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3.06% Alpha's Dark Desires / Chapter 5: Heart Break

Capítulo 5: Heart Break

Elena's POV:

The one day I thought my life would change for the better, the day I had been waiting for with so much excitement and hope, became the worst day I could ever imagine. My eighteenth birthday—the day I was supposed to confirm that Derick, my childhood sweetheart, was my mate—had ended in disaster. Instead of joy and celebration, I found heartbreak waiting for me.

As I walked home, my body felt numb, and my mind refused to process what had just happened. My steps were heavy, dragging with the weight of disbelief and confusion. The sun was setting, casting a golden hue over the horizon, but to me, everything felt cold and dark. My wolf, Zena, had been silent the entire time. I could feel her sorrow deep inside me, echoing the devastation I was too shocked to fully comprehend.

When I reached home, I paused at the door, my eyes lingering on the decorations my mother had been preparing for my party. Bright streamers and balloons were strung across the porch, and I could hear the faint hum of music from inside. The smell of freshly baked cake drifted through the air, the sweetness now a cruel reminder of what this day was supposed to be. My eighteenth birthday. The day I would kiss Derick for the first time, knowing he was my destined mate.

But none of that was happening now.

Instead, I was left with shattered dreams and a heart that ached so badly, it felt like it was being ripped apart.

I opened the door slowly, stepping inside the house. My mom was bustling around the living room, adding the final touches to the decorations, her face glowing with excitement. When she saw me, her smile faltered. The second her eyes met mine, she knew something was terribly wrong. I didn't need to say a word. One look at my tear-streaked face, and she understood.

"Elena," she whispered, dropping the streamers she was holding and rushing to me.

I collapsed into her arms, the sobs I had been holding back finally breaking free. My mother held me tightly, her hand smoothing over my hair in that soothing way only mothers could do. "What happened, sweetie?" she asked, her voice soft, but there was a hint of worry beneath the calm.

"I-I didn't find him, Mom," I choked out between sobs. "He's not... Derick isn't my mate."

Her grip tightened around me, as if her embrace could shield me from the pain. "Oh, honey…"

I couldn't stop the flood of tears. I had been so sure, so confident that Derick would be the one. Everyone had thought it—my parents, his parents, the entire pack. We had been inseparable since we were children, and it just made sense. Derick had always said we were meant for each other, and a part of me had always believed it, too. But the reality of today had crushed that belief.

It had been the moment of truth, the moment I had been waiting for—the first sight that would confirm our bond, the magical spark that would light up between us, letting us know we were fated mates. But there had been no spark. Nothing. Only an empty, hollow feeling that told me everything I didn't want to believe.

I pulled back from my mom, wiping at my face with trembling hands. "I just wanted him to be my mate, Mom," I whispered, my voice breaking. "I wanted it so badly."

"I know, sweetheart. I know." She stroked my cheek, her eyes filled with sympathy. "Sometimes, things don't work out the way we expect. But that doesn't mean you won't find your true mate. He's out there, waiting for you."

I nodded weakly, but inside, I felt nothing but sorrow. I wasn't ready to hear that. Not yet.

My mom sighed, glancing around the room. The birthday decorations suddenly felt too cheerful, too bright in contrast to the mood hanging between us. "I think… maybe it's time we cancel the party," she said softly, her eyes searching mine for agreement.

I nodded again. There was no way I could face everyone now, not after what had happened. The idea of standing in front of the pack, pretending to be happy, pretending everything was fine… I just couldn't do it. I felt broken inside.

"I'll call everyone and let them know," she said, giving me a gentle squeeze. "But first, let's get you some ice cream."

Ice cream had always been our go-to comfort whenever I was upset, ever since I was a little girl. It didn't solve the problem, but it always made me feel just a little bit better. And right now, I needed that.

As my mom disappeared into the kitchen, I collapsed onto the couch, curling up into a ball. Zena was still quiet, and I could feel her sadness mixing with my own. She had wanted Derick to be our mate too. She had always liked him, always thought of him as a strong potential partner. But fate had other plans, apparently.

Closing my eyes, I tried to block out the pain, but it was everywhere. Every thought, every memory of Derick felt like a fresh wound, like someone twisting a knife deeper into my heart. I had been so sure. And now... everything felt so uncertain.

A few minutes later, my mom returned with two bowls of ice cream, handing me one and sitting beside me. She didn't say anything, didn't try to offer any more comforting words. She just sat there, quietly eating her ice cream, letting me know that I wasn't alone in my pain.

I took a bite of the vanilla ice cream, the cool sweetness melting on my tongue, but it didn't bring the comfort I was hoping for. Still, I forced myself to take another bite, and another, until the bowl was empty. I set it down on the coffee table and sighed.

"I'll be okay, Mom," I said, though I wasn't entirely sure I believed it.

"I know you will be," she replied, her voice full of love and confidence. "You're stronger than you think, Elena. And one day, you'll look back on this and realize that everything happened the way it was meant to."

But that day felt so far away. Right now, all I could feel was the sting of rejection, the pain of losing not just a potential mate, but the future I had always imagined with him.

For the rest of the evening, I stayed on the couch with my mom, the canceled party a distant thought. All the hopes I'd had for today were gone, replaced by the bitter truth that my life wasn't going to unfold the way I had planned. It hurt. It hurt more than I ever thought possible.

But somewhere deep inside, I knew my mom was right. One day, I would find my true mate. One day, this pain would fade.

But for now, I just needed to heal.


