Chapter 18 Reyna Cruz: “What?” Polline was shocked when I told her what Turner’s teacher had said to me. gel the “They said Turner was making up excuses all morning. There was no bullying or anything. That’s why I tried to bully’s name, but Turner keeps saying he can’t remember,” I rolled my eyes as … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 18” »
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“Is this my son?” Alpha Hunter exclaimed as he gazed at the little boy with me who bore a striking resemblance to him.”No! He isn’t,” I shouted, holding my son close and stepping away from him.”He looks just like me,” Hunter had his eyes fixed on my little boy, and that made me uneasy.He had never believed that I was carrying his child, and now he suddenly wanted the baby back?”No! You rejected me and my child. You no longer deserve us,” I muttered through gritted
teeth. When accused of cheating on her mate, Alpha King Hunter, Reyna believed her life was over. Rejected and pregnant, she found herself wandering the streets until she discovered a way out of the darkness. After rebuilding her life, Reyna returned to her ex-mate’s pack with their baby. But this time, things were different. She was no longer the fragile teen and refused to accept the Alpha who had wronged her in the past.
Chapter 17 Reyna Cruz: “Turner!” I took a seat in the chair next to his and swiveled his chair to face me. “What have I said about not wandering off by yourself?” I asked, my jaw tense. I was in the middle of a very stressful situation. With him here and Hunter giving him that … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 17” »
Chapter 16 Reyna Cruz: “Oh no! I’m so sorry,” Polline kept apologizing for the third time as I grumbled about Hunter spotting Turner. “Do you reckon he’ll figure it out?” I asked, getting all worked up. She gazed at me, offering a weak smile that made me feel a bit foolish. “How could he? Kids … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 16” »
Chapter 15 Hunter Sparrow I’ve been really stressed out ever since I saw that little kid with Reyna. Who could he be? Why was he saying she’s his mommy? “Babe! I’ll go get ready for dinner,” Tara’s high–pitched voice snapped me back to reality. I looked in her direction and then shook my head in disappointment. I’ve been trying my best to get used to her being around, but Reyna’s arrival has messed everything up. I couldn’t stand Tara for a second, and now it’s even worse. But I have to make it look like I can handle it. “Hunter!” Tara called out again, making me frown. I walked past her to get to my room before she could follow me there. If someone else were in her place, they would have quit and left a long time ago. She’s like a leech. I had figured out much earlier that I couldn’t be with her. My mind and wolf had never gotten over–Reyrla’s betrayal. “Hunter!” Tara quickly entered my room, stopping me from closing the door. “Are we going out?” she asked again, this time using a softer tone. I shouldn’t have made that call earlier. Just to let Reyna know I’ve moved on, I got myself into this trouble. “No!” I replied, not allowing her to manipulate me into feeling sorry for her. “Why not?” she asked, no longer pretending to be polite. “Because I just got back from work, and after the stunt you pulled in the office, I’m really upset,” said, my voice filled with irritation, and I noticed her eyes getting teary. “What’s going on here? Are you two arguing again?” Thankfully, my mom arrived just in time. I could count on her to defuse the situation. “He’s not taking me to the dinner he promised after seeing his ex again,” to my surprise, Tara wasn’t giving up. I gave her a stern look and continued glaring until she realized she couldn’t manipulate me, and she stepped away from me. 1/4 Chapter 15 +5 “His ex? What is she saying?” The expression on my mom’s face made it clear that it would be devastating news for her if it was true. “Hunter! What’s she saying?” Now that my mom had taken over, Tara stepped aside. “See how he’s glaring at me,” she murmured, giving my mother’s elbow a nudge. “Have you met her?” Mom didn’t even want to say her name. Reyna was like a banned name in our house. Even though years have gone by, my mom never forgave her for fooling around when she was with me. “She works at his office,” Tara quickly chimed in to inform my mom, whose eyes widened, and I glared. I didn’t want to get involved in this gossip. Tara had acted like she understood when I explained things to her at the office, but now she was back to complaining at home. “There’s no way she can work in his office. You must be wrong. Reyna wasn’t that qualified,” Mom chuckled a bit after convincing herself, but Tara just rolled her eyes. “Well, somehow she’s the top copywriter now,” Tara gestured dramatically with her arms. “Huh? Is it true? How did she become a copywriter? When she was kicked out, she was just a teenager. How could she have survived, let alone become a successful copywriter?” Mom breathed heavily, her dream to hear that Reyna was doing worse shattering. The last time Tara and I saw her at the mall, she was in a very bad condition. Tara came home dancing and told I my mother how Reyna looked terrible and old, using her words to express how happy she was at Reyna’s downfall. As for me, I couldn’t sleep for a week after that encounter. I couldn’t understand why she threw away everything for some flings. Why did she give up my love for those random werewolves? ‘Since you’ve already shared that much, why don’t you go outside and talk about it?” I had no intention of hanging around with these women and gossiping about my ex. Honestly, it was annoying to see Reyna doing so well. Where was Karm when you needed it? when you “But–,” Tara protested as my mom gently guided her out of my room. “Tell me everything,” I overheard my mom saying. I closed the door because I needed some time alone. The sight I witnessed today left me stunned. 