Zach’s POVI forced a smile, trying to push aside my doubts. "Yeah, I'm fine," I replied, my tone lacking the conviction I wished it possessed.We continued the walk in silence, the weight of unspoken words hanging heavy in the air. I couldn't help but feel a pang of regret, not only for the pain I had caused Kayla but also for the potential I had let slip away with Mara.As we got out of the garden, leaving the palace and reached a park in the pack, I found solace in the serenity of nature surrounding us. I took a moment to breathe in the fresh air, to clear my mind seeing as I was still troubled. And in that moment of clarity, I realized that I needed to face the truth. I needed to confront my own actions and the consequences they had brought upon me and those around me.Turning to Mara, I mustered the courage to speak my truth. "Mara, I need to be honest with you," I began, my voice tinged with regret as I hoped she would understand and not have my head. "I think... I think I mad
Zach’s POVFor the next couple of days, I found out that anytime I hung out with Mara, my wolf was quiet. That was not what I had heard about mates and this meant we were not soulmates as I had dropped the relationship between us.My wolf was supposed to be ecstatic but that excitement only came anytime I looked at my phone and found a picture of Kayla.All the evidence that Mara was my mate was there - the unique smell and the urge to mark her, jealousy when I saw her with other unmated males and possessiveness. Especially since my wolf acknowledged Mara was my mate by taking over and saying the word ‘mate’ when we met at the hall on the day of the mating ceremony. I was confused about what was going on.Why was I feeling this way?My phone rang as I looked at it to find out it was Mateo.Picking it up, I heard him yelling for my help. Another rogue battle and I was needed.I lazily got out of bed and slowly changed into my outfit just when the second call came in.“Where are you?!”
Zach’s POVMateo clapped me on the back, a proud smile on his face."See? You did it, Alpha. You pushed through. Now, let's go grab a drink and talk about this romance trouble of yours. We'll figure it out together."I was glad to hear that and for once, I was grateful for my friend's unwavering support. I knew that no matter what happened with Kayla, I had a brother in arms who would always have my back. But I didn’t want to let go of her. She was very important to me.***While we celebrated at the bar on our victory, my heart pounded with a mix of exhilaration and relief at how we had fought and won over the rogues. The air was thick with the scent of smoke and sweat, but the atmosphere was charged with a sense of triumph as everyone screamed and yelled for joy. I excused myself and headed for the balcony to have an alone time and think deeply about what was going on as Mateo approached me with a curious glint in his eyes."Hey, Alpha," Mateo said, slapping me on the back. "You
Kayla’s POVI stood in front of the mirror, my hands trembling as I adjusted the delicate lace of my dress. Being left at the altar by the man I thought I loved was harsh but now I was going to see him again. I had made up my mind. I would confront him, end things once and for all, and walk away from the pack that had caused me so much pain.It was for the best. I remembered the conversation I had with father a few hours ago that night.“But what if I don’t want to go?” I had asked as the man shrugged.“You can either stay here and argue about why you shouldn’t go or you can see that the pack doesn’t like you and find your way out of here.”“What if I’m not ready to leave?” I was scared while talking to him but he held my hands from across the dinner table and looked into my eyes with a smile.“You’re going to be fine,” he smiled. “All you need to do is make sure everything goes as planned. Get your things ready and get to another pack to start up your own life. You deserve to live,
Kayla’s POV“Kayla I…”“You broke me Zach. I loved you! I gave you everything!”I swiped my hand as I carved out a huge chunk of the tree in anger. He didn’t shiver but I didn’t expect him to. He was a warrior. I could smell the alcohol on him. He was drinking but I didn’t care why. I wanted to be done with him and be on my way home.“You have no idea what I had to endure because I thought you would be there for me. Imagine my disappointment to see you leave me alone on the most important day of my love life. A day I thought you would be with me.”I was tired of talking to him and wanted to get away as soon as I could. I didn’t care anymore. He could jump into a pot of boiling oil and I wouldn’t care less.As I turned to walk away, he reached out, his voice filled with desperation. "Kayla, please! Give me another chance!"Was he crazy?! I had given him a chance with my mothers death and he had treated that like it was nothing. I was done giving him chances.I paused for a moment, my g
Zach’s POVI didn’t need to keep suffering like this. I had done my best to apologize but it was time to move on.With each swing of my sword, I poured my heartache into the relentless movements. The blade sliced through the air, the metallic ring of steel against the air echoing through the night. Tears mingled with the sweat on my brow, my emotions fueling my every strike.Hours passed, but I did not relent. I pushed my body to its limits, my muscles burning with exhaustion. The pain in my heart became a strength, harmonizing with the clash of steel and the rhythm of my pounding heart.As the nights still approached dawn, I collapsed to my knees, my breath ragged and labored. She would be gone by morning if I was correct. And I would never see her again.The exhaustion threatened to consume me, yet I didn’t see the pain going down.Suddenly, I felt dizzy as I closed my eyes and fell to the ground. My body was weak and tired but I didn’t care.I could feel that something was wrong w
Lucas’s POVThe woman entered the room, carrying an air of concern on her face. She possessed a captivating beauty that was impossible to ignore. Her presence alone seemed to command attention, and her sensual features were undeniable.Her features were exquisite, with high cheekbones that brought out her flawless complexion. Her eyes, like pools of liquid sapphire, held vulnerability. They were framed by long, dark lashes that fluttered with every blink, adding an enchanting beauty to her gaze.Her lips were full and inviting, with a natural pout that hinted at a subtle sensuality. They held a shade of soft pink, inviting the touch of any who dared to come close. Her smile, as she greeted the doctors when it graced her face, was radiant, illuminating the room and bringing a sense of warmth to all who beheld it.Her figure was nothing short of captivating. Her curves were perfectly proportioned, accentuated by the way her clothes hugged her body. Her slender waist and gentle curves
Lucas’s POVA bird passed over the plain field in a hurry as I wondered on what my next plan would be. I couldn’t tell anyone outside the palace that the alpha was down. This would cause people to suspect something was wrong.“But the people would ask about the alpha. If they don’t find their alpha, they will act out.”“And we will tell them that the alpha traveled for a meeting in another pack.”That was a lie but there was no other choice but that.I was done talking to the alpha so I nodded and let him go.When I went to the room, I found the doctor talking to Mara.“What’s going on?” I asked as the doctor sighed.“There has been no significant improvement in the alphas' health. He’s still very much down.”This didn’t come as a shock seeing as the alpha didn’t tell me anything concerning Mara being his mate and I didn’t feel any connection between them.“Are you…” before I could ask, Mara walked past me in a rude manner as she ran down the hall.What was her problem?With a sigh, I