Summer's POV.
"What?" My voice rang out in shock as I turned my gaze back to Sarah, tears tracing a path down my pallid cheeks.How heartless was it of her to put out my mother's life as a threat? At that moment, I wished she had never moved into my father's life, never been thrust into my world."Summer dear, listen carefully! Disobey me, and you'll be sent out of the Ravenwood pack, stripped of any family ties!" Her words were sharp and biting, her arms crossed over her chest as she locked eyes with me."She's not lying, Summer! Moreover, the contract includes a hefty sum of 500 billion dollars, more than enough for your mom's surgery expenses! Marry the Alpha in my stead, and your mother's well-being is guaranteed!"Ava's voice broke through the tension, her words gentle as she stepped out of her room, flanked by Jackson. Behaving like she was innocent.It was clear to me that she was putting on an act, pretending to be sincere, and I wasn't buying it.My mother held an irreplaceable place in my heart, and I was determined to do anything to protect her. Her surgery was important, and the financial burden weighed heavily on me.The tears in my eyes multiplied as I realised that I had been backed into a corner by Ava and Sarah, leaving me with no obvious way out.With my hands gripping the fabric of my dress and my eyes squeezed shut, I knew there was no escaping the dire situation they had forced upon me.The weight of the situation bore down on me, driving me to make a decision."I..." My eyes flickered open, my gaze steady as it locked onto them."You'd better make the right choice and put your signature on that contract, Summer!" Sarah's words were laced with a harsh tone, and their laughter cut through me, a chorus of mockery that included even Jackson, who now disgusted me."I'll marry him, but only if my mom's life is guaranteed!" I bargained, my voice steady and resolute."Your mother will fight with all her strength for you, Summer. Now, go ahead and sign the contract," Ava urged, bringing the document close to my face.Tears streamed down my cheeks as I gazed at the written agreement before me. My eyes briefly flickered to Jackson, a blend of emotions swirling within me, before I finally put my signature on the paper."Good girl! Now, it's time to leave, and remember, you're Ava Hills now! Do you understand?" Sarah's voice held a warning harshness as she took the contract from Ava's hands.I remained silent, abstaining from either speaking or nodding, my inner fury a roiling uproar of emotions directed at myself and the world that had clearly turned against me.Betrayed and deceived by the person I trusted, threatened and basically sold to a stranger all in the span of a single day; my luck had taken a painful turn for the worse.Sarah wasted no time, her grip firm as she tugged me along, leading me out of the house. I left behind everything except the clothes on my body.For the very first time, I tasted the bitterness of rejection and humiliation.We reached the car, and the instant I slid into the vehicle, she sped up, the car hurtling towards the Pack's mansion.The journey was lengthy, but upon our arrival, I was met with the stern gaze of a man whose unruly dark hair fell across his forehead.He looked at me with an intensity that seemed to hint at a million words yet to be spoken."Here she is. Take her to the Alpha," Sarah's words were a declaration, and as she spoke, she wasted no time.She simply climbed into her car and drove away, leaving me completely alone.Her exit didn't surprise me, though; she had always harboured ill will towards me."Follow me, Miss Ava," the man's voice was devoid of any warmth, his words urging me forward. With every step, I felt a sense of impending doom.I obeyed his command, traversing through the luxury of the sprawling mansion. Amidst all the gloriousness, there was only one thing on my mind: the impending meeting with the man I was being forced into this deal with.Finally, we halted, and he knocked on a door. "Your contractual breeder is here, Alpha Alexander!" His announcement revealed the name of the man on the other side of the door.The realisation hit me like a wave. I was about to meet Alpha Alexander. The irony of it all was not lost on me."Let her in!" His voice thundered with an authority that sent a shiver down my spine, momentarily making me feel as if I was about to face the shade of my own end.His commanding tone churned my stomach, and I could feel my legs tremble.The sense of incoming doom hung heavily over me, and I couldn't shake the feeling that this was going to be the worst day of my life.As the door swung open, I hesitated before stepping into the room. My gaze was immediately drawn to Alpha Alexander, his back facing me as he stood by the window, hands folded behind him."I see you're not Ava Hills!" His words cut through the silence, an assertion that left me utterly taken aback.How did he know? He hadn't even laid eyes on me before. The shock of his divulgence led my eyes to