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Negotiation

Penulis: Purple Acacia
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The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as Luna Wraithborn set down a delicate porcelain cup onto the table. The sound was soft, almost gentle, but there was nothing delicate about the woman before me.

With an unreadable expression, she pushed the book I had been reaching for across the polished wooden surface. Her fingers barely lingered on its worn cover before she leaned back into her chair.

"So—" her voice was smooth, almost amused. "My son kidnapped you?"

I glanced at the book before meeting her gaze, my face composed, my tone even. "Well, I’d rather say I accidentally trespassed the border, and he found me."

Her lips curved ever so slightly—not a smile, but a knowing expression. "Accidentally?" She tilted her head, eyes sharp. "I don’t think it was an accident."

"It was," I responded without hesitation. "I was patrolling the woods when I ended up near the ocean. I love the ocean." I rubbed the back of my neck, feigning an air of nonchalance.

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  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Persephone Winterthorn

    Hades, The air reeked of blood. Thick, metallic, suffocating. It clung to the damp stone walls, soaked into the dirt-covered floor, and dripped sluggishly from the chains overhead. The dim torches flickered, their weak flames barely cutting through the oppressive darkness that hung in the underground chamber like a death shroud. The prisoner groaned beneath me, his back flayed open from the whip in my grip. Red stained my hands, my arms, even the edges of my boots where his blood had splattered. The sight should have satisfied me. It usually did. But not tonight. Tonight, my mind was elsewhere. On her. Elysia. A mistake. She had called it a mistake. The whip cracked through the silence once more, splitting through torn flesh. The man barely had the strength to scream, his body jerking weakly against his restraints. My lip curled in frustration. She thought herself so untouchable, so resolute. As if she hadn’t trembled in my grasp, as if her body hadn’t sung

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  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Alpha Succession

    Elysia,The quiet of my room enveloped me as I sat on the edge of the bed, the book open in my hands. The scent of ink and old pages swirled in the air, a comforting presence that calmed my restless mind. Grandma Aurora’s words from the past lingered in my thoughts as I turned the pages slowly.Everyone is extraordinary in their own world. They create their own universe, define their own truths, and find their paths to fulfillment, happiness, and peace. Her words had always been a guiding light, reminding me that not all things were as they seemed. Even within the darkness of the Wraithborn family, there was a world where we each held our purpose. I couldn’t deny that their world, though complex and shadowed, was driven by something deeper—something I hadn’t yet fully understood.A sharp knock on my door pulled me from my thoughts. Before I could respond, the door swung open, and Halia entered, her expression knowing."Still reading?" she asked, her tone laced with amusement as she c

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  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Congratulations, Alpha

    Hades,The half-hour before the ceremony was filled with an uncomfortable tension, one I could never quite shake. Halia’s voice had cut through the stillness of my thoughts, her tone light but filled with mischief. "I have a surprise for you, Hades."From childhood, “surprise” was always a loaded word when it came from her. It meant frogs in my lunchbox, lizards hidden in my birthday cake, or insects shoved into my meals just to see my reaction. I could already feel my irritation building, preparing myself for whatever ridiculous thing she had planned this time. I was used to her pranks, but that didn’t make them any less annoying. I wanted to have a perfect celebration without any interruption. It was a huge moment and I needed to do the best. Yet, when she arrived, it wasn’t what I expected.It was her.Elysia Celeriac.The ceremony began, but I barely heard the words. My eyes locked on her once more. She was sitting in the corner of the second floor, a good distance away, but her

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  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Anything you want

