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The Alpha's Cure The Supernatural
I sit alone in the dark, eating the Chinese food I had delivered. Hearing Jude grunt in his sleep, I stopped playing with my noodles and put our food in the refrigerator.Through the cracked bedroom door, I notice Jude isn't in bed. I open the door and enter. The room is freezing, and Jude is sitting in the corner away from the moonlight. Unable to see him, I only sense his presence and whisper, "Are you hungry?"He releases a faint growl. Uneasy, I turn on the light, and Jude is a werewolf. Instantly, I want to run away in terror, but I don't. I'm his mate now. This is who I'm marrying, so I can't fear my own husband.Lowering my eyes and almost bowing, I ask, "What's wrong, Jude? Why are you in this form?"He doesn't answer but sits, glaring my way. His gaze is so cold that horror begins to overtake me. Through a quivering voice, I say, "Let me warm up your dinner.""Ajay," he whispers in his eerie voice.Head bowed, I stammer, "Yes, Jude.""Come to me."Tears fall in terror as I sl
Last Updated : 2024-06-14The Alpha's Cure The Opposite Sex
We enter the condo, and I ask, "How will you get your car?""We can grab it after work tomorrow. What's for dinner? I'm starving."Jude asks in a sensual tone as he undresses me with his eyes. No matter how hard I try to follow the rules to live right, Jude is a thorn in my flesh. I drop my head before I'm overtaken by lust and say, "I'll warm your food for you."I leave Jude downstairs to eat. Once he's done, he enters the room and goes to bed as if I'm not there.Ellie is my lapdog all day at work. She's forgiven, but oddly, I can't remove the image of Jude being on her porch when I drove up. Their body language told everything, and it didn't say, We're talking, but having a lover's spat.Today is our operational manager's retirement lunch. Unbeknownst to him, many of our coworkers have planned a big party for him at a nice restaurant this weekend, and afterward we want to do karaoke.Then I think Jude never goes out. That's why his only recreation is sex. Pulling into my driveway,
Last Updated : 2024-06-16The Alpha's Cure Tricks And Gifts
Hand across her chest, my coworker gasps, "What?"I gnash, "Bitch, you heard me!"Jude lifts me, places me on the floor to face the door, and commands, "Walk!"As he pushes me out, the snarls and frowns overwhelm me. How can these women think I'm out of order?Jude opens my car door and lets me enter. Once seated, under his breath, he huffs, "That was embarrassing."Too upset to argue, I cover my face and cry. We enter the house, and Jude plops on the couch, sighing. Sniffling, I ask, "How can you side with those women who disrespected me all night?""I haven't sided with anyone but you. What was I supposed to do? Cuss them out because they found me attractive.""No, but we should've left hours ago!""Why? Because I was having fun and you weren't?""Oh, your fun is seeing me get clowned and disregarded for hours. Thanks! I'll make a mental note of that!""You're being dramatic.""No! Eating your brother was dramatic!"Biting his bottom lip, Jude shakes his head. "Yeah, you have no res
Last Updated : 2024-06-16The Alpha's Cure Enemies Close
Unmoved, Jude answers, "Yes.""The wedding's off."Gripping my bicep, Jude says, "You've been an Ancient all this time but sent me on a wild goose chase, so we're even.""But you knew all along, yet you pretended you needed her gift. So, you just wanted to sleep with her?"He snatches me close as I try to walk away, but I cast a spell that paralyzes him for a few seconds. His limbs go limp, and he crashes to the floor. Once the spell wears off, he leaps up and catches me before I lock myself in the bedroom.With his body pinned to mine, he whispers, "There's my Ajay. Don't let anyone or any being make you a servant."Soon he's kissing me, and I try to knee him in his groin, but he blocks me, saying, "We need that baby.""What do you want from me?""Ajay, I don't want anything from you. I love you. You're the one who's not listening to me. Being Alpha isn't what you think. It's making me hollow. I'm here to tell you I love and need you. I mated with you and even joined a religion with
Last Updated : 2024-06-18The Alpha's Cure Two Are Better
