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Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 101 The Compulsion
Kai May’s recounting of those events had left me angry and bitter, and now, that anger was bleeding into the room. These men wanted to cling to old fears and twisted truths, but I wasn’t going to let them use those lies to justify another injustice. If they wanted to push the matter, they’d have to go through me—and they all knew what that would mean. “Kevin broke a rule. Had he followed the law, that menace wouldn’t have been unleashed on him and his family. It’s Kevin’s fault,” Linus said sharply, his tone dismissive. His words barely had a moment to settle before Randy growled, the sound low and menacing. “This is a very stupid and time-wasting meeting,” Randy said, his voice cutting through the tension like a blade. “I support Malachi on this one. This woman isn’t a direct descendant. She’s his people, and he has the right to decide what to do with her. This relentless hunting of Moonchild descendants is nothing but cruelty.” He leaned forward, his expression dark, his passi
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-01-28Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 102 Still In The North
KaiDarius and I finally left the meeting, our footsteps echoing down the cold marble hallway as we made our way back to our room in the hotel.The air between us was thick with unspoken tension, our minds still turning over the chaos we had just witnessed.Randy’s behaviour had spoken louder than words, raising more questions than answers.I was angry—no, furious.Not just at the topics of discussion, but at the clear collusion before the so-called "emergency" meeting was even called.The nine families had already convened separately, whispering their agreements and scheming behind our backs.It was calculated, manipulative, and worst of all, cowardly.Had they possessed the strength, they would have aligned against us outright, but they lacked the spine, the sheer force of will.That was precisely why their families had lost their hold on their territories in the first place.Darius finally broke the silence. His voice was steady, but I could hear the unease beneath it."Do you thin
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-02-02Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 103 A Need To Act
RandyI paced my room, my thoughts a storm I couldn’t contain. Jacob sat nearby, watching me like a hawk, his expression unreadable but his presence heavy with concern.It was as if he expected me to lose control—to unravel completely. Maybe he wasn’t wrong. Because how could I stay calm after seeing those pictures?The images burned behind my eyes, refusing to fade, their implications stark and undeniable."Randy, you do not seem stable," Jacob finally said, his voice measured, careful. "Malachi noticed your unease at the meeting. You need to tone it down."Tone it down? He had to be joking.I stopped mid-stride and turned to face him, my pulse hammering against my skull. "Did you see those photos?"Jacob nodded, exhaling slowly. "They were displayed for the betas, clear as day. I won’t lie to you—I was worried myself."A sharp silence fell between us. My jaw clenched. At least I wasn’t the only one shaken."We need to investigate that thing," I said, my voice low, firm. "Check out t
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-02-02Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 104 Midnight Meeting
Kai A few hours later, just as exhaustion finally started to drag me under, a knock at the door shattered the silence. I blinked, groggy but instantly on edge. Midnight. Who the hell would come knocking at this hour? This wasn’t my territory. That meant I had to be on full alert. Instinct kicked in, and I reached out through the pack link for Darius—but there was nothing. He was deep asleep. No backup. Pushing off the bed, I moved cautiously toward the door, ready to demand an identity when a familiar voice came through. "It's me, Malachi." Draco. "I’d be a fool to attack you in my own territory. I just want to talk. And since you’ve chosen to stay as far from the pack house as possible, this was the only time I could sneak away to meet you." I let out a slow breath, my muscles untensing just slightly. Draco wasn’t an idiot. If he wanted to ambush me, he wouldn’t do it like this. Still, I wasn’t about to let my guard down completely. I unlocked the door and pull
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-02-03Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 105 Randy’s Past
Kai "What demons?" I asked, my voice steady, but my mind already bracing for the answer.Draco exhaled, tilting his head slightly as if considering how much to say. Then, with a wry chuckle, he leaned forward, resting his forearms on his knees."His parents had a disastrous marriage," he began. "His mother—Lois Olsen—cheated constantly, and she didn’t even try to hide it. My mother used to talk about them a lot, especially after parties or conferences where their fights would be the evening’s entertainment."I frowned, already sensing this story wasn’t going to end well."Lois never wanted to mate with William," Draco continued. "Her father forced the bond because William was next in line for the regional Alpha position in the Olsen family. Classic case of social climbing. But she never hid her disdain for him—never even pretended to be loyal. She took lovers freely, humiliating both her husband and her son in the process."A tense silence settled between us before Draco sighed and s
