I flinched at the accusation which I knew deep down was true. I wanted to speak but he cut me off. He wasn't done. " I'd never support someone to reject their mate and you know I'll never support you on rejecting her. That's the dumbest thing you have very done Alpha." " If you really wanted her
CHAPTER THIRTEEN Zyana's povThe last few days with Ryker had been... Unexpected. If someone told me that I'd be staying with Ryker or I'd even be extremely comfortable I would have laughed my stomach out.But here I was, standing in front of a full length mirror, in a red, diamond stoned gown tha
Almost.He opened his mouth to say something but before he could, Ryker appeared beside me. He slipped his arm possessively around my waist. " Is there a problem here?" Ryker glared at Evander. Evander's eyes darkened as he looked from me to Ryker. Ryker kissed me on the cheek and pulled me away
CHAPTER FOURTEEN Zyana's povTraining with Ryker's pack wasn't something I expected. But then again, nothing about being here was predictable. Ryker had brought it up at breakfast in the morning. He leaned across the table with his usual smirk as if he had Just thought of an idea." You should j
The poor guy looked like he was about to pee his pants. " I'm so sorry." I blurted out to the guard behind me who was staring wide eyed at Ryker. The guard shook his head and smiled. " You don't have to apologize, it's not your fault. We don't get to see women like you in the pack very often, tal
CHAPTER FIFTEEN Zyana's povRyker had been holed up in his office for three good days. I mean three solid days straight! Three days, he didn't even see the light of outside. Everytime I passed his office, the door was always closed but I could hear the constant typing and rustle of papers. He h
" So Zyana Moreno." Mr. Sterling began after we placed our orders. " Tell me about yourself." I leaned back slightly and smiled. " I'm actually hoping to become a civil engineer. That's the reason why I partnered with Mr. Kenton here on his projects. He gave me the opportunity and I'm really grat
CHAPTER SIXTEEN Zyana's povI arrived back from the training ground with the pack guards, my body aching from all the practice moves we had done. The sun was beginning to set so we had to round up and prepare for dinner. As I approached my door, something caught my eye.An envelope. The envelope
He clenched his fist. I was getting to him, just like I wanted." It's not that... I just... I want to... Goddamit Zyana."I walked up to him, stopping inches away.Looking up at him, I let a seductive smile spread across my lips that made him shiver a bit." I already know dear." I whispered." I k
CHAPTER FIFTYZyana's povI checked myself out in my mirror very pleased with what I saw.I wore my red martial arts corset that hugged my curves perfectly.It accentuated my toned waist and I paired it with my high waist black pants that made my legs longer.I slid my arms into my sleek, fingerless
" Do we have to?"I didn't want to talk about Evander. I was done with that dude. So done with him." Absolutely." She poked my shoulder until I turned back to her." I eavesdropped on Evander telling Liam about what he did and what you said to him. Listen Zee. I'm not trying to defend or support
CHAPTER FORTY NINEZyana's povMy loud ringtone jerked me out of my deep sleep.My eyes were still closed as I patted the bed, searching for my phone. Reluctantly, I opened my eyes and before me was a whirlwind of disaster. My room was a mess; blankets and pillows tossed everywhere, books litterin
Ryker went silent for a moment and I could almost picture him running his hand through his hair frustratingly." Ana, I don't want you handling this alone. Not in the city, without no protection. Did Evander put you up to that? Pushing his duties on you?"" No he didn't, he is busy and wanted me to
CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT Zyana's povThe next morning, I woke up to the harsh reminder of last night, the butter feelings settling into something dull and cold inside me.My eyes were sore and I felt my dried up tears on my cheeks. I cried throughout the night, I didn't even know when I slept off. My
The guards left me and I glared at them. Before I could even answer his question, one of the elders, a woman with a wicked look, narrowed her eyes at me." What is this vile creature doing in our pack?" She spat the words as if they tasted bitter " She has no place here."I didn't even know who th
CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN Zyana's povThe house was too quiet when I woke up and I knew Evander had already gone to the packhouse.At least now we tolerated each other and exchanged little words like, hello, how are you? And so on.My tummy rumbled And I remembered I didn't actually eat yesterday.So I d
I stepped back, instinctively shielding myself in case it exploded, but instead, foam poured from its mouth. Its eyes rolled to the back of its head, and with one final shudder, it went still.Dead.I stepped closer and looked at him.It was sad. Innocent victims turned into predatory monsters aga