Chapter 88 Alex’s POV The days blurred together. I’d park across the street from the office building, hidden in the shadows. From there, I could watch her flit around inside, a smile playing on her lips whenever something went right with the renovations. It was a different kind of smile than the one! remembered, brighter, less guarded. It felt strange seeing it directed at something other than me. Part of me wanted to walk right in, tell her I was there, but another part, a louder part these days, held me back. There was still much that needed to be dealt with. My father’s words echoed endlessly in my head. I had looked into Ivan yet again and there was no history of his parents being killed in a violent encounter which my father had gone on to tell me about, everything about his file had been scrapped to perfection, same with Miranda’s. That’s why I couldn’t find any dirt on him. That’s why he seemed almost perfect. Because he had created that facade of perfection so well that it was hard to see anything beneath but I knew he wouldn’t wipe his slate clean unless he had something to hide and I was going to go deeper and find out more. It helped that he had basically given me the railings of his company and i was going to use that to my advantage but that was by the way. The anger over Daniel simmered down a notch after that revelation. Didn’t mean it went away entirely, not a chance. But at least the burning need to tear him limb from limb wasn’t quite so intense. I’d launched another attack, a calculated one, meant to send a message – I wasn’t backing down. But I’d also made sure casualties were minimal. Looking back, I didn’t want to turn into the monster my father became, consumed by hate and utterly alone. Stepping out of the car, I blew out a long breath. The weight of everything pressed down on me. The rejection, raw and fresh, still stung. It wasn’t just words, it was a look, a flicker of something cold and final in her eyes. My wolf whined in protest, but I couldn’t deny it. There was no coming back from this. The truth was, even if things hadn’t gone down the way they did, our story was probably doomed from the start. All I did was speed up the inevitable. The ache in my chest intensified as I glanced at the pictures on my phone. The originals were gone, she had taken them, but I’d kept digital copies. Maybe to punish myself, to keep the pain fresh. Why? That question echoed endlessly in my mind. Why hadn’t I confronted her? Maybe pushing her away, burying my emotions deep, would’ve been easier. Easier to see the betrayal dawn on her face, the realization that I’d seen through her lies. Adrian. Throwing him in jail. My best friend. He’d sworn he wouldn’t do that to me, but the words rang hollow now. No point in dwelling on regrets, I told myself. No point in second–guessing everything I’d done for the past four years. I clung to that belief, the belief that the woman I loved most had betrayed me with my closest friend. But the doubt, the nagging “what if,” wouldn’t be silenced. The mansion loomed in front of me, a monument to a life that felt increasingly hollow. Inside, the silence was deafening. It used to be filled with the sound of Amaya’s laughter, the warmth of her presence. Now, it echoed with the temptiness of missed chances, of unspoken truths. I poured myself a drink, the amber liquid burning a familiar path down my throat. It didn’t numb the pain, not really, but it gave me a brief illusion of control. I wandered through the rooms, each one a memory trap. The living room where we’d spent countless nights talking. laughing, dreaming. The kitchen where she’d experimented with new recipes, her joy contagious. The bedroom, a battlefield of tangled sheets and whispered promises, now a constant reminder of what I’d lost. The bedroom door creaked shut behind me, the sound echoing in the demeaning silence. Everywhere I looked, there were ghosts – it was like she was suddenly everywhere. I could almost still smell her perfume. Four years had passed and it was like she finally just started existing again. A sharp knock on the door startled me out of my reverie. “Come in,” I mumbled, my voice hoarse. 1/3 10:29 Sat, 22 Jun Chapter 88 88% The door creaked open again and Miranda stepped inside. She was dressed in a sleek black dress that clung to her curves, but for once, her usual confident swagger seemed muted. Her eyes flickered around the room, landing on the dishevelled bed for a brief moment before settling on me. “Well, isn’t that a lot on your mind for one lonely night?” I ignored her statement. Since I couldn’t find whatever it was I thought I was looking for from digging, I might as well learn from one of the sources itself. ” need to talk.” She paused in the doorway, her gaze sharp. It was like she was trying to see right through me, to decipher the tangled mess of emotions chuming beneath the surface. Finally, with a sigh, she walked further into the room and perched on the edge of the armchair opposite the bed. We sat there in silence for a beat. Maybe this was why I didn’t want to end this charade of a marriage, she somehow made me less lonely. “Well?” she finally snapped, her voice laced with impatience. “What is it you want to talk about?” “Your parents, I blurted out, the words tumbling out before I could stop them. The change in her expression was instantaneous. The irritated scowl in her eyes vanished, replaced by a coldness that I didn’t expect.The color drained from her face, leaving her looking pale and drawn. But for a fleeting moment, a flicker of something else crossed her features. It was gone so quickly I almost convinced myself I’d imagined it then she put on the mask she always wore. “My parents? What about them? Why are you suddenly interested in dead people?” I ignored the bitterness in her tone, the way it seemed to drip with hidden meaning. “How did they die?” I asked, my voice low and steady. She let out a humorless laugh. “Like everyone else, I suppose. They stopped breathing, their bodies decayed, and now they’re pushing up daisies.” I narrowed my gaze at her. “Don’t play dumb, Miranda. You know that’s not what I’m asking.” “You invested a ton of money in Ivan’s company. Now you’re suddenly curious about our family history? What’s the game, Alex?” I held her stare, refusing to back down. “Just answer the question. How did they die?” The silence stretched on, thick with unspoken tension. Miranda seemed to be battling an internal war, her eyes flickering with a mix of defiance and something else I couldn’t quite place. Finally, she spoke. “it was an accident. A car crash. They were gone just like that.” … Read More “Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia Chapter 88” »
Category: Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia
Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia
Rivalry, betrayal, and a love that transcends it all-immerse yourself in a gripping tale of werewolf packs locked in a generations-old feud. Maya’s heartbreak is heartbroken when Alex suddenly rejects her after three years of marriage. With no other choice, she returns to her pack who she turned her back on.
Fate had other plans when Maya is forced by her father to marry another man, Ivan McCall who turned out to be the brother to Alex’s new fiancé. As their worlds collide and dark secrets surface, witness an explosive battle of love and vengeance, leading to a stunning revelation that threatens to shatter everything they know.
With a backdrop of brewing conflict between humans and werewolves, this tale of redemption, sacrifice, and unbreakable bonds will leave you breathless. Can love prevail against the odds?
