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The Alpha's Cure Samuel, The Seventh
It's a hot, muggy day in August. I'm sitting at a bar on the beach when an older gentleman asks, "Is this stool taken?"Tipsy, I shake my head no. He sits and tells the bartender, "Cachaca, please. And another of whatever he's drinking on me," the older gentleman winks.Side-eyeing him, I sigh, "Thanks."Hand extended, he greets, "Hi, I'm Samuel, and you are?""Zee. Zee Lowry.""Pleased to meet you, uh, Corporal?"I huff, "Private First Class.""Oh, you're newly enlisted?" asks Samuel."I'm not trying to be rude, but I just want to chill. I appreciate the drink, but I don't need a conversation. Excuse me."Lifting his drink, he toasts it to me, saying, "Sorry to bother you, Private Lowry. Enjoy your evening."The following evening, my buddies and I return to that bar. We're sharing sex stories and being guys when I hear, "Good evening, Private Lowry."Glancing back, I beheld a very dapper Samuel. Twisting my face at my boys, I merely turn my head, saying, "Hey, Samuel."I introduce my
Last Updated : 2024-05-11The Alpha's Cure Planting Seeds
My friend Vic answers, "Sam was here but was denied entrance. I guess he thought his charm would grant him access."I'm permitted to leave after a few hours. It's unreal how I'm healing so quickly. We have three days left before we go, but I'm having nightmares every night. Avoiding that bar like the plague, Vic and I ride into town.There's a festival celebrating The Blood Moon. The civilians are dressed in wolf costumes or masks. Vic's watching me when I say, "You think this is a coincidence?"Vic frowns, "Never. Let's head back before it's dark."Just before we get to our jeep, I see a gun shop. We enter, and an older woman is working the counter. She greets, "Welcome. How may I help you?"I ask, "Do you sell silver bullets?""I do, but they're rare and somewhat costly. How many do you want?""How much are 10?""1K.""Wow. Give me three.""How about you pay 500?""Gimme a sec."I text Bruce: Hey, big bro. I need $500. It's an emergency.Bruce: What?Zee: I think I got attacked by s
Last Updated : 2024-05-12The Alpha's Cure Worlds Of Confessions
Abruptly, I open my eyes and stare at the ceiling. The moonlight gleams through my bedroom window, and I sit up. Ajay's lying next to me, sound asleep. I ease out of bed and walk to Andrew's room. He's comatose, so I look in Wilson's room, and he's swaddled in his sheets. Exiting through the kitchen doors, I walk towards the main road. Once there, I head towards the villa. I'm in the middle of the road when a black vortex, reaching the sky, opens in front of me. It's hypnotizing as I enter it. The darkness is so thick I can touch it. After a minute of walking in sheer blackness, I end at the cliff behind the villa, and Ajay's there. She's in a wedding dress, weeping. "Ajay," I call as I approach her. Startled, she jumps up and starts looking all around. I say, "I'm right here, baby."Panicky, she steps too close to the cliff and slips off. Without hesitation, I leap with her. As we're falling, she turns into a gigantic mermaid, covering a vast expanse of the ocean. Before I land,
Last Updated : 2024-05-13The Alpha's Cure Leave It At The Altar
Chiara's lifeless body dangles in my arms as I sprint to Bruce's abandoned cabin. Critters scurried when I opened the door and dropped Chiara onto the floor. Deena's attempt to take her power failed.Deena's so-called spell left her for dead. I doubt Deena even knows she murdered her. But now I'm wondering if Deena is truly an Ancient.Bruce left this cabin intact, and the bedroom closets were filled with clothes. Dressed in a tee and shorts, I sit beside Chiara's body, contemplating what to do. My pack will never believe there was nothing I could do to save her. Wolf packs are loyal. They don't comprehend betrayal. Nor will they understand how their Alpha could allow Chiara to die. It will also appear as if Deena has more power than I do.Speaking of loyalty, I wonder if Melanie reached Ellie yet. Ajay's unwillingness to convince Ellie to join us is disheartening. I love Ajay, but something's not right with her. Her love and devotion to me is true, but she's too protective of outsid
Last Updated : 2024-05-14The Alpha's Cure Ellie's Answer
