Chapter 3

Zara's POV

Keep it together, Zara, I started telling myself. This isn’t the time to lose control. I’ve planned everything too carefully. If they catch even a hint of my confusion, it could ruin everything. 

"Why do you have that look on your face?" Dax’s voice cuts through my thoughts. He steps closer, his towering presence almost suffocating. "You didn’t think we’d forget you, did you?" 

I raise an eyebrow, my lips curling into a smirk. "Forget me? Please." I tilt my head slightly, locking eyes with him. "I’m unforgettable." 

Luca chuckles, stepping forward to stand beside me. "You’re not wrong about that, but you’ve been hard to find. Avoiding us wasn’t the smartest move, Zara. After the lovely night we all had" 

Damn!!! Does this mean I have made out with them? Wow…. Nicee…. 

I shrug nonchalantly, though inside, I’m still scrambling for answers. "Maybe I like a little mystery. Keeps things interesting.", I said, biting my lower lips lustfully.

Ryker’s hand tightens on my shoulder, and I can feel the heat of his gaze. "Interesting? You think running from your mates is just... a game?" 

I laugh softly, meeting his eyes. "A game? I didn’t realize I was playing one." My voice is calm, steady, even though the weight of the situation presses down on me. "But if I was... looks like I’m winning." 

Kade watches me closely, his eyes dark and unreadable. "Winning, huh? You sure about that?" I don’t flinch, keeping my tone cool. "You tell me." 

“I like her already”, Kade said even as he smiled sheepishly. 

“Sorry for intruding, what can I offer you all.” Alpha Theron said still bowing respectfully. 

"It’s alright, Alpha Theron," Kade says, his voice calm but dismissive. "This isn’t our first time here, so no need to be accommodating. We’ve gotten what we came for, and we won’t be staying for the rest of the party." 

The Alpha stammers, "W-what do you mean, your majesty?" 

Before he can finish, Dax roars, making Theron shrink back in fear. "Don’t speak unless spoken to," Dax growls. "We’re leaving, as my brother said. Enjoy the rest of the party without us." 

Luca sighs, clearly annoyed. "You don’t have to yell to make a point, Dax." His hand tightens around mine, grounding me in the moment. 

Suddenly, a voice cuts through the tension. "Where are you taking her?" Mila’s voice is filled with venom. "She’s nothing but a wh—" 

Luca’s hand snaps around her throat before she can finish. "Don’t you dare," he growls, his voice like ice. "Say one ill word about her, and I will end you. She’s part of us, and she will be respected just as we are." 

Mila gasps for air, her eyes wide with fear as Luca loosens his grip, but not before giving her a warning look. Alpha Theron watches helplessly as they guide me away from the pack. 

"Father, you can’t let this happen!" Mila’s voice cracks with desperation. "She’s taking my man away! I was the reason they were invited, not Zara! You can’t let this happen, not on my watch!" She’s trying to hold back her tears, but I can hear the sob in her voice. 

"Calm down, Mila. It’s not the end of the world," Selene laughs, but it only fuels Mila’s rage. She slams her head against the wall in frustration. 

"Get a hold of yourself, Mila!" Alpha Theron commands, his voice sharp. Mila storms off, retreating to her chambers. 

"Go after your sister, Aria," Alpha Theron orders. "She wouldn’t want to see the other side of me. “Sorry for my daughter’s manner” Alpha Theron apologizes. 

“She better watch it!”, Luca said angrily. “ I wouldn’t want to make her pay for disrespecting us”.

I grab Ryker’s face, pulling him close with a smirk that screams, enough is enough. "Let’s cut the drama, Ryker," I say, my voice dripping with authority and a hint of seduction. "We don’t need to crash this mess of a party they’ve got going here. Let’s all go create our own." 

I see the shift in his eyes as he realizes I’m done playing nice. He releases me without hesitation, his cocky smile fading just enough to know I’m in control. Kade, Dax, and Luca are watching me, their eyes widening in a mix of admiration and something more primal. 

"Damn, girl," Kade mutters, clearly impressed. "You really do have the sauce." He steps closer, his hand finding its way to my waist, gripping it with just enough pressure to make my pulse quicken. "Can’t wait to get a taste of you," he whispers, his lips brushing against my ear, while Ryker steps back, giving me space. 

“Careful, Kade,” I whispered, my voice low and sultry. “You might not be able to handle what I’ve got.” 

His grip tightened, and I could feel his chest rise sharply as I pulled back, letting my fingers trail down his arm in a teasing touch. I caught Dax watching me, his gaze dark and full of hunger. Luca’s eyes were glued to me too, his lips parted slightly like he was trying to control himself. 

I let my eyes sweep over all of them, my confidence radiating in every move. “You all want a taste?” I asked, my voice dripping with seduction. “Then you’ll have to earn it.” 

Dax’s jaw clenched, but he couldn’t hide the lust burning in his eyes. “Oh, we will, sweetheart,” he growled, stepping closer.“ But don’t think we’ll make it easy for you.” 

I chuckled softly, running my tongue over my lips. “I like a challenge,” I said, holding their gaze, daring them to take the next step. 

Why am I loving this? First I am reborn, then I set my killers up, and now, I’m leaving the party with the The Standon quadruplets. Am I fucking dreaming? 

Time to shake some tables…….