Chapter 87 -Maya’s POV- The disbelief in Natalia’s voice echoed in the small cafe, shattering the fragile peace I had found in a steaming cup of tea. “She fired you?” I flinched, the accusation stinging even though I knew it wasn’t meant that way. Raising my head slowly, I met her gaze, a storm brewing in her usually calm brown eyes. “Well, technically, I quit,” I mumbled, the gullt gnawing at me. “You quit?” This time, her voice wasn’t questioning, it was a low growl that sent shivers down my spine. I winced again, feeling like a child being scolded. Letting out a defeated sigh, I ran a hand through my hair. “I had a run–in with Alex,” I started, needing to explain the whirlwind of emotions that had led me here. “It was bad. Really bad. And I just… just wanted him to leave me alone. But the jerk, the absolute…” My voice trailed off, searching for a word harsh enough to describe Alex in that moment. “Fucktard,” She offered, a ghost of a smile playing on her lips. “Yeah, the fucktard!” I exclaimed, relief washing over me at finding the right word, “He twisted everything around, like it was my fault I was in charge of the interior design project. “You’re the one coming into my company, be said, like I was some kind of intruder.” Anger flared back up, hot and fresh, pushing aside the guilt. “So I told him,” I continued, my voice rising a notch, “Screw him and screw the project! I was done.” Natalia’s glare intensified, making me raise my hands in surrender. “I was angry, okay?” I confessed, the anger morphing into a deep sense of shame. “So, so angry when I went into that office. I didn’t think things through,” I admitted, the deflation in my voice as heavy as the weight ough,” la settling in my stomach. “So yes, I mumbled, the words scraping against my throat, “I quit out of anger when Ms. Edward’s said if I wanted to be taken off the project and not able to complete a simple task then she didn’t see the need for me working there and now I’m jobless.” Silence descended between us, thick and suffocating. Her gaze held a mix of disappointment and concern, and I knew she was right. “I worked really hard to get you that interview,” she finally said, her voice soft but firm. Shame burned in my cheeks. “i know,” I croaked, the guilt returning with a vengeance. “I know, and I am so sorry, Nat. I really am.” She shook her head slowly, the movement conveying more than words ever could. “It isn’t even about the job right now,” her voice was laced with a weariness I hated to see. “It’s the fact that you are still letting Alex dictate what you do with your life, even though it’s unconscious.” Her words were a punch to the gut, a harsh reality I couldn’t ignore. Natalia was my best friend, the one person who knew me better than anyone. And the truth was, a part of me, a tiny, stubborn part, had always clung to the hope of a future with Alex. A hope I had nurtured despite the constant pain and drama. “I know that, Natalia,” I whispered, my voice thick with unshed tears. “And I am truly sorry for dragging you into this with me. Believe me, I am equally tired.” The cycle of anger, hurt, and betrayal with Alex had taken its toll. I was exhausted, emotionally drained, and completely over it. “I don’t want anything to do with him anymore,” I declared, surprising even myself with the fierceness in my voice. “I told him that much. He can go ahead with his war with my father, they can tear each other to pieces for all I care. I am tired of the toxic cycle we’ve been trapped in 1/3 Join Chatroom 10:29 Sat, 22 Jun Chapter 87 ever since i came back. I’m done.” The words hung heavy in the air, a vow not just to Natalia, but to myself. This time, I meant it. I was done letting Alex control my life, my happiness. It was time to move on, to find peace and a future that didn’t revolve around him and my family’s drama. Her gaze softened, a hint of understanding replacing the disappointment. “Are you sure?” she asked, her voice gentle. I met her gaze, a newfound determination burning in my eyes. “Yes. I am sure.” Her lips curved into a thin smile, a flicker of relief chasing away the worry lines that had etched themselves on her forehead. “Good.” We sat there in comfortable silence for a while, sipping our tea. Finally, she broke the quiet, her voice laced with a hint of nostalgia. “You know,” she mused, “I miss college days sometimes. Freshman year. Things were so much easier then.” A smile tugged at my lips as the memories came flooding back, a welcome escape from the present turmoil. “Freshman year,” I echoed, a low laugh escaping my lips. “Remember how terrified we both were?” It felt like a lifetime ago, a simpler time before Alex, before family feuds, before the weight of the world settled on our shoulders. She chuckled, a soft sound that echoed my own amusement. “Absolutely terrified,” she admitted. “I swear I must have packed enough clothes for a year, and half of them were completely impractical.” “And don’t even get me started on the dorm room situation,” I added, shaking my head. The image of two nervous freshmen staring at each other across a sea of mismatched furniture was vivid in my mind’s eye. “We were assigned as roommates,” She continued, her smile widening. “Two complete strangers thrown together, hoping we wouldn’t end up hating each other.” “And here we are,” I finished her sentence, a wave of gratitude washing over me. “Best friends all these years later.” We fell silent again, lost in the shared memory, Freshman year had been a whirlwind of emotions – the excitement of newfound Independence, the terror of being far from home, the constant struggle to navigate the complexities of college life. My thoughts drifted back to that pivotal first day of freshman year, the day I met her. The dorms were a cacophony of noise as we moved in. Nervous laughter mingled with shouts of greetings and the constant thump of furniture being dragged down hallways. My arms ached from carrying boxes, and the air hung thick with the smell of new carpet and nervous sweat. I had come all by myself, of course my father paid no attention to the fact that I wanted to go to college. Lost and overwhelmed, stood in the doorway of my assigned dorm room, wondering what awaited me inside. Taking a deep breath, I pushed the door open, bracing myself for the unknown. And then I saw her. Natalia was sprawled on the floor, surrounded by a sea of brightly colored clothes. She had one leg in a pair of jeans that looked like they wouldn’t button, and her hair, a wild mess of dark curls, was half–pinned up in a haphazard bun. She looked up as I entered, her face breaking into a wide grin.. “Hey there,” she basically shouted, her voice surprisingly chipper considering the chaos surrounding her. “You must be my roommatel” I simply smiled at her somehow knowing unconsciously that I would love her. Over the next few hours, we unpacked our belongings, slowly transforming the sterile dorm room into a … Read More “Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia Chapter 87” »
hapter 86 -Maya’s POV- The trance he’d somehow woven around me shattered and anger surged through pushing aside whatever bewilderment had kept me rooted to the spot. I took a sharp step back, my glare burning into his impassive face. I “You knew? You knew your father killed my brother before I was even born, before I even had a chance to meet him?” He blinked twice, a flicker of something crossing his features that was gone too quickly for me to decipher. “I didn’t. My father just told me. I would have told you.” He studied me for a moment, his gaze so intense it felt like he was trying to see right through me. “If you knew what my father did to your family, why did you ever agree to mate with me? You should have hated me too.” “I just found out that I had a brother,” I forced out, my voice trembling slightly. “Even if I had known… I loved you, I would have chosen you still.” He opened his mouth to speak, but I cut him off before he could utter another word. “I don’t want to hear it, Alex. Whatever you have to say, I don’t. I am done with this conversation. The only thing I have to say is this – you need to stop whatever it is you’re planning against my father. People will die.” “People already died,” he shot back, his voice tight with its own brand of anger. “My wolves died.” eath, the exhaustion of it all settling in my bones. “Aren’t you tired of this? This endless cycle of drama, violence? Can’t we I let out a shaky breath, just… stop?” He didn’t respond, leaving me staring at him in a tense silence. A wave of frustration washed over me. “You know what?” I finally said, shaking my head. “Do whatever you want, go crazy, you and my father can kill yourselves for all i care. Just leave Ivan out of it.” My words hung heavy in the air, the unspoken threat clear. But instead of the