I was born an Alpha’s daughter, raised with strength, honor, and the knowledge that leadership was in my blood. But my heart had other plans. I fell in love with Kael—a wolf who had never even dreamed of becoming an Alpha. He wasn’t the strongest. He wasn’t the fiercest. But I saw something in him that no one else did. He had a heart that cared, a mind that strategized, and a quiet strength waiting to be awakened. At first, Kael didn’t care for power. He didn’t want the burden of leading. But when the Stormcrest Pack was left without an Alpha, when the pack needed a leader, he had no choice but to step up. And I was there. I trained with him. I fought beside him. I built him into the Alpha he never planned to be. When others doubted him, I stood by his side, proving them wrong. I gave up my own place in my father’s pack to be with him, believing that together, we could lead. But love wasn’t enough. On the night of his Alpha ceremony, I waited, my heart pounding, believing this was our moment. That he would finally claim me as his mate. That he would acknowledge everything we had built together. But under the full moon, in front of the entire pack, Kael looked me in the eyes and rejected me Humiliated and heartbroken, I had nowhere to go. No pack to return to. No future. I ran. That’s when I stumbled into Shadowfang territory. And that’s when I met him. Alpha Asher. Cold. Ruthless. Feared.
View More:Chapter: “The Pain Zarina’s POVThe pain started in the middle of the night.At first, I thought it was just the babies kicking again. They always kicked when I lay on my left side. But this time… it was different. It hurt. It felt deep, like something inside me was pulling, twisting. I grabbed the side of the bed and held my breath.Then it came again—stronger.A small cry escaped my lips. I tried to stay calm. I didn’t want to wake anyone, but the pain grew fast, and it didn’t stop this time.Tears rolled down my cheeks as I whispered, “Not now… please… not now…”I wasn’t ready. The babies weren’t ready.The door suddenly opened. Damon stood there, looking worried, his hair messy like he’d just woken up. His eyes found mine, and he rushed to my side.“Zarina?” he asked quickly. “What’s wrong?”I shook my head, gripping his arm. “I-It hurts… Damon… it hurts bad…”He didn’t waste time. He placed his hand on my stomach, trying to feel the movement. The babies were still kicking, but
Chapter Thirty Four : A Moment of Uncertainty”Zarina’s POVThe night was heavy with silence, but inside my chest, everything felt loud. The babies were kicking, reminding me that there was life growing inside of me. As much as I wanted to feel joy, there was a weight in my heart that wouldn’t let me be happy. My wolf was restless, anxious, like she didn’t know where to turn. Was it wrong to want Asher back? Was it wrong to hope that he’d come back, even if everyone said he was gone?I sat on the edge of the bed, my hands rubbing my belly softly. The gentle movements from the babies gave me some comfort, but it wasn’t enough. I still missed him. I still missed Asher. My mind drifted to the past. The way his eyes would soften when he looked at me, how he made me feel safe. But now, he was gone. Gone without a trace.I heard a soft knock on the door, and my heart skipped a beat. I wasn’t ready for any more decisions. I wasn’t ready to face what was coming. But I had no choice.“Come in,
Chapter Thirty Three : A Talk I Didn’t Want”Zarina’s POVThe night was quiet, but my heart was loud.The moon was high, shining its light through the window. I was sitting on the bed, rubbing my stomach softly. The babies were kicking again. I smiled a little, even though my chest was heavy.So much had changed.Elior had been kind. Too kind. He made sure the doctor checked me well. He stood beside me like… like a mate. But he wasn’t. And the one who was supposed to be, was standing far away from me like I was poison.My wolf was restless. She didn’t know who to trust anymore.A soft knock pulled me out of my thoughts.I looked up, my heart skipping.“Come in,” I said quietly.The door opened slowly, and Damon walked in.His scent filled the room—the scent of forest, ash, and something strong that I once found comfort in. Now it just confused me. He walked to the window, looking out, then turned to face me.“You can’t sleep?” he asked, voice low.I shook my head. “No. I don’t just kn
Chapter Thirty-TwoZarina's POVI sat down slowly on the edge of the bed, holding my stomach. Damon had already left, but my heart was still pounding.Why did I feel like I had done something wrong?Elior stood at the window, his arms crossed as he stared out the window. He stood in silence for a few minutes. The air was quiet, except for the wind hitting against the glass and the sound of my breathing. Footsteps came.The door creaked open, and an old man stepped in. His gray hair was contained, and he wore a heavy coat smelling of moon herbs. He carried a small wooden box.He nodded his head very slightly. "Alpha. You called for me.""Yes," replied Elior. "She requires a full check-up."The doctor smiled at me. "May I?"I shook my head slowly. "Yes…"Elior scooted closer and helped me lie back gently against the pillows. He said nothing, but his fingers were tender, careful—like I was breakable and would crumble if he pressed too hard.The doctor opened his case and drew out a few
