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Claudia

Author: Lexi
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-15 00:04:07

When I arrive at the orphanage, the noise and chaos hit me immediately, but it’s a welcome distraction. Sia waves at me as I step inside, a warm smile on her face.

“Glad to have you back,” she says, passing me a clipboard. “We’ve got a lot of little ones to care for today.”

I nod, slipping into the familiar routine. As I feed, change, and play with the children, the ache in my chest begins to dull. There’s something soothing about caring for them, their innocent faces oblivious to the turmoil I’m going through. I focus on their needs, on the simple tasks that keep my mind from spiralling into darker places.

At some point, Gaia appears. She looks a little pale, her long blonde hair tied in a messy bun and even her clothes look less chic than normal, but she smiles when she sees me, her entire face lighting up. “Hey, thanks for helping out again,” she whispers. I stare blankly at her for a moment … is she really going to pretend that she didn’t do anything wrong? She doesn’t know I caug
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  • The Lost Alphas Daughter   Claudia

    I drum my fingers against the cold surface of the kitchen counter, my coffee growing lukewarm in my hands. The bitter taste matches my mood. More than ever, I’m certain Braden is hiding something from me. The certainty gnaws at my insides, but I can’t put my finger on what it is.I can’t trust anyone else—not with this. So, I wait until the house is quiet, making sure the coast is clear before slipping into his office.The moment I cross the threshold, my skin prickles with unease. I feel like a thief sneaking into my husband’s private space, but I need answers. The not knowing is unbearable, a slow torture that consumes me every day. I’ve convinced myself I don’t care if he’s cheating—I just need to know. My mind has already imagined every worst-case scenario, spiraling into dark corners where the truth could be worse than anything I can dream up.His office is neat, as always. I skim over his desk and bookshelf with a glance, my heart thudding in my chest. "I’m not doing anything wr

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    "Why are you sitting in the dark?" His voice is calm, too calm, as he flicks the light switch. The sudden brightness stings my eyes, forcing me to blink. Braden stands motionless for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the scene in front of him. I’ve never gone through his things before, and though this must seem strange, he doesn’t look surprised.The silence between us stretches, thick and suffocating. My throat tightens, bobbing as I summon the courage to ask the one question burning in my mind, but fear keeps the words stuck inside me. My heart thuds against my ribs as I study his face—those sharp blue eyes, the strong jawline that twitches, but otherwise betrays nothing. I think I see something flicker across his face. Guilt?A weight sinks into my stomach, heavier than I expected. His expression, that brief hesitation, is almost confirmation enough. The unthinkable—something I never thought possible—suddenly seems real. Yet, even with the evidence staring me in the face, I find mys

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    For a moment, my mind blanks. The words “we’re related” ricochet inside my head, bouncing off the walls of my thoughts, unable to settle. It feels absurd, like a grotesque joke. My heart stutters, trying to catch up to the reality he’s just dropped in front of me. “What are you talking about?” I manage to choke out, my voice shaking, the room suddenly feeling too small, too tight. Braden’s jaw clenches, his gaze falling to the floor as though the truth is too heavy for him to meet my eyes. “I didn’t know. I swear, Claudia, I didn’t know at first.” His voice is low, hoarse, like he’s confessing something unspeakable. “But when you were in hospital—when the doctors ran your bloodwork—they found something. I had to be sure before I said anything to you. That’s why I’ve been distant. That’s why I’ve been meeting with Alpha Ansel.” I swallow hard, the blood roaring in my ears. “No.” The word escapes as a whisper, a denial. A defence mechanism. “No, that’s not possible. You’re lying.” I

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    I nod, pretending sympathy, though I know Braden has been a thorn in Ansel’s side for a while now. He’s the one stirring up the pack, pushing the idea that Ansel needs an heir, making everyone question him. He’s undermining our alpha, and I don’t like it one bit. As the beta of the pack he should be supporting Ansel, perhaps in his own way he is. It doesn't help that I have noticed the other she wolves look at Ansel with far more intrest than I feel comfortable with. It's almost as if they can sense our crumbling relationship and the chance to be luna hangs within their grasp.“You always do the right thing, Ansel. That’s why I’m with you. You care about this pack,” I murmur, brushing my nose against his, our breaths mingling. Its frustrating that after all the good ansel has done for his pack people only care for an heir. “I just hope Claudia will be okay,” I whisper, my mind slipping to my friend. She’s been through so much. I worry this situation with Braden will drag her into it.

