All Chapters of CLAIMING HAILEY : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

HAILEYThe packhouse hovered above me, its shadow stretching across the worn stone path as I mounted the creaking stairs; the weight of the laundry basket tugged at my arms, heavy with the scent of detergent, damp fabric, and bleach that clung to my skin. It was as if the building lived and breathed through its thick walls and heavy beams, exuding an unshakable power weighing upon me like a cage of a reminder of my place within this space of elitism.None of the clothes in the basket belonged to me. They never did. My days had turned into a monotonous cycle of scrubbing floors, folding linens, and tending to tasks nobody else would touch. It wasn't just work; it was a prison. And the walls felt closer ànd suffocating every day. Hope looks like such an impossible fantasy.But something was off today. The air vibrated with tension, an èlectric feeling I couldn't quite place. The source? Marissa Devaro. The pack had spent weeks preparing for her arrival, and now she was here—Thomas's cho

HAILEYAs the warriors pulled me into the thick jungle, their hands clutching me like iron chains, my legs shook. My bare feet scraped the hard ground as I stumbled over sharp pebbles and roots. Behind me, the eerie darkness of the tall trees engulfed the reassuring brightness of the neon lights of the human settlement. "Please," I pleaded in a raspy voice. "You're not understanding—" The taller warrior yelled, "Save it," in a contemptuous and icy tone. "Thomas will make the final decision regarding you." Thomas. I was overcome with terror at the mere mention of the word. As Alpha, Thomas was everything the pack admired and feared: ruthless, fiercely traditional, and uncompromising but a coward and manipulator behind it all. Defiance was not tolerated by him. My behaviour would be considered betrayal. I could hear Amenia's stern but reassuring voice stirring in my head. "Remain strong Hailey. We will overcome this. I wanted to believe her, but I was too terrified to react. It felt lik

HAILEYThe damp, stale air of the dungeon clung to my skin like a second layer, heavy and suffocating. The cold stone walls of my cell pressed in on me, their silence only broken by the occasional drip of water somewhere in the dark. I pulled my knees to my chest, shivering, trying to keep myself together.I hadn’t eaten since they’d thrown me down here. Not that the scraps they offered could be called food. My throat was parched and my stomach hollow, but those were the least of my worries. The guards made sure of that.“You think you’re too good for the pack, huh?” one sneered, his voice rough and filled with cruelty.I didn’t answer. Experience had taught me that silence was safer.“Don’t ignore me!” His boot slammed against the bars, making them shake.I flinched but kept my mouth shut, staring at the damp floor beneath me.“Look at her,” another guard laughed. “She’s too scared to talk. The big, brave little wolfless orphan sneaking off to work with humans being reminded —she’s n

RYANThe mating ceremony preparations continued around me the next day, the pack buzzing with energy. Marissa’s wolves moved about in organized chaos, ensuring every detail of the event was perfect. But none of it mattered. My wolf was restless, pacing inside me, clawing for release and completely distorted, and I couldn't figure out why since my ability to regulate my emotions has always been perfect.The scent of my mate lingered like a ghost, faint but undeniable. It clung to the air, and worse, it clung to Flora.Logan stood beside me, his shoulders tense. He hadn’t left Flora’s side since our arrival, and the conflicted look on his face mirrored my turmoil.“Alpha,” he said, his voice low as he glanced at Flora. “We need to talk.”I nodded sharply. “Not here. Follow me.”Flora’s eyes darted between us nervously, but she didn’t resist as Logan guided her away from the crowd. We entered a quiet room in the packhouse, the hum of the preparations fading behind the closed door.“Expla

HAILEY I am in a daze because I am finally leaving this group; I will never again be despised, mistreated, abandoned, or forsaken. It feels so unbelievable and unreal, and even though I'm In the Cidar pack, however, nothing ever remained straightforward for very long. I went to the kitchen to get a drink of water because I was thirsty. It was hard to leave Ryan because he was always staring at me, but he was talking to his beta, so I slipped away while it seemed like a good idea, but now that it's too quiet, it's starting to seem like a bad idea. I shuddered uncontrollably as soon as I felt Thomas before he even spoke. "Hailey," he murmured fluidly as he moved into my line of sight. With my heart pounding, I froze. My heart beats unsteadily, and my palms sweat profusely. "Pardon me, Alpha Thomas," I said, maintaining a steady tone. He remained still. Rather, he leaned forward, a smile twisting his lips. "Little Omega, you've been making quite a fuss. The Alpha King has had his sight