Zane's POVHave you ever been thrust into a situation so dire that you had to take the worst possible action because you hoped it would bring the best results?“You're a fucking idiot, absolutely insufferable.” Artem cursed. I had released him, knowing this would happen. I let him rain all sorts of unprintable words on me because I knew I deserved it.“At least I was able to save her.” The words were more of a consolation to myself than anything else. “But at what cost, damnit?! We lost our mate for the second fucking time because you're just too weak to protect her. You can't protect anyone. How long will this go on? You've practically lost everyone in your life because of your powerlessness.” Artem seethed.His words would hurt….. They would if I wasn't already broken beyond repair. I'm so deep in despair that crying just wouldn't be enough to express the depth of how I'm feeling right now.My heart has been torn to shreds. I've hurt the one I love the most in this world and it fee
Zane's POVI tried my best not to give off any sign of fear.“Let go of her right now, Zane. If I have to repeat myself again, I'll just let the gun do the talking.” Blade gritted, his tone carrying a serious warning. I hate being caught off guard, I hate everything that's happening right now.I hesitated and Blade turned off the safety. Seeing no other option, I took my hands of Isla and she spluttered, coughing uncontrollably and gasping for air.“How dare you do this, Blade? You betrayed your Alpha, you betrayed your entire Pack, you threw away your years of service just to work for Isla? You're a fucking coward.” I spat annoyed and Blade tsked.“You're the last person I need to hear that crap from. Nothing about you screams brave or courageous to me. You have no right to question my loyalty to this Pack. I don't serve you, Zane. My loyalties lie with your late parents and if they were still with us, they would have done anything to save this Pack from ruin, even if it meant disca
Zane's POV “What the actual fuck, Zane?! Have you gone mad?! Do you really think I'll let you sacrifice our pup after we've waited so long for his arrival? You're fucking bonkers if you think I'd let you do that.” Artem raged within me.I could feel him fighting, clawing his way at the back of mind, trying desperately to breach my defenses and take control.But I did what I do best. I shut him out, sealed him in tight.“I'm sorry, Artem but we can't be emotional right now. We can always have another child but I can't bear to lose Jaselyn, I wouldn't be able to survive it, Artem. I'd die with her. I just…… I have to save her no matter what it takes.” I pleaded with him, going firm at the last part.Artem still refused to submit. He kept fighting, raging. I feared he would break free and go rogue if I didn't keep my defenses secure and high up.“Good. Now you're finally speaking my language. After you betrayed and abandoned me, I swore I would ruin your life with Jaselyn no matter what
Rion's POVSomething felt off. It truly did. Despite the horrible accusations made by Zane against Jaselyn and I at the party, I felt something else emanating from Zane, an undercurrent of strong emotions that didn't really feel like anger, it felt more like a silent plea for help.It completely clashed with everything he was saying and doing. I chose to believe in the years I've known him rather than the little display he was putting on.Another wave of uneasiness in my gut proved that it wasn't just my imagination, something is indeed wrong. Somehow. Somewhere. It's unnerving having this strange sense of foreboding, like you can tell something is about to go horribly wrong but you have no idea what, so you're granted no other option than to sit on your hands and watch the events unfold.It made me feel helpless. I hate feeling helpless. And that's exactly why I tried to reach out to Zane. The accusations, especially his inconsiderate words, caught me off guard, yes, but….. I wanted
Rion's POV “Well, that's never going to happen. You're always going to be the villain in my eyes, Jinu and for good reason. Besides, you don't belong in this Pack. You don't know Zane like I do, you have no right to give opinions.” I sneered.He sniffed and wiped his tears.“You're right, I'm sorry. I just wanted to help you. But I'm pretty sure the Alpha left the palace, I'm also confident he has some kind of connection or relationship with Isla.I hope you can find him and bring him back and all of this can finally be over.” Jinu spoke wistfully and I left, not having the time to engage in more words with him.It felt absolutely redundant.At the same time, I couldn't help but ponder on what he had said. He had overhead Zane on the phone with Isla of all people. If he actually is telling the truth then does that mean…..No.It couldn't possibly be, right? That weird energy in the room, him holding himself back; have I been misinterpreting it this whole time?Is Zane truly acting th
Rion's POVI paced up and down relentlessly. It had been only a few minutes since the doctor asked me to leave the room so she could work but it felt like forever.“Rion dear, is something wrong? You seem distressed.” I turned to see Luna Daryna approaching me.“It's Jaselyn, something’s wrong. She collapsed in the bathroom.” I informed her and she gasped.“Oh my goodness, will she be alright? What could possibly be wrong?” She thought out loud.“I have no idea, I just….. I just have a bad feeling about all of this. Given the fact that she lost her son and then got rejected by Zane, I can understand the heartbreak and I'm truly worried for her.” I blurted, resuming my pacing and Luna Daryna placed a hand on my shoulder.“It'll be alright, don't worry. She has the Moon goddess by her side and she has you so nothing could possibly happen to her. It's obvious just how much you c
Rion's POVI sat down by her bedside, watching her sleep. She had been dressed in a gown and a few hours had already passed but she was yet to wake up.Her hand laid lazily in mine as my mind wandered over the events of the last few days. Her hand stirred, fingers moving in my grasp.“Jas?” I called and watched as her eyes fluttered open gently.Her eyes remained half closed, confusion glazing her brown orbs but I called to her again and her gaze finally fell on me.“Rion.” Her voice was dry, cracked.“It's alright, you'll be fine.” I assured her and I saw a tear slip down the side of her eye.“I…… I feel weird. My chest hurts and it feels like my heart is pounding so hard it'll give out. It's hard to breathe. I feel nauseous as well, my head is heavy and I….. I'm missing my son.” She said slowly, voice still raspy. It made my heart ache.“I'm sorry, Jas
Zane's POVI have no idea how I managed to pull it off. Rejecting Jaselyn for the second time is the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. The agony, the torture of the words that left my very own mouth was indescribable.And even though I keep reminding myself that it had to be done, it still isn't enough.I held onto a practiced stoicism with all my might and said those cruel words without breaking down but the minute I left that room, it came crashing down. Tears I couldn't hold back, sorrow like a broken dam. And so I ran like a coward, like I always do.I left because I needed to breathe, I couldn't keep up the charade of false pride. I'd lost my child and my mate on the very same day and all because I was too weak to protect them.I burn for Jaselyn, I truly do but I'm half the man she deserves. She deserves so much more and I've brought her pain and suffering when I….. when I was supposed to be her salvation.It pains