Chapter 8 Reyna Cruz: The past few weeks have been the most challenging period of my life. I’ve been juggling taking care of Turner and working online as a freelance copywriter. I go by the name Ena C. So far, my earnings have been quite meager, but it’s been enough to buy essentials like diapers and other baby supplies for Turner. The only thing that’s been weighing heavily on my mind is my own comfort. I’ve hardly had any sleep during these past few weeks. Whenever I’m with Turner, I find myself carrying him around constantly because he’s quite a fussy baby. When he does manage to fall asleep, I seize the opportunity to work, jotting” down my assignments on paper using the library computer. It’s been an immense challenge, mainly because children aren’t permitted in the library for an obvious reason. However, the librarian graciously allowed me to use the laptop for half an hour, but only if I brought Turner along while he slept. “Ahh!” I massaged my temples as my head throbbed. Turner had just fallen asleep after staying awake all night, and I needed to grab some food for myself. I’d been skipping meals, and it was affecting my ability to produce breast milk. ‘He’s asleep; we can make a quick trip to the new store,‘ Nera suggested. Fortunately, I wasn’t alone anymore and Nera was great company. “What if he wakes up?” I sighed, rubbing my face with my hands to warm up my body. ‘He just went to bed. By the time he wakes up, you’ll be on the floor,‘ Nera expressed her concern for me, and appreciated her caring nature. Nevertheless, there wasn’t much I could do. ‘Maybe I can ask someone in the building to look after him while I’m gone? I’ll be quick,‘ I muttered, contemplating if that would be a good idea. ‘Perhaps ask Polline,” Nera recommended. Polline, our landlord, hadn’t spoken to me much, just like the others. However, since she was our landlord, I still had occasional interactions with her. I was also grateful that she hadn’t evicted me, as many others had suggested. Nobody seemed to care about where I’d go with a newborn baby. 1/4 I left the door open and spotted her. I waved to get her attention as she crossed the street. I noticed the familiar look on her face, similar to the one I received from people every day. “What is it?” she asked in a harsh tone. “I have to grab some food for myself—could you please stay here for a few minutes and keep an eye on him?” I whispered, my voice sounding vulnerable. I was starving and had lost so much weight that I trembled as I spoke. She shot me a disdainful glare, then looked behind me at Turner. I noticed her expression softening. “Fine. Be quick,” she agreed, and it was like a moment of relief that I hadn’t experienced in weeks. “Oh my! Thank you so much,” I stammered, my voice now shaky, a far cry from my usual tone. To be honest, I lived in constant fear of rogues abusing me at any moment. I grabbed the money and left the house–in a rush. I wanted to return as soon as possible, and the store was conveniently right across the road. When I entered the store, I was astonished by the abundance of items on the shelves. It felt like a whole new world to me, even though it had only been a year since these simple luxuries had been taken away from me. As a mother, I wanted to buy things for my baby, but I didn’t have enough money. I selected some items, and when I reached the checkout counter, the cashier gave me a disdainful look. It was fortunate that we now had a rogue king who was heavily investing in the thriving rogue community. I had heard he was previously the leader of a pack as an alpha before he decided to change his status to a rogue. Once the cashier tallied up the bill, I felt foolish. “I only have this much,” I stated, placing the few dollars on the counter. Everything was so overpriced now. “Babe! I fucking love this. The rogues should be so happy that the alpha king is helping them out as well now,” the voice from behind me sounded familiar. It didn’t take long for me to realize who was standing behind me. My body quivered, and I huddled closer in embarrassment. “Alpha King Hunter Sparrow!” the lady at the counter bowed down. “Luna Queen Tara!” she introduced them. I closed my eyes in distress before reluctantly turning to look at them. 2/4 +5 Hunter, clad in a brown jacket with freshly–cut hair, stood tall, with Tara by his side in a matching brown dress, her hair curled and her eyes beautifully radiant. Her skin looked so soft, and it made me touch my face, realizing I was no longer a match for her. “Oh!” Tara gasped when she looked at me. It seemed like the universe had a special grudge against me, making me cross paths with them at my lowest point. Hunter, his gray eyes fixed on me, stared at my face before drawing Tara even closer. The triumphant look on her face was like a dagger in my heart. Her expressions conveyed that she took pleasure in seeing me in this state. She assessed me from head to toe and then smirked in satisfaction. “Hey, lady!” the counter attendant yelled to get my attention. “If you don’t have money, we can’t give you‘ anything. This isn’t a charity. Get to work and earn before you seek help,” she continued to belittle me in front of them. My vision blurred as I remained frozen, watching Hunter and Tara so close. “I’ll take just one thing, then,” I cleared my throat and whispered with great effort, blinking incessantly to ward off tears. I didn’t want to cry in front of them, not wanting to appear pitiable. But I wasn’t sure if I was succeeding because Tara kept reacting to the events at the counter. “Then be quick,” the lady shouted. My body trembled uncontrollably as I searched for pennies in my old, tattered sweater. There was nothing. וויוי” pay for this,” the loud, commanding voice of the Alpha King interrupted the lady. I raised my head slowly, and noticed a frown on his face as he offered his assistance. It was as if, after taking everything from me, even the love in my heart, he now wanted to help only to show me he was doing better. “You’re so kind,” the lady began to chatter, but I cut her off. “No, thank you. I don’t need anyone’s help,” I said firmly, surprising them. Tara grunted, and Hunter took a deep breath to compose himself. … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 8” »
