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Chapter 65

Author: Benita Jones
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-03-24 01:06:04

"You’re gorgeous."

Elena froze.

The words were spoken so softly, so reverently, that they sent a strange warmth through her chest.

She searched Asher’s face, trying to find any trace of teasing, but there was none. His golden eyes were filled with something raw, something so genuine that it almost scared her.

“No, I’m not,” she whispered, her voice barely above a breath.

Asher’s expression darkened, his fingers tracing a slow, deliberate path from her cheek to her jaw. “Don’t say that.” His tone was firm, but not angry—just certain.

Elena swallowed hard. “It’s the truth.”

“No.” Asher shook his head, his thumb brushing against her lips. “It’s what they made you believe.”

Her throat tightened.

She knew who he was talking about.

Connor. Nathan. Emerson. Harris.

All the names, all the faces that had haunted her for so long.

They had stripped her of everything—her innocence, her dignity, her worth.

And yet, here Asher was, looking at her like she was priceless.

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  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 66: The Marking

    "Elena, tell me to stop." Asher's voice was strained, his grip on her waist tightening as he fought the primal instinct surging through him. His breathing was ragged, his entire body tense with restraint. Elena looked up at him, her lips parted, eyes wide and uncertain. She could see the war in his gaze—the desperate need to claim her, to make her his in every way, battling against his own self-control. She swallowed hard, her heart racing. "Asher..." Her voice was barely a whisper. His forehead pressed against hers, his fingers shaking as he held her. "You don’t know what you do to me," he murmured, his canines elongating slightly, a clear sign of his struggle. "You’re my mate, Elena. My one, my only... but I won’t take what you’re not ready to give." His words sent a shiver through her. How could a man so strong, so dangerous, be so gentle with her? Her past told her that men took what they wanted. That power meant control. That no one cared how she felt. But A

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  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 67

    Asher took a deep breath, forcing himself to focus on the warmth of Elena against him. The way she clung to him, trusting him with everything she had. Revenge could wait. For now, she was safe. And he would make sure it stayed that way. Even if it killed him. --- The first thing Elena became aware of was warmth. A steady, comforting warmth that wrapped around her, holding her in place. For a moment, she didn’t move, just letting herself feel it. It had been so long since she had felt this… safe. Then, a gentle shift beneath her, followed by a deep, sleepy hum. Elena’s eyes fluttered open, her gaze immediately locking onto the man beside her. Asher. He was still here. His dark lashes rested against his sharp cheekbones, his face relaxed in sleep. Elena hesitated, her fingers twitching against his shirt. She had never seen him like this before. So unguarded. So human. A soft smile tugged at her lips as she reached out hesitantly, her fingertips grazing hi

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  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 68

    Elena hesitated, biting her lip as she traced small patterns on Asher’s arm. His warmth surrounded her, his steady heartbeat beneath her cheek grounding her. But the words she needed to say sat like a stone in her throat. Finally, she whispered, “Rachel did what she did because she loves you.” Asher stiffened beneath her. “What?” “She—she has feelings for you, Asher.” His arms around her loosened slightly as he pulled back, looking at her with a mixture of disbelief and disgust. “That’s not possible.” Elena nodded solemnly. “It is. I don’t think she ever expected you to actually fall for me. Maybe she thought the mate bond wouldn’t be enough, that you’d still want her.” A muscle in Asher’s jaw ticked. “That’s insane.” “She was jealous,” Elena continued softly. “And jealousy can make people do horrible things.” He shook his head, exhaling harshly. “She really thought I would pretend to love you? That I would fake this?” His golden eyes darkened, fury simmering beneath h

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  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 69

    "You're staring at me." Elena’s voice was still thick with sleep, her eyes barely open as she peeked up at Asher. He was propped on his elbow, watching her with an expression she couldn’t quite name. He smirked. "Guilty. But can you blame me?" Elena rolled onto her back, blinking at the ceiling. For the first time in a long time, waking up didn’t feel… heavy. There was no crushing weight of loneliness. No dread curling in her stomach. There was warmth. Security. Belonging. She turned her head to find Asher still watching her, his golden eyes softer than usual. “What?” she asked, feeling heat creep up her neck. His hand lifted, fingertips brushing along the fresh mark on her neck. The spot tingled, warmth spreading through her veins at the gentle contact. "It suits you," he murmured. Elena bit her lip. His mark. She had spent so long feeling unwanted. Like a burden. Like someone who had to prove she was worthy of love. But Asher had never made her feel that way.