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-02-03Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 106 What To Do
Kai Draco leaned forward, a knowing smile playing on his lips. He wasn’t done talking. "You still doubt their motives? Do you think they wouldn’t be desperate enough to side with the enemy? Say that of the Westwoods." His voice was low, edged with amusement. "Didn’t they drag you before the council recently? Tell that to all those power-hungry, lazy bastards at the meeting. You should know by now—some people would rather destroy what they can’t have than let someone else keep it." I exhaled sharply, unwilling to admit that he had a point. I’d never thought of it that way before, but the truth in his words was undeniable. Draco tilted his head, watching me closely. "By the way… you’re sure this May woman doesn’t know anything that could lead us to the Moonchild?" I didn’t hesitate. "She doesn’t." I wasn’t going to expose May to Draco. He was too dangerous. No matter how friendly he tried to seem, I knew what he was—a man who collected information like weapons, wielding them only
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-02-03Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 107 A Talk With Draco 1
RandyJacob took my words to heart. He knew there was no room for hesitation—we were leaving at dawn.Every second spent in the North felt like a wasted breath, a delay I couldn’t afford. Too much lay ahead, too little time to get it all done.As we made our way out of the building, a figure moved toward us with urgent strides. Draco’s Beta, Marcus.My guard went up immediately. Given the Stephensons' history—their twisted attempt to sell Adasha out to Draco—I had every reason to be wary.What if Jason had already taken their offer to him? The mere thought sent fire coursing through my veins, but I forced my expression to remain unreadable."Alpha Olsen," Marcus greeted, his tone respectful, but I only gave him a curt nod. I wasn’t in the mood for formalities, and I certainly wasn’t going to pretend otherwise."Apologies for stopping you, Alpha," Marcus continued, clearly noting my impatience."I can see you're in a hurry, but Alpha Bouras requests a moment of your time before you lea
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-02-04Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 108 A Talk With Draco 2
RandyDraco’s words unsettled me, and I could tell he wasn’t just speculating—he knew something, or at the very least, he had a gut feeling I couldn’t afford to ignore.The suggestion raised in the meeting had been absurd, and I was relieved when it was struck down. But now, hearing him speak with such certainty, a sliver of doubt crept in.I didn’t want to appear too concerned, so I kept my tone light. "They were just testing their luck," I said, leaning back.Draco exhaled sharply and shook his head."On the contrary, Randy. Do you really think they made that proposal hoping we'd agree? No. They’re planning something as we speak."I frowned, sitting forward. "So what do you propose?"Draco sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. He wasn’t enjoying this conversation any more than I was. "You already know what I’m going to say," he muttered.I waited, watching him.Finally, he spoke. "We’ve never seen eye to eye, and we both prefer to keep to ourselves. But this isn’t about preference a
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Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 246 Happy Birthday, Redwolfs
AdashaThe sun was already high when the first cars pulled up the drive, tires crunching against the gravel.I stood near the front steps, Michelle balanced on my hip, Ethan clinging to Kai’s hand beside me.The soft hum of laughter and voices rolled in from the yard where balloons bobbed in the breeze and long tables were set with food, drinks, and gifts wrapped in all colors of the rainbow.One by one, they stepped out of the vehicles—and my heart swelled with something I couldn’t quite name. Gratitude, maybe. Or just the deep, overwhelming warmth of seeing people you love all in one place, safe and smiling.Randy was the first to appear, looking more relaxed than I’d ever seen him.Olivia walked beside him, glowing in a flowing dress that barely disguised her growing belly. He had one hand protectively resting on her lower back, the other carrying a stuffed bear nearly the size of Ethan.“Don’t say anything,” Randy said with a mock glare as he saw me smirking.“I wasn’t going to say
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 245 Two Years Later
AdashaTwo Years LaterThe war with Tamara and Edmond felt like a lifetime ago.Now, the only battles Kai and I fought were over who had diaper duty or who could make the twins laugh harder.Our twins were turning one, and the house buzzed with energy as we prepared for their birthday celebration.We’d been wrapped in a bubble the past year—busy, blessed, and exhausted. Life had shifted. Priorities changed. And in that quiet, we’d drifted from everyone we once fought beside.This party was more than just a celebration for the twins. It was a reunion. A chance to gather everyone who meant something to us. To laugh. To remember. To feel like a family again.So much had changed.Randy had ended up fated to Olivia—Uncle James’ daughter.They were mated now, and from what I heard, completely inseparable.They were expecting their first child, and I couldn’t wait to meet the little one when the time came.Randy had softened, grown into himself, and it showed. I was genuinely happy for him.
