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The Alpha's Cure My Burning Sands
My home is ice-cold when I enter it. Placing my keys on the foyer table, I kick off my shoes. All the lights are off, so I open the blinds and call, "Jude. Where are you?"I was in the bedroom looking for him when I heard the front door open. Now at the top of the staircase, I ask, "Where have you been?""I needed some air. How was work?""Great.""Really? Ellie agreed to join us?""Not quite. She's a lost cause, but I was compelled to contact Lana.""Why?""My sorority sisters knowingly or unknowingly practice witchcraft. We all joined for success and empowerment. What if I could persuade them to try a few more rituals to obtain wealth? Once they're hooked, I can convince them to seek more power.""Ajay, we don't have time for that. So what you're saying is you dropped the ball on Ellie.""Ellie's not budging, Jude. She's afraid of you and doesn't trust me.""Well, make her trust you!"Taken aback, I stepped away from his yelling and ran upstairs. He follows and then grabs me before
Last Updated : 2024-04-23The Alpha's Cure Tit For Tat
I'm peeking through the blinds, watching them drive off, when Jude comes behind me. Massaging my shoulders, he whispers, "You did good, baby."His hands release me when I step to the side. With my head hanging, I ask, "When's the last time you talked to Melanie?""After Mama died. Why?""Lana's mentioning her made me realize she has been missing in action for a minute now.""Melanie dropped Knight as her last name and lives as a Lowry now. You know this. Lana is months behind us. Her outdated knowledge is useless. Like I keep telling you, our focus should be Ellie."The following day, I returned to work. I saw Ellie in passing but ignored her, and vice versa. Harold invited me out to lunch, but I declined. Instead, I went to the store and purchased a new phone.I returned to work in the nick of time. Harold wanted to gossip and play, but I told him, "I need to focus today. Let me listen to my meditation podcasts.""That's cool, Ajay. You're so enlightened. Maybe you can help me get in
Last Updated : 2024-04-24The Alpha's Cure Hidden Truth
Micah hangs up, and so does Phyllis, to ensure his line is disconnected. She calls Zelma back and asks for Melanie's number. Once Zelma texts the number, she asks Phyllis, "So what's Jude's secret.""Not so fast. Let me see if this is really Melanie's number, and then I'll call you back."Phyllis ends the call while Zelma is still speaking. Melanie answers, "Hello?""Hi, Melanie. This is Phyllis.""What do you want?""I know it's a sad night, but I saw you enter the ship with us?""And?""I'm curious why you'd leave your family during such a sad time.""That's not my family. Jude was the only one related to me. And why are you calling? Meet me on the boat!"Melanie hangs up in Phyllis's face, so she calls right back, "What?" Melanie scolds."Please listen. Don't freak out or call anyone, but I'm still on Knight Island.""Phyllis, what's wrong with you? Do you want to die?""Our werewolf is deceased. Where's the danger?""Whatever. I hope you make it out alive, but I have more importan
Last Updated : 2024-04-25The Alpha's Cure Mama's Burial
After shedding a few tears, Jude asks Andrew, "Well, what happened the day Mama was buried?"The family did a Knight Island burial ritual and then wrapped her dead body. The wrapping procedure is close to mummification but not quite as advanced. Melanie's guilt had her crying all night beside Mama's coffin. After the memorial, Deena said, "I'll take her to the mainland to be cremated."Uncle Julius retorted, "Cremated? Mama never asked to be cremated. She wants to be put in the tomb."Jude interrupts Andrew, "What tomb?"Andrew shrugs, "It was new to us too. Only Mama and Uncle Julius are older. Everyone else has been too young to die, so we were just as clueless as you are right now. Even Deena was ignorant of its existence."Once Uncle Julius said that, Deena said, "Well, lead the way, Julius.""Jude needs to be here," answered Uncle Julius.Soon, Melanie started snickering. The family stood watching her. Now, she was laughing loudly. Deena shouted, "What's so fucking funny?"Melan
Last Updated : 2024-04-26The Alpha's Cure Freaky
