Laura's POVI could feel my heart racing as I adjust my silver watch, glancing around the crowded room, waiting for Alexander to arrive. This dinner was something I’ve been looking forward to for days now, it would be my first dinner with Alexander where we actually have something and not just sex. Since the race, we haven't had any dinner, so the anticipation only building the closer it got. And now, finally, he was here, and we were sitting at a round table set up right by the large window. While waiting for the waiter to come and take our orders, I absentmindedly stared at the full-bodied red glass of wine sitting in front of me, my mind lost in thought."I don't think that’s yours," Alexander interrupted my gentle ruminations, his cold hand pressing against my wrist, stopping me from reaching the glass.My eyes found his, and I knew he was hinting that the drink might be laced with something. He had become overprotective and extra caring with me since we started whatever we are do
Dominique's POVAfter several days, probably a week of still thinking about Laura since that race Alexander hosted, I felt I had to make a move before Alexander starts developing feelings for Laura.So, I planned a meeting with Laura and asked her not to let Xander in on the meeting. Knowing she doesn't like Xander that much, she wouldn't betray me. So, we finally met.I sat opposite Laura, my eyes never leaving hers as I tried to convince her to leave Alexander and be my mate. "Laura," I said, my tone soft and persuasive. "You know deep down that Alexander will never treat you right. He's only using you for his own selfish purposes."Laura snorted, her arms crossed over her chest. "I'm not stupid, Dominique," she said, her voice laced with anger and frustration. "I know that Alexander is not the perfect mate, but owned me. And. I can't just leave him like that."I leaned forward, my eyes pleading. "Please, Laura. You deserve better than him. You deserve someone who will love and cher
Annabelle's POVI was still in my feelings about Alexander picking Laura over me. She was so unkept and not even good looking enough. I always had a crush on Alexander since the day I went with my dad to borrow money from him.I still wasn't satisfied with his decision, so I called to tell him that I was coming to visit my step sister. If I wouldn't get a chance then, I'll create one, I said to myself.My father always thought me to in fight for what I believed in, so it was finally time for me to follow that teaching.I had gotten to the house, exchanged pleasantries with everyone and even Laura. I asked for Alexander's room and I was directed to it.As I walked into Alexander's room, I couldn't help but feel a wave of anger wash over me. It has been weeks since he had chosen my step-sister, Laura, over me. The pain and resentment still lingered within me, festering like a wound that refused to heal. I hated Laura for that. She always knew how to get on my nerves, intentionally or un
AnnabelleAfter my recent meeting with Alexander and Laura at their house, I had struck out Alexander from my to-do list and gone back to my house, waiting for the rightful man I deserve to come for me.I heard a kind of disturbing news about Laura and when the new got to me, my heart raced as my eyes opened wide. Hoping and filled with excitement for Dominques plan to go through. I had been planning to take Alexander from Laura, my undeserving stepsister for weeks now, but every time I thought I had an opportunity, something or someone always got in the way. But now, there was a new complication – Dominique, the alpha werewolf from a rival pack, was after Laura, my younger stepsister or whatever she is to me.I clenched my fists tightly, bitter resentment I had for Laura coursing through my veins. Why couldn’t people just leave me and my narrative alone? I loved Alexander, no matter how taboo our relationship would be if he just gave us a chance, even while he is still with Laura was
AlexanderI woke up feeling restless. It was nearing midnight, and I knew that Laura must be asleep by now. We had spent the entire day catching up with each other, talking, and cuddling.I felt an urge to see her again. The pull towards her was so strong that I couldn’t resist it. I got up from the couch and stretched my limbs.That night the thought of asking Laura to pack into my room glanced through my mind, but I didn't think too hard about it because Laura was unpredictable.I quickly got dressed and started walking towards her room. I didn’t want to disturb her sleep, but I missed the warmth of her embrace.I hummed as I catwalked happily to her room and enjoy another moment with her.As I walked towards her room, I heard a rustling sound. I stopped in my tracks, listening closely for any movement, but everywhere became silent, so I started walking again.I heard another sound. This time, it sounded like someone was trying to open Laura’s door.My heart raced as I took a few st
There were several grumbles from the pack, but eventually, they all agreed to let me rest and they all headed away to their rooms. I sat down in the living room with disbelief, I almost had her. This was my chance to take her before she masters her powers. So, I was desperate to give myself another shot at her.When I fit to my room, I called Annabelle, but she didn't pick up her phone. Then, as I tried to call her again, her message came into my phone."I shouldn't have done this. Yes, I want Alexander, but I'm not this desperate to hurt my friends or family in the process."When I read the message I dialed her number again, but it went to voicemail."I wanted you let you know that we didn't get her. Alexander got to the person I sent before he could get to Laura." I said then, I took a deep breath."Look, Laura. You shouldn't feel bad even if the plan had gone through. You fought for what you want and so did I, to make it better, it isn't even over for us yet. We'd keep fighting an
