Alpha Luka And His Human Mate

*Book One in the 'Alpha's Mate' Series- Stand Alone Book*

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I watched as they threw the first shovel of dirt on the box that confined my love. ’Don't cry. Don't cry. Don't cry.’ The continuous chanting in my head never stopped.

It didn't stop the tears that stung my eyes either, betraying every word that I have been saying to myself since this horrific day started.

It also didn't help that my wolf hasn't stopped whimpering since I got here, after being dormant for days since Ella died.

I can't blame him for hurting. He felt the mate bond stronger than me, but I needed him these past two weeks. He was the only strength I have...or had.

Someone's hand on my shoulder brought me out of my thoughts and I turned around to see my little sister looking at me with sorrow filled eyes.

"Don't cry Luka. It'll be okay soon I promise."

‘If only I could believe those words’, I thought, but offered her a weak smile nonetheless.

We only met three years ago on my eighteenth births, when I accompanied my dad to an Alpha

I was attracted to her even before I learnt that we were

until I mustered up the courage to go to her. I can still remember her scent when I got close. It was intoxicating, and

A voice I knew too well snapped me out

was just me, Caleb and my love who was now completely covered and sealed in the deserted pack

wanted to be in her presence a little longer before I

whispered as he took shaky steps towards me. I had to admit, I'm pretty grateful for his

growing up. In fact, we hated each other. That was odd for two boys living in the same house, who were destined to work side by

to tolerate each other and became somewhat friends. But when Ella died two weeks ago,

my Beta and nobody else was brave enough to be around me when I'm snappy and irritated, but then I realized that he genuinely wanted to be there for me, as a friend.

I gave him a strained smile and took slow steps towards the exit, with

Caleb joined me shortly after and we sat in comfortable silence until he finally started

the 'Alpha's Mate'

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he drove off. I sighed, keeping my eyes