There was no way I had a peaceful night.
Aside from the furious storm that raged through the night, I experienced another form of the storm all through the hours of the night. That storm was within me and I had to battle with it so it wouldn't break me.
Zadie…
She had caused a mixture of emotions within me without trying.
After she left me hanging last night, I retired to my room due to the weakness I felt in my stomach. This room was nothing compared to the one I have back at my Royal Mansion but it was closer to Zadie’s room.
It was closer to the woman that nearly broke me last night.
ZADIE WILSONMy lips quivered when I tried to tell him that he shouldn’t pull the duvet off me. I couldn't get the words out of my mouth. “Oh my goodness, Zadie!”Ayden breathed after he pulled the duvet off my body. I couldn't meet his eyes and I curled up even more, struggling to tell him to drop the duvet over my body. The night has been nothing but a nightmare. I couldn't stop my body from shivering and neither could I stop my body from heating up when it started in the middle of the storm that seemed to have calmed some hours ago… I couldn't be precise. “Why are you on the cold floor when you are shivering?”Ayden questioned but I couldn't respond. My tongue was also frozen yet hot as fuck. This was what I got for walking under the rain despite its windy accomplice.Ayden soon got the answer to his question when he tried to lift me off the ground. “Ouch! Why are you so hot, Zadie!”He exclaimed. The reason why I rolf the bed and into this corner was because the bed was too hi
ALPHA KING AYDENI saw the burns on her body but I didn't point it out. Not because I wasn’t worried, but because her temperature was more concerning. The burnt spot in her body was healing and didn't pose a threat to her health.Karl disagreed, “Still, you should point it out and try to heal her so she wouldn't have terrifying scars.”“Not now, Karl.” I chimed, repositioning Zadie in my arms as I descended the stairs. “If we are going to agree about anything, this should be it, Karl.”Before my wolf beast could argue with me, Zadie murmured, “I am sorry for being a burden. You must have so much to do with the Alpha King after the stormy night.”“You are more important.”I said without hesitation. Zadie’s red face turned a shade darker and I smiled as she looked away from me. Thankfully, she was no longer shivering, however, her hotness kept burning my skin. She was physically hot and I experienced what it was like to burn for her yesterday morning but this particular hotness wasn't
ZADIE WILSONHe hasn't given up. Still.I don't know what has come over Ayden. It's been over twenty-four hours since the fever broke yet he hasn't stopped fussing over me like I was some walking container of diseases. Yesterday didn't end well because I had to force Ayden out of my room. He was adamant to stay and spend the night in my room– whether on the bed or on the floor.Not to forget the many meals he prepared all through yesterday. He made me breakfast yesterday which was a well-toasted French toast. I was shocked. And for lunch, he ordered pizza and he would have made dinner if I didn’t tell him I wanted to have an early night.I thought sensing him out of my room last night would make him give up and understand that I was okay. I mean, he didn't even leave the house yesterday. However, walking down the stairs this morning, my less active werewolf nose picked up the scent of fried eggs and bacon– burnt bacon
ALPHA KING AYDEN“Eat me…”She whimpered, sending my pent-up need down to my needy member. I grabbed her with full determination to show her that she truly belongs to me.However, Karl chipped in, “Is that how you plan to tell her she is our fated mate? Is this how you let the truth out?”Karl's tone was condemning me and I held myself back from “eating” Zadie as she asked me.But she broke my restraint when she repeated, “Eat me, Ayden.” She was daring me. The sound of my name as it rolled off her tongue, the steady rise and fall of her breast, and the intoxicating smell of her unleashed desire… All these factors compelled me and I forgot that I needed to come out clean. Instead of saying the truth about our situation, I whispered, my breath fanning Zadie’s face. “I have changed my mind, Zadie.” Her deep honey-brown eyes fluttered to mine. I could see the question within them but before she could ask any of them, I re
ZADIE WILSON“The scent of your nervousness is choking me.” Regina blurted, taking my hand in hers as the car moved smoothly through the pack territory.I smiled nervously, “I am sorry, Regina. It's just that–”“You don't want to go to the Royal Physician or any physician at all but my dumb grandson keeps forcing you?”Regina asked rhetorically. She knew me too well. Why not? After saving her life and becoming friends with her, we spoke every day and became closer until I ghosted her for four days.Regina found out about my condition after she urged me to explain what the problem was. She knew I wouldn't close my diner for silly reasons and that I wouldn't choose to stop speaking to her. After all, I bonded well with her.After she found out, she tried to get me checked up but I refused and explained to her that I was tired of visiting physicians and doctors. Regina didn't give up immediately even though I haven't been completely honest with her about my background.She loved me. I d