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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 7 Reyna Cruz: “Hey, fuck off!” a man hollered at me while he carelessly dumped more trash on the path I was sweeping. It had been a whole month since I took up this job, and to be honest, it felt like an awful lot of work, especially for a pregnant lady. Dealing with these unruly folks was a real struggle. Some guys would just loiter around to gawk at me while I toiled away. Others thought it was amusing to pelt me with more litter. A few even had the audacity to proposition me for extra services in exchange for cash. I had never felt so violated until one elderly man reached under my skirt. Luckily, the librarian would step out and scold them, but it didn’t deter them for long. They’d be back in no time. “Reyna! Can I have a chat with you?” the librarian asked, standing in the doorway, – “Of course,” I set down the bucket and made my way over, noting the disapproving expression on his face. “I don’t think it’s a wise idea for you to continue working here,” he said with a downcast gaze, delivering the unfortunate news. “No, it’s okay. These people don’t really bother me,” I forced an uneasy laugh, attempting to conceal my tears when all I really wanted was to sit down and cry. “It’s not just about you. Many patrons have complained that they can’t use the library with those unruly men, loitering outside,” he explained, making it clear that it was not just about my comfort, but about the library’s patrons as well. I didn’t blame him. After all, he didn’t know me. Those who did know me didn’t seem to care, so why should he? “Oh, what am I going to do?” I muttered to myself, gazing around with tears welling up in my eyes, longing to escape this situation. “I can only keep you in my prayers. You’re welcome to continue using the library and the computers, but you can’t work here,” he sighed as he handed me this month’s pay and departed. I remained rooted to my spot, clutching the money in my hand. I hadn’t managed to save much as the pay wasn’t all that great. Still, I had enough to afford a meal for three days. I owned just one dress, which I’d wash and wear repeatedly. Waiting for it to dry on cold days was quite a challenge. Thankfully, the folks from the apartment complex where I lived generously gave me their worn–out items, for which I was immensely grateful. 1/5 “Ugh!” I groaned wearily as I trudged my way back home. I’d been filling out job applications everywhere, but why would they hire me without any experience or documents? Yet, there was one course that had captured my attention. “The copywriter,” I muttered, perched on my bed with a notepad and pen in hand. It appeared to be the only job I might excel at. I recalled all the fun copywriting tasks I used to do for Hunter, and how much he admired my creativity. “Not him,” I scolded myself for even allowing his name to cross my mind. My hatred for him had grown so intense that I couldn’t bear to recollect my time living with him. Every day, when I encountered a challenge, my loathing for him deepened. That was the plan, then. I would use my savings to enroll in an online certificate program for copywriting. “Ah!” I winced and clutched my stomach as a sharp pain made me squirm. It had become exceedingly difficult to get out of bed each morning and carry out even routine tasks. I was incredibly weak and hadn’t seen a doctor in weeks. There was a clinic in the rough neighborhood, and the doctor there was the most ill–mannered person I’d ever encountered. She was incredibly brash and seemed to treat me like I was beneath her. Consequently, I decided to stop going. Over the next few weeks, I dedicated myself to obtaining the certificate and working diligently. However, a significant part of my plans had to be put on hold when one night I started experiencing excruciating pain in my back. “FUCK!” I screamed, gripping onto the bedsheet and sniffling. “АннннHHHHH!” I wailed in my pillow. “Hunter!” I screamed once more, this time muffling my voice by burying my face in the pillow. I couldn’t even recall when his name had slipped from my l*ps, but in that moment, clutching the pillow felt like. holding his hand. “The pain is unbearable,” I sobbed, writhing on the bed. I’d been enduring this agony for hours, and it suddenly became excruciating. A knock on the door signaled that I might have awakened someone. Summoning all my courage and strength, I forced myself out of bed, tears. streaming down my face as I made my way to the door. “What the…,” Polline began to yell, but before she could finish, she locked eyes with me and then her gaze 2/5 Chapter 7 traveled down to my legs. “I’m so sorry, I’ll keep it down,” I stammered, struggling to form a coherent sentence as she rushed into the room. “You’re having a baby,” her eyes widened as she pointed at the water between my legs. “No, I’m not due until next week,” I managed a weak smile, my legs giving way, so she helped me sit down. “Oh dear! The baby is on the way,” she declared, delivering the news that sent shivers down my spine. “Oh no! What should I do now?” I started to cry, lifting my head and gazing at her, blinking away the tears rapidly. “You couldn’t have kept the baby inside forever. And as for what to do, well, you’ll need to spread your legs,” she placed a sheet on the bed and then hurried to the door. “I’ll be back in a minute. She helped me lie down on the bed, and as I lay there, I heard her summon someone. I had no idea there was a doctor living nearby until she brought a well–dressed woman into the room. “This is Nurse Sally; you might not know her,” Polline introduced Sally, guiding her to the bedside before sitting beside my head. “Don’t worry, you’ll be just fine,” Sally reassured me in her gentle tone. I was bewildered by the sudden appearance of these kind strangers. “Push!” all I could hear was their urgent instructions and their care for me.. “Ah! Hunter! Don’t leave me,” the pain overwhelmed me, and I clung tightly to Polline’s hand, finding some … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 7” »
