All Chapters of The Alpha’s Second Chance Human Mate: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Lila Reid walked through the grand hallway of the vacation home, the soft click of her heels echoing against the polished wooden floor. She was headed to her father's study, intending to ask him about their plans for the evening. The summer sun filtered through the large windows, casting long shadows that danced on the walls.As she approached the partially open door, she heard her father's deep voice, laced with a tone she had come to recognize as authoritative. Curiosity piqued, Lila paused just outside, her hand hovering near the doorknob."Well, the next election, we are bringing Christian Houghton as a flag bearer," her father said. There was a rustling of papers, followed by the distinct clink of ice in a glass.Her sister's voice chimed in, light and airy but with an undercurrent of seriousness. "He needs a wife, and it's time for Lila to start settling down. She will marry sensibly. The union of the two families would be… beneficial to all of us."Lila's breath caught in her t

"Marshall, old friend, you came! I didn't think you would accept my offer," Senator Connor Reid said, shaking Caleb’s hand warmly."Well, I didn’t think I’d come either. Never imagined I’d end up babysitting, but here we are," Caleb replied with a chuckle."Please, have a seat," Connor said, gesturing to the chair in front of his desk. Caleb sat down as Connor passed him a file. Raising his eyebrows, Caleb opened it."Everything you need to know about my daughter is in that file," Connor said, his voice a mix of pride and anxiety. Caleb was curious which of Connor's daughters he’d be protecting."My daughter is very precious to me," Connor added.Caleb didn’t even look up as he absorbed the information, skimming through a wealth of family photographs of Connor’s daughter, from baby pictures to her current age. She had always been stunning, but something caught his eye—she wore fancy lace gloves in pictures from when she was fourteen to now. Her once-bright eyes, full of innocence and

She mustered up the courage to speak up. "Father, I appreciate your consideration, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for such a big gathering. It's overwhelming for me, and I fear I won't be able to handle it well." Her father leaned forward, his expression softening. "Lila, I understand your concern, but this gala is crucial for me. Many shareholders and investors will be there. Rumors are circulating about you, and my opponents are using them to ruin my political career. You know how much that means to me." Lila bit her lip, feeling torn between her fear of large crowds and the desire to make her father proud. He had always been understanding, never forcing her into the limelight. For him to ask this of her meant it was important. For years, she had read the rumors but had never thought they would affect her father so deeply. Alice crossed her arms, clearly not convinced. "There must be another way, Father. Lila can contribute in other meaningful ways without subjecting herself t

Remarkably, he stood firm and unwavering, unaffected by the collision. In a swift and fluid motion, his agile arms shot out, swiftly catching her before she fell."Careful now," he whispered gently, his voice soothing as he effortlessly supported her until she regained her balance and stood steadily on her own feet again."Okay?" he asked, his gaze fixed on her, yet revealing nothing in his expression. His expression remained stoic and unreadable, leaving her longing for the warmth and security she had felt when pressed against his broad chest.The crisp white collar of his shirt and impeccably knotted gray tie served as a mere facade, unable to conceal the raw magnetism that practically emanated from him.In her mind, he embodied the epitome of perfection, surpassing even the most strikingly beautiful men she had seen in movies. He exuded a masculine aura, emanating strength, maturity, and an undeniable primal energy that seemed to course through his veins.Oh God.Lila's body stiffe

Lila stabbed a button to slow down the treadmill and bent her body across the machine, panting as the track came to a stop. Sweat dripped down her skin, sticking in her hair. Her lungs ached. Her whole body felt like it was on fire. She had been going out of her damn mind. It had been four days since Caleb arrived at her house, and she had been officially losing it. He had been everywhere. Everywhere she turned. He was currently working on fitting her new security system, installing cameras, lights, blinds, gates, locks, alarms. The whole nine yards. He would wake up every morning, dressed in jeans and t-shirts, and spend all day screwing and wiring and hammering. Lila couldn't help but admire his flexing abs and bulging biceps as she struggled to catch her breath. Her mind was consumed with thoughts of him, and the air felt thick with their shared tension. Groaning, she grabbed her phone and left the basement gym, her legs feeling shaky from the intense workout. Working out