2/4 Chapter 15 WILE +5 ‘How on earth did this happen? How did she end up with such a perfect life?‘ I complained to my wolf, who had been quiet since her return. “I don’t know, but I do know that it still hurts just as much, even though we’re no longer mates. Her betrayal will always be etched in our memory, making it hard to move on,’ Net complained, and I agreed with him. ‘What about that child? What do you think happened? Who could that child be?‘ I asked Net, as my mind had completely shut down. ‘I don’t know. Maybe she got together with someone after she got kicked out of the pack and had the boy? It makes sense, you know. The kid looks just the right age,‘ Net was on the money. ‘That would explain how she’s doing so well now. Maybe that person helped her,‘ I grumbled while shaking my head in disapproval. It felt so unjust. After toying with my emotions and cheating on me, she managed to land such a perfect life. The last time I saw her, she was a mess. Part of me felt sorry for her back then, but I convinced myself that it was her own doing. Little did I know, karma doesn’t really exist. … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 15” »
Chapter 14 Reyna Cruz: “So, have you prepared the rough draft?” Hunter inquired, keeping his head down and acting indifferent as I entered the office. Not that I was complaining. I didn’t want him to acknowledge me either. My brain was barely functioning. But it wasn’t because of Hunter. This time, I’ve got a new mate, and I couldn’t stop wondering who he might be. “I think Miss Reyna can’t seem to focus. I’ll go get some coffee and maybe some snacks to spice up this meeting,” Jeffrey’s playful voice jolted me awake. I glanced at him and then at Hunter, who was glaring at me through his brows. “Right! Now we’ve got to put up with this behavior,” Hunter commented under his breath. I’m sure he was tolerating me because I was the best they could have hired, personally recommended by the Rogue King himself. He had seen my work and loved it. Now, Hunter had to endure my presence, and it seemed to be driving him. crazy. “I’m so sorry for being absent–minded today,” I excused Jeffery with a smile. He was such a great guy, and I had never met him before. Back when I was the pack’s Luna, he wasn’t Hunter’s assistant. “It’s not a problem at all. I’ll go grab some snacks,” Jeffery got up from his seat and hurried out of the office. Only then did I realize that I was now left alone to deal with the meanest person ever. How had I never seen this side of him before? Or maybe he was simply being toxic towards me. “So, this is the rough draft I’ve been working on,” I cleared my throat and presented the file. He leaned back in his chair and made a phone call without excusing himself. I wished I could confront him. I clenched my jaw and leaned back, taking slow and steady breaths to calm myself down. “Sure, babe. I’ll be home early. I’ll take you out for the dinner I promised,” he spoke loudly, making me shake my head at his audacity. I knew what he was trying to do. As if kicking me out of the pack wasn’t enough, now he was toying with my feelings again. However, even if it hurt, I wouldn’t show it to him. 1/4 Chapter 14 +5 “Love you, bye!” he hung up with a smile on his face and then cleared his throat to get my attention. “Sorry, that was my devoted, precious mate,” he finally excused, emphasizing the word ‘loyal.” “Aha!” I nodded, and then suddenly, I burst into laughter while shaking my head. He narrowed his eyes, questioning my reaction because he intended to make me cry. “I hope you remain faithful to her as well,” I finally stopped smiling and made a direct eye contact with him. But before he could respond, Jeffery returned. We immersed ourselves in work for at least two hours and managed to accomplish a lot. It felt strange working in an office with my ex, the same person I used to prepare lunch boxes for when he headed to the office. Jeffery left before us because I was occupied with collecting the files. As I focused on my task, the door suddenly swung open, and in walked the person I never wanted to see again. My body tensed up, but I didn’t raise my head. Every inch of my being froze at her scent. “My baby!” Tara rushed over to the other side of the table and wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling her body close to his and kissing him on the l*ps. I sneakily raised my eyes and saw Hunter looking at me, “What are you doing here?” Hunter asked, but his voice sounded monotone. ‘I wanted to surprise you,” she said, all giggly and happy, seemingly content after taking my mate. It was when her