Library
Search
Home / Werewolf / The Alpha's Substitute Luna / Hidden Scars

Share

Hidden Scars

Author: Harmeen
last update Last Updated: 2022-09-18 20:20:09

Austin closed the door as he walked into the room, his back on the door. I watched him close his eyes, and just let himself breathe. I wasn't going to kid myself, I knew it would be hard for him to completely be over Catherine to the point where even resenting her feels useless, but...it still stung a little. More so, because I understood him.

"Austin..."

He opened his eyes and turned away. "The food is getting cold."

I walked to him and wrapped my arms around him, closing in on him from behind. My hand went up to his chest where I could feel the rapid beat of his heart, fueled by anger and resentment.

"You know, Austin...I really hope there will come a time when you...will be so over her that even resenting her will feel baseless. I want to wait for a day when I will heal all of those wounds that you will have no more room for resentment. No more room for all this anger. I really hope I am able to love you that much." I slightly moved my fingers, just as he held my hand, then slowly
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP
Previous Chapter Next Chapter

Related chapters

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Accepting Scars

    "What?" I expected the disbelief in his eyes and his voice, so I just closed my eyes and nodded, seeing nothing wrong with his behavior.The day my father had died was undoubtedly one of the worst days of my life. He was the best dad ever, and I couldn't ask for more. Him being alive delayed my imminent omega status, and he never let me suffer despite our low statuses. But on those days...on these days when he was a little less human..when he was a little less like my father...I believed it was the price I had to pay for surviving alone. The price I had to pay for the other days of bliss that he gave me. The price for being me.I swallowed hard as Austin knelt in front of me, then slowly traced his fingers on my stomach. He looked at me, and his eyes glistened with the tears I never let my father see when he drunkenly did that. The tears I swallowed no matter what as he put the sharp edge of the knife over the open fire, his other hand holding mine.It was the price I believed I had

    Last Updated : 2022-09-20

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Shooting Stars

    I watched Austin carefully play with my fingers, then slowly bring them to his lips. I closed my eyes at the point of contact, and I just felt his lips go higher up my arm till he pulled me so close to him, I couldn't breathe without him feeling it.His hand came up to remove a few strands of hair from my face, and he kissed the top of my forehead."Do you plan on being so affectionate all the time? Cause I could get crazily obsessed." I said, then lifted my eyes to meet his.A small smile was playing on his lips. "You should, Hazel. You should get crazily obsessed."I laughed and he pulled my body to him as I turned over, and he let his hands play with my exposed shoulder."I am sorry you had to go through so much, Hazel." he leaned and nibbled a little on my earlobe, then slowly let his fingers caress my waist. This time he didn't stop when his hands slid to my stomach and felt the scars and maybe I was hallucinating but he seemed to linger a bit longer on them."You are here now, r

    Last Updated : 2022-09-20

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   I Will Always Choose You

    I went red in the face, the heat immediately setting my skin on fire. I heard Austin laugh, like he did it on purpose, knowing just how big of an effect he had on me."Stop." I said, meekly, my defense weak, just like my knees.He walked to me, taking in a deep breath. I watched him, my eyes fixed somewhere between his face and his chest. Probably hovering around his neck. Before I knew it, he was in front of me.He took my face in his hands, cupping them so they filled his hand. I swallowed, forcing myself to look up to him. He was studying my face like it was the last thing he wanted to do."You are gorgeous, Hazel."My breath hitched, more with the look in his eyes than with his words. He looked like he meant every single word he said, and he held my gaze even as he leaned into me, then slowly took my lips in his. Warmth erupted through every nerve in my body, and I held his hoodie tight.The kiss was not desperate, like he was trying to prove to me that he did, in fact find me go