As soon as we enter the car, I say, "That was weird. What does the note say?""I was instructed not to read it yet." Jude seems stoic. Checking if he'll be truthful, I ask, "Well, what did she whisper to you?""Let the dead stay buried. Something like that.""This world is filled with freaks. What does that even mean?"Dazed, Jude starts the engine and backs out of her driveway. Once we're on the expressway, and he's still deep in thought, I ask him, "Are you lying to me?""Lying about what?""Why are you so secretive? You don't know that woman, or do you?""I've heard or read what she told me. I'm just trying to remember where that's all."We enter my condo to the wolf pack, laughing and feeling too comfortable. Jude turns the corner, and Chiara rushes to hug him. Rubbing his ear, he says, "Not now, Chiara.""Ughhh. I forgot we have a non-wolf among us," Chiara turns up her nose."Shut up! It's time to go! Straighten up so we can head out," Jude commands. All three of them started
Last Updated : 2024-04-26The Alpha's Cure Let's Talk...Baby
It's late at night, and we're driving. Chiara is lying down and asleep in the last row, while Wison and Andrew are asleep behind us. Jude stops at a gas station for snacks. While shopping, I ask, "Who is Mimi?""A dead woman walking in Louisiana.""What?"Jude huffs, "Someone cursed her, so she was hiding in the swamps depending on her Bible to save her.""Was she dead or alive?""Alive, Ajay. That's a figure of speech.""Is that why you wanted to return to Louisiana before this madness with Bruce?""Uh, yes and no. Mimi's dead now, but she was alive when we were there.""I'm so confused. Well, what did you and Wilson need to discuss privately?"Agitated, he replies, "Private issues."I stomp away and shop alone. On the road again, I whisper, "I don't like all the secrets. So, I die if I lie, but it seems all you do is lie to me."Glancing back, he whispers to me, "Wilson witnessed me kill Mimi, and he's gay.""Who's gay?"Jude scowls my way and then focuses on the road. Wincing, I w
Last Updated : 2024-04-27The Alpha's Cure In The Company Of Greatness
A devious smirk is frozen on Deena's face as she continues to watch me. The entire bunker sits silently, awaiting my response. Another Knight girl motions for Rojelio when Deena gently pushes him away. Deena slowly walks towards me, but Micah blocks her, saying, "Leave her alone, Deena. We have bigger fish to fry tonight."Hearing those words makes me remember my newfound ally lurking deep within me. I calm myself and ease into a dark corner.Only minutes later do we hear howling and growling. The Pack is inside the villa, tussling just above us. Deena yells, "Why are they here? What is Jude doing?"Soon, she's climbing up the ladder. Everyone inside starts whispering, wondering what she's about to do. Micah rushes behind and grabs her leg, asking, "What are you doing? Use your powers to astral project or whatever you do, but you're not opening that door!" "Micah, you have three seconds to let go of me.""This is crazy!" he shouts.Sammy and Caleb start arguing with Deena. Taunting,
Last Updated : 2024-04-28The Alpha's Cure Rights To Privacy
It's late in the evening, and Jude still hasn't returned. Lana's calling, so I answer. She asks, "What's up? We talked, and then you fell off. You ignore our group texts. Bethany and I went to your home and yoga studio to no avail. Where are you staying?""I know how to hide, Lana.""You're such a liar. I talked to Zelma." "So you stayed in contact with Zelma after Phyllis died?""Zelma's a part of our sorority.""How convenient." "Ajay, you shouldn't be there. I'll say it for you since you're beating around the bush. You're a witch. You told Justine, who told Zelma, who told me.""What else has Zelma told you?"Lana tells me Zelma isn't an innocent bystander. From the moment she dropped me off at Jude's house when Aaron left me stranded, she's been watching me. Dean was unaware of how much his daughters knew about the Knights. Zelma and Justine's mother died before they moved to Knight's Island. Feeling hopeless, Dean needed a way to bring meaning back into his life. Dean was se
Last Updated : 2024-04-28
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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