eyes fell on me that silence enveloped her. “Hunter! What is she doing here?” Her tone turned harsh, and her voice grew louder. I took a deep breath, straightened my posture, and folded my arms over my chest. “She’s the new copywriter,” Hunter replied a bit dryly, but it was her erratic breathing that drew my attention. “She doesn’t know a thing,” Tara yelled, grabbing the files in front of me and opening them. She then dropped them on the table and attempted to reach where I was. “Why are you here?” she screamed while Hunter grabbed her by the arms and pulled her back. “Don’t make a scene here,” he hissed. I noticed his tight grip around her arm, which looked painful. “Why didn’t you tell me that you hired her? In fact, why did you hire her?” She was constantly breathing heavily 2/4 and complaining. “I don’t have to answer to you for office matters,” all the fake love he had shown on the phone prior to this was exposed by his response to her agitation. “Your mate didn’t hire me,” as I started to speak, she pointed her finger at me and hushed me down. “I’m not even talking to you,” she said, tears in her eyes, warning me not to engage with her through her gaze. “Okay,” I shrugged and grabbed my bag, intending to leave, when she continued on her own.. “How can you show your face after what you did?” Her comment made me clench my jaw. “And how can you let her work here? Don’t you remember how she practically spat on your face by sleeping with someone else?” As she kept complaining, I had had enough. I turned around and slammed the file on the desk, and she finally fell silent. Hunter gave me a threatening look, but I didn’t care. “I’m not here because your mate hired me: I was hired by the Rogue King due to my qualifications and achievements. This is an office, not an alpha king’s mansion where you can plot and plan my character assassination. So, I would suggest you stop bringing personal matters into the office, or I’ll have to inform the Rogue King and the company about why I’m no longer working here,” I warned, my gaze shifting from her … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 14” »
Chapter 13 Reyna Cruz: “What handsome man? There are handsome men in the woods?” Polline had been asking me that question ever since I had returned home. I replied with my mouth full of hash browns, stuffing my face with whatever she had served me. I was ravenously hungry, as if I hadn’t eaten in days. “Is that why they tell us not to go to the woods?” Polline joked. “Daughter, you’re clinging onto his coat for way too long. Why haven’t you showered already?” As she brought it up, I realized she wasn’t joking. I had been wrapped in his coat and hadn’t even thought about changing or taking a shower. “Right! I’d better go change before Turner sees me like this. I don’t want him to be too afraid of the outside world,” I hastily got up from near the kitchen counter and wiped my hands clean with a napkin, making sure no food dropped on his coat. “By the way, you should have asked the gentleman to come over for a cup of coffee,” Polline sounded eager and excited, but it was only then that I decided to share the rest of the story. “Actually, I didn’t even thank him. I just ran back home,” I pouted, biting my lower lip, and she stopped flipping the pancake to give me a disapproving glare. “Why?” she nearly yelled at me, showing her disapproval. “I got too afraid of him,” now that I was back in the comfort of my own house, I was starting to realize how cowardly and ungrateful I had been. “Because of his handsomeness?” Polline criticized my behavior. “Ugh! Now I’m feeling guilty. But I had the roughest night, so all sorts of questions and alarm bells were ringing in my head. In fact, there was something about him. Something else happened last night, and since I couldn’t confirm what it was, I just didn’t feel comfortable leading him back to my home, which I share with you and my child,” I explained. The way she shrugged and nodded made it clear that she understood my perspective. 1/4 “Fine! Maybe I was being too dramatic. If it’s in your favor, you two will meet again,” she added, but I wasn’t so sure about that.. I had no plans to return to the woods at night, or even during the day for that matter. The woods were the last place I wanted to be.. The safe park for transitioning was the best. I was thankful to the rogue king for creating such secure environments. I headed back to my bedroom and rushed into the bathroom to remove his coat. His scent was overwhelmingly strong and had a peculiar effect on me. Just as I was about to step into the shower, I heard Nera waking up. ‘Mate!‘ She let out a cry, and I frowned, narrowing my eyes in her direction. ‘Are you alright?‘ I asked, pausing before getting into the shower to give her some attention. She appeared a bit disturbed. The fact that she had awakened calling for a mate made me feel a pang of sadness. She must miss having a mate, ‘Where did he go?‘ she inquired in a soft tone, yawning and sounding like she was feeling much better. ‘We don’t have a mate anymore. Did you wake up in the past?