el

years

ce as he proudly displayed the coveted game. However, my heart sank as I glanced at the price tag. W

find something else that's perfect for your age," I quickly improvised, at

barely earning enough to cover our basic necessities, let alone indulgences. The burden of my shortcomings weighed heavily upon me, especially co

he pleaded, his innocent eyes brimming with longing. My heart shattered into pie

hat of his peers. As a born Alpha, he carried an air of authority, appearing older than h

replica. His dark hair, pointed nose, sharp jawline, rosy lips, and sun-kissed ski

game on your upcoming birthday," I assured him, des

r away," he whined, his disapp

ceive that game as your birthday present," I said, a warm smile gracing my lips as

buy me that toy set I asked for last month?" he inquired, and a moment of he

fulfill? I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath to conceal the pain simm

sweetheart,

eart screamed

ged him, a tender smile lingering on my lips, as I

ncle and the baby growing inside me relied on my support. So, I found employment, working shifts at restaurants and general stores. Howev

secretive dark web. I limited myself to small-scale hacking assignments, avoiding high-profile and risky ventures. It allowed me to earn some quick and mo

to leave hacking behind. I made the decision to pursue my educa

not an option as I had dropped out of a previous course. With limited alte

that path, there was one cruci

ough the depths of the web, a message caught my attention, arriving from an unidentified sender. It contained an

ccept new projects.* I sent a

ife as a hacker. I hovered my cursor over the "Delete Account" button, preparing to sev

ed. But I really need your skills for this job.* The reply came sw

e, but the task at hand carried grave risks. If I were to be caught, my life w

on this job.* I texted back w

d pay you the entire sum upfront. Take your time to consider. I'll be

ly

red mi

d even start my own computer business. The person behind this offer must be immensely powerfu

ring into an aby

bly dan

ably tre

urrent life, despite its hardships. I h

d my laptop shut, distancing myself from the

aze filled with concern. He was elderly and had grown weaker after survi

ERPOL cracking down harder than ever. Getting caught would mean facing severe consequences, even deat

s of the web, I wa

ere discreetly transferred to our dark web accounts. We co

hy. We would never have to worry about scarcity ag

ely why I've decided to continue my studies an

go back to school?" U

n pursue a degree. It won't be easy to secure a schola

Banks don't typically grant loans t

cure the loan? Just imagine how our lives could change if everything goes according to pla

Austin. Whenever I couldn't be at home due to work c

ake care of him for the rest of my life," my uncle reassured me, his words a c

again! Let's switch channels and see if we can find something more interesting," he grumbled, flipp

e already underway," announced the news anchor, his voice capturing my full atte

upon the television screen, and the si

ing, Zan

d tormented my heart appeared before me. He was the arc

and captivating. His sculpted physique emanated dominance, a mere glimpse of his imposing build enough to instill fear in anyone. His short, dark hair was s

It was no wonder women yearned to throw themselves at the feet of this cruel and heartless Greek God. The first time I laid eyes on him, he capture

my attention drifting from the news. The anchor delved into intricate details about the extravagant wedding and the opulent ceremony that would seal their bond as Alpha King