    Persephone Winterthorn, The after party of the Alpha succession was held in the Great Hall. Everyone was there, the entire pack, enjoying the BBQ, wine and local cuisines. The hall was alive with the hum of voices, but all I could hear was the thudding of my own heartbeat. Every glance, every smile, felt like a jagged knife digging deeper. There they were—Hades and that damn outsider, Elysia. The way he looked at her, the way he couldn't seem to tear his eyes away from her. It sent a cold fury through me, curling in my stomach like a vicious snake. I had known from the moment I saw her that she would be a problem. Elysia Celeriac. The commander of the Moonlit Silver Wolf Pack. A woman who didn’t belong here, whose presence tainted everything. She wasn’t from a noble family, she wasn’t someone worthy of Hades’s attention, yet he was drawn to her in a way I couldn't comprehend. She stood there, as though she belonged. As though she were one of us. And Hades, the idiot, watched he

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  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    You've lost

    I watched them—the two bastards—stalking her. Elysia. She was tipsy, unsteady on her feet, and blissfully unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows. Halia was caught up in conversation with her friends, oblivious to what was about to unfold. Elysia, as drunk as she was, stood up and staggered toward the bathroom, a small, erratic movement that I could only watch. “Where are you going?” Halia’s voice rang out, a touch of concern, but Elysia merely waved her off. My gaze followed her, fixed on the way she walked, oblivious to everything around her. I caught sight of the men then, two of them, trailing behind her like vultures. A smile curved on my lips, cruel and sweet. The taste of wine was smoother now, laced with the anticipation of what was to come. I felt his presence—Hades—his eyes still locked on the room, but I could tell his mind wasn’t here. It was elsewhere, searching for *her*. That bitch. Elysia. I shifted closer to him, positioning myself like a shadow. He was standi

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  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Help Me

    Hades,The celebration was in full swing, laughter and music echoing in the air. I stood among the crowd, a glass of wine in hand, my thoughts anything but on the festivities around me. Persephone, with her ever-present thirst for power, had been trying to get my attention all evening, her eyes following my every move like a predator circling its prey. She had no idea I could see through her. But that didn’t stop her from playing the game. I noticed the moment she slipped the request to the bartender. The aphrodisiac she asked him to add to my wine—how predictable. I wasn’t fooled for a second. The moment Carlos had sensed her plan through the mindlink, he’d alerted me, his voice sharp and urgent. “She’s trying to drug you, Hades.”I played it cool, raising my glass to my lips, swirling the wine as I considered my next move. Persephone didn’t know I knew. She was oblivious to the fact that I was fully aware of her manipulation. I let her think she was in control. I let her believe sh

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  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    It wasn't lust

    The moment Elysia’s body pressed against mine, something inside me snapped—a shift that I didn’t expect, but couldn’t deny. Her hands, trembling with a mix of urgency and confusion, fumbled with the buttons of my shirt, as though the fabric was the only thing separating us. I should have stopped her, should have put distance between us and reminded myself that this was a dangerous game. It was going to be another hate game between us. But in that instant, all I could feel was the overwhelming heat of her skin against mine, the way she seemed to fit into me as if she had always belonged there.Her breath was shallow, her chest rising and falling in quick succession as she fought the effects of the drugs those bastards had given her. I could feel her body trembling—her strength and her vulnerability intertwined. She was a warrior, a fighter, but right now, in my arms, she was nothing more than a woman on the edge. The sharp scent of her, heady and wild, only fueled the hunger that I

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  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Violated...

    Elysia,The first sensation that I was aware of when my eyes fluttered open was the sharp pounding of my head, like a thousand hammers were relentlessly striking my skull. My stomach twisted uneasily, and the very air around me felt thick and heavy. I could feel the weight of someone else’s presence beside me, the warmth of another body—his body.Hades.My breath caught in my throat, my heart racing as panic surged through me. My skin felt sticky, coated in a sheen of sweat, and the heat radiating from the body next to me seemed to press down on me like a suffocating force. What happened?The memories came back to me in fragmented flashes—hazy images of the night, the sound of laughter, the taste of the wine, and then... a sharp, searing pain in the back of my neck. The world had tilted, everything spinning out of control as the edges of my consciousness blurred. I had been drugged. I tried to push myself up, my body aching, my legs unsteady. But the weight beside me only pulled me

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  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    On a journey