‘ I chuckled a bit, not wanting to focus on the mate conversation and hurt our feelings. ‘I’m talking about him,‘ she continued to say with a very confident voice, and I took a moment to understand her, ‘Our second chance mate,‘ the moment she added that, memories from last night flooded my mind, and remembered the feeling of the mate bond with him. My heart skipped a beat as she waited for my response. ‘Oh, no!‘ I exclaimed, realizing that the thing keeping me from staying wasn’t just fear, but the fact that we had found our second chance mate. ‘Wait a minute,‘ she immediately yelled out as she read my thoughts. ‘I ran away from him and didn’t even thank him,’ I cursed, quickly opening the shower to step under it. 2/4 had another mate to contend with. ‘But who was he? Did you even ask for his name?‘ Nera continued to pester me even as I tried to focus on the shower, hoping the tears of helplessness leaving my eyes would go unnoticed. ‘I didn’t and I don’t regret it,‘ I mumbled. I left the bathroom after getting cleaned up and dressed for the office. Previously, I wasn’t sure if I could continue doing this job, or if I should take a day off. But now, after the events of last night, I didn’t want to sit around the house. “I must get these thoughts off my mind,” I thought to myself, attempting to focus on the breakfast in front of me. “Someone seems feisty,” Polline noticed my struggle to spread butter on the toast, a task that shouldn’t have been so difficult, and asked about my agitation. “I’m just worried I’ll have to see that jerk again today,” I lied. The truth was that the problem had shifted. I no longer wanted to face my second chance mate. The idea of loving anyone again just didn’t sit well with me. “So what? Avoid him and do your job. You’ve worked really hard to be here today. Don’t let him ruin it for you,” it only she knew what else was bothering me. The reason I didn’t tell Polline about my second chance mate was that I knew she would suggest I find him and give him a chance–something I didn’t want to do. “Can you please take Turner to the shopping mall because I might be late today?” I asked Polline while reading Jeffery’s message. He had informed me that they would be planning the rough idea for something today, “Sure, you don’t have to ask,” she replied, but with a skeptical look on her face. I was worried she might sense my odd behavior and question my actions. By that time, I had already left for the office in my car. … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 13” »
Chapter 12 Reyna Cruz: I woke Polline up, instructing her to stay vigilant for Turner while I dashed out of the house, heading in the direction of the woods. I’d heard stories of rogue attacks on the streets and roads at night, and I could only imagine how much worse it might be in the woods. As I ran like a madwoman, fear began to overwhelm me. I’d had moments when I’d felt the urge to transition, but since there had never been an emergency, I’d never had to transform at night. Usually, Polline and I would go to the park to safely transition, but the park was certainly closed at this hour. I couldn’t understand why Nera had transitioned so suddenly tonight. Unfortunately, the full moon served as a reminder of another precious thing I had to let go of. After being cast out, I’d stopped following the ritual of running with the werewolves on full moon nights. No rogue ventured out during a full moon because they knew the dangerous rogues would be lurking. ‘Please, try not to wander off, I urged Nera as I stood in the woods, looking around while feeling my bones shift painfully. Suddenly, I heard someone approaching, and there was a lot of rustling in the woods. The howling grew intense. It was no surprise that I wasn’t alone in the woods. “My wolf is very… powerful,” I yelled in an attempt to frighten off whoever was closing in on me. But they could sense my fear. It didn’t take long for fully transformed wolves to leap out from behind the bushes. My heart skipped a beat as observed how massive and ferocious they appeared. They had fully surrendered to their wolf instincts, and there seemed to be no restraint. They hissed and circled around me as I knelt on the ground. I found myself contemplating whether transitioning was a good idea. The fear was that they might hurt Nera. ‘It doesn’t matter. No matter which one of us they hurt, we’ll both feel the pain,’ Nera argued, noticing my resistance to the transformation. ‘At least I can endure the pain better. Let me take over,‘ she urged, scolding me for trying to protect her, even though my human self was more inclined to feel the pain. 1/5 Chapter 12 I didn’t heed Nera’s advice. A wolf pounced on me, sinking its teeth into the back of my neck, causing my legs to tremble and me to fall to the ground. “ARGHH!” I couldn’t resist the transition now. My body fought to transform, but another wolf attacked me, sinking its teeth into my ankle and dragging me, while the others bit me on my head and back. The pain was excruciating. Their teeth pierced my skin, and blood flowed with each bite. Every time Nera tried to initiate the transition, their bites disrupted my focus. For an omega like me, it took a great deal of strength to complete the, transformation. “AH!” Suddenly, a loud growl reverberated through the air, and one of the wolves was flung away from my side. 1. felt immediate relief as his teeth were no longer embedded in my flesh. And then another one! One more! Finally, the wolf