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103. The conspiracy
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[Zephyr’s POV]“STOP IT!”I heard Diana yell as Kyros punched me across my face. The chains that tied my hands and legs to the dungeon walls clanked, and I stumbled to my knees. Damn! That drug was stronger than I thought. I only took one sip and I can’t control my body.I knew this would happen to me, and I was prepared for it. In this very dungeon, I had spent several months in my previous life. And every night I had to go through all kinds of torture. These punches are nothing before what I went through in my previous life.But Diana shouldn’t have been here. Why does she always get in the middle of my plans? She should never be here. I didn’t want her to see me like this. I am sure by now she has figured out that I am Mask, so why… why did she—Kyros’ kick in my gut knocked out the air right off my lungs. I hung limp from the chains. He grabbed my hair and made me face him.“So you are my older brother, huh? Tsk! You thought you could hide from us? No, brother, you can’t have the
Faking the Mate Bond 105. The trial-1
[Diana’s POV] Lies over lies. I wasn’t there with Zephyr during the celebration, so I don’t know what actually happened. But whatever they were telling about Zephyr was utterly ridiculous. I just knew in my heart that no matter how many masks he wears, Zephyr can never do what they were accusing him of. What made the entire atmosphere more tense was the presence of my father and the alpha of the Saturna pack. We were in the courtroom filled with the royal Jupitus family, the guest packs who had come to the Jupitus pack for the championship, and all the important high-ranking officials of the Jupitus pack. We were sitting on the side balcony while Alpha Saturna was seated on the balcony in front of us with Darren and Verena who had been glaring at me, half of her face bandaged and bruises all over her body. In the rage, I didn’t see where I was hitting her. It seemed as if I had damaged her face severely. I am not sorry about that. Not at all. Zephyr was standing in the cent
Faking the Mate Bond 106. The trial-2
[Kazeal’s POV]Diana looked at me, perplexed. As if she wasn’t able to believe that I had told the truth.I hadn’t taken her side. I sided with the truth. This was something that was gnawing at my conscience. I did this for myself, not for her. I don’t care about her. I shouldn’t.“Lies!” Verena yelled, grabbing the railing of the balcony. “They are both lying! I don’t know what black magic Diana did on the Saint to say such lies. They confessed they were alone in the lounge, too. Who knows what the two of them were—”“Shut up, Verena!” Alpha Saturna growls. “Pardon her imbecility.” He looked at me. I lowered my gaze in a nod.“Do not disrespect our Saint! You are in no position to question him. Saint didn’t have to, but he already took the oath of truth in front of the entire court! This is the truth that even the heavens can’t deny. I am highly disappointed in you. Your actions and your words have let me down and this is the most shameful moment for our pack. Do not make it worse!”
Faking the Mate Bond 107. Turbulence
[Kazeal’s POV] Every word that came out of Zephyr’s mouth felt like shards of glasses prodding at alpha Vidar. Luna Nesta tensed up, looking at Alpha Vidar, baffled and so did the rest of the royal family members. “Your first crime, alpha Vidar Jupitus, was infidelity. Yes, you weren’t married to luna Nesta when you had an affair with my mother, but you were committed to her because the very next day you married her.” Alpha Vidar was red with rage and so was luna Nesta. Zephyr smiled at both their reactions. “Do you even have an idea what you are talking about?” Luna Nesta said angrily. “Ilana Darkken, the former commander of magic defense of the Jupitus pack, my mother. Do you remember this name, luna, Alpha Vidar?” Zephyr said, and luna’s pale face stared into nothingness thoughtfully. She placed her hand on her mouth as if some realization had dawned on her. Then she peered at Alpha Vidar with wide, doubtful eyes, questioning him. “What is he talking about?” “Oh, I remember,
Faking the Mate Bond 108. The worst of the worst
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Faking the Mate Bond 109. Two things
[Kazeal’s POV] “Did your memories return?” He asked, and I nodded once. “Thought so. Do you remember everything now?” I shook my head. “Only until I stopped you from spreading the flames in Goredom and Gloratia,” I said. Suddenly, I was conscious of every breath I took in his presence. As if one wrong breath and every other breath in this world would cease to exist. He tensed his brows thoughtfully as he sat on the chair across the circular table I was sitting around. “Where exactly was that?” “Right in this tower. In the magic crystal chamber,” I said. “Hmm. Yeah, I get it now. So you still don’t remember the whole thing?” I studied his body language and nodded. It was already difficult to read him before and now it seemed impossible to tell what he was thinking with his poker face and impassive voice. “I don’t remember the details either. It is a lifetime ago memory that too in a state when I wasn’t even in my right mind. But I think the reason you don’t have memories afte
Faking the Mate Bond 110. My days and nights
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Faking the Mate Bond 111. A soulful melody
[Diana’s POV] I was in no mood for a party, much less celebrate my birthday, but— “Sure,” I said with a smile. “I will wish for a good job as a birthday gift this time…” “Done,” father said. “... from God,” I said and father dropped his excitedly lifted broad shoulders. I chuckled. After we finished our dinner, father and I strolled in the garden. “What kind of job are you looking for?” He asked. “Something that will make me an instant millionaire,” I joked. “You already are. If you combine all the properties that’s in your name and lands, you already are a multi-millionaire, little one,” he said. “That’s your money, father. Not mine. You are generous enough to give it to me,” I said, and we silently strolled for some time. “You have grown up so fast, Diana. The way you are handling yourself makes me so proud of you.” “You shouldn’t be. Because of me, you have to hear all kinds of things from the elders.” “Don’t worry about those old men. They keep blabbering all the time.
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Faking the Mate Bond 140. Blank pages and words
Faking the Mate Bond 139. Light through darkness
Faking the Mate Bond 138. Illusion of traps
Faking the Mate Bond 137. War and aftermath
Faking the Mate Bond 136. Don't blame me
Faking the Mate Bond 135. She's gone
Faking the Mate Bond 134. Let's rewrite our stars
