Alpha's Rogue Mate

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was truly grateful. It had almost slipped my mind that today was my 18th birthday, but any fleeting joy was quickly overshadowed by the onset of a migraine. Part of me want

it had been a while since my last meal. I decided to head to the rustic-looking bar

tside in a hurry. As I approached, I couldn't shake the feeling that the place had se

ept a rogue like me, or would they chase me off? Pushing the thoughts aside, I tried to convince myself it was just a bear

nd I couldn't help but feel like I didn't belong. It was as if they could see right through me, sensing something

finally made his way over to me. "What can I get

nd Coke?" I replied, trying to keep my voice st

he responded before disappearing throu

blending into the background like the others. He was tall, his figure imposing, with muscles that looked as solid as rock. His eyes, dark and intense, seemed to lock onto

ner, but his intense stare seemed to hold me captive. There was som

d to see the bartender returning with my burger and drink. "T

t you anything else?" he

mouth-watering burger in front of me. As he began to walk away, a sud

date? I'm sure my service could be equally as quick," h

that guy is over there in the corner? He's been staring at me

oss his face before a smile broke out. "That's Alph... Alexander,"

gaze had unsettled me. Determined to gather more information without revealing my own secrets, I kept m

ke a sheriff?" I inquired, trying to get a clearer picture. Despite

me. The tall mysterious man looked furious for some

r going to see him again. Starting tomorrow, I would be busy working at

or another round. After a few minutes, the

sweet cheeks?" he aske

I've ever had, thank you

y, my name is Jake. I manage this place. I spend most of my nights here with this rowd

otel down the street. Mrs. Delany was kind enough to give me a job helping her fix th

ly. "She's been looking for someone to help her out for years. I figured

asked, trying to keep my tone steady. "We're all human, so why does it matter that she h

realized he had made a mistake. I decided to wait patiently to he

oice uncertain. "I meant to say, I'm just surpri

problem with women? You don't think a woman has what it takes to do a job you think be

drink, feeling a wave of nausea wash over me. Excusing myself, I made my way towards the ladies' room, bu

g to steady myself. Glancing at my watch, I realized it was nearly midnight. With a sigh, I

ansformation I had long awaited. Was this the moment? Was I finally awakening my wolf, or was it merely a figment o

pain surged again, relentless and intense, threatening to consume me. I fought to stay consciou