DrakeI swallowed hard, my eyes wide as I read the letter. “Beside you is a small box wrapped with something,” it said. My heart raced as I looked down and saw the small package. I reached for it, my hands shaking. My mind raced, wondering what it could be. Slowly, I unwrapped the package, my heart pounding. I opened the box, and my blood ran cold. Inside was my Zelda’s head, her eyes wide and vacant. I felt like I was going to be sick, the world spinning around me. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.I let out a bloodcurdling scream, causing Madeline, my beta, and Zelda's father to rush inside. “What is it?” they both asked, their faces full of worry. But I was in shock, unable to speak. My eyes were still fixated on the contents of the box, unable to look away. The room started to spin as I struggled to catch my breath. I felt like I was going to pass out, my mind racing with thoughts of what this could mean. “Can you please tell us what's wrong?” Madeline pleaded, but I was fr
Zelda“Amelia,” I whispered, the word catching in my throat. “How dare you,” she said, her voice low and threatening. Before I could react, she slapped me hard across the face. The sting of her hand was a shock, and I almost fell to the ground. But I managed to keep my balance, though my head was spinning. “How dare you pronounce my name in your dirty mouth, you bitch,” she hissed, her eyes full of hatred. I knew that I was in serious trouble.It had never occurred to me that Amelia, of all people, would resort to something as extreme as kidnapping. I had known she had an unhealthy obsession with Drake, but I never thought she would take it this far. I had always considered her to be a kind and caring person who was just obsessed, someone who would never stoop to such a level. But now, I was faced with the reality that my perception of her had been wrong. I had been betrayed, and the worst part was that I never saw it coming. I should have known better than to trust her, but I had
DrakeIt was strange — usually the Mind-link connection between myself and Amelia was instantaneous and effortless. But now, I struggled to reach her, feeling a strange block that I had never experienced before. It was as if something were standing in the way, a barrier that I couldn't breach. Could it be possible she had betrayed me? That would explain why I couldn't reach her through the Mind link. It was said that when one cannot reach any pack member he or she has committed an atrocity, except if the person is your mate, then the person is in trouble or has betrayed the pack members.“Go get me Amelia,” I said to my beta, my voice low and urgent. He nodded, turning to go without another word. “Why do you need Amelia?” Madeline asked, her voice dripping with disdain. I ignored her, my gaze fixed on the door as I waited for my beta to return. I felt drained, my strength sapped by whatever was preventing me from reaching Amelia through the Mind link. A part of me was afraid of wh
ZeldaA surge of anger rose within me, and before I could stop myself, I spat in her face. A look of fury flashed across her eyes, but I didn't care. I felt powerless, and helpless in this situation. The only thing I could think of was to lash out in some way, and this was the only thing I could do. I watched as she wiped the spit from her face, her hand shaking with rage. But still, I didn't care. I just wanted to scratch her face, to make her feel the way I felt. I could feel the tension in the air, the violence threatening to break out.She grabbed the belt from her waist, holding it tightly in her hand. I braced myself for what was to come. The belt cracked against my skin, the pain searing through me. But I didn't feel it. I couldn't feel anything, except for the grief that consumed me. She had taken my child away from me, a child I had never even met. I felt a deep, searing pain in my heart, a pain that no amount of physical pain could ever compare to. My entire world had been
DrakeI slammed my shoulder into the door, feeling the wood crack and splinter under the force of my impact. The door burst open, and I stumbled into the room. And there she was, my sweet Zelda, bound and gagged, her face covered by a hood. My heart stopped, my blood running cold. I rushed to her, pulling the hood off her head. Her eyes were wide with terror, her skin pale and drawn. “Zelda,” I gasped, my voice breaking. I untied her hands and feet, my hands shaking with fear and adrenaline.I held Zelda close, her body trembling in my arms. I could feel her heartbeat, fast and erratic, against my chest. As my guards apprehended the culprit, I gently stroked Zelda's hair, trying to soothe her. Her skin was clammy, her eyes hollow. As I held her, I noticed the bloodstains on her clothes, the fabric torn and ragged. I pressed my face to her hair, breathing in the familiar scent of her, trying to reassure myself that she was still here, still alive.“Zelda,” I said, my voice shaking.
ZeldaI struggled to open my eyes, as if something was holding them shut. But I forced them open, wincing as the world spun around me. The room was a blur of colors and shapes, my vision distorted. I closed my eyes again, the effort of keeping them open too much to bear. A moment later, I tried again, this time forcing myself to focus on one thing at a time. My head was pounding, a dull ache behind my eyes. Slowly, the world began to come into focus.I felt a hand on my arm, helping me to sit up. I opened my eyes, meeting the concerned gaze of Drake. “Be careful,” he said, his voice soft and gentle. “You have been through a lot.” I let out a small smile, grateful for his support. I leaned back against the pillows, closing my eyes again. I could feel the exhaustion weighing me down, my body still trembling from the ordeal. I let my mind drift, trying to relax.The memories came rushing back to me. The pain, the terror, the fear. And then, the betrayal. I sat up, my eyes blazing. “Whe
ZeldaThe doctor looked at me, his eyes scanning my face for clues. “Who are you visiting?” he asked, his voice gentle but probing. I hesitated, not wanting to say Amelia's name out loud. It felt too dangerous, too vulnerable. But the doctor's gaze lingered on Drake, his brow furrowed with concern. “Someone important,” I said finally, my voice barely above a whisper. “Someone I need to check on.” The doctor nodded, understanding in his eyes. “I'm going to need to take some of your time,” the doctor said, and I nodded, resigned to the fact that this visit would take longer than I had hoped. Drake moved to sit beside me on the bed, his reassuring presence weight next to me. The doctor sat on the couch opposite us, his face calm and reassuring. “The results are in,” the doctor said, his voice measured and calm. But as he handed the results to me, I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, the air around us growing thick and heavy. Drake's hand reached for mine, but even his touch
Zelda“What?” I said, my voice, rising in pitch. I felt like I must have misheard him. There was no way this was true. I opened my mouth to ask him to repeat himself, my voice trembling. “She's pregnant with the Alpha's child,” he said again, his voice firm. My heart felt like it had stopped beating. I was frozen, unable to process what I was hearing. All I could feel was a deep, all-consuming sense of betrayal.I turned to look at Drake, hoping for an explanation, but he avoided my gaze. My heart sank as I realized what this meant. “How did you find out?” I asked, my voice hollow. “She collapsed, and when I called the doctor, he said she was pregnant,” he said, his words slow and deliberate. “When he asked who, she said it was the Alpha.” A deep, guttural sob escaped my lips. I felt like I was going to be sick. How could this be happening? How could this be real?Amelia started to laugh, a harsh, mocking sound that grated on my nerves. I couldn't take it anymore. I turned and ra