    Hades,“Take care of Ruby. I will return soon.”That was all she left behind. After translating it that was all I got from her note. One short line, scrawled in her unmistakable handwriting. No explanations. No details. No clue where she was going or why she had to leave so suddenly. I held the note in my hand, staring at it until the ink began to blur. The words looked simple—innocent, even—but I knew better. They were heavy. Laced with finality. And that terrified me more than anything.Elysia was gone.There was no sign of her presence in the house. Not even the faintest trace of her scent. Her aura, usually woven so thickly into the walls that I could feel it even in sleep, had vanished. She’d covered her tracks well. Too well. The last footage of her stiffed movement before she entered in my study was the only thing I could find.She didn’t just leave.She disappeared.And she took three parts of the Knowledge with her. The Knowledge wasn’t something you simply took and walked

  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Disappeared out of nowhere

    Hades,The moment the flickering lights of daylight hit my eyelids, I opened my eyes. A smile spread over my face when the moments of last night suddenly rushed through my mind unexpectedly. Her touch, the way her body curled against mine, and the quiet comfort of her breath against my neck—it all came back like a warm breeze. Assuming that my little mate would be next to me, I turned.But instead of seeing the sight of my little mate, I felt a cold, empty side next to me. The sheet was still slightly crumpled, her scent faint but lingering like an afterthought. A low chuckle escaped my throat. She was an early bird and I underestimated her. It was so like her to wake before me and slip out quietly.Throwing the blanket away from my body, I decided to head to the bathroom first and then to the kitchen or the gym. However, as the blanket hit the other side of the bed, a soft crinkle caught my attention. My vampire instincts, sharp and ever-alert, instantly honed in on the unfamiliar

  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    A tempting invitation

    Hades, Her pulse It thrummed beneath her delicate skin, a steady rhythm that sent shockwaves through my body. Each beat echoed in my skull, syncing with my own erratic heartbeat. The scent of her blood curled through the air, sweet and intoxicating, igniting a hunger so raw that it clawed at my throat. A primal need crashed over me. Instinct. Hunger. Desire. It overrode everything. I forgot that I wasn't only a werewolf, I was something else too. Something dangerous. Ruby stiffened beside her mother, her sharp instincts picking up on the change. Her bright eyes flickered to me, widening slightly, cautious and wary. Elysia, however, remained unaware. She reached out, her fingers grazing my shoulder, her eyes filled with pure concern and worry— But I snapped, “Don’t touch me!” The words ripped from my throat, harsher than I intended. I jerked away from her touch as if burned, my entire body rigid with restraint. Elysia blinked in surprise, confusion flickering acr

  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Replacement

    Hades,"Master!" Dallas stormed into the room, his face burned and his body tense. He looked around, scanning for threats or disapproval, but his discomfort was obvious. At the low table, Ruby had been occupied with her crayons, coloring something with deep focus. At his sudden entrance, she froze mid-stroke. Her wide, bright eyes landed on him, flickering with curiosity for only a brief moment—before twisting into rage. "You evil woman!" Her tiny voice rang out like a battle cry. The air around her crackled, and without warning, a small burst of fire shot from her mouth, aimed directly at Dallas. Dallas barely had time to react. He flinched, stumbling back in surprise and immediately darted behind me for protection. Elysia let out an amused chuckle but moved quickly, wrapping her arms around Ruby and pulling her close. "Calm down, Cupcake," she murmured, pressing a reassuring kiss to the top of her head. "It’s not the bad woman. It’s your brother, Dallas." Ruby blinked

  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Let's adopt her

    Elysia,The city lights flickered beyond the tall windows, their glow casting elongated shadows across the room. I lay in bed, my body burning with fever, every limb aching from the poison coursing through my veins. The dull roar of the bustling streets below felt distant, almost like a memory I couldn’t quite grasp. Beside me, Ruby slept peacefully, her tiny chest rising and falling in steady rhythm. It was astonishing how much power she wielded. To have taken down a female beta wolf without a single scratch was something even seasoned warriors couldn’t claim. And the teleportation—swift and precise—was proof of her immense strength. I should have expected nothing less, but even so, her abilities left me in awe. Yet, despite all that had happened, a nagging question remained in my mind. How had they found us? Hades had been tending to that woman since earlier. I had never seen her before, nor did I care to know her, but she was clearly of some importance. I could only assume sh