Something New

Claimed by the Alpha and the Vampire Prince:Masquerading as aMan

Capítulo 6: Hate

Elena's POV:

After indulging in the ice cream therapy and letting the tears flow, I started to feel a little better—though not completely. The pain still lingered, but it was duller now, like a bruise instead of a fresh wound. I sighed, resting my head on my mom's shoulder, finding comfort in the steady rhythm of her breathing.

"Where's Dad?" I finally asked, my voice still a bit hoarse from crying.

Mom hesitated for a second, her fingers brushing through my hair gently. "He went to meet with Alpha Kane."

I stiffened at the mention of that name. A sour taste filled my mouth, washing away the sweetness of the ice cream. Alpha Kane. Just hearing his name was enough to make my blood boil. 

Urgh. I hated that man. 

Sure, he had helped our pack when we needed it most—saving us from financial ruin and protecting us from external attacks. Without his intervention, who knows what might've happened to the Moonlight Pack. We were indebted to him for that, and I knew my father was grateful, but that didn't mean I had to like him. Not with the way he treated my dad.

My father, the Alpha of the Moonlight Pack, was a proud, honorable man. He had always carried himself with grace and strength, someone our pack could look up to. But around Alpha Kane, it was different. Alpha Kane treated him like he was beneath him, like he was nothing more than a tool to be used whenever it suited him. And I hated that.

"Dad is older than him, and an Alpha like him, but…" I trailed off, the frustration rising in my chest. "Why does he have to treat Dad like he's his subordinate? It's like he doesn't even respect him."

Mom sighed softly, leaning back against the couch as she folded her hands in her lap. "Alpha Kane is… complicated," she said carefully, choosing her words. "He's helped us, yes. But his ways are... different."

"Different?" I scoffed. "You mean cold. Cruel. Manipulative." I could feel my fists clenching in my lap just thinking about him. "He doesn't care about anyone but himself."

Mom glanced at me, her expression soft but serious. "Elena, it's not that simple."

"Isn't it? Every time Dad comes back from one of those meetings with him, he looks… defeated," I muttered, feeling my heart ache a little at the thought. "I hate seeing him like that. Dad's a great Alpha—strong, fair, compassionate. He deserves respect."

"And he has it," Mom replied gently. "From his pack, from his family. But Alpha Kane is a different kind of leader. He's known for his ruthlessness. His ways aren't ours, but… he's an Alpha who commands power and respect in his own way. It's just… not the way we're used to."

"Yeah, well, it still doesn't make it right." I huffed, crossing my arms over my chest. "It's like he enjoys putting Dad down, like he gets some sick pleasure from it."

I couldn't stand it. The idea of anyone treating my father like he was less than the Alpha he was, especially someone like Kane, made my blood boil. He might've been a powerful Alpha, and yes, he might've helped us when we needed it most, but that didn't give him the right to treat my father like he was nothing more than a pawn in some twisted game.

Alpha Kane was known for being ruthless, both in and out of the battlefield. I'd heard the stories, whispers that floated around the pack about his dominance—how he ruled with an iron fist, how his pack feared and revered him in equal measure. But that wasn't the kind of Alpha I respected. My father ruled with compassion, with the strength of heart, not just force. That's what made him a great leader.

Mom's voice broke through my thoughts, soft but firm. "Your father does what he has to do for the good of the pack, Elena. He doesn't enjoy working with Alpha Kane, but he knows it's necessary. Alpha Kane holds a lot of power, and for now, our alliance with him keeps us safe."

"I know," I muttered, biting my lip. "I just… I hate seeing Dad treated like that."

Mom smiled sadly, reaching out to take my hand. "So do I, sweetie. But sometimes, being a leader means making sacrifices for the greater good. And your father is a great leader."

I nodded, but the frustration still simmered under the surface. I couldn't help but think about how different things would be if our pack wasn't indebted to someone like Kane. If we didn't have to rely on him for protection and financial stability. But that was just a fantasy. The truth was, we needed his alliance, no matter how much I hated it.

"Why can't we just break the contract?" I asked, even though I knew the answer before the words left my mouth.

Mom sighed again, her thumb gently rubbing the back of my hand. "It's not that simple, Elena. The contract with Alpha Kane is ironclad. If we break it, he has the right to take over the pack completely."

I swallowed hard, my stomach churning at the thought. Alpha Kane ruling over the Moonlight Pack? That was a nightmare I didn't even want to entertain. Our pack was strong, but we were still recovering from everything we'd been through before Kane had intervened. If we tried to defy him, there was no doubt he'd crush us. And then what? Our family… our home… everything we'd worked so hard for would be gone.

"I just wish things were different," I whispered, leaning into my mom's comforting embrace.

"I know," she said softly, kissing the top of my head. "But your father is doing everything he can to protect this pack. And as much as we may not like it, Alpha Kane's alliance has kept us safe."

Her words made sense, but they didn't make me feel any better. There had to be more to Alpha Kane than the ruthless, cold-hearted Alpha I'd heard so much about. But from what I had seen and heard, there wasn't a single redeeming quality to the man.

"I just don't understand why he has to be such a… jerk," I muttered, earning a soft laugh from my mom.

"Some people wear their strength like armor, sweetheart. They think it's the only way to survive in this world," she said, her tone tinged with sadness. "But not everyone who appears strong on the outside is strong on the inside."

I didn't respond, too caught up in my thoughts to argue anymore. I knew Mom was trying to help me see things from a different perspective, but all I could think about was how much I despised Alpha Kane. If he was really as cold and ruthless as everyone said, then I hoped I never had to meet him.

But little did I know, fate had a different plan for me. A plan that would bring Alpha Kane and me face to face in ways I could never have imagined.


Something New

Claimed by the Alpha and the Vampire Prince:Masquerading as aMan

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