The Heartless Alpha Hot Chapters: Lily's Dangerous and Life-Threatening Love Story

Summary of The Heartless Alpha

"The Heartless Alpha" (by SVsmith) is a Werewolf (Alpha) novel starring Lily, a girl with no known past who gets adopted by the most important family in the Snow Moon Pack. Alas, Lily's foster family was anything but kind to her, subjecting her to degrading treatment and servile work. One day, she realized she was fated to the bloodthirsty Alpha of the Blood Moon pack, opening a whole new can of worms.

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Plot of The Heartless Alpha

Lily was adopted by Alpha Theo and Luna Tina of the Snow Moon Pack when she was five, with no memories of her biological parents lingering in her mind. Every time she tried to remember what her life was like before, only foggy recollections came up. What's more, her new parents treated her with scorn. Evelyn, the Alpha's daughter, also derided her at every opportunity, following her parents' example.

Her foster family not only deemed her a slave but also forced her into an arranged marriage with someone she didn't even know. As she walked down the aisle, a pleasant chocolate smell struck her wolf's nostrils, prompting her to scream "Mate!". The scent was coming from one of the most strikingly handsome men she'd ever seen, who also happened to be her groom!

She thought that a groom like that would trigger Evelyn's envy, but, to her surprise, her face appeared almost self-congratulatory, as if she just achieved an important milestone. Then, it dawned on her that this person she was about to marry might be up to no good, and, indeed, she later discovered that this man was none other than Alpha Dimitri Varlos, known by everyone and their mom as a cold-blooded murderer! Still, with that factoid in mind, she figured that, by saying yes in front of the altar, she'd be freed from the infamous Snow Moon Pack and live a far better life than she was initially offered.

Once in the packhouse, Lily went through a medical check, through which it was determined she was worryingly abused. This upset Dimitri's wolf immensely, even though he seemed rather unenthusiastic during the mating ceremony. But, despite Dimitri's mild sympathy for Lily, their bond wasn't as strong as she had hoped at first. In fact, the relationship will face arduous trials and rivalries throughout the first third of the story.

Main Characters in The Heartless Alpha 

Lily

Lily is, according to the Snow Moon pack, a slave with no middle or last name. She was received into Alpha Theo's family, albeit it'd be better if she weren't. The treatment she received was even worse than that given to farm animals, and the injuries and pain inflicted on her were too numerous to count. This made her develop a poor sense of self-worth, especially since she couldn't remember ever experiencing love or so much as a tender look.

Alpha Dimitri Varlos

Alpha Varlos is one of the most feared werewolves in the region, known for being merciless and cruel. Lily experienced just a fraction of his overly cold and apathetic persona upon first meeting him. However, deep beneath his ruthless facade and rugged (yet extremely stunning) look, we can see a person with a hint of empathy and care. This softer facet of Dimitri's personality would manifest once he begins cohabitating with Lily, although still in contention with his more aggressive side.

Hot Chapters of The Heartless Alpha

Chapter 12

Dimitri was trying to contain his wolf, Ajax, as someone was knocking on his door. Ajax insisted that Dimitri be as close to his mate as possible, an idea that Dimitri himself outwardly abhorred but secretly agreed to.

He opened the door only to find the person he least wanted to see: Jennine. His wolf was eager to physically teach her a lesson after she and her friends attempted to hurt Lily. He could feel the latter's anger from the other side of the room and proceeded to rebuke Jennine, reminding her that Lily was the rightful Luna and that she ought to respect her, lest she'd be thrown into the dungeon.

Afterward, he snarled, scaring Jennine off and filling Lily with fear as she witnessed his rage fit. At this juncture, Dimitri was mentally conflicted because he insistently wanted to get Lily off his mind, but could not succeed in that endeavor.

Chapter 13

The next day, Lily was finally able to shift, causing her some extra anxiety. She was also worried about Hazel, feeling remorse for letting her down and possibly losing one of her best friends.

But what distressed her the most was the sight of Dimitri manhandling Jennine. Her own wolf, Aya, insisted that she was overthinking Dimitri's aggressive behavior, but Lily's shock upon seeing him treat a member of his own pack that way overcame her.

Overwhelmed by the anxiety, in her wolf form, she tried to find a private spot in the woods to reflect upon her feelings and her life, including her rocky relationship with Dimitri.

Theme of The Heartless Alpha

"The Heartless Alpha" deals with many tropes and concepts, though perhaps the most prominent is the "establishing character moment." During the first few episodes, we're only given third-party accounts of the male lead as being this menacing and monstrous figure with little to no redeeming features apart from his physique. Lily's first interactions with him could lend credence to these rumors, though his later demeanor redeemed him in her eyes.

Also, the concept of determinism and fate is tackled, albeit only superficially. This is noticeable in Dimitri's silent wait for his mate, especially considering he already had lots of candidates to choose from. In that sense, even when he was continually disappointed by the "Moon Goddess" apparent unwillingness to gift him his fated mate, he still awaited her nonetheless.

Author Introduction

SVsmith is secretive about their personal details, with basically nothing disclosed about their name, occupation, or origin. That said, five works of fiction have already been published under that moniker, including the one being reviewed here ("The Heartless Alpha"), "The Princess' Keeper - A Cinderella Re-telling," and "The Alpha and His Blessed Luna." Most of their literary material is steeped in Werewolf lore set in the modern world, displaying exquisite knowledge of the genre's many tropes and themes.

Point of View

The novel is written as if it were being narrated by the various characters, often shifting perspectives from one to the other. Usually, we're given either Lily's or Dimitri's point of view, though some secondary (yet important) characters are also granted some needed attention.

Writing Style

SVsmith's writing style is fairly straightforward and centered more on the events themselves than on worldbuilding, though not totally devoid of the latter. In that sense, the narrative is chronologically linear, with bits of flashback thrown in sporadically. In terms of structure, the paragraphs are kept reasonably short, enhancing the novel's readability.

Final Thoughts

"The Heartless Alpha," by SVsmith, offers an enjoyable reading experience thanks to its superb pacing, relatable characters with compelling and pleasantly surprising arcs (especially that of Dimitri, its male lead), thought-provoking themes, and a highly digestible and easy-to-follow plotline that doesn't stray from its initial premise, even when it may branch out slightly in certain spots.

In short, you won't feel disappointed reading "The Heartless Alpha" (by SVsmith), particularly if you are a sucker for modern Werewolf literature!

FAQs

What is "The Heartless Alpha" all about?

"The Heartless Alpha" is about a damsel named Lily who's been taken in by the Alpha of the Snow Moon Pack, only to be treated as a slave. She's then pushed into a marriage arrangement with a man who happens to be her fated mate, Alpha Dimitri Varlos, who also has a very questionable reputation, though he'd prove to Lily down the road that he might not be the monster everyone thinks he is.

Is there a sequel to "The Heartless Alpha"?

"The Heartless Alpha" is part of the "Shifters Series", consisting of three books, namely: "The Heartless Alpha" (books 1 & 2) and "His Luna, Her Choice." Each book is a continuation of the events of the previous one, though the focus shifts to other characters.

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