    Last Updated : 2022-09-21

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Hazel's Insecurities

    I packed up my clothes as Austin watched me, his legs crossed over each other. I let out a small sigh as I pushed away a dress I had been contemplating leaving because it was a little too revealing, then looked over at Austin."Sweetheart...please. I just want you to be okay." He said, his eyes pleading."I know, Austin. But...you are leaving your pack for just me? You are an alpha. Maybe I could just go there alone.""You are my luna, Hazel. An alpha has to protect his Luna first. And in a way, I am protecting the pack by protecting you. Okay?" He looked like he didn't want to give me any more lessons on self worth.I swallowed and nodded. "I understand."He suddenly stood and held my hand, then pulled me towards the bed. "Just sit here. An omega will come over to help."I looked up to him. "An omega?"He turned to me, slight confusion in his eyes. "Well, yes. Is something wrong?""I will just do it myself, Austin. Why bring some omega who probably already has so nuch to do with trai

    Last Updated : 2022-09-22

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Falling in Place

    I gave a small sigh and pulled the dress back up, closing my body up. I turned to the closet, and pulled out every single dress I had in there. This would be a first time thing for me, but I would do it for myself. Because I am tired of not feeling like I am enough.I pulled out the dress I had been stalking away, the ones that had slits and the ones that exposed my stomach, I pulled them all and dumped the more closed up ones.I swallowed and pulled them in to the bag, put out some of the lingerie Eve had gotten, the shoes...the only conservative thing in my box was probably my robe.I sighed and sat on the bed once I was done with it, my breath coming slowly. I had exerted myself sorting out through everything and it did feel refreshing. Accepting who I was, even though it had taken so long, felt so refreshing.I smiled up at the ceiling, tears filling my eyes. I have been this restrained person for so long. This person who was too afraid to come out of the walls I built for myself.

    Last Updated : 2022-09-22

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Getaway

    I sat in the car as Austin talked to Beta Liam and the gamma. They seemed serious, and while Beta Liam looked a little relaxed talking to Austin, Gamma had his back straight and his eyes focused. I almost forgot Austin was till the alpha of the pack, due to how used to him I have become. It was crazy, really, because some months ago, I would have my back as stiff as the Gamma's had Austin looked my way.They finished talking and Beta Liam gave Austin a friendly hug and a handshake, and Austin returned it with a bright smile.He entered the car and leaned over to me, instantly making me hold my breath. He smirked, then leaned further and drew out my seat belt.I slowly released my breath as he moved away and he smiled at me then started the car. It really did feel like a vacation, even thouhh it felt a little weird, with the real reason we were going there still lingering in my mind.We soon left the vicinity of the pack and took a short bush path before coming to a seemingly endless c

    Last Updated : 2022-09-23

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Punishment for Conceiving the Alpha's Heir

    I held Austin's arm tight as she took a step closer to me, and her eyes slowly drifted across to Austin. I turned instinctively to him, but his face was set in expressionless too, his hand holding my waist to keep me on my feet. Seeing him so determined gave me a big of confidence and I swallowed as I turned back to the healer."So she is the one. The substitute I have heard of.""Just check her, healer. Her status does not affect anything." Austin said, his voice cold.She flickered her eyes to him, then back at me. "All of that is good and all, but...do you not realize how powerful a mate bond is? How can an entire pack be so nonchalant towards a mate bond, especially that of the alpha? What were you thinking?"My breath hitched as her eyes thinned in a little judgemental look. I could tell she didn't have good news for us. My eyes lifted to Alpha Evander behind us. He looked a little disgusted too, like he absolutely didn't understand how Austin could disregard a mate bond to be wi

    Last Updated : 2022-09-24

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   A Sorry, A Thank you and an I Love You

    I felt the entire world come to a stand still as the healer's words hit me again and again, like an ambush of arrows."Me...or the baby?" I asked, a little in a daze. It felt like I was in some faraway place, watching the girl who looked exactly like me sitting in front of the healer.I slowly turned to Austin whose eyes were wide and reddened. Unlike me, he seemed to clearly understand what the healer had said, and seemed to be trying to accept it too."What do you mean?" I asked, feeling hot tears sting the back of my eyes. I blinked rapidly, but it only made them rush down faster, and I felt the warmth on my cheeks."One of you will make it out of labor. It can't be both of you.""Is there no other way? Is there nothing? An offering? A sacrifice? A prayer?"I swallowed on hearing Austin's voice. He sounded just as broken as I was, and my chest filled up."None. That is what's written."Austin gave a slight pause. "What if she doesn't give birth?"I turned to him, my eyes wide. "No