ZADIE WILSONBy the time we arrived at the physician’s home, it was past noon. Regina and I took our time while eating. Well, it was mostly me. I made her buy various food on the menu because I wanted to taste them and examine them with my tongue. I still needed to get some new recipes for my Diner. Especially after the fire. My Diner needed to bounce back. I couldn't wait to get back to cooking for my customers on Monday.“Get out of your head, Zadie. We are here.”Regina announced, tapping me the moment the car stopped in front of the Physician's home. I have heard a lot about Royal Physicians. They are all from the same bloodline of werewolves. The post of Royal physician has always been inherited by the generation of that bloodline. Regina led me to the entrance of the physician’s home where a slim young man was waiting for us. He greeted Regina respectfully, “It’s an honor to have you in our home, Lady Regina.”Regina smiled at the male, before saying, “Good to see you today,
ALPHA KING AYDENIf she could command the floor to open wide, swallow her and hide her deep within, Zadie would have given the earth such command despite whatever aftermath she might have to endure.Karl let out a wolf snort within my mind, “She should blush often. Look at the pretty shade of her face.”Obviously, My wolf beast was head over heels for my mate. It was a pity that neither of us could perceive Zadie’s wolf beast… If she even had one.“I can't believe Regina told you about it.”Zadie muttered under her breath hiding her face with her palms. I chuckled and stepped closer to her.I blurted the truth without thinking about how that might affect me, “Regina didn't tell me anything. Royal physician Robin informed me about your health status himself–”“Why would he do that? Does he understand that he had broken the patient-physician confidentiality?” Zadie exclaimed, embarrassment clouding her face, and she added, “You also sound like you are extremely close to him.”Well. I sh
ZADIE WILSONI woke up to the rise and fall and also the sound of his heartbeat. So steady and peaceful. My eyes fluttered open as his hand, which had been on my back, patted me. I assumed he was awake but his silent snores said otherwise. He was lying on his back. My head was resting on his chest which explained why I woke up to the steady sound of his heartbeat. His other hand was resting on the bed while the one on my back held me to his chest.This was bliss.Yet this scared me.Ayden on the other hand was snoring peacefully but I was scared. Scared of what would happen to me when I get used to sleeping with him. He did say that he wanted to spend forever with me but I doubted that I wanted to do that to him.I would be ruining his life and the life of his destined mate if I accept his proposal. That would be a selfish move that would destroy them and perhaps my destined mate when he finds me.What was I thinking? I should have fought harder when he let himself into my bed last
ZADIE WILSON“Her eyes are opening, Mom…” Kairo’s childish voice was the first voice I heard after a warm hand left my forehead. I thought I was hallucinating but Emaline’s voice came after Kairo’s. My sister said amusingly, “Aunt Zadie wants to give you herself as your birthday gift. I told you she would wake up today.” Kairos’s birthday? Oh, dear goddess!“Don’t keep them waiting. We all have been waiting for you to wake up.” Those words filled my mind causing me to jump out of bed. That was the first time I would ever hear someone in my head and even though the voice was familiar, it still scared the shit out of me. “Get used to it, baby.” The voice came again even before I set my eyes on the speaker who was standing in one corner of the unfamiliar room with his arms placed lazily on his torso.Ayden. His voice was blank and he stared at me like I was the best thing in his life and–“You sure are the best thing in my life and I am happy to see you awake and agile.” Ayden voic
ALPHA KING AYDENThe tension in the air intensified. Emaline began to cry and even though I was still confused, I didn't ask any questions. I allowed her to go on at her own pace. Luna Lucia stepped even closer to Emaline when she touched her head and groaned in pain. Luna Lucia used her newly acquired power again, whispering, “Your memories are free from the shackles they have been trapped in. Flourish directly from the source.”Emaline, who had always been a gentlewoman, screamed at the top of her lungs and I lifted Kairo into my arms to shield him. Kairo’s eyes were red as he looked at his mom but he didn't let the tear slip. He held it all in, which caused me to worry about him. Luna Lucia held Emaline as she struggled like a possessed woman. “You are okay, Luna Emaline. You are okay.” Luna Lucia breathed calmly and Emaline imitated her. After pulling herself together, Emaline ended up breaking down. She sobbed, shaking her head as she stared at Calvin like he was the worst t
ALPHA KING AYDENIt’s been two days since I found Zadie and took her home… to my real home where my mom, dad, and brother were waiting to have her…. The entire pack was waiting to have her, in fact, but they couldn't see her as the war still continued. Of course, after Zadie fainted two days ago, I searched the building for clothes and found some right in the room where we completed the bond. I dressed us up but while I did, I found some letters hidden in the room and picked them up along with other materials that appeared suspicious and could be used as evidence. I took Zadie home to my Mom and Robin before leaving to join Jaxon and the men on the battlefront, carrying a piece of Zadie with me. Despite that, two days away from her was leaving a toil on me. But I couldn't leave, not when we were this close to winning this war.I mean we would have won if Alpha Calvin hasn't run away to hide his ass. “How do we smoke him out? He doesn't care about anyone but himself.” Karl pointed
