Against the Alpha’s Claim – Chapter 140

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Maddis expressed concern with your belief that Dani was the individual being penalised rather than Robyn.

“Oh,” was her sole response. “What do you desire from me?””

“I seek to ascertain, as does Maddis, what constitutes an appropriate punishment.”

“That is your responsibility,” she remarked with a shrug before walking away to take a seat on the sofa adjacent to Benzy. She gazed directly at him and enquired, “I believed you were going to address that?””

“I have brought it to the Alpha’s attention,” he remarked. “We are currently attempting to resolve it.”

Luke exhaled, as she had anticipated Benzy to rectify the situation. That was peculiar. “Bella, I did,” he stated. He perceived Maddis emit a low growl. “We did,” he amended. “We attempted to punish him but were ultimately sedated by our own father. Maddis and I wish to comprehend and administer the punishment you desire for Robyn.”

Saw frowned at him, saying, “That is your responsibility.” I do not consider instructing someone to fulfil their work obligations, which is often anticipated, to be a kind of punishment. Merely an ordinary day in their existence.

He approached and seated himself next her. “He was scheduled to have this week off to spend with Dani.” His penalty was to be apart from her.

“That penalises Dani, who has committed no wrongdoing; rather unjust, would you not agree?”She was only gazing at him.

“I suppose.” He agreed, having not really considered that aspect of his sentence. “What is your desire?”He enquired as he pivoted towards the sound of Robyn’s voice. He was conversing with their father when they entered the office.

“Son, what is the nature of Robyn’s punishment?”His father, Tomas, enquired as they locked eyes.

A coward conceals himself behind his father. “I would not engage in that,” Maddis growled.

“Bella is dissatisfied with the punishment,” Luke remarked as he rose.

“I am not displeased by it,” Bella interjected. “Attending work is not a form of punishment,” she asserted plainly.

“It had already been agreed upon,” Robyn mumbled, sounding somewhat petulant and noticeably discontented.

“Infant,” Maddis murmured.

“The Luna is…”

“Stop,” Bella said as she rose. “If you express your dissatisfaction once more, I will comply.” Dani is being penalised here for an action she did not commit and is unaware of, which is all I perceive. Rectifying that is my sole desire.

“Propose a method?”Luke exhaled audibly. He saw Maddis becoming irritated and restless due to her abrupt shift in demeanour.

“Clearly, it is impractical to separate them for the entire day.” That is unjust to Dani. “Perhaps we should expel him to border patrol or a similar entity,” she said with a shrug.

Robyn had consistently despised that work for as long as Luke could remember. The proposal was commendable.

“What is it?” The temperature is quite low outside. I will not do the task. “That is not my responsibility either,” Robyn said.

“It appears to me,” Bella stated, fixing her gaze on him with a half-smirk. “If he opposes it, that would constitute an effective punishment.” She then turned to face Robyn. “You consistently despised that job, considering it beneath you; while others fulfilled their responsibilities, you complained incessantly, if my memory serves me correctly.” She crossed her arms across her chest.

Maddis snorted with amusement within. She was not incorrect in that regard. He shifted his gaze from his mate to his brother to observe the outcome. She was now the Luna, and her desires and declarations were to be upheld.

Robyn glanced directly at him and began to speak, presumably to express a complaint, then reconsidered and closed his lips. She surpassed him in status and could administer punishment to any and all pack members, including those of Alpha lineage, if she deemed it necessary.

No one present in this room today has witnessed this aspect of her. No one truly understood her character or temperament anymore. Benzy and Macky had seen several facets of her personality, including the underlying wrath. Had been eager for a confrontation with Benzy, and one would have occurred, had Macky not intervened.

“What is the duration in days?”Robyn ultimately murmured.

Luke gazed directly at Bella as she turned to him and shrugged, “You are the one he reprimanded; what do you desire?”He enquired of her, believing it only just that she should reciprocate, given that she appeared to have accurately assessed his penalty.

She considered for a few minutes before stating, “One night for each individual in my apartment block whom he harmed should suffice.”

“Include yourself and Tyler.” He nodded, “What are the children’s sentiments regarding the events of that day?””

“They were frightened,” Bella exhaled.

“Correct, thus the two adults, the three minors, you, and Tyler.” That constitutes seven nights of border patrol.” Luke directed a smile at his brother. I believe that is reasonable. I will let you to select the shift, Robyn. 18:00 to 00:00, or 00:00 to 06:00. You will still need to undergo training as well.

Robyn fixed him with a gaze. The most frigid night shift occurred from midnight to 6 AM, although this would render him fatigued, necessitating his attendance at training immediately after the shift concluded. He may need to rest and forfeit time with his companion. However, the 6 PM to midnight shift allowed him to sleep till AM, thus enabling him to spend the remainder of the day with her, totalling a complete 10 hours with his companion.

“6 PM to midnight,” he eventually said before turning to depart.

“Robyn, prior to your departure.” I do not believe you have yet apologised to Bella for your outburst and for frightening her, despite your awareness of her significance to me at that time. Continued to shout and threaten her, your future Luna at that moment.

Upon observing his brother gaze directly at Bella, Luke approached her, encircling her waist with his arm, therefore presenting a complete exhibition of their unity. The Alpha and Luna awaited his apology. Observed Robyn exhale audibly and assent with a nod.


Against the Alpha’s Claim

Against the Alpha’s Claim

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Status: Completed Type: Author: Artist: , , Released: 2024 Native Language: English
Bella, once the cherished lover of future Alpha Luke of the Red Moon Pack, finds her world shattered when she is banished from her pack. Her crime? Striking Luke’s newly discovered fated mate with claws unsheathed—a reflex her wolf, Tyler, cryptically defends with the words, “To protect the pup.” Stripped of her place in the pack and warned never to return, Bella complies, narrowly avoiding the rogue label since Luke has not yet ascended to full Alpha status. Heartbroken and resolute, she retreats to the human world, immersing herself in university life to complete her law degree. Bella carves out a new existence as a successful divorce attorney, far from the pack that cast her aside, the future Luna who despises her, and the secret she guards fiercely—her children, the legacy of a love she can never reclaim. Six years pass in self-imposed exile, but the past refuses to stay buried. When an official letter from the Red Moon Pack demands her return, Bella defiantly burns it, vowing never to step foot in Luke’s territory again. But Luke, now the reigning Alpha, is relentless. He will bring her back, no matter the cost. Bound by the constraints of human law and society, Luke cannot simply take her by force—her prominence in the human world complicates any attempt to make her disappear. Yet, he is determined to claim what he believes is his by right. As their paths cross again, Bella is thrust into a storm of conflicting emotions. Her wolf yearns for Luke, urging her to reclaim the bond they share, but Bella’s heart is torn. She despises the man who cast her out yet still feels the undeniable pull of their connection. To her, Luke’s motives are clear: he wants his heirs by his side, not her. She believes his wolf drives him to claim her, while the man himself sees her merely as the mother of his children, a convenient solution to his legacy. But is that the truth? Or does Luke harbor a deeper love for her that he has yet to admit—even to himself? In the battle between pride and fate, will Bella surrender to the mate bond or stand firm in her resolve to remain free? Only time will reveal whether their fractured past can heal, or if the scars will prove too deep to overcome.

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