Alexis
I walked past Isabel's spa's cozy reception area, which served as the pack's wellness center, offering massages, facials, and acupuncture services with utmost professionalism.
I felt some people's stares as I passed by. The bastards were already giving me pity stares and clenched half-smiles. The rumors that D'angelo had replaced me with his omega mate spread like wildfire.
Everyone was talking about how unfortunate the tragedy was, and I didn't blame anyone who felt the need to offer clichéd platitudes or comfort to me because being replaced by an omega was a slap in the face.
At least they didn't make fun of me. Their concern was genuine, but no one enjoys being pitied, especially not me. I didn't need it, and it would only heighten my rage and resentment.
My heart was still hurting from what my aunt told me: "You're lucky to be carrying the alpha's ba
KiraThe bruises on my skin were not as nasty as I'd expected. Despite the purple and blue lines on my arms, I wasn't in pain. I felt better after lying my back on the cold floor, allowing the chill to seep into my bones. The pain was minimal, with only a faint pinch against my neck as if an invisible needle had been pressed into the skin.I shut my eyes, attempting to block out the memories of cruel words and mocking laughter that lingered in my mind. I couldn't get over the humiliation caused by the bullies at school. Their taunts and jeers rang in my ears, and I wondered why people enjoyed bullying and found satisfaction in tearing others down.Anger rose within me, and I made a silent vow to myself. That these bullies would be held accountable for their cruelty one day, whatever it took.Zion entered with a plate containing frankincense, a woody and spicy fragrance that soothed my sou
KiraThe following days were uneventful, but D'Angelo advised me to remain home until he resolved the pack's situation. I obeyed and decided to keep my distance from everyone, spending the day alone in my room at the omega house and going to the cabin with my lover at night. D'Angelo's mind was foggy as he processed the revelation about his Beta. Leo was a threat lurking around, a once-trusted friend who had turned enemy. It baffled me that D'Angelo had not confronted Leo; instead, he pretended to be gullible and let Leo carry out his beta duties.I awoke in the middle of the night to find him staring out the window, the moonlight illuminating his face and highlighting his flawless features. "Why aren't you asleep?" I asked, snuggling into his chest and placing my hand on his shoulder. "you're overthinking this.""No," he replied softly, wrapping his hands around me. He was so deep in thought that he didn't notice me kissing his temple and running my fingers over his shoulder muscle
D’AngeloI made the long journey to the desert Oasis, where my father's very trusted ally ruled as Alpha. I wasn't born when the pact was made, but before he died, my father assured me that I could trust them with my life and that if my people failed me, the desert werewolves would help me.Leo's treachery stunned me to the core. He didn't even deserve to be Beta, and he wasn't in line to become the lead Beta. Mario should have been given the position, but I judged him and didn't think he was capable. Because I had known Leo and Grey my entire life, I wanted them to help me lead the pack.Little did I know that friends could betray one another and turn traitors. Leo betrayed me and the innocent Grey. And I wasn't just planning revenge for myself, but also for my friend, who died unjustly.My dad's words about the unpredictability of trust echoed in my mind. I regarded Leo as a friend and brother, but the evil bastard concealed his true intentions behind a facade of loyalty.Hugo, one
Leo dared to come pick me up from the airport. The shameless bastard was grinning, and his eyes sparkled as he saluted me with a casual tilt of his head. Acting like a fool, I exited the airport terminal, pretending to be delighted to see him. If the heart were transparent, Leo would have seen the flames of hatred burning in them and run for his life. Leo approached me, his steps arrogant and self-assured. The false pleasantries made me sick. His grin widened as if he had won some twisted game. My breath sounded loud in my ear, and my heartbeat pounded with a single-minded focus to destroy him and everything he owned.Instead, I took a deep breath and clamped my teeth shut. "Leo," I called out, grinning my teeth into a smile. "How do you know I was returning today? I wanted it to be a surprise.""Welcome back, Alpha. You didn't think you could escape me that easily, did you? I must say, the timing of your return is impeccable. I came to deliver a package to someone and saw Hugo at t
KiraSince D'Angelo returned from the trip, I observed how bothered and detached he seemed. He was reticent, his gaze wandered, and always lost in thought; his deeply troubled heart influenced even his sleeping habits. Sex was amazing, though, and it seemed like our only way of bonding. We did it everywhere: under the sheets, in the bathroom, outside under the stars, in the kitchen, and his car.But he was drifting away from me, and I had to know why. He gave me a noncommittal shrug the first time I asked about it.We lay shoulder to shoulder on the plush couch in the living room, our bodies sinking into the cushions. I focused my attention on thecrackling fireplace, watching the dancing flames. D'Angelo's body language spoke volumes: his shoulders hunched forward, showing how tense he was, and his gaze remained fixed on the ceiling, lost in thought."Something is wrong, D'Angelo. You've been unusually quiet lately. I understand you're worried by this new development, but what is bo
