MAISIEThe entire restaurant was filled with silence as Zayn stood in front of our table glaring at each of us. My boss, Evelyn managed to sober up a little when she saw her alpha present so she jumped up from the table. “Zayn!” Her head was covered with a light sheen of perspiration as if she had already sensed trouble, “What are you doing here? We were having a small work party-”“I don't give a fuck what you guys were doing,” Zayn cut her off with a sharp tone. My breath quickened when his eyes landed on me. “I came to get Clarissa. The rest of them can go home.”I expected her to tell him off since she was the owner of her company but Mei Lin had already confided in me that Zayn was a major shareholder in all the businesses here in the Frost Fang pack. I guessed that had something to do with his intention to keep an eye on the activities happening in his pack. Evelyn's eyes darted between me and Zayn before she inquired, “Why are you here for her? Did she do something wrong?”“T
ZAYNAfter what happened last night, I couldn't get the thought of Maisie's face out of my head all day. The way she reacted to my words shocked both me and my wolf because I had never seen her that way. I had a feeling that it had something to do with the past between us but what I didn't understand is why she was behaving that way when I should have been the one being angry. It wasn't like I hadn't believed Maisie when she had accused Xavier of attempting to rape her but there was not a single evidence to justify her claim. I had done everything I could to find a single clue that would speak in her favour but there was none. All the security cameras and the witnesses had said that she was the one who entered the hotel looking for my Beta so I had to endure the pain of betrayal from my own mate. Maisie had no fucking idea just how much I had suffered when she left me. If it wasn't for the pack elders and Kodiak who anchored me through pack bonds, I would have lost control of my sa
ZAYN“Odessa,” I tried to calm my nerves when I stepped out of the car to meet my fiancee. Although I blocked her view from the little boy who was still eating, I knew she had seen him already. Crossing my arms, I leaned against the door and asked her, “What are you doing now here? I thought you were supposed to be out of the pack.”“I just returned a few hours ago.” She replied. Odessa bit her lips before bringing out a gift. was holding behind her back. “I just wanted to give you this.”My first instinct was to reject it but I couldn't bear to dim the expectant light in her so I collected it from her hands. My eyes landed on the brand logo imprinted on the box so I thanked her, “This is too expensive, Odessa. You don't need to buy me anything when you travel from now on.”“You don't like it?” The smile on her lips fell when she heard my words. Odessa was the pack envoy who usually helped me form alliances and negotiate deals when I couldn't attend. She and her family had contributed
ZAYNIt has been two weeks since I had seen Maisie after that incident. At first, I went on with my life after receiving the daily reports of her and Alexei's whereabouts from my men but as time passed, my wolf started to become more restless with the bond tugging us towards the woman who was at the other end of the pack lands. I kept wondering how she was doing in the Frost Fang pack, even though I was fully aware that she had successfully settled down in her workplace and was even hanging out with Odessa and the other women. Meanwhile, Alexei and I kept meeting secretly after school, talking about stuff and doing fun things like going for a pack run in the forest together. When I noticed that the bruises on his body kept increasing, I decided to teach him how to defend himself. Nothing much, just enough to make his classmates get the message to stay away from him. He was a smart kid so he was able to pick up the moves quickly and I could see that he would become a formidable alp
MAISIEI took one last look at my sleeping son lying in bed before I quietly closed the door. In the hallway, I met Isis and Zayn in the living room. I informed them, "Alexei is sleeping now. I have treated all his injuries and given him some medicine so he can sleep well.""Don't scold him for the school fight, Maisie," Zayn had maintained an icy expression since he brought our son back, but I didn't pay attention to him until now. "I will go to school tomorrow to talk to the principal."There was something in his voice that bothered me, so I frowned, "You don't get to decide that-""I am his father, Maisie," This time, his voice was heavy with unmistakable authority. I raised my head to see his face etched with ice. “You acknowledged my right when you asked me to find him, remember?”I badly wanted to refute his claims but he was right. When Alexei went missing, I couldn't think of anything else but my son so I went to the one person I knew would help me no matter what. “Fine,” I c
MAISIEIn the café, Odessa and the other women continuously tested my abilities in various ways, but they were unable to obtain the results they desired. I was uncertain about their expectations, but I made every effort to conceal my true identity as a wolf. It was evident that Zayn had deliberately orchestrated this to place me in a challenging predicament.But I was going to overcome this challenge like I always did. Odessa and Evelyn shared a look after some time before one of them finally spoke up. “It seems that you are a very strong wolf. I guess what Zayn was right about you after all.”“Our alpha is never wrong, Odessa,” A woman by her side inserted. I recognized her as my neighbor who lived near Isis's house. “That's why you two are perfect for each other.”A faint blush spread across Odessa's cheeks which added to her alluring beauty as the women around her teased her endlessly about her fiance. On the other hand, I was trying my best not to roll my eyes at these idle fan g
