How could we even accomplish that? But without it we could get no where." So you have a feeling my father was part of all this?" " It's either that or he was a spy that came across what was going to be planned to happen. We know it is much bigger than what we think it is. Something that might hav
CHAPTER THIRTY FOUREvander's povI couldn't help but think about Zyana. She had changed so much, too much. Her presence made me restless. Her appearance, her demeanor- everything about her had shifted. The last time I saw her, at those events, she was still Zyana. But the Zyana in the Manor ri
" What the hell..." Liam whispered, his voice full of absolutely shock. I didn't answer. I couldn't.What was happening? Was this even Zyana anymore? She was acting like a killer machine and as if she was placed on autopilot, just moving and slashing anything in her path. She was lethal. Each m
CHAPTER THIRTY FIVEEvander's povThoughts of Zyana just filled my head like a broken record. She was all I could think of. The way she moved during the fight with the rogues - like an enemy machinery, like someone else entirely.It haunted me. Something about her was wrong and so damn twisted.
CHAPTER THIRTY SIXZyana's povThe room I woke up to was quiet- too quiet. I blinked groggily and turned to the side, but Echo wasn't there. I felt a pang of sadness at the realization of his absence. I wasn't used to waking up without him laying by my side. He was my morning comfort with his war
CHAPTER THIRTY SEVENZyana's povI woke up earlier than usual out of excitement. I hope Evander was still in the Manor and not out and running away from me. Yes I've been a little bit too cold with him.Okay okay, fine, I was majorly cold with him but he deserves it right?Just because I still had
Evander finally looked at me but his face was blank. Totally blank. He just tilted his head, didn't argue, didn't convince me otherwise. Instead, this dude just finished his breakfast, stood up, took my plate and went to do the fucking dishes!I watched him in shock. Oh my freaking goodness!He
CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHTZyana's povI stirred under the covers, feeling both groggy and oddly satisfied. Yesterday was amazing and so rare for me. It has been long since I felt anything close to immersed joy and it lasted for hours. Monique was that amazing.But my happy recollection was interrupted
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