contrition I craved, his eyes flared with unexpected anger. “Ivan? That’s all you care about now?” he snapped. A bitter laugh escaped my lips. “Shouldn’t I?” Lretorted. “He’s my husband, after all,” His eyes narrowed, the anger seeming to simmer just beneath the surface. He clenched his jaw shut, then seemed to force himself to calm down. “I’m leaving.” I announced, turning towards the door. “I’m sure everything is fine with your office renovation.” As I reached for the doorknob, his hand clamped down on my wrist. A jolt of electricity ran through me at his touch, a confusing mix of anger and something else I couldn’t name. “I’m not done talking to you,” he growled, his grip tightening. I yanked my hand free, my own anger rising to meet his. “Well, I am done talking to you, Alex. The time for talking is over. We could have talked about those photos four years ago. We could have avoided all this drama, all this pain. But you didn’t want to talk then.” My voice hitched slightly, the past wounds throbbing raw “And I don’t have anything to say to you now.” continued, my voice firm despite the tremor in my heart. “Just leave me the hell alone.” He took a step towards me, his jaw clenched but his eyes holding a flicker of… something. Regret? Plea? It was impossible to tell. 1/3 10:29 sat, zzJun Chapter 86 “It’s hard to do that,” he said finally, his voice low, “when you come here every day. You’re the one who’s in my existence, Amaya. Maybe you should be the one to leave.” His words hit me like a physical blow. Here he was, the one who kept secrets, the one who lied and manipulated, the one whose actions had caused so much pain, and yet he had the audacity to blame me? A wave of hot fury washed over me, momentarily pushing aside the hurt and confusion. “You know what? I spat, my voice dripping with sarcasm. “Screw you, and screw this project. I’m done.” He gave a humorless scoff. “You still have another two weeks left on your contract.” “Two weeks?” I scoffed, the anger fueling a reckless defiance. “Like hell I’m staying here for two more weeks. I can find another job, another design firm that doesn’t have the emotional baggage of a gang war hanging over it.” A flicker of surprise crossed his face, quickly replaced by a stubborn set to his jaw. “You’re overreacting,” he said, his voice clipped. “This doesn’t have to be a warzone. We can be professional about this.” “Professional?” I echoed, my voice laced with disbelief. “There’s nothing professional about any of this, Alex. You betrayed me. You didn’t trust me enough and now you’re using my job to hold me hostage? That’s not professional, that’s manipulative.” “I’m not holding you hostage,” he countered, his voice tight. “You’re free to leave. But if you do, you’ll be walking away from a job you haven’t finished.” The silence stretched on, thick with unspoken words and a tangled web of emotions. Finally, with a defeated sigh that seemed to escape from the very depths of my soul, I stared right at him. This back and forth, this endless cycle of accusations and hurt… I was done. I was tired. Physically, my body ached with exhaustion. Mentally, I felt drained. And emotionally? My heart felt like it had been ripped to shreds, the love I had for him replaced by a gaping hole of emptiness and betrayal. “I’m going to Ms. Edward’s office. I’ll ask her to take me off the project. I can’t deal with you anymore, Alex. I am so done with you.” He opened his mouth to speak, but I cut him off before he could utter another word. “And when all this is over,” I continued, my voice dropping to a low growl, “you will be dead to me.” It was a cruel thing to say, I knew that, but in that moment, it was the only way I could protect the fragile pieces of my heart that remained. My tone was laced with such icy finality that I watched him physically take a step backwards. A flicker of hurt, a physical manifestation of pain, crossed his face for a brief moment, as if I had rejected him on a deeper level than just the project. I moved towards the door again but he didn’t try to stop me this time. As I walked towards the door, a part of me expected him to call out, to plead, to try and salvage what was left between us. But the silence stretched on, thick and suffocating, a heavy weight that seemed to press down on my chest with each step I took. … Read More “Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia Chapter 86” »
Chapter 85 -Maya’s POV- A gnawing unease clawed at my gut, twisting and churning with every passing day. It felt like the calm before a storm, a suffocating silence that pressed in on me from all sides. Officially, things had gone quiet. No more news of bombings, no more violence erupting across the city. But the quiet felt wrong, heavy with a sense of impending doom. People whispered in hushed tones, their eyes flickering nervously whenever they thought I wasn’t looking. The news was a constant barrage of speculation and accusations, each report a fresh stab of anxiety. Ivan was working tirelessly behind the scenes, trying to mend the fractured relationships and control the narrative. My father, in his usual infuriating way, had retreated into a shell of stoic silence. Alex? He was a ghost, a name that hung heavy in the air but never materialized. The silence was deafening, a stark contrast to the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside me. Fear, anger, confusion – they all tangled together in a knot that tightened with each passing hour. It was all too easy to pretend everything was fine, to plaster on a smile and go through the motions. But the facade felt brittle, a mask that could shatter with the slightest touch. The worst part? I was trapped, playing a role in the den of the enemy – or at least, that’s how it felt. Here I was, in the heart of Alex’s company, tasked with finishing the interior design project I’d started before everything went south. It felt surreal, walking through these familiar halls, surrounded by the ghosts of normalcy. Everywhere I turned, I felt his presence, a phantom pressing down on me. It wasn’t like I saw him, not physically. But his absence was a presence all its own, a void in the air that screamed of his watchful gaze. The employees tried their best to act normal. But even their smiles seemed forced, their small talk strained under the weight of the unspoken tension. Every creak of the floorboard, every rustle of paper, sent a jolt through me. Was it him? Was he watching me? The paranoia gnawed at me, turning every shadow into a potential threat. The questions echoed in the vast emptiness of my mind, unanswered and terrifying. I longed for the comfort of the girls, for the familiar faces and the warmth of acceptance but it felt like everyone had suddenly become stuck in their own world. Here, I was an outsider, an alien adrift in a sea of uncertainty. Each day was a battle, a constant struggle to maintain composure amidst the swirling chaos. A part of me craved answers, yearned to confront Alex directly without Ivan this time. But another, more cautious part, held me back. I still had Adrian to worry about and his plan to expose werewolves to the world, all of this was probably working in his favour then there was that message, sometimes I just simply stared. No new one had come but I felt like I had been waiting for the other shoe to drop, like I was waiting for Alex to materialize. The thought sent a fresh wave of nausea washing over me. The Alex I knew, the thoughtful, kind man I’d fallen for, seemed to be a distant memory. In his place stood a stranger, a man consumed by a darkness I couldn’t fathom. the eye of the storm, a temporary As the days bled into one another, the silence began to morph into something more sinister. It felt like th reprieve before the real blow hit. And as I sat alone in the empty office, surrounded by the remnants of a life that seemed to be slipping away. I couldn’t help but wonder: when the storm finally broke, would any of us be left standing? A jolt of surprise ripped me from my spiraling thoughts as a voice cut through the tense silence. 