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Alpha Hawthorne CHAPTER 48
His eyes remained fixed on me for a brief moment before he disappeared into the crowd, taking shelter among the partygoers. I might have been able to spot him if it hadn't been for the dimming lights, replaced by the glow of a disco ball.I had lost sight of him, but the awareness that he was here, right in this room, sent a shiver down my spine. The way he had glared at me gave me an unsettling feeling. It was as if he harbored a deep resentment towards me, as though I had committed some terrible offense against him."Aurora?" Monica's voice snapped me out of my thoughts, and I turned to look at her. She wore a concerned expression as she glanced in the direction I had been staring and then back at me. "Are you okay?" she asked, and I nodded with a smile."Of course, I'm okay," I replied, although the truth was far from it.Who would be okay, knowing that a threat was after them? Although I had initially assumed that Hawthorne might have sent the stranger, I wasn't entirely certain.
Alpha Hawthorne CHAPTER 49
-3rd person’s pov-"Hi," Bella greeted her friend with a warm smile as she approached, her friend’s hair styled in pigtails. The two girls hugged each other tightly. As they pulled away from the embrace, Bella couldn't help but notice the imposing figure of the guard standing behind her friend, his expression showing no emotion. She knew he was her friend's personal guard, assigned to protect her by her father."You came?" Emily exclaimed in surprise, and Bella nodded, fully expecting the reaction. It had been a year since they became friends, and memories of their past encounters flooded in.Emily, the daughter of one of the wealthiest couples in the Manor, had gotten lost in the crowd during the annual Festival of the Moon, a celebration of the moon goddess. Bella had helped her find her way back then, and that's how their friendship had begun.It had been getting dark when Emily had bumped into Bella during that fateful night at the Festival of the Moon. Emily had alwa
Alpha Hawthorne CHAPTER 50
-Aurora’s pov-We stood there for a while, and as he advanced toward me, I found myself gradually retreating while keeping a watchful eye on him. Even though we were both betas, I knew that in the event of a fight between us, the odds of my winning were quite slim."Come with me now, and I will make it easy for you," he said, confirming my suspicion.Hawthorne had indeed sent someone after me. The fact that he didn't inquire about Xavier indicated he probably wasn't informed about him or had simply forgotten. I took a step back, then abruptly halted, fixing him with a defiant glare."Why should I come with you?" I asked. He stopped in his tracks, and a sly smile slowly spread across his lips, as if he had been eagerly anticipating someone to pose that very question."Because I would hurt everyone you care about and still walk out of the manor undetected," he said with a harsh frown. "You should pray to your stars that nothing happens to my mate, or you would be…" He tr
Alpha Hawthorne CHAPTER 51
—Alpha Hawthorne pov— The following morning, I took my place before the council, extending an invitation to Ryan to join us. An intense silence settled in the room as all eyes turned toward us, filled with anticipation. Vera's gaze lingered on Ryan, a mixture of curiosity and disappointment evident in her eyes. It was as though she questioned his presence at the meeting, but I paid no heed to her scrutiny. "I regret to inform you that in the past few days, our pack has fallen victim to a series of rogue attacks, resulting in the kidnapping and tragic loss of several of our brothers, myself and Vera included," I announced, and a collective gasp filled the room as the council members absorbed the shocking revelation. I proceeded to provide them with a detailed account of the attacks, beginning with Vera's experience and then recounting my own. However, I chose not to disclose certain information, specifically regarding the location of the captured wolves. Only Vera
Alpha Hawthorne CHAPTER 52
Dressing in my suit, I meticulously adjusted my tie and retrieved my briefcase from the bed. My damp hair had been carefully combed, and although I had reservations about it, I felt compelled to investigate Vera's accusations. If Vera's claims about him weren't accurate, it would strain our friendship. However, even if her words were baseless assumptions, it was likely that my beta, Ryan, would never look at me the same way again. Alex and his associates remained imprisoned, and I was confident that, given time, one of them would break and begin to talk. They had all stuck to the same fabricated story as if rehearsed for moments like this, designed to mislead anyone who might capture them. Alex's story was a bit different, but in a situation like this, anything was possible. It was conceivable that, like the others, he had been deceiving me, or perhaps he had been truthful but omitted crucial details. Heading down the stairs, I surveyed my surroundings and observed the maids busily
Alpha Hawthorne CHAPTER 53
-Aurora’s pov-I sat down on a chair, my head resting on my fist, one leg crossed over the other. The events of last night, and the fact that Bella was missing, weighed heavily on me. I had little appetite and couldn't bring myself to go to work.George had left with Diego to search for her, and Alpha Riel was also involved in the search. I wanted to go too, but Diego had asked me to stay behind for Xavier's sake. With Bella gone, it felt like only a matter of time before Xavier might disappear as well.Sitting there, I contemplated whether Hawthorne had any involvement in Bella's disappearance but dismissed the thought as it didn't make sense for him to target a girl who wasn't his. I pondered who could have taken her and for what reason."Ma'am," a maid called, bringing me back to reality. It was then that I realized warm tears were streaming down my cheeks.I found myself crying, tears streaming down my cheeks without my awareness. The maid offered me a cup of coffe
Alpha Hawthorne CHAPTER 54
For a few fleeting moments, silence enveloped the room as our gazes remained locked. I could feel a lump in my throat, and a strange, uneasy sensation settled in my stomach.I couldn't... I couldn't believe that all this time, my real father was actually alive and not deceased as my mother had told me. He sat right before me, his expression marked with regret and pain, while my eyes were undeniably blurred by the tears that had welled up.Should I call him Dad or Alpha Riel? This was the first time I had ever seen the Alpha show weakness. No, it wasn't weakness; he was emotional. I was stunned, unable to believe that I had been with my father all this time and had never once suspected it.But my mother despised my father so intensely. She told me how he had rejected her to be with another woman. She made it clear to me that she was mistreated by my father. No, she never concealed anything and had openly shared every negative thing he had done to her.I knew she was hurting, but she ha
Alpha Hawthorne CHAPTER 55
—Alpha Hawthorne’s POV—My eyelids fluttered open, revealing a dimly lit room with a single light bulb hanging directly above me. Panic set in as I realized I was securely strapped to a chair. My attempts to break free seemed futile. Beads of sweat formed on my forehead, and my body was drenched in sweat.My shirt had been forcibly removed from my body, and in the dim light, I could make out a table ahead. If I had to guess, I'd say I was being held here for the purpose of torture. The faint but unmistakable odors of blood and sweat hung in the air, indicating that someone had likely endured suffering in this very place before.Usually, breaking loose from these restraints wouldn't have been a big deal for me. But, my suspicions started to mount as I realized I was dealing with the effects of Wolfsbane poisoning. This poisonous substance could seriously weaken a wolf, and if it got shot straight into the bloodstream, it could even be deadly.I couldn't tell if it was d
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