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38 The Pressure
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Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 39 Out Of Control
KaiIndeed, Aunt Ingrid had contested the position with me, citing every possible reason why she deserved to be next in line. But her arguments had been futile.Succession wasn’t up for debate. It was a lineage thing, and as long as my father had an alpha-bred heir, she was automatically out of the running.It didn’t stop her bitterness, though.“Could it be possible she’s doing all this to prove my incompetence?” I asked aloud, the thought cutting through my frustration.“If she can convince the South that I’m not a man of my word, that I can’t handle my responsibilities, it’d be easy for her to get them to throw their support behind her. She’d frame herself as the stabilising force they need.”Darius and Gabe exchanged a look but said nothing. Their silence wasn’t from disbelief—it was from the uncomfortable truth that they were thinking the same thing.Finally, Darius spoke, his voice calm but measured. “All I can say is that you should still try to reach out to Laura. Even if it f
Last Updated : 2025-01-02Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 40 Where Is It Coming From?
KaiTurning on my heel, I left her standing there, unwilling to waste any more energy on the confrontation.I made my way to Adasha’s room, eager for some reprieve. When I reached her door, I knocked, but there was no answer.A flicker of unease settled in my chest. Against my better judgment, I opened the door and stepped inside.The state of the room stopped me in my tracks. It was a mess—chaos everywhere.On the floor, I spotted a canvas.Curious, I bent down to pick it up, and the sight made my breath hitch. It was a painting of me. She’d captured me perfectly, making me look even more handsome than I thought possible.But the fact that it was on the floor? That struck me.Why was it discarded like this? My gaze swept over the disarray, my mind racing.Had Ingrid said something to her? Or worse, had Randy found a way to contact her? The possibilities gnawed at me.“Adasha!” I called, my voice sharper than I intended. From the bathroom, I heard the sound of running water stop, fol
Last Updated : 2025-01-02Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 41 It Isn’t What You Think
Adasha Kai stood there, a mix of surprise and frustration etched across his face. His silence spoke volumes—he was caught off guard and at a loss for words. Maybe he hadn’t expected me to know, but I wasn’t the type to let things fester anymore. My years of quiet endurance were over. Randy had once kept me silent, but those days were behind me. It was better to confront the truth head-on than live in denial, pretending everything was fine while bracing for the inevitable. I had no interest in self-deception, and Kai needed to understand that I knew. "You misunderstood everything," he said calmly, but I shook my head, refusing to believe it. As he took a step toward me, I instinctively moved back, keeping distance between us. "Adasha," he said, his voice measured, "that conversation was meant to stop Austin from bringing Laura here. I don’t want to settle with her. I never have, and I never will." I met his gaze, my voice steady despite the ache in my chest. "And me? I know set
Last Updated : 2025-01-03Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 42 Just You And Me
Adasha "I said those things to them because I found you, Adasha. Marked or not, I have found my mate, and she is you," Kai said, his voice firm yet tender. His words stopped me in my tracks, leaving me stunned. What was he saying? Could he truly mean we were fated? "Believe it or not, Adasha, but the universe has tied us together. Marked or not, you are mine, and I will do everything in my power to ensure we get our happily ever after—just you and me," he continued, his voice filled with conviction. Tears welled up in my eyes, a mixture of shock and relief streaming down my cheeks. I had never dared to dream of this. To find my mate, to be accepted by him—it seemed impossible. I had spent so long believing the universe had cursed me, shackled me to a cruel fate. But now, hearing Kai’s words, I realised how wrong I’d been. He wasn’t just a reprieve; he was the balance I hadn’t known I needed, the missing piece of my soul. But why couldn’t I feel the mate pull? The question linge
Last Updated : 2025-01-03Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 43 After The Ride