10:29 Sat, 22 Jun d Chapter 85 “Amaya? Everything alright in here?” I looked up to see David, the man in charge of the crew standing awkwardly in the doorway. “Oh, hey David,” I managed a smile, forcing myself to appear calm. “Yeah, everything’s fine. Just… finalizing some details.” :B8%斷 He shuffled his feet slightly, his normally confident demeanor tinged with a hint of hesitation. “Actually, there was something I wanted to ask I you about.” Here it comes, I thought, bracing myself. Some last–minute change, some outlandish request that would push my already stretched patience to the breaking point. Anything but going back into Alex’s office. The very thought sent a tremor through me. The lingering scent of his cologne, the stark emptiness of the space that felt like a constant reminder of his absence – it was all too much to bear. But before I could voice my reservations, David continued. “Mr. Thorne wanted to get your opinion on the progress of his office renovation. Would you mind taking a look?” My stomach lurched. This was how it had been. I knew he came here but I never saw him which was what made me even more uneasy. He spoke to them sending messages on what he like and didn’t that would eventually reach me but I never saw him and I had avoided his office like a plague. I didn’t want to go in there. “Actually,” I began, searching for an excuse, “I was just about to leave for the day. Maybe we could schedule a look–through for tomorrow?” His brow furrowed slightly. “I understand,” he said, his voice polite but firm. “But Mr. Thorne specifically requested to see it today. He’s… well, he’s been a bit on edge lately, and seeing some progress might help ease his mind a bit.” David gave me a pleading look, and I sighed inwardly. Part of me just wanted to run, to escape the suffocating pressure and the constant feeling of being watched. But another part, the professional part, knew I couldn’t just abandon my responsibilities. “Alright, fine,” I conceded with a defeated sigh. “Let’s go take a look.” David’s face broke into a relieved smile. “Great! Follow me.” He led the way down the familiar hallway, the silence punctuated only by the rhythmic click of his shoes against the polished floor. With each step, my anxiety intensified. My palms grew slick with sweat, and my breath hitched in my throat. Finally, we reached the end of the hall and stopped before the imposing mahogany door that marked the entrance to Alex’s office. My stomach lurched, and for a moment, I thought I might be sick. David placed a hand on the doorknob, his flickering briefly towards me. “Ready?” he asked gently. Eate In … Read More “Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia Chapter 85” »
Chapter 84 Alex’s POV The sterile smell of disinfectant was a constant assault on my senses, blending with the metallic tang of blood that seemed to linger in the air despite there being no visible wound on my father. His chest rose and fell with each labored breath, his once powerful frame now reduced to a frail shell. Yet, as he spoke of the past, a spark of his former self ignited in his eyes- a chilling mixture of pride and something akin to amusement. “We were young and foolish then,” he rasped, “Ambition burned bright in both our bellies, Daniel Stone and I. We craved power, influence, dominance that stretched across both worlds- the human and the werewolf” A humorless short escaped his lips, a dry rasp that echoed in the sterile silence. “There was a constant struggle, skirmishes along the borders, tests of strength. But there was also a… respect. We understood the boundaries, the lines that shouldn’t be crossed.” He closed his eyes for a moment, his weathered face etched with a weariness that went beyond illness. When he opened them again, they glinted with a cold, steely resolve. “Then came the opportunity. A chance to cripple Stone’s hold on a crucial exchange route, a power move that would solidify my position as the alpha with the most influence.” My throat tightened. This was it, the moment he would explain the attack, the one that had fractured the fragile peace between the packs. But as he spoke, a different picture emerged–one devoid of remorse, painted solely with ruthless ambition. “The plan was simple,” he continued, his voice gaining a sliver of strength. “A swift raid, a display of force, a message to the other packs. Nothing more.” A cold dread settled in my stomach. “But it went wrong, didn’t it?” He gave a curt nod, his expression unreadable. “There was a fight, of course. It was brutal, fangs and claws bared. But then… chaos. A stray bullet, a panicked shift… and then silence.” The silence in the room felt even heavier now, “Daniel’s son, a young boy barely out of his pup year just like you, he was caught in the crossfire. Dead and…” He trailed off, a flicker of something that might have been regret crossing his face, but it was fleeting. “The details are unimportant,” he continued, his voice laced with a dismissive arrogance. “Collateral damage is inevitable in any war. You will come to understand.” I stared at him, incredulous. Collateral damage? As if the death of a child was a mere statistic in his quest for power. “How can you say that?” My voice was shaking with a mix of anger and disgust. “A child died! Someone’s son.” He scoffed, a harsh, grating sound. “Sacrifices are made. It’s the price of power.” His voice hardened, a cruel edge creeping in. “Besides, Stone wasn’t blameless either. He retaliated, striking at our pack with equal ferocity. It was a war, a game of dominance, and someone always loses.” The air crackled with tension. My father’s words hung heavy in the sterile silence, his justifications hollow and empty. He spoke of war, of a game, but all I saw was the shattered innocence of a young life lost, a life needlessly taken in the crossfire of his ambition. He was responsible for her brother’s death, a brother she never got to know. Did she know? This was why Daniel Stone hated me so much. If Amaya had known why did she still mate with me. Fuck, this was so messed up. “And then,” he continued, a hint of satisfaction creeping into his voice, “the Moon Goddess decided to play a cruel joke. She blessed Stone 10:28 Sat, 22 Jun Chapter 84 with a daughter, and she turned out to be your mate.” +88% A wave of nausea washed over me. “You killed her brother,” I whispered, the words catching in my throat. “And from what you’re saying. I must have been around three years old at the time. That’s why I don’t remember. I was the same age as the boy you had killed.” The realization hit me like a physical blow. The reason for the constant tension between our packs, the unspoken hatred simmering beneath the surface – it all stemmed from this single, horrific event. My entire life had been shaped by a war that wasn’t mine, a rivalry fueled by my father’s insatiable greed. He looked at me, his face devoid of any emotion. “So what? It is a harsh world, Alex. The strong survive, the weak perish.” I shook my head, unable to believe his callous disregard for human life. “No,” I whispered, my voice firm despite the tremor running through me. “You don’t get it, do you? This isn’t a game. It’s real life, and real lives were destroyed because of your ambition.” “There’s always a cost,” he coughed out, his voice laced with a weary resignation that seemed at odds with his earlier arrogance. “Every victory comes with sacrifices. You wouldn’t understand until you’ve held the reins of power.” His words hung in th air, laced with a truth I couldn’t deny. The responsibility of leading a pack was immense, the decisions life or death. But for him, it seemed, that responsibility had morphed into a justification for his actions, a shield to deflect any flicker of remorse. “But a child?” I pressed, “How can you justify taking an innocent life?” He remained silent for a long moment, his gaze fixed on a point on the sterile white wall. Finally, he spoke, his voice laced with a bitterness that sent shivers down my spine. “You think Stone cared about collateral damage when he retaliated? My right hand man, who was like a brother to me died. We all have scars, Alex, both physical and emotional. It’s the price we pay for existing in this world.” His words were a harsh truth, a reminder of the brutal reality of the werewolf world. But even as I acknowledged the inherent dangers, a line had been crossed that I couldn’t ignore. The death of a child, regardless of the perpetrator, was a tragedy that couldn’t be justified by power struggles or the weight of leadership. It was wrong and he hardly seemed remorseful about it. “There’s a difference between accepting the dangers and actively courting them. You didn’t just walk into a warzone, you orchestrated it! And for what? A flimsy grasp at more power?” A flicker of anger sparked in his cloudy eyes. “It wasn’t flimsy, Alex! It was about control, about securing a future for our pack. Don’t be naive. In this world, the weak are devoured by the strong. I was protecting what was ours!” His outburst was laced with a desperation that surprised me. Was this the fear of death talking, or a genuine belief in his actions? “But at what cost?” I challenged, my voice steady. “You … Read More “Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia Chapter 84” »
