The Alpha's Ex-Mate
el
years
ce as he proudly displayed the coveted game. However, my heart sank as I glanced at the price tag. W
find something else that's perfect for your age," I quickly improvised, at
barely earning enough to cover our basic necessities, let alone indulgences. The burden of my shortcomings weighed heavily upon me, especially co
he pleaded, his innocent eyes brimming with longing. My heart shattered into pie
hat of his peers. As a born Alpha, he carried an air of authority, appearing older than h
replica. His dark hair, pointed nose, sharp jawline, rosy lips, and sun-kissed ski
game on your upcoming birthday," I assured him, des
r away," he whined, his disapp
ceive that game as your birthday present," I said, a warm smile gracing my lips as
buy me that toy set I asked for last month?" he inquired, and a moment of he
fulfill? I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath to conceal the pain simm
sweetheart,
eart screamed
ged him, a tender smile lingering on my lips, as I
ncle and the baby growing inside me relied on my support. So, I found employment, working shifts at restaurants and general stores. Howev
secretive dark web. I limited myself to small-scale hacking assignments, avoiding high-profile and risky ventures. It allowed me to earn some quick and mo
to leave hacking behind. I made the decision to pursue my educa
not an option as I had dropped out of a previous course. With limited alte
that path, there was one cruci
ough the depths of the web, a message caught my attention, arriving from an unidentified sender. It contained an
ccept new projects.* I sent a
ife as a hacker. I hovered my cursor over the "Delete Account" button, preparing to sev
ed. But I really need your skills for this job.* The reply came sw
e, but the task at hand carried grave risks. If I were to be caught, my life w
on this job.* I texted back w
d pay you the entire sum upfront. Take your time to consider. I'll be
ly
red mi
d even start my own computer business. The person behind this offer must be immensely powerfu
ring into an aby
bly dan
ably tre
urrent life, despite its hardships. I h
d my laptop shut, distancing myself from the
aze filled with concern. He was elderly and had grown weaker after survi
ERPOL cracking down harder than ever. Getting caught would mean facing severe consequences, even deat
s of the web, I wa
ere discreetly transferred to our dark web accounts. We co
hy. We would never have to worry about scarcity ag
ely why I've decided to continue my studies an
go back to school?" U
n pursue a degree. It won't be easy to secure a schola
Banks don't typically grant loans t
cure the loan? Just imagine how our lives could change if everything goes according to pla
Austin. Whenever I couldn't be at home due to work c
ake care of him for the rest of my life," my uncle reassured me, his words a c
again! Let's switch channels and see if we can find something more interesting," he grumbled, flipp
e already underway," announced the news anchor, his voice capturing my full atte
upon the television screen, and the si
ing, Zan
d tormented my heart appeared before me. He was the arc
and captivating. His sculpted physique emanated dominance, a mere glimpse of his imposing build enough to instill fear in anyone. His short, dark hair was s
It was no wonder women yearned to throw themselves at the feet of this cruel and heartless Greek God. The first time I laid eyes on him, he capture
my attention drifting from the news. The anchor delved into intricate details about the extravagant wedding and the opulent ceremony that would seal their bond as Alpha King