Zoey's POV“What are you doing here?” I yelled and felt a strong ache in my head, then I remembered the doctor's warning about yelling and stressing myself. With that in mind, I calmed my emotions. The last thing I would want is for Alpha Ethan to get a clue that I am still sick.“Why are you in here?” I asked, but he just smiled and left the window. He walked up to my side of the bed with an annoying smirk on his face that I wished to wipe off.“So you were dreaming of me?” He teased, while I scoffed and left the bed. I strolled to the table where a bottle of water was kept. I poured it into a glass and took a sip before turning to face him. “What do you want?” I asked, irritated and annoyed by his presence.He still didn't say a word to me, and just when I was about to bombard him with more questions, I heard my phone ringing. I reached for it in my bag, took it out, and saw that the caller was Senator James. “Shit!” I blurted out when I realized today was his birthday party, and I
Alpha Ethan's POV“Congratulations, Alpha Ethan, on being made the Alpha King. You are no longer just an Alpha but a king. Welcome to the club of big men,” Alpha Silvanus congratulated me with a handshake.We shook hands, but I kept moving my gaze around, searching for a particular person who wasn't in the room.“Congratulations,” another Alpha congratulated, and I nodded and took a sip of my drink while still searching for her with my eyes.My eyes scanned the hall as everyone was making merry, celebrating my coronation and joining the Alpha Kings, but my mind was divided. I was searching for a certain someone who wasn't in the hall.Just as I was about to send a guard to fetch her, I saw her descending the stairs, so majestically and gloriously.She caught everyone's attention as she walked down the stairs, and even I couldn't help but fix my eyes on her. Our eyes met, and she flashed me a warm smile that brought butterflies to my stomach. Merely staring at her, I felt proud that sh
Zoey's POV"Get your hands off me!" I yelled and bared my fangs. He stared at me, gritting his teeth, and didn't make an attempt to move, which made me even angrier because I was inhaling his intoxicating scent, and I really hated it."Move away, Alpha Ethan. Don't make me create a scene," I warned, holding his gaze. I could see he was furious, to the extent that he might lose control, but I saw him close his eyes for a moment. When he opened them, he was calm and took his hands away."Better," I said, trying to leave, but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards him, causing my bosom to hit his chest. We held each other's gaze, and I could see so many emotions in his eyes, but the one that stood out vividly was pain."Why are you doing this to me?" he asked. This time, he didn't sound angry; rather, he sounded pained. He was going through pain, and his eyes were conveying the message."Mate!" Nora mumbled sympathetically."I know that I wronged you deeply, but here I am, pleading fo
Alpha Ethan's POV "Where is Zoey?" I asked the maid who was serving the meal on the table. "She is not feeling fine," she responded, and I instantly lost my appetite. I left the table and climbed the stairs up to her room. When I got to the door, I pushed it open and walked in. The moment she saw me, she jerked out of the bed and stood before me, her eyes filled with fear. With a furrowed brow, I stared at her for a while, noticing her weak and lifeless eyes, her scattered hair covering her face, and her shivering body."What is wrong with you?" I asked, and she slowly lifted her gaze to meet mine. While holding her gaze, I noticed her eyes looked glazed and lifeless, which got me worried and concerned, but I didn't want her to see it. "I asked a question," I demanded, acting angry."I don't know," she murmured and shivered again. With raised eyebrows, I walked closer to her, held her chin, and made her look straight into my eyes. Her eyes seemed lifeless, and her lips were dry, and w
Zoey’s POV"What are you saying?" I spoke, not wanting to believe what I had just heard. "Madam Vera is dead," she announced, sobbing loudly. "How... how..." I stammered, my voice trembling. "Mr. Johnson pushed her down the stairs during an argument," Venita, Vera’s maid, spoke, and my heart seized in my chest. "No, no, tell me it's not true," I cried out, my voice breaking as I vigorously shook my head. It can't be true. I talked to her just yesterday morning, and now she's gone. "Tell me you are lying," I pleaded with Venita over the phone, hoping she would laugh and tell me it's a prank played by Vera. But she didn't. Instead, she sobbed loudly on the phone. "Ma'am, she is gone," she cried, and suddenly my hands became weak, causing the phone to slip from my grasp."What's wrong?" I heard Alpha Ethan's voice as he stood before me, and without a second thought, I fell into his arms and began to cry. "No, this can't be true," I sobbed loudly in his arms, feeling his strong embrace. Mo
Alpha Ethan's POVI stood a few steps away from her as I watched her fall asleep. With what happened a few minutes ago, I knew something was wrong with her. I thought, as a healer, she must have healed herself, but seeing the way she acted proved that I was actually wrong.Filled with worry and concern, I couldn't leave the room. Rather, I took the couch that was right across from her and watched her sleep. As I watched her sleep, I couldn't stop myself from staring at her beautiful face. She looked so different and calm when she sleeps, unlike her usual self that always shouts at me. While staring at her, I wondered what our life would have turned out to be if we hadn't met under these circumstances. Perhaps she wouldn't have hated me like she did.While staring at her, I remembered the first day she walked into the mansion, accompanied by her father. I remembered walking down the stairs and spotting an innocent-looking girl seated on the couch. The moment she spotted me, she stood u
