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ZAIA. “Think Zaia… think…” I mutter as I feel under the floorboards once again. I need it, not only to track the Sable but to find Dad. Those I have sent out to search for him have so far found nothing, as I feared. I refuse to let this put me down. This goal is all that is keeping me going stron
How do I get to the under-the-stair closet in someone else’s home? A sudden thought comes to me and taking a deep breath, I step out of the car, shouldering my bag and walk to the door. Ringing the bell, I wait. It's opened soon by a man in his late forties. “Hello… Alpha?” he looks confused befo
ZAIA. Night has fallen and I’m sitting in the lounge with Jai, Valerie, and Atticus whilst the children play before the fire. “So we don’t really know how much is needed… or exactly how to use it,” Atticus says as he examines the pouch. Rain is pouring down outside, and it’s rather windy. Somehow
Jai sighs and shakes his head. “Zaia, it’s not that. We were just concerned, Se- The Black Beast he… I don’t know. I feel we need to talk to him-” “Do not question me. As far as I am concerned, The Black Beast is just another enemy. From this day forward, I expect you all to remember that. He betra
“I’m sorry Sia…” He says guiltily. She shakes her head and smiles up at him. “I’m sorry too, Zion...” I can’t help but smile at them both as Zion takes her hand and gently leads her to the bed. “Come on, let’s get ready for bed then.” He tells her. “Mommy Sia’s medicine!” he adds before hurrying
ZAIA. Blow after blow… The pain in my body is screaming at me to stop, to take a break and breathe… but I don’t want to. I refuse to. This is a way to release the rage inside of me and it’s… empowering. “Zaia… let’s take a break.” Atticus’s breathless voice comes as he grabs my fist, yanking me
“I mean… would it be fair to the woman I settle for when I am in love with someone else?” his voice is quiet, but his words are clear. I look across at him. “I’m not worth it,” I say quietly as I sit up. “I told you I’ll wait. Even if there’s no end… I’ll still wait.” He sits up, but I refuse to l
“And I’m beginning to not like you again,” Jai mutters. “Jai, I’m just trying to help.” Atticus says, a sliver of irritation in his voice. “Yeah, what I’m seeing is you getting a little too cosy the moment Seb isn’t in the picture.” Jai shoots back. “Jai!” Valerie says as Atticus stands up his ey