The Alpha's collateral

ht I spent on his massive bed. Sighing, I sat upright and it dawned on me that I didn't have a nightmare,

of the bed and it was still tucked in indicating that the Alpha didn't come to bed last nigh

he earthy scent after rain. The curtains gently swayed with oc

ther side because I paid no attention the day I was brought over too lost

good and bad way. I jumped in surprise quickly settling my gaze on his form and I could visibly see anger et

en closer, I couldn't help but notice the refreshing scent of mint emanating from his breath and I suddenly felt self-conscious even though I had used my fingertips to clean my teeth using his toothpaste an

why I was even apologizing in the first place. It was as if he possessed some s

ration and if it weren't for my proximity, I might have missed his reaction entirely. He sighed and made

im about my personal belongings when I had the chance to

wouldn't mind. The scent of him still clung to the fabric, and without t

wanted to just turn back and sit down, lost in my train of thoughts but the adamant side of m

in search of the kitchen, I was a little nervous because at home I wasn't allowed t

bconsciously threw a piece of bacon in my mouth. He punished me by placing a silver spoon

jar, beckoning me to take a peek inside. A sense of curiosity washed over me, urging me to explore

mpeccably well-kept, with beautiful paintings adorning the walls. I couldn't help but stare in awe at the detailed details of the faces and the stunning depiction of a woman who looked like the Alpha King. It was clear that

d off about it. It looked like it had been painted years ago. Intrigued, I began to explore the rest of the room, taking

would catch my attention. And there it was-. It was unlike anything I had ever seen before. It was the back of a man with wings tattooed to it, and it looked so realistic that I was instantly drawn

resemblance was uncanny. What the fuck, how the fuck, and who the fuck was all I could think of. It caught me off guard because I knew I looked nothing like my mother. However, as I gazed at the image, it felt like I was staring at my reflection. But what was the most intriguing thing a

prise to see the Alpha fuming, he stormed towards me his

I couldn't breathe, I tried to pry his hands off me, trashing and scratching him but he didn't b

he hall with a bang, his very dark eyes flickering between black and red like he was trying to tame his wolf down like he was trying to be in control and chain his wolf dow

ing not only on the surface but how miserable he truly was. I could see the flickering

the process. His breathing was ragged and sharp as he ran his hand through hi

sat beside me, his head betwee

was embarrassed to say I was curious most especia

operty, my space and you have no right to act on your own" I nodded in fe

ths for some minutes as if trying to calm himself. When he opened them, th

I tried to make sense of what just happened. I suddenly felt bad for him when I shouldn't be. I just witnessed a darkness that both frightened and

way and she spoke softly while

and I nodded at her while re

d. I muttered a thank you to her as I sat on the table while she went away to handle other businesses. Here I am in thi

when I don't see people raving in and out? Where are the pack members? Most importantly, what was he hiding? What is his name? and what was so important that made him act that way? I had

"Curiosity k