ZADE POV
"PAIS, NOO!" I shouted. My heart crushed as I saw Paisley's petite frame collapse on the floor, and there stood Nico with his all too familiar smirk that I was ready to rip off.
Nico shrugged. "If I can't have her, then no one can," He sneered.
"You're dead," I boomed, rushing at him full force.
Nico braced himself for our encounter, but I had so much rage I slammed into him with such force we blew through the brick fireplace into the next room.
I heard Malachi and Hunter enter and shout Paisley's name with fear.
Nico threw a right hook into my jaw with my distraction, knocking me back.
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My eyes fluttered open, and as my vision finally focused, Zadie’s sweet face stared lovingly at me. Her tiny hands cupped my cheek. “Mommy!” Her voice squeaked in excitement. Were my eyes deceiving me? Was I hallucinating? Terrified that this was only a dream and I would soon wake up back in the room on the couch. I hurried to my feet, wrapping my arms around Zadie, praying it wasn’t a dream. “Pais?!” Zade said behind me. Facing him, I glanced between the two, and tears filled my eyes. “Am I really here?” I asked, not quite sure I believed it. Zadie grabbed my hand, bringing my attention back to her. “Yes, mommy,” She giggled.” You’re silly.” “Oh, thank God!” I sobbed, falling to my knees, and Zadie sat on my lap, cuddling into me. Zade walked over, sitting on the floor next to me, and embraced the both of us. “Oh lord.” my mother said and turned back towards the hall, yelling. “SHE’S AWAKE!” Instantly it was like a herd of elephants trampled up the stairs. First, Hunter, dad
With Nico out of the way and my business opening soon, life seemed to be getting back on track, except... I still felt the pain of being separated from Zade, and now that I was full Lycan, it hurt more than werewolf bonds. It was a constant reminder that he wasn't there. Every time I would walk past a stranger, I’d see Zade's face, or at dinner, Zadie would talk about her day with him, and my heart felt empty. I also thought about Asher. He may have betrayed me, but I never wanted it to end the way it did. I grew up with him. He was always a part of my life; he was my childhood friend. Asher was sweet at first. But later, he had a lot of resentment towards me. He always showed Zadie love, but I could sense deep down he had resentment towards her too. My family can't grasp why I've needed to take this time for myself but what they don't realize is I have g
I stared blankly at the woman before me. "Um, I'm sorry, did you say, sister?" I thought things between Zade and I were going better, but it seems he still had secrets that he felt he couldn't tell me. "Yes, I'm his sister." I looked at her suspiciously. "I didn't know Zade had any siblings." Before Chantelle could answer, the doorbell chimed again, and Zade walked in with Zadie in tow, when his eyes fell on the woman standing before me, he froze, placing Zadie behind his back. “Zade, long time no see. How many years has it been now?" Chantelle said, smiling. "What the hell are you doing here?" Zade sneered, eyeing me as if he was calling me over to him. Slowly, I moved towards him, and his sister watched from the corner of her eye. "What? You don't trust me?" She looked hurt by his reaction. "No, not particularly," Zade affirmed harshly. Chantelle narrowed her eyes at Zadie, who stood peeking around Zade curiously. "You will have two children?" her eyes crinkled as she smiled
MONTHS BEFORE...~Asher~It's late. I'm still at the office after a council meeting with the elders when my phone rings. "Yes?" I answered."I'm not a patient man, Asher," Nico's voice echoed in my ear. "Why don't I have my bride?"Aggravated, I sighed heavily. "I made the deal because you told me Zade was still alive and that Paisley was sneaking around on me with him. You lied.""I see you have resources," Nico laughed. "But that does not break the deal. We shook on it, and I take that very seriously," he claimed, a bit of frustration in his tone.My fist clenched, if Nico was present I’d sucker punch him square in the jaw. "Screw you! Deals off!" I growled, ending the call, then tossed the phone on my desk.I knew that was a stupid thing to do, but I was tired of Nico controlling our lives and manipulating everyone I love.I grabbed my things and headed
~Paisley~At an appointment for the baby, I sat waiting for the doctor while Zade looked at me in awe. It was a bit awkward. "What weirdo?" I said, laughing.His smirk that could make any girl swoon appeared, making my lady parts ache. "Nothing, baby mama," Zade lifted a brow.Lately, I have been a total horn dog. I mean, Zade and I haven't slept together since that night, but these hormones made me want to jump him right in the doctor's office.I swallowed, biting my lower lip while my eyes racked over his well-structured frame. He looked so good in his black jeans and grey t-shirt. His tatted arms were visible for my eyes to drool over. I mean, what's the use of having a Lycan mate if you couldn't have wet dreams about him?"Pais, you alright?" Zade used his thumb to motion to wipe the corner of my mouth. "You got some drool hanging," He laughed, and I sent him an icy glare.It always pissed me off when he caught me
Seven years ago ~ Zade ~ In the woods, I sat watching, waiting for a sign she was okay. Was she happy? It had been months since I last saw Pais. I woke up alone in a stranger's home with no recollection of what happened or who I was until one day, my memories of her came flooding back out of the blue. The urge to be with her was tough. I knew most likely she had moved on with her other mate, but a piece of me couldn't just let go. As I watch outside the Aberdeen packhouse, it's full of visitors. What was going on? I thought. Then like a slap in the face, I saw her in a white gown fit for a princess, and as she turned my way, as if she could sense me, her protruding belly came into view, and I knew right then I couldn't disrupt her life. I spent the next year like a creeper, stalking the woods outside Paisley's house in Cody. I watched Paisley turn from a young girl t
~Paisley~ Soft tears tread on the edge of falling down my cheeks as Asher's face appeared on the screen. In the background are the pictures of us displayed on the walls of his office. "Paisley, if you're watching this, I'm gone, but I couldn't let you think I stopped loving you. We had our problems but not once has my love for you faded. Sure, Zade was a tough competitor, but I knew you better than anyone. I guess that gave me the upper hand in at least the friend department," Asher paused while he glanced down before continuing. "I've done some things I'm not proud of, and I deeply regret them. I trusted someone over you, and that was a big mistake. I'm sorry," Asher looked back at the camera. "Maybe in a different life, we would have been able to live happily, but it just wasn't meant
~Paisley~ My water broke, and the contractions were coming in fast. Zade carried me out of the packhouse, rushing toward the car, but I knew there was no time. The baby was coming now. “Zade, it can’t wait,” I urged. "The contractions are coming on strong,” I added, my features filled with fear for my unborn child. “Zade?” My mother called behind us. He turned. His grip was tight on me as he looked at my mother, with an expression that begged for help. He was terrified. “Bring her upstairs. I’ll prepare everything,” she said, gesturing for him to take me toward the main bedroom. There was no hesitation on his part; he rushed past all the guests into the house at the speed of light. He kicked the door open and laid me on the king-size bed and kneeled next to me, gripping my hand in his. “It will be okay, Pais,” He reassured me. My fingers felt along his jaw, and I smiled, but I knew it wouldn’t be okay. I could feel it deep down, and I didn’t have the heart to tell him, nor did I w