MAISIE“Who is this?” As I heard that familiar voice, I felt a sudden tension in my body. I slowly turned around to see the person I had been trying to avoid for a while walking towards me and my friend, Felix. He had a commanding presence, tall and imposing, dressed in a crisp white shirt and jeans.I instinctively stepped back which Felix caught with keen eyes as Zayn walked towards us, leaving behind his entourage of bodyguards behind. My scowl vanished when I saw him standing so close to me so I immediately introduced the both of them to each other, “Zayn, this is Felix. Felix, this is Zayn.”“I already know who he is,” Felix's easygoing expression had now vanished as he tucked his hands into his trousers. He asked me, “Everyone can recognize him from a freaking mile away. Why are you here with him, Maisie?”“Because she is my mate and the mother of my son,” Zayn spoke in an icy tone that made me wince but his eyes did not leave his opponent even once. He asked me, “Is this the F
ZAYNAfter parting ways with Maisie and her friend, I felt the urge to visit the pack nursery to check on their progress because I wanted to know why the fuck she was roaming freely like that when she should be working. To my surprise, the project was nearly complete and looked impressive.However, I was still not satisfied with it. “I don't like the lightening used here,” I glowered at Xavier who was in charge of the project. “The babies' eyes are very sensitive at this stage. Who the hell thought it was a good idea to install these without considering that?”My Beta exchanged a worried look with the nervous architect who was shaking in his shoes and then, he replied, “I will call Evelyn and have it fixed right away.”I continued to identify details needing adjustments until I was content. Once finished, I retreated to my office to focus on my responsibilities and regain composure.At least for a while, it seemed to be effective, until I heard a knock on the door. The person's scen
ZAYN As the sun descended the horizon, the garden was enveloped in a golden glow, casting a warm and enchanting aura around us. We found ourselves standing beneath a beautifully adorned gazebo, its delicate white flowers and twinkling fairy lights creating a magical scene. The tall oak trees surrounding the area rustled softly in the gentle breeze, adding a soothing and melodic whisper to the tranquil atmosphere.My wife looked absolutely radiant in her flowing green dress, perfectly complementing her emerald eyes. I gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear as she ran her hands over my crisp navy suit, exchanging joyful smiles with each other.As we exchanged the rings, I said my vows to her with sincerity. “The truth is I have never believed the moon goddess existed from the day I was born.” I lowered my gaze as I heard certain murmurs among the crowd of people gathered for the special occasion. “I mean, I had heard stories about her but I refused to acknowledge her existe
MAISIE We sprinted through the dense forest, desperately following Zayn's fading scent as it lingered in the air. Despite the mounting exhaustion and pain throbbing through my body, I was resolute in my determination to reunite with Zayn.Upon reaching our destination, Zayn gently guided me out of our haste and into the weathered stone building. Pausing for a moment, he looked into my eyes and said, "We need to trust him, Maisie. This is where we wait.""I know," I murmured hoarsely, my gaze fixated on the thick fog encircling the temple ahead of us. I immediately opened the mate bond between us, only to discover that it was blocked by my mate from the other end. Fuck. Zayn had likely decided to shield our mate bond from the pain, but I couldn't find appreciation for his considerate action in this instance. Waiting for him in that state felt like an unbearable torment had materialized on Earth, but I held onto the hope that he would emerge soon.That hope shattered when the bond ab
MAISIEXavier's eyes widened in terror when he discovered that Zayn was standing right behind him. He instantly turned around, swinging his fist at his opponent, but Zayn shifted to the side to avoid it before planting another punch in his stomach. Xavier immediately doubled over holding his stomach as blood gushed right from his mouth. Another man suddenly appeared from behind my husband, causing my eyes to widen. I warned my mate, “Zayn, watch out!”As soon as the man tried to sneak up on my mate, Zayn ducked down onto the ground and swiped his right leg in a circular motion, hitting the man's limbs. The man instantly lost his footing and fell to the ground, allowing Zayn to land several punches on the man until he finally went unconscious. The sight motivated me to resume cutting the rough, tight ropes that dug into my wrists. Although my heart had calmed down slightly, I was still worried that more of Xavier's men could come so I wanted to help watch my husband's back while he f
MAISIEThe air suddenly became heavy, causing Xavier's smile to vanish as his gaze wandered from mine to the man beside me. It was then I realized that everyone in the room seemed affected by his wolf's dominance, except me. The guards had already crouched in pain while Felix and Xavier tried their best to resist him. However, it was not entirely possible. Despite his injury, his wolf seemed to have more than enough strength to show his commanding aura. His red orbs glowed eerily in the dark and the sight of the dried blood at the corner of his lips only seemed to make him more frightening than ever. With slow and deliberate movements, he turned to Xavier, “You dare to hurt my woman?”Xavier clamped down on his lower lip, the pressure evident in the tightening of his jaw. His hands gradually came to a standstill in the tangled mess of my hair. I saw fear dance in his eyes for several seconds but despite this, he still challenged, “So what if I did? What the hell are you going to do?
