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89 Tell Me Of Your Past
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Trapped 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
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AdashaMay 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 distant.
Last Updated : 2025-01-26Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 96 Heading North
KaiLeaving Adasha behind to head north felt like wrenching a part of myself away.I wished more than anything she could have come along, but the stakes were too high, and Randy’s presence meant I needed to figure out the situation before making any move. It wasn’t just the uncertainty that gnawed at me—it was the fact that we were heading straight into Draco’s territory.That alone was a storm waiting to happen. I had to make sure she stayed safe, far from the chaos of the Twelve. With May and Mirabel by her side, I could breathe a little easier, but not much.Gabriel was left in charge, and I trusted him to keep her secure—especially with Ingrid in the house, lurking like a shadow in the dark. Magnus, on the other hand, was a gamble. He’d already let me down once, and while I was giving him another shot, my faith in him was thin. Too thin.The drive north was endless, a slow grind through open stretches of nothingness. The thought of returning the same day felt laughable, especially
Last Updated : 2025-01-27Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 97 The North
Kai“What would you do if he decided to surrender, Kai?” Darius asked, his voice steady, probing. We had just checked into the hotel suite. I met his gaze, unsure of where he was going with this.“If he chooses to relinquish, what then? You know as well as I do, it’s a crime to go after his life once he surrenders. But that look in your eyes every time his name comes up—it's pure hatred. Murder.” His words hung in the air like a challenge, forcing me to confront the truth. He wasn’t wrong.The rage inside me felt like a living thing, twisting and coiling every time I thought of Randy. Every time I thought of the marks he left on Adasha.“He marked her in the most painful way,” I said, my voice low, raw. The weight of those words was suffocating. Every scar, every tear she had shed, was etched into my mind. Randy hadn’t just hurt her physically; he’d carved his cruelty into her very soul.Darius stepped closer, placing a firm hand on my shoulder.“And you will heal her heart, Kai,” he
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Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 116 May’s Confession
Kai"I never thought a day would come when I would be the one to reveal her secret."May’s voice was thick with sorrow, as if the words physically pained her. "But I know she is in safer hands now. And my time… my time is numbered."She exhaled, a long, weary sigh, then met my gaze with quiet resignation. "So I will pass it on to you."Silence hung between us for a moment before she continued, her voice lower now, as if the truth itself was too fragile to speak aloud."My friend gave her to a desperate couple who lived in the West." She swallowed hard. "They had come to the southern border, pleading for adoption rights, but their regional Alpha denied them. Said they didn’t qualify."She paused, as if reliving the memory, before pressing on. "They took the baby west and raised her there. And that was all I knew… until recently."Slowly, she lifted her gaze to meet mine, something unspoken swimming in her eyes."When I saw her… it was like seeing a ghost." Her voice trembled, thick wit
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 115 A Word With May
KaiI handed her the tablet, my eyes fixed on her as she took it with trembling hands. The second her gaze landed on the image—the brutal carnage, the bodies, the sheer horror of it all—she gasped.Her breath hitched, and I gave her a moment to process. She needed it. The fear on her face was unmistakable."Look familiar?" I asked, my voice steady but firm.She turned to me, her wide, tear-filled eyes searching mine, her lips trembling as if she had already braced for an accusation."I don’t have compulsion abilities, Alpha," she blurted out, her voice cracking. "I swear, I had no hand in this."I shook my head immediately. "No, May. I know it wasn’t you."Relief flickered in her expression, but it was short-lived.I leaned forward, locking eyes with her. "There are only two people capable of something like this—James Moonchild and Michelle Westwood’s child."**Her body tensed, but I wasn’t done."The same child you took to safety."The colour drained from her face."Where is she, May
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 114 Austin’s Tantrum 2
KaiI studied Austin where he knelt, his face twisted with defiance, but there was something else in his eyes—something unsettling. Delusion.Had he truly convinced himself that his daughter still had a claim here? That this was supposed to be her home? We had already settled this at the summon—the very summon he initiated, lawyered up for, and dragged me through. And yet, here he was, spouting the same nonsense.I already felt violated, cheated—trapped into a contract I never agreed to, manipulated into a marriage I never wanted. But I refused to be bullied. I refused to be forced into submission. To comply would make me weak, and I was anything but weak.I leaned forward slightly, my voice even but sharp as a blade."I thought we finalized that at the summon, Austin. Your daughter should have remained in Rivercreek as their Luna—not here. I don’t need her here, and, frankly, you’ve done such a poor job raising her that I wouldn’t wish her on my people."A muscle ticked in his jaw, a
