Five Alphas Kneel for Me (Isabella) novel Chapter 20

Thinking back, my heart ached painfully.

My wolf whimpered, a low, mournful sound buried deep in my chest.

The memories of my past life, of Jared’s coldness and Emily’s manipulative kindness, were agonizing

Suddenly, my vision was blocked by a splash of pink.

Grayson skillfully wrapped a soft, warm wolfskin stole around my neck.

The scent of the wool, earthy and comforting, calmed my wolf’s distress.

His dark eyes held a flicker of unexpected gentleness, contrasting with his rebellious appearance.

His wolf’s presence, usually so dominant, was strangely subdued, almost tender.

“You just had a cold yesterday; don’t catch another one.” His voice was low and lazy as he adjusted the stole carefully, his breathtaking face close enough that I could feel his warm breath against my ear.

His closeness was a powerful drug, calming and arousing my wolf at the same time.

The warmth on my neck melted the ice in my heart.

My wolf purred, a soft vibration spreading through my body.

Grayson straightened, his gaze on Jared.

A devilish smirk curved his lips.

His tone was icy.“Don’t listen to lies; it’ll poison your senses.”

His wolf’s dominance was clear, a quiet assertion of superiority.

Jared’s anger flared at those words, taking a step forward, hostility in his eyes.

His wolf bristled, its scent sharp with challenge.

Emily quickly held Jared’s arm. “Jared, don’t be impulsive. Talk to Isabella properly. Don’t attack her again.” Her scent, now held a cloying note of fake concern.

My wolf snarled in response.

Hearing that made my stomach churn.

Emily’s fake concern disgusted me! My smile vanished instantly as I turned to Grayson.

“Let’s go.” My wolf urged me forward, away from the poisonous atmosphere.

Jared stood there, watching Grayson’s wolf–drawn sled disappear from view, his fists clenching unconsciously, a wave of indescribable emotions surging within him.

Memories of childhood flashed in his mind, when he would wrap a warm wolfskin stole around me like Grayson did, taking me to the Pack Council grounds.

His wolf howled silently in his heart, a lament of lost connection and frustrated longing.

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“Jared, we should go; we’ll be late,” Emily said, tugging his sleeve.

He came back to reality, complaining at her, “Why did you stop me just now?”

Emily blinked, then her eyes turned red with grievance.

“I… I was afraid you’d fight again. Isabella is with Grayson now; we shouldn’t make her angry; that’ll only push her away…”

Her voice trembled with emotion.

Jared was annoyed and didn’t want to comfort her; he just turned to get in the sled.

Mersu

At that moment, Caleb walked out of the den, noticing Emily’s red eyes.“Your fourth brother has a short temper, not directed at you.

I’ll talk to him later, and also find a chance to talk to Isabella.

Go to the Pack Council grounds, don’t be late.”

Emily nodded, a sweet smile breaking through. “Thank you, Caleb.”

She turned towards Jared’s sled, her face beaming, but inside, she felt a chill.

Her wolf felt a pang of anxiety and a cold dread.

“Isabella was still their biological sister; even though she’d cut ties, they still wanted her back!”

She was determined to push me away,

“The Miller pack’s Luna could only be me!” Her wolf’s possessive instincts were