Chapter 8 Caitlins POV : The warm sun kissed my skin as I stretched out on the sandy beach of the Bloodwalker . Packs territory . The sound of waves rolling in and the sight of young wolves with lean , athletic bodies darting through the surf filled me with a rare sense of peace . It was cozy .. a moment of calm I hadnt felt in what seemed like forever . Then a shadow fell over me , blocking the sunlight . I squinted , shielding my eyes from the glare , and saw Blake standing there . Without a word , he bent down , slid a pair of sunglasses onto my face , and frowned . Why are you wasting your time watching them ? You should be looking at me instead , he said , his tone tinged with jealousy . I sighed and rolled my eyes , refusing to give him the satisfaction of a response . Blake , the fierce and commanding Alpha everyone else feared , crouched down beside me , his sharp features softened by concern . How are your wounds ? he asked gently . Should you even be near the water yet ? I touched my stomach instinctively and replied , Im fine now . But the simple question brought back memories I worked hard to suppress . Memories of the baby I didnt even know I was carrying until just before the final mission .. a mission I couldnt abandon . The safety of the pack had been on the line , and there was no room for hesitation , not even Chapter 8 for the life growing inside me . If Lucy hadnt betrayed me , maybe my child would still be alive . He had been so peaceful , so quiet . I never suffered from morning sickness , and the only real pain I endured was the heartbreak of Williams betrayal . The mate bonds agony had been unbearable when he cheated on me . Yet even that paled in comparison to the pain of losing my baby in the explosion . But that was the past . Now , with a new identity and a new home in the Bloodwalker Pack , I was determined to leave heartbreak behind and focus on my freedom . Unfortunately , Blake seemed intent on complicating things . As if to prove my point , he stood up and sent a cold , warning glare toward a group of young wolves who had been glancing my way . They quickly looked down and scattered , their confidence deflating under his Alpha authority . I pulled off the sunglasses and glared at him . What are you doing here ? Dont you have Alpha responsibilities to keep you busy ? Even Alphas need vacations , he replied with a smirk , settling down beside me . His dark eyes sparkled with mischief . How else am I supposed to have time to chase the love of my life ? I snorted , unimpressed . Shouldnt you be tracking down those escaped vampires ? He waved dismissively . Ive got people for that . My priority right now is finding a Luna for myself and the pack . My Alphan Hüslerind Wend Mad Chapter 8 I rolled my eyes again and leaned back , pretending to fall asleep in the hope that he would drop the subject . But Blake wasnt one to give up easily . He leaned closer , his voice low and teasing . Caitlin , you cant keep running from me . Silence settled between us , broken only by the soothing rhythm of the waves and the whisper of the wind . After a while , Blakes tone shifted , becoming serious . I just got word . William knows about your faked death . I sighed , my eyes still closed . He was bound to figure it out eventually . But Im in another . pack now . He cant do anything to me . Blakes voice softened . Dont worry . Ill handle it . His words , spoken with such quiet certainty , eased the knot of anxiety that had begun to tighten in my chest . I let myself drift off to sleep . Half asleep , I felt strong arms lift nte . His familiar scent enveloped me , and for the first time in years , I felt truly safe . In my dreams , I went back to when I first met Blake . We had been classmates in college , and Id secretly nursed a crush on him . But Blake had been the schools golden boy , always surrounded by admirers , and I thought he never noticed me . Then he transferred to Alpha training , and I met William . My crush on Blake faded as William entered my life . Years later , after Williams betrayal broke me , Id run to a bar to drown my sorrows . Chapter 8 Thats where I ran into Blake again . He had driven me home that night , and in the quiet of the car , he confessed he had liked . me back in college . He explained that pack politics had held him back then , but now he could offer me the future I deserved . But I wasnt ready to hear it . I still held out hope for William .. a hope that shattered completely when Lucys betrayal came to light . From the moment she joined the army , Lucy had been under suspicion . I just never thought William would be so easily swayed by her manipulations . He claimed to love me , but his actions proved otherwise . A man like that wasnt worth my time . When I woke up , the soothing sound of waves was gone , replaced by the dim quiet of evening . A soft kiss brushed my cheek . Blake , I muttered , still half asleep , I havent agreed to anything with you- A deep , unfamiliar voice interrupted me . Its me , wife . My eyes snapped open . Standing at the foot of my bed was William . His face was pale , his eyes wide with relief and something like desperation . I knew you werent dead , he said , his voice trembling . Come with me . Ill take you home . Abad Laking My Dear My Alpi Chapter 9 Title: Crimson Revenge: Bride Sacrifice (English-dubbed) Embark on a riveting journey with Misty, a fresh police academy graduate, as she fearlessly undertakes a perilous mission to infiltrate the enigmatic 'Divine Marriage' ritual in Florals Village. Disguised as a Florals Maiden, she plunges into the depths of the mysterious Florals Cave with secrets lurking at every turn. Immerse yourself in a tale of deception, vengeance, and intrigue as Misty navigates through the shadows of betrayal and unearths shocking truths that threaten to unravel her very existence. 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