All Chapters of Alpha's Runaway Bride.: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Jackson smirks, a cold, humorless expression that sends a shiver down her spine. “I’ll be back,” he replies, his tone dripping with cool certainty. “You can count on that.”It's a promise.Lily tilts her head slightly, a challenge in her eyes. “You should know,” she interjects, her voice steady and confident, “I’m one of the best in the city. Maybe even the best in the world. You won’t get far.”Jackson’s expression shifts, irritation flaring in his eyes. “You think you can protect her?” he scoffs, turning on his heel. “Good luck with that.” He strides away, the sound of his footsteps echoing in the tense silence.Maya watches as he gets back into his car, the engine roaring to life. The dark van behind him shifts gears, following him down the street. As the car disappears from view, Maya feels her knees weaken, the adrenaline of the confrontation leaving her shaky and vulnerable.“Whoa, easy there,” Lily says, reaching out to grab Maya’s shoulder, steadying her. “Let’s get somewhere

Later that evening, the house settles into a comfortable hush. The triplets are finally asleep, their small bodies nestled under colourful blankets, the remnants of their earlier excitement still visible in the way they clutch their new toys. Yuri stands at the door, peeking in to see the peaceful scene. “They really wore themselves out today,” he remarks, closing the door softly behind him.Maya nods, a smile lingering on her lips. “They always do that when you're here. It’s nice to see them so happy.”Yuri walks over to the couch, where he sinks into the plush cushions. “You did a great job with them,” he says, his voice sincere. “They’re amazing kids.”“Thanks,” Maya replies, her heart fluttering at the compliment. She heads into the kitchen, preparing two mugs of hot cocoa, the rich aroma filling the air. “Do you want marshmallows?” she calls over her shoulder.“Absolutely!” he replies, a playful tone in his voice.Maya chuckles softly as she adds a generous handful of marshmal

After a moment of silence, Jackson lifts his head, his eyes distant and haunted. "Leave me," he says, his voice barely above a whisper.The others quickly file out of the room, leaving the Alpha alone with his thoughts.Once he's certain he's alone, Jackson leans back in his chair, closing his eyes as he tries to make sense of the whirlwind of emotions swirling within him. The news of maya has shaken him to the core, dredging up memories and feelings he's worked so hard to bury.He thinks back to the countless hours he spent searching for Maya since the night they spent together. After that night…… Jackson couldn't stop thinking about her. And she had hid herself so well.And now, after all these years, it seems that his quest has been for naught – that she has someone else.Jackson clenches his fists, the familiar ache of betrayal and regret gnawing at his heart. He never wanted things to turn out this way, never intended to let it get to this point.His mind drifts to those preci

Just then, she hears the sound of muffled but distinctive speaking and one word manages to capture her attention."Mama!"She looks up, gaping. Her children….. but how?And then she sees them. They are inside the car, little hands placed against the glass as they call out to her."Mama!" "Over here, mama!"Before she knows what she's doing, she shoves off Jackson's suddenly loose grip on her arm and rushes to the car, throwing open the door and pulling her three little ones into a tight embrace."My babies," Maya whispers, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry." She peppers their faces with kisses, relishing in the feel of their warm bodies against her own.The triplets cling to their mother, their own eyes shimmering with tears. "We were so scared, Mama," Rose says, voice trembling.Maya looks up at Jackson, her expression hardening into one of pure hatred. "What have you done to them?" she demands, her voice dripping with venom.Jackson simply shakes his head

(One day earlier)Yuri's hand trembles as he holds his phone, the words on the screen piercing his heart like a dagger. "Maya's gone missing," the message reads. It's from Lily.He was currently at the registry securing passports for Maya and the kids. Cursing, he calls the grounds keeper of the safehouse who lives in the cabin at the edge of the forest, who immediately reports about strange men taking Maya and the kids. "What do you mean they've been taken?" Yuri exclaims, his heart racing. "I just left them there a few hours ago, they were supposed to be safe!"The worker on the other end of the line explains in a shaky voice, "I-I don't know the details, sir. I was in my quarters when I heard some commotion outside. By the time I went to investigate, a van was pulling away and Maya and the children were nowhere to be seen." Yuri slams his fist on the counter, causing the registry worker to jump. "Damn it!" he curses. "Did you at least get a look at the licence plate or a descri