Loving A Stranger

Loving A Stranger

The Odd Alpha

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Tasha was just another broken soul trying to survive in the human world - until fate shattered her reality. Dragged into a hidden war of supernatural forces, she discovers a bloodline she never knew pulsed within her: a Luna destined to rule beside a king. Alexander Blackwood, the feared Lycan Alpha, has spent centuries searching for the woman foretold in prophecy - the one meant to unite the fractured realms. But when he finds Tasha, she's nothing like he expected: human, headstrong, and dangerously unawakened. As ancient enemies stir and the realms prepare for war, a bond forms between king and Luna - wild, all-consuming, and forbidden. But fate is never kind. Tasha's heart harbors a darkness even she can't control. A whisper of black magic calls to her soul, twisting her destiny in ways no one could predict. When a mysterious dark entity enters her life, offering the kind of passion and power Alexander never could, Tasha must choose: Her fated king - or the shadowed stranger her soul craves. In a world where love can either save or destroy kingdoms, loyalty is a double-edged sword - and trusting the wrong heart could bring the end of both worlds. Fall into a darkly seductive fantasy where love is lethal, fate is a liar, and surrender could cost everything.

Chapter 1 A Mother's Love

The wind howled outside, rattling my bedroom window. A shiver ran down my spine as I sat up, my heart pounding from a dream I couldn't quite remember. Something had been there watching me..... Waiting....

I exhaled sharply, shaking the eerie feeling away. Just a dream. Nothing more.

Dragging myself out of bed, I walked into the living room, only to be greeted by my mother's firm voice.

"Mom, I'm an adult now, and I don't need anyone babysitting me," I huffed, folding my arms.

She sighed, her brown eyes filled with that familiar mix of love and stubbornness. "I know, love. But as my only surviving child, you must listen to me. I've spent my whole life keeping you safe, living in isolation for a reason. If anything happens to you..." She swallowed hard, looking away for a brief moment. "I don't know how I'd survive. After losing your father and brother so tragically, you're all I have left, Tasha."

There it was again the same guilt-laced words that made my chest tighten.

"Mom, I get it. I do," I said, my voice softer now. "I know you've sacrificed a lot for me. But I can't live in a cage forever."

Her face darkened slightly, and she glanced at the window as if checking for something or someone outside.

A strange tension filled the room.

For a fleeting second, I saw something in her eyes. Not just protectiveness. Fear.

But she covered it up with a small sigh. "Alright, no arguing tonight. Let's grab some popcorn and ice cream, and watch movies. Maybe we'll finally figure out who your secret admirer is in the neighborhood."

I chuckled, shaking my head. "Mom, I told you, there is no secret admirer."

She smirked. "Are you sure about that?"

Just like that, the tension lifted, and within minutes, we were curled up on the couch, spoons digging into vanilla ice cream. The TV played some random rom-com, but neither of us paid attention.

Instead, we talked about her clients, the crazy fashion trends she hated, and my upcoming college admission results.

College. Freedom.

It felt so close now, just within reach. The thought made me giddy with excitement, but also strangely uneasy like I was on the edge of something bigger than I could understand.

**Mina**

Mom always made time for me, no matter how busy she was. But I had never truly been alone not with her or my best friend, Mina, by my side.

Mina had been my partner in crime since we were seven. She practically lived at my house, which made sense considering her dad a successful doctor was rarely home.

Her mother had remarried years ago, and that had been the start of her worst nightmare. Her stepfather had tried to make passes at her when she was just a child. The thought of it made my stomach churn with anger.

Even though she didn't live with her mother anymore, the scars still lingered.

We often joked that our parents should get to date or be married so we could become real/legal sisters, but neither of them ever took the bait. Still, I sometimes catch my mom watching Mina's dad with a look I couldn't quite decipher.

Wouldn't that be something?

Lost in thought, I barely noticed when my mom nudged me.

"Earth to Tasha," she said, raising an eyebrow. "Did you even hear what I just said?"

