Chapter 32
ANITA
It’s been a month since the Reed takedown, and I’m sitting in my radio studio—well, my permanent radio studio now, with all four of my Alphas surrounding me.
A month ago, this was just a spare room in their house. Now it’s completely mine. My equipment set up exactly how I like it, soundproofing installed, and my motivational posters on the walls, along with books on the shelves.
My things.
Because I live here now, permanently.
We drove to the city three weeks ago and packed up my entire apartment in one day—furniture, clothes, books, kitchen supplies, everything. They insisted on doing it themselves and wouldn’t let me lift a single box.
All four of them had stared at me with identical expressions of absolute refusal.
So I’d supervised while they worked, which mostly meant sitting on my old couch eating snacks while they hauled everything down three flights of stairs because the elevator was broken.
Now all my belongings are integrated into this massive, beautiful house. My clothes in the walk-in closet that’s bigger than my old bedroom. My art supplies in the sunroom with the incredible view of the mountains. My favorite blankets added to the nest of our bed.
Our bed.
I’m still getting used to having a home that’s truly mine. To waking up every morning in a mansion overlooking Mistberry Cove with four Alphas who worship the ground I walk on.
To being genuinely happy.
They’re not participating in tonight’s radio show, just here for support. And also because none of them can seem to go more than a few hours without being near me, which I absolutely love even if they’re being ridiculously overprotective.
I adjust my microphone and take a deep breath as Marcy gives me the signal that we’re live.
“Good evening, heat seekers. This is The Heat Line, and I’m your host, though not quite as anonymous anymore.
” I laugh nervously. “Thank you all for being so incredibly patient with me. I know I’ve been vague about a lot of things.
Legally, I couldn’t talk about certain details until everything was finalized.
But now I’m ready to come clean. And I have more secrets to reveal, so definitely stay tuned for that bombshell at the end. ”
I glance at my men positioned around the room.
Mason is on the leather couch reading a book.
Dylan is on the floor doing stretches because he never sits still for more than five minutes.
Jasper is leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, watching me with those intense eyes.
And Slater is in the chair closest to me, within arm’s reach like always.
“Let’s begin with what everyone online is talking about,” I continue.
“How my Alphas and I are being searched for like crazy on every social media platform. People finding our photos, our real identities, our business. And honestly? I doubt I can hide the real me anymore. So let’s just rip the bandage off. ”
I take another breath. “My real name is Anita. A few of you have already messaged, having figured it out, having found me and my Alphas online through some impressive detective work. So congratulations. But let’s please keep my personal information to just my name.
I’d appreciate maintaining some privacy for my safety and my family’s safety. ”
The chat is exploding with hearts and supportive messages flying past faster than I can read them.
“Now, the takedown of Dr. Langston Reed,” I say, unable to keep the satisfaction from my voice.
“The man who defrauded and lied to everyone for so long, claiming he was an Alpha expert when he wasn’t even an Alpha himself.
And listen—there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being a Beta.
But when you create an entire brand promising that you’re an expert on Alpha behavior and masculine development, and it’s all based on a fundamental lie?
That’s fraud. That’s manipulation. That’s wrong. ”
Slater reaches over and starts massaging my shoulders while I talk, his strong hands working out the knots that have formed from sitting hunched over my laptop while editing all day, and I have to actively suppress a moan.
“That video of me revealing him has gone completely viral,” I continue, trying to focus on my words and not on how amazing his hands feel.
“It’s absolutely insane, and I’m still processing it all.
My follower numbers have skyrocketed to over two million, and that makes me so incredibly happy because it means I can spread this message of Omega empowerment to so many more people who need to hear it. ”
Dylan moves silently behind my chair and starts massaging my lower back, his thumbs working the muscles on either side of my spine, and oh God, that feels amazing.
I’m definitely going to lose my composure if they keep this up.
“Latest update on Reed,” I manage to say, my voice slightly breathier than before.
“The controversy has sent him into bankruptcy. His accounts are frozen, assets seized. He’s facing multiple criminal charges, including fraud, theft by deception, and assault on an Omega.