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 244 I Accept
Randy“Well, are you just going to stand there?” Her voice snapped me out of the trance.I blinked. She was staring right at me, arms crossed, like I’d kept her waiting too long.“I… I thought you were— I was just—” I stammered, completely unprepared.She laughed. Soft, amused, but laced with something that curled in my gut.“Now that my family’s free, you thought I’d leave?” she asked, eyes locked on mine like she was reading every thought I’d tried to bury.I couldn’t answer. Because yeah… part of me had.She saw it. Smirked. And then, without a word, grabbed my hand and pulled me into the room.Before I knew it, I was sitting on the edge of her bed, heart pounding like I’d just run ten miles.She stood in front of me, the wickedest smile tugging at her lips. Then she slid the sheer robe from her shoulders and let it fall.I forgot how to breathe.The lingerie underneath was designed to kill. Lace. Skin. Confidence. Everything about her said mine, and she wasn’t asking for permissio
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 243 Homecoming
RandyI didn’t stick around in Bridewood after the council hearing. There was no point. My business wasn’t here—it was back home.And after everything we’d seen, everything we’d nearly lost, I wasn’t about to waste another second.The universe had given us a rare gift: survival. A second chance. That kind of mercy doesn’t come often, and it sure as hell doesn’t come twice.I had someone waiting for me. A sharp-tongued, stubborn woman who challenged me at every turn and still somehow made my world make sense. Olivia.She’d crashed into my life like a storm, and I’d spent too long pretending I didn’t want to get caught in it.No more second-guessing. No more keeping her at arm’s length because I thought it was the “right” thing to do.I was done holding back.Adasha was smiling again.That look in her eyes—that light—I hadn’t seen it in years. And if she could forgive me, then maybe it was time I started forgiving myself too.So we packed up. Jacob, Thompson, and I hit the road back to
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 242 A Fight For Balance
Kai"So what are you trying to suggest, Alpha Bouras, Alpha Olsen?" William asked.Draco didn’t blink. “I say we abolish the law against the Moonchilds—and give them a seat among the Twelve. It’s rightfully theirs.”The room froze. Then exploded.Voices rose like a storm, clashing over one another. Some shouted in disbelief, others in anger. No one talked about making the Twelve into Thirteen. That was the part that made them really uncomfortable.Draco stood steady, calm in the storm.He didn't care.And neither did Randy.“I strongly support Alpha Bouras,” Randy said, rising to his feet. “When Edmond crossed the line, it wasn’t the Twelve that stopped him. It was a Moonchild. When everyone else fell, she stood. It’s time we stop punishing a bloodline and start honouring it. This is what justice looks like.”The murmuring dropped, volume shifting as some heads nodded reluctantly.I stood next.And I didn’t sugarcoat it.“I agree,” I said. “I don’t care what anyone in this room thinks
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 241 The Sentencing
KaiIt explained everything.Adasha’s blood would have completed the serum. Stabilised Edmond’s mutation. Kept his eyes from bleeding, his mind from fracturing, his body from falling apart.Without it, he looked like something from a nightmare—a shell of a man, straining to contain power not meant for him.But what I still didn’t understand was why. Why go this far?Why betray the very council he sat on? His family had power. He had influence.So why?And still, Edmond refused to speak. Sat silent in his silver cage, eyes dull with defeat. Or delusion.Tamara wasn’t much better—except she wouldn’t stop crying.But not for her victims.Not for her daughter.Not even for the madness she helped unleash.No.She kept looking at Austin, pleading, weeping like the betrayal hadn’t even happened.“I never cheated on you, Austin,” she said, loud enough for the entire hall to hear. “I just… I wanted more for us. For our daughter. The Redwolfs were going to cheat our family. I couldn’t stand by
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 240 Still In The Hall
Kai"You have a big heart, Malachi," Abraham said, his voice low but warm.It pulled me back from watching Adasha and Austin—the quiet reconciliation unfolding in a single conversation.I gave him a faint smile. “A foolish one, too.”He shook his head. “No. You acted based on what you had. I must say, you three are wise. I had no proof—only suspicion. And yet you gave me the benefit of the doubt.”He looked around the council hall, his expression sobering.“It’s all in the past now,” he added. “And know this—I bear no grudge.”I nodded, and for once, I felt the weight ease a little.That’s when the room shifted.The side doors opened, and Gregory walked in, flanking a man I didn’t need to be introduced to.Tall, weathered, lean from hardship but still standing with dignity.The resemblance to Gregory was uncanny. But it was the eyes that told me who he truly was.James Moonchild.Adasha’s uncle.Michelle’s brother.One of the most hunted, most whispered-about survivors in our entire w
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 239 The Next Big Moment
KaiWe talked over the final details of our trip to the council, and that’s when I learned Austin had insisted on joining us—even though he hadn’t fully recovered.But I understood.He needed to be there.Not just as a witness, but as a man with something to put right. His presence was required, and maybe… so was his redemption.As for Laura—she was out of danger, physically—but her path was clearer than ever.She would be returning to Rivercreek.Did Tamara ever tell her the real plan? Or was she just another pawn? Another disposable piece to be sacrificed for her mother’s social climb?I couldn’t say.And maybe it didn’t matter.I didn’t feel sorry for her.I hoped she’d be better. That she’d choose better. But deep down, I knew I’d dodged a bullet.If fate hadn’t intervened—if Adasha hadn’t come into my life—I could’ve ended up just like Austin. Bound to someone who wore the name but none of the heart.There was no way Laura didn’t carry some of Tamara’s venom. It was in the way sh