My house is around the corner. We stop at the stop sign, and Jude reaches over and pulls me closer by my neck. Lips to my ear, he whispers, "I'll be waiting," then exits.I quickly park my car. By the time I jumped out, Jude had disappeared between my neighbor's bushes. Shrugging, I stare in his direction, wondering what he meant.Confused, I got back into my car and drove home. To my surprise, multiple vehicles were in my driveway and in front of my home. As soon as I parked and exited, Winnie exited her car. "What's going on? Did I forget it was my birthday?" I tease.With a straight face, Winnie answers, "I asked some of our members to help you deliver Jude."As several church members gather near and on my porch, glancing back, I chuckle, "Did you ask the whole church?"No one laughs, then Winnie asks, "May we go inside?""Uh, sure."Brother Charles tells me, "Sister Ellie, we brought water and juice. May I bring it inside?"Nodding, I answer, "That's fine."Everyone greets me wit
Last Updated : 2024-05-16The Alpha's Cure Chasing Waterfalls
We all stare at Jude, awaiting his response. Only watching me, he answers, "Why the fuck would I know?"Micah scoffs, "How can we follow a liar?"Jude lunges his way, but all three of us block him. Squinting my way, Jude asks, "My mate is willing to turn on me?"Feeling guilty, I mumble, "Never, but I need answers, too. You have us here to help you, yet you won't tell us anything. You allowed Deena to let us think Chiara was healing when she wasn't in her room. But we have to trust you took her to the hospital? You came to me upset over Chris, yet you conceived a baby with Deena.""Deena had me under a spell!""It doesn't matter, Jude. You wouldn't have told me if I hadn't found out through Deena! Stop the lies and tell us the truth. Will you continue to lie to your mate?"Jude huffs, "Melanie's not here. She's in Michigan. She convinced Ellie to side with us."Flustered, I stammer, "Melanie? How?"Glaring, Jude answers, "Because she trusted me." Holding back tears, I look away. Jude
Last Updated : 2024-05-17The Alpha's Cure Father Of The Bride
As we board the boat to the mainland, everyone looks stoic. Deena's facing down, looking at her belly. Jude tells Micah, "Take care of the family while we're gone. You're in charge."Micah nods with a faint smile. Jude then calls, "Deena!"Quickly, she looks up, and her eyes are filled with tears. They gaze into each other's eyes. Then he gives her a nod. She nods back and then leaves. Wilson boards with us. The closer we get to Florida, Jude tells him, "Go visit your family. We'll grab you on our way home. You have a whole month before the full moon."We dock, and Wilson hugs us, asking, "You guys don't need a ride anywhere?"Jude answers, "Nah, we'll catch a cab or ride share. Take care of yourself."Looking like a lost puppy, Wilson nods, "Yeah. You take care as well. Bye, Ajay.""Bye, Wilson."He jogs off as we head the opposite way. There's a liquor store about four blocks up the road. Jude holds the door open for me. We grab beverages and snacks and then wait on the curb for ou
Last Updated : 2024-05-18The Alpha's Cure Sound Advice
I stutter, "Uh, it was Chris.""And what happened to him?" asks my dad."He, uh, he dumped me." "What? What a loser. Now you see why I disliked him before I met him," my dad says to Jude, laughing.Jude adds, "I met him. And he was a loser."Caressing my neck, I say, "Let's go inside and eat before the food gets cold."The day ends well. As soon as we enter the bedroom, Jude wants to make love. I'm telling him no because my dad is next door, but he has to have me. The quieter I try to be, the more passionate Jude becomes. I'm biting my lip and gripping his back so hard that I break the skin on both. When we wake up, there's blood on my sheets and comforter.I whisper, "Let me beat them up and have breakfast ready.""Why don't we go out then head to a jeweler immediately after."Smiling, I say, "Okay."Summer and my dad seem smitten by Jude. We're at a jeweler in a ritzy area in Michigan. Jude allows me to pick out whatever ring I want. The jeweler says, "Let me size it for you. And,
Last Updated : 2024-05-19
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The Alpha's Cure CURED