While walking to the library, I noticed Caleb approaching from the opposite direction, right at me, but one of the bodyguards stopped him with a baton."Back off. She's not allowed to communicate with anyone," the bodyguard stated firmly.Caleb looked surprised, and I had to reassure the bodyguard with a nod that it was okay for him to approach."He's not a threat," I said softly to one. He reluctantly agreed and stepped aside so I could pass. Caleb looked guilty as hell and refused to meet my gaze. I leaned against the wall and waited for him to speak. He appeared hesitant, fidgeting with his hands, unsure how to begin the conversation."Hey, Kira. I just wanted to apologize for that horrible incident. I regret not helping you out.”His voice was hoarse, and his gaze refused to leave the ground."I just wanted to clarify that I had no involvement in whatever they did to you," he added. "I know my sister, Carol, is vengeful and wants to harm you, and Alexis believes you're the reas
Without any idea what D' Angelo was up to, he announced that I needed to accompany him somewhere later and that I needed to get my hair done.My mom and Amari accompanied me to finish my hair and nails while the bodyguards watched us. Before we could enter the salon, the bodyguards had to force every client and over sixty percent of the staff to leave. The place was heavily guarded, with no entrance or exit."This is insane," Amari whispered as we walked in. "D'Angelo is incredibly protective of you."The salon was silent, and I saw the bodyguards in the mirror. My heart pounded in my chest, wondering what D'Angelo was up to.My mother stood beside me as the stylist washed, trimmed, and styled my hair into a perfect chignon. The stylist's movements were too quick, and it was difficult for her to remain calm throughout the process.After that, I had my nails done in French tips and chose a nude color. A dress awaited me at home, and D'Angelo had already changed into a charcoal gray bla
D’AngeloThings were looking up, and I was following every instruction given to me by my supporters. Taking Kira to the couples retreat was instrumental in ensuring I made my statement.Not only did I need to reassure her that I loved her and would never leave her side, I realized I was foolish all this while to be afraid of what my pack mates would think.But not anymore.If the same people I fought tooth and nail for could divide and plot my downfall, why did I need to sacrifice anything for them?I was going to flaunt my love for Kira to the world and show her that she didn't have to worry about anything as long as I was there for herStep one was successful, and now it was time for step two. I had called Leo earlier, giving him thirty minutes to come to the pack house since he refused to disclose the so-called hospital his wife and kid were in.Sitting in the main living room, I waited for the bastard to arrive. I glanced at the clock; it was nearly five pm, meaning he was over an
My mind fluttered away, anxious that D-Day had finally arrived. Aunt Helena didn't make it, and I was sure that I would see her on the mainland.Half in anticipation and half in dread, I prayed that everything would work out smoothlIt wasn't as exciting as a competition usually is, as the girls already knew the winner, but that was the least of my worries. All I wanted was for this to be over so I could live happily ever after with Adonis without anyone interrupting uOn D-Day, we were getting dressed, and the private helicopters were already outside to take us. I felt a little sad to leave this beautiful place, so full of peace and far away from the madness and complexities of lif"What's on your mind, my queen?" Natalia joked behind me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "I need to make sure that your makeup is perfectMy stomach churned, and I grew anxious by the gazes that I would get from people, knowing that there was no way in hell my father wouldn't find out. I didn't know what
Sophia looked over her shoulder and shot Iris a glance from the corner of her eye.She hated her so much that anytime she saw her, her skin would crawl. Sophia didn't think she was capable of hating anyone that badly. Iris was an insignificant pest and would soon be crushed. She was blocking Sophia's path and stealing what belonged to her.The silly girl didn't know what was about to come for her, and Sophia just couldn't contain her excitement at the thought of watching her crumble when the truth came out.Let the show begin!A muscle tic jumped in her cheek, and she felt a flush of warmth spread through her body, making her lightheaded with thoughts of how the fool's lies were about to be exposed.Sophia had always known there was something off about Iris, and now her suspicions were confirmed—she was the Syndicate Alpha's daughter.The deceit made her blood boil, and she vowed to expose Iris for the fraud she truly was.How could she have the audacity, the sheer audacity, to partic
Iris I struggled to open my eyes, but my eyelids felt heavy, and my vision was blurry. When I finally managed to pry them open, the world around me was hazy.Confused, I closed my eyes again, trying to clear the fog from my mind. I opened them a second time, and my vision was clearer, but I realized that something was amiss.I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my back, making me gasp. I reached around and felt a thick layer of sterile dressing covering my skin.Then the memories of that horrific moment came flooding back: the scorching acid pouring down my back, the pain that seemed never-ending.Damn it, I couldn't believe that this wasn't just some nightmare in my head—it was all too real. My back would never be the same again, all because of some jealous psycho's twisted actions.My heart broke miserably, and I swallowed hard. Whoever was behind this was heartless, and all for what? Adonis, who would never choose them anyway?They had no shame. It was disgusting how l
