ZinaBurning with embarrassment, I rushed back to my room. How could I have been so stupid? I should have turned and left the second I saw him step out of the bathroom.But no, I had stood there like a sex-starved fool, stared at my naked mate, and then ran away like a chicken. He was going to misunderstand things. I didn't leave my room, but I didn't want to sleep in this room, not after last night’s restless hours. To distract myself, I picked up a book from the nightstand—a fantasy novel about dragons. I immersed myself in the story for about two hours, letting the world of fire-breathing creatures and epic battles take me far away from my troubles. Ignoring the hunger pangs in my stomach, I didn’t think about dinner or taking my medication. I knew I was neglecting the baby’s needs, but the last thing I wanted was to bump into Anthony again.Eventually, I put the book down, slid it into the nightstand, and then turned off the lights. “This is your husband's room,” I said, tryin
ZinaVivian’s story seemed sincere, but Anthony's words made me easily doubt what I believed. What if he was telling the truth? What if I had been too quick to judge?After I freshened up that morning, D’Angelo visited. My heart leaped at seeing him, and without thinking, I rushed downstairs and into his arms. He caught me effortlessly and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead.“You shouldn’t do that. My mother-in-law thinks we’re lovers.”He chuckled, clearly amused by the idea. “Why hasn’t she said it to my face?"“Because she’s afraid of you,” I replied with a small smile. “You being an Alpha and all.”He shook his head, still smiling, but his eyes were grave as he looked at me. “Are you okay? I've been worried about you.”I shrugged, not knowing how to answer. How could I possibly explain everything that was happening and I was feeling? “I'm fine. How's Kira?”“She's fine. I want to marry her as soon as possible.”My hand flew to my mouth to suppress my excitement, and I hugged him
ZinaI walked inside. Vivian was sitting on the edge of the couch, her shoulders shaking with silent sobs. Without a second thought, I went over to her and wrapped my arms around her, pulling her into a tight hug. She melted into the embrace, and her tears soaked into my dress. “Take it easy,” I whispered, trying to soothe her. “It’s going to be okay.”I guided her to sit, gently pressing her into the chair, and knelt beside her. Her breath hitched as she wiped her eyes. “I swear on my father's grave that If I see Anthony with any other woman, I'll kill her. If I can’t have him, no one can.”Holy shit!My head began pounding. “Isn't that too extreme?”She let out a cold, humorless laugh. “Oh, come on. Why do you look so unsettled? I’m not going to kill anyone. But I’ll make sure that whoever tries to be with him will wish they hadn’t. I’ll make her life a living hell. That relationship will never stand.”Seeing a side of her I hadn’t noticed before was an eye-opener. Her words were
AnthonyShock and confusion slammed into me when Zina confirmed that Grey had named me his next of kin.Of all the things I expected to hear, this was the last. I tried to make sense of it. Why would Grey, who had a wife and a baby on the way, choose me as his next of kin?Our relationship had always been distant and strained. The few times I’d tried to reach out to him over the years, he’d been so formal that it irritated me. He rarely picked up my calls, and when he did, our conversations were short and awkward.A painful flashback hit me, and I remembered the day Vivian had me arrested and her goons beat me senseless. I hadn’t known then that the loan sharks she had convinced me to take money from were working for her.I had been living with my enemy, completely unaware.Drenched in a pool of blood, I had done the only t
ZinaIt was a war to pull away from Anthony's lips. I couldn't stop kissing him.He made me hungry and brutal with desire. His hands were all over me. He set fire to me, arousing every sense, every fucking thought.Trying to pull away from him was useless because something inside me wouldn't let me. I knew this was a moment of weakness that I would regret later, but I was already doing it, so I might as well enjoy my sin while it lasted.Our tongues slicked together in a tangle of need and passion, and I couldn't seem to bring myself to stop kissing him. His hands roamed over my butt, snacking it and sending a shivery thrill up my spine and making my whole body shudder."Anthony...," I moaned, my fingers tangling in his hair, my arms moving to wrap around him, pulling him closer.He groaned softly when our tongues met again, pressing
ZinaI sat quietly in the passenger seat as Anthony drove me to the hospital. The usual irritation I felt after encountering my mother-in-law didn't bother me.It was the heady, lusty sensations of wanting Anthony and sitting so close to him that filled my senses.He seemed preoccupied with the road as he navigated through the streets. I kept my gaze straight ahead. When we reached the highway, the road opened up, free of traffic, and that’s when I felt his eyes on me. I glanced over and noticed him staring at my legs.My thighs clenched involuntarily as always when his eyes lingered on them. Anthony caught the movement, and a crooked smile rested on his face. His eyes followed my legs to my crotch and then up again, and then he leaned forward to caress my knee.My bag was my savior. I quickly pulled it over my lap to cover myself and glared at Anthony. “I
