Against the Alpha’s Claim – Chapter 155

I appreciate it

I will let you to converse with Karis. “If he prefers my absence, then it may be prudent for me to withdraw.” He sighed loudly. “I am accustomed to taking charge, Bella, not to retreating or yielding.” I acknowledge his discomfort in my presence.” She nodded. “So are you,” he muttered, recognising what he believed would be their greatest obstacle. I desire your presence here as my Luna; I acknowledge that certain matters require resolution. However, I would for you to be aware of this.” He leaned down and kissed her gently, modestly. “I will provide you time with the children.”

“I appreciate it,” she acknowledged with a nod.

Enquired about the reason for the expression of gratitude. He moved aside and opened the door for her to re-enter the suite. He hoped his remarks would begin the process of reconciliation between them. They had formerly shared a harmonious relationship and want to rekindle it, although they now saw the improbability of returning to their previous light-hearted dynamic, since there was an insurmountable amount of anguish and pain within her. The pain and suffering he had inflicted.

He traversed the corridor, contemplating whether he had irrevocably damaged that aspect of her, questioning if any remnants of that girl remained within his Mate. Exhaled audibly and proceeded to locate Lanky. He had not yet approached him with any information. He needed to discover a solution to rectify her condition, believing that expressing his love would not resolve the issue. A more effective strategy was required for the scenario. She needed to discover a method to alleviate her anxieties and uncertainties but was uncertain how to go. However, it was necessary to ascertain the solution initially. Rather than only expressing his love for her, he should demonstrate it. He needed to determine how to accomplish it as well.

Bella sat with Karis on his bed; the daughters were showered and in bed, as did he. He had been silent since Luke’s arrival, but she also felt somewhat perplexed regarding their previous contact. He wished for her to understand that Mia had never occupied this apartment, nor had any other lady. A portion of her harboured scepticism regarding that latter aspect, to be candid. He possessed Alpha lineage and required a woman’s presence in his bed, however she dismissed it, deferring the matter to a later time.

Karis sought answers and desired them from him as well.

She now harboured enquiries regarding several matters. “Pose your enquiries, Karis.”

She observed him gazing at the door. It was shut. “Where is he located?”

“Probably in his office,” she informed him. “He is aware that you prefer his absence for this discussion.” Consequently, it will not occur; nonetheless, this did really astonish her, since she had anticipated his insistence on it. She had formed the clear impression in the kitchen that he intended to assist her, but during their final talk in the corridor, his unexpected declaration that he would allow her to go independently astonished her significantly.

“Why does he not respond to my inquiry?””

“He lacks the knowledge to do so.” “He informed me personally,” she said.

Karis frowned and said, “I do not comprehend.”

“Responding is challenging.” It may not be to your liking, maybe exacerbating your hate for him or further complicating your understanding.

He is uncertain about how to convey it to you appropriately. One may assert.

“You intend to deceive me.”

“No, wolves are distinct from humans. Significantly dissimilar from your upbringing. Allow me to elucidate things for you.

Observed him nodding.

“As a wolf, you possess an inner beast that you can transform into upon reaching maturity.”

“I am aware that Tyler is a wolf.” You are a human being.

“Indeed, that human aspect can select whom to love.” Accompany those of their choosing for a duration. However, your wolf does not possess the same option; it is assigned what is referred to as a Mate, a wolf designated just for it. Created for them by their deity.

She saw his scowl, describing it as “reminiscent of a soulmate.” She further said, “Typically, wolves discover their Mate and remain exclusively with them.” Similar to the institution of marriage. Unwaveringly devoted to one another.

“Acknowledged.”

“Thus, Luke, your father possesses a wolf that also has a Mate.”

Observed Karis nodding slowly.

“Luke and I were together; the human aspects of our beings were fond of one another.” However, we are not companions.

“Similar to you and Tim?””

“Indeed, we were.” Subsequently, he encountered his Mate, and so she sighed.

“He abandoned you,” Karis said.

“Affirmative, but specifically for the one designed for him.” This is the operational mechanism. While it may not be pleasant for the individual being abandoned, it is an inevitable occurrence. I recognised he was not my Mate and that it was inevitable. I fervently hoped that would not occur, as I loved him, nevertheless it transpired. I did not attempt to retain him; I let him to depart, as it was necessary. He possessed a companion. I acknowledged that; it is what one is instructed here. To honour the Mate Bond. I was unaware of my pregnancy with you and your sisters at the time he encountered her. He did not either.

“You did not inform him, did you?”

“No, I did not,” she confessed. “I never felt capable of doing so.”

“What is the reason for not proceeding?” Where is his companion now located?”

“What is the reason for not proceeding?” That is a challenging question, I will inform you. However, I require you to comprehend that wolves vary from people. Affirmative.

“I will not find it agreeable, will I?””

“No,” she said, pausing to contemplate the most tactful manner to articulate her response to him. “Luke dismissed me; his companion disapproved of my presence.” She struck me that day, and Tyler retaliated with full force. He instructed me to go and never return,” she stated softly, attempting to suppress the anguish in her voice.


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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