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Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 88 Tell Me
KaiMay’s puffy eyes glistened with unshed tears as she dropped to her knees before me, baring her neck in submission.Her voice trembled as she spoke, each word heavy with fear and desperation.“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you, Alpha,” she began, her voice cracking under the weight of her emotions. “I was just trying to stay alive. As you can see, I have no abilities…” Tears spilled freely down her cheeks, her frailty laid bare.She didn’t believe she was safe—how could she? It was Ingrid and Laura who had sanctioned her arrest in my name, twisting my authority into a weapon against her.The betrayal cut deep, and the guilt gnawed at me.“I didn’t know anything about it until Lucian called me,” I said, my tone gentler than usual as I mentioned her cousin. Lucian Lightbridge, the man she often visited in Rivercreek, had been the one to inform me of her capture.Though she called him her brother, he was, in truth, a distant cousin from her father’s side.May’s breath hitched as she tried t
Last Updated : 2025-01-21Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 89 Tell Me Of Your Past
Kai“I need to know about your past,” I said firmly, my tone leaving no room for hesitation. “I need every detail you can give me because the Twelve won’t let this go easily. If I’m going to protect you, I have to find a way to prove you’re not a threat—at least, not to the rest of them.”I let that sink in, watching her closely. May’s expression tightened, her nervousness clear, but I saw something else too—determination. She was ready to tell me.The truth was harsh, and I wouldn’t pretend otherwise. Laura’s actions had thrown May’s life into turmoil, exposing her secret to those who would see it as a death sentence.Whether or not I cared about the Moonchild bloodline was irrelevant.The reality was that other ruling families did, and for them, eradicating the bloodline wasn’t just a goal—it was an obsession.None of the Moonchild descendants so far had demonstrated the legendary abilities that haunted the Twelve’s nightmares, but that didn’t matter.Fear drove them, and fear was a
Last Updated : 2025-01-22Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 90 Listening
KaiMay’s shoulders shook as tears streamed down her face, her anguish laid bare. “I tried to help my cousin,” she choked out, her voice thick with pain.“I truly did. But no one understood how the ability worked, not even us. If I’d known—if I’d understood—I would’ve done something. Anything. I would’ve shielded her. I’d have taken the fall if I could. But I couldn’t. I failed her. I failed them both.”The weight of her words lingered, her grief filling the room like a storm.She took a shuddering breath, trying to compose herself.“It all started the night people came to visit Kevin and Michelle to celebrate the birth of their baby. It should’ve been a happy occasion, but Michelle wasn’t well. She had a fever, and her wolf… she wasn’t in check. I could see it unraveling her, and I was terrified. Terrified she might be exposed, that someone would notice.”May wiped at her eyes, her hands trembling as she continued.“Austin’s wife, Tamara, made things worse. She teased Michelle, makin
Last Updated : 2025-01-22Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 91 The Aftermath Of It All
KaiMay wept, the memory cutting through her like a blade, the pain raw and unbearable. Her voice trembled as she forced herself to speak.“All they had to do was give her time,” she whispered, her words choked with tears. “If they had just given her time to calm down, none of it would have happened. She would’ve come back to herself. It wouldn’t have happened again.”Her shoulders shook as the flood of emotion overtook her. “But they didn’t.”I remained silent, letting her work through it at her own pace.“They fought through the compulsion,” she continued, her tone growing sharper, tinged with bitterness. “They fought her that night, refused to stop. Kevin… Kevin gave his life to protect her. He stood by her side until the very end, defending his mate. It was… it was horrible.”May’s voice cracked as she recounted the tragedy, her gaze distant, as if she were reliving it in vivid detail.“The moment he died, everything changed. The effect of the tea had worn off by then, and she fin
Last Updated : 2025-01-22Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 92 The Kindness
Kai“Your parents knew I wouldn’t be safe in Rivercreek,” May said softly, her voice tinged with a mix of gratitude and lingering sorrow.“After everything that happened, they told me I could always come work for them in Eldenberge. They saw what I couldn’t—they knew I wouldn’t be protected there. But not everyone agreed.”Her gaze dropped, and she drew in a shaky breath. “Austin refused. He wanted me to stay and care for his daughter. I always suspected they knew, or at least strongly believed, that I might be a Moonchild without abilities. But they couldn’t prove it. Instead, it became a shadow hanging over me, something they held over my head for years. I was more prisoner than guest in that household.”Her words lingered, heavy with the weight of those years. “My secret being kept was all that mattered then. It was the only thing that kept me alive.”May paused, her eyes distant, as if seeing those painful memories unfold before her.“I continued my work there, bound by fear and d
Last Updated : 2025-01-22Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 93 The Child
Kai “That night…” May began, her voice barely audible, weighed down with grief and hesitation. “Families came to check the baby, to see for themselves if she was truly gone.” She spoke with a wariness that hinted at the pain these memories carried, her words slow and deliberate. “She was blue in her cot, unmoving. They were satisfied. They believed she was dead, and so they left.” May’s hands trembled slightly as she clasped them in her lap. “I was given the duty of burying her,” she said, her tone thick with sorrow. “Emmanuel Westwood didn’t take it well. He couldn’t even bear to look at her. He would have protected his granddaughter if there had been any hope, but to him… she was gone.” She paused, taking a shaky breath before continuing. “Austin refused to touch the… the body. He was devastated. So, Emmanuel tasked me with the burial. It fell to me to lay her to rest.” Her voice cracked, and she wiped at her eyes, the tears falling freely now. “She was such an innocent baby. S
Last Updated : 2025-01-22Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 94 May’s Return
AdashaIt hadn’t been long since I’d returned to my room after a long day of sightseeing with Mirabel when a gentle knock sounded on the door. The soft rap was hesitant, almost uncertain.It couldn’t be Kai—this was his room, and he could enter anytime without needing permission. I doubted it was Mirabel; she rarely knocked unless it was something urgent. And it certainly wasn’t Laura, not while she was locked up.Ingrid was another possibility, but after this morning’s debacle at breakfast, I couldn’t imagine her approaching me so soon.“Come in,” I called out, curiosity tingling at the edges of my thoughts.The door opened slowly, and to my surprise, May stepped in. She looked freshly showered, her hair still damp and falling softly around her shoulders.Her uniform was crisp, and her posture was composed, but her presence felt lighter—like someone who had just cast off a heavy burden.I blinked in surprise. “May, you’re back,” I said, my voice tinged with excitement. I hadn’t expec
Last Updated : 2025-01-25Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 95 An Unclear Advice
Adasha May sighed deeply, the sound heavy with unspoken thoughts. I could tell she had something important to say, so I stayed silent, giving her the space she needed to speak. I knew her well enough by now to understand that if I pushed, she might retreat into herself. After what felt like an eternity, she finally broke the silence. “I need to discuss something with you, Miss,” she said, her voice tinged with urgency. Her words immediately grabbed my attention, but it was what followed that made my stomach twist uneasily. “In fact, this is the only reason I’m glad to be back,” she continued, her tone edged with resignation. “Even though I know… the situation is temporary. I might be arrested again.” My chest tightened at her words. She had piqued my curiosity, yes, but she’d also sparked a flicker of worry. May had always been kind to me, but she had never crossed the line into something personal. Her manner had always been one of quiet professionalism, her kindness warm but
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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
