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098: Not Bleak
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Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 099: Preparations
Lara Vaughan is truly dead, and his death is causing ripples in the werewolf world. The announcement will be made today concerning my position as Alpha. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting this to really happen. I knew Finch talked about it, but I guess a part of me never thought that he’d actually take things this seriously. But he has. And he insists that I should be Alpha to avenge myself. I have to admit that it makes me really nervous to take this role on. I don’t know the first thing about being Alpha and for a while now, I’ve felt lost concerning what to do next. Now that I don’t have to avenge myself, I feel an emptiness that’s concerning. I guess that’s the reality of living with hatred for so long. Now that I’ve let go of it, I don’t know how to move on without it.I find myself thinking about Dexter all the time. It’s like being tempted by him all over again. He has a way of creeping into my mind and settling there until he occupies everything. He’s in control even though he’
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 100: Confessing the Truth
Lara "That went well, didn't it?"I look over at Finch and find myself nodding. He's right; it went better than expected. When I stood on that podium during the introduction, the reaction I saw was unexpected. We’re not a large community of Lycans, so the majority of people who were at the assembly were normal werewolves. I hadn’t expected such a positive reaction from them all. Of course, most of the influential Lycans weren’t present, but the people who were showed me a lot of support. “It seems everyone’s excited to have a female Alpha for once,” he states, smiling. “You’re going to be a hit.”“If anything, this just makes me more scared to fail,” I claim. “I don’t want to end up being a disappointment to anyone.”“You won’t,” he replies confidently. “We need to start strategizing and figuring out what our next steps are. I already have a list of all the things that need to be done. First, we’ll start with the corrupt ones. We’ll launch an investigation on them unless they cooper
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 101: Determination
LaraAlthough Finch isn't happy with Jensen's presence, I ask him to stay the night. Tomorrow, he and I will be going to see Ambrose. I have a meeting with some of the most influential Lycans in the morning, so he and I will go afterward. I'm so relieved that Ambrose is alive; I can hardly believe it. I spent so much time feeling guilt about what happened, knowing that he gave his life for me. But he's alive and I'm actually in a position to help him. I take Ander to his room. He’s been too quiet all day and I want to speak to him a little bit before he goes to bed. I need to find out what he’s thinking and how I can help him. I need to start explaining things to him better. I know he’s just a child but he’s always been a smart boy and I don’t want him to be in the dark about anything. I pull back the covers for him to get into bed. He’s always bathed and I made him brush his teeth in the bathroom across the hall. “How’s it going, buddy?”He doesn’t answer me as he slides under th
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 102: Broken Heart
Dexter It’s like someone has stabbed me with a fucking knife over and over again, right in my fucking chest. What the fuck?I keep my eyes glued to the window. When I first parked the car out here, I never thought that I’d have such a perfect view of the house Lara grew up in. I’ve been here only once before, years ago, when I first joined the authorities and started working for them in Victor’s investigation. When Lara came to the window, I couldn’t believe my luck. What were the chances that she’d be in the room that would give me a view of her? She’s been standing there for a few minutes, and although I can’t see her face properly at all, I could see her red hair. But now, someone’s in the room with her—a man—and he’s pushed her against the window and they’re kissing. They’re not anymore, but I haven’t quite gotten over the shock of watching that happen right before my eyes. Who is that guy?I blink and they’re both away from the window now. I look away, my eyes on the steerin
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 103: The Meeting with the Lycans
Lara I shove Jensen away and stare at him with wide eyes as I step away from the window. “What the hell was that!?” I demand. My voice is shrill and I hate how fast my heart is beating. For a moment there, I thought that he was going to kill me, but he kissed me instead. That doesn’t make any of this better, though. Jensen runs a hand through his hair and the pinches the bridge of his nose. “I’m sorry,” he finally says. “I don’t know what’s gotten into me. I’ve been waiting the whole day to…I’m sorry, Lara, I really am.”I fold my arms across my chest defensively. “Why the hell did you kiss me? I mean, why would you kiss me, Jensen?”He’s silent after I ask him this question and it leaves me feeling agitated. I’m trying not to freak out here, but maybe I should. This was completely out of line. “I shouldn’t have,” he states. “I’ve been trying to convince myself not to the whole damn day, but after seeing you alive, something inside of me snapped. I thought you were dead. I thoug
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 104: Sneaking In
DexterAfter switching the car with Damson, I head to Lara’s place. That’s where I’ll be meeting her. This matter is too serious for us to have a conversation about it out on the streets. I’ll have to break in. From what I’ve seen, it doesn’t seem so complicated to do so. There’s a part of the back of the house that will allow me to get inside. It’s typically monitored like the whole house, but I’ll just have to watch until my patience thins and someone makes a mistake. That’s the only way people get in. I leave my car up front and start my walk around, making sure I stick to the trees so I’m not seen. This is trickier to do during the day but I can’t delay any of this. I want to hear it from her lips that she wants me to walk away. And also, this will give me a chance to say goodbye to my son, even if it’s only for a little while. I want to get to know him; I’ve made my mind up about that. I know I’m someone with a shit ton of flaws and I’m probably not the best influence for
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 105: Open Eyes
Lara Directly after the meeting, I contact Jensen and we get going. Finch told me to be extra vigilant and careful, and I intend to. I'm getting a strange energy from Jensen, or maybe it's all in my mind because of the kiss from last night. I don't know; I try to focus on the fact that I'm doing this for Ambrose and Ambrose only.I have to find a way to help him. There's no way around it. Jensen is on the wheel and I'm staring out the window. We're driving back to Kearwood and I feel very anxious. I don't like being away from Ander for this long. I expect to be back before dark. "So," Jensen begins, breaking the ice. "How does it feel like to be Alpha?"I shift uncomfortably in my seat. "It's still very new.""Yeah?" he asks, glancing at me. "There's a lot to change in the werewolf world, particularly in the Lycan community," I explain. “I know I can’t influence what the other Alphas do with their packs, but I intend to change a lot of things for the Lycans.”“Like what?” I glan
Tempted by the Rogue Alpha 106: Closet
LaraJensen and I are in the car, driving toward the café he claims to be around the corner. I’m paranoid now. What if he’s taking me someplace else? Ambrose didn’t have enough time to tell me everything. Jensen didn’t even take long. Someone must have intercepted him a few seconds after he left the room and told him about there being no food in the cafeteria. I keep staring out the window while I think about what to do. I’ve already sent Finch a text. In it, I told him not to call me because Jensen can’t be suspicious of a single thing, not of me or of Ambrose. “How far is this café?” I ask, trying to keep my tone light. He chuckles. “We’re almost there.”When we approach a large building that seems to be a restaurant with a café right next to it, I’m honestly relieved. At least he wasn’t lying about this, and I’m not about to be lured someplace to be killed. Even so, I have to find a way to get away while he’s distracted. My question is this: why would Ambrose try to warn me a
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