Chapter 6 Reyna Cruz: “Man, you seemed to have a great life,” the man inspected the diamond ring I handed him, “What happened? How did you fall from grace?” he quipped while counting the dollars. I’d made the tough decision to pawn my wedding ring since it had been two days, and I didn’t even have a place to stay. I had spent the night in a park until the rogue community caught wind of it and expelled me. They weren’t particularly welcoming to newcomers. “Here! But remember, you can’t come back asking for this ring,” he suddenly pulled the money back, giving me one last chance to reconsider my decision. “I won’t, I won’t go back to him–I mean for the ring.” I took a deep breath and noticed him observing the tears that threatened to well up in my eyes. I quickly blink them away and turned my head to the side. Hunter hadn’t allowed me to take anything when he expelled me. I was hungry, and so was my baby. “Okay!” the man shrugged and handed me the money. The ring was actually worth more than what he had given me, but I didn’t complain. The world of the rogues was a strange one. There was little honesty or empathy in this territory. At least I was fortunate enough to have something to sell, as Hunter had made sure I was left with nothing after he rejected me. “Thank you!” I whispered, tucking the money into my dress and quickly departing to avoid the attention of the rogue thugs. I headed straight to a phone booth to call my parents first. I hadn’t been able to contact them since I couldn’t bring anything with me, and they had been on my mind all this time. I just had a feeling that my mother would be extremely worried about me. “Hello, Mrs. Cruz here,” my mother answered the call, and the moment I heard her voice, a fragile smile formed on my l*ps. “Mom! It’s me, Reyna!” I said, my voice thick with tears. 1/4 Chapter 6 “Huh? Reyna?” My mother’s voice had a touch of aggression, as if she was telling someone I was calling. “Yes, are you and Dad okay?” I asked in concern. “Don’t worry about me, okay? I’ll manage-,” I tried to speak quickly before my time ran out. I wanted to let them know I was fine before they worried too much and fell ill. “Why are you calling us?” my mom shouted from the other end, leaving me staring at the receiver in disbelief. “Because I’m worried about you two,” I whispered under my breath, the burning sensation of tears welling up in my eyes. “If you cared, you wouldn’t have cheated on your mate and ruined our chances of getting favors. Now we’re seen as the whore’s parents, and everybody despises us, all because of you,” my father appeared to have put the phone on speaker so he could chime in. “But I didn’t do anything. I didn’t cheat on him-,” I stammered, biting my lower lip to stifle the sobs when my mother hissed at me: “There’s no need to contact us again. We’re already dealing with a lot because of you. The last thing we want is to get kicked out because of your dumb mistakes,” she didn’t ask me once how I’d been or how I was surviving on the streets of the rogue community. After screaming and shouting at me, she hung up the call, leaving my ears ringing from their harsh tones. I stepped out of the booth and hugged myself, feeling miserable. “They don’t care?” I whispered to myself, perplexed by how any parents could care so little about their daughter. “They should have believed me,” my l*ps quivered as I remembered how I had always strived to maintain an impeccable character throughout my life, hoping that everyone could vouch for my integrity. It had all been ruined. Sniffling back the tears, I made my way to a rogue building, where I had my eye on a ground floor one–bedroom. It had a bathroom inside, but that was it. Luckily for me, I didn’t have much to spend on anything more than that. I had already promised the landlady the money, so whatever I received from selling the ring, I gave to her for the next few months‘ rent. I had also sold the gold chain from around my neck, so I kept that money for food. “Keep the house clean. It’s not easy to have shelter in a rogue community. Don’t try to befriend–any neighbors; the rogues don’t socialize with each other,” the landlady blew cigarette smoke in my face before smirking as she 2/4 examined me from head to toe. “Thank you,” I tried not to flinch and conveyed an impression of fear. “Hmm! Kicked out of the pack? Why do I feel like I’ve seen you before?” Polline appeared to be a tough lady, with muscles and tattoos covering her arms and neck. I was certain she had seen me somewhere in the news, mentioned as the Alpha King’s mate. “Do you mind if I ask you something?” I inquired, and I noticed her shaking herself out of her thoughts. “Is there a job vacancy where I can… try?” I asked hesitantly. I was attempting to appear confident, but it was true that this side of the world was a daunting place for someone as young and pregnant as me. “I have a brothel,” the lady uttered and I almost choked myself on my own saliva. “Which you don’t seem interested in,” she chuckled while observing my reaction. Check the internet for any job openings around,” she suggested, seeming disinterested after I had made it clear I wasn’t interested in prostitution. I hadn’t even mentioned my pregnancy yet. I didn’t want to come across as a vulnerable young she–wolf. “I don’t have a phone,” I whispered, feeling as though I had been left with nothing. As I began to realize how alone I was, the impending challenges of my pregnancy started to frighten me. “Hmm! There’s a library down this road where you can access the internet. But would suggest not staying out.” until late hours. We’re trying to civilize as many of the rogues as we can, but most of them still want to live freely, wander the woods, and harm whoever they come across. But you’ll be fine, you’re a strong one,” the way she smirked at the end and winked at me made it clear that she was taunting me for acting tough. I nodded and closed the door. The bedroom had a large window on one side of the wall. There was a bathroom next to the bed, and that was all. Nevertheless, it still seemed better than having nothing. … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 6” »
