oh my Goddess, look at you! All ladylike now!"She laughed, then spun around giddily while grasping the hem of her skirt. I giggled back softly, but my gaze was drawn away to my brother, who was standing on the opposite side of the ballroom, watching at us, his mouth twisting into a pleasant smile. I had never seen Caspian smile so adoringly before, and I was convinced he missed having Andrea around."Very lovely!" I tickled the tip of her nose which I usually do when we teased each
'I love you, Alia... I promised to be a better man,' I told her in our mindlink as I dropped my gaze from her while tears started to trickle from my eyes. I fucking felt so emotional right now knowing that I almost destroyed our bond because of my jealousy. Alia was also a mess as she kept squeezing my hand, trying to stop herself from hiccuping from her soft sobs. Elder Garett snapped the black rope around our wrists and melted it on the fire sitting on the table beside him. I really wanted to pull Alia in my arms but the ceremony was still ongoing. "It's time now." Elder Garett patted my back and I nodded as a reply. I wiped the tears from my eyes with the sleeves of my clothes before cupping Alia´s face to wipe all the tears on her face with my thumb. She chuckled softly before helping me wipe off all her tears. We then held each other's hands and let our fangs extend, both of our eyes were whirling black as we let our wolf out
ALIA I couldn't stop the tears from falling down my cheeks no matter how many times I told myself that everything would be fine. Gavin has hurt me in ways I could never have imagined. He no longer wanted to be mated with me, and my heart couldn't take it. Throughout the time that we were sorting out our emotions, he never once pushed me away, and he was the one who was always attempting to win me over, but this time, he simply agreed to let me go. I'm not even sure what I did wrong. I was trying to see past my tears as I pulled all of my clothing from our cabinet and put them on the floor before grabbing my suitcases. I was basically throwing everything in there. I had no idea what I was doing, I didn't want to leave Gavin, but I'm not sure my heart could handle it if he came back and was the one to tell me to leave. I kept crying the whole time that I couldn´t stop the hiccups from escaping my lips and before I knew it, Luna Clair was already
CASPIAN To say that I was shocked by Gavin´s action was an understatement. I never knew this man could disrespect someone but to leave my sister alone out of nowhere at their own party didn´t sit well with me. What the fuck was wrong with him? I watched as Alia followed him out of the ballroom, the crowd was looking as Alia kept calling his name but he never once looked back. Before I could approach my sister outside the Pavillion, Gamma Aaron took her already and they drove off to follow Gavin. "What happened?" In seconds, Alpha Jacob was already beside me. "I need to follow them, I think there´s been a misunderstanding. I don´t quite understand as well." I told Alpha Jacob as I took my car key from my pocket. "I´m coming," Alpha Jacob stated and I just nodded my head. "Me too," Riley added, and as much as I hated this man, I would rather have him away from Andrea at this point. "We'll take my
JANNA I held on to Alpha Caspian´s arm, brushing my palm against his skin. I wasn´t sure why I was doing this but I wanted him to de-stress. Eventually, his shoulder relaxed and I flashed a wide smile to him before turning my head towards the couple approaching us. "Alpha Caspian, great to finally see you again." The male with an Alpha aura was the first one to open his mouth the moment they stopped in front of us. My eyes darted to the female beside him. She was definitely tensed. "Alpha Riley, I wasn´t expecting you here." They exchanged hands but I could feel Alpha Caspian wasn´t pleased with the presence of Alpha Riley. His gaze shifted to the young female at the exact moment I looked at him, and I saw his eyes soften. The Female was looking everywhere, except on Alpha Caspian. He let out a deep sigh before turning his eyes on me, a warm smile tugging on his mouth. "And this lovely female in my arms is Lady Janna. Alpha J