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The Alpha's Obsession 71 - Guest of Honor
~Gemma~ “And you will escort Rina home? Leave guards with her until we are sure there is no threat to her?” I asked, trying to make sense of Alpha Zander’s offer. Rina’s face was set in a stubborn mask. Not good. “I don’t need protection from a wolf. I live in a building that has proper protections in place, magical wards and all that.” “Do you plan on staying inside 24/7? What about when you leave the building?” I helpfully pointed out. She slumped back in her chair. I understood. Truth often sucked. We sat inside a nearby restaurant, mainly to resolve my hanger. Rina poked at her salad. I devoured my burger with zeal. I stole fries from the alpha's plate whenever he looked away. Alpha Zander had his son taken away to safety. Rina and I negotiated with the wolf. Between her moody butt, my stubborn ass, and the arrogant alpha, shit got messy. “We don’t need them!” Irina hissed. “Think hard and you will remember the start of your troubles began with them! Cut them out of our live
The Alpha's Obsession 72 - Sound of Silence
~Gemma~ Botched it! Forget the wolves, Irina proved to be the biggest obstacle. Why did that surprise me? “Please, Irina, do this for me. This is my fault! Let me fix it. This stalker, or whatever the hell the situation is, doesn’t want you. They have a bone to pick with me. I will go with this new alpha for now, until it doesn’t suit my purposes anymore. Then, I will see myself right the fuck out of here. And you will be safe.” I hugged her. “There is no harm in playing it safe. We have a lot at stake now. Bigger picture, remember?” “Fine! The stuff I do for love! I am madly in love with you. You know that, right?” She said, lips pressed into a hard line. “Of course.” I shrugged a single shoulder. “How could you not be?” I grasped her hands in mine, saying loud enough for all to hear. “Just promise me you won’t maim or otherwise kill Thing 1 and Thing 2?” At the two guard’s blank expressions, I continued. “No? Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum?” “I think we can handle a single witch o
The Alpha's Obsession 73 - Outlandish Splendor
~Gemma~ We rolled up to the mansion just as the first hint of night covered the sky. I yawned, so ready to put this day behind me. I stepped out of the vehicle and stretched. My eyes felt heavy. My bones felt heavy. Probably from the exhausting weight of my existence. Just my presence endangered Rina and her precious bundle. And now I had dragged Alpha Zander into my mess as well. The Moon Tide's mansion was huge, gaudy, exorbitant. The porch welcomed us with its tall columns and heavy, wooden double-doors. I was told only select pack members lived here, mainly the Beta and family and Gamma and family, a security team, and the household workers. The pack owned the condo buildings flanking the mansion. Most of the pack resided there. Alpha Zander took my elbow and steered me toward the front door. “What troubling thoughts are running through your head, witch?” “Nice digs.” I commented, intent on not answering him. He may be alpha and I may technically be his prisoner, but he didn
The Alpha's Obsession 74 - New Hell
~Gemma~ “What are you doing in Miami, witch?” Alpha Zander growled. I crossed my arms and turned away from him. I saved his life and this is the motherfucking thanks I get? Next time, I may not be as generous. “Should I point out that I can make you talk? I am not in the habit of being disobeyed.” “Goddess save me from your damn wolves!” I huffed and sat on the bed. “I do not like being threatened, Alpha. I am your guest and appreciative of your generosity. But do not back me into a corner. You won’t appreciate my behavior.” I promised. “Of that, I am certain. It is in our best interest if you cooperate. So tell me, why are you in Miami?” He walked over, lording over me with his height and admirably muscled body. I looked up at him and smiled. “I, sir, am on vacation. I previously explained why I was here. No matter how many times I’m asked, my answer will be the same. I came to visit my kin. I came for vacation.” “And?” He put a finger under my chin, forcing eye contact. “And
The Alpha's Obsession 75 - Abandoned Property