widen in response.I couldn't let him be confident, I couldn't let him see through the lies that had brought me to this point. I had to defend myself."I am Ava Hills, Alpha..." My words wavered as I struggled to keep my stillness, but the moment his compelling gaze turned towards me, I was frozen in place.His slicked-back hair framed his face, lending an air of effortless intricacy. His face radiated nothing but charm.As he drew closer, a sinister sneer curved his lips. Each measured step he took sent a shiver down my spine, leaving me gasping for air.Strangely, I found myself drawn to his presence, even amid my unease.He approached me, and I instinctively stepped back, my retreat halted by the door behind me. Trapped, I couldn't escape his relentless advances.He was mere inches away, his breath grazing my skin, his gaze locking onto mine in an unbreakable hold.The intensity of his stare was like a whirlpool, pulling me in with an irresistible force.I swallowed hard, nerves tightening my throat as I contemplated the idea of fleeing. But then, his hand cupped my cheeks, and an electric jolt coursed through me.It wasn't just any sensation; it was the precise surge of the mate bond, the heart-racing rush that any Omega would experience upon finding their mate.The realisation then hit me with the force of a hurricane; Alpha Alexander was my mate."I know you're not Ava, Summer Hills," he enunciated my name in a hushed tone, and it was as though he breathed life into my very existence."You belong to me now, Mate. And believe me, once I mark you as mine, there's no escaping my claim."As I attempted to steady myself, he drew nearer, his arms curling around my slender waist as his lips pressed against mine in a firm seal.My eyes, aglow with a vibrant blue hue, fluttered open to meet his regal golden gaze; a gaze that conveyed both royalty and respect.There, caught in his embrace, I found myself with no option but to submit, to yield to his grasp, to accept my role as his breeder and his mate.Perhaps, with the passage of time, his heart might come to love me.Summer's POV.The sun's bright rays filtering through the windows, I found myself not only in the Alpha's room but also in his bed.Confusion clouded my mind as I mumbled to myself, trying to piece together the affairs of the previous night. My head throbbed with pain as I sat up, propping myself on the bed.My vision was hazy, so I used my hands to rub my eyes gently, attempting to clear my sight. Glancing around, I realised that the room was empty. I was utterly alone.A sharp ache between my thighs drew my attention, and in that moment, a realisation struck like a lightning bolt."I had sex with the Alpha," I gasped, my fingers instinctively lifting the bed sheet that covered me and just then, I realised that I was nakedI'm now marked as Alpha Alexander's, forever tied to him, and I can't revert to being my former self, regardless of how hard I try.The memory of his every touch and whispered word flooded back, as vivid as ever. My body seemed to respond to the intense sensation
Alexander's POV."How could she even consider leaving the mansion after everything I've done for her? I wasn't harsh to her last night, and yet she wishes to flee?" My voice reverberated with anger, the intensity of my emotions filling the room.The fact that she was my mate, yet was attempting to leave, stoked my frustration. It made me feel foolish, as if I could never be enough for her."Alpha Alexander, please try to stay calm. Remember, she's still within the mansion, and she's still mated to you," Beta Liam appealed, positioned near the door in an attempt to suppress my rising temper.He attempted to soothe me, to reason with my fury, but my feelings were overwhelming. The understanding that she was my mate had initially brought me excitement and tension, but witnessing her plead to leave in front of the guards ignited a darker side within me, a side that I'd fought hard to control."Don't even say that, Liam! She's nothing but a gold-digger, a lowly opportunist after the money
A Trip Back…Summer’s POV.5 years later…"Do you really think it's a good idea, Summer? It's not going to be simple once you run or bump into him! He might even want to harm you if he gets the chance to!" Jordan attempted to persuade me with a serious and troubled tone, but I had already made up my mind.No matter what he said or how convincing he tried to be, nothing could deter me from returning to the Ravenwood pack this time.In the past, I had heeded his advice and followed every instruction he gave me, but not this time! Not anymore!"I have to, Jordan! It's the right thing for both him and me!" I replied politely as I rose from the sofa and went to the table to gather the rest of my belongings.We were leaving the Moonlight pack to get back to the Ravenwood pack, my pack. It was the same place where I was betrayed and manipulated, the very pack that held my painful history.The idea of returning to the Ravenwood pack wasn't something I had ever considered, but the circumstance
