[Amor’s POV] Vampires had been after Zeve. I knew it from the very beginning. They were there when I attacked the Enver pack and they followed Zeve to the cave she hid in. Although because of my presence they didn’t dare come out of their hiding, I could smell the stinking burnt blood in the air that day, a typical vampiric scent. I was expecting them to be some shady royalties, but— “What a pleasant surprise?” Coincidentally, Kaltain and I said the same words at the same time. He brushed back his hood, revealing his disgusting smile and even more disgusting face. “And I was wondering where did the greatest alpha of all time disappear in such a short time with his new toy he stole from my dear friend, Chaz Enver? Seems like our alpha knows the art of invisibility.” He yammered. “Seems like your mother forgot to feed you her blood so you don’t know how to behave with a lady.” I said. He smirked obnoxiously, “and your mother didn’t breastfeed you enough with the divine milk for
[Zeve’s POV] While Kaltain dragged me upstairs, I saw Amor fall on the ground face-down. Blood drained from my body. The only thought running through my head was to dash to him. Mayavi’s menacing eyes met mine, and she smirked. Lifting her brows, she waved her finger in a goodbye gesture. She did something bad to Amor. I had a terrible feeling about it. But what did she do? My mouth turned dry as my heart thundered in my chest. My steps sometimes fell on the stairs, sometimes Kaltain just dragged me, never bothering if my legs hurt or sprained. Since Amor came into my life, I had never been dragged like that. It reminded me of the times I spent in the Enver pack and all those dark memories I wanted to bury and forget about. Being dragged like that was in my daily routine. I saw Mayavi strut towards Polaris, “no! Let me go! Leave me! Don’t touch Polaris! Leave him alone!” I screaming, trying to free myself, but Kaltain’s bruising grip tightened around my wrist. “Looks like yo
[Zeve’s POV] “Hahaha! Who did you call? Your kidnapper? That thief who stole you from me? Tell me, my pet. Did he touch you? Can’t blame him. No man can resist your perfect, beautiful body? But I don’t enjoy sharing what’s mine with anyone else. Ever wondered why your mate never touched you?” He chuckled, and I gulped, panting in horror. “Amor!” My voice cracked. “Amor!” I cried out. It’s scary. I am scared. Please come, Amor. Please! “Ugh!” He sighed annoyingly and rolled his eyes. “Unfortunately, the person you are calling is already dead. Please try again. Never.” “NO, HE IS NOT! HE CAN’T! HE WILL COME, HE ALWAYS DOES! AMOR!” Like he once instructed, I curled myself in the shrimp position, covering my head with my hands. Kaltain gritted his teeth, “let’s see who saves you today…” He reached out for my breeches. I shut my eyes tightly. He grabbed my knees, forcing them apart. There was a strong gush, and I felt his filthy touch disappear. I heard a loud crash followed by s
[Zeve’s POV] I remained in the protective stance for a very long period, fearing that she might attack again, but she was gone. Mayavi and Kaltain were gone. God knows what was happening to me. It was as if something inside me was fluctuating vigorously. Something within my body in my internal system was breaking through its limits. My cheeks stung. They were probably swollen. My stomach was cramping, my feet were bruised, my head was bleeding from one side and I felt like throwing up. “Amor…” I could hear his ceasing of breaths. I slid to my knees beside him and examined his body. His lips had turned blue and so was the condition of every other part of his body. “Amor! Amor!” I touched his cheek from the back of my palm and immediately withdrew my hands. He was cold. In an impulse, I placed my ear over his chest. His heart was still beating, but irregular and faint beats. I felt his faint breaths on my finger under his nose. I looked around the room frantically. What sh
[Zeve’s POV] I opened my eyes in an opulent bed in a lavishly decorated room. The room was in a golden and black aesthetic with light beige and red shades. It looked like a room in the Royal inn. A maid came to me and stood by the bed. “My lady, how are you feeling?” she asked. I touched the bandage wrapped around my head and the pain that hammered into my head, my back, my stomach, and my cheeks. For a few seconds, my mind was completely blank. I couldn’t remember a thing that had happened. I shut my eyes, wincing from my entire face. “Amor! Where is he? How is he?” I asked impatiently. I flung away the blanket from myself and got on my feet just to stumble and fall on the bed again. My head was spinning. The maid held me, “my lady, please do not stress yourself. Lady Lucella has given you medicines that might cause you dizziness. She asked you to rest…” “Where is Amor?” I asked, firmly. The only person I cared about was Amor at that moment. “Alpha has been in another room
[Zeve’s POV] According to Lucella, Amor was fighting the poison from within and that was why he was still alive. His reasons for staying alive were indeed stronger than any poison. I should have been in his place — a person whose only reason to survive is to live. Only if I could switch our places… I walked to Lucella and hugged her. “I know you can because it’s only you who can. If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know.” Lucella wiped off her tears, nodded with a sniffle, and went back to creating new antidotes. I sat beside Amor on the bed. His breaths were faltering, like my patience and hope. I wanted to do something for him, but what could I do? I was helpless. Seeing him impassive reminded me of myself when I was beaten by the girls of my class and left all alone in the abandoned washroom. Water flooded the floor. My back was completely cold, but my body was too numb to feel anything. I felt like it would be better if I never woke up again and th
[Zeve’s POV] “No, wait! You said it was about Alpha’s condition. Please let me know what you wanted to say...” I held Zahir’s hand. I would take any hope, any cue, any help. I would do anything to help Amor. I held back my tears. It was no time to get overwhelmed and ruin everything. “I will act on my will now and will be completely responsible for all the consequences that come with it. Please excuse us,” I told Morfan and ushered Zahir to my room. “My lady, I can’t allow that.” Morfan said, earning a glared from me. “It is about Amor’s condition. If anything happens to him because of the delay you cause, I will report you to treason. Not as a luna, but as a part of public in the werewolf public council.” I never thought the political knowledge Amor had been feeding into my mind now and then would actually come in handy. Knowing my rights not just as a person with rank also as a commoner was a necessity in this world of complex politics. “That is a huge statement you are mak
[Zeve’s POV] Thoughts seemed to have vanished, my heart became impassive, my body was trying to comprehend what my mind couldn’t. I was suddenly feverish, and a strange heat accumulated between my legs. Amor’s bare chest flashed in my memories. Him grabbing my shoulders in pain, his placing his forehead on my neck. His breaths brushing my skin. My body sensitively reacting to his every touch, my heart screaming unholy thoughts to my mind while my mind pondering all over his body, his biceps, his muscular arms, his veiny hands, his chest, his neck… I turned around, hiding my flushed face from Zahir and Morfan. My face was burning to the point I was almost sweating. Digging my teeth into my lower lips, I tensed every muscle in my body. I clenched my hands, placing them on my cleavage. My chest was rising and falling briskly as the only person, the only body in my mind was — Amor’s. The feel of his broad palm when he seized my wrist, his abs tightening when I touched him, his eye