Adasha The next morning, Kai left early to attend a meeting in a neighboring pack. He didn’t share many details about what he was going to do, but I understood enough about the role of a regional alpha to know it was part of his responsibility. Every pack within his territory fell under his leadership, and their issues were his to address. I also noticed he had taken the painting with him, which piqued my curiosity. What could he possibly be planning with it? I was just stepping out of the bathroom, a towel wrapped around me as I dried my hair, when a knock came at the door. “Who is it?” I called out, my voice slightly muffled as I tousled my damp locks. “It’s me, miss,” came May’s familiar voice. I chuckled softly, recalling how seriously she had taken my earlier warning to knock before she enters. “Come in,” I said, and the door opened to reveal her, flanked by two other maids. “What’s the occasion, Miss May?” I asked with a teasing smile. My relaxed tone mirrored the
Last Updated : 2025-01-03Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 44 Not Afraid
Adasha Ingrid’s expression was livid when she saw me, and I couldn’t bring myself to care. Laura stood slightly behind her, looking uneasy. She lacked the confidence for this kind of confrontation, which told me everything I needed to know—this was Ingrid’s doing. Still, I wasn’t going to take it easy on either of them. “What do you think you’re doing? Have you no respect?” Ingrid demanded, her voice sharp with indignation. I met her glare with a frown. “You’re the one barging into this room. Should I be rolling out a welcome mat for an intruder?” Her eyes flashed dangerously as she stepped forward, her composure cracking. “You’d better watch your tongue, young lady, or else—” “Or else what?” I interrupted my tone calm but cutting. “I’ve told you before—I’m not part of your pack, and you’re not my Alpha. Stop trying to boss me around.” The words were barely out of my mouth before she strode up and slapped me. The sound echoed in the room, and Laura gasped. I didn’t flinch. Compar
Last Updated : 2025-01-04Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 45 More Enemies, It Seems
AdashaIngrid yanked her hand away from my grip, her face a mask of barely concealed fury. It was clear she wouldn’t try that again.Ingrid wasn’t the type to handle what she perceived as disrespect, and in her twisted mind, my defiance had likely humiliated her. But I wasn’t going to be anyone’s punching bag anymore. Not her, not anyone. Never again would I allow myself to live that life.I held her gaze, making sure she saw the steel in my eyes. I wasn’t afraid of her, and I wanted her to know it.“If you have an issue with this arrangement,” I said, my voice calm but laced with an edge, “take it up with the Alpha. Unless, of course, you’re too afraid to face him. Perhaps you think I’m an easier target?”I stepped closer, closing the distance between us so she could feel the heat of my anger.“Well, let me make something clear: I am no easy target, Madam. If you push me, I won’t hesitate to retaliate.”Ingrid’s mouth opened slightly, but no words came out.She was stunned, speechles
Last Updated : 2025-01-04Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 46 An Eventful Day
AdashaI returned to the balcony, staring at my painting and trying to will myself to focus, but it was pointless. The brush in my hand felt heavy, and the colors on the canvas blurred together as my thoughts strayed.As I stood there, a realization struck me—I hadn’t left the building since I was brought here. There were no rules keeping me inside; Kai had set no restrictions. But the fear in my heart had done that job well enough, anchoring me to this place like an invisible chain.The thought unsettled me, and I resolved to change it. I decided to step outside, to acquaint myself with the world beyond these walls.I wouldn’t go far, just enough to get a sense of my surroundings, and I would avoid unnecessary interactions. Staying close to the pack house would ensure I could return quickly if I needed to.May was likely gone by now. If she were still here, I would have asked her to come with me. Instead, I would have to rely on Mirabel—whoever she was. I didn’t know her, but for now
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Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 163 Not The Same
KaiI pinned the bastard beneath me, my grip bruising, my rage boiling over.Twice.Twice in a single night, I had come inches from death. My body ached, my wounds burned, but none of it compared to the fury coursing through my veins.The man beneath me struggled, his naked form trembling with raw anger. His eyes—wild, unrelenting—held nothing but pure hatred.But something about him made me pause.There was a look, a presence—peculiar, unmistakable.Moonchild.I hesitated for just a second, and Draco’s growl snapped me back."Speak!" he barked, his voice sharp as steel.The man didn’t flinch. His chest rose and fell in ragged breaths, but he held my gaze with defiance.I bared my teeth, forcing my knee harder into his ribs."Why are you trying to kill us?" My voice came out rough, guttural, edged with the violence still pumping through me. "Twice tonight—you and your wolves attacked us!"A flicker of confusion crossed his face."We didn’t attack you."I stilled."We followed you from
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 162 Another Attack?
