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Alpha Adonis Thirty-Seven
AdonisI was furious when I discovered that some sick bastard dared to douse Iris's body with acid. It felt like a cruel joke, a sickening slap in the face—and I couldn't wrap my head around something so despicable that could happen to a sweet and pure soul like Iris.I blamed myself for letting her leave the safety of my sight. If only she had stayed a little longer, maybe this terrible act could have been prevented. The thought of what she must be going through now fills me with rage beyond words.Machines were beeping, and medical staff in scrubs were working quickly to attend to her. My mind was chaotic as I paced around the small clinic."Dammit," I swore, breathless with rage. After they had gotten her out of danger, I was allowed to see her. I gently brushed a hair off her face while the highly skilled medical staff efficiently attended to her wounds. "We've identified that the acid used is a mild form, and fortunately, it didn't affect her internal organs. She will recover
Alpha Adonis Thirty-Eight
IrisI struggled to open my eyes, but my eyelids felt heavy and my vision was uncoordinated. When I finally managed to pry them open, the world around me was hazy. Confused, I closed my eyes again, trying to clear the fog from my mind. I opened them a second time and my vision was clearer, but I realized that something was amiss.I tried to sit up, but I felt a pain shooting through my back, making me gasp. I reached around and felt a thick layer of sterile dressing covering my skin.Then memories from that horror came flooding back: the scorching acid pouring down my back, the pain that seemed never-ending.Damn it, I couldn't believe that this wasn't just some nightmare in my head - it was all too real. My back would never be the same again, all because of some jealous psycho's twisted actions.My heart broke miserably, and I swallowed hard. Whoever was behind this was heartless, and all for what? Adonis, who would never choose them anyway? They had no shame. It sounded disgusting
Alpha Adonis Thirty-Nine
Sophia looked over her shoulder and shot Iris a glance from the corner of her eye. The silly girl didn't know what was coming for her, and Sophia just couldn't contain her excitement to watch her crumble when the truth came out. Let the show begin!A muscle tick jumped in her cheek, and she felt a flush of warmth through her body, lightheaded with thoughts of how the fool's lies were about to be exposed.Sophia had always known there was something off about Iris, and now her suspicions were confirmed—she was the Syndicate Alpha's daughter. The deceit made her blood boil, and she vowed to expose Iris for the fraud she truly was.How could she have the audacity, the sheer audacity, to participate in this contest despite knowing that her father was Adonis's sworn enemy and, in Adonis's eyes, responsible for Isabella's tragic death?Sophia felt a rush of excitement as she pulled the strings, manipulating those around her like pieces on a chessboard. She confidently plotted her way to v
Alpha Adonis Forty
My mind fluttered away, anxious that D-Day had finally approached. Aunt Helena didn't make it, and I was sure that I would see her on the mainland.Half in anticipation and half in dread, I prayed that everything would work out smoothly. It wasn't as exciting as a competition would be, as the girls already knew the winner, but that was the least of my worries. All I wanted was for this to be over so I could live happily ever after with Adonis without anyone interrupting us.On D-Day, we were getting dressed, and the private helicopters were already outside to fly us. I felt a little sad to leave this beautiful place, so full of peace and far away from the madness and complexities of life."What's on your mind, my queen?" Natalia joked behind me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "I need to make sure that your makeup is perfect."My stomach churned, and I felt impelled by the gazes that I would get from people, knowing that there was no way in hell my father wouldn't find out. I didn't
Alpha Adonis Forty-One
Adonis I stood frozen at the podium, unable to believe what I was hearing. The shocked looks on the audience's faces, as well as Iris's sobbing, confirmed that I was not dreaming. My mouth dropped open as Iris confessed. I tried to speak, but my words dried up, unable to comprehend the terrifying bombshell that Sophia had dropped on me without warning. My hands clenched into fists as I struggled to control the rage that was rising inside me. The betrayal stung like a thousand blades. This was supposed to be a memorable occasion, but lris duped me and turned it into a nightmare. Her audacity made my blood boil.It was so bad that I forgot to breathe until I felt pressure on my chest.How dare she! What kind of twisted person could Iris be, given that she was both a member of the Syndicate pack and the daughter of that despicable murderer? It was enough to make me see red.The girl I loved, to whom I had opened my heart and soul, was actually my enemy. The one who had made me feel al
Alpha Adonis Forty-Two
Alexander paced around, and fury almost choked him as he lashed out at his guard for being careless enough to let Victoria and her daughters out of their sight."You bloody bastards! How could you let her travel without my permission? I explicitly told you to keep an eye on her. Can't you at least do something right in your lives?"They bowed their heads shamefully. Although Alexander knew his wife was cunning and would find a way to do whatever she wanted, he still needed to assign blame to someone.When he returned from his trip to the northern region and discovered that someone was actively seeking ways to expose Iris and gathering information about her family, he warned Victoria not to entertain her."But darling, we need to find a way to get Iris out of there. He could kill her. The lady assured me that she would protect Iris, but first she needed to determine whether her suspicions were correct.”Alexander agreed but never expected Victoria to go to the Lycan pack and attend the
Alpha Adonis Forty-Three
IrisI sobbed quietly, and my tears echoed against the dank cell's cold walls. I've never felt more lost and alone in my life—not even when I was shipped to the sister sanctuary, when Ethan broke my heart and married someone else, or when my father repeatedly rejected me.This one really cut me. I couldn't think of anything else other than how Adonis' eyes drank me up, filled with pain for betraying him.I took him for granted. I took my freedom for granted and was a little foolish. My grief was overwhelming and painful, and I wept aloud while rocking back and forth.I curled up in a corner, attempting to find comfort on the hard, unforgiving floor, and my voice broke as I tried to sing to drown out my pain. Was there any hope for me?I whispered his name,m, and I longed for him to see the truth, to make him recognize that I wasn't his enemy. I, too, was a victim. I didn't choose to be born by my dad.“I'm sorry," I said softly, hoping that the air would carry it to Adonis. "I'm so so
Alpha Adonis Forty-Four
Iris When I looked down at the abyss of water in front of me, fear gripped me. The wind tugged on my hair, whipping it across my face and temporarily blinding me. I imagined them pushing me, and I gasped, panting in fear. My feet shuffled backward, pulling away from the edge, and my eyes searched the horizon for any sign of escape. There was none. My body shivered, hoping that the love I shared with Adonis would soften his heart and make him understand that I had no intention of harming him. Boots crunched on the gravel, and the guards realized another set of vans was approaching. My heart began to beat so fast that I lost control. The guards' radio crackled, and they spoke in low voices. I could feel Adonis' presence. Fear gripped my heart when I noticed a third convoy with the syndicate flag. Panic was brewing within me; there would undoubtedly be bloodshed. When Adonis stepped out of the car, I choked back a cry and felt like my breath had been cut off. There was a cold, black
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