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ZAIA. His acceptance of my decision feels like a wave of serenity washing over me. My lungs no longer feel like the air is being squeezed from them. I can finally breathe, finally try to move on from the torment of my own mind. I need to heal before I can even consider being with another. His bro
VALERIE. Zaia has made her decision. It wasn’t what I expected or wanted for them, but just the way she respected and had my back when it came to Jai, I will do the same. It’s been three days since and she’s handed the title back to Sebastian. I’ve chosen to remain here. I know it’s what Jai woul
“Anyway, Valerie, Atticus tells me you are a doctor, so are you like a doctor, doctor? Fully qualified?” Shelby asks me. “Yes, fully qualified and definitely a doctor, doctor,” I answer with a smile. “I told you that, Mom,” Atticus adds. “I’m making conversation. Shush you.” Shelby counters, wavi
FIVE YEARS LATER ~ ZAIA. “Thank you, Alpha Cole, I appreciate it. We’ll speak after the holidays then?” I answer, smiling at the man on the screen. He beams and gives me a nod. “You are most welcome, Alpha Zaia, that sounds great. We will meet two full moons from now then.” “I will look forward
A scream leaves my lips, my vision darkening. I have been in active labour for far too long… everyone around me is exhausted and so am I… Birthing my prince is so much harder than the twins. The door flies open and Sebastian rushes inside, his hair is a mess from having run his hand through it cou
ZAIA. He shrugs, looking at me as if I had just accused him wrongly. “I don’t know,” he says, feigning innocence as he turns when Sia comes into view. “Sia is causing problems.” Mhmm, I’m sure that is as far from the truth as possible. Her long auburn hair is in a high ponytail, and she’s all dr
“Oh, piece of cake.” Zion winks, “I did ok.” He had spontaneously joined in on a winter competition last week and placed first. “More than okay, he placed first,” I say, making them all turn to me. My heart thuds, wishing I didn’t speak as Sebastian tilts his head, walking past the children. “I
SEBASTIAN. I duck another snowball as the boys pair off against me and Sia and I can’t help but chuckle when Xander falls into the snow, but it does not deter him as he clambers to his feet, almost growling in annoyance. But even as I enjoy this time with the kids, I can’t get the image of Zaia ou