Once Donovan, Paige, and Winnie leave, Jude says, "Why don't we grill tonight?""Bet!" Wilson agrees, grinning.Jude continues, "I need to rest. Ajay, show Wilson around before we leave."Stunned, I watch Jude momentarily before saying, "Fine."We're shopping when I ask Wilson, "So how is Knight Island? Everyone getting along?""Is everyone getting along? Uh, yeah. Yeah, it's been great.""How so?"He repeats, "How so?""Is there an echo in this place? Yes! How's Rojelio, Andrew, Micah, and everyone handling Deena?"Looking away, he answers, "It's cool. Hey, these steaks look great! You want one, or do you prefer something else?"Arms folded, I say, "Wilson, look at me.""Please don't do this, Ajay. Steak, brats, and salmon are good. What sides would you like?""I'm part of the pack now, so you shouldn't be lying to me.""No, not really. You're Jude's mate, not a wolf.""Is that what he took you outside and told you?"Wide-eyed, he looks up and stutters, "Uh, no. Jude's on your side,
Last Updated : 2024-06-19The Alpha's Cure Flower Girl
Jude called me from the road before he got to Knight Island. It's been a few days since we've spoken, but his last words were, "Don't worry if you don't hear from me. Let me focus on getting our home in order."Winnie told Ellie that Jude asked her and Paige to help with the wedding. Now, Ellie wants to help too. I explain to Winnie, "I don't know how much Ellie has told you, but because she dislikes Jude, I'm uncomfortable with her planning our wedding. He feels the same.""Ellie should understand that. I'll reject her with kindness."Thanks, Winnie."When I pick my bridesmaids, I include Ellie. Then choose Drusilla, Winnie, and Lana. I assume the groomsmen are Wilson, Andrew, Micah, and Sammy. Rojelio can be our ring bearer. I only need to find a flower girl.I texted Jude, asking if he had any suggestions, but he didn't respond. On Sunday at church, Paige approached me, saying, "Winnie told me you need a flower girl. Our nine-year-old daughter can fill that spot if you don't find a
Last Updated : 2024-06-21The Alpha's Cure Rest Assured
Pastor Chauffee grins, saying, "Wow! This is a blessing. May I ask, who's Chris?"Bruce answers wide-eyed, "Chris is my nephew and Jude's brother, who passed recently."I glance at Mitchell, who's also watching me. Through a comforting smile, Pastor Chauffee continues, "I'm sorry to hear that, but now Chris will be present through his daughter. Jude will appreciate that. We may even get a smile out of him after all."Pastor lets out a hearty laugh while we all struggle to laugh it off. Soon, he's interrupted by Donovan shoving the table and yelling, "Paige, it's time to go!"We're all scowling at Donovan as Pastor Chaufee questioned, "What's your problem, Elder Donovan? Sister Paige, please be seated.""NO! We're leaving!" Donovan demands.The restaurant managers and our server approach the table, asking, "Is everything alright? Should we call the police?"Pastor Chauffee answers, "That won't be necessary. Donovan, please sit. Let's discuss your concerns like leaders, not children th
Last Updated : 2024-06-26The Alpha's Cure Let's Make Things Right
While Bruce is on hiatus from his marriage, I take a detour before I return to Knight Island. Wilson's flying out of Michigan, so while on my road trip, I stop and visit Lily. I wait until she leaves her home, then follow her to the grocery store. As she shops, I discreetly watch her. Once she's in line to check out, I rush to my car and wait for her. She pops her trunk, and I greet, "Hi, Mrs. Pratt. Let me help you with your bags."Leaning away and squinting, she stutters, "Hi, uh, how do you know me?""I'm a friend of Chris's. You and I never met, but I've seen you supporting him on different occasions."Hanging her head to conceal her pain, I extend my hand, saying, "I'm Jude. And I'm sorry about your loss. Chris was a great person."Now squinting my way, she asks, "Jude? I don't remember him mentioning you, but thanks. His father and I raised a fine man. I won't let anyone take that from us."Placing her bags in the trunk for her, I comment, "You and Bruce?""Pardon me?" She asks
Last Updated : 2024-06-28
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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