Chapter 83 -Alex’s POV- e way. Damon Thorne was a force of nature. He wasn’t just powerful, he used that power to make people scared. He wanted me to be the same but I never wanted that. Not for a second. After my mom died, it was like living in a constant nightmare. I was young, but knew I had to get away from him, to break free from his shadow. It wasn’t easy. Every part of me screamed “woll” and that primal urge, that darkness, reminded me of everything I hated about him. So, I ran, Iran as far as I could, burying myself in work, in building a company, in the normalcy of the human world. It was a constant battle, though. Every full moon, every time I felt the wolf stirring inside, It was a reminder of the monster he’d tried to turn me into, Five years. It took five years to reach my first real milestone, a multi–million dollar deal. It should have felt amazing, but all I could think about was the news that hit right after. Damon Thorne was sick. Very sick. There wasn’t an ounce of pity in me. He was Damon Thorne. He didn’t deserve sympathy. Not after what he did to my mom. Not after everything else. He had all the money in the world, but even that couldn’t buy him a cure. The only thing keeping him alive was this special facility, a place designed to slow down whatever was eating him from the inside. I’d only seen him five times since he ended up there. Each visit was the same. A tense walk through sterile hallways, the constant beeping of machines in the background, and the sight of him, a pale shell of the man he used to be. The last time was the worst. He was weak, barely clinging to life, but the fire in his eyes still burned. He used that visit to try and manipulate me again. He wanted me to finish what he started, to strike at Daniel Stone before Stone. I didn’t listen. I was still running. Running from the wolf inside, from the responsibilities he’d tried to force on me.. But no more. A voice broke the silence, a nurse I vaguely recognized. “Mr. Thorne. He’s ready for you.” I took a deep breath, the sterile smell of the facility filling my lungs. It wasn’t a pleasant place, but for the first time, I wasn’t there out of obligation. I was there for answers. I nodded curtly at the nurse and followed her down the hallway, every step bringing me closer to the man who made me who I am, the good, the bad, and the monster he always wanted me to be. The double doors at the end of the hall slid open with a hiss, revealing a sterile room bathed in a soft, artificial light. My father lay in a bed, a tangle of tubes and wires snaking around him. Monitors beeped rhythmically, the only sound in the otherwise silent room. His eyes were closed, his face pale and gaunt. He looked frail, broken, a far cry from the imposing figure that had haunted my childhood. For a moment, I just stood there, watching him. Part of me wanted to turn and walk away, to leave him to rot in his self–made prison. But another part, a primal instinct I couldn’t ignore, urged me closer. I took a step forward, the sterile floor tiles squeaking under my shoes. He stirred at the sound, his eyelids fluttering open. It took him a moment to focus, his gaze hazy and unseeing for a beat before landing on me. “Alex,” he rasped, his voice weak and barely audible. “You came A weird mix of emotions bubbled up inside me as I stared at him. Here he was, a broken shell of the powerful, terrifying man who used to control every aspect of my life. He looked so pathetic, so weak, that a sliver of pity threatened to pierce through the years of anger and resentment I’d built up. How the mighty had fallen, I thought grimly. The silence stretched, thick and heavy. We just stared at each other, two strangers bound by blood and a twisted history. Finally, I broke the tension. 10:28 Sat, zz Jun Chapter 83 “Last time I saw you,” I started, my voice low and controlled, “you were all about striking first. Protect your legacy and the legacy of the pack.” The words hung in the air for a moment, then something shifted in him. It was like watching a deflated balloon slowly regain some air. A flicker of life returned to his eyes. “I have been informed about the bomb,” he rasped out, his voice weak but surprisingly steady. I almost snorted. Of course he had been. Even here, hooked up to machines and barely clinging to life, he still had his fingers wrapped around pack affairs. He refused to let go, even from the brink of death. I gave a curt nod, acknowledging the obvious. “Daniel used the power of the merger to hit us hard. I tried to take him down the corporate way, but now…” I trailed off, letting the unspoken words hang heavy in the air. A predatory glint entered his cloudy eyes, a flicker of the old Damon Thorne momentarily breaking through the haze of illness. “Now you need my help,” he finished the sentence for me, a triumphant smirk tugging at the corner of his cracked lips. “You need to learn how to be a force to be reckoned with in the werewolf world. You’ve finally come to your senses and decided to take me up on my offer.” I didn’t answer him right away. The part of me that still hated him, the part that yearned for independence from his shadow, balked at the idea of needing his help. But another, more pragmatic part, knew he was right. He might be a monster, a twisted caricature of a father, but he was also the alpha of the Nightshade pack for decades. He had built alliances, waged wars, and ruled with an iron fist. He knew the dark underbelly of the werewolf world better than anyone. So, I swallowed my pride and met his gaze head–on. “Maybe,” I conceded, the word tasting bitter on my tongue. “Maybe you can teach this ‘corporate wolf a thing or two about the real world.” A genuine smile, devoid of malice for the first time in my memory, spread across his face. It was a weak smile, the smile of a dying man, but it held a hint of victory nonetheless. “Excellent,” he rasped, his voice gaining a touch of strength. “Then let the lessons begin.” “I didn’t come here for one–on–one werewolf lessons,” I snapped. “I already had a bomb planted in Stone’s car. The plan wasn’t to kill him quickly – he’ll suffer a slow and agonizing death at my hands, mark my words. What I need from you is how to cripple his pack, to weaken it from the inside out.” A harsh laugh escaped my father’s lips. It was unsteady, weak, but it held a disturbing edge of amusement. “Maybe I already taught you more than you realize, Alex. You weaken a pack by striking at its strongest link. Once the alpha is broken, the rest will crumble. The fear, the uncertainty, it will spread like a disease, fracturing their leadership and plunging them into chaos. You’ve already begun the process.” I glared at him, my anger simmering. “So what am I doing here then? If the bomb works, the fear will do the rest. What good is your outdated. pack warfare knowledge going to be?” I started to stand up but before I could take a step, a violent coughing fit seized him. He doubled over, his frail body wracked with spasms, his face contorted in pain. His weak hand reached out, a tremor running through it, searching for something. Despite my anger, a sliver of something akin to pity stirred within me. Moving on autopilot, I grabbed the glass of water resting on the bedside table and held it to his lips. He took it with trembling hands, each sip a struggle against the relentless coughing. I watched him, a strange mix of emotions swirling within me. When the coughing finally subsided, he slumped back against the pillows, his breaths shallow and labored. He looked at me, his eyes filled with a strange vulnerability I’d never seen before. mes from “Sit down, Alex. There’s more to this than just fear. Fear can be a powerful weapon, but it’s a fleeting one. True victory comes understanding your enemy, from exploiting their weaknesses, and from building alliances with those who share your goals.” 10.20 Chapter 83 BUT “Last time I saw you,” i started, my voice low and controlled, “you were all about striking first. Protect your legacy and the legacy of the pack” The words hung in the air for a moment, then something shifted in him. It was like watching a deflated balloon slowly regain some air. A flicker of life returned to his eyes. “I have been informed about the bomb,” he rasped out, his voice weak but surprisingly steady. I almost snorted. Of course he had been. Even here, hooked up to machines and barely clinging to life, he still had his fingers wrapped around pack affairs. He refused to let go, even from the brink of death. I gave a curt nod, acknowledging the obvious. “Daniel used the power of the merger to hit us hard. I tried to take him down the corporate way, but now…” I trailed off, letting the unspoken words hang heavy in the air. … Read More “Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia Chapter 83” »