gripping my ankle in its teeth was thrown aside. I lay still, moving only slightly to witness a large red wolf attacking the others. He was nothing like them. I struggled to maintain consciousness as the wolf took care of the attackers. Staying awake was my top priority If I could just relax my muscles a bit, I might be able to complete my transformation and make my way back home. The fear of them returning still haunted me. However, soon the woods grew eerily quiet. I remained on the ground, staring up at the cloudy sky when an image obstructed my view. I blinked repeatedly to clear my vision and saw a man with curly brown hair and hazel eyes looking down at me. He appeared to be shirtless, and I recognized him as the same individual who had arrived in the nick of time to rescue me from the aggressive rogues. He had somehow managed to put on a pair of shorts. Perhaps he had come for a run, and based on how powerful his wolf was, I doubted he feared running in the woods. “Hey!” his voice was like a soothing melody, “I’m here now. You can transition and heal,” he spoke gently. My body quivered as I gazed into his eyes, and then, just before I began the transformation, I heard that voice within me that I had long forgotten. ‘Mate!‘ 2/5 Chapter 12 The expression on his face intensified, and his eyes narrowed as he looked at me. However, before he could display any shock, I blocked out and underwent the transformation. After shifting, Nera ran around briefly to heal me, but she didn’t fully savor her newfound strength. I was certain she still worried about the rogues returning, and I couldn’t blame her. +5 It was around dawn when I felt Nera go into slumber and relinquish control of my body back to me. After shifting back, I hurriedly made my way toward the first sign of an open road. I couldn’t fathom why we hadn’t been attacked again until I spotted someone standing on the road, waiting for us. I swiftly ducked behind a tree and muttered under my breath. “It’s alright. It’s not like I’ve never seen anyone naked before,” he sighed, raising his voice so I could hear him. “I’m just not used to it anymore,” I replied, my foot constantly tapping the ground as I felt self–conscious. Had he been there the entire night? Was that why we hadn’t been attacked? “Well, I can’t blame you. But what made you venture out on such a dangerous night with the rogues?” he asked, clearly confused and concerned about why I had come out on a night when I knew the rogues would be going wild. ‘My wolf felt a desperate need to shift,” I explained, glancing around at the leaves and wondering if I could use any to cover my body. … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 12” »
Chapter 11 Reyna Cruz: “Huh! You’ve got some nerve showing up after what you did,” Hunter’s tone was harsh, brimming with anger. I kept my head down and pretended to work, haunted by memories of the pain he’d caused when he plucked me from his garden and tossed me onto the road to wither. “I’m not here to dwell on the past. If I’d known I’d run into you, Alpha King Hunter, I’d never have set foot in this office. But… I’m here because I honor the agreement I made with my rogue leader.” I finally raised my eyes and nearly lost my composure when his gaze met mine. There was no affection in his eyes, but it still stung to have them locked onto me. “Your rogue leader?” he scoffed. “I’m a rogue now, and he’s every rogue’s king.” I corrected him. My palms were getting sweaty, and my feet. trembled with pain, but I maintained my composure remarkably well. It seemed to bother him that I was so at ease in his presence. “What happened to the man for whom you risked everything?” The smirk on his face as he brought up my past was utterly distasteful. “The same man who then abandoned you to face all the blame alone,” he chuckled at my betrayal, relishing i “That man… I believe he’s now engaged to the woman for whom he jeopardized our relationship,” I observed, and I watched his eyes narrow, clearly displeased. Fortunately, before our conversation could escalate into a heated argument, Jeffrey returned with coffee and tea. “Thank you, Jeffrey. I’ve glanced at the title and the content-” I paused as Jeffrey smiled and cut me off. “Alpha King Hunter’s initial draft. He wanted to give it a shot, so we thought we’d have a foundation to build on,” Jeffrey’s explanation prompted me to muster a forced smile, which quickly turned into a disappointed pout. “Well, I didn’t find it to my liking,” I stated, closing the file and pushing it away on the table. Hunter’s jaw clenched, and Jeffrey held his tongue.. 