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The Alpha's Love TWENTY TWO
Cassa’s POVI was in a trance, sitting at the pool's edge, feeling the cool water on my feet. Evalyn had left me to find her brother, and that worried me. Where was he?The word my grandfather had said kept repeating in my mind. Was it good news or bad news for me? I didn't know what I was feeling, but fear was one of the emotions—fear for myself and for this town.Who had spread such rumors? Out of all the possible sources, it had to be them. My palm rested on my forehead, and I felt a headache coming on. I had been thinking about it for far too long.Realizing it was almost night, I knew I needed to talk to Julius. My mind drifted to him answering his phone with an angry reaction. Was he talking to my grandfather? But why hadn't he told me?He had left so suddenly after arriving at his house, without saying anything. In haste, like he was running away. He was adding to my worries.I felt heavy footsteps approaching from behind, so I turned my head. It was the Mayor, with messy hair
The Alpha's Love TWENTY THREE
Cassa’s POVThe manor had an ancient exterior, but inside, it was a classic interior design, making me feel like I had been transported to the late 1500s. Julius was at my side, guiding me to the room on the left. As we passed the front lobby, I admired the large French window on the second floor that allowed light to flood in. My eyes were captivated by the chandelier hanging above the living room, its detailed artwork wrapped in gold. Was it real gold?Was my grandpa is here?Paintings adorned the walls, depicting what I assumed were their ancestors. How long had they lived in this world? It was fascinating, and I realized I had never asked that question before."It's beautiful," I muttered, gazing around in awe. Julius's warm hand clutched my arm, stopping me just as I almost walked into a door."You are bewitched by its beauty and didn't realize the door," he said in a low, deep tone, his eyes narrowing."Surely," I beamed. "I've never been in a house like this. It's amazing that
The Alpha's Love TWENTY FOUR
Cassa’s POVI gripped the glass in my hand, blinked away my tears, and drained its contents. I wouldn't cry—they didn't deserve my tears, I told myself firmly.My grandparents had left after lunch, and though I tried to eat, a knot of sickness, coldness, and anger tightened in my stomach. I pretended I was fine, but the truth was the opposite.All my things had been moved from the Mayor's house. Not a single item truly belonged to me, and the promised talk with Julius never happened. He left me in this house with his parents.His mother had given me a tour of the house, steering me away from the sharp stare of her husband. We talked like normal people, but the heaviness in my heart grew with every step. Exhausted, I apologized to her and said I needed to rest. As soon as my body touched the bed, I fell into a deep sleep.When I awoke, the Mayor was in my room, closing the door behind him. A cold glass sat on the nightstand.I sat up, placing the empty glass back. Julius was sitting acr
The Alpha's Love TWENTY FIVE
Cassa’s POV I closed my eyes tightly, biting the inside of my cheek, tasting the ironic tang of my blood. A week had passed, and I hadn't seen him since that day. I remembered how the light in his gray eyes dimmed, turning dark, his expression stern and pinched as he looked at me. Desire had evaporated, replaced by a coldness I could feel in that moment. I moved away from him, avoiding his gaze, trying to compose myself. Heavy footsteps reverberated as he stormed out and slammed the door hard. I winced. He was angry at my rejection of what we had almost done, but why did it sting me? It should have brought relief. Breathing in the cold morning air, hands gripping the window sill, I stared out at the vast garden of Montalvo Manor. I had been here once before when I was very young, memories vague, my gaze settling on the rose section of the garden where I had been yesterday with Erish. Erish, the third daughter of the Montalvo family, and we were the same age. At first, I thought she
The Alpha's Love TWENTY SIX
Cassa’s POV "Oh, you big jackass, you made it!" Erisha chimed with a wide grin, slipping her arms away from mine to embrace the man."Evalyn mentioned Julius's fiancée would be arriving today, so I came to see who this woman is," he replied, smiling as he returned Erisha's hug.I stood there, watching them both, unsure of what to say as they separated."Forgive my manners," Erisha muttered, looping her arm back through mine. "Cassa, the man standing before you is my brother's best friend, Anson Avera. He's a vampire."My eyes widened, and my jaw slackened in disbelief. "Vampires exist?" I murmured incredulously.Anson chuckled softly, eyes crinkling at the corners. "Oh yes, we don't just exist in legends and books. We are very real, Miss Hansen."My heart skipped a beat as he leaned closer, his fangs glistening in the light, his hand brushing against my neck as he sniffed me. I froze in place, my chest tightening with a coldness that enveloped me."Stop that, Anson! You're scaring he
The Alpha's Love TWENTY SEVEN
Cassa’s POV"It's a dangerous horse. Do you want to get yourself killed?" Julius's voice deepened as he swiftly pulled me away from the imposing stallion.Erisha approached us, her brows furrowed in concern. "What happened?" she asked, her gaze shifting between me and her brother."She was about to touch Brody. He's a dangerous horse, especially to those who haven't tamed him," Julius explained sternly, casting a disapproving look my way.Erisha's mouth fell open as she glanced at Brody. "He's right, Issa. Brody is dangerous. No one should get close to him. He's killed people before, and we've barely managed to keep him under control. It's strictly forbidden to approach him."Julius realized he had gripped my wrist too tightly, and I winced slightly. "Sorry," he muttered, releasing his hold. My hand, clutching the camera tightly, relaxed with relief that it hadn't slipped from my grasp and broken.Feeling Julius's gaze burning into me, I took a deep breath before speaking, cheeks flus
The Alpha's Love ONE
Cassa's POVThe ache stabbing through my side jolted me awake, and I groaned, my hand instinctively seeking the source of the pain. Every movement sent searing waves of agony rippling through me, and a feverish heat consumed my body.Struggling to open my eyes, I squinted at the unfamiliar room. Where was I? My head pounded as if a hammer relentlessly hammered against it. Closing my eyes again, the memory of the red-eyed wolf and its silver fur streak flashed in my mind. Had they taken me?My brows furrowed, remembering that the mayor in town had saved me before the ravising werwolf killed me.But where was I?Forcing my eyes open once more, I took in the gray walls, the glass window draped with lilac curtains, and the expensive-looking furniture filling the space. The soothing scent of lavender hung in the air, calming me as I lay upon a plush mattress covered by a soft purple comforter.Gritting my teeth, I pushed myself upright, the pain in my side a constant reminder of my predica
The Alpha's Love TWO
Cassa's POVThree weeks had passed, and I was slowly recovering. In just three days, I'd be able to walk without these damn crutches. Sabrina had been incredibly attentive, constantly by my side, offering words of encouragement even when I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. But despite her efforts, the monotony of being confined to this room was driving me insane. Staring out of the window, unable to move freely, it felt like a prison.I had met Doctor Adam, expecting some old geezer, but to my surprise, he was a good-looking man just a few years older than me. Every week, he'd visit, checking up on my progress and occasionally mentioning my grandfather, Daniel Sullivan. Apparently, my grandfather was one of the investors of the hospital where Adam worked, and Doctor Adam couldn't sing his praises enough. Not that I cared much; I barely knew my grandparents, having left their strict household to pursue my dreams in Los Angeles after secondary."How are you feeling, Ali?"
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