After ending the call, Dr. Pamela told me I could see Alexis if I wanted to, as they were still waiting for her dilation to progress before she could start pushing. I made my way to the labor and delivery ward. When I entered the room, I found Alexis lying on the bed, looking terrified.Her eyes were wide, and she kept mumbling to herself, clearly in a state of panic. When she saw me, she grabbed my hand. “Zina, I don’t think I can do this,” she trembled. “What if I don’t survive? What if something happens to the baby?”I squeezed her hand firmly, trying to project the calmness I didn’t feel. “Don’t say that. You’re going to be fine. Both you and the baby. You have to think positively.”“But… my mother died in childbirth,” she confessed, tears pooling in her eyes. “She didn’t make it when she was having my younger sibli
AnthonyMy heart soared with happiness as Zina dry-humped me. She was naked underneath her dress and rubbed her wetness against my thigh.Her skin was satin soft and round in all the right places. I inhaled her and loved her ragged breathing against my ear. Pleasure rippled through me, and I licked my way down to her neck, stopping myself from giving her a love bite.This was too good, too powerful. I wanted her now—all night. All day. Forever.Moving away from her lips, I placed soft kisses on her neck. Her breasts were huge and perfect. I imagined her perfect pussy with an engorged pink nub, and I imagined putting my lips on her folds and sucking her while watching as pleasure shot through her.The kiss was unexpected but welcome, and the fact that she had crossed over to the driver’s seat to reach me only made it more intimate. Her body was now pr
My mind fluttered away, anxious that D-Day had finally arrived. Aunt Helena didn't make it, and I was sure that I would see her on the mainland.Half in anticipation and half in dread, I prayed that everything would work out smoothlIt wasn't as exciting as a competition usually is, as the girls already knew the winner, but that was the least of my worries. All I wanted was for this to be over so I could live happily ever after with Adonis without anyone interrupting uOn D-Day, we were getting dressed, and the private helicopters were already outside to take us. I felt a little sad to leave this beautiful place, so full of peace and far away from the madness and complexities of lif"What's on your mind, my queen?" Natalia joked behind me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "I need to make sure that your makeup is perfectMy stomach churned, and I grew anxious by the gazes that I would get from people, knowing that there was no way in hell my father wouldn't find out. I didn't know what
Sophia looked over her shoulder and shot Iris a glance from the corner of her eye.She hated her so much that anytime she saw her, her skin would crawl. Sophia didn't think she was capable of hating anyone that badly. Iris was an insignificant pest and would soon be crushed. She was blocking Sophia's path and stealing what belonged to her.The silly girl didn't know what was about to come for her, and Sophia just couldn't contain her excitement at the thought of watching her crumble when the truth came out.Let the show begin!A muscle tic jumped in her cheek, and she felt a flush of warmth spread through her body, making her lightheaded with thoughts of how the fool's lies were about to be exposed.Sophia had always known there was something off about Iris, and now her suspicions were confirmed—she was the Syndicate Alpha's daughter.The deceit made her blood boil, and she vowed to expose Iris for the fraud she truly was.How could she have the audacity, the sheer audacity, to partic
Iris I struggled to open my eyes, but my eyelids felt heavy, and my vision was blurry. When I finally managed to pry them open, the world around me was hazy.Confused, I closed my eyes again, trying to clear the fog from my mind. I opened them a second time, and my vision was clearer, but I realized that something was amiss.I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my back, making me gasp. I reached around and felt a thick layer of sterile dressing covering my skin.Then the memories of that horrific moment came flooding back: the scorching acid pouring down my back, the pain that seemed never-ending.Damn it, I couldn't believe that this wasn't just some nightmare in my head—it was all too real. My back would never be the same again, all because of some jealous psycho's twisted actions.My heart broke miserably, and I swallowed hard. Whoever was behind this was heartless, and all for what? Adonis, who would never choose them anyway?They had no shame. It was disgusting how l
AdonisI was furious when I discovered that some sick bastard dared to douse Iris's body with acid.It felt like a cruel joke, a sickening slap in the face—and I couldn't wrap my head around something so despicable that could happen to a pure, harmless soul. I blamed myself for letting her leave the safety of my sight. If only she had stayed a little longer, this terrible act could have been prevented.The thought of what she must be going through filled me with rage beyond words.Machines were beeping, and medical staff in scrubs were working quickly to attend to her. My mind was chaotic as I paced around the small clinic."Dammit," I swore, breathless with rage. After they had gotten her out of danger, I was allowed to see her.I gently brushed a hair off her face while the highly skilled medical staff efficiently attended to her wounds."We've identified that the acid used is a mild form, and fortunately, it didn't affect her internal organs. She will recover quickly," one of them