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  • The Lost Alphas Daughter   Claudia

    "What did you just do?" I ask, my body igniting in seconds, heat flooding every vein. My vision blurs as sweat drips down my back. Braden sways in front of me, something small and glinting in his hand. My body wobbles as he lets me go, and I claw at my hair, fingers fumbling for the vial of liquid silver. My hands shake too much to grip it. I just can't reach it. "Heat serum. If you're going to act like a whore, then I'll treat you like one," he groans, voice thick with amusement.A smolder ignites between my legs, molten and all-consuming. Fuck. I don’t know how much he gave me, but my body betrays me instantly, my movements sluggish, my mind drowning in the haze of unbearable heat pulsing through my core.My fingers slip from my hair, every thought narrowing down to a single need—I have to get out of these leathers and this jacket. Too hot. Too tight. Every beat of my heart pumps more of the serum through my bloodstream, and my panties are already soaked. The thick scent of my arou

  • The Lost Alphas Daughter   Claudia

    I'm thrown onto an old wool rug, the rough fibers scraping against my bare hands. I sneer, because even in the midst of battle, Braden refuses to go without his creature comforts. Though a small part of me is grateful—at least I'm not being smushed into the dirt again.Several pairs of black boots surround me before two gleaming black brogues step into my line of vision. "Baby, is that really you?" His voice carries an almost genuine concern, but I know better. I adjust my position, craning my neck to look up at him.Those dark blue eyes are as cold as ever. But everything else is different. He’s massive, his muscles stretched tight over his frame as if he’s been pumping himself full of steroids. He could crush me like a bug."Braden... thank the goddess," I breathe, forcing bile down as I summon a few well-placed tears to trickle down my cheek. He's the one man that has haunted my dreams for months, I never wanted to see him again. I try to stop my body from shaking from fear grippin

  • The Lost Alphas Daughter   Claudia

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  • The Lost Alphas Daughter   Claudia

    I wake up tangled in a mess of limbs on the floor, the fire now reduced to glowing embers, and a pleasant ache thrumming between my thighs. Leo lies beside me, his soft snores blending with the distant chirping of birds, signaling the break of dawn. Carefully, I peel myself away from where our bodies are molded together. I can’t wake him. Every movement is slow, calculated, as I inch my way free.Once I’m loose, I jump up, the dim morning light seeping through the curtains now that the candles have long since melted into pools of wax on the floor. My fingers fumble for a pen, hastily scrawling a note explaining where I’m going and why. He’ll be furious—I know it—but he’s my mate, and I will protect him no matter what. This way, at least, he’ll be mad but not worried. Or at least, I hope not.I sprint down the hallway, my bare feet slapping against the cold wooden floor. The scent of burnt-out wax lingers in the air, mingling with the remnants of last night. Clothes and forgotten items

  • The Lost Alphas Daughter   Asher

    Her lips curl into a smirk that could make the devil himself drop to his knees, and I growl low in my throat, the sound rumbling through my chest like a predator stalking its prey. She’s mine— mine—and I’ll be damned if I don’t claim every fucking inch of her tonight. My fingers work at the clasp of her finery with a fury, tearing the fabric away like it’s an insult to her divine body. The sound of it ripping echoes in the dimly lit room, and her breath hitches, those jewel-blue eyes of hers flashing with a hunger that matches my own.Her curves are a fucking masterpiece, and as her attire falls to the floor, I take her in like a starving man at a feast. Her tits are perfect—full and heavy, the nipples already pebbled and begging for my mouth. I can’t help but reach out, my rough palms grazing over her soft skin, and she shivers under my touch. “Leo don’t tease me,” she begs but she will be begging far more before she gets what she wants. Her hips sway as she steps closer, her pussy s

  • The Lost Alphas Daughter   Claudia

    I pull back, giving Leo another slow, lingering smile. The fire crackles beside us, its flickering glow casting shadows over his sharp features, but worry still lingers in his eyes. I don’t want that. I refuse to let him carry it tonight.Biting my lip, I feel the undeniable pull between us, the electric charge humming in the space where our bodies almost touch. Leaning in, I brush featherlight kisses along his cheek, trailing down to his jaw. A low groan rumbles from his chest, his breath hitching as I shift, straddling his thighs. His hands find my chin, his grip firm yet reverent as he tilts my face to meet his.Then his lips crash into mine.The kiss is searing—possessive, commanding—like he’s trying to reclaim control, to remind me exactly who he is. I let him. My fingers thread through his thick, tousled hair, loving the way it feels against my skin, soft yet untamed. His tongue tangles with mine, the heat between us rising with every breath, every press of our bodies molding in

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