    Last Updated : 2022-09-24

Latest chapter

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   That's What Love Is

    Austin's P.O.V.I took the remaining steps towards the large burial ground, the single rose I had plucked from my recent gardening hobby dangling from my fingers. I hated the amount of time it has taken me to come here, but at least I am making my way to her now, and I hope I let myself get to the very end.The grave was still new, and I found myself slowly kneeling toward it, and I dropped the single flower I'd brought. It will wilter and dry up, unlike my love for her. Unlike this undying love I still feel after so long.The headstone had only three letters written in cursive. "I love you."Nothing more. Because I had no words at all to say to her. In front of her, I am a sinner, and I will probably always be. I have no chance for forgiveness with her. She left, long ago, and in her wake a gaping hole.I let out a long sigh. If Hazel were here, she would have said I am a little too young to sigh like that. I smiled, shaking my head a little.I touched the grave again, my fingers sl

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Faded

    9 MONTHS LATERHow long can nine full months be? Probably a little too short when you are anticipating to die. But even shorter with a husband who dotes on you like Austin does.Austin received the congrats half heartedly, and brought in some of thbest healers across different packs to wait on me. Sometimes, I felt a little too protected, but I knew he just wanted to keep me safe.Everyday as I watched my pregnancy grow bigger, I felt the fear surge higher. How would things be for them after I die? Would Austin be able to look past my sacrifice and love the children because they belong to him? It sometimes made me wonder, but I also, learned to push it behind me.Sometimes, I caught him just spaced out a little, and sometimes after I slept, he would hold my hand and end up sleeping on a chair. He didn't seem to mind any of it at all, and didn't show me how worried he was also. For that, I was utterly grateful, more than he knew.I stood in front of the open door, watching the sunset.

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Even if it is The Last Thing I Do

    The hall looked nothing like the unfinished one that Austin had shown me just yesterday, and I knew there was definitely no way it could have been done without having to pull all nighters.Dark red and black roses adorned a cleared path, and petals filled the floor I was supposed to walk on. Most of the pack were there, and in the front I could see Catherine, tears glistening brightly in her eyes, yet a small smile on her face.I smiled back at her as Austin slowly accompanied me, the train of my dress behind held up by an omega, and the scroll of the Luna's oath waiting on an elevated stand on which Austin would leave me to go to.He gave me a small reassuring smile as he left my side and then made his way to the stand, a happy smile playing on his lips.The standing ovation that had welcomed us was still ongoing, and Austin let it go on for a few more seconds, before he finally raised a hand and firmly clenched his fist. It immediately died down and he lowered his hand."It is an ho

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Charming

    We practiced a lot more, my feet slowly getting accustomed to the introductory steps of the dance while only barely escaping making mistakes towards the middle. I never did get too deep, as Austin just told me to focus on the beginning, and he will ensure we don't make a disaster at the end."Just go with my flow, okay?" he said to me and I ordered, allowing him to lead. It was rather convenient, and I found it easier.We retired to bed after a tired dinner, his hand clasped around my waist, drawing me into him, while his other hand stretched under my head to support it. Before I knew it, I was asleep, his slow, even breaths serving to lure me even deeper.I turned on to my back as the bright sunlight assaulted my eyes, then pulled a pillow over my head to shut it out completely. I didn't even care that Austin wasn't in bed, I just know I needed this sleep. "No, not that. I will inspect it myself in the next thirty minutes, so just move on to other things. Spotlight? Well, Hazel isn

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Omega Turned Luna

    I woke up with a start, feeling the empty bed around me. I had realized Austin wasn't anywhere near me when I stirred and for some reason it just scared the shit out of me. Maybe because things have been going a little too well and I am scared of anything jeopardizing it, or maybe I was having having bad dream."Hey. You are going to get a headache doing that." Austin said, walking over to where I sat. He held me in his arm, and scanned my face."You are here.""Of course, I was just on the phone with the gamma, I did not want to wake you up. Sorry if that startled you."I disentangled myself from him, leaned away and smiled, feeling my fears immediately drown. "No, I am fine. Maybe I was having a bad dream."He nodded. "I'm sorry."I smiled at him and leaned back on the bead headrest. "You know, I just realized...I never really asked what my duties as luna are."The slight furrow in his brows cleared off and he smiled. "Always so thoughtful. I believe during the crowning, you will ge