ALPHA KING AYDENI grabbed his neck with only one intention. Kill him.The minute I freed myself from the spells he cast on me through the help of the witch… it has to be the witch because K doesn't seem like he had magical powers that were strong enough to make his Alpha King hallucinate. Regardless, he was going to die. I did feel like our win was too easy but that didn't stop Karl from fueling my anger as I tightened my hold on K’s neck. I didn't ask him questions even though I had like a million questions for him nor did I allow him to talk. I simply went for the kill.Obviously, he was a puppet and there was someone bigger behind him. Hopefully, Jaxon would succeed at capturing those people. “Kill him.” Karl seethed. And with one swift turn, I broke K’s neck and threw his body to the floor before ripping out his heart. I then kicked his body out of the room. I was too angry to torture him or waste time with him and I was more worried about Zadie and where we both stand as m
ZADIE WILSONWhen he said he would make me beg, he wasn't joking. I have come to realize that whether I was seeing Ayden or K, it doesn't change anything as long as the person with me is K.For the past too long minutes, he had been teasing me even though he would have had his way easily. I begged shamelessly. I couldn't help it and truth be told, I couldn't hate it either. My actions, my pleas, my whimpers… all of them were born out of desperation. I couldn't control my need so no one could hold this against me, right? No one could judge me based on this, right? No one but me. I would be devastated when the poison wears off. That’s if I don’t end up as a wild wolf with no hope of getting rescued. K fondled my breasts through the ting fabric of my dirty shirt. And again, I moaned. “Pl-please….” I whimpered, certainly begging to be fucked. I couldn't feel shame and neither did I see any reason to beg him not to touch me… I craved it. It was like a necessity that would save my l
ALPHA KING AYDENA sudden burn on my lips caught me off guard and I felt myself falling. My legs failed as my heart constricted not because I have been running for several minutes but because I was getting punished by the mate bond. “He is kissing her.” Karl spelled it out darkly. My knees touched the ground and I cried out in pain in the middle of nowhere. I didn't know where I was going but that didn't stop me from running towards where the mate bond was pulling me. I was certain it was this way. I could feel every wave of desire that hit Zadie… And I didn't fail to feel the lips of someone that wasn’t me on hers. “Ahhh…” I growled. My fists clenched the twigs that were on the ground and some cut my palm but I didn't stop pushing them further into my hand. I was over… This was the end. “No, Ayden!” Karl growled in my head. Blood and sweat mixed together externally while pain and anger mixed well internally. “If you are feeling like this because he kissed her. Have you sto
ZADIE WILSONI didn't know how long I had been out but one thing I knew for sure was that the moment I opened my eyes, a portal opened within me.A portal of need. I was hungry. I was severely hungry but food wasn't the problem. Something shifted within me and I felt the heat becoming more passionate.The hunger wasn't in my stomach. It was right there between my legs. Right there within my core. I gasped and found myself wanting to be consumed by that hunger. It was strange but it was the best kind of hunger I had ever felt. It did come with pain as it grew yet I wanted more of it.“Now that’s what I am talking about.” The familiar voice of K broke into my trance and my eyes cut to him quickly. He chuckled when he saw my condition. “You want to be touched right? I can be of help.” His irritating voice made my skin crawl and I gagged even though I sort of found the thought of him touching me appeasing. What was wrong with me? “In time, you will stop gagging. The poison is takin
ALPHA KING AYDENEight hours have passed since Robin and I had our unusual conversation.Eight hours have passed since Zadie’s kidnapper gave me an ultimatum of forty-eight hours.Robin has explained some facts about the mate bond; even though Zadie hasn't marked me, the mark on her neck can guide me to her. But for that to happen, Zadie has to be in danger and in extreme pain. It was concerning but I haven't felt anything strange yet. I was also hoping that my parents would arrive before the moment happened. My dad has to be here before I can leave the palace. I sat in Regina’s room, occasionally staring at her and my cell phone screen. My grandmother would have been disappointed in me if she had been conscious. She would probably eat me alive when she wakes up and find out I have put Zadie through so much more than anyone could imagine. Keeping Zadie, a secret should have protected her but it didn't. “We will save her,” Karl assured me even though he was also very much anxious.
CHAPTER 89.ALPHA KING AYDEN“You have to calm down, Alpha King…” Jaxon cautioned me but I was far gone.I was losing my mind… in fact, I have lost my mind. Chloe was crying uncontrollably in Jaxon’s hand while Jack just stood in a corner watching us with wide eyes. I was in pain. My heart hurt so bad yet there was nothing I could do about it. I could no longer control my emotions despite Regina’s condition. Everything was a mess.Although Zadie had stopped screaming, I was more worried. Why couldn't I hear her voice anymore? This was my fault. I shouldn't have acted nonchalantly. And K or whatever the fuck his name may be has taken it upon himself to reveal my identity to Zadie. “What did you do to her?” I gritted into the cell phone speaker, ignoring everyone around me.K laughed again. He must have inhaled laughing gas. “She fainted. How could a weak female like her be destined to be your mate? Well, good for me.”“I am warning you. Don’t touch her or even think about—”“You c