Chapter 5 Reyna Cruz: A month has zipped by, and I found myself cooped up in a cramped room within the servant quarters. Initially, I tried to psyche myself up, convincing myself to appreciate having a roof over my head. However, that sentiment shifted dramatically when I began experiencing a gnawing sense of isolation. No one ever dropped by for a chat. After some time, they stationed guards to ensure I didn’t venture beyond the servant quarters and catch even a fleeting glimpse of Hunter. It’s quite ironic how he never made an appearance to check on me either. It felt as though my love had been a mere flip of the switch for him, something he could easily turn off. The gleam of pregnancy had vanished from my eyes, replaced by ever–deepening shadows beneath them, which darkened with each passing night. Rising from the unforgiving mattress, I decided to take a stroll within the room, as I remained forbidden from venturing outside. It felt as if I were a captive, trapped within these four walls. The unwavering affection I had harbored for Hunter was slowly losing its power. How could someone disregard their mate’s suffering so easily? I’d posed these questions to myself repeatedly over the past month, yet found no answers. As the door creaked open, my gaze fixed on a maid entering the room, bearing a tray in her hands. “What’s this?” I inquired, wiping away my tears and offering a somewhat foolish smile when she responded, “Alpha King Hunter sent this for you.” “Did Hunter send this for me?” I eagerly seized the tray from her, a wide grin spreading across my face as I surveyed the array of delectable dishes. This marked the first occasion he had ever sent me such mouthwatering fare. I had been utterly mistaken to assume the worst about him. Clearly, he hadn’t forgotten about me. It simply took him a bit of time to realize that his earlier judgments of me were completely off the mark. “Where is he? Why didn’t he personally deliver it?” I fought back tears while conversing with the maid, who sho me disapproving glances. What troubled me most was his apparent self–consciousness, preventing him from facing me in person. He made a mistake by not affording maa Chapter 5 gladly overlook our differences and grant him an opportunity to make amends for the month he missed during my first pregnancy. “Why would he bother visiting the servant quarters?” The maid snapped her fingers in front of my face and rudely remarked, “This is leftover from the engagement dinner. He wanted me to send some to you.” My joy instantly waned upon hearing her response. The moment she explained the reason for the food’s delivery, my heart shattered into pieces. A large tear escaped from the corner of my eye as I continued to gaze into her eyes. “His engagement dinner?” I asked, a mixture of laughter and tears in my eyes. “Yes, he got engaged to Tara today. She looked like a real princess, not some dirty omega,” she remarked, her nose turned up, a mocking laugh in her tone. “No! He can’t marry someone else,” I exclaimed, dropping the tray and startling her. “What the fuck! You have gone completely crazy,” she hissed. “I won’t allow this to happen!” I shouted, forcefully pushing her aside as I exited the room for the first time in a full month. I felt foolish for having confined myself to that room, like a prisoner, all the while imagining that he would patiently await the outcome when he had clearly made it known that he wouldn’t wait for me. The brown dress I’d worn for a month now appeared soiled, and its odor could stifle anyone. It wasn’t my fault; I’d been confined to that room merely so they could commence their new life. “Stop! Alpha King Hunter will be furious with me for allowing you to barge into his celebration and disrupt the maid’s voice dwindled as I raced ahead of her, determined to reach the Royal hall of the mansion where the celebration was unfolding. I came to a halt as I reached the entrance of the hall, standing close to the wall, allowing me to observe the handsome Alpha King in a white suit, exuding charm with a bright smile gracing his l*ps. It was a sight I had once fallen deeply in love with, but by his side now stood his new mate, Tara, adorned in a stunning blue gown adorned with shimmering glitters, dancing with him. The two of them conversed and laughed, moving in harmony and relishing a couple’s dance. “Please, listen and 2/7 10.10 Chapter 5 go back to your room,” the maid had finally caught up with me, but I couldn’t bring myself to interrupt the ceremony. He looked so content with her. It appeared that he entered this engagement willingly. It was utterly heart–wrenching to witness my mate dancing with my former best friend. I took a deep, heavy breath before I turned on my heels and passed by the maid, heading back to my room. Every step I took towards my room was a step towards the realization of my own foolishness in contemplating embracing him with open arms, while he allowed others to mistreat me as he moved on with Tara. There was no longer any need for me to explain myself. If he genuinely wished to discover the truth, he could have accessed my phone records to see if I had received those text messages or not. As I stepped into the room and gazed at the bare walls, I pondered whether he had managed to find an escape from a relationship with an omega and simply didn’t want to miss this opportunity. I sank onto the mattress, tears flowing down my cheeks. My entire neck and cleavage were soaked. No, I didn’t want to fight for him any longer. He didn’t deserve me. I deserved so much better. E “I don’t want you anymore, Hunter! And I’ll never plead with you to be the father of my child,” I hissed under my breath, my l*ps trembling with determination. I longed to scream and weep as loudly as I could. That night, I couldn’t bring myself to sleep. How could I? They celebrated throughout the night, the music playing in the background. That’s when I made a decision. If he didn’t want to acknowledge my child, fine! It would be my gift to him. “On this very night of your engagement, Hunter, I promise you I’ll never refer to you as this child’s father again. There! You are free, and I should be too,” I wiped away my tears with the back of my hand and lay down. My pillow absorbed all my tears. The very next morning, I skipped breakfast and requested the maid to help me get in touch with the council. After she left the room, I rose, washed my face, took a shower, and reluctantly put on the same dress. My foolish- heart had somehow convinced me to persist in this state, believing that in four months, Hunter would ask me to return to the mansion after seeing the results. What a fool I had been. 3/7 Chapter 5 … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 5” »