  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Proud of you

    I ran as fast as my small legs could carry me, the weight of my mission clear in my mind. The woman had hurt my Mommy. She was so strong, so terrifying, yet now, she would face me, Ruby—the little dragon who would protect my mother at any cost. Mommy… She was in danger, but I was going to save her. "Mommy!" I called out. I burst into the room, my eyes frantically searching for her. And then, there she was. Mommy’s eyes fluttered open as soon as I entered, her gaze filled with emotions I couldn’t quite read at first. But there was something warm, something deep in her eyes that made the world feel right again, something that softened the ache in my heart. “Ruby!” she whispered, her voice weak, but full of love. “My star…” Her arms reached out toward me, trembling, but they were still strong, still loving, even though she was in pain. I rushed to her, my little body colliding with hers as I wrapped my arms around her, pressing my face against her chest. “Mommy! Are you okay? A

  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    I will protect my Mommy

    Ruby,I followed the scent, my tiny steps quick and purposeful. It was faint, but unmistakable—the lingering trace of the woman who had dared to hurt my Mommy. My tiny fists clenched, my heart pounding with fury. I would find her. I would make her pay.The night was still, the usual sounds of nature silent as if the world itself was holding its breath. But not me. I was too angry, too determined to be still.As I ran, my feet barely touching the ground, my mind was clear. No distractions. No thoughts except the image of my Mommy, weak and helpless and covered with blood. It burned in my chest.The scent led me further into the forest, and after what felt like an eternity, I caught sight of her. The woman was walking slowly, unaware of the danger behind her. She was in her human body. Perfect for me.I crouched low, just out of sight, my heart pounding in anticipation. She was mine.Stealthily, I approached, moving swiftly through the trees. I didn’t need to be silent. I didn’t need to

  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Prove the loyalty

    Dallas, The earliest memory I had was standing on the riverbank, watching my siblings transform into fish. Their bodies shimmered under the morning sun as they disappeared beneath the surface, their movements seamless, as if they belonged to the water itself. I didn’t know how to do it. My sister, whose face I could no longer recall, grabbed my arm. Her touch was firm, her voice insistent. "Concentrate," she urged. "Think of yourself as a fish." I tried. I truly did. But all I remembered was the overwhelming rush of water engulfing me. I was swept away, tumbling, drowning, falling into something unknown. When I woke up, I was no longer myself. I didn’t recognize my form. My body felt foreign, my limbs unfamiliar. I couldn't remember what I had been before. I only knew one thing—I could change. Into anything. Into anyone. That was how my life began. Then, I met her. She kept me in a vast room, a library filled with endless books. Shelves stretched high, packed with stori

  • THE GAMMA'S DAUGHTER    Dallas - A shape-shifter

    Elysia,The distinct bitterness of oleander still lingered in my mouth, coating my senses with its deadly essence. It was the second poison I had recognized, almost immediately after the first. Oleander was ruthless—it weakened the heart, slowly breaking down its strength until it faltered completely. Heart attacks, heart failure, an excruciating end that left no room for recovery. Yet, I was still here. Maybe my father had been right when he claimed we were immortal, something beyond the reach of death’s cruel grasp. But I didn’t feel that way. I could sense it in my chest—the way my heart struggled, the faint numbness creeping through my veins. I felt weaker, more fragile than ever before. But I wasn’t afraid. Hades knelt beside me, his hands steady but his expression filled with concern as he finished treating my wound. He was a strong healer, one of the best, and I could no longer feel the sharp sting in my stomach. The pain had disappeared under his careful touch, leaving b

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