~Alpha Devlin~ “Fuck!” I yelled, tossing my glass across the room. Tyson and Sammie appeared unimpressed with my outburst. My skin itched with uncomfortable sensations. My wolf longed for his mate. Hell, I was desperate just to hear the sound of her voice. The distance ate at my sanity. “She blocked my number, too.” Tyson admitted. “I guess we fucking deserve it.” “Speak for yourselves. My babe didn’t block me.” Sammie scowled at us. “She texted me from Atlanta.” “Why didn’t you mention this earlier?” I barked at her. She met my wrath with a damning calm only she-wolves could pull off. “Neither of you asked. I didn’t know she was avoiding you. Oh, other than the fact she fled across the damn country to get away from you.” She eyed us with cool disdain. “Besides your stupid Luna Trials, what else did you do to send her packing?” She looked from me to Tyson. I rubbed my face with the palm of my hand. “Fuck these trials. Tyson, get rid of our visitors.” “You can’t…” he began but
The Alpha's Obsession 76 - Life's Betrayals
~Gemma~ Yeah. Hot chocolate solved nothing. It had just been a ploy, a momentary distraction. We piled in the guest room the alpha designated as mine. At the moment, negotiations nosedived from tense to hostile. The Beta remained insistent. Rina remained, well, Rina. “I know my rights, wolf! I can reject you, reject this bond.” Irina glared, her eyes shining bright. Her powers barely leashed. We all experienced the biting sting of her anger. “You are my fucking mate and I will not relinquish my claim!” Beta Solar roared with defiance. “Nor will I allow you to set me aside, witch.” Irina turned her back on him, her lips puckering in a pout. So freaking adorable! I rolled my eyes at her mate. “Please understand, Beta Solar. The uneasiness between wolves and witches has raged long before our births. Rina and I have suffered at the hands of wolves. We have suffered at the hands of humans. And, we have suffered at the hands of our own kind. Forgive us if our hearts are soured by li
The Alpha's Obsession 77 - Damaged and Depraved
~Gemma~ “Thanks for the drink. Goodnight.” I set the glass on the table, waiving on my way out. “Are you abandoning me with this situation? What am I supposed to do with this?” A trickle of heat danced over my bare arms. “Excuse me? What situation?” I spun around. The bulge in his pants made it apparent. “Yup. I am totally abandoning this situation. I didn’t cause this. You and the Moon Goddess are to blame.” The goddess swam close to the surface. I blinked, imagining suppressing her in the depths of the ocean. “What if I order you to resolve this?” His eyes blazed with the belief he could take what he wanted. “Women throw themselves at my feet and I am offering you the opportunity to warm my bed.” Gag! “You can’t order me!” I made a face. “I don’t like you very much, Alpha Zander. You speak with no empathy or tact. Shall I remind you I have a mate? I’m learning to navigate that without complicating shit further.” “None of those are obstacles that cannot be overcome.” He dismisse
The Alpha's Obsession 78 - Dark and Intriguing
~Gemma~ I woke, groggy, to the sound of the most annoying voice. “Cover yourself up, witch. Otherwise, you won’t like my next actions.” Alpha Zander hissed at me. I opened my eyes slowly, my face mashed into a pillow. I lay on my stomach in no way ready to face the terrors of this new day. Rina’s side of the bed was empty. “What time is it?” I croaked. “It’s late.” “Can you please be more specific? Sheesh.” I muttered. “It’s almost seven-thirty.” He sounded cranky. “I repeat, if you do not cover your ass, I may decide to accept your open invitation.” “Are you freaking kidding me?” I screeched. Then, I realized I had kicked off the comforter in my sleep. Ugh! I grabbed it and threw it over me. “Leave if you don’t like it. I’m not a morning person!” I snuggled into the bedding and pillow again. Irina walked into the room. “Morning, love! It’s a beautiful day. I have coffee and bagels!” Fuck! I flipped over and sat up, the comforter falling away. “What’s good about it? Why are
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The Alpha's Obsession 87 - Volatile and Unreasonable