AdonisI was furious when I discovered that some sick bastard dared to douse Iris's body with acid.It felt like a cruel joke, a sickening slap in the face—and I couldn't wrap my head around something so despicable that could happen to a pure, harmless soul. I blamed myself for letting her leave the safety of my sight. If only she had stayed a little longer, this terrible act could have been prevented.The thought of what she must be going through filled me with rage beyond words.Machines were beeping, and medical staff in scrubs were working quickly to attend to her. My mind was chaotic as I paced around the small clinic."Dammit," I swore, breathless with rage. After they had gotten her out of danger, I was allowed to see her.I gently brushed a hair off her face while the highly skilled medical staff efficiently attended to her wounds."We've identified that the acid used is a mild form, and fortunately, it didn't affect her internal organs. She will recover quickly," one of them
🔞🔞🔞Adonis and I lay side by side on the grass. It had been over twenty minutes since the power outage had enveloped the mansion, and boy, did we love it. We had all the privacy we needed to explore our bodies. I stifled my laughter when Adonis wrenched my skirt up around my ass. He was inordinately pleased with himself at that moment, which only intensified my smile as I pulled his shirt off and kissed him softly on his chest.'Surely you're not thinking about having sex here in the open,' I said playfully into his mouth as he pulled me tighter against his naked body. He smiled as he nipped my jawline softly before kissing me harder.“Who's going to try and stop us, right? There's nowhere else I'd rather be than right here with you.”“And what if someone sees us? What if there are guards patrolling the house? Or if the power comes back on?”Adonis covered my mouth hungrily before pulling out a pack of condoms. 'Well then, I guess we'll have to hurry because I have no desire to le
The girls were fuming with envy toward me, and I noticed how they would frown and sulk whenever I walked into the room.They were unnecessarily rude, talking behind my back and giving me fake smiles, and even those who were nice enough were just putting on an act.Jealousy couldn't be hidden, no matter how hard they tried to mask it. The way the girls were acting toward me was unsettling. Their envy consumed them so much that I worried they might do something to hurt me.I hoped they wouldn't attempt to poison my food.Sitting cross-legged on my bed, I pulled out a classic literature book I had taken from Adonis' study and tried to ignore the subtle insults from the other girls.The trick was to act like I didn’t hear them, but I couldn’t deny that their words stung. It was hard to remain calm.“Let’s be real,” one of the girls, who seemed the most spiteful, spoke up. “Alpha Adonis might have flirted with other girls too. He’s probably testing to see who’s the best before making his c
The sound of footsteps outside her cell drew Helena’s attention back to the present. She tensed as Victoria, Alexander’s whore, approached her, clasping her hands together in a tight grip. The hatred Helena felt for Victoria surged to the surface, burning hot and fierce. She had never known she could hate anyone more than she hated this woman. Victoria needed to be punished for causing Mona so much pain, even up until her death.Victoria’s smirk was malicious, her satisfaction evident as she raised her chin high, wild-eyed. She looked down at Helena with a smug expression, as if relishing in her suffering.“So, how is the confinement?” Victoria asked, her voice dripping with false sweetness.Helena shrugged and turned away, refusing to give her the satisfaction of a response. “What do you think?”“You should eat,” Victoria said indifferently, setting a tray of food on the floor. “We’re just trying to find your niece.”“I won’t touch anything from you,” Helena spat back, her voice full
Helena sat on the cold, gray stone floor of the dank cell in Alexander’s house. The bastard had locked her up for three days. The stone was rough and unforgiving beneath her, seeping its chill through her thin clothing. She leaned against the damp wall, the smell of mildew and decay filling her nostrils, wondering when this madness would finally be over.Her thoughts kept circling back to her husband, Bruno. A spineless coward, that’s what he was. It angered her to no end that he hadn’t come for her. But even more than her own predicament, she was worried about Iris. The girl’s safety weighed heavily on her heart.Helena sensed danger closing in. She needed to warn Iris to flee before it was too late. She had seen the evil in Alexander’s eyes, the way he relished in others’ pain. He was capable of anything. Her greatest fear was that Alexander would drag Iris back into his cruel world, the same world that had nearly destroyed her.History was repeating itself. Helena’s sister, Mona
When I entered Adonis’ room, the lighting was dim, just bright enough to reveal his sleeping figure. The heavy curtains barely let in any light.Adonis lay still, his powerful frame resting under the covers. Despite his powerful Lycan nature, he looked fragile, as if strong medications had knocked him out.I stood there, my mind confused. How could someone as powerful as Adonis fall ill? His blood was stronger than most werewolves', making him more resistant to illnesses and diseases than any of us. Fred’s gaze lingered on me, as if he could read my thoughts. His smile was gentle, but it didn’t reach his eyes. There was surely something behind it."Don’t worry about him," Fred assured me. "It’s just stress. I’m sure when he wakes up, he’ll feel a lot better.""Stress?" I echoed, trying to make sense of it. "What’s causing him stress? He seemed fine the last time I saw him."Fred ran a hand through his hair, looking uncomfortable. He looked away and his eyes avoided mine as if the ans