Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire (Maya and Alex)

Chapter 15

-Alex's POV-

My phone buzzed, the insistent hum jarring against the simmering rage coiled in my gut. I answered, my voice clipped, barely above a growl. "Alex," the smooth, unruffled voice on the other end sent another shot of irritation through the. "Got your message. You really sure about this?" A harsh scoff escaped my throat. "Do I sound unsure?"

"Think of the consequences," the man continued, his tone even, almost emotionless. "This ain't some schoolyard scuffle. Daniel Stone might be an arrogant k, but he's also Amaya's father," The name hit me like a e r punch. My jaw clenched, teeth grinding together. But I didn't care. I didn't care about her anymore. The same words I had been telling myself the last few days." "What's your point?" I spat, venom lacing each word

"Think, Alex," the urgency crept back into his voice, a hint of steel finally breaking through. "Taking down Daniel won't be a walk in the park. There'll be retaliation, chaos. Amaya could get caught in the crossfire. You ready to live with that?"

Fury washed over me, cold and suffocating. I didn't need a lecture on the fallout. I know the risks, the potential damage. But the image of Daniel's smug face, the memory of his taunts, fueled my resolve.

"I don't give a d a m n about them," I snarled, my voice low and dangerous. "Daniel Stone crossed a line. Played his games, pushed me to the edge. Now, he pays."

Silence stretched on the other end, heavy and thick. Then, a sigh. "Alright, Alex. Just remember, the path you're on is dark. No turning back once you step

onto it

"No looking back," I said, my voice hard as stone. "I won't rest until I see Daniel Stone on his knees, begging for mercy. Until then, the only consequence 1 care about is his."

The line went dead, leaving me alone with the echo of my own words and the stark reality of my choice. There would be a price, innocent lives caught in the maelstrom of my vengeance. But the wolf within, the primal need for retribution, drowned out any flicker of doubt.

I slammed the phone down, the force sending a tremor through the room. My fists clenched, knuckles white, the image of Daniel's face burning behind my closed eyelids.

This wasn't just about settling a score. It was about dominance, reclaiming the power Daniel had stolen, Proving, to myself and the world, that I wouldn't be pushed around, wouldn't be made a fool.

I stormed out of the room, grabbing my keys and heading home hoping Miranda was asleep so I wouldn't have to deal with her because I was definitely not in the mood.

The roar of my engine died down, punctuating the storm raging inside me. I slammed the car door shut, the vibration echoing the fury trembling in my limbs. The metallic g of rage clung to me, mirroring the bitter taste in my mouth.

Bursting through the front door, I nearly ripped it off its hinges. I almost let out a groan when i saw her.

Miranda sat perched on a plush armchair, swirling wine in her hand. Each tap of her perfectly manicured nails against the crystal goblet was a taunt against the chaos I carried.

"Ah, Alex," she drawled, her voice dripping with mock sweetness. "Just the man I was hoping to see."

Chapter 15

Ignoring her, I headed straight for the stairs but Miranda wasn't one to be easily dismissed.

"Don't we have something to discuss?" she purred.

I stopped, pivoting on the bottom step. The anger in my eyes could curdle milk, a stark contrast to the amusement playing on her lips.

barely

it is," she countered, her smile widening ever so slightly. "Seems your Congratulations gifts are

knot with my

mention of Amaya sent a fresh jolt of anger through me. I didn't

I snapped, turning

Don't you think a personalized touch would be more fitting for the

I repeated, voice tight

her head, a knowing glint in her eyes. "Such

clenched my jaw, refusing to give her the satisfaction of a reaction. But she persisted, her voice dripping with saccharine

left out? After all, your little reunion with

the veiled threats. Miranda always enjoyed twisting the knife. "Don't push your luck, Miranda," I warned, my voice a

she continued, her smile never faltering. "Luck seems to be on my side lately. And speaking of luck, I received a rather interesting package today." My breath hitched, a sliver of fear worming its way through the anger. I knew what she was talking about. The picture, the one reminder of a past i desperately wanted to bury. "Don't even think

darling? Sharing a little secret with my brother? Perhaps reminding him exactly who his wife truly is?" My blood ran cold. I couldn't let her do this. Amaya didn't deserve to be dragged

wouldn't," I spat, my voice laced with

she challenged, her eyes gleaming with malice. "Why don't you test me and

between rage and fear, the

whisper. "You see, Alex, the game has

w ith unspoken tension, the silence thick and suffocating. I stared at her and I knew she wouldn't hesitate to use the picture, to destroy Amaya if it

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laugh escaping my lips.

stroking my cheek. "I'm sure you didn't,"

met his gaze, a silent gratitude welling up within me,"So, where are we

eyes.

mischief dancing in his dark eyes. "That, my

led me through bustling bodies until we stopped in front of a small, unassuming building adorned with a faded blue awning and a single

smile tugging at

squeezed my hand.

nodded, my heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. He winked conspiratorially. "Follow me," he said, leading me to a hidden door tucked away in the corner of the room. It

opened into a small, circular room. In the center stood a massive telescope, pointed towards a skylight directly overhead. The night sky glittered above, a

"Wow," I breathed, awestruck.

placing a hand on my shoulder. "She wanted a place to escape

the lens. I peered through the eyepiece, and

by

voice warm and soft. "But it doesn't hold a candle to

respond, a shooting star streaked across the inky black canvas. “Make

silent wish forming on my lips. As I opened my eyes, I met Ivan's gaze. The city lights

tucking a stray hair behind her ear, "I think I'm in love with