ZIVA âWash this, wash that.ââClean this, clean that.âThat is all I hear every single day. I work as an Omega, cleaning the pack house with the other Omegas, even though I am the Alphaâs daughter. Very weird, right?Well, it all started after my motherâs death. Everyone in the pack mourned her death, even my father, and unlike other Alphas, my father did not get another Luna. It seemed like an eternity before I finally turned eighteen. I was expected to shift and transform into my wolf under the full moon, but sadly, I didnât. I did not shift, or even feel my wolf.Then, the pack members despised me, they didn't respect me like they used to. Even my father stopped acting like a father. I became the forbidden fruit, and my father got another Luna, my stepmother. Also, my father claimed her daughter whom he treasured and treated like gold, while I worked as a slave, with no pay. Although my father and his Luna regarded the Omegaâs quarter I live in, and my daily meal as my payment.
ZIVA I rubbed my eyes, ensuring that I saw the right face, and upon opening my eyes, I saw Nikolas again, this time, I saw it clearly. He had a wide smile on his face, with his green eyes wide open as he gazed at all the pack members. As soon as his gaze fell on me, his green eyes did not even reflect guilt or sadness, rather they reflected victory. After what happened earlier, he had the guts to mark my step-sister?! Goodness, if Alpha Darwin finds out about this, Nikolas will be beheaded instantly. Then, Alpha Darwin came into view. He hugged Nikolas affectionately, causing my chest to squeeze.I didn't even know what to do next. Breathing became difficult as my heart squeezed. It felt like time stopped at my side as I watched Alpha Darwin and his Luna celebrate excitedly. What is going on? Alpha Darwin knew that I love Nikolas so much, even his Luna, so why are they not rejecting this event? To top it all, Nikolas shared the night with me, and he gazed at me like he gazed at a s
ZIVAâGuards!â Tania roared as soon as she completed her statement and shattered my heart into pieces. What?! I am not Alpha Darwinâs biological daughter? Is that the reason for making me work and live like an Omega, while I thought I was being punished for not having a wolf?Tears streamed down my chin with that as I broke down. Then, hurried footsteps echoed around me, and when I looked up, I spotted three male guards behind me.âWhip her properly!â Tania ordered, turning around without any sign of concern. Even Nikolas spat on me before he rushed toward Tania, like a Pomeranian puppy rushing toward its owner. Pathetic! I was given a pathetic life and now, I'm going to suffer, because of my mother, the woman I praised every day for being a better parent than Alpha Darwin. I despise her! She should have killed me before I was born!Two muscular hands gripped my hand and before I knew it, I was dragged into my room, with my legs hitting the floor roughly. It received a few bruises, a
ZIVAHastily, I averted my gaze to the door, hoping that the two male guards I met in my room earlier were not the people who barged in. To my utmost surprise, it was none other than Alpha Darwin and his Luna. As soon as they saw me, they crinkled their noses, and instantly, a female guard walked in. She dragged me to a chair amongst other chairs as I settled on it. Now, I can scan the room properly. A few chairs surrounded a long table, and surprisingly, the female guard assisted me to sit on one of them. Sitting amongst these chairs meant you were among important or high-ranked werewolves, but why was a poor person like me sitting here?Click-clack!Click-clack!Alpha Darwin and his Luna sat on the tall chairs, and they faced me with a serious gaze.âWhat is going on? I thought I was a prisoner,â I blurted out. The Luna gasped instantly, and I gasped too, as I was a bit surprised with my sharp, arrogant tone. How did I speak? I thought my lips were too dry to move. I knew I had
ZIVAâPlease, I want a female guard,â I voiced out, ensuring that my voice was loud enough for Alpha Darwin to hear. I didn't want to stress myself by struggling to not be touched, especially when I was weak and could not even walk properly. I had to beg Alpha Darwin instead.âAlright, Anji will assist you,â Alpha Darwin replied swiftly with a sigh, like I was a burden to him. I knew that I was a burden, but I'm thankful that he listened to me for once in three years. I gazed back at the male guard, noticing that the smirk on his face vanished. Respectfully, he walked out of the room while I heard footsteps approach me. I spotted expensive shoes walking out of the room, which meant that Alpha Darwin and his Luna left.Afterward, a female guard approached me just as Alpha Darwin mentioned, and she assisted me to a large, spacious room. She must be Anji then. Anji carefully placed me on a comfortable, queen-sized bed. She took care of my bathing, feeding, and drinking throughout the d
ZIVA The car slowly made its way through the driveway, while my jaw dropped at the lush lawn and the perfectly manicured gardens that I could see from the car window. Without wasting any time, the car pulled up to a magnificent building, and I took a moment to take in its splendor. It seems luxurious... I stepped out of the car, my heels clicking against the cobblestone driveway, as it made a satisfying clip-clop sound. I scanned the size of the mansion. It was beautiful, and it was two times larger than the Omegaâs quarter at Granelma Pack. Some ladies rushed out of the mansion in an orderly manner. They wore the same uniform, causing me to sense that they were the Crescent Moon Packâs Omegas. Rushing towards me, the ladies ushered me into the opulent mansion, which had high ceilings, ornate designs, lavish furnishings, and gleaming chandeliers hanging in the middle.I took enough time I needed to scan the mansion, but an Omega tapped me, and she led me into a bedroom.Goodnes
