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
Lucas’s POVI watched the video over and over again wondering how the woman was the one in the video as I shook my head every time I watched them interact with each other.He had said he felt a certain pull with her. Now I knew why.But she was pregnant. Was the baby his?I needed to find her. I had no idea where she would be but I knew I would start from her home.Calling the team, I took her address from them and started for her house.I wanted to get there in time to know if she was still there.With my foot flooring the gas pedal, I zoomed through traffic and headed for her house.Just as I got to her house, I found her father clearing the little garden by the side of the house and waved to him.He waved back and was quite friendly unlike the reports I had heard about him being unfriendly to a lot of people.“So, beta, what brings you here?”I looked around. “Your daughter. I’m here for her.”His eyes showed me he was not willing to talk about thy subject. But I had to try. The fa
Lucas’s POV“Where is he?” She asked in fear.On hearing that the alpha was sick, she immediately called her father and canceled her plans to leave the pack and asked me to take her to the alpha.Willow joined us but Kayla didn’t want to stay with her so she dragged me and we rushed to my car.I floored the car through traffic, making it to the palace just in time as she got out and ran into the palace.I followed her in, making the way for her so no one would stand before her and question her for being in there.We got to the room and there we found the elders, the judges and the former alpha standing at the foot of the bed.They immediately saw Kayla and frowned with the former alpha stepping forward.“Why are you here?” He growled. “Do you have any right to be here?”“I…” she tried talking as he shut her up before raising his hand to smack her, but I acted just in time and held his hand from getting to her face.He looked at me in shock, taking his hand slowly away from me.“Lucas?
Lucas’s POV“Mara,” I sighed. “We need to talk.”This sounded serious to her as her eyes widened but it was clear she didn’t want to do it with me. She was scared of what I would say.“How about we take a walk down the garden?” I suggested as she nodded before following me out.I strode purposefully through the castle halls, cloak billowing behind me. I didn’t care if she followed me or not, I wanted her to be away from the alpha.I found some of the elders at the stairs talking about what they had seen but the minute they saw me they shut up.Such political machinations were the last thing Zach needed focusing on during recovery. Steeling my resolve, I emerged into the grand receiving hall just as formal introductions between me and some people were wrapping up, spotlight falling upon me while more generals came to ask me how the king was faring.“He’s fine. Now please, if you’ll pardon me,” I said before moving by them.As Mara and I strolled through the paths beneath a canopy of b
Zach’s POVFog and shadows swirled at the edges of my consciousness as I slowly emerged from the deep slumber that had claimed me for so long. Muffled voices and muted footsteps echoed distantly, registering as a confusing buzz in my muddled state. What was going on? I thought to myself as I struggled to stay awake, not to be climbed back by the darkness.Groans escaped chapped lips as I fought to peel crusty eyelids open, flickering vision struggling to adjust to blinding daylight after so many days closed in darkness. Blinking away gritty tears, blurred shapes began moving above my vulnerable form. Familiar designs and furnishings came into hazy focus, confirming I was still within the sanctuary of my palace chambers. Yet an uncustomary hustle and bustle made the usual stillness different, an edge of tension lacing about the tones from beyond my limited view.Who was running about? And what was seriously going on? At least I knew where I was but it didn’t change the fact that I
Kayla’s POVI was lying when I told him that he should not drop the relationship he had with Mara. I absolutely wanted him to drop it and I didn’t care if she cried about it or not.To be honest, yes I did feel bad about having to watch him go for someone else. I didn’t even want him to reject Mara since I was not in support of it as I knew how it felt. But on the other hand, I hated how Mara had been hostile to me from day one.I couldn’t understand this behavior. But I knew it was because Mara’s supposed mate wanted me and not her so that was the reason why she must have hated me really well.“Please, I still have feelings for you,” Zach said. “If you don’t want me to reject Mara then what do you want me to do?”“Be with her. She deserves the best.”“And you don’t?”I sighed. He was making things harder for me but either way, I was not going to let him guilt trip me into doing anything I didn’t want to do.Lucas came into the room as I vowed to him before leaving.I needed some air.