Bound By The Alpha

the mansion, her steps echoing softly against the polished marbl

's voice broke the silence, her wor

ing her features. "You mean the story of Aria Moon and L

hat one. I kind of believe it, you know..." Elara's eyes widened

ut that story. It sounds so true, doesn't i

ers of her lips. "Wouldn't it be nice to meet Aria Moon?

, those are just stories. Not real, actually. But if I ever did meet Ari

he pack's home enveloping them like a comforting embrace. As night descended upon the

r...?" Zara's voice trailed off,

ng at her lips. "Yeah, it's night. Do you have something for

Ketax will be heading to his company tomorrow. I'd love to accompany him, just

"I would love to, but I have some books to read from the pack's library,"

kering in her eyes. "Oh, I see," she m

ile. Elara returned the gesture, bidding her friend goodnight before disappearing into her own r

of the most handsome guys in the pack, renowned for his role as one of the hunters. Among the hunters, werewolves like Cole were exceptionally skilled at tracking and hunti

ul intent. "What's up now? What do you want, Cole?" Elara's tone he

" Cole retorted, rolling his eye

d her with a wave, his attention brief

we talk," he remarked, earning

uld save it for the new werewolves. I'm busy,"

ly agape, Cole muttered to himsel

e reasoned silently, watching Elara's re

but he had already vanished. "What's going on between

Seriously? Cole's being cute with me, and I'm

ikes you. Why not give him a chance?" Zar

head emphatically. "No way, Zara. Cole may be popular,

sive. Let's just go to bed, okay?" Zara

rface. "You know, Cole may be every girl's dream, but why should I be just

but wary of getting hurt," Zara teased, p

th shut," Elara muttered, a hint

me rest, okay? Tomorrow's another day," she suggested, nudging Elara g

somewhere i

oke trudged down the dimly lit street, her steps heavy with exhaustion and apprehension. The night air clung to her ski

ised, but one she couldn't refuse without facing his wrath. As she walked, she could feel the

ould just puke."

ould return to the safety of their dingy apartment. But the streets seemed to stretch

ers." The air inside was thick with the smell of alcohol and the sound of raucous laughter filled the

ng lady like her do

th relief as she stepped back out onto the street. But her relief was short-lived as she felt the presen

aced through the streets, desperate to escape the clutches of the night. She could hear t

me alone??" she yelled

gged gasps as she fumbled with the keys to the front door. Once inside, she slammed the doo

s usual spot on the couch, a beer in hand and a vacant look in his eyes. He did

beers into James's hands before turning on her heel and storming off to her room. She collapsed ont

cry, her sobs echoing in the silence of the night as she wishe