Jayden!!!?Summer's POV. Still in the midst of trying to catch a few more minutes of sleep, I found myself abruptly wrenched from the clutches of dreamland by the distinctive noise of shouts outside my room. Instantly, my eyes flew open, and a sense of urgency took hold of me. "The kids!" I exclaimed, hastily making my way out of the room. Opening the door, I was confronted with a scene that left me utterly confused, wondering how I could have been so compelled to leap out of bed.Amidst the chaos in the living room, Jason, clad in nothing but his white underwear, was energetically darting around, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Mr. Cuddles incoming!!!" Meanwhile, Kayden was in hot pursuit, desperately pleading, "Give me back my toothbrush, Jason! Give it back!"In the midst of this uproar, Jason, undeterred, responded defiantly, his voice reverberating through the chaos, "No way!!!! Mr. Cuddles needs it! He needs to get ready to leave!"Dealing with their mischievous and trou
Summer's POV.As soon as we wrapped up our breakfast, I promptly issued the command, "It's time to leave!" The children, sporting smiles, promptly vacated the premises, laden with fully-packed backpacks.Due to the unavailability of a car, we decided to hail a cab. After boarding, we wasted no time and set off for Ravenwood Academy, the new school my boys were about to attend.Throughout the journey, I held my sons close, sensing a mixture of fear and excitement emanating from them. Despite some tension, it was evident they had a genuine desire to go on this new chapter of their lives."We are here, ma'am!" the cab driver announced abruptly, his voice interrupting my thinking.This sudden declaration jolted me back to the present moment.Raising my gaze to the window, a sense of joy washed over me as I beheld the school's magnificent building.A smile involuntarily graced my lips; this guild stood as a pinch of hope, a clear difference to the challenges my kids faced at the Moonligh
Alexander’s POV. Standing before the window in my room, my gaze fixed on the outside world, a flood of thoughts and memories engulfed my mind. It had been more than five years, yet every waking moment seemed to be haunted by her, and she lingered in my thoughts as I drifted off to sleep each night relentlessly. It frustrated me that I couldn't seem to let go, and I often found myself angry at my own inability to move on. I knew I should forget her, stop thinking about her, but here I was, lost in contemplation about her at every second of the day, about my breeder, about Summer Hills. "Get a hold of yourself, Alex... you don't need her! It's time to choose another breeder! It's time to move on!" I murmured to myself, attempting to convince myself that I could live without her in my life. That, as it stood, would be the best course of action. Still staring out the window, my back turned against the door, my hands folded behind me, I found myself lost in my internal struggle when s
Alexander’s POV. "Your Summer is in trouble, Alpha Alexander, and if you don't arrive soon, I might be forced to jump in and save her. I can't hold it back any longer!" Beta Liam's urgent text flashed across my screen, injecting a sudden surge of urgency and fear coursing through my veins. The atmosphere in the hall seemed to tighten as I grappled with the information. Turning back to the picture, I strained my eyes, attempting to catch even a fleeting glimpse of Summer. However, the image was shrouded in darkness, revealing nothing. A whirlwind of thoughts raced through my mind, leaving me uncomfortable in my seat. Was Beta Liam genuinely sincere about seeing her? Could he be certain that the lady he saw was Summer and no one else? Was my mate truly back in the pack? These questions echoed inwardly, resonating with a deep uncertainty. Zooming in on the picture, I examined it more closely. In the dimly lit scene, someone was held and captured in between towering and scary men, bu
Alexander’s POV. As she was on the verge of walking away from me, an overpowering surge of emotions compelled me to act. Swiftly, I reached out and grabbed her hand, halting her departure and pulling her back towards me. In that moment, her body collided with mine, sparking memories of a day, a night when she was intensely close to my skin. A rush of thoughts flooded my mind, recalling the intense feelings she had stirred within me. "You can't leave now, Summer, not when you left my heart racing for you and only you! I won't let you slip away this time!" I confessed silently, my gaze locked onto hers, a silent plea for more. At this point, I wasn't interested in being the nice guy, the benevolent Alpha, especially not after she had run off in such a manner. The connection between us, surprisingly strong even after five years, left me in disbelief. Finally, my relentless search had reached its conclusion. "Let go!" She began to struggle, attempting to free herself from my grasp, b