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Into His Warmth

    "This or this?" I asked Austin as we went over the dresses that were brought for the luna ceremony. He had commenced preparations immediately after, telling me how we needed to plan the world's best Luna ceremony in three days.The omegas waiting on me seemed to have an opinion, even as Austin thinned his eyes at the dresses."Why do you keep picking purple dresses? I think you look good in red." He said, his eyes slowly moving towards the red dress I have left on the bed."It's your favorite, Austin."He rolled his eyes and walked to me, then picked out the red dress. It was designed to hug my body from above, and then spread out into the tulles filled with satin towards the end.He put it in front of me, and then nodded. "I believe this will look good when you wear it.""Fine. I will try it on."He nodded and collected the other dresses, then gestured for the omega to leave. He turned away and closed his eyes as I wore the dress."I can't zip, Austin." I called out to him and he gav

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Lily's Verdict

    I stirred a little and turned to the other side, and my eyes fell on Austin. He was sitting facing me, his elbow propped half on the headrest, his eyes fixed on me. My eyes slowly widened as I straightened."Are we here already?" I asked, my voice sleepy.He slowly nodded. "Yes.""You should have woken me up. You must have been tired from driving all day." I squinted my eyes at him. The sun was setting behind him, the sheen causing his hair to turn a golden brown, and make his red eyes a little lighter than they actually are.He smiled and extended his hand to me. "I thought you looked too pretty that way. I wouldn't mind waiting for you."I smiled, and he let go of my hand, then got out of the car. He went around to my seat and opened my door for me, and waited till I got out."Go on. I will bring in our stuff."I nodded and went in, my arms stretching on their own. My neck felt a little stiff, and once I made my way into the house, I found a couch to rest and I just went on it.When

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   A Sorry, A Thank you and an I Love You

    I felt the entire world come to a stand still as the healer's words hit me again and again, like an ambush of arrows."Me...or the baby?" I asked, a little in a daze. It felt like I was in some faraway place, watching the girl who looked exactly like me sitting in front of the healer.I slowly turned to Austin whose eyes were wide and reddened. Unlike me, he seemed to clearly understand what the healer had said, and seemed to be trying to accept it too."What do you mean?" I asked, feeling hot tears sting the back of my eyes. I blinked rapidly, but it only made them rush down faster, and I felt the warmth on my cheeks."One of you will make it out of labor. It can't be both of you.""Is there no other way? Is there nothing? An offering? A sacrifice? A prayer?"I swallowed on hearing Austin's voice. He sounded just as broken as I was, and my chest filled up."None. That is what's written."Austin gave a slight pause. "What if she doesn't give birth?"I turned to him, my eyes wide. "No

  • The Alpha's Substitute Luna   Punishment for Conceiving the Alpha's Heir

    I held Austin's arm tight as she took a step closer to me, and her eyes slowly drifted across to Austin. I turned instinctively to him, but his face was set in expressionless too, his hand holding my waist to keep me on my feet. Seeing him so determined gave me a big of confidence and I swallowed as I turned back to the healer."So she is the one. The substitute I have heard of.""Just check her, healer. Her status does not affect anything." Austin said, his voice cold.She flickered her eyes to him, then back at me. "All of that is good and all, but...do you not realize how powerful a mate bond is? How can an entire pack be so nonchalant towards a mate bond, especially that of the alpha? What were you thinking?"My breath hitched as her eyes thinned in a little judgemental look. I could tell she didn't have good news for us. My eyes lifted to Alpha Evander behind us. He looked a little disgusted too, like he absolutely didn't understand how Austin could disregard a mate bond to be wi

You may also like

DMCA.com Protection Status