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  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 70

    Elena glanced up from the small pile of clothes she was folding, meeting Asher’s concerned gaze. He stood in the doorway, arms crossed over his chest, golden eyes studying her carefully. "I already said yes, didn’t I?" she teased, offering him a small smile. Asher exhaled, running a hand through his dark hair. "I just want you to be comfortable, Elena. Moving in together is a big step. I don’t want you to feel pressured." Elena’s fingers stilled over the fabric in her hands. "I know." And she did. Asher had never once forced her into anything. If anything, he was more hesitant than she was sometimes, always afraid of scaring her, of pushing too hard. "It’s just… a lot," she admitted, glancing around her room. "I’ve been in this space for so long. I never really let myself imagine leaving it." Asher stepped forward, crouching in front of her. "I get it. This place was your refuge. Your safe space." Elena nodded. "But," he continued, his voice soft, "you don’t have to do

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  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 71

    “That’s not fair!” Elena exclaimed, her voice cracking. “You can’t just tell me who I can and can’t talk to.”“I’m not trying to,” Asher said, his voice softening slightly. “But he…he complicates things.”“Complicates things?” Elena repeated, her voice laced with confusion. “How?”Asher hesitated, his gaze shifting away. “Just…trust me, Elena. It’s better this way.”“Better for who?” Elena asked, her voice barely a whisper. “Better for you?”Asher’s eyes flickered back to hers, a flicker of something she couldn’t quite decipher. “Better for us. For both of us.”“I don’t understand,” Elena said, her voice filled with confusion. “Why are you doing this?”“I just want to protect you,” Asher said, his voice low and intense. “From him.”“Protect me?” Elena scoffed, a bitter laugh escaping her lips. “You’re scaring me more than anyone else right now.”Asher stepped closer, his hand reaching out to her. “Elena, please…”Elena flinched away, her eyes wide with fear. “Don’t touch me.”Asher’s

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  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 72

    "Are you sure you want to keep the desk?" Asher asked, his voice laced with amusement as he set another box down inside the house. Elena huffed, wiping a stray strand of hair from her face. "Yes, I’m sure. It’s important to me." Asher shot her a teasing smirk. "I just don’t see why you need it when we already have a desk here." Elena crossed her arms, feigning offense. "Because it’s mine. I’ve had it for years, and I’m not leaving it behind just because you think it’s unnecessary." He chuckled, reaching over to poke her side. "Fine, fine. We’ll bring it over tomorrow. But I’m officially declaring that you’re a desk hoarder." She laughed despite herself, nudging him playfully. "I am not a hoarder. I just—" She hesitated, glancing down. "I just don’t want to leave everything behind all at once." Asher’s teasing faded, his expression softening. He stepped closer, tilting her chin up. "You don’t have to, Elena. You can take as much time as you need." His gentle reassurance m

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  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 73

    "You’re still half-asleep, aren’t you?"Elena groaned, rubbing her eyes as she blinked up at Asher. The sunlight filtering through the curtains cast a soft glow on his bare chest, and it took her a moment to process what he was holding—a tray with what appeared to be breakfast."I—what is this?" she asked, sitting up, her voice thick with sleep.Asher shifted uncomfortably, clearing his throat. "It’s… food. Well, kind of. I attempted breakfast."Elena bit back a laugh, glancing down at the plate. There was a slightly burnt omelet, some unevenly buttered toast, and what she suspected was supposed to be coffee but looked questionably dark."You attempted breakfast?" she echoed, arching a brow.He exhaled, plopping down beside her. "Look, I don’t usually do this, okay? Cooking isn’t my thing. But I figured, since it’s our first morning together, I should… try." He ran a hand through his hair, suddenly looking a little nervous. "It’s probably terrible, but it’s the thought that counts, ri