Chapter 82 -Alex’s POV- I stood at the entrance of the facility waiting for them to prepare him to be seen. I knew once I stepped into that room and asked for his help. there would be no going back and as I sat there, replaying the day of the bombing in my head, I knew the decision had already been made. -Three days earlier- The news crackled over and over in my head, and I couldn’t stop grinding my teeth in anger. Land claim. My land. The territory that had been in my pack’s possession for generations, the one bordering his damn forest, was now apparently “up for grabs” according to the old bastard. My fingers tightened around the phone, the plastic digging into my palm. This wasn’t some corporate takeover, some hostile bid I could counter with lawyers and financial maneuvering. This was a primal challenge, a land grab rooted in the oldest werewolf traditions. I’d tried the civilized route, the boardroom battles, but Daniel Stone understood only one language: force. “Mr. Thorne?” The voice on the other end of the phone, my secretary Ruth’s, cut through the haze of anger clouding my mind. “Are you still there?” “I am,” I forced out, my voice tight. “Cancel all my meetings for the rest of the day and tomorrow.” The silence on the other end stretched for a beat before Ruth spoke again, her voice laced with concern. “Mr. Thorne, are you sure? You have a very important presentation tomorrow with the Miller Group.” “Cancel it.” I repeated, my tone leaving no room for argument. “Everything. I need to handle something… urgent.” There was another pause, then a sigh. “Very well, sir, Will you be back in the office today?” I glanced out the expansive window of my office. The city skyline shimmered under the soft glow of dusk, the construction that seemed to follow me everywhere I went. Renovation. It had been dragging on for weeks, a constant reminder of Amaya’s presence. She had gone on to ignore me after the outburst at the pack and I hadn’t stopped thinking about it. The more I did, the more I forced myself to believe that I had made no mistake because if the truth was that they were indeed fabricated then my whole world would be ruined. “No. I won’t be back today.” Pushing back from my desk, I grabbed my coat. Stepping out of my office, I found myself drawn towards the renovation zone. The entrance was blocked by white sheets, a temporary wall that did little to hide the sounds of hammering and drilling from within. My wolf stirred again, a restless energy coursing through me. Maybe I was hoping to catch a glimpse of her, to feel some semblance of calmness amidst the chaos Daniel Stone was unleashing but she wasn’t there. I couldn’t feel her. With a sigh, so turned around and left. The news of Daniel Stone’s land grab hung heavy in the air. No more delays. No more corporate niceties. It was time to embrace the part of me I’d spent years suppressing, the part that understood the language of force. With a final glance at the construction zone, I turned and headed towards the elevators. The battle was on, and this time, I was not going to suppress my wolf. 1:|:ངཅན The city air clung to me, heavy and stale even after the ten–minute drive. Moonlight sliced through the gaps in the old Victorian house’s overgrown hedges, illuminating faces gathered around a crackling fire pit in the backyard. It wasn’t their usual hangout – most nights were spent in their own apartments, plugged into the digital world. But tonight, the vibe was different. No laughter, no takeout boxes scattered 1/3 Join Chatroom Chapter 82 around. Just worried faces flickering in the firelight. They weren’t expecting me. Pack meetings these days were a sterile exchange of texts and video calls, a far cry from the old days of smoky dens and face–to–face meetings. Something that imitated me more than anything else in the world. Being Alpha wasn’t a job description 1 ever signed up for, but some nights, the responsibility slammed into you harder than a car door, And tonight was one of those nights. I had sent out word asking everyone within the city to be present at the pack house. Some wolves still liked to embrace the old ways, living amongst themselves like a close knitted community while others like the wave of modern world. We were a large pack with over a thousand pack members so I expected them in numbers, I scanned the faces searching for two people specifically, the most likely to undermine my authority but Vargas and Raze were seated amongst the high ranking members of the pack. Clearing my throat, I forced myself to focus on the task at hand. “Alright everyone,” I began, my voice cutting through the tense silence. “Thanks for coming here on such short notice. You all know about the merger. Stone and McCall. A formidable force, no doubt.” Murmurs rippled through the pack, a low growl echoing from the side. I recognized the source – Vargas.. His smug smirk ignited a fresh wave of anger within me. “But tonight,” I continued, my voice rising a notch, “I have news of a different kind. News that should concern us all.” I paused, letting the silence stretch for a beat before dropping the bombshell. “Daniel Stone has laid–claim to a portion of our borderlands.” A collective gasp escaped the pack. “This,” I stated, my voice firm, “is unacceptable. This land has been ours for generations. Stone’s claim is baseless and reeks of opportunism.” A low growl rumbled through the pack, a chorus of agreement. Good. The anger was raw, the need to defend what was rightfully theirs burning bright in their eyes. But before the simmering tension could boil over, Vargas voice cut through, “Perhaps,” he drawled, his voice laced with a smugness that grated on my nerves, “this could have been avoided. Perhaps if certain warnings had been heeded.” He didn’t need to say my name but it was implied and wanted everyone to know that he had come to me with the way his eyes danced around. I chose to ignore him. He was seeking a verbal war, one that I wouldn’t give to him. I faced back the Packmembers, “I know I haven’t been the most present Alpha but that is going to change. No one touches what belongs to me. This land claim, which I intend to put an end to, is just the beginning, there will be more and I have no plans of letting anyone who makes a play against my pack get away with it.” A ripple of agreement ran through a section of the pack, mostly the younger wolves who craved battle glory, pressure was immense. My wolf stirred within me, its primal instincts urging me to meet force with force. the thrill of the hunt. The pl. assess our … Read More “Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia Chapter 82” »
Chapter 81 -Maya’s POV- A strong grip clamped onto my arm from behind, yanking me back just as I lunged forward. It was van. Dread washed over me for a moment, but then I saw him. My father. Emerging from the back of an ambulance, his face etched with pain and anger, burns marring his skin. Alive I blinked, confused. The dead body on the stretcher, covered in a white sheet, sent a jolt through me. My wolf senses had failed me completely. Shame burned in my throat, acrid and hot. I had assumed wrong. Whoever was on the stretcher must have been someone else. I immediately wanted to run towards him because I never learn. He’d told me point–blank he didn’t love me, yet here I was, ready to run to him again. Ivan’s grip tightened on my arm and I turned to face the stern expression on his face. “Don’t. You know how this ends. It’s been a long night, let’s just get you home.” I turned back to see my father’s scowl deepening deep in conversation with someone nearby. Ivan sighed, a sound laced with frustration. “Come on.” His grip firm as he began to lead me away. We walked in a tense silence, the image of my father, alive but uncaring, heavy on my mind. We were almost at the car when a voice cut through the commotion. “Ivan!” We both turned to see a man approaching, his face etched with concern. He spoke quickly, his words tumbling over each other. “We need to talk strategy. This attack on Daniel Stone, you could be next…” Ivan’s jaw clenched tight. He let out a frustrated huff. “Look, I appreciate you coming by, but this isn’t the time. We’ve had a rough night.” He cast me a sidelong glance, his expression unreadable. “Besides,” he continued, his voice hardening, “this whole mess wouldn’t have happened if someone hadn’t gone and bombed Alex’s meeting.” With that, he pulled me to continue walking until we got to the car. I hadn’t noticed my father approaching because my back was turned to him but his voice cut in, his voice though rough, held a chilling edge. “Alex deserves everything he got. He started this war, and it’s time we finished it.” Ivan’s eyes flashed with anger. “Don’t you dare try to turn this on Alex! Your reckless actions are what put Maya and everyone else in danger. 