I blinked. "Oh, uh... sorry, Mom. I kind of zoned out. What were you saying?"

She rolled her eyes but smiled. "I was asking if you'd like to go to the beach this weekend since Mina is out of town with her dad.?"

I sat up instantly. The beach.

There was something about the ocean crashing waves, the endless horizon that made me feel free. Like all the weight of my mother's worries and expectations couldn't touch me there.

"YESSS!" I squealed so loudly that Mom winced.

She laughed. "Alright, alright. That's settled then. Now, what would you like to wear? I can stop by the mall tomorrow to pick something out for you."

I smirked. "You know me, Mom. Just get something nice. And please, no pink."

She chuckled, shaking her head. "Noted ma'am."

**A Mother's Fear**

Yawning, Mom stretched her arms. "Alright, time for bed, sweetheart."

I grinned. "Goodnight, Mom. Dream of me dancing hard at the beach whilst you're filming me with your imaginary camera."

She smiled, but it didn't quite reach her eyes.

"I love you from the moon, sun, stars, and back," she whispered, brushing a kiss on my forehead.

"Same, Mom. Love you from the beginning to the end of the universe."

As I climbed into bed, I expected the usual warmth of sleep to take over. But instead, unease curled in my stomach.

The house felt too quiet.

A soft creak echoed from somewhere down the hall. I turned my head toward my bedroom door, suddenly alert.

**Mom's room**

The door was open with just a crack. The light was off, but the faint glow of the moon illuminated the shape of her silhouette standing by the window.

She was talking to someone.

My breath hitched.

I carefully slid out of bed and moved toward the door.

"Mom?" I whispered.

She jolted, snapping her head toward me. I barely caught a glimpse of her expression before she hurried toward me, closing my door with a soft but firm click.

"Go to sleep, Tasha," she said, her voice tight.

And just like that, she was gone.

I stood frozen in place, my heartbeat loud in my ears.

Who had she been talking to? And why did she look so afraid?

I climbed back onto the bed, but sleep didn't come easily. The wind outside howled like a warning, rattling the window once more.

A chill ran down my spine.

I shook it off. Just my imagination. Just nerves about college.

Right?

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Loving A Stranger
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Chapter 1 A Mother's Love

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Chapter 2 Whispers of the Unknown

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Chapter 3 The Shadow, The Sun and The Moon

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Chapter 4 An Invitation & A Lingering Dream

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Chapter 5 Secrets in the Shadows

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Chapter 6 The Price of Silence

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Chapter 7 Suspicion & Secrets

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Chapter 8 The Unseen Stirring

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Chapter 9 The Awakening Begins

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Chapter 10 The Unravelling Thread

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Chapter 11 Whispers Before the Storm

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Chapter 12 Under The Moon's Grip

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Chapter 13 Dawn of Transformation

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Chapter 14 The Veil Unraveled

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Chapter 15 Ripples in the Dark

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Chapter 16 Reckoning of Destiny

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Chapter 17 The Legacy of Frigg

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Chapter 18 A Legacy in Exile

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Chapter 19 Gathering of Shadows

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Chapter 20 On the Edge of War

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Chapter 21 A New World Unveiled

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Chapter 22 The Rift of Destiny

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Chapter 23 The Warning Order

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Chapter 24 In the Heart of the Pack

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Chapter 25 The Burden of Restraint

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Chapter 26 A Game of Indifference

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Chapter 27 Embracing the Chaos

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Chapter 28 Silent Agony

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Chapter 29 Fractured Boundaries

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Chapter 30 Fractured Boundaries II

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Chapter 31 Breaking Point

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Chapter 32 The Reckoning

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Chapter 33 Echoes of Destiny

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Chapter 34 Convergence of Fate

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Chapter 35 Unveiling the Storm

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Chapter 36 The Shattered Veil

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Chapter 37 The Storm Unleashed

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Chapter 38 Convergence of Fates II

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Chapter 39 Shattered Reflections

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Chapter 40 The Gathering Storm

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