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  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 135

    Elena let herself sink into the moment, feeling the soothing weight of Asher’s arms around her. But soon, a mischievous spark lit in her chest, refusing to let the peace stay too serious.“Sit over there,” Elena said suddenly, nudging Asher’s chest with a grin.He blinked, confused but amused. “Bossy,” he teased, but obediently shifted across the bed, sitting up against the pillows.Elena scrambled off the bed and found a battered old sketchbook and a pencil from her nightstand drawer. “Don’t move,” she said with exaggerated sternness, tossing a wink over her shoulder.“Am I about to be immortalized?” Asher smirked, lounging dramatically as if he were about to pose for a royal painting.Elena giggled. “Yes, but if you keep moving like that, it’s going to be a disaster.”He puffed out his chest, then instantly ruined the serious pose by grinning mischievously. “Paint me like one of your French wolves, my Queen.”She burst into laughter, tossing a handful of popcorn from the bowl on the

  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 134

    The room hummed with the quiet sounds of their breathing, the world outside forgotten. Elena shifted slightly against Asher, feeling the warmth of his body wrap around her like a living shield. For a long, blissful moment, they simply held each other, their hearts beating in lazy tandem.Eventually, Asher stirred, brushing his lips lazily across her temple. “Come on, beautiful. Let’s get cleaned up,” he whispered, his voice rough with exhaustion and lingering tenderness.Without letting go of her hand, he guided her toward the large bathtub tucked in the corner of the room. Elena chuckled sleepily as the warm water filled, steam curling up around them like a cocoon.“Lazy wolf,” she teased as he lifted her effortlessly into the bath with him, settling her between his legs, her back resting comfortably against his chest.“You’re one to talk,” Asher murmured, pressing a playful kiss to her wet shoulder, making her giggle.The water enveloped them in heat and comfort. Elena sighed in con

  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 133

    The world outside their little cocoon faded into nothing but heartbeats and whispered breaths.Asher's fingers brushed slow, teasing circles along Elena’s bare hip, drawing a soft gasp from her lips. His touch grew bolder, more deliberate, tracing the sensitive line of her waist, then venturing lower, making her body arch into him instinctively."Asher..." she whispered, breathless, her nails digging lightly into his shoulders.He chuckled against her skin, low and teasing. "What is it, beautiful?" he murmured, nipping playfully at the curve of her neck."You’re... you're teasing me," she said, half-laughing, half-whimpering, the sound laced with undeniable need.He lifted his head, eyes dark and full of wicked affection. "Maybe I am," he said, his voice rough with desire. "You drive me crazy... it’s only fair."Elena whined softly, bucking her hips up to him. "Please," she whispered, her voice cracking with longing.The simple word made Asher growl low in his throat, his restraint cr

  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 132

    A Love That Feels Like Home:"Asher, stop squirming," Elena giggled, trying to peel his shirt over his head as he wrestled with it like it was some wild animal."I'm trying!" he laughed, arms trapped above his head. "This thing’s possessed, I swear."She tugged harder, finally yanking it off with a victorious huff. His hair was a mess, cheeks flushed, eyes crinkling at the corners from laughter. Elena burst out laughing, dropping the shirt to the floor."You look ridiculous," she teased, running her fingers through his tousled hair, smoothing it down."You love it," he said, grinning crookedly, catching her wrists and pulling her closer."Maybe," she whispered, just as he ducked his head to kiss her neck. His lips brushed her mark tenderly, sending a shiver racing down her spine."You definitely do," he murmured against her skin, his voice low and teasing.Elena hummed, threading her fingers into his hair again, tugging playfully as he trailed slow kisses up her jawline. The air betwe