ZIVASilently, I walked toward the bed and slept on the other side of it, which had a lot of distance from the Alphaâs spot.I raised the bed cover over my body, as I wanted to get some sleep. Although a shuffling sound echoed behind me, I did not dare move or turn around to check, because the Alpha was behind me. So, I froze, clutching the bed covers tightly as I closed my eyes, forcing myself to sleep in order to stop hearing those shuffling sounds.Within a minute, a warm touch made contact with my hand, and I could feel a warm breath fanning my neck and fear gripped me. Why is he so close?His hand touched the bed cover, then I could not feel him around me anymore as cold enveloped me. I turned around quickly, wanting to understand what happened and why he was so close. With my gaze scanning the bed, I noticed that the bed cover covered only Alpha Xanderâs body as he faced the other side. What a shameless man! He took the bed cover for himself, and he gave me, his wife, nothing
XANDERI knew what I was capable of, and that was why I warned Lance again. I didn't want to hurt my Beta and best friend because of his disobedience.âAlpha, it's not Beta Lance,â a voice responded politely. This time, I glanced at the door and perceived the person's scent. âIt is an Omega with traces of tantalizing aroma around his scent,â My wolf hissed, sniffing the Omegaâs scent as my stomach grumbled. âCome in,â I voiced out. Suddenly, the door swung open, and an Omega in uniform walked in, bowing his head at my presenceâBreakfast has been prepared, Alpha,â the Omega uttered, keeping his head low.âAll right,â I said quickly, gesturing for him to leave. He bowed again and retreated from the room, closing the door behind him.I pushed my chair back and looked at my wristwatch. It was only seven in the morning, but I felt like I was starving.Upon reaching the dining hall, I spotted the Granelma Packâs Princess seated on a chair that surrounded the long dining table. Certainly
ZAREK The hall had emptied, leaving behind a quiet that felt almost sacred. The day had been full of energy and celebration, but now, with everyone gone, it was just Tania and me. The air was calm, and I could feel the weight of the moment settling in. I turned to her, my heart steady. This wasnât going to be a surpriseâafter all, her mother had practically announced my intentions earlier. But that didnât matter. What mattered was what I had to say, and how much I wanted to share this with her.âLetâs take a walk,â I suggested, squeezing her hand gently.She looked at me, her eyes warm and trusting, and nodded. We made our way up the grand staircase to the top floor, where the large windows offered a clear view of the night sky. The moon hung low, casting its soft light across the polished floors, creating an intimate, almost magical atmosphere.Tania turned to me, curiosity in her gaze. âWhat are you up to, Zarek?âI chuckled softly. âI know your mother already spilt the beans
ZAREK âMum, whatâs going on here?â Tania asked, her brows furrowing in concern.Taniaâs mother looked up, a touch of defensiveness in her tone. âI was just discussing your engagement plans with Zarek. Donât I have the right to know?âTania opened her mouth to protest, but I stepped in to diffuse the situation. âItâs fine, Tania. Thereâs nothing wrong with discussing it. And yes, I do have plans to propose.âTaniaâs eyes widened slightly with surprise, then softened as she looked at me. Her mother let out a sigh of relief. âAlright then,â she said, giving a small nod before walking away, leaving us in the midst of the bustling crowd.Tania tugged gently at my hand, guiding me towards the photo op area. As we walked, I couldnât help but ask, âYouâre not worried about the delay in the proposal, are you?âShe shook her head, a light smile on her lips. âNo, not at all. A normal relationship takes about two years before a proposal is made, so this is pretty standard. Besides, youâve been
ZAREKTime passed, and the weight of justice finally settled.With Boss and Alpha Barral behind bars, the world felt a little safer, a little lighter.Then, a loud, booming voice echoed through the hall: âAlpha Zarek!âThe words reverberated off the high ceilings and marble floors, sending a shiver down my spine.In an instant, the hall erupted into thunderous applause, a sound filled with appreciation and respect. I let the waves of applause wash over me, taking a moment to soak it all in.This moment felt surreal, almost like a dream, yet the warmth of the applause and the shining eyes of Xander and his Luna, Ziva, reassured me that it was real. The pride that radiated from them confirmed everything I had fought for.I took a deep breath, savouring the moment, then began my walk to the stage.The crowd parted, clearing a path for me, their eyes full of admiration and respect. As I climbed the steps, the weight of responsibility settled on my shoulders, but it was a burden I was re