Chapter 4 Reyna Cruz: I left the servant quarters and made my way to the main mansion. On my way to the foyer, I overheard two maids talking while they held a tray of sweets. “I can’t believe he’s already thinking about accepting another mate,” one of them said. My body tensed, and I slowed down to eavesdrop further. “But I think this time he’ll have better luck because the mate he’s considering is from an affluent family, not just some worthless omega,” the other maid added. As the other maid uttered those words, I noticed her appraising me from head to toe, raising her eyebrows. I instantly realized they were discussing Hunter. There was no way what they were saying could be true. They had never liked me from the beginning, and they seemed to be reveling in my misery. I quickened my pace and reached the foyer, where I found Tara with my mother–in–law, who had likely returned from her vacation after hearing about the turmoil in the pack. Mrs. Sparrow was considered a graceful lady by others, but she had always been at odds with me. She harbored a strong dislike for me, even when I single–handedly took care of all her needs, including cooking and personal- care, tasks that no other Luna typically performed. “I never liked her anyway. But it’s her audacity to betray my son—she had everything, but she threw it all away for the sake of her desires,” Mrs. Sparrow shook her head, and then her gaze landed on me. “Ah! You shameless omega!” she shouted before I could even utter a word. “I’m innocent, and she knows it,” I yelled, pointing at Tara, who quickly took refuge behind Mrs. Sparrow. “Don’t dare to point a finger at a gamma and an alpha’s daughter. Without my son’s status, you are nothing,” my mother–in–law sneered, clearly relishing this moment she had been waiting for. “You can’t intimidate me on her behalf. I’m innocent, and in four months, I’ll prove it,” I replied calmly, avoiding raising my voice, as she was already furious, and provoking her further wouldn’t help my situation. 1/4 Chapter 4 “Huh! You’re the one who’ll face a grim fate. If you’re willing to wait for those four months, go ahead and waste your time. My son’s life won’t be put on hold for you,” Mrs. Sparrow seized my arm and pulled me closer, her towering figure looming over me as she issued a threat, “My son will find a new mate, one of higher rank and unwavering loyalty.” She hissed and pushed me back, nearly causing me to stumble and trip. Thankfully, I managed to regain my balance before any mishap occurred. “You can’t do this to me. He can’t do this to me. He will wait for the results-,” tears welled up in my eyes as I spoke, but my words were cut short when I saw Tara emerging from behind Mrs. Sparrow, wearing a smug grin on her face. “Why not? After all, you cheated on him. He deserves someone better, someone like Tara,” as soon as Mrs. Sparrow placed her hand on Tara’s shoulder, everything started to fall into place. “What?” I gasped, my hand instinctively covering my mouth in shock. “Hunter is going to choose me,” Tara said nonchalantly, a proud smile on her face, causing my heart to sink. “That can’t be true. It hasn’t even been a day! How could he already be making plans to move on?” I protested, my fists clenched in frustration at the two women for their deceit. “Because I already know what the result will be,” I was taken aback by the sudden arrival of Hunter. He stood behind me, looking disheveled. His hair was tousled, and his eyes were puffy. It seemed like he had been drinking for the past few hours. “Hunter! You’ll find out in four months,” my voice quivered as I looked at him, my heart heavy. How had we ended up in this situation? We were supposed to be celebrating the good news, but in just a day, my world had been turned upside down. “And that’s supposed to excuse finding you in a hotel room with a stranger?” Hunter scoffed, making it clear that he saw no way forward for us. “Of course, she thinks she can still hold onto you somehow. But I won’t let her manipulate you again. That’s why I was just discussing you with Tara. She would make a better mate for you than Reyna ever was,” his mother chimed in quickly because she could tell that Hunter was not listening to me. His trust in me had been severely shaken. He was convinced that I had been unfaithful with that man and that I was carrying his child. “No! You can’t just force him to accept my friend,” I cried out, shouting at his mother and surprising her with my 2/4 Chapter 4 boldness. “Why?” Hunter interjected, standing between us and clearly siding with his mother. “Why can’t I move on?” he hissed once more, his anger palpable. “You can get pregnant by someone else, but ! can’t even move on?” he yelled, causing me to sob and shake my head in disbelief. What had happened to us? Why wouldn’t he listen to me? I pleaded, “Hunter! I would never cheat on you. This baby is yours, and I’m your only mate–” but my words were cut short when I placed my hands on his chest to feel his heartbeat, and he seized my wrist, violently shaking my body. His eyes bore into mine, filled with a terrifying intensity. “No! This child is a bastard, and you are no longer my Luna,” he muttered coldly, his face inches from mine. “Your punishment will be to watch me accept your friend. At least she knows how to remain loyal.” He shocked me. with his words, pushing me backward, not caring that I ended up on the floor. “I once fought with you for her. I guess karma has hit me in the worst way possible. Everyone is mocking me. They’re calling me a joke because I couldn’t keep my Luna Queen satisfied. I’m admitting that I made a huge. mistake by going against you. This time, I’ll let you choose a mate for me,” Hunter said as he turned to hold his mother’s hands, granting her permission. The bright smile on Tara’s l*ps struck my heart like a dagger. gulped and remained seated as Hunter and his mother walked away from us.. … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 4” »