Zoey’s POVI could see how shocked and dumbfounded he looked after hearing my confession. The plan wasn't to tell him; in fact, I didn't plan to tell him. But when he kept asking me, I couldn't just take it anymore, and I had to blurt it out."Blood in your brain?" He asked, shocked and confused, as he kept staring at me, hoping I would joke and tell him that I was actually lying— which I wish I was, but unfortunately, I wasn't.Filled with pain and anger, I left the mirror, opened the wardrobe, and searched for a dress. He followed and stood behind me, but I didn't bother looking at him. After searching the wardrobe, I took out a purple fitted dress and slowly made my way to the bed. My legs were getting weak, and it took everything in me to even walk properly. After laying the dress on the bed, I went for the zipper of my tracksuit, unzipped it, and took off my clothes while I totally ignored his presence. I got changed into the dress and walked back to my dresser, where I picked up
Ethan's POVThe look on her face killed me when the doctor announced the situation of her illness. I could see fear and worry in her eyes, but the moment she realized I was staring at her, she quickly wiped it off and took a deep breath. It pained me to realize that she doesn't want me to see her in worry or pain. "How urgent is the operation?" She asked, sounding confident and unbothered about the little chances the doctor mentioned. "At least it should be done within a week," the doctor explained, and she nodded and sat on the bed. "Thank you, I will think about it." She flashed a weak smile at the doctor while I just stared at her worriedly. She would think about it? I don't understand what she's trying to do or what she's thinking, but I knew I had to have a talk with her."I will be in my office," the doctor said and bowed his head before leaving the room. Filled with concern and worry, I stared at Zoey, who seemed lost in thoughts. So many things were going through her head, and
Zoey’s POVIt was good to feel his lips on mine again. My whole senses went on fire as he wrapped his arms around my waist and deepened the kiss. Slowly I opened my lips, and he slides his tongue as he began massaging my ass.A throaty groan left my lips at the impacts of his hand on my waist. In a swift motion, he made me lay on the bed and climbed on me. A satisfied smile appeared on his face as he ran an admiring gaze on me. “You are so beautiful.” He praised, and I blushed and wrapped my arms around his neck. “And you are hot.” I complimented, and he chuckled before bending down to seal his lips with mine.This time the kiss was so tenderly and loving, it was as if he was conveying his emotions through the kiss. With my eyes closed, I felt him move away from my lips, and then he went for the crook of my neck. I could feel his teeth as he nipped on my neck, sending a different sensation all over my body. I wanted him to just go on and mark me as his, but I knew it was too early for
Zoey's POV They were talking so heartily at the dinner table. Even Jaya had joined them too, leaving me feeling like an outcast. With a frown, I forced the food I was chewing down my throat. Despite my anger, I could taste that her food was well-cooked and delicious.“Well, you cook more than her,” my wolf comforted me while I just rolled my eyes and continued eating as I watched Alpha Ethan and Sandra talk so happily with each other. “That's a lie; you told me it's outside, when I got there I saw nothing.” Sandra pouted, and Alpha Ethan laughed loudly while Jaya followed them. My mind was so preoccupied with thoughts that I had no idea what they were saying.“Jaya, darling, do you know that when I got outside, I saw nothing? Your father tricked me,” Sandra complained like a little child, causing Jaya to laugh more.Feeling left out, I looked at the three at the table; they looked so happy without me. It seemed like I was invisible in their midst. A painful gulp passed down my throat
Zoey's POVAfter dressing up, I went to Jaya's room and didn't find him. I took the stairs to the living room and met his nanny. “Where is Jaya?” I asked, and she told me he went out with Alpha Ethan. I hummed and requested that she get me a glass of juice while I took a seat on the couch. A few seconds later, she returned with a glass of juice and handed it to me. After she left, I took a sip of the juice while I was entertained by what was showing on the TV. But then, I noticed the entrance door opened . Thinking it was Alpha Ethan and Jaya, I looked, but it wasn't them. Instead, it was a lady who should be the same age as me.I noticed the servants who saw her all welcomed her happily, and she smiled at them. Then, she looked my way. When our eyes met, she smiled at me and walked toward my direction. I dropped the glass of juice on the table and ran a quick gaze at her as she approached me. She was wearing a fitted black gown that stopped above her knees. Her black hair was packed