KaiI didn’t need to be told—we were under attack.A thick gas flooded the cabin, burning my throat the second I inhaled it. My vision blurred, and a sharp, searing pain split through my skull. My nose was bleeding—I could taste the metallic tang in my mouth.Poison.We had no choice but to run.The moment we burst out of the cabin, the cold air hit my skin, but it did nothing to clear my head. My body felt sluggish, my limbs heavier than they should be. Had they traced us from the banquet hall? Had they known we’d come here? I had no answers.But right now, answers didn’t matter.Survival did."Poison gas," Randy muttered, his own breaths ragged.I nodded grimly, already assessing the battlefield.We were surrounded.Vicious, predatory wolves encircled us, their growls vibrating through the ground beneath our feet. Yellow eyes glowed in the dark, muscles coiled, ready to strike.I quickly counted our numbers.Me. Randy. Draco. Draco’s Gamma and Beta. Randy’s Beta and Gamma. Darius. G
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 161 The Cabin
KaiWe finally arrived at the cabin in Cleverbridge, and Lucian wasted no time. He had to take my aunt for medical assistance, leaving the rest of us behind.As I stepped inside, a familiar scent of aged wood and earth greeted me.The place was exactly as I had left it—furniture covered with waterproofing to keep the dust at bay, the faint smell of cedar still clinging to the air.It had been a while since I’d last been here, and the nostalgia hit me unexpectedly."I have clothes that will fit us," I said, already heading toward my room.The others shuffled inside, their exhaustion palpable."Make yourselves comfortable," I added over my shoulder. "The cabin is off-grid, but Darius knows his way around. There should be some canned food in the kitchen we can heat up."I disappeared into the room, pulling open old drawers, grateful that I had stashed extra clothes here in case of emergencies.This wasn’t exactly what I had in mind, but at least we wouldn’t have to suffer in the ill-fitt
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 160 Let’s Talk
Kai"I heard what Michelle Westwood did," Draco said, his voice edged with something between warning and certainty."And trust me, you do not want to experience that. I believe we’re safer without them."I exhaled through my nose, the weight of his words pressing against my own convictions."But murdering people simply because they’re Moonchild descendants is wrong," Randy interjected, his voice surprisingly measured. "As long as they don’t have compulsion abilities—""I doubt the Moonchild descendants pose any real threat," I cut in before he could finish.The van was silent, the road stretching endlessly ahead as I continued."Michelle Westwood was served Nightshade tea. She was happy being Kevin’s mate. She wasn’t trying to reclaim her grandfather’s kingdom, wasn’t looking to start a war."I ran a hand down my face, feeling the exhaustion clawing at me."Most of the Twelve family members who attended that day were ready for a fight. Someone knew her identity. Someone planned on exp
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 159 To CleverBridge Cabin
KaiLucian arrived an hour later.By then, my aunt was doing better—her breathing stronger, her color returning—but she still wasn’t lucid.Her body was healing, but her mind was somewhere else, caught between recovery and the lingering effects of the silver.We stood there, bare-skinned in the middle of the forest, the chill biting at our skin. But none of us cared.The weight of what had happened, of how close we had come to death, was heavier than the cold.How did the council expect us to react?Did they truly believe we would just accept this? That we would swallow their lies and pretend this wasn’t an orchestrated execution attempt?What excuse would they give?What bullshit would they spin to justify turning the banquet hall into a silver-cage death trap?Draco stood off to the side, his body rigid, his fists clenched. His silence was louder than any words.He was seething. Out for blood. And I couldn’t blame him.If we had stayed in that hall any longer—if we had hesitated, if
