ZADIE WILSONSadly, my hopes were crushed by the time I woke up, got dressed, and left Chloe’s home that morning. He didn't come for me.Chloe and I had to sneak out of her house this morning because I didn't want to run into Lucas who came home last night and came straight to Chloe’s room to see me. Apparently, he perceived my scent the moment he entered the house. Avoiding him was the only thing I could do even though I couldn't avoid him forever. After all, Chloe still wanted me back in their home tonight. I might be staying here for a while. Again, he didn't come for me. I thought I would hear a commotion outside last night but nothing came. Even now that I was sitting beside Chloe while she drive us to Ayden’s home, I couldn't keep my shattered heart from wandering back to Ayden and what I believed we had. What could have been… “Still alive?” Chloe asked me. I slowly turned to my best friend and she took her eyes off the road for a second. “I am breathing, Chloe.” She has
ALPHA KING AYDENWas I allowed to act on the relief I felt upon setting my eyes on her? In fact, I felt like I should be acting on the subtle rage that was brewing somewhere within me when I saw my younger brother standing semi-naked in Zadie’s room with a barely noticeable hairpin in his hand…“He picked the lock…” Karl growled within me. My fists tightened as I met Jack’s gaze but he shrugged like he didn’t just broke his promise to stay out of my business and I could tell that he would do more than that any moment from now.He picked the lock… I didn’t even want to think about how or where he got a hairpin from. I had never seen any on Zadie…Talking about Zadie, she was practically frozen even though I stated that I had an explanation. I didn’t miss the bag in her hand but I wasn’t surprised. Seeing Chloe outside has pretty much made me understand that things between Zadie and me had gotten out of hand. Damn me for sleeping like a dead log of wood! “I wouldn’t have thought th
ZADIE WILSONLike a mindless fool, I followed behind both of whom I had realized were brothers. I didn't have the time to pick out the differences between the two because I had questions.In fact, I still didn't know what to feel about all that had happened but I knew something huge had happened to Ayden… He would never have stopped talking to me if it wasn't something huge and important.I could ask him but I had come to realize that he wouldn't be able to respond. Ayden appeared shocked and for some reason, I could tell he was scared. Why else would he be walking ahead of me without reaching out for me? The moment I exited the walls of Ayden’s home– maybe I could still call it my home… Chloe stepped out of her car with a stern facial expression. My best friend’s look could kill Ayden but still, he wasn't looking at her or paying attention.Until Chloe blurted like a mother hen, “Did you stop her from packing? You can't stop her from leaving your ass–”Ayden’s head turned to Chloe
ZADIE WILSON“I won't miss it. You know that.” I laughed into the speaker of my cell phone.I was sitting on the edge of Chloe’s bed after a long day at the diner and chatting with my sister over the phone. Emaline sighed, “I know but you might want to stay away because of Calvin. I would understand that.”“Alpha Calvin’s attitude won't deter me from attending my nephew's birthday, Ema,” I assured my sister and laughed to lighten the mood even though my heart was heavy.Kairo’s birthday is coming up next month but Emaline has started planning the celebration. Her son deserved to be celebrated elaborately anyways… Meanwhile, it's been three days since Ayden drove away from our home, and I lost him in the traffic… It's been three days of nothing from him and with every second that passed, I felt less alive.Three days apart.However, here I was laughing with my sister and adding some finishing touches to her son’s birthday plans. Emaline didn't know that I had been staying with Chloe
ZADIE WILSONAnother three days have passed with no sign of Ayden. It's been six days since he left me with promises. He told me he would be back soon but six days wasn’t what I could call soon.Perhaps I should have asked him how soon he would get back to me.I have done everything I could to stop thinking about him. I have drowned myself in work. Went on so many dates with Chloe who was also becoming worried with each passing day. I have also tried to call Regina but that had been a waste of time. For some reason, she wasn't answering her phone either. “How could I not know her house despite being mated to her grandson?” I asked myself, getting lost in my thoughts again. Who was I kidding? I didn't even know about Ayden’s parents. I haven't met them and the way I found out about his younger brother wasn't exactly normal. I was a joke of a mate. Although I fell in love with Ayden, anyone would say that our love wasn't genuine and I wouldn't be able to blame such a person. How co
ZADIE WILSONThose two words did something to me. Something that made my whole body come alive even though It shouldn't have affected me that much.After all, it wasn't coming from my man.It was coming from Alpha James, Chloe and Lucas’s dad, and Luna Lucia’s mate. His smile was immaculate and Luna Lucia mirrored his facial expression as he stepped closer to us.Obviously, they were crazily in love. The way he called her reminded me of my mate. The feeling that came with that was ambiguous as I was both happy and sad as well.Luna Lucia rose from the outdoor bench and met her mate halfway. She hugged him and he hugged her back. “Hi, Honey.” Luna Lucia whispered but I was paying close attention to the two lovers that have conquered the trial of time and still stayed together. “Welcome home.”“I couldn't wait to get home.” Alpha James said to Luna Lucia. His voice carried so much love.The Luna giggled like a little teenager in love. “I was also waiting for you. You know I can't eat
ZADIE WILSONAfter a long restless night, it was finally morning and the morning sun was high up in the sky, sharing its glowing light with the world. I stretched out of bed and immediately reached for my cell phone again. I had made it a habit to check the phone over and over again during the night which was one of the many reasons I didn't sleep well. Chloe was also restless all night and I saw her leave the room earlier this morning, probably to train with her pack warriors. She has been doing that since she lost contact with Beta Jaxon. “Maybe I should start training my weak bones as well,” I muttered to myself as I clicked on the inbox between Ayden and me. My heart sank when I saw that the message has been delivered but he hasn't read it. The last time I checked, the text hasn't been delivered so shouldn't I be happy about this progress? I sighed and pushed myself to the bathroom. I washed my face and brushed my teeth before returning to the room. I realized I had nothing t
ZADIE WILSONThe drive to my home was smooth. Aside from Lucas’s numerous attempts to talk to me while he drove, the drive was pretty smooth. At some point, I felt bad for ignoring his chit chat but I also didn't want to give him too much opening. Lucas has proven that he could misuse any opportunity of proximity. The moment he stopped the car in front of the house, I felt my heart leaping for joy. My hands reached out to open the door as I couldn't contain the excitement any longer and I needed to inhale Ayden. His room would be a good place to start.“Do you want me to go in there with you?” Lucas asked as soon as I hopped out of the car. Immediately, I rejected his offer. “No!” Realizing that my tone was too harsh, I repeated myself but I was gentler this time. “No… You don’t have to. I will be fine.”In all honesty, I didn't want Lucas within the walls of my home. It was Ayden’s home as well and I was certain that he wouldn't want Lucas snooping around our house. He wouldn’t
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