Annabelle's POV It was a cold night, and I was walking home from Laura's house. I was lost in thought, replaying the just concluded scene in my head, when I saw Chris walking towards me. My heart skipped a beat, and I could feel my palms getting sweaty. I desperately tried to avoid him, ducking my head and quickening my pace, but it was too late. He had already seen me. "Hey, Annabelle!" he called out. I hurried away, my heart pounding in my chest. I couldn't shake off the feeling that Chris knew something, and I was terrified of what would happen if he found out that I had been conspiring with Dominique behind their backs. As I finally reached my front door, I slumped against it in relief. That had been way too close for comfort. I needed to tell Dominique what had happened and come up with a plan to cover our tracks. When I saw him in the woods earlier, I couldn't tell him, but when I got home I was too scared to hide it from him anymore. I dug out my phone and sent him a quick
I was taken aback by his Laura’s mature response. I hadn’t expected her to react like this. I took a deep breath and looked at Annabelle. “What were you thinking?” I asked, in a much calmer voice. “I thought that if I took Laura away, no one would be able to have you except me.” Annabelle said, tears still streaming down her face. “You don't know how much I love you, and I just couldn’t bear the thought of not being able to get who I want.” I sighed deeply and shook my head. “Annabelle, I do love Laura. And I don't know if you do too. But you can’t just take matters into your own hands like that. Laura is my mate, and I’m responsible for her safety. You can’t just kidnap her because you’re worried about not getting what you want.” Annabelle nodded in agreement and looked down at the ground. “I’m so sorry,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “I never meant to cause any harm. I just wanted to..." She ran out of words. “I know,” Alexander said, his voice softening. “But this
I knew he had a point, but I couldn't help feeling disappointed. "But Liam, I can protect myself. And I want to be part of the pack's success," I explained.Mike sighed, his eyes filled with concern. "I understand that, Laura, but we need someone to stay back, and that someone is you. Alexander trusts me to keep you safe while he's gone, and I can't let him down."I could see determination written all over Mike's face, and I knew that it was pointless to argue with him. However, deep down, I still wished I could go with the others.I sprang to my feet and started scanning the room for my things. My backpack was still sitting in the corner where I had left it. I grabbed it and pulled out a flashlight, some food, and a bottle of water. I slung the backpack on my shoulder and jogged outside. Mike kept, bugging me and followed me outside.Our den was surrounded by thick woods. The air carried a heavy scent of earth and pine needles. The sun was full scorch, and its light was bright enough
Dominique's POVI never believed in mercy. I was born an alpha, raised to be strong, fierce, and deadly. Compassion was a weakness, one that I had no intention of indulging in as I stared down at Alpha Marcus, bloodied and bruised, his pack cowering behind him in fear.He had been my prisoner for days, and despite my best efforts, he had refused to divulge any information about the whereabouts of Alexander. There had been moments of intense pain, moments when I glimpsed something in his eyes, something that hinted at knowledge of Alexander's movements, but he had remained stubborn, remaining silent, refusing to give in to the pain.Beating upon beating, different styles of interrogation and tutoring done, but he wouldn't bulge.That wasn't the case today. Today, as I looked down at him, I saw something different in his eyes, a desperation that was both unfamiliar and uncomfortable to witness. With one final burst of strength, he pushed himself up from the ground, his breath coming in
Dominique's POVIt was a chilly morning as I made my way through the woods towards the alpha's pack territory. I had heard rumors that some of the other alphas had met with Alexander, and since he had disappeared without a trace, I figured they would know something about his whereabouts. I had to find him.I finally reached the edge of the pack's territory, and I could see the den in the distance. I took a deep breath, straightened my back, and began to run towards the den. The guards at the entrance tried to stop me, but I quickly took care of them, and barged into the alpha's den."What brings you here, Dominique?" Alpha Marcus asked, raising an eyebrow at me."I need to know where Alexander is," I growled, my eyes narrowing."I'm sorry, but I cannot divulge that information," Marcus replied calmly.My patience was wearing thin. I needed answers, and I needed them now. "You will answer me, Marcus," I said, stepping closer to him. "Where is Alexander?""I cannot betray another alpha'