~Gemma~ I cuddled the crap out of a wiggly Little Zander. Yes, I was actively avoiding Rina. “Nobody understands me like you do, little dude.” I squeezed him again for the hundredth time. He stared at me with those dark, sage eyes of his. “Are you hiding out in the nursery?” I startled at the sound of the Alpha’s mocking tone. Where the hell had he come from? His hulking frame looked ominous in the cheery and bright room. “What of it? Mind your business.” He crossed those powerful arms of his across his expansive chest. “You are clinging to my son like your life depends on it. Hence, it is my business.” My shoulders hunched a little as I sat Little Zander down. When his hands immediately grabbed for me, I scooped him up again. “It’s no hope for it now, Alpha Zander. Little Z is my new bestie at the moment.” I winked at him. His sweet, cherub face smiled back at me. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Beta Solar pass by the doorway. “Hey! Beta! Wait up!” I yelled after him, kno
The Alpha's Obsession 86 - Something More
~Alpha Zander~ James crossed his arms. “The witch has a name. It is Gemma. She prefers to be addressed as such.” James walked deeper into the kitchen. His gaze taking in the gamma’s body on the floor. “She attacked Marcus.” I pointed out the obvious. James rolled his eyes. “Marcus is the biggest douchebag around. I could feel her hunger from out there. How could it not be choking everyone from here? We tried to find her some food super early this morning and there was nothing. She was acting weird. Weird for her.” Irina remained quiet, listening to what James said. She studied her mate and then turned to Marcus’ body. “How long until he wakes up?” I wondered. “It was only an apple.” Irina frowned at that. “He will rise when I wish him to. Is anyone offering to go retrieve her? Because I am more than capable.” I nodded my head at James. “The witch,” I began. The look on James’ face irritated me. Given the circumstances, I let it ride. “Gemma,” I corrected. “Go get her and bring
The Alpha's Obsession 85 - Bad Day
~Gemma~ Why me? Just why? I rolled over, spitting out hair stuck to my mouth. My whole body hurt, like I’d been beaten with a baseball bat. Fuck! I untangled from the bedding. Yeah. Still clothed. Thank goddess. It was ten in the morning. Great! My food hunger still raged. At least the other was nowhere to be found. The day looked bright so far. Before knocking on Rina’s door, I heard feminine moans followed by a giggle. Jeez! I called out. “Um. I hope you guys realize this room is so not sound proof! My imagination is wildly out-of-control now. Thanks for that!” Driven by desperation, I made my way back to the kitchen. Surprise, surprise. Today’s search came back fruitless. Almost. I played with the apple in my hand, debating on eating it. On one hand, it was stupid. People were starving in the world while I agonized over my lack of options. I sat in the same chair I had occupied only hours earlier. I pinpointed the exact moment when my solitude had been breached. “Well, what
The Alpha's Obsession 84 - Two Hungers
~Gemma~ The next night, I received a phone call from an unknown number. “Hello?” “Gems? Thank fuck! Are you okay?” Dev spoke quietly. WTF? I tried multiple times to contact him via mindlink to no avail for the past day. His phone number had been changed. And now he decides to call? When I’m an emotional fucking wreck? Avoiding the goddess' hungers wore me down, physically and emotionally. “Gems?” Shit! I answered. How could I not? “How’s Tyson doing? And Sam?” “Ty’s fine. Sammie is a fucking trooper. I’m convinced they only survived because of the enhanced strength the goddess bestowed upon them.” He hesitated. “Listen…” “Dev, I can’t. I need space to breathe. Let my anger simmer and then maybe I’ll be in the mood to listen.” I hissed at him. “The thing you saw with that she-wolf, it was a mistake I immediately regretted. It didn't get very far.” He went silent for a few moments. I could still hear his breathing over the line. I kept my mouth shut. Otherwise I might cause
The Alpha's Obsession 83 - Emotional Warriors
~Gemma~ The day was a win so far. The sun glared down on us, warming the water. We met a few pack members. Everyone seemed nice and welcoming. Well, this one she-wolf gave me the stank eye. What could you expect? Rina snagged one fo their most eligible bachelors. Alpha Zander spent more time with me that was necessary. When Little Zander was carted away to take a nap, I joined Rina and her mate in the hot tub. She dangled her feet in the hot water, a towel wrapped around her shoulders. I scooted over, sitting on the opposite side to face them. “This is cozy. With all his money, the alpha couldn’t spring for a bigger hot tub?” What was that all about? When my foot accidentally touched his, I drew my legs up on the seat with me. “Sorry. Not being rude. But there is no freaking way I want any of your spillage.” I apologized. Rina giggled. “Will you help me unpack later?” I glared at her. “We packed most of that crap! I am aware how much is stuffed in those bags and suitcases.” “I