And he’s being sued by hundreds of people.
It’s kind of hilarious watching his entire empire crumble in real time.
Let’s hope he gets everything he deserves and then some. ”
Mason joins the massage effort, kneeling in front of my chair and working on my feet and ankles.
I mute my microphone for a second, saying to my men with a smile, “Are you three trying to sabotage my show?”
They just grin at me.
Then I unmute the microphone. “Okay, so there’s a lot to unpack tonight,” I say quickly, refocusing. “How about we take some calls before I reveal my final surprise? First caller, you’re on The Heat Line.”
“Oh my God, I finally made it through!” a woman’s voice says, young and excited and talking fast. “Okay, first, I just want to say I’m so happy we finally got to see what you look like, Anita.
You’re absolutely gorgeous. Like, stunning.
I had this image in my head, and you’re even more beautiful than I imagined. ”
I blush hard, feeling heat creep up my neck. “Thank you so much, that’s incredibly sweet of you to say.”
“But also? Your Alphas?” She makes a sound that’s almost a squeal. “Seriously, I may have watched that video, like, fifty times just to see them. When that one—Slater, right?—when he picked Reed up by the throat? I swooned and had to sit down. My roommate thought I was having a medical emergency.”
I giggle and glance at my men, who are all grinning now with unmistakable pride. Slater winks at me, completely shameless.
“Now you see why I couldn’t walk away from them, right?” I say. “Even when I probably should have early on. They’re impossible to resist.”
“Completely understand,” the caller says enthusiastically. “I would have done the exact same thing. Thank you so much for taking my call!”
“Next caller,” I say, trying to ignore Jasper’s hands now joining the massage effort on my neck.
“Hi, Anita,” a man’s voice comes through, deeper and more serious than the previous caller.
“I just wanted to say how incredibly brave you were. I was watching the livestream, as someone in the audience was streaming it to TikTok, and when Reed grabbed you by the hair, I was genuinely scared for you. Thought he might really hurt you before anyone could intervene. You’re like a hero to a lot of us. You inspire me to be braver.”
My chest gets tight with emotion, and I blink back sudden tears.
“Aww, thank you so much. That means the world to me, truly. But honestly, if you believe in something strongly enough, you can do whatever’s needed to protect it. Always remember that. Don’t let fear stop you from doing what’s right. The fear doesn’t go away—you just do it anyway.”
We take several more calls over the next thirty minutes. People wanting to know more about the Alphas, asking if there will be more photos of them posted online, begging for them to join the show regularly.
One caller makes me laugh out loud. “I’ve watched the video of Reed being punched and dragged offstage at least a hundred times.
There are so many memes now circulating.
My favorite is the one where they added the Benny Hill theme music to Dylan and Mason dragging him by his feet down the stairs. Pure comedy gold.”
“I’ve seen that one!” I say, laughing hard enough that my stomach hurts. “It’s incredible. There’s also the one where someone added the Thug Life glasses and music when Slater punched him. That one’s my personal favorite.”
“Yes! That one’s amazing too!”
Jasper’s hands are still working their magic, and I’m struggling to maintain my professional composure.
Another caller asks, “So will you continue the show going forward? And will your Alphas join you regularly? Please say yes because I need more of this in my life.”
“Yes, I’m absolutely not going anywhere,” I confirm. “This show is my passion and purpose. And I’ve opened up the option for my Alphas to join anytime they want. Actually—”
Slater pulls his chair even closer to mine and slides on the extra headphones I keep on hand. He leans into the microphone, and when he speaks, his voice is that deep, commanding tone that makes thousands of people lose their minds simultaneously.
“Hello, everyone listening tonight. This is Slater. I just want to say how incredibly proud I am of Anita. She’s brilliant, brave, and the strongest Omega I’ve ever known. Watching her take down Reed was the proudest moment of my life, and I’m honored beyond measure to be part of her pack.”
The phone lines explode. Every single line instantly lights up like a Christmas tree.
I check the chat window, and it’s complete chaos.
OMG IT’S HIM
THE VOICE
I’M DECEASED
MARRY ME PLEASE
I JUST FAINTED