The same night I googled Dr. Houseman. He has a private practice across town. I schedule an appointment, but he's not available until next month. Uncomfortable going to anyone else, I keep the appointment and buy a home pregnancy test.My sweaty palms wet the box, while my trembling hand held the stick steady. I waited the instructed time, and it came back inconclusive. I run to the drugstore and purchase three more tests. They all yield the same result.Justine told me Delilah was discharged from the ICU and apologized to Zelma. Delilah told Zelma, "I've been consumed with Jude and finding his truth for so long that I haven't even lived. These days I grieve for Mama. She was so deep into this that there was no way she could walk away and live a normal life.I've had Eve only a few weeks, and I love her as my own. Mama loved Jude. She did what she thought was best. If Jude ever comes for Eve, she's his, so I'd have no choice but to return his daughter. But until then, I'll love and ra
The Alpha's Cure The Purest Medicine
I left Floyd perplexed. Soon, I heard Jude questioning me about the short story Eve wrote about Samuel and his brother. Plopping onto my couch, I close my eyes and concentrate, hoping to remember anything significant.Suddenly, I recall Mr. Knight saying, "I hear my mother's singing in my head and whisper, "Dreamers? No, filthy dreamers. My bloodied fingers thumb through my Bible. Weak and dying, I circle the chapter at the top of the page. My shaky hand draws an arrow, and I write, This is his name."Immediately, I rushed and opened the small suitcase I had taken from the island. It has Jude's Bible inside. I remove it, go to the table of contents, and find the Book of Jude. Jude had circled the title in blood.As I stare at the encircled name, I realize that Samuel VII and Mr. Knight are the same. Samuel is the baby's father. The story instructed the Knight's lineage to name his son and the next Alpha, Jude.Soon I'm wondering why Samuel slaughtered his students. Did he hope to be k
The Alpha's Cure Decipherer
Paige offers to go with me to see Mrs. Freer. I decided it was best to go alone. Walking on campus was strange. It seems like eons ago this was where I spent most of my time. Upon entering the administration building, I see familiar faces. Some greet me while others walk by, oblivious to who I am. I exit the elevator on our floor and see Mrs. Freer talking with two coworkers.Seeing me, she does a double-take. Quickly, she ends her conversation and heads toward me. "Ms. Vernon. This is a bewildering surprise.""Hi, Mrs. Freer. My name's Mrs. Knight now, and yes, I'm sure seeing me is surprising.""Mrs. Knight, wow. Well, congratulations. Now, may I know why you're here?""I need to speak with a professor, preferably one knowledgeable in astronomy.""Professor Floyd was a friend of Phyllis's. She asked for the same help right before she passed.""Mrs. Freer, it's terrible what happened to Phyllis. I'll admit, I was pretty heartless in the past, but I'm a new person. If possible, I'd a
The Alpha's Cure Stay In The Light
I decide to wait in the car and let Justine handle everything. Once Zelma opens the door, she sees me. Instantly, she gripes, "What is she doing here?"Justine says, "She needs our help, Zelma.""From the moment I first helped her, it's been nothing but tragedy for those I love. You promised me you wouldn't go to Knight Island.""If we hadn't gone, Ajay would've been stranded there.""I don't care!" Zelma shouts."We're not like that, Zelma." Justine sighs.As much as it hurts, Zelma is right. Since the moment I stepped on Knight Island, it's been nothing but devastation and death. Once we get to their home, I retrieve my suitcase and leave. I tell Justine, "I promise I'll be in touch."Before I exit, Zelma stops me, saying, "I don't hate you, Ajay. And I understand the hold Jude has on you. I know you're worried and want to find him, but have you ever considered maybe he wants to be lost?Delilah attacked me over some books with mathematical formulas that no human could possibly deci
The Alpha's Cure Rescue Me
I'm hiding in what's left of this burned cabin when I hear voices. Realizing they're women, I rush out into the open. I see a woman running, and two chasing her. Then I hear, "Shellie, stop running!"I see Justine and cry out, "Justine! Over here!""Ajay? Is that you?" Justine shouts.Immediately, Shellie stops and runs toward me. Dottie and Justine come to me as well. They all stood staring my way, speechless. Slowly, Justine reaches to touch me and asks, "Are you okay?"The only thing I could do was cry. All three of them huddle around me. These strange sounds in the distance make Dottie say, "I think we need to go.""Are you alone? Where's Jude?" Justine asks."I'm alone, and Dottie's right. We need to leave."They have food and liquor on their boat. All three care for me until I'm no longer trembling from fear. We're miles away from the island when Justine asks, "Do you want to talk about it?"How do I explain this? Honestly, I don't know what happened myself. Coughing to clear my
