Alpha's Assassin Mate

d or ignore them. Memories of past triumphs and hardships alike are etched indelibly into our consciousness, defining who we are and how we approach

continue to persevere, to grow and evolve, to experie

oked into her eyes and held her closer to my chest, gently

t, I was reluctant to leave for my work and stay with her, but I knew I had responsibilities. "I shall patiently await your return," she ma

e new things,"

ed her cheeks and w

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brown eyes in the rearview mirror, I noticed dark circles beneath them. "What have you done to yourself, Aderyn Brookes?" I whispered to myself. The past is gone, and I'm no longer the same naive twenty-year-old girl. Two years have passed, and I have transformed beyond recognition. Even the people who knew me

lish the experience of exploring new places and cultures. Breathing in the fresh air and immersing myself in the unfamiliar has become a way

put on my black aviators. Taking my backpack along with me as I look over the place and walked right

For me, the mere mention of food is like music to my ears, and my mouth starts watering instantly. I ha

ys. The anticipation had been agonizing, and my stomach had been growling loudly, reminding me of its emptiness. Finally, the moment had arrive

necessity for me, but a heavenly

ose a corner and sit down, and after some minutes, a boy comes and asks for my order. After giving h

ing part is everyone, I mean every single homo sapien present in the d

in my seat. I can't take it anymore and finally snap, "What, never seen a girl eating?" It was not my proudest moment, but I could

g to order everything. Without wastin

These people seriously thought that I was going to waste my food. I shook my head in annoyance as I picked up my plate and walked away from the table. I could feel the weight of their gazes on my back as I left, but I didn't lo

houghts. Suddenly, the door was yanked wide open, and there he sto

yes seemed to be trying to peer into the depths of my soul, but unable to do so. I

he hell is w

ing strange happened, the color of his eyes began to shift as if an invisible storm was brewing within him. The forest green began to darken, a hint of black creeping in around the edges. It was almost as if the intensity of his gaze was causing his eyes

st-green eyes. As I walked past him and the two other guys, I could feel their eyes f

s, trying to ignore the fact that they were still staring at

ied with thoughts of him, and I couldn't figure out why. Was it his striking good looks or the sudden chan

ith the forest-green eyes. How did his eyes change color like that? Was it even

rt wouldn't stop racing, and my mind was consumed with thoughts of him. As I

t that diner and I'm still thinking abo

rated growl escaped my m

pened to me ev

out a random guy who

t to my car in that diner. I had no idea when all of a sudden I felt as if the SUV was following me

omeone be following me? I took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. Maybe i

And as I turned onto a deserted road, the car behind me turned as

the car behind me. But they were quick to match my spee

inally be away from the car that had been following me. However, my relief was short-lived as I noticed a car

red to myself, realizing that they ha

heck. Who were these people and what did they want from me? My m

ernate route, but there's no other option

can see the driver's window slowly rolling down,

s?" he asks, his voic

I don't plan on dying soon," I shouted at the g

as one of the three d

ing. Who were these guys? Why were they following me? My thoughts were cut short as I realized someone tranquilized me and

t words I could make out before