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The Alpha and Her Hunter

Chapter 6 : When the Mask Slips

Word Count: 1191    |    Released on: 06/12/2021

r awareness. She was hyper-aware of where he was at all times. Every shift he made in his seat,

e asked sharply. She turned back to h

uncomfortable when they are that c

m before. Is he a B

ted. Lyall nodded. His mood evening out now that he di

ere aflame. He passed by without a glance at her table. The woman with him spared her a small glance and she felt a traitorou

y were gone. She finally felt like she cou

ed her, his smile gentle. She no

she scoffed

beautiful as always, only tired," he

probably drive," she gestured towards his e

you home before you p

nd gestured for her to walk in front of him. He placed his hand in the small of her back. She didn't recoil this time. Despite her lack o

She kept going hot and cold. It was frustrating but he knew he had to just keep being patient. She was his intended so someday, they

y. So, it was going to be one of those nights. He gave her a light squeeze and moved his hand away. Almost inst

he turned wary eyes on him, prob

," she replied, rubbing her eyes slightly. "Shit," she said looking at the black smears on he

huck

ased. She let out a small laugh and surr

employee? With just one you end up wo

she replied with a small shrug. She felt comfort when she saw the lights of her h

en we have kids?" h

she ex

hildren, offs

r adrenaline spiking. "I just haven'

" he said, giving

so busy and I love my life how it is. I don't think I am read

lly," he replied as they pulled into h

I can afford to have help. I'm not going to be stuck at home, barefoot and pregnant." She gave him a direct look, her yellow eyes flashing. He

back. He waited a minute in the car, gripping the steering wheel. He breathe

d convince her of it. And then she would slowly stop working so much at the caf

oom, barring the door. She raged as she paced the small room, clutching fistfuls of her hair while sh

tful, kind, and even funny. Then he started getting pushy about kids. Ugh, chil

uldn't be sleeping well again tonight. She was still too annoyed by Lyall and his scent was

on, the volume loud. She could hear The Antique Roadshow which meant her grandmother was asleep in

waste. Maybe she could see Garin

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1 Chapter 1 : The Encounter2 Chapter 2 : The Walk Home3 Chapter 3 : The Truth Comes Out4 Chapter 4 : Intentions5 Chapter 5 : Curiosities6 Chapter 6 : When the Mask Slips7 Chapter 7 : While He Sleeps8 Chapter 8 : A Meddling Sister9 Chapter 9 : The Other Man10 Chapter 10 : Tracking His Scent11 Chapter 11 : An Unlikely Savior12 Chapter 12 : When Flames Ignite13 Chapter 13 : The Red Hoods Are Coming14 Chapter 14 : Worth the Risk 15 Chapter 15 : Fraying Family Ties16 Chapter 16 : A Risk Worth Taking17 Chapter 17 : A Not So Subtle Threat18 Chapter 18 : If They Only Knew19 Chapter 19 : Love's Sacrifice20 Chapter 20 : A Little White Lie21 Chapter 21 : A Clear Warning22 Chapter 22 : Marking His Territory23 Chapter 23 : The New Alpha24 Chapter 24 : Hard Conversations25 Chapter 25 : The Naked Truth26 Chapter 26 : A Decision is Made27 Chapter 27 : One Fell Swoop28 Chapter 28 : The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree29 Chapter 29 : A Dark and Twisted Path30 Chapter 30 : The Huntress31 Chapter 31 : A Council Warned32 Chapter 32 : Here Comes the Bride33 Chapter 33 : When the Alpha Calls34 Chapter 34 : A Picture Tells a Thousand Words35 Chapter 35 : A Summons36 Chapter 36 : Set Into Motion37 Chapter 37 : So It Begins38 Chapter 38 : The Alpha Calls39 Chapter 39 : Answering the Call40 Chapter 40 : Pack Tactics41 Chapter 41 : Only for Tonight42 Chapter 42 : A Sudden Shift43 Chapter 43 : An Attempted Treaty44 Chapter 44 : A Trap is Set45 Chapter 45 : Shots Fired46 Chapter 46 : Field of Blood47 Chapter 47 : Healing Wounds48 Chapter 48 : A New Agreement is Forged49 Chapter 49 : The Missing Puzzle Piece50 Chapter 50 : A New Beginning