The Alpha's Cure Justine's Journey
Zelma doesn't know. I've been looking for Ajay forever. After I learned she practiced witchcraft, I told Zelma. Zelma warned me, "Knight Island was demonic. We just didn't know it. Dad was privy to some information but tragically learned it wasn't just superstition and ghost stories."I'd called Ajay but she never called back. Then, I decided to wait for her in the library's occult section. Afraid other students would see me and think I was a witch, I started asking about her instead.The student aid at the desk knew who she was. He told me, "Ajay is great. I haven't seen her in a minute, but sometimes she'd go to the coffee shop down the street."Cafe Sheol made me look more sketchy than sitting in the library. Only the barista and I are present. I go to the counter, order a tall latte, and ask, "Hi Cecily, I'm Justine. Do you remember a girl named Ajay being a customer?"Before I can describe her, Cecily answers, "Of course. I love Ajay. Why do you ask?"I explained how we lost cont
The Alpha's Cure Life Flashes
My life flashes before me as we drop to the ground. I open my eyes and am in the top bunk bed at my foster home. It's a clear night. As I gaze out into the stars, I think, I wish someone loved me.The Michaels have four foster children. All four of us are girls. We're all around the same age. I climb out of bed to use the toilet and overhear my foster parents discussing how one of the girls has been adopted.I hurry back to my room, crying. Now, staring into the night sky again, I whisper, "Please let someone love me." The following morning, Aunt Irene adopted me.It's my senior year of high school. My boyfriend, Benjamin, and I ditch prom and drive to the marina. We sneak in and lie in someone's boat. Lying beside each other, we gaze up into the sky, and he asks, "Do you think anyone's truly out there?"I answer, "Look how beautiful and vast the sky is. How can it not be?"Nodding, Ben says, "I agree. So, is it God or aliens?""Definitely, God. Aliens are techies, according to what t
The Alpha's Cure Homebound
After weeks of sailing, we find nothing. We return to Brazil, and Jude says, "Let's just go home."The closer we get to Knight Island, the more uneasy I feel. Early morning, we leave Florida. Soon, the island appears, but it's no longer the paradise I knew. It's burning wasteland. Wide-eyed, I look at Jude, but he's expressionless. I stammer, "W-What happened?"Knight Island looks exactly like the island I spent a night alone on. Had I swam all the way here and then returned to another location near Columbia? Our boat hits a rock behind this burned-down villa. Jude anchors our boat and then stretches out his hand. Nervous, I lightly place my palm in his. He helps me to shore. Once he releases me, I stare into his eyes.Exhaling, he pans across the island, saying, "They would've told my secret. I start to panic, but a still voice calmly says, "Agree with him."Through a shaky voice, I say, "You're right, babe."Jude cuts his eyes at me and says, "Come here. I'll carry you."He lifts
The Alpha's Cure 1607
Mrs. Dotson taps her ruler on her desk, saying, "Sit down, students. Class is in session. It's October 30. Today we will explore stories of myths and monsters."A crisp autumn breeze gusts through the room from the opened window. The ten children are prim and proper for school, in their uniforms. Each innocent face intently gazes at Mrs. Dotson, anticipating her reading.She looks up and sees me standing in her doorway. Her eyes light up, and she says, "Kind day to you, Mr. Knight. Is there something that you need?""I'm celebrating my birthday. I hoped to leave a tad earlier. Will you see to it that my class leaves on time?""Anything for you, Mr. Knight.""Thanks."I enter my mill and chain myself in the dungeon. Everyone I love dies. It's been 500 years, and I'm still here. As the sun sets and the full moon rises, I begin my change. Though I can control my inner beast, tonight I'm frustrated and want to kill. But killing will attract unwanted attention. Once I'm transformed, I let