Chapter 3 Reyna Cruz: The pack’s training ground was crowded with members, and many of them scrunched their noses in disgust when they saw me. I felt unfairly judged. The counselors had allowed the Royal Beta to explain the entire situation to them, including my claims of receiving text messages. They had then taken my phone to examine it. “It’s truly disheartening that a Luna Queen would behave in such a manner. Not only did she embarrass herself, but she also made her Alpha King look like a laughingstock by sending such text messages,” my blood ran cold as Mr. Gale, the head of the counselors, accused me. “I never spoke to anyone. I don’t know how this conversation ended up on my phone,” I felt like I was coming off as dishonest, but deep in my heart, I knew this was a well–orchestrated scheme against me. I never suspected Tara was texting that guy for months, especially when she kept asking to borrow my phone. “There’s a conversation between you and Killian from months ago. How can you deny it so boldly?” Mr. Gale adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose and then shook his head at me, “This is precisely why an Omega, should never be mated to an Alpha King. She never comprehended the importance of our reputation and that title,” Mr. Gale went on before taking a deep breath and reaching for the papers on the side. Hunter hadn’t even glanced in my direction during this entire ordeal. I understood that I had deeply upset him, and regrettably, all the evidence seemed to be against me. But I still clung to hope that he would grant me one opportunity to make amends. “Hunter! Please, just look at me,” I pleaded, but Mr. Gale’s secretary walked over to me and slammed the divorce papers and the pack expulsion notice in front of me. I furrowed my brow, feeling a surge of fear, and desperately wished for Hunter to come to my rescue once more, just as he had in the past. “Sign the papers and release the Alpha King from this torment. Such a formidable werewolf deserves someone superior,” Ferocia remarked. “But I’m innocent,” I protested, and as I watched them all glare at me, my throat tightened with emotion. Instead of signing, I began to vomit on the papers. 1/4 Chapter 3 “Oh my! You’re such a mess,” Ferocia exclaimed, stepping back hastily, while the pack members covered their mouths in shock. “I’m so sorry,” I couldn’t even finish apologizing because my head started to spin. I don’t even know who came to support my body because I’m certain I didn’t land on the ground. I had no clue what had happened, but I had been feeling unwell for a few days, and this stress only added to my declining health. I passed out and woke up after several hours in one of the maid’s rooms. Immediately upon waking up, I felt the urge to inquire about what had transpired. There was no one in the room, no caretaker. From being a Luna Queen to nobody, I seemed to have taken that journey in a matter of hours. “Why did Tara lie to me?” I still couldn’t believe she had deceived me. But why would she do such a thing? I had never wronged her in any way. As I got out of bed, the door opened, and Mr. Gale entered the room with a doctor and Hunter. My heart seemed to have revived at the sight of Hunter, but he didn’t seem to share the same sentiment. He looked–devastated upon seeing me. “Hunter!” I whispered and rushed towards him, but a hand gesture from him brought me to a sudden halt. “Don’t even try to come any closer, you filth,” he yelled, and my jaw dropped in shock. I didn’t understand why he would say such hurtful things to me, but he appeared very confident. “I loved you so much. I cared for you, and this is how you repay me?” he continued, his eyes turning red with his wolf’s anger. “You got pregnant by that man, while every night, you told me I was wrong for not planning a baby with you,” he shouted, causing my heart to skip a beat. It was like being struck by lightning. “I’m pregnant?” I whispered, initially overlooking the gravity of the situation and smiling at the news, but then I refocused on what he had said. “Wait! No! I didn’t get myself pregnant by anyone but you,” I shook my head vigorously as I realized what he was insinuating. “I’m certain this isn’t my child. You were involved with that man who ran away after getting caught, and now 2/4 Chapter 3 you’re attempting to pin this child on me,” Hunter hissed, his tone harsh, and his breathing erratic. “No! That’s not true. I’ve never been with anyone but you,” tears welled up in my eyes as I longed to reach for his hand. I had been waiting for this moment for months, and now that I was finally pregnant, he wasn’t acknowledging his own child? “Even after I saw you with that man?” he yelled in my face, gripping my arms and shaking me. “Hunter! It was a setup. You have to believe me, please!” I pleaded through my tears, locking my gaze with his. “Now that she’s pregnant and unwilling to admit that the baby might belong to someone else, I suppose we’ll have to wait at least four months for the DNA test to determine her fate,” Ferocia explained, discussing the procedure for testing a werewolf child’s DNA after four months. “She’s just stalling. I’m absolutely certain I didn’t sleep with her,” Hunter countered, leaving me in shock, my jaw dropping. “What are you saying? We were together that night,” I uttered, feeling sad and heartbroken. “No, we weren’t. You haven’t even been intimate with me for months,” he argued, seemingly unaware of the day we both celebrated, drank a lot, and ended up being together. However, I had to leave the bed before him because Tara had asked me to stay with her. “Well, I suppose we’ll have to discover the truth in a few months,” I looked him confidently in the eyes and made a bold statement, knowing that in a few months, he would regret denying being the father of our child. “Sure! I’d love to see you leave once it’s proven that the baby is not mine,” Hunter said, clearly convinced that had been unfaithful. He stepped back, allowing the elder to speak with me. “Since you’re insisting on taking this DNA test, your trial will be postponed until then. You can stay in the servant quarters, but you won’t be allowed to perform the duties of the Luna Queen as you did before,” Mr. Gale declared before leaving the room with Hunter. I felt deeply hurt and betrayed. Hunter appeared to be a completely different person, and I couldn’t believe he was denying our intimate session. I remained in the room, my gaze fixed on the empty walls, replaying the hatred I had seen in his eyes. I didn’t … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 3” »
