All Chapters of The Alpha’s reckoning : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

LISA’S POV“Lis,” Jessica called out from the bedroom.“Yeah?” I answered, walking out of the bathroom.“I forgot to tell you, Dad’s invited us to dinner.” What! The last thing I wanted was to go out, much less for a dinner where I have to smile and act nice all night. With all the events of today, I want to stay back and get some sleep. Plus, Adam is definitely going to be there, and he is the last person I’d want to see tonight.“I’m sorry, Lis. I should’ve told you about it earlier; it totally slipped my mind.”“I think I’m gonna pass,” I said, falling into the bed.“What do you mean, you’ll pass? You know everyone is going to be there, and I can’t face those oldies alone.”“I’ve had a long day, Jessie, and all I want to do is get some sleep.”I still haven’t fully recovered from whatever it was Kyle drugged me with, plus tomorrow is going to be very busy for me. All thanks to Ronan and his stupid goons who kidnapped me, ruining my whole schedule.“Can’t you please come with me? I

**LISA’S POV**Holding onto the railing tighter, I take deep breaths to calm my nerves. Opening my eyes, I scan the view, and my gaze lands on the backyard.I don’t think I should be acting like this. I’m supposed to be in the crowd, laughing and having fun with everyone in the backyard. Even the kids are mingling, and getting along better with people.“This is where you’ve been hiding, eh?” My lips twitch to the side as a smile spreads across my face when I hear the familiar thick Spanish accent.“Who said I’m hiding?” I turn to face the old man standing a few feet away from me. As usual, his brown hair with a few streaks of grey is slicked to perfection, and his black tux is tailored and fitted. If you didn't know better, you might think he’s a businessman or a mafia boss.Sergio never misses a chance to dress up. "What is a gentleman without his tux?" he’d say every time Jessica and I commented on him wearing a tux to occasions that didn’t require it, just like tonight, which is su

LISA'S POV"Your driver is here!" Jessica yelled, pulling me from where I was leaning against the car. Of course, the so-called driver is Adam. He strolled over with a sleeping Sara in his arms while Salvador walked beside him.The smug look on her face said everything. I should’ve known the driver would be Adam. I really don't understand her obsession with playing Cupid between me and her cousin.I don’t think matchmaking is something a twenty-six-year-old should be doing. For crying out loud.And it’s not like she doesn’t have work or other things to keep her busy—she does. But somehow, she always makes time for this side gig of hers. Now that I think about it, Jessica was the reason we dated in the first place.She kept suggesting crazy things and then backed them up by saying stuff like, "You guys have great chemistry.""Salvy love, get in the car. Mommy needs to have a word with Aunt Jessica," I said, pulling Jessica further away from Adam and Salvador."Before you say anything,

LISA’S POV“What do you want to talk about?” Adam hands me a bottle of water as we sit on the bench.“Thank you,” I whisper, taking the bottle from him. I watch as he takes a sip from his bottle while I stay put, with no intention of opening mine. I don’t think I can drink water right now.“Everyone still thinks we are dating,” the words roll off my lips with much effort. I didn't know how to state it or how I should approach him, but I need to. We have to address this and clear this up with the family, with Jessica to be precise.“They do?,” he raises an eyebrow at me with a smile.“Don’t give me that, Adam,” I glare at him.“I’m sorry,” he chuckles. “I’m joking.”“I think it’s time we…” I stop mid-sentence when his phone starts ringing. He takes it out of his pocket. “I need to take this,” he says as he stands up, leaving me on the bench.Moments later, he is still on the call. When he finally ends it, he jogs back to where I’m sitting, fidgeting with the sealed bottle of water he g

LISA’S POV“Perfect,” Marian chirped in before I could tell Ronan to go look by himself, and if he didn't find it, he should try using a map or something. “Lisa, my dear, you should get me some horsetail radish leaves while you guys are at it. I'll be in the still room when you get back,” she didn't wait for my response before taking off. I can't make out whose side she is on. is it me or is she trying to help Ronan in this little game he is playing with me? “Shall we?” he asked again. The fury clouding my vision was making its way to my chest, and if I said anything to him right now, it would probably be something I would regret later on.So I took a deep breath, letting it out slowly, and walked towards the doors out of the house, making a beeline for the woods. I could feel his heavy steps following behind me.the woods looked a bit different but the scent is just like I knew it to be dense, eerie, mysterious yet calming and peaceful at the same time.“Are you sure you know where