All Chapters of THE WOLF WITHIN:CLAIMED BY THE ALPHA: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

"Here, this is for you." Sarah hands me the plate, a grin spreading across her face."You didn’t come down for dinner, so I thought I should bring you some," she says casually.I glance at her, then at Audrey, my suspicion flaring."Are they feeding me before they kill me?" I think to myself, my fingers twitching slightly."Thanks, Sarah. That’s very thoughtful," I respond, forcing a polite smile.I put the plate on my bedside table and cross my arms, waiting for the real reason they’re here to unfold.Audrey finally speaks, breaking the tense silence, "I’m here to talk to you.""Okay," I respond, bracing myself.I motion for her to sit on the couch, and she takes the seat, smoothing out the fabric of her dress. Sarah sits on the edge of my bed, watching me closely.Audrey exhales, "I came here to apologize." She begins.A wave of unexpected relief washes over me, and my eyes squint surprisingly."What are you apologizing for?"Audrey shifts uncomfortably before speaking again. "I’ve

"Have a seat, Ingrid." Ezra motions to the chair beside him.I do as he says, and sit beside him and directly opposite Aiden. I feel his gaze on me from the corner of his eye, but I ignore it, keeping my expression neutral.Ezra takes a moment to introduce me to some unfamiliar faces. Most of them are alphas from different packs.The tension in the room can be felt. it's thick with unspoken resentment and frustration."So, how are we going to handle this Silas guy?" alpha Micheal throws the question out with no hesitation, straight to the point.My stomach churns instantly, and a lump forms in my throat.I can feel Ezra and Aiden watching me, waiting for my reaction, but I keep my eyes locked on Michael, a man with a hardened gaze and a voice that commands attention."This man has been a pain in my ass for as long as I can remember. Why has no one done anything about it?" Another alpha asks, his voice edged with frustration.Silence falls over the room as they look around at each oth

The moment Lucian storms out of the room, tension crackles in the air like a brewing storm. The silence is brief but then shattered instantly by Michael slamming his hand on the table."We need him, Ezra. His pack is full of warriors," Michael claims, tapping his hand against the wooden table with sharp, deliberate movements."He’s not wrong," another alpha chimes in, crossing his arms over his chest. "Lucian may be arrogant, but he is a strong alpha. His pack follows him with unwavering loyalty. We need to bring him back."The third alpha, who had been quiet until now, leans forward. "Without him, our chances against Silas weaken considerably. Like it or not, we need him."Ezra exhales sharply and sinks into his chair, rubbing his temples as if trying to fight off a raging headache."Clearly, he doesn’t want to be here. What can we do?" He asks, his voice quieter now, tinged with frustration and something that looks like defeat."We need to sweeten the deal. That’s what we must do,"

LUCIAN."Lucian, there are people here to see you." Dash’s voice interrupts my focus as I go through some documents, sipping my coffee.I exhale sharply, already irritated."Who is it? Can they wait?" I growl, not in the mood for unnecessary disruptions."It’s the Alphas. They are here to talk to you."That gets my attention. I set my cup down and rub my temples.If they are here in person, it must be something serious. I take a deep breath before nodding."Send them in."I lean back in my chair, waiting for whatever nonsense they’ve come to throw at me.The three Alphas step into my office, each carrying the weight of something unspoken.I motion for them to sit, but none of them speak right away. I already don’t like this."To what do I owe this visit?" I ask, cutting straight to the point.They glance at one another before turning to Michael, who shifts uncomfortably in his seat."I don’t have all day. Someone speak or get the fuck out." I bark, my patience wearing thin.Michael cle

LUCIAN"Hey, Dash, I just got word from one of the Alphas that were here." I blurt, a slow smile stretching across my face as I swirl the whiskey in my glass."It looks like there's going to be a ceremony."Dash, who had been lounging on the couch across from me, straightens up, confusion creasing his brow, "What kind of ceremony?"I take a deliberate sip of my drink, letting the words roll off my tongue."it seems like Ingrid has agreed to become my Luna." I respond.Silence follows for a minute until Dash rises on his feet and begins pacing the room."You're marrying that bitch?" he sneers. "She broke my leg and fled."I chuckle escapes my lips shaking my head at his dramatics."No, Dash. You attacked her, and she beat you up. That’s what happened." I remind him, giggling.Dash turns to face me, his fangs peeking out as a low growl rumbles in his chest."I will not let you marry her." He threatens, his breathing increasing by the second.My amusement fades instantly and my grip tigh