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 158 Unusual Team
Kai"This hall was built by our great-grandfathers after the fall of King Lycus Moonchild," Randy said, his voice laced with exhaustion."It was meant to be a symbol of hope and peace."I glanced at him, noting the strain in his posture, the subtle tremor in his hands. He was feeling it too—the slow, creeping weakness as the silver took its toll.We were running out of time."And how exactly is that relevant to our situation?" I asked, my patience thinning.Randy exhaled, his gaze sweeping across the room."Because the times back then weren’t as peaceful as they are now. Our great-grandfathers would have built this place with caution. With escape routes. They had to have been prepared for betrayal, for war."I sighed, rubbing a hand over my face. "We’ve checked everywhere, Randy. There aren’t any hidden doors. No levers. No secret passages."He nodded, his jaw tight. "Then we check the floor."I frowned, but he wasn’t wrong.All this time, we had been searching the walls, the windows,
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 157 What To Do
Kai"You better give her back once we’re out of here."Randy’s voice was firm, but there was something else laced beneath it—desperation. Even now, trapped, he was still clinging to the matter of Adasha.I narrowed my eyes. "You mean if we get out of here."The walls, the windows, the doors—every exit was reinforced. We weren’t walking out of here anytime soon. We had to wait, bide our time until the silver was retracted. And even then, we’d have to fight our way out.Randy’s Beta stepped forward, his tone grim. "The only way out is when they come for us. We need a plan. We have to be ready when they attack."Randy barely acknowledged him. His attention was still on me."You can’t keep her."His voice was raw, something breaking beneath the anger."She isn’t safe with you. Fated or not, you can’t keep her."There was something in his eyes—something more. He wasn’t just spewing possessive bullshit. He knew something.My instincts flared."Just give her back, Malachi." His voice tremble
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 156 Trapped
Kai"You should have run for safety."The words felt hollow, empty—because I knew she couldn't hear me.My aunt lay still, her face pale, her breathing shallow.The wound on her shoulder was ugly, deep, and I knew the silver still lingered, making her healing sluggish.She had thrown herself in harm’s way for me, taken the bite meant for my flesh. And now, she was paying the price.I tore a strip of fabric from her ruined clothes, hands steady despite the fury simmering in my veins, and bound the wound as tightly as I could.It wouldn’t fix everything, but it would stop the bleeding long enough for her wolf to catch up."Trap?"Gabriel’s voice pulled me back to the present. I lifted my gaze to meet his and nodded as I stood, my muscles aching from the shift."It’s odd, isn’t it?" I said, scanning the ruined hall."The attackers aren’t trapped in here with us. They got in, did their damage, and disappeared. Everyone else is gone. Which means—""We were the target."Realization settled
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 155 A Strange Attack
KaiA woman’s scream cut through the air, raw and panicked.Then—chaos.Wolves shifted in frantic, desperate bursts of fur and bone, scrambling to escape. Chairs overturned, boots pounded against marble, voices shouted in confusion. The banquet hall, once a place of power and control, had descended into madness.And then—I saw her.Aunt Ingrid.She turned, her stance fierce, her eyes locking onto one of the intruders. She was ready to fight, to protect—me.But she never saw the other one.A blur of motion. A wolf lunging from the side.Fangs sank into her shoulder.She screamed—a sound that ripped through the air, through my bones, through Orion’s very soul. A deep, gut-wrenching cry of pain and shock.That bite was meant for me.Rage exploded through Orion, white-hot and blinding.I twisted, scanning the battlefield, my vision tunneling. Draco. Where was he?Then I saw him. Already on his feet, his wolf prowling, muscles coiled, ready to strike. His golden eyes burned with the promis