The Alpha's Obsession 82 - Troublemaker
~Gemma~ I stared at Alpha Zander, disoriented for a moment. “Um.” I faltered. “So you’re a blank, right? Maybe tomorrow we can ask Rina to verify. Otherwise, good for you.” He watched me in silence for a moment. “Care for another drink?” “I think I’ve had enough.” I pushed my chair back and stood. “Will you think about what I said?” He stood with me. “About what?” “Joining the Moon Tide Pack and remaining with Irina.” I rolled my eyes. “No pack has two witches. That’s greedy, alpha.” He sighed, irritation riding his voice. “Avoiding the question. Again.” I lifted one shoulder. “It’s a personality quirk. Irina and I together is a lot to handle, you brave, delusional soul. Yes, I will think about it.” “Whatever your current salary, we will double it.” “Wow. That’s a lot for a troublemaker.” His statement stunned me. “I assume you can also help out with pack matters and meetings.” “And Rina?” “As the mate to my beta, her place in the pack is secure. No games, no bullshit. S
The Alpha's Obsession 81 - Fealty
~Gemma~ As soon as Rina laid eyes on me, she scowled. “It was meant to drain you of your powers, right?” I asked her. “How do you know?” “Because that’s how I feel! Fucking drained!” I whined. Irina rolled her eyes. “She’s hangry. When is dinner? This one often forgets to feed herself. Then, everyone around her pays the price.” “Hey!” I said. “Rude, but accurate.” “Call the goddess and have her restore your strength.” Rina suggested. I groaned! “Not that bitch! Haven’t I suffered enough?” “Gems!” “Fucking fine!” I summoned her. It must have been my lucky moment of the day. Her cool power swept through me, revitalizing me. She never came to the surface. I felt full, like I had plenty and still had excess left over. Out of curiosity, I touched Alpha Zander’s arm. A shocked expression covered his face. I held on for a count of three before running over and placing a a hand on Rina and her mate. She gasped, clutching at my hand. Beta Solar groaned, in a good way, not complain
The Alpha's Obsession 80 - Reckless
~Gemma~ He convinced me all alphas were a chip off the same stupid block. “Are you for real right now? After everything that has gone down?” “Did you sleep with him?” Alpha Zander hissed at me. I rolled my eyes at the his dramatics. “Yes! I slept with him. I would think that fact was obvious.” I wore a black tee-shirt. Alpha Zander’s tee-shirt to be exact. The very one he ripped off his back and ordered me to wear after storming my room. I say my room loosely. The alpha owned it all. “Did you fuck him?” “Bingo! Now we’re getting somewhere.” I crossed my legs. “No, Alpha Zander. I did not fuck James. Not that I think it is any of your damn business.” Beta Solar entered the office. “Gemma, she is awake and asking for you.” I got up and left, making a swift exit from that troubling conversation. When Beta Solar noticed my outfit, I said, “Don’t ask.” My head nodded in the alpha’s direction. Irina sat up in bed. I rushed to her side. “Hi, love! Sorry I wasn’t here when you woke.
The Alpha's Obsession 79 - Broken
~Gemma~ Alpha Zander pushed through the crowds of his pack members. “Move!” He roared. People scattered upon his demand. Something in me snapped as I stared at the nightmare in front of me. Her injuries were extensive. Irina laid on the ground, bloody and broken. Her beautiful black hair sprawled around her, like a bride’s veil. She reached her hand up to me. I grabbed it, kneeling beside her. As her excruciating pain and sorrow rolled over me, I ripped it all away from her, bottling it up in the pits of my rapidly blackening soul. Beta Solar crouched down on her other side, his face a mask of torment. “It’s done, witch. We have them.” I closed my eyes, shuddering in relief even as I absorbed her pain. “I’m dying. We’re dying.” Rina’s voice sounded so very weak. "No spell I cast can fix this." A smile curved on my lips as I swept the remaining hair covering her face to the side. “Do you really think I’d ever let you abandon me in this shitshow? Quiet, while we heal you.” I patt