1/5 Chapter 11 “But that’s alright. It’s not like he’s mastered this. Let’s leave the copywriting to the professionals,” I said, rising from my seat and smoothing down my hair. Hunter’s gaze remained fixed on me, which was rather obnoxious. “And Jeffrey, if it’s feasible, please arrange a separate office for me. I don’t care about fancy decor; those things have never interested me anyway. I simply value having a private space,” I stated while maintaining good posture, though Hunter continued to glare at me from across the table. I knew it wouldn’t be long before he lost his temper with me over some minor issue. Still, it was surprising to be on the receiving end of his withering glare. Back when we were together, he had never used a harsh tone with me until the whole hotel incident. I collected the files and left the office to head home for the day, as it was my first day and I had the flexibility to leave early. While waiting outside for my car, my son called. He informed me that he had asked the driver to take him and Polline to the nearby park, Consequently, I had to wait. Twenty minutes passed as I played games on my phone while waiting for the driver to return. I didn’t want to rush my son, and I was hesitant to call a cab since this was rogue territory. Wearing nice clothes and carrying anything valuable while calling a taxi was risky, as there were many criminals roaming freely. I typically didn’t use my phone much unless I was working, but today, I needed something to occupy my mind; otherwise, I felt I might break down. ‘Are you ready to discuss it?‘ I knew my wolf had been waiting for me to calm down so that she could talk about the entire encounter with Hunter. ‘There’s nothing to discuss. The man I met is a stranger now, I fought back tears and focused on my phone’s screen. “Miss Reyna!” I snapped out of my internal conversation with my wolf when Jeffrey called my name. I lifted my head to see him and Hunter heading towards their cars. “I thought you had left already,” he smiled, approaching me, while Hunter rolled his eyes and remained by his car. “Yeah, my… my driver is running late,” I chose not to mention my son. It wasn’t that I was embarrassed of him; ! simply intended to keep him a secret. 2/5 15:17 Chapter 11 “How about we drop you off at home?” Jeffrey turned to Hunter, offering me a ride. I suspect he didn’t catch the annoyed and uncomfortable look on Hunter’s face. “No-,” before I could decline, Hunter interjected, “Jeffery, are you forgetting something? We’re on our way to the store to buy a gift for my dear Luna Queen.” His words were deliberate. Instantly, I was reminded of Tara. I suppressed my sadness and smiled at Jeffrey. “My car will be here in a minute. Please don’t change your plans for me.” Jeffrey appeared a bit disappointed that he couldn’t offer me a ride, then he returned to join Hunter. As they drove away, I started taking deep breaths as anxiety crept over me. For some reason, all these years, had hoped that karma would catch up with them. But seeing them do so well made me lose hope in any form of justice. Fortunately, the driver arrived to pick me up before I could sink into loneliness. I arrived home and hurriedly made my way to my bedroom. My son was in his room with Polline, so I planned to join them after I’d freshened up. When I finally went to spend time with them, Polline had already prepared dinner, and we were in the process of eating.. “Mom, can I go to sleep? I played a lot at the park today, so I’m very tired,” Turner asked as he finished his meal, politely requesting to leave his chair. Unlike what I had heard from other single parents, my Turner was always understanding and well–mannered. “Of course,” I replied with a smile, and he jumped off the chair to give me a hug before walking away. Following his lead, I got up as well. “It’s okay. Go ahead; I’ll take care of the dishes,” Polline offered, waving me away as I collected the dishes, easing … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 11” »
Chapter 10 Reyna Cruz: 3 Years Later: “Ena!” Polline hollered from downstairs for the second time as I gave myself one last once–over in the mirror. “It will go well,” I reassured myself while running my fingers through my short, blond hair. “Coming!” I replied to Polline, sharing a smile with my maids as I strolled past them on my way downstairs. Over the past few years, I’d achieved quite a lot -a beautiful home, household service, and a car, something I could hardly have imagined during my days of homelessness. I owe it all to Polline, who had become an indispensable part of my life. “Oh my! You look fantastic,” Polline exclaimed as she appraised the black coat and pants I’d chosen for my first day at the office. “Thank you, but I’m quite nervous about working in an office now,” I admitted as I settled on the couch beside her. I had been working comfortably from home, delivering my top–notch service online. “They h have a building here now. The Rogue King wanted to bring in the best for the office and put you in charge of the copywriting team,” Polline said with pride, patting my shoulder. I had earned the title of the best in this field, which filled me with pride. 1 “Where’s Turner?” I inquired, scanning the room. “Oh my!” I heard a small voice from the side and turned to see him. “Mommy, you look stunning in your office attire.” I playfully frowned at him for using such words. He rushed over and enveloped me in a warm, reassuring hug. “You look so beautiful, Mommy,” my three–year–old son, my biggest cheerleader, declared. Despite his young age, he had an old soul. “Thank you. Now, remember, don’t pester Polline too much, okay?” I cautioned him with a comforting smile, and he nodded in agreement, “He never pesters me,” Polline chirged in, eager to take him away from me. I chuckled at the two of them and rose to depart. 