🔞🔞🔞Adonis and I lay side by side on the grass. It had been over twenty minutes since the power outage had enveloped the mansion, and boy, did we love it. We had all the privacy we needed to explore our bodies. I stifled my laughter when Adonis wrenched my skirt up around my ass. He was inordinately pleased with himself at that moment, which only intensified my smile as I pulled his shirt off and kissed him softly on his chest.'Surely you're not thinking about having sex here in the open,' I said playfully into his mouth as he pulled me tighter against his naked body. He smiled as he nipped my jawline softly before kissing me harder.“Who's going to try and stop us, right? There's nowhere else I'd rather be than right here with you.”“And what if someone sees us? What if there are guards patrolling the house? Or if the power comes back on?”Adonis covered my mouth hungrily before pulling out a pack of condoms. 'Well then, I guess we'll have to hurry because I have no desire to le
The girls were fuming with envy toward me, and I noticed how they would frown and sulk whenever I walked into the room.They were unnecessarily rude, talking behind my back and giving me fake smiles, and even those who were nice enough were just putting on an act.Jealousy couldn't be hidden, no matter how hard they tried to mask it. The way the girls were acting toward me was unsettling. Their envy consumed them so much that I worried they might do something to hurt me.I hoped they wouldn't attempt to poison my food.Sitting cross-legged on my bed, I pulled out a classic literature book I had taken from Adonis' study and tried to ignore the subtle insults from the other girls.The trick was to act like I didn’t hear them, but I couldn’t deny that their words stung. It was hard to remain calm.“Let’s be real,” one of the girls, who seemed the most spiteful, spoke up. “Alpha Adonis might have flirted with other girls too. He’s probably testing to see who’s the best before making his c
The sound of footsteps outside her cell drew Helena’s attention back to the present. She tensed as Victoria, Alexander’s whore, approached her, clasping her hands together in a tight grip. The hatred Helena felt for Victoria surged to the surface, burning hot and fierce. She had never known she could hate anyone more than she hated this woman. Victoria needed to be punished for causing Mona so much pain, even up until her death.Victoria’s smirk was malicious, her satisfaction evident as she raised her chin high, wild-eyed. She looked down at Helena with a smug expression, as if relishing in her suffering.“So, how is the confinement?” Victoria asked, her voice dripping with false sweetness.Helena shrugged and turned away, refusing to give her the satisfaction of a response. “What do you think?”“You should eat,” Victoria said indifferently, setting a tray of food on the floor. “We’re just trying to find your niece.”“I won’t touch anything from you,” Helena spat back, her voice full
Helena sat on the cold, gray stone floor of the dank cell in Alexander’s house. The bastard had locked her up for three days. The stone was rough and unforgiving beneath her, seeping its chill through her thin clothing. She leaned against the damp wall, the smell of mildew and decay filling her nostrils, wondering when this madness would finally be over.Her thoughts kept circling back to her husband, Bruno. A spineless coward, that’s what he was. It angered her to no end that he hadn’t come for her. But even more than her own predicament, she was worried about Iris. The girl’s safety weighed heavily on her heart.Helena sensed danger closing in. She needed to warn Iris to flee before it was too late. She had seen the evil in Alexander’s eyes, the way he relished in others’ pain. He was capable of anything. Her greatest fear was that Alexander would drag Iris back into his cruel world, the same world that had nearly destroyed her.History was repeating itself. Helena’s sister, Mona
When I entered Adonis’ room, the lighting was dim, just bright enough to reveal his sleeping figure. The heavy curtains barely let in any light.Adonis lay still, his powerful frame resting under the covers. Despite his powerful Lycan nature, he looked fragile, as if strong medications had knocked him out.I stood there, my mind confused. How could someone as powerful as Adonis fall ill? His blood was stronger than most werewolves', making him more resistant to illnesses and diseases than any of us. Fred’s gaze lingered on me, as if he could read my thoughts. His smile was gentle, but it didn’t reach his eyes. There was surely something behind it."Don’t worry about him," Fred assured me. "It’s just stress. I’m sure when he wakes up, he’ll feel a lot better.""Stress?" I echoed, trying to make sense of it. "What’s causing him stress? He seemed fine the last time I saw him."Fred ran a hand through his hair, looking uncomfortable. He looked away and his eyes avoided mine as if the ans