Chapter 2 Reyna Cruz: “Alpha King Hunter!” The man pulled away and grabbed a sheet to cover his torso. “How could you sleep with my mate, the Luna Queen?” Hunter was trembling with anger, his eyes revealing his wolf. My mouth hung open, and my throat felt dry at his words. He had it all wrong. “No! That’s not what happened,” I tried to explain, staying in the corner, but the stranger had more to say. “I didn’t know she was the Luna Queen of the Flaming Fangs Pack. She told me she was an Omega from some random pack,” The man lied; he wasn’t from our pack. That’s why his scent was so strange. “He’s lying. I don’t even know him,” I yelled at the man, trying to prove my innocence. “Why are you doing this?” “That’s it. You will face the consequences of sleeping with an Alpha King’s mate. And as for you… how long? How long have you been sneaking around behind my back to be with this man?” Hunter turned his face to the side, gritting his teeth and muttering those words to his mate. I could only imagine how he was feeling. Just the thought of finding him with someone else made my pressure rise. I could only guess what he was going through seeing me with this naked man. blood “Hunter! I promise, I’m innocent.” My poor attempt at a full sentence was cut short by the hot flashes and nausea I was experiencing. “Beta Mac has arranged a ride for us. I don’t want to stay here and witness this unpleasant scene,” Hunter rushed over and took my hand, leading me away. I felt really uneasy when everyone kept glancing at us and whispering to each other. Hunter had his fingers tightly wrapped around my wrist as he pulled me along to the car. I kept my head down, trying to avoid the curious stares from all around. we hit the road. I was keening my distance from Hunter; his I couldn’t find the words to speak. Beta Mac was seated in the passenger seat, and I didn’t want anyone eavesdropping on our conversation. Their opinion of me was already negative, and I didn’t want to worsen things. So, I mentally prepared myself to show him the text messages and explain why I was in that suite in the first place. I believed it would clear everything up. Once we arrived at the mansion, Hunter got out of the car, and I had to hurry to catch up with him. “Hunter! Please, just hear me out,” I raised my voice as we entered the foyer. ‘Really? Fine. Let’s hear it then. Explain why you were with that man,” Hunter turned to me, shouting loudly. I noticed he was wearing the same coat I had found at the suite’s entrance. It didn’t occur to me at the time, but now I was starting to catch on. I didn’t accidentally walk into the wrong room; I was led there. “I received messages from a stranger telling me you were cheating on me with some other she–wolf,” I said, my heart sinking as I recalled those text messages. “And you believed them?” Hunter frowned, shaking his head in disappointment. “Could you blame me? You’ve been ignoring me…” I couldn’t hold back the tears and broke down into sobe before I could even pour my heart out to him. Reynal I was planning for your birthday. I wanted it to be the most special experience for you. I was busy hiring cruise guards and buying an island as a gift while you thought I was cheating on you,” his words and the shattered tone made me lift my face from my hands and stare at him. I was in shock at the truth. So, he had never cheated on me? “What? Oh my goodness! I was so wrong.” I felt foolish for not trusting my instincts and instead believing some stranger. “Wait! Tara told me she had seen you with another she–wolf yesterday,” I brought it up because that’s what had led me to believe the unknown caller. 2/4 “Tara? She knew I was with my beta yesterday, preparing the same suite for you that you slept in with your…. boyfriend,” every time he recalled that sight, he clenched his jaw and closed his eyes in anger. “She knew?” It was a moment of great astonishment for me. It all seemed like a deception now. “Tara! Tara!” I started calling for her frantically, as if I were a lost soul without a body. “What’s going on?” Tara marched downstairs to the foyer and came to a halt when she saw Hunter and me together. “What’s happening, you two? You look… worn out,” she gulped. I “Did you know he was busy preparing for my birthday?” I wasted no time in questioning her memory. She glanced at Hunter and then at me before nodding. “But you never told me. You said you saw him with someone else. What was that all about?” I was trembling with both anger and confusion. Why didn’t she inform me when she saw that Hunter had chosen the same room mentioned in the text messages? “I don’t know what you’re talking about. Why would I ever tell you something like that when it’s not true?” She looked bewildered, but it wasn’t entirely accurate. She knew what she had told me and was now retracting her statement. “Tara!” I scanned her face, seeing the ignorance in her expression. My heart was pounding harder and louder jn my chest. It felt like the Moon Goddess herself had descended to Earth to claim my soul. “Wait! I have the text messages.” Thankfully, I wasn’t completely cornered yet. I hurriedly spun around and found my phone on the breakfast table where I had left it before. “This stranger had been messaging me and telling me thin— I’was explaining, my fingers scrolling through the inbox. Dread washed over me, causing goosebumps on my skin when I couldn’t find the conversation anymore. “Hunter! It was here,” I raised my face to see Hunter shaking his head at me in disbelief. “And let me guess, somebody deleted the conversation as well?” Hunter was no longer yelling at me. He looked- angry and disappointed, intensifying the already rapid pounding of my heart. “I swear I’m not lying. Tara! Please tell him you’ve seen the messages,” I pleaded with someone who had clearly abandoned me. My mind couldn’t comprehend who else might be involved in making me look bad in front of … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 2” »