1/4 Chapter 10 “Wish me luck, guys,” I hesitantly smiled before leaving the house to hop in the car. I’d already signed a contract last month, committing to work with this company for the next few years. The deal was excellent; if I performed well, I’d earn membership in any pack worldwide. I had a few good ones in mind, My plan was to relocate with Polline and my son, offering Turner a better life by becoming part of a sophisticated pack. The building was situated in a somewhat desolate area, but that was typical of the Rogue Lands. Thanks to the Rogue King, things were improving. He was providing us with a fresh start. “This way, ma’am,” the guard led me inside, and I was taken aback by the grandeur of the building. It was enormous and exquisitely designed. I could hardly believe I was about to become the manager of the copywriting team. “The Rogue King isn’there, but the other CEO is. He’s waiting to meet you,” the woman at the reception desk said, quickly rising to greet me. I assumed they’d been informed of my arrival. They had to offer me double the usual pay to convince me to join them since I wasn’t entirely sure about returning to an office after years of working from home. “Thank you,” I replied with a slight bow to put her at ease. “I’ve heard a lot about you. Your mind must be a well- oiled machine,” she said, rubbing her hands together as she smiled and complimented me. “Thank you very much. I just do my best,” I chuckled and embraced myself, feeling quite good. Maybe working in an office wasn’t as bad as I’d thought. She led me to the elevator and then to the top floor, where I’d meet the CEO. I knew the Rogue King was working on a partnership, but I wasn’t aware he’d already sealed the deal. In any case, it was a positive development for the company. I stood in front of the CEO’s imposing office door, took a deep breath, and pushed it open, stepping inside. Ther expansive window and the view outside immediately caught my eye, and then I noticed the CEO’s assistant waiting for me. “Ena C!” I extended my hand for a friendly handshake, and it took him a moment to accept it. “I’m terribly sorry; I feel like an idiot for staring so intensely. I thought you’d be older… my apologies,” he stammered, shaking his head and trying not to further embarrass himself. “That’s confidence, but I was back in the game now. I had been taking care of myself, giving myself time, and looking my best. y kind of you,” I was touched by the response. Somewhere along the way I’d lost i “He’ll be here shortly- I’m his assistant, Jeffrey!” he introduced himself, extending his hand for another 2/4 Chapter 10 handshake and then laughing at his own clumsiness. “I’m so nervous. You look absolutely stunning,” he nervously scratched the back of his neck and took a step back. ‘Are we really that good–looking?‘ Nera playfully teased. I mean, I’d never really taken such care of my appearance before. I groomed myself the way I wanted, not based on how I thought a potential mate might prefer. Maybe that was the difference now. “Oh, the boss is here,” Jeffrey’s announcement snapped me out of my thoughts. I turned around to greet the boss when my world froze at the sight before my eyes. “Alpha King Hunter! This is the amazing Ena CI” Jeffrey rushed to Hunter’s side, Hunter had stopped in his tracks when our eyes locked. He was dressed in a sleek black suit, and his hair was impeccably styled, yet he seemed even more stunned than I was. “Ena C?” he furrowed his brow, his jaw tensing. “The Rogue King managed to bring her on board, Jeffrey stated, clearly highlighting my high demand. … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 10” »
Chapter 9 Reyna Cruz: I grasped the loaf of bread and the carton. As I turned around, I caught sight of Tara embracing him. It pained me deeply when Hunter noticed me and enveloped her in a tighter hug. “And you know why I adore you, Tara!” he admitted, his gaze locking with mine. As if they hadn’t inflicted enough agony on me, now I had to witness their affection for each other. All the self–assurance I had mustered to hide my misery crumbled as I observed Hunter behaving this way‘ with her. All those beautiful moments when I used to be in his arms flashed before my eyes. My anguish overwhelmed me, and before I could break down like a shattered soul in front of them, I sprang to my feet and bolted out of the store. Once I was out in the open air, tears streamed down my face, blurring my vision as I cried loudly, much like a child. “This isn’t fair,” I bawled, rushing to cross the road. My ankle gave way, and I ended up sprawled in the middle of the road. The bread was flattened beneath my weight, and the carton’spilled its contents. It was my last bit of savings, and it seemed that nothing good ever happened when those two were around.. “Hey, get off the road!” a man yelled from his car. I got up unsteadily, clutching the shattered bread, and then dashed back home. I had scraped my chin, elbows, and knees, but the ache in my heart was the most intense. I rushed into the house in such a hurry that I forgot I would encounter Polline there. She stood up from her chair and witnessed my sobbing. I promptly sobbed and managed a feeble smile. “Oh, thank you,” I said with a heavy voice and a broken, eerie smile as my trembling l*ps forced themselves into a quiver. “Did you find this in the trash can?” she asked, arching an eyebrow while looking at the bread in my hands.) “N–no!” I squeaked, “I was so full… I didn’t want to get anything,” I fibbed, sobbing and trying to smile simultaneously. I didn’t even know how to express my feelings properly. I was soaked in milk as well, so I didn’t know how else to explain it. “Okay,” she said, walking past me and leaving the room I called my home. I placed the bread in my lap and sat on the floor, taking bites as my l*ps trembled. I knew Nera felt as much pain as I did. ‘That’s not fair. They were so happy,‘ I thought. 