All Chapters of Alpha or Lycan : Otsana's Dilemma : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

~Otsana I gazed up at the faint sliver of sunlight that pierced through the small peephole in my dungeon. It was a cruel reminder of the world outside, a world I hadn’t seen for nearly three days. My throat burned with thirst, and my stomach twisted painfully with hunger. It felt like an eternity since I had tasted food or water, and my strength was rapidly fading. Cabin, the man who held me hostage, was a monster. That much I knew for certain. The mere thought of him filled me with a deep, seething hatred. He was the kind of man I couldn’t stand to be around for even a second. The resentment I harbored for him was overwhelming, and it only grew with each passing hour in this miserable place. Suddenly, the heavy door to the dungeon creaked open, and I squinted against the sudden influx of light. My heart skipped a beat when I saw who stood in the doorway. It was Callan and Jasper. Relief surged through me at the sight of them, but a pang of disappointment followed when I realized R

~Ralph I couldn’t shake the thought of the rogues lurking out there, planning their next move. Every fiber of my being screamed that they were waiting, biding their time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike again. I sat in a dimly lit room with Callan and my brother, Jasper, discussing strategies. My frustration was reaching a boiling point. “We can’t let them strike again,” I yelled, slamming my fist down on the bed, the anger consuming me. “We need to find them before they come for us again.” I tried to get up, to do something, anything. But my body, weakened from the brutal journey back, betrayed me. I collapsed back onto the bed, my muscles trembling with exhaustion. I hated this—hated feeling so powerless, so vulnerable. Every part of me wanted to get out there and hunt them down myself, but I was still too weak from the battle, the long, arduous trek back that nearly killed me. My mind was sharp, but my body refused to cooperate. “I have to get up,” I muttered through g

~Ralph It's been weeks since Jasper returned with his son. Ever since, even with all the chaos going on in the pack, I've had a gnawing feeling that something bad was about to happen. I know my brother loves me and would never intentionally hurt me, but his sudden appearance with his son has left me uneasy. I paced back and forth in my chambers, my thoughts spinning. What is Jasper up to? “Aren’t you excited about your brother? I mean, he’s back after all this time. That’s got to be a good thing, right? Now that Jasper’s here, we’ll be stronger than ever, him helping out during the rogue attack, is enough evidence that he was useful to the pack,” Callan said, his eyes practically gleaming with excitement. He clearly didn’t share the same doubts I did. While Callan was thrilled, I couldn’t stop the growing unease inside me. Jasper’s return wasn’t as simple as Callan thought. He hadn’t been around in years, and now he was back, bringing with him the possibility of change, of upheaval

~Ralph I seethed, my fists clenched at my sides as I pace the room. The very thought of my brother Jasper's betrayal sent a bolt of rage through me. I had never expected him to want to take the Alpha position from me, and now, he has turned against me. My Beta, Callan, watched me with concern. "What are we going to do about Jasper?" he asked, his voice low and even. "We can't let him take the Alpha position from you." My jaw tensed. Callan continued, his voice steady. "You had ruled the pack for years, ever since your father's death. And when Jasper disappeared, with everyone thinking he was dead, you stepped in as Alpha and led us with strength and conviction. Now, he returned with a son, to try and claim the Alpha position from you? I wouldn't stand for it. We wouldn't stand for it. You can't let him take it away from you." I stopped pacing, and turned to face Callan, my eyes burning with intensity. "You're right," I said, my voice low and dangerous. "I won't let Jasper take th

~Ralph I returned to my room, my mind reeling from my meeting with the seer. Her solution to my problem with my brother Jasper had been both unexpected and radical. She had suggested that I create a new clan from within the greyhound pack and give it to Jasper to rule. As I paced back and forth in my room, I found myself unable to shake the feeling of unease that settled in my gut. I knew that my brother was ambitious and would likely jump at the opportunity to rule his own clan, but what if he refuses? I ran my hand through my hair, frustration mounting as I tried to find an answer. If I agreed to the seer's plan, I would be giving up part of my pack, the very pack that I had sworn to protect and lead. But if I didn't, the conflict between Jasper and I could only escalate. I sat down heavily on my bed, the weight of the decision crushing me. My brother may be ruthless, but he was still family. Could I really turn my back on him? A knock sounded at the door, interrupting my though