Everything started five years ago. 

Elise Collins was framed, left everything behind, and ran away, never wanting to even take a glance at it again. However, news of her being pregnant spreads like a wildfire in the city, and her thought that someone will be able to help her, crumbles as everyone avoids her like she’s a curse.

In a snap, she had no place to return to. 

Defeated, she aspires to become stronger, and that happened when she came back five years later, already a top hacker.

As soon as Axel Carter knows it, the father of the child she gave birth to, he instantly chases her. Trapped in the hospital, he confronts her.

With those scarlet raging eyes, his teeth gnash. "Do you know the price of playing with me, woman?"

Mrs Alpha

Hearing those simple words seems to stun me into oblivion. I've always craved blind, unwavering loyalty and here I am, being offered this immense commitment from someone I've known for a few days.

"I trust you." My shy mutter is caught by Dante, who ambles towards me.

"I'm glad to hear that." He's inches away from me, flecks of paint dotted across his thick arms.

"I'm glad that you're glad to hear that." Despite the stupid reply, Dante's crooked smile grows wider as he looms over me with a twinkle in his eye.

I literally jump out of my skin, mouth open in shock at the sudden intrusion. From my reaction, you'd think some rogue just walked in on us. Standing over the threshold of the open door is Nora, arms folded and feigning a stern demeanour.

"Hi-- Nora!" I yelp, waving uselessly. "Erm-- this isn't what it looks like."

Chapter 12. Live A Little-2