1/4 15 ‘Karma doesn’t exist,‘ she continued, but I couldn’t manage a single word amidst my excessive tears. ‘Karma never catches up with rich and powerful folks, you silly wolf, I breathed heavily, finally forming a complete sentence. The bread tasted delicious, and I wanted to focus on that. “Ummm! It’s sooo yummy,” I sobbed, grinning oddly, as the door swung open, and I realized I hadn’t locked it. Polline walked in with a tray of food in her hands. She came closer and stood before me, prompting me to raise my head to meet her gaze. “I don’t know why your mate couldn’t see your worth all those years. But one year was enough for me to recognize the kind of person you are, Reyna. You’re not what they say about you. I can tell you didn’t cheat,” she said unexpectedly. These words made me start wailing even louder. She quickly placed the tray on the floor and sat down, gently cupping my face in her hands. “They are soooo happy!” I cried, tears streaming down my face as she caressed my cheek. “Then be happier thant them. And remember, you’re not alone anymore. I’m with you.” In those miserable moments when I doubted the existence of karma, I realized the Moon Goddess was real. Polline hugged me tightly, and all the earlier pain. began to fade. She was right. Today was a harsh reminder that nobody would come to make me happy; I had to find happiness within myself. “Now, let’s eat well so you can focus on your work,” Polline pulled the tray of warm food closer to me and sat down beside me. “How did you know I’m working?” I asked in surprise. “I saw all the pages under your pillow. I can tell you’re very talented, and I have high hopes for you to get this job,” she smiled, indicating that she had read about the part where I had written about the online job interview: The rogue king had sought a copywriter to promote his ventures, and he needed skilled writers to create promotional articles for them. “I wished to, but my interview is scheduled for around 2 am,” I sighed, recalling how devastated I had been when I realized my little lie on the CV had put me in a bind. I had claimed to have internet access at any time, so when they told me my interview was set for after midnight, I wanted to kick myself. “No library will be open at that time, and that’s also when Turner decides to turn my world upside down.” “Oh, that’s not a problem,” Polline snapped her fingers and quickly rose from the ground, hurrying out of the 2/4 room without explaining. I wondered what had happened, but the enticing aroma of fresh pancakes and milk tea kept me in my seat. I began devouring the toast, boiled eggs, and pancakes. It had been so long since I’d enjoyed a meal this good. The only time I’d had something remotely satisfying was when I gave birth to Turner, and the neighbors came to help me. That same night, they discovered my identity and decided to cut ties with me. Polline returned with a laptop, and my hopes soared. “Can I use your laptop for the interview?” I asked as I rose to my feet and smiled. “No,” she shook her head, but before my smile could fade, she added, “you can keep this.” She offered me her laptop, and I found my hands trembling at such a generous gesture. “No, that’s too big of a favor,” I protested gently. “It’s fine, I don’t need it. Some girl I helped gifted it to me. Now I have five of these lying around, and every time I look at them, I wonder whether to sell them or let them gather dust. Here, use it. I’m sure you’ll do great tonight, and while you’re giving the interview, I’ll watch little Turner.” She placed the laptop on the bed and gave me a side hug. I couldn’t quite grasp it. How could someone be such a stranger and so comforting at the same time? It made me realize that outer appearances didn’t matter much. “Thank you. I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you for this,” I said, holding her hand and beaming. “Oh, I’m not doing it for you,” the sudden change in her tone alarmed me. I looked into her eyes and saw a depth, of emotion. “I had a lost daughter who would have been your age if she had lived. She needed me, and I was too caught up- in alcohol and partying. When I looked at you today and read all those things you write when you have no one to talk to, I felt like the Moon Goddess had given me a chance to do what I couldn’t do for my daughter. I’ll be happy to watch you thrive.” Polline shocked me with the weight of the sadness she had carried in her heart. “I promise, and I’m sure your daughter is proud of you. Anyone would be to have another person like you,” I couldn’t express how much this meant to me and what a great mother she was. My own parents never bothered to check on me; I was left as if I never existed. … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 9” »