1 formed this alliance to strengthen our packs, not for you to use its power for a personal vendetta!” My father’s shrug was like a dismissal, “He started it,” he said, his voice gruff. “You forgetting the whole wedding thing already? The bomb? Then he goes after my company, throws me in jail like some criminal. What the hell did you expect me to do? Just lie down and let him walk all over me?” His swords held anger, sure, but there was something else there too. A coldness that made me shiver, Ivan’s jaw clenched so tight I swear I heard his teeth grinding. “There’s a difference, Daniel, between getting even and starting a full–blown warl” he yelled, his voice shaking with barely contained rage. “You could have done things differently! Instead, you go behind everyone’s back and bomb his meeting? Now people are dead, Maya’s a 88% Chapter 81 wreck, and the whole damn city’s on the verge of exploding!” My father scoffed. “War doesn’t care about hurt feelings, Ivan. Alex lit the fire, now someone’s gotta put it out for good.” “By starting another, bigger fire?” Ivan shot back, disbelief dripping from his voice. “There’s a way out of this, Daniel. We can find a way to settle things that doesn’t involve turning the whole city into a battlefield.” “And what’s your brilliant plan, huh?” My father challenged, his voice laced with a dangerous edge. “Just sit back and let him walk all over us? Let him take everything I’ve built?” His gaze flickered to me for a brief moment, but there was no warmth in his eyes. Just a steely glint of determination. “This isn’t just about you anymore, Daniel,” Ivan said, his voice low and dangerous. “You dragged all of us into this. These are our people you’re putting at risk. My pack, your supposed ‘allies – they’re the ones getting caught in the crossfire.” “They’re my wolves now too, aren’t they?” My father countered, his voice dripping with a smugness that made me want to punch him. “That’s the whole point of this merger, remember? We’re one pack now,” He gestured towards the body on the stretcher, its form covered by a white sheet. A cold dread filled my gut as I realized what he was implying. “This is what happens in war, Ivan,” my father said with a shrug. “There are casualties. You gonna cry about every single one?” My stomach churned. This wasn’t some game, some movie where the hero could just walk away. Lives were being lost, families were being torn apart, and all because these Alex couldn’t seem to settle their differences like grown men. Ivan stared at my father, his eyes burning with a mix of anger and something else – maybe even a flicker of sadness. “I need to take Amaya home. We’ll talk about this later. But one thing’s for sure this ends now. No more attacks, no more bloodshed. We find another way, or this alliance is over.” My father opened his mouth to retort, but Ivan cut him off with a sharp gesture. “Don’t even think about it,” he growled. “This isn’t about your pride or your need for revenge. This is about protecting our people. And if you can’t see that, then maybe it’s time you went your own way.” My father scoffed again, a harsh sound that scraped against my ears. “Threats, Ivan? You think that scares me? Alex started this fight, and I’ll be damned if I let him finish it. We built this alliance on the promise of strength, and that means protecting ourselves from those who would see us crumble.” “Strength isn’t about reckless attacks, Daniel,” Ivan countered, his voice tight with controlled fury. “It’s about strategy, about finding a way to win without sacrificing innocent lives. You just handed Alex a weapon, a reason to escalate this whole mess further.” “He already had a weapon,” my father shot back, his voice laced with a dangerous glint. “He used it on me, on my company. He doesn’t play fair, and neither will 1. This city might be our home, but it’s also a battlefield now, and I won’t let my guard down for a single second.” to stop this The tension between them was thick enough to choke on. My heart hammered against my ribs.l wanted to scream, to beg them to stop madness, but the words wouldn’t come. “There has to be another way,” Ivan pleaded, his voice softening slightly. “The council, negotiations, anything. We can’t just keep throwing fire at each other and expect the flames to die down.” You can’t re reason with a snake.You My father let out a humorless chuckle. “Negotiations? With Alex? The man’s a snake. Just like his father. You just gotta crush it before it bites you. It’s their fault not mine.” 10-20 Chapter 81 Sat, 22 Jun … Read More “Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia Chapter 81” »
Chapter 80 -Maya’s POV- The roar of the engine was a dull thrum against the deafening words in my head. Images flashed behind my eyelids – Alex’s enraged face, the glowing red of his wolf’s eyes, the chilling finality in his voice as he threatened my father’s life. Each horrifying detail replayed on a loop, squeezing the air from my lungs. Ivan drove in a tense silence, his jaw clenched tight, knuckles white on the steering wheel, My attempts to process the events of the evening felt futile. It was like trying to grasp smoke – the conversation with Alex had devolved into a chaotic mess. “It’ll be okay,” Ivan let through a breath, his voice low and gruff. But the words rang hollow, offering little comfort in the face of the impending storm. I scoffed, a humorless sound escaping my lips. “Okay? How can you possibly say that will be okay? He threatened to kill my father!” I mean I was the last person who cared about him at this very moment but that didn’t mean I would be happy to see Alex kill him. Well maybe yes it would be nice to not have to deal with him permanently but this was not how I want it to happen. He sighed, a heavy sound that spoke volumes of his own internal turmoil. “He’s angry. Right now, logic isn’t exactly his strong suit. But once he cools down I’m sure “He won’t cool down, Ivan,” I interrupted, my voice rising a notch. “Don’t you see? He’s gone too far. He’s consumed by rage.” A muscle ticked in his jaw. “Maybe. But we can’t give up hope. We need to find a way to reason with him.” “How?” I challenged, my voice laced with despair. “We tried talking, and it got us nowhere. He doesn’t care about the consequences, about the potential bloodshed. He’s lost sight of everything except his desire to make my father pay.” Silence descended again, heavy and suffocating. The car sped down the deserted highway, the headlights cutting through the inky blackness like a knife. My gaze drifted to the passing landscape, a blur of trees and telephone poles, but I saw nothing. My mind was a warzone, replaying the conversation with Alex over and over again. “I’ve seen that look on his face before,” I whispered, the memory sending a fresh wave of chills down my spine. “Right before he threw me out. That cold, emotionless mask, the eyes devoid of any warmth. He’s the same way now, consumed by a single purpose.” Ivan finally turned his head towards me, his brow furrowed in concern, “What do you mean?” I hesitated, unsure if I wanted to relive the pain of that night. But the weight of the situation demanded honesty. “He came home, didn’t say anything, just threw divorce papers in my face. And for a moment, I saw a stranger staring back at me. It was like the Alex I knew, the one l cared about, had just… disappeared.” A flicker of pain crossed Ivan’s face, a fleeting emotion quickly masked by a stoic demeanor. I knew it must hurt him fearing about us and I really wish I didn’t have to. “He was angry,” he whispered softly. “We all say things we don’t mean in the heat of the moment.” “Maybe,” I conceded, the memory still raw. “But that night, it felt different. It felt like a wall had gone up between us, a wall that I couldn’t tear down. And now, seeing him again… he doesn’t care, it’s like an off humanity switch.” Ivan reached out and squeezed my hand gently. The gesture, small as it was, offered a much–needed anchor in the storm even though I Chapter 60 couldn’t imagine how it felt for him with me talking about this. “We’ll figure this out, Amaya. Together. There has to be a way to stop him. “What if there isn’t?” The question hung heavy in the air, a stark reminder of the precarious situation we were in. “What if he’s truly lost himself in this quest for vengeance? What happens then?” Ivan didn’t answer for a long moment, the silence stretching between us like a taut rope. When he finally spoke, his voice was laced with a weariness that mirrored my own. “Then we do what we have to,” he said finally, “We protect our pack. We protect our families. Even if it means…” He trailed off, the unspoken words hanging heavy in the air. Even if it meant fighting against Alex. The thought was a bitter pill to swallow. But the image of his rage–filled face, the chilling threat hanging in the air, chipped away at my loyalty. “I can’t believe it’s come to this,” I murmured, the words catching in my throat. “It feels so… wrong.” “It is,” Ivan agreed, his voice heavy with regret. “But sometimes, the right