" 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 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
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
PROLOGUE---The words of Dr. Sophia echoed relentlessly in Evander’s mind, each syllable digging deeper into his soul like a thorn."It's possible that Zyana carries the Hunter’s curse... It runs in the Morenos' bloodline."The nature of her voice was soft and even, but the revelation had been shoc
CHAPTER ONE Zyana's pov I stood by the window and stared out at the dark forest in my sight of view. I hummed to the breeze that made the leaves on the trees sway. The moon hung high, full and bright and beautiful. But the quiet outside was unsettling—like the world was holding its breath. Yet, s
CHAPTER TWOZyana's pov With every breath, my lungs seized so painfully that they felt like they were being crushed in a vice. My leg muscles were on fire, and even as the thick undergrowth of the woods made every movement a strain, I forced myself to push further.Branches on the trees tore at my
CHAPTER THREEZyana's povI shot up, my heart pounding frantically against my rib cage. The room around me looked foreign; it was huge and nothing like the small comfortable old space I shared with my father. The bed beneath me was too soft, too clean, and I panicked for a minute, choking on air.Wh
CHAPTER FOUREvander's POVAs I sat behind my desk in the packhouse office, my mind drifted back to Zyana. She wasn’t what I expected. Not at all.Her combat skills had stunned me—she wasn’t just good; she was lethal. The way she handled those rogue werewolves… I’d never seen a human move like that.
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