MAISIEDuring the moments of my capture, I drifted in and out of consciousness. It was a result of the relentless agony caused by my inner wolf and the unbearable pain coursing through my body. My skin felt like it was burning, and I was acutely aware of the fever that had taken hold of me, pushing me to the brink of death. I didn't need a healer's diagnosis to know that whatever Xavier had shot me with contained a trace of silver, a substance that was very lethal to wolves. That meant I had very little time left. When I finally woke up again, I discovered that I was being carried by someone into a dark place. The air was stale with sweat, blood, and death. I forced myself to remain still so I could fool my capturers and escape but I knew it was only a matter of time before they would try to take my life again. If they weren't doing it now, it only meant that Xavier had plans for me and I guessed it had something to do with luring Zayn out. It felt like an eternity waiting for the
MAISIEThe air between us was thick with tension as we faced each other one last time. Odette assumed a defensive position, her dark attire mirroring my own. A tightly braided ponytail of blonde hair rested on the side of her neck, and her intense gaze bore into mine with unwavering determination.Our movements were slow and deliberate as we circled each other, each waiting for the other to make the first move and attack. I tried my best to remain calm even when I could hear my heart beating wildly in my chest. There was no need for me to feel scared since I was sure I dispatched everyone who had come with her. It was just the two of us now, and I wasn't going to rest until I made her suffer for all the things she had done to me and my loved ones.Odessa drew out her claws and lunged at me, meeting me for a series of punches and kicks. The wood underneath us creaked from the weight as we exchanged blows, each strike precise and powerful. Odessa's moves were filled with experience as
MAISIEMy heart raced as I lay in bed, trying to shake off the adrenaline from my encounter with the wolf, but sleep eluded me. Despite the fatigue weighing down my body, my mind raced with thoughts and fears, keeping me wide awake. I ate and took a long, relaxing shower to wash away the grimness of the arduous day but I couldn't stop thinking about my fight with Odette. Finally, I decided to take a walk to clear my head. As I put on my clothes and stepped out of my room, an eerie feeling crept over me, and I couldn't shake the sensation that something was amiss.Each step I took seemed to amplify the silence around me, and I could hear the thudding of my own heart as I cautiously made my way to the living room. My senses were heightened in the darkness, and every tiny sound made me jump. Navigating the room, I felt a surge of fear, my eyes struggling to adjust to the deep shadows that enveloped me.It wasn't until I safely arrived that I finally released a soft breath of relief. I th
MAISIEAfter my conversation with Madam Aurora, we left her office and encountered a group of women scurrying back to their positions as if they hadn't been eavesdropping on us. I couldn't help but notice a flicker of irritation on Aurora's face, but she calmly strode past them and instructed her secretary."I need you to arrange a private room upstairs for this woman and ensure that she gets some food," she said. As I cleared my throat, she turned slightly and added, "And make certain that nobody is aware of her presence or disturbs her in any way. Anyone who goes against my instructions will be immediately thrown out of this establishment. Is that clear?"The ladies who were pretending to be busy suddenly dropped their important work and chorused meekly, “Yes, Madame!”“Good,” The woman wore her glasses before she walked away, leaving me behind with her secretary as she climbed down the stairs. I knew she would try to even the score with me one day but since today was not it, I deci
MAISIE After she summoned me to her office, I found her observing me intently, so I met her gaze without hesitation. As time ticked by, I held my head high, taking in the subtle sound of her manicured nails tapping the wooden table. The Madam was undeniably beautiful, with fair skin and a toned physique earned through rigorous exercise. Her sleek bun and fashionable attire complemented her blonde locks, adding to her allure."Tell me, what brings the Luna of the pack to grace me with her presence?" Aurora inquired, her eyes fixed on me. "Is your mate still among the living? Where is he?""You need not concern yourself with my partner. We will handle this matter ourselves," I replied, leaning back in my chair and intertwining my fingers. I knew that the woman before me operated based on profit, but I needed to ensure she wouldn't cross me as she had my mother.The woman rose from her seat and stood by the window, deep in contemplation, careful not to misstep in this delicate situation