Chapter Thirty-OneZarina’s POVThe morning air was cold, but I was sweating. My hand rested on my stomach as I sat by the window, looking outside. The baby was growing fast. My belly was bigger now, and I could feel small kicks. It should make me happy, right?But I was scared.I didn’t understand what was going on anymore. So many things had changed.Damon was always near me now. Protecting me. Caring for me.And Elior… I didn’t want to admit it, but I had started to see him in a different way. He wasn’t just the Alpha anymore. He was quiet. Watching me. Speaking to me gently. And sometimes, when I looked into his eyes, I felt something I didn’t want to feel.I touched my stomach again and sighed.Then I heard the knock.Damon walked in, looking serious as always. His golden eyes went straight to my stomach.“It’s time,” he said in a low voice. “Your belly is growing. We need to take you to the hospital. Not a human one—one of our own and you don’t need to worry, I am making prepara
Chapter Thirty Zarina’s POVI was sitting on the small bed in the corner of the room, the only light coming from the dim glow of the lantern. My hands trembled as I clutched the necklace Asher had given me. The silver chain felt cold against my skin, but somehow, it brought me warmth, like a faint memory of him. The man I had loved. The man I still longed for.I closed my eyes, letting the tears fall again. My heart was so heavy. Asher was gone, and I didn’t know if I would ever see him again. The world felt dark, endless. The necklace—this stupid necklace—was the only thing I had left of him. I could still hear his voice in my head, but it was fading.Suddenly, I heard the door creak open. I quickly wiped my tears away, hoping whoever it was didn’t notice. But I already knew who it was. His presence, his scent, filled the air the moment he stepped into the room.Elior.I looked up slowly, meeting his eyes. I hated how calm he looked. How controlled he seemed. He was the new Alpha no
Chapter Twenty Nine— Zarina's POVThe Beginning of ConfusionI huddled on the cold ground, knees wrapped into my chest. The room was quiet. Too quiet. Damon was gone. They had taken him away after we were captured trying to escape.I didn't know where they took him.I didn't know whether he was alive or not.I didn't know anything anymore.My heart was sore. I was too tired to cry anymore. My eyes were parched. My body was exhausted. But my insides still howled.I missed Asher.I missed his smile. his voice. the way he held me while the world was too loud. I missed safe. Now all I felt was pain.I heard the door open.Slowly, I raised my head.It was him.Elior.He entered quietly. He had a tray. Food. Water.I turned my head. I didn't want to see him. I didn't want to breathe the same air as him.He placed the tray on the small table and sat in the chair opposite mine."Zarina," he whispered.I didn't say anything."I brought you something to eat."Again, I didn't say a thing. My arm
Chapter Twenty Eight : I Just Wanted to RunZarina's POVIt was nighttime. Everyone was asleep. The packhouse was quiet.I sat on the ground, next to Damon. My hands were shaking. My heart was beating too fast. I looked down at my belly and whispered, "I'm sorry, little ones… I'm trying."Damon looked at me. His face was troubled, but it was loving. Not the way a man loves a woman—but the way a brother loves a sister. The protective kind."We don't have much time," he said in a barely audible voice. "You don't belong here, Zarina. You and your babies have to get out of here."I swallowed hard. "But if they find us?"He grasped my hand. "Then we run again. And again. I won't ever let him touch you. Never again."I wept. "I'm so tired, Damon… I just need to be able to live in peace. I just need to be able to live without fear. I miss Asher. Every moment."He said nothing. He simply tightened his hold on my hand.And then he rose and walked to the door. He looked out."It's time."I got
Chapter Twenty Seven : “Don’t Touch Me”Zarina’s POVI was alone.The room was quiet.I sat on the cold floor. I had been picking up the clothes I washed earlier. My hands were slow. My body was tired. The babies inside me were kicking softly. I held my stomach and closed my eyes.“Asher…” I whispered his name again.It hurt so much to say it.But not saying it hurt even more.I missed him every day. Every night.I prayed for him to come back.I prayed for him to walk into the room and hold me again.But all I had was silence.I stood slowly, trying not to cry. I was trying to be strong. For the babies. For him.Then—the door opened.My heart stopped.I turned around.It was Elior.My body froze.My breath got stuck in my throat.He closed the door behind him. Click.He didn’t speak.I took a step back.“What do you want?” I asked, my voice shaking.He didn’t answer.He looked at me like I was something he could take. Something that belonged to him.My heart was beating fast.I could
Chapter One – Shattered Zarina’s POV Today is the day. The day Kael would be announced as Alpha. The day he would finally claim me as his mate. The day he would prove that I hadn’t sacrificed everything for nothing. I smiled at my reflection, my chest swelling with pride. The deep blue gown Kael had chosen for me hugged my body perfectly, emphasizing every curve he used to admire. My black hair cascaded in soft waves down my back, and my emerald-green eyes shimmered with excitement. This is it. I walked away from my title, my family, and everything I had ever known because they said Kael wasn’t good enough for me. That I, the daughter of the strongest Alpha, deserved better than a low-ranked wolf with no real power. I had stood by Kael when no one else had. When his own pack doubted him, I had pushed him forward. I had fought for him. I had bled for him. I had betrayed my own family for him. Because I believed in him. I believed in us. Tonight, he would prove...
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