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Chapter 9: Alpha
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Sitting in front of Alpha Rhett’s desk felt like being on trial—except I wasn’t guilty of anything. I wasn’t even sure what was happening, but I could feel the weight of his eyes on me, sharp and calculating. My mom sat beside me, her posture rigid, but her eyes were still distant. It was like she was physically there, but mentally, she had drifted somewhere else entirely.Alpha Rhett leaned back in his chair, folding his arms across his chest, eyes never leaving mine. For a long moment, the room was silent, heavy with anticipation. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, not sure what to expect. But then, he broke the silence.“Tell me about yourself,” he said, his voice stern but not unkind. It wasn’t a friendly request—it felt more like an order. Like he needed to know who I was, what I was, what I could bring to the table.I swallowed hard. “I’m Aurelia,” I started, my voice quiet, unsure. “I’m from Arizona. I came here with my mom.”Alpha Rhett raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed.
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The cabin was finally ready. It was small but comfortable, with a single bedroom, an open space that served as the kitchen, dining area, and living room, and a loft where I created a cozy reading nook. I hung some of the dresses I found in the chest, which I will wash later and carefully laid out the photographs and other trinkets on a small wooden table. The space felt like mine now—a mix of old and new, of discovery and belonging.“Aury, are you ready? Get your bow,” my mom called from the doorway.We were heading out to hunt—Alpha Rhett had made it clear that we had to provide for ourselves. The elk we caught would last a week, with its bones useful for making broth, and the antlers could be crafted into knife handles or even jewelry for trade. The hide would be turned into satchels and other items we could exchange for supplies. I was learning so much.“It’s amazing how I forgot all these skills in Arizona,” my mom mused as she opened the cabin door. “But now that I’m here, it’s a
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Jasmine and I arrived at the greenhouse, hoping to score some apples after training. She won the race, but I didn’t do too badly. The training was definitely helping me build stamina.“So, what’s your name? Or am I calling you ‘Ugly Face’ forever?” I teased.“Jasmine. Or ‘Highness.’ I can go either way,” she replied with a smirk.“Aurelia. Aury for short.” I smiled. “Nice to meet you.”“Aury… hm… I like it.” She tilted her head. “So, why are you here?”I shrugged. “Taking a break from my life. Learning new things. Getting close to my mom’s roots. Your standard Eat, Pray, Love—minus the love part.”“I thought you were just some bimbo here for a vacation,” she admitted, “but I see you actually trying to learn and be independent. I appreciate that.” Then she smirked. “You suck at everything, though. But at least you’re trying.”“Okay, I don’t suck that bad,” I shot back, pretending to be offended. “And for your information, I’m great at fishing.”She laughed, and I joined in.We spent th
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I arrived at the secret training location, which turned out to be the same place where my mom and I had been fishing when we were attacked by the bear. I spotted Gamma Brandon—and Alpha Rhett. What is he doing here?“Hi, Aurelia. Come on over, you’re right on time,” said Gamma Brandon.“Hi. You mean I’m early, right? Where is everyone else?” I asked, glancing around.“It’s just us. You have a lot of catching up to do,” he replied. Then, shooting a pointed look at the Alpha, he added, “And there’s no better sparring partner than our Alpha here.”I looked between the two of them, sensing something unspoken passing between them, but I had no clue what it was about.“Okay… just don’t beat me up too badly,” I said, giving a nervous laugh. “I still have morning training, and I’d really like to survive it. Oh, and maybe—just maybe—land one punch?”Gamma Brandon chuckled, but Alpha Rhett remained as serious as ever. Tough crowd.“Alright, let’s get into position,” Gamma Brandon instructed. “I
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