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 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 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: “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 Thirtt Six : He Came Back"Zarina's POVI was cold.Too cold.Although the fire was lit next to me, I wasn't warm. My hands shook. My tummy was full of a heaviest feeling. The babies had not moved in hours. That scared me the most.I stood next to Elior in front of the whole pack.He gripped my hand. His grip was tight. He stood strong, proud, and ready to accept me as his mate.But me? I didn't want to flee.My heart belonged to another.No amount of guarding he did for me…No amount of vow he swore…He wasn't the one I wanted.I looked up at the full moon. My lips trembled. My body was tired. I was weak.But I said nothing.For the babies.For their safety.Then Elior spoke a word. His voice was booming and strong."Tonight, under the full moon, I take Zarina as my mate. She will be Luna of this pack. And her children will carry the blood of our strength."The crowd cheered. Some wolves howled.But all I had to do was cry.And then I heard it.A deep growl.A growl so low an
Chapter: Amidst The Pain Zarina's POVThe wind rushed past my face while Asher took me through the night. I had my arms around his neck, but I was not consoled. My stomach ached, and it was increasing in strength. It came in waves, and each wave intensified more than the previous one.I bit down on my lip to keep from screaming out. I didn't want to be weak. I didn't want to cry. But it ached so badly."Asher…," I breathed, my voice shaking. "Something is not right…""I know," he said in a rush, but his voice wasn't soft. It was cold. It was harsh.His arms were muscular, hard like I had recalled. But I did not feel warmth. I did not feel the worry that I had thought I would feel if he ever came back. He looked ahead, not at me. His whole focus was on getting to the healer.He did not inquire about how I was.He did not wipe away my tears.He did not even look into my eyes.And somehow, that cut me deeper than the pain tearing through my body.When we reached the healer's house, two
Chapter 38 Zarina's POV - ReliefThe pain was too much, It felt like fire was burning inside of me, like something was tearing me apart from the inside out. I shrieked, my voice breaking as I tried to hold on to whatever strength I had left. The doctor, standing beside me, looked helpless, his face pale and pinched. The pack's healer had refused to do anything, not with Alpha Elior's order still ringing in everyone's head."Please," I whispered faintly, barely able to form words. "Please… the babies…"But no one responded. The room was too still, too silent. Where’s Asher…My abdomen burned with pain that engulfed me. I could barely see through tears that blurred my vision. I fought against it. I attempted to push it away, but it was as though the world was conspiring against me, pinning me down in this single moment of weakness."You have to do something!" I heard Asher exclaim. His voice was frustration-filled, and I could hear the panic underlying his words."We can't," the healer r
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
Chapter 38 Zarina's POV - ReliefThe pain was too much, It felt like fire was burning inside of me, like something was tearing me apart from the inside out. I shrieked, my voice breaking as I tried to hold on to whatever strength I had left. The doctor, standing beside me, looked helpless, his face pale and pinched. The pack's healer had refused to do anything, not with Alpha Elior's order still ringing in everyone's head."Please," I whispered faintly, barely able to form words. "Please… the babies…"But no one responded. The room was too still, too silent. Where’s Asher…My abdomen burned with pain that engulfed me. I could barely see through tears that blurred my vision. I fought against it. I attempted to push it away, but it was as though the world was conspiring against me, pinning me down in this single moment of weakness."You have to do something!" I heard Asher exclaim. His voice was frustration-filled, and I could hear the panic underlying his words."We can't," the healer r
Chapter: Amidst The Pain Zarina's POVThe wind rushed past my face while Asher took me through the night. I had my arms around his neck, but I was not consoled. My stomach ached, and it was increasing in strength. It came in waves, and each wave intensified more than the previous one.I bit down on my lip to keep from screaming out. I didn't want to be weak. I didn't want to cry. But it ached so badly."Asher…," I breathed, my voice shaking. "Something is not right…""I know," he said in a rush, but his voice wasn't soft. It was cold. It was harsh.His arms were muscular, hard like I had recalled. But I did not feel warmth. I did not feel the worry that I had thought I would feel if he ever came back. He looked ahead, not at me. His whole focus was on getting to the healer.He did not inquire about how I was.He did not wipe away my tears.He did not even look into my eyes.And somehow, that cut me deeper than the pain tearing through my body.When we reached the healer's house, two
Chapter Thirtt Six : He Came Back"Zarina's POVI was cold.Too cold.Although the fire was lit next to me, I wasn't warm. My hands shook. My tummy was full of a heaviest feeling. The babies had not moved in hours. That scared me the most.I stood next to Elior in front of the whole pack.He gripped my hand. His grip was tight. He stood strong, proud, and ready to accept me as his mate.But me? I didn't want to flee.My heart belonged to another.No amount of guarding he did for me…No amount of vow he swore…He wasn't the one I wanted.I looked up at the full moon. My lips trembled. My body was tired. I was weak.But I said nothing.For the babies.For their safety.Then Elior spoke a word. His voice was booming and strong."Tonight, under the full moon, I take Zarina as my mate. She will be Luna of this pack. And her children will carry the blood of our strength."The crowd cheered. Some wolves howled.But all I had to do was cry.And then I heard it.A deep growl.A growl so low an
: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