Dominique's POVI never believed in mercy. I was born an alpha, raised to be strong, fierce, and deadly. Compassion was a weakness, one that I had no intention of indulging in as I stared down at Alpha Marcus, bloodied and bruised, his pack cowering behind him in fear.He had been my prisoner for days, and despite my best efforts, he had refused to divulge any information about the whereabouts of Alexander. There had been moments of intense pain, moments when I glimpsed something in his eyes, something that hinted at knowledge of Alexander's movements, but he had remained stubborn, remaining silent, refusing to give in to the pain.Beating upon beating, different styles of interrogation and tutoring done, but he wouldn't bulge.That wasn't the case today. Today, as I looked down at him, I saw something different in his eyes, a desperation that was both unfamiliar and uncomfortable to witness. With one final burst of strength, he pushed himself up from the ground, his breath coming in
Dominique's POVIt was a chilly morning as I made my way through the woods towards the alpha's pack territory. I had heard rumors that some of the other alphas had met with Alexander, and since he had disappeared without a trace, I figured they would know something about his whereabouts. I had to find him.I finally reached the edge of the pack's territory, and I could see the den in the distance. I took a deep breath, straightened my back, and began to run towards the den. The guards at the entrance tried to stop me, but I quickly took care of them, and barged into the alpha's den."What brings you here, Dominique?" Alpha Marcus asked, raising an eyebrow at me."I need to know where Alexander is," I growled, my eyes narrowing."I'm sorry, but I cannot divulge that information," Marcus replied calmly.My patience was wearing thin. I needed answers, and I needed them now. "You will answer me, Marcus," I said, stepping closer to him. "Where is Alexander?""I cannot betray another alpha'
Laura's POV I stood in front of the punching bag, sweat dripping down my face, my fists tightly wrapped in gloves. Despite the pain that came with throwing each punch, the steady rhythm of it brought a sense of calm to my mind. It was the only way I knew how to deal with the hurt that my family had inflicted upon me after I visited them to tell them about Annabelle's death. They had blamed me for what had happened to her. The accusations had rained down upon me like a torrential storm, leaving me feeling battered and bruised. It was unfair, unrealistic, and, to be blunt, cruel. I knew deep down that it wasn't my fault, that I had done everything in my power to be there for her, but their words lingered like a festering wound, refusing to heal. I shook my head, focusing on the bag as I threw a punch. The sound of the impact echoed across the gym, and I welcomed it, appreciating the release of energy that came with it. I felt eyes on me and turned to see Alexander watching me from the
Chris's POV I sat in my cabin, staring at the empty room. The silence was deafening. For years, the pack had been my family, their howls and laughter more soothing than any symphony. But that had all changed when Dominique attacked us. The pack was decimated, and our once prosperous territory was now a barren wasteland filled with people who didn't own the territory. My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps outside the door. I knew it was Alexander. He entered the room with a grave look on his face, and I immediately sensed that something was wrong. "What's the matter, Alexander?" I asked, trying to keep my voice calm. "It's about the pack, Chris," he said, his voice heavy with emotion. "I spoke to the other alphas, but they refused to help us rebuild. They said they have their own problems to deal with." I let out a sigh. This was worse than I had expected. Without the support of the other alphas, it would be almost impossible to rebuild the pack. I thought if Ale
Alexander's POVIt was a rainy evening, and I was sitting on the couch waiting for Laura to come home. I had a bad feeling about her visit to her parents, especially after what had happened in the past and how they maltreated Laura.I listened to the sound of the rain tapping on the window, and soon heard the door opening. Laura walked in, and my heart sank as I saw tears in her eyes. I stood up and walked towards her, holding her close as she broke down in my arms."What happened?" I asked, my heart tight with worry."My father blamed me for Annabelle's death," she whispered amid sobs.I knew this was coming, but I couldn't help feeling angry at her father for putting her through this pain once again. I held her tight, trying to soothe her."Shh... It's alright, Laura. He doesn't know what he's saying," I said, trying to calm her down."But what if it's true? What if I am to blame? Because it feels like that." She asked, her voice shaking with fear."Stop that talk right now. You had
Clara's POVI sat in the living room of Dominique's new acquired house, my eyes fixed on the TV, but my mind wandering somewhere else entirely. Dominique was watching me from the corner of his eye, and I couldn't help but notice the way his gaze lingered on me longer than it should have. It made me feel uneasy."You seem distracted," Dominique stated the obvious, turning off the TV.I looked over at him, trying to gauge if there was any ulterior motive behind his words. "I guess I'm just tired," I hedged, not wanting to give him the upper hand.Dominique crossed his arms and leaned back against the wall. "Is there something on your mind?"I hesitated for a moment before finally speaking my mind. "I can't help but feel like you're playing a game with me, Dominique. Like you're testing me to see if I'm really on your side or just pretending to be."Dominique's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What makes you say that?"I shrugged. "It's just a feeling I have. Something about the way you lo