Chapter 1 Reyna Cruz: Unknown: Your Alpha mate is cheating on you. Unknown: He will soon break up with you and get another she–wolf pregnant. A frown covered my forehead as I read the texts from this unknown sender. This same person had been sending me nonsense messages for over a week now. “Honey, do you need anything else?” I asked my mate, setting my phone aside. He was engrossed in his own phone, looking weary as we shared breakfast together. We had been married for a few months now, and things had only taken a turn for the worse. Back when I first felt the mate bond with him, I thought I was the luckiest she–wolf alive, and for a while, I truly was. But then something inside him shifted. Just when I thought we were ready to start a family, he withdrew into his shell. It had been two weeks since he had barely spent any time with me. Something had definitely changed, and these messages from the unknown source were not helping matters. “Hunter!” I cleared my throat. “I’m talking to you,” I said, resisting the urge to grab his phone and see who was occupying him to the point that he had so little to say to me. “Huh?” he raised his thick, black eyebrows before once again getting lost in his.cellphone. Alpha King Hunter Sparrow came into my life when I was just 11, and he was 13. We started as friends.before discovering years later that we were mates. My wolf was so weak that all she could do was recognize my mate. But Hunter saved me from being kicked out of the pack because I didn’t have a proper wolf. “Reyna! I don’t feel like eating anything. I have some pending work that needs to be taken care of,” he finally said after acknowledging my presence. “And don’t wait for me tonight; I’ll be late,” He finally put his phone down and grabbed the glass of juice without touching any of the food I had made for him. “Is there a meeting in the office?” I asked, playing with the berries on the waffles on my plate.. “Sort of,” he answered. “I’m going to leave; I don’t want to be late for the office.” His beautiful gray eyes shone as 1/6 he got out of the chair and grabbed his phone and laptop bag. “But you didn’t even finis—,” the words dried up in my mouth as he got up and left. “This isn’t right. He’s been acting up so much these days. Could it be that whoever is texting me is telling the truth?” I asked myself, tears welling up in my eyes as I stared at my phone’s screen. Cheating between true mates rarely happens, but when it does, it hurts like hell. “Hey, you’re eating breakfast alone? Where’s your charming husband?” My best friend Tara asked. She had been living with me for a few months after her alpha mate rejected her. Tara herself was the daughter of the Alpha King of the West Pack. She had a brother next in line for the alphal position, and she held the rank of Gamma. It was quite unusual for her to befriend an Omega like me from her pack, The Mystic Crystal Pack. I was now living in my mate’s pack: the Flaming Fangs Pack. I “Tara, I’m beginning to think that the wrong number isn’t lying. Hunter hasn’t spoken to me in days. He’s always engrossed in his phone. It’s been weeks since he even asked me to share a bed with him. I’m just very scared now,” I confided in her, pouring out my feelings as I always did. She gave me a sympathetic glance before sitting down with me. Having her living here with me had been such a comfort. Hunter’s mother rarely visited the mansion, but when she did, she made it clear she didn’t like her Alpha King son marrying an Omega like me. “I hope it’s not because you’re sleeping in my room. I kind of feel guilty for disrupting your early years of marriage,” Tara pouted sadly, her green eyes fixed on me. “Hey, don’t blame yourself. You have nightmares from the rejection, and you need your friend beside you, I’m sure that’s not why he’s acting up,” I forced a smile across my l*ps instantly so that she wouldn’t blame herself. It was somewhat true, though. The moment I got married, she arrived, and I had to spend time with her because. whenever she was left alone, she had anxiety attacks. We had just started talking when my phone beeped again, and this time, the text message was even more terrifying to me. Unknown: Your mate is on his way to a luxury suite he booked for his mistress. They’re going to spend hours together. The look on my face changed, and my vision blurred as tears welled up in my eyes. I “Reyna! What’s going on? You’re making me worried,” Tara must have noticed the intensity in my gaze as I stared 2/6 Chapter 1 at my phone’s screen. For a moment, the world around me seemed to go silent, and I felt like time had frozen. She got up from her seat and moved closer, snatching my phone from my hands to read the text for herself. “Oh Goddess! This is serious,” she exclaimed with a look of concern. “Tara! I don’t want to catch my mate with someone. Why is this happening to me?” I couldn’t hold back any longer and began to break down. “I’ve put up with his mother and everyone’s hatred for so long. All for what? So that he can go out and cheat on me?” I sobbed, panting as if I had just run a mile. “Hey! Please calm down first,” Tara placed her hand on my back and rubbed it gently in an attempt to soothe me, but it didn’t help. Instead, I felt an overwhelming urge to throw up. I quickly got to my feet, rushing to the nearest bathroom, and vomited more violently than I ever had before. I had been feeling very ill for the past few days, and it was likely due to the stress caused by Hunter’s sudden change in attitude towards me. “Umm! Are you okay?” Tara’s voice came from the doorway that I hadn’t closed behind me. “I’m fine. I’ve been feeling sick lately, probably because of the stress,” Freplied, washing my face before. I steadied myself and walked out of the bathroom. She remained silent for a moment, then grabbed my hands, forcing me to meet her gaze. “You can’t let him play you. That person sent you the hotel’s address and room–number; you should go see for yourself what’s going on,” her demand shook me a little. Catching him would mean it might be all over, “I can’t,” I hesitated, shaking my head. “Why don’t you go for me?” The miserable part of me was taking control, and I knew I shouldn’t feel like this when I was the victim here. The victim of my mate’s betrayal. “Reyna! I haven’t told you this, but I saw him with a girl yesterday. Please wake up and recognize your worth. If he’s cheating on you, he needs to face you and be confronted,” her words knocked me for a loop. I stared at her in horrified disbelief. Why didn’t she tell me this before? I knew she was aware of the text messages from the wrong number because she had been using my phone to 3/6 *家团26% 15:14 … Read More “Alpha Hunter by Alexis Dee Chapter 1” »