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XANDERI glanced at Ziva and smiled, âI should leave now.âShe nodded, and I walked out with Lance. Hastily, I grabbed my weapon as Lance continued to speak.âAlpha Darwin and his warrior are at the pack's border. I think they intend to invade our territory.âI snarled, âThey wouldn't dare. This is my territory, and if Darwin thinks that he can conquer and get rid of me, he is a joker.ââYou mean our territory,â I heard Alexei say from behind. He grabbed his weapon too, and spoke with his head held high, âWe fight together, we conquer together.âWe reached the pack's border quickly. Just like Lance said, Darwin intended to invade our territory. We could see his men moving towards the border. They were led by Darwin as they used guns that fired silvery bullets. We surged forward too, clashing against Darwin's men.Guns fired, and silvery bullets ripped through the air, striking true and finding their mark in the flesh of Darwin's warriors. They howled in pain and rage, their bodies co
ZIVAPulling away from the embrace, Mum's eyes flooded with tears. âDon't do it!â She screamed as she was held back by the sorceress. I walked out of the room and rushed to the pack's border with the Crystal Moon.As soon as I reached the border, the smell of blood hit my nostrils. The Crescent Moon warriors were almost defeated by Darwin's men, but they continued fighting. Slowly, they dropped dead on the floor like chickens and it hurt to watch them die.From a distance, I noticed Darwin's men, preparing a weapon that seemed to be deadly.Then, I positioned myself with the Crystal Moon and prayed to the Moon Goddess. She doesn't seem to answer my prayers, but I wished... I wished she did. I closed my eyes, not wanting to listen to the loud cries, and to concentrate on restoring the Crystal Moon's powers.âMoon Goddess, please restore its power and help the Crescent Moon pack,â I prayed silently. Then, I tightened my grip on the Crystal Moon and chanted the same words that I memoriz
ZIVAI ate to my heart's content and Alexei kept me company, making my stay at the hospital enjoyable. Even Mum visited a few times and she discussed some important things. She narrated what happened while I was unconscious, revealing that my wolf would be unlocked because I was involved with the Crystal Moon. Also, everyone, including Alpha Xander was aware of my pregnancy after I was admitted to the hospital. Alpha Xander even claimed to be the father of my pups, and that was the reason behind Mum's odd attitude. She was annoyed to realize that I activated the Crystal Moon for his pack, and he did nothing to stop me.I told her calmly, reassuring her that he was not aware of the pregnancy or my plan to activate the Crystal Moon. Even if he had been aware, he would have definitely stopped me.However, she was adamant. She continued to pester me with how annoyed she would have been if I had not woken up.Afterward, she left, and as nighttime hit me like a storm, I tried to settle i
ZIVAâIt is, and I'm damn serious about it,â Alexei said playfully while I laughed it off. I succumbed to licking the ice cream, as the sweet taste of strawberry was to die for. Afterward, Alexei dipped his hand into his pocket and he brought out a phone. It appeared to be a new phone.âHere. You can call me whenever you want. I have my contact number saved, even Xander's and your mother's numbers are saved too,â He said as he handed it over to me.âThanks, I would also like to schedule an appointment with the doctor tomorrow-ââI will have that arranged quickly. So, all you need to do is rest and stay healthy. Your powerful mate will always be around to attend to your needs.âI smiled, âThanks, and I owe you one.âHe flashed a smile before glancing back at the hospital, âYou should get some sleep now.ââYou too,â I replied. I handed the empty ice cream bowl to him and returned to the hospital. As soon I reached the hospital's entrance, I turned back and waved at him. Then, he did th
ZIVAA soft knock echoed on the door. I turned to Alpha Xander, or let me say Xander, and darted my gaze back to the door.âMrs. Ziva, it's time for your appointment,â I heard a feminine voice say.âI will be there,â I replied as I slowly moved away from the bed. I walked into the bathroom and had my bath. Dressed in a maternity top and jeans, I walked out, only to find Xander outside the bathroom.âI thought you left,â I said, as my brows shot up in curiosity. âWhy are you still here?â Swiftly, he opened the door without answering my question, and the silence that followed was deafening. What is this now, a silent treatment?âI stayed because I needed to accompany you to the doctor's office.â He replied quickly.âHmph.âXander led me to the doctor's office quietly. When we reached there, I was greeted by a nice woman. âHi, I'm Doctor Aurora,â she said warmly, and when I wanted to reply, she continued, âMrs. Ziva, right?ââYes,â I nodded. Then, she gestured to the chair positioned a
XANDERI was devastated. After pleading with Ziva, she refused to forgive me and insisted on getting a divorce. However, if that was her final decision, I would accept it.âCan she be discharged today?â I asked Doctor Aurora and she nodded. Then, I escorted the doctors out of the ward. When I returned, the ward was empty. My heart raced.Instantly, I dialed her new contact number, but she declined the call. âWell, that means she is fine and doesn't want to be with you,â Maz spoke. I ignored him and walked out of the hospital, following her sweet lavender scent.Then, I found her outside the hospital. She sat on a bench, probably wanting some fresh air.I approached her and noticed how she touched her belly possessively. Honestly, I had always wished to touch her pup bump to feel our pups kicking, but guilt and shame held me back. I felt guilty. She didn't even want me around.Suddenly, she turned to my side, as if she knew I was beside her.âDon't look at me that way. I just need so
ZIVAAs soon as Xander left the mansion, I felt my cheeks turn red. He had prepared our pup's nursery room all by himself and he even intended to surprise me with it.I foolishly ruined the surprise, but I'm still excited. I walked into the nursery room. Seeing the blue and pink crib, a smile appeared on my face. My little pups would soon arrive and fill this beautiful room with laughter and joy.A buzz sounded from my phone, drawing my attention. I glanced at it and saw a pop-up message from Sender - Doctor Aurora. The message contained details about the foods I should avoid and the exercise classes I could join.There was a prenatal exercise class by noon that would involve other pregnant women and their partners. I forwarded the class location to Xander and sent a message, âCan you reschedule your meeting and meet me here? Doctor Aurora recommended this prenatal exercise class, happening at noon with other expectant couples.ââI will be there,â he replied quickly.With that, I smi
ZIVAMy heart ached at that sight. The corpse had unusual skin color, blisters, and foam around his nose. Poor child.âThe same symptoms appeared to be on the other corpses, which led us to suspect poisoning. However, the autopsy failed to confirm this theory, and we found no evidence of poisoning.â Lance explained as he shook his head. He sighed and continued his statement, âI suggest that we wrap this up.âI glanced at the corpse, feeling disheartened. âNo, we can't just wrap this up,â I said, frustration evident in my voice. âWhat if there's another death case related to this in the future? Will you just keep sweeping it under the rug, forgetting about it like it never happened?âLance turned, staring at me. I stared back at him with my head held high as my mind raced with thoughts. âI won't allow anyone to wrap this up. The murderer deserves to be punished.ââThere won't be any death cases related to this in the future, and if there are, Alpha Xander and I will work on it,â Lanc
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