Alpha's True Mate

IA'S

, their branches like skeletal fingers reaching out to snatch me. The moon cast long, ominous sh

my chest. My legs ached as I ran, my feet pounding against the dry earth. I could

the air. I didn't dare look back, fearing what I might see. Instead, I poured all my energy into runni

ld feel eyes on me, boring into my skin like cold, calculating fingers

root and fell hard to the ground. I tried to scramble to my feet, b

arkness. Its eyes glowed yellowish-golden in the moonlight, and i

me like a predator sizing up its prey. I tried to scramble

of recognition. And then, in an instant, the werewolf transformed into

s voice low and husky-li

ything w

ng for breath, and looked around my darkened room. The moonlight streaming through the win

lingered from the dream. But the image of the werewolf's pierci

he night sky. The moon was full, casting a silver glow over the landscape. I felt a sh

n the nightstand broke the silence. I picked it up, checking the scree

Maybe getting out of the house and spending time w

Let's meet at the

he screen, my

I need to get

window, the werewolf's

ate

off. The dream had felt so real, and the image of th

ting ready for the day. I had no idea what lay

o me like fog. But I needed distraction-

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the c

hazelnuts and cinnamon enveloped me, and the soft hum of conversation fill

they sat watching the rain-soaked streets outside. Rose sat beside her, legs crossed, eyes fli

, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Rose, with her chic outfit and bold accessories,

en cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and her bright smile could light up a room. Ella

me off guard. Her sharp wit and clever observations made her a loyal and trusted friend. Ro

innamon lattes filled the air. Rain drizzled softly against the windows, making eve

ing beside me, that dream clung to the edge

ed at me with a raised brow. "You're stil

answer ri

ve been quiet since you g

t so real. Like it w

ose said, nonchalant. "Come on, Aria. Weird dreams, in

I groaned, ro

ists-that I'm fated

say anything-y

It's not happening. Those... monsters destroyed my fami

voice gentler. "Bec

where this was heading. But Rose didn'

uman. My dad... was a vampire. He loved her more than life itself, and they died protecting Kai and me. Werew

he rain intensified, streaking d

my hand gently. "You don't h

now the bond chooses you. You don't choose it." Ros

end up with someone like my dad. A vampire. Kind, loy

always dreamed of being the mate of a werewo

rol and rip someone a

la admitted, "but not all of them. Some alp

eplied. "Vampires are mo

lone at the far end of the cafe, his eyes fixed on his

d to Ella, nodding discr

ed knowingly. "That's Jason, t

ed in surpris

is, he's from a pret

e before returning to his phone. Those red beautiful eyes that had star

ever dared to hope for a future like my parents had... it w

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School

udents filling the halls around me. Just as I closed it, I fel

ned s

shoulder, arms crossed, red eyes calm but watching me. There

ice, velvet smooth sending

caught off

his eyes never leaving mine. "I'm Jason," he said,

d close to me, his eyes scanning my face. "

ing at the corners. "Beautifu

s. No one had ever called me beautiful

creeping into my

s eyes still on me

ut not uncomfortable. I couldn't help but notice how handsome

rom a rich family judging fro

tures. His red eyes matched his red hair and tanned skin. His nose was pointed and straig

ilence. "I saw you staring

cheeks. "I wasn't starin

w, a hint of amusement

a little embarrass

inting with humor. "Okay,

between us palpable. I couldn't help but wonder

you, Aria," Jason said fi

ing a little disappointed that o

eave, I called out t

his eyes quest

ur last name," I said,

ment. "That's because I didn't want to over

g a sense of reli

still on mine. "I'll

disappearing into the sea of studen

ouldn't help but feel

ed to see a few girls glaring daggers at me

ored

hem s

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Ho

h the hallway. I kicked off my shoes, feeling the cool wooden floor beneath my feet. The cr

my frazzled nerves. I glanced around the room, taking in the familiar sights. The walls were painted a soothing shade of light purple, and the fur

filled with my favorite novels and poetry collections, the worn spines a testament to my love

ane creating a soothing melody. I was grateful to be indoors, wrap

purple cover. I slipped on my Bluetooth earbuds and selected Elastic

My mind began to replay the encounter with Jason, the vampire guy who had talked to me

e still echo

ame for a be

te from my drawer. The sweetness melted on my tongue, b

and typed out a me

oup: Best Fri

ed my

t new vampire guy talked to me t

t ins

*OMG are you

** *You'r

*Say something!

ghed

p close. I swear, I t

h questions, but

Tomorrow. Don

re. Good night,

dreams!"*

f with the duvet, my mind began to replay my conversation with Jason. The memory se

ughts lingered on Jason, and I wo