  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 131

    The door creaked open again.Elena turned, expecting Genevieve or maybe Dawn—but it wasn’t either.It was Asher.And he froze in the doorway.Time, breath, and sound—all of it stilled.He didn’t move.Didn’t speak.Just… stared.His eyes drank her in from head to toe. The white dress that floated around her like morning mist. The soft fall of her hair. The quiet strength in her posture. The way her lips curved just barely, nervous but glowing.“Elena,” he finally whispered, voice low and awestruck.Her heart stuttered.He stepped in slowly, reverently, like approaching something sacred. His gaze never left her face, as though he was afraid she’d vanish if he blinked.“Say something,” she breathed, voice barely above a whisper.“I would,” he said, his throat tight, “if I could remember how to speak.”That made her laugh, soft and breathy.He reached her then, his hands lifting but not yet touching—as if still trying to believe she was real. “You look like a dream I’ve had my whole life

  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 130

    Elena stood in front of the mirror, still and breathless. The ceremony was just hours away, but her stomach churned like she’d swallowed a storm.The room was quiet now. Genevieve had left to help with final touches. Dawn had skipped off with her flower crown. Even the hum of chatter downstairs felt far away.It was just her and the mirror.And fear.Her fingers trembled as she traced the edge of the white dress—soft chiffon with intricate embroidery along the neckline. The fabric hugged her lightly, flowing around her like mist. She should have felt like a vision.Instead, all she could see were memories pressing through the glass.The echoes of bruises that had once marred her skin. The hollow eyes she used to avoid in her reflection. The voice in her head that still whispered: You’re not enough. You never were.Her breath hitched.What if they see the truth beneath the silk? What if they see the scared girl still hiding under the skin of a Luna?She turned from the mirror, pressing

  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 129

    Elena stirred the next morning to the soft chirping of birds and the golden warmth pouring through the trees. Asher had wrapped himself around her during the night, their bodies curled together beneath a blanket of moss and dappled sunlight. For the first time in her life, she didn’t wake up flinching.Instead, she smiled.“Morning, Luna,” Asher whispered against her shoulder, his voice still thick with sleep.Her heart flipped. That title… it used to scare her. Now it sounded like a crown placed gently on her head, not one she had to earn by pain—but by love.Asher kissed her cheek before pulling himself up. “We should head back soon. Your ceremony's tonight.”Her breath caught. Nerves fluttered in her chest. Ceremony. People. Attention. Things she’d never felt comfortable with.And yet—she wanted it. For herself. For them.By the time they returned to the house, the buzz had already begun. Pack members moved in and out, carrying decorations, trays of food, and fabric-draped poles fo

  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 128

    "I think this is my favorite kind of silence," Elena whispered, her voice barely louder than the breeze.Asher turned his head slowly, his eyes glowing amber in the waning light. “The kind where we don’t have to say anything… but everything’s already understood?”She smiled faintly, eyes fixed on the sunset bleeding across the sky. “Exactly that.”The horizon was a watercolor of gold and soft lavender, bleeding into a dusky crimson that painted the clouds with fire. The lake mirrored it all—still, soft, endless. A hush had fallen over the world, as if nature itself paused to breathe beside them.“I used to hate sunsets,” Elena confessed, her fingers playing with a blade of grass. “They reminded me the day was over, and it meant going back into a night I couldn’t escape.”Asher’s brows furrowed, but he didn’t interrupt.“But now,” she continued, “I love them. Because I know what the night holds. You.”He reached for her hand gently, threading his fingers between hers. “The night belong

  • The Alpha's Obsession    Chapter 127

    The forest began to thin, the trees spreading wider apart as the scent of water drifted to him—fresh, clear, kissed by wind. Asher slowed his stride, dark paws sinking into moss and damp soil as he followed the trail of delicate pawprints that shimmered faintly in the sunlight.Then he saw it.The lake.Still. Silent. Sacred.The water lay like glass, mirroring the golden sky overhead. Morning mist curled above its surface like a soft veil, and tall reeds swayed at the edges where dragonflies danced between blades.It hit him like a memory. One he hadn’t thought about in years.This lake—this exact lake—was where his father used to take him as a pup. Before the war. Before the loss. They would lie beneath the oaks and count the stars. His father had called it the heart of the forest, a place where the world stood still, where the bond between wolf and nature hummed the loudest.Now it whispered something else.Peace.And at its center—was her.Elena.She stood at the water’s edge, one

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