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 113 Austin’s Tantrum 1
Kai"I don’t trust Magnus either," I said, my voice measured, "but we can use him to gather intel on Draco. Only on Draco. None of the other nine. He must not be fully briefed—am I clear?"Darius gave a firm nod, understanding the limits I was setting.I exhaled, my mind already calculating the next step."More importantly, we need to figure out what really happened in that village. I don’t buy Abraham’s version of events. The silence surrounding it is unnatural—too clean. Either it was compulsion, or it was something far worse—a mass poisoning, a calculated slaughter designed to fuel a cause, propaganda at its darkest. We need to investigate it thoroughly, and if there are any survivors, we need to find them."I knew I was asking a lot. But this wasn’t just a task; it was a necessity."I’ll be joining the investigation myself," I added, glancing between them. "But we have to be inconspicuous. No one should know what we’re doing, not even a whisper of it. I have reason to believe Drac
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 112 Instructions
KaiI strode into my office, determination coursing through my veins. Today, I would get to the bottom of things—no distractions, no detours.The air felt charged with anticipation as I settled in, waiting for the others. Gabe was the first to arrive, his usual easygoing demeanour intact.I knew Darius would take a little longer; the exhaustion was bound to catch up with him. That was fine.Leaning back in my chair, I eyed Gabe with curiosity. “Heard you’ve been sparring with Adasha,” I said, arching a brow.A slow grin spread across his face—he knew exactly how I’d feel about that. “Didn’t want her missing you too much. There isn’t much to do around here, you know.” He chuckled, clearly enjoying himself.I huffed, but his words had my full attention. “She’s a tough one,” he continued, his tone carrying something close to admiration.“I haven’t even seen her wolf yet, but damn, she’s fierce. Gifted, no doubt—a true Luna. I gave it everything I had, and she still held her own. Didn’t b
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 111 Ready
KaiWe lay in bed, the quiet hum of the afternoon wrapping around us. I pulled her close, savoring the warmth of her body against mine.There were a thousand things demanding my attention, but at that moment, none of them mattered."So, you spent the entire time painting?" I asked, my fingers absentmindedly tracing patterns along her arm."Not really," she murmured, turning slightly to meet my gaze. "Gabe started training me yesterday. It was fun. It’s been a long time since I sparred with anyone. I really enjoyed it."I frowned, my muscles tensing.Gabriel never mentioned that. And while I trusted him, the thought of him sparring with her—touching her, even in training—didn’t sit right with me.Was he just helping her, or was he taking liberties?I knew I shouldn’t think like that, but with Adasha, jealousy seemed to be a demon I would struggle to tame."Henceforth, you spar with me," I said, my voice firm, leaving no room for debate.She chuckled softly, her eyes dancing with amusem
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 110 Rushing Home To You
KaiThe drive back to the East was long, stretching endlessly before me. I should have felt relief at returning home, at finally being able to put my territories in order—but instead, my mind was a battlefield.I needed to be on high alert. The families were meeting behind our backs, conspiring in whispers, and I had to uncover the truth before it was too late.Was it the Westwood child orchestrating this? Or was it James?Logic pointed to the former. James had never given cause for alarm in all these years. If it were him, we would have seen signs long ago.According to May’s account, if this ability—the power of compulsion—had existed for generations, we should have heard whispers of massacres long before I was even born.Yet, the first real event had only happened recently.That could mean only one thing.The perpetrator was either my age or younger—someone who had only just come into their power or someone who had been pushed to their limits, provoked like Michelle had been in the
Trapped In The Alpha's Shadow 109 A Talk With Draco 3
RandyDraco studied me, searching for a reaction, for some tell that I had more to hide. But I gave him nothing.I saw the exact moment when he realized he wasn’t going to get under my skin and silently conceded.I decided to press forward."That’s all I have to say about Jason," I stated firmly. "What happens in my pack is my business, Draco. And I don’t take kindly to you snooping around in it. I doubt you’d appreciate me digging into the affairs of the North, would you?"Draco exhaled, raising his hands in a slow, placating gesture. "He reached out to me, Randy. I didn’t go looking for him." His voice was even, but there was something insistent in his tone. "All I’m saying is we should question your in-laws and see what they know. It would put us ahead of Abraham and the others. We need to secure ourselves before they do."I chuckled, low and deliberate. The laugh wasn’t genuine—it was calculated, meant to throw him off, to make him second-guess his angle."Only a fool would take
Trapped 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