thing isn’t always the easiest thing. There are sacrifices to be made, lines that have to be crossed.” My stomach churned with a cocktail of emotions–fear, anger, and a deep, gnawing sense of betrayal. I shouldn’t feel this way. Everything that had gone wrong was because of him so why didn’t it feel like I was betraying him still, “There has to be another way. We can’t just go to war. Too many lives will be lost, human and werewolf alike.” “I know. That’s why we need to come up with a plan. We need to find a way to stop Alex before things get out of control” A tense silence settled between us once more. The rhythmic hum of the engine was the only sound that broke the stillness. My mind raced, searching for a solution, any solution, that could avert the impending disaster. The weight of the situation threatened to crush me, and a wave of nausea washed over me. I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to shut out the overwhelming dread. Suddenly, the quiet was shattered by the sharp ring of Ivan’s phone. He fumbled for it in his pocket, his face grim even before he saw the caller ID. With a deep breath, he answered, his voice tight. “Hello?” A tense silence followed, broken only by murmurs on the other end. Ivan’s face drained of color, his jaw clenching with each passing second. He listened intently, his body rigid with unspoken fear, Finally, he managed a strangled, “Okay, we’ll be there soon.” He ended the call with a trembling hand, his eyes filled with a haunted emptiness. The phone clattered to the console, a hollow sound that echoed in the stillness. “What happened?” He let out a tired sigh, “There was an explosion.“. My breath hitched. “Another explosion?” Where? Is everyone okay?” “It was… outside your, father’s company.” My blood ran cold. “My father’s company?” “His car…They said it blew up. He was in it.” The world seemed to tilt on its axis. The air whooshed out of my lungs, leaving me breathless then a horrifying scream ripped from that tore through the confines of the car. Tears streamed down my face in a relentless torrent, blurring my vision into a watery mess. “No!” I my throat … Read More “Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia Chapter 80” »
Chapter 79 -Alex’s POV- The slam of the car door echoed in the tense silence, a punctuation mark to the infuriating exchange that had just transpired. Amaya and Ivan were gone, their taillights disappearing into the night like a fading dream. My fists clenched, claws digging into my palms hard enough to draw blood. The bloodlust that had been simmering beneath the surface since the news of the bombing boiled over, a primal rage that threatened to consume me whole. “That was intense,” Miranda drawled, her voice dripping with her usual brand of morbid amusement as she followed me back into the house. Lignored her. Every muscle in my body felt coiled tight, ready to spring. “So,” She continued, her voice laced with a sly curiosity, “care to share what that little reunion was all about? Planning a war council perhaps?” My jaw clenched tighter. “Leave me alone, Miranda.” Her smile faltered for a brief moment, a flicker of genuine worry replacing the usual mischief in her eyes. But it was fleeting. She recovered quickly, her lips curling into a smirk. “Oh come on, Alex. Don’t be so grumpy. As your fiancée, I practically have a need to know these things, you know, pick a side and all that. After all, you were getting awfully chummy with Ivan there for a second. You know with you helping his company.” I scoffed. Fiancée. The only thing that wore was a title. I would keep her long enough to fuck her senseless because that was the only thing we could agree on but I’d never marry her. We would be companions perhaps forever in our shared loneliness and hate. Pushing past the pang of anger, I focused on the present. “This has nothing to do with you, Miranda. Stay out of it.” “Oh, but it does,” she countered, her voice losing its playful edge. “You’re about to declare war on my brother’s pack, and for all I know this might be a way for you to take him out leaving dear Amaya-” I snapped. The simmering rage I’d been holding in check finally erupted. “Shut your mouth!” I roared, my voice laced with a dangerous edge. “This isn’t about Amaya or Ivan. This is about what that old man did to my pack! He crossed a line, and there will be consequences.” Miranda flinched at my outburst, but to her credit, she didn’t back down. She squared her shoulders, her gaze meeting mine defiantly. “How do you plan to strike back, then? With a bunch of angry speeches and brooding stares? Because last I checked, a war is won with more than just righteous fury.” Tignored her barb. My mind was already racing, formulating a plan. The bomb had been a calculated move, a brutal display of dominance meant to intimidate, to cripple. But it had backfired. It had only served to ignite a firestorm within me, a burning desire to make Daniel Stone pay tenfold for the lives lost, for the fear that had gripped my pack. The first order of business: intel. I needed to know everything about Stone’s defenses, his pack’s movements, his whereabouts. Every detail, every chink in his armor, would be exploited. Vargas would be useful here. Despite his annoying self–importance, he possessed a cunning mind and a network of informants that could prove invaluable. Once I had a clear picture, then came the strike. It wouldn’t be a frontal assault, a bloody clash of fangs and claws. No, that was a game expected, a game he was likely prepared for. My attack would be swift, surgical, a strike that would cripple his power base and leave him vulnerable even though all my wolf wanted to do was tear him to pieces. “I have a plan,” I finally growled, the words laced with a steely resolve. Stone She raised an eyebrow, a hint of skepticismy flickering in her eyes. “Oh really? And what exactly is this brilliant plan of yours? Because it has 1/3 10:27 Sat, 22 Jun Chapter 79 been three days since the bombing and all you have done is shift, growl and growl more.” I smirked, a cold and predatory smile that sent shivers down her spine, even I could tell. “Let’s just say Daniel Stone will be receiving a little… surprise. A taste of his own medicine, if you will.” The details of the plan remained unsaid, a secret weapon I wouldn’t reveal until the moment of execution. But the image of the devastation I would unleash on Stone’s territory, the fear it would instill in his pack, brought a sliver of satisfaction to the churning pit in my stomach. “This isn’t going to end well, Alex,” She said, her voice softer now, laced with a hint of concern. “There will be casualties on both sides.“” Her tone caught me off guard for a moment, like she actually cared about what would happen. I knew she was right. War was a brutal game with no winners, only survivors. But the thought of backing down, of letting Stone get away with his attack, was unthinkable. It wasn’t just about revenge, though that was a powerful motivator. It was about sending a message. A message that messing with the Nightshade pack wouldn’t be tolerated. “There will be casualties,” I acknowledged, my voice low and gravelly. “But if I don’t act, there will be more. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but Stone won’t stop until he crushes us. This… this is about protecting my pack.” She studied me for a long moment, her eyes searching mine and I almost backed away from the intensity of her gaze. She looked normal, not like the manipulator I knew she was. She looked like she was actually capable of caring. “Alright,” she finally said, a sigh escaping her lips. “I have always loved an interesting battle. I live for drama and chaos. You know that even though it’s going to be against my brother who has been nothing but an irritant,” A look crossed her face then she continued, “If you need help… with anything… you know where to find me.” My surprise must have shown on my face because she barked out a laugh, a humorless sound that lacked its usual falseness. “Don’t worry. I am still going to irritate you with my games. I’m still going to throw shade at your ex love. Just… try not to get yourself killed, alright?” A reluctant smile tugged at the corner of my lips. For the first time, it felt like we were capable of having a normal conversation, “I’ll do my best.” We stood there in silence for a moment, the weight of the situation hanging heavy in the air. The tension slowly eased, replaced by a fragile understanding. “Alright,” she cleared her throat, breaking the silence. “I’m going to bed. This whole bomb and war thing has me wiped out. Just…don’t burn the whole damn forest down, okay?” With a final pointed look, she turned and headed towards her … Read More “Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire by Neldia Chapter 79” »