Zoey's POVI thought he wouldn't join me in the rain because he was an alpha, and people might see us. But I was surprised when he entered the rain and stood before me. A smile played on his face as the heavy raindrops fell on his face. Gosh, he was incredibly handsome.He stretched out his hand to me, which I took, and then he made me turn around in the rain as we both laughed our hearts out like little children. He went further to wrap his hand around my waist and then pulled me to himself. I smiled, and he smiled before leaning towards my left ear and whispered, “I love you.” He said, and I gulped as chilled shivers passed down my spine. This wasn't the first time he had told me this, but this time it felt different; this time it was as if he was pouring his heart out in those words.I nervously licked my lips as he moved away from my ear and held my gaze as if he wanted to bore into my soul. He smiled at me, and I shyly smiled and tucked my wet hair behind my ears. Goddess, I was
Alpha Ethan's POV:Throughout the concert, I noticed Zoey looked comfortable as she watched the play on the stage. With a daggering glare, I looked at Lord Philip, who met my gaze, and I frowned. I hated his guts; the fact that he almost broke my relationship with Zoey angered me even more.After the concert came to an end, Zoey and I walked out of the hall and met Philip at the door. It was as if he was waiting for us, and I was right when he saw us and approached us.“Alpha Ethan,” he called with a smirk, which I found very annoying. “I can see that you are back with your mate,” he said, making me grit my teeth and wanting to move closer to him, but Zoey stopped me by placing a hand on my shoulder.With clenched fists, I glared at him and wished I could punch him in the face, but Zoey's hand on my shoulder stopped me. “I did not approach you for a fight; rather, I want to say a few words to you and make peace,” he said, which surprised me. I wasn't expecting such words from him.“Ye
Alpha Ethan's POV“You look great, Dad,” Jaya complimented me as I walked into the sitting room. “Thanks,” I said and placed a kiss on his forehead before taking the seat beside him. “I wish I was an adult; then I would have come with you too,” he said and pouted while I smiled. “Don't worry; we will take you along next time. Now it's just daddy and mommy time,” I said, and Jaya nodded as if he fully understood me.“I get it, Dad. You are taking Mom out on a date,” he said, and I furrowed my brows, wondering where he got such words. “And for the record, Mom loves vanilla ice cream, so get her one,” he added, and I chuckled with disbelief before asking, “Where did you get such words from?” I asked, and he scoffed before rolling his eyes. “I'm a smart kid, Dad; I thought you knew this already,” he spoke proudly, and I smiled before wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling him to myself.“Really. So, Mr. Smart, tell me what other words do you know about that I don't know,” I asked, r
Alpha Ethan’s POV“Welcome back, Alpha,” my men at the mansion greeted as we walked inside the mansion. Jaya, Zoey, and I entered the mansion, and Jaya came to hold my hand. “So, are we still undergoing my training, Dad?” He asked, and I chuckled before ruffling his hair. “Of course, we will start tomorrow. Are you ready for your ass to be kicked?” I asked, and he scoffed before hitting me on the stomach. “I'm stronger than you, Dad,” he said, and a big smile spread across my face. “Let's see about that,” I argued with him and tried ruffling his hair, but he groaned and moved away from me while he tried to arrange his hair with his hands.I watched him go to Zoey, who was seated on the couch. He told her about how he was going to win, and all I did was smile at his cuteness. After boasting of his supposed strength, he went upstairs to have a change of clothes with his nanny, leaving me and Zoey in the living room.I took a seat across from her, and our gazes met, but she instantly loo
Zoey's POVI walked out of there and took the stairs to my room, which I knew was still left vacant for me. I got in and shut the door before pacing around the room. Anger rose within me as I thought of Vera and the little punishment given to her abusive mate. I was angry at myself for not being around and present at the trial. At least I would have done something and made sure he got a more severe punishment than the one given to him. “Damn it,” I groaned, and then sat on the bed. My entire being was consumed with anger at the thought of him just spending 20 years in imprisonment when my Vera, my friend, was gone. A big frown appeared on my face as I wished I could just change the hands of time. I believe I wouldn't have let Lord Adrian give him such a light punishment.While I was still in thought, a knock came on the door, and I groaned. I didn't want to be disturbed. "Who is there?" I snapped. "It's me, Mother, Mother," I heard Jaya's voice, and I quickly stood to my feet. How c
Alpha Ethan's POVThere was something strange about Zoey, something different that I just couldn't pick. With a furrowed brow, I held her gaze and saw that she also held my gaze with a blank look on her face, which made it hard for me to detect her mood. I noticed the way she walked into my room and the way she took a seat, and that made me realize what was strange and different. The Zoey seated before me had regained her lost memory; the old Zoey was back, and that was why she had this compelling energy around her.“Have you gotten your lost memory?” I asked, and she remained silent for a moment before she spoke. "I'm here to tell you the truth, not because I care about what you will think about me, but because I just want you to know the truth," she muttered in a firm voice, totally ignoring my words to her."I didn't have sex with Philip," she announced, and I gulped. "Yes, I went back there to have sex with him because the healer made it known that you have until dawn, and if the