ZAREK I held my breath. Alpha Rowan? I had heard of himâa powerful Alpha who was supposed to have been killed along with his wife. But this? It didnât make any sense.âThatâs impossible. He and his wife were killed,â I said, my voice barely audible.âThey were,â Lizzy confirmed, her eyes darkening with the weight of the truth. âNikolasâs father and boss conspired to kill Alpha Rowan and his wife as part of a twisted plan to seize power. When the plan went south and Boss was discarded, he hid the truth from you to protect his own agenda.âThe room felt like it was spinning, with the walls closing in as the reality of her words sank in. I felt like I was falling, unable to grasp anything solid. The man who raised me, who trained me, who I trustedâheâd kept this from me my entire life. I had lived in the shadow of a lie. âSo, everything I thought I knew... was a lie?âLizzy nodded; her expression pained. âHe kept you in the dark because he didnât want you to know where you really
ZAREK Taniaâs breath hitched, her eyes searching mine for any hint of a joke. But this was no time for jokes, no room for lies.âAssassins?â she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.âYes,â I confirmed, leaning in closer, my tone even. âWeâre trained, skilled, and we do whatever it takesârobbing, stealing, destroying.ââThe man Lizzy killed was sent to take us out. He murdered Ramirez and Bruce, and he wouldnât have stopped until he succeeded.âAs I spoke, I watched as Taniaâs expression shiftâa collision of shock and confusion. I could see her trying to piece it all together with the revelation I had just dropped. âWhat? This whole time?â She asked.I nodded, feeling the weight of my own words. I never wanted her to find out like this. Not like this. But there was no going back now. âI never wanted you to find out this way, but itâs the truth. Thereâs more, though, Tania.â I paused, grappling with the right words. How do you explain the darkest parts of yourself to so
ZAREK We stood there for a long moment, wrapped in each other's arms, the tension and fear melting away.The tremble in Tania's shoulders stilled, and when she finally pulled back, her eyes, once clouded with tears, had cleared.âI met Lizzy recently,â she whispered. The words startled me, and I felt my pulse quicken.âLizzy? Is she alright?â I asked, searching her face for answers.The thought of anything happening to Lizzy sent a jolt of panic through me. I needed to know if she was okay.Tania nodded, âYes, she came here with me.âAs she spoke, the tightness in my chest eased, replaced by a wave of relief. If Lizzy was with Tania, then she had to be safe.Afterwards, I noticed that she shifted her gaze to what was behind me. Her expression shifted to a mix of relief and something else.Concerned, I followed her line of sight, and turned to see Lizzy.She stood in the doorway, her eyes locked on me. She didn't seem hurt or weary. She seemed rather strong. Stronger than I remembered
ZAREK The memory of the man on the phone lingered. Whoever he was, he felt more like a conspirator.And then there was Dr. Everett, standing before me with that unnerving calm, as if everything was perfectly under control.Something didnât add up.âAre you even a specialist?â The question slipped out before I could stop myself.Dr. Everettâs expression turned mocking. âThatâs a good question.â He leaned in, his eyes glinting with amusement. âIs the Medical Arts Building even real? Am I the real Dr. Everett?âMy mind raced. The Medical Arts Building isnât real?Confusion clouded my thoughts. âWhat are you talking about?ââThis is all just a game,â he said with a casual shrug.âWhat?â I said, bewildered.Dr. Everettâs back was now turned to me as he moved towards a distant table.âWait a minute,â I said slowly, dread creeping in. âYouâre not Dr. Everett, are you?âHe didnât respond; his focus absorbed in whatever he was searching for. The metallic clinks filled the silence.Then, his l
ZAREK The pungent smell of blood jolted me awake, making my stomach turn. I immediately started coughing uncontrollably, and blood spilt out of my mouth with each rasp.Even when I tried to push myself up, my arms barely responded, quivering under the strain.I felt weakâfar weaker than usual. Had I injured myself during the transformation?I shook my head slightly, trying to recall. But the memories were hazy, blurred by pain.The only clear memory was how I had hurt Taniaâor, worse, maybe even killed her.The thought hit me like a sledgehammer: my claws slicing through the air... her lifeless form.I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to block out the images, but they burned behind my eyelids, searing into my mind.I forced myself to focus, to push past the rising wave of guilt. I had to find out where I was and what had happened. But as I shifted, pain flared in my wrists, snapping me back to the present.I looked down and saw silver cuffs clamped tightly around them.Why am I cuff
TANIA I slowly opened my eyes, only to be stabbed by a bright light that made me wince. For a moment, I lay there, trying to let my senses adjust.Taking a deep breath, I raised my head and attempted to sit up, but the effort sent the room into a dizzying swirl of colours and shapes. My strength faltered, and I fell back against the pillow, my head sinking into its softness.As I lay there, my hand instinctively moved to my cheek, where a dull ache pulsed beneath the surface. I traced the tender skin, feeling the faint ridges where claws had raked across it.The memory of that searing pain was still vivid, as was the look on Zarek's faceâhis eyes wild and uncontrolled, filled with a terror I had never seen before.A shudder ran through me at the thought, and my heart began to race. Despite the dizziness, I forced myself to sit up again, driven by my concern for Zarek.I needed to see him.I sat up, and slowly, the room gradually came into focus. I took in the sterile white walls