Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire (Maya and Alex)

-Maya’s POV-

Miranda sashayed towards our table, that mocking smile plastered on her face. It was like a spotlight had suddenly found her, every wiggle of her hips ca

Riley leaned forward, her eyes wide. “Ivan’s sister?” she began, but then seemed to catch herself, her cheeks flushing slightly. “Oh, right. The husband y

“What a coincidence, Amaya,” She drawled, her voice dripping with sweetness. “I looked up at her smug face and had to bite down a growl. Something in my gut told me there were no coin be caught dead in this kind of place unless… well, unless there was something specific she was looking for And that something, I was willing to bet, was me.

Trefused to give her the satisfaction of a reply. Disliking someone with such intensity wasn’t exactly a pleasant feeling, but there was no room for pretens

Natalia spoke up. She narrowed her eyes, her gaze unwavering. “What can we do for you?” she countered, her voice firm. “You are interrupting our

conversation.”

Miranda’s face contorted in a flash of anger. She glared at Natalia as if she were nothing more than an irritating insect. “And you are?” she spat, her voice dripping with

Natalia didn’t flinch. “If you use that condescending tone on me again, I’ll punch it right off your face,” she retorted, her voice low and dangerous. I could Miranda not to underestimate her. Natalia might light up a room with her vibrant personality, but she wasn’t one to back down from a fight.

Miranda stared at her for a long, tense moment, the air crackling with barely contained hostility. Finally, she seemed to deem Natalia unworthy of further attention, her gaze snappin

I maintained eye contact, my expression blank. Frankly, I didn’t care about her anger. It came and went as quickly as the wind, and held about as much

Seeing her tactic fail, Miranda’s anger dissipated just as quickly as it had arisen. “Very well then,” she huffed, her voice regaining its artificial sweetness. in– law, but apparently that’s not allowed.” She turned to leave, then paused dramatically as if remembering. something. “Oh, and since I ran into you, I shou

The words hit me like a physical blow. One month. Just one month, and Alex would be officially off– limits, bound to another woman. My wolf let out a deep, frustrated growl within me. We didn’t have him before, and frankly, the way things ended, it was

shared. primal possessiveness within me still reared its ugly head, a reminder of the bond we once

I forced myself to compose myself, schooling my features into a neutral mask. Offering a tight smile that didn’t quite reach my eyes, I said, “Congratulatio

Miranda lingered for a moment, the air thick with unspoken tension. A flicker of something akin to grudging respect played across her features as she gl a forced lightness. “Speaking of my brother, how are things with him? I haven’t from him in a while.” She said the last part with a frown and it looked like

“He’s fine.”

“Good, good,” She chirped, a touch too eager, Alex has been swamped lately with wedding planning. We’ve decided to move things up a bit. Getting

hitched in a month!” She beamed at me, her eyes sparkling with a triumph that felt anything but genuine,

I wanted to growl. Why couldn’t she just shut up and walk away?

“Congratulations.” I managed again, my voice strained. “That’s wonderful news.” The words felt hollow, even to my own ears.

She seemed to bask in my forced cheer. “Isn’t it?” she cooed, leaning closer. “You know, Alex and I were talking about the guest list the other day, and he wife and

hence family.”

Her voice dripped with mocking sweetness, each word a deliberate jab. Anger flared within me, hot and fierce. How dare she try to use my past against

me?

“We’ll be there,” I said tightly, my jaw clenching. “Ivan and I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”

I could feel Natalia’s anger rising but she knew I had to handle this by myself

Miranda’s smile widened, a touch too wide, revealing a hint of something predatory beneath the surface. “That’s lovely,” she purred. “It wouldn’t be the sa

The question hung in the air, a challenge disguised as a casual remark. The past, buried deep within me, threatened to come bubbling to the surface. I s

cool still

“That was a long time ago, I’managed to force out, “Things change.”

“Oh, they certainly do,” She agreed, her eyes gleaming with malicious amusement. “Speaking of change, Alex seems like a different man these days. So

“I wouldn’t know. Alex and I haven’t spoken in years. The past is the past

“Well, good riddance, I say,” she declared, her voice dripping with condescension. “You deserve someone who appreciates you, Amaya. Someone who s

The last sentence hung in the air, heavy with implication. It was the final straw. I shot up from my seat, my chair scraping harshly against the floor. The a

“What the hell is your problem?” I practically roared, my voice laced with raw emotion. “Is being a thorn in my side just a part of your daily routine? Alex a

She seemed to relish my outburst, a satisfied smirk playing on her lips. “Oh, come on now. I’m just trying to be friendly. Catch you up on some news.

“News?” I scoffed. “This isn’t news. It’s a veiled threat, and a poorly veiled one at that. My gaze narrowed. “Does Ivan know about Alex and I? Is he prete Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

A satisfied look bloomed on her face. She had finally gotten a rise out of me, and she knew it. “I have no idea what you’re talking about. Just trying to b some… well, sisterly advice.”

She leaned closer, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “And for my brother,” she began, “no, he doesn’t know a thing about you and Alex. Alex

“And Ivan,” she continued, her voice taking on a patronizing tone, “well, let’s just say he’s head over heels for you. Pity, really. He’s getting the leftovers,

Before I could even formulate a reply, a low growl erupted from deep within me as my wall stirred in recognition. My attention snapped away from Miranda, drawn towards the entrance of the bar. There, silhouetted against the dim light, stood Alex,

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The entire room seemed to fall silent, all eyes turning towards the unexpected arrival. For a moment, the only sound was the low hum of conversation filt

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