Alpha Ethan's POVAs we alighted from the plane, I could see worries and fear in her eyes, despite how much she was trying to hide it. The three of us got into the car and sat in the back seat, while Jaya sat in the middle, staring at the city with awe and excitement. I glanced at Zoey, who held my gaze and then looked away. She stared outside the window as if looking at the city, but I knew she wasn't; she was probably worried and had doubts and fear in her heart about the operation, which wasn't just a surgery."Are you alright?" I asked, and she hummed but didn't bother to look at me. "You know you don't have to be scared about anything. Everything will be successful," I spoke through a mind link, but she didn't respond to it.With a sigh, I looked away, feeling pain in my chest. Knowing that she was going through all of this saddened me, and what pained me even more was that I was actually the main cause of it. Maybe all of this wouldn't have happened if I hadn't sent her away tha
Alpha Ethan’s POVWe watched as Zoey was being taken away on a stretcher, and a part of me was scared despite how strong I wanted to be, not just for myself, but for Jaya, who had been staring at the room Zoey was taken into. “Father, will Mother be alright?” he asked, and all I could do was hum because I was scared that my words and voice would betray me. “Let’s go and eat something and go to the hotel room,” I suggested to little Jaya, who I knew must be really tired. He shook his head, and for the first time, he looked away from the operating room and looked up at me. “Can’t we stay and wait for Mother's operation to be over?” he asked, causing me to take a deep breath and squat to his height. I held his gaze and could see so much worry and fear in his eyes. “We can’t stay here; it's going to be a five-hour operation. So why don't we go and eat something and then come back?” I suggested, and I saw him stare at the operating room before looking back at me. “Alright,” he agreed, whil
Alpha Ethan’s POVI held the gaze of the doctor, and the look in his eyes proved that all was well. But I wanted to be sure, so I moved forward and asked, my heart pounding in my chest, “How is she?” I asked as I kept staring at the closed door. “The operation was a success,” he announced, causing me to take a deep breath. “She is stable, but we need to wait until she wakes up to check our final results, ” he explained. But all that didn’t matter; she was alive, and that’s all that mattered.“Can we go see her, please?” Jaya pleaded, but the doctor shook his head. “You will have to go home and come back tomorrow,” he explained, and a big frown appeared on Jaya's face. It was obvious he really wanted to see Zoey. “Don’t worry, champ. We will see her tomorrow,” I assured him before looking back at the doctor, who looked exhausted. “Everything is fine, right?” I asked again to be sure, and he nodded. “If anything was wrong, then I would tell you and not keep it away from you. Like I said
Zoey's POVHe pushed me to the wall and took hold of my neck with a forceful grip. His eyes held so much anger and hate for me, and merely looking at him drained all the blood in me.“Did I not tell you not to come into my room without being invited?” he growled with gritted teeth, while his eyes burned with anger and disgust. “I'm sorry,” I tried pleading despite his hand almost choking me. “Keep quiet,” he grunted and tightened his grip around my neck. “One more word from you and I'm going to kill you,” he threatened, causing my knees to shiver in fear while my eyes blurred with tears. My sight was becoming blurred, and in no time, I knew I was going to pass out.“Never come into my room unless I ask you. The next time you do, I'll make sure to kill you and send your body back to your father,” he yelled and pushed me to the ground. “Get out,” he yelled, and hurriedly, I stumbled from the floor and ran out of the room.I could feel my head pounding, which forced a groan out of my lip
Alpha Ethan’s POVMy heart beat seized in my chest as I watched her fall asleep. I stared at her unconscious state with stunned eyes, wondering what had just happened. The doctor turned to me and heaved a deep sigh. “I think there might be some complications,” he grumbled, but I couldn't take it. Instead, I shook my head, not wanting to believe what the doctor had just said. “Please tell me it's not what I'm thinking,” I pleaded with a pounding heart while I stared at the doctor, waiting for him to tell me that my thoughts were wrong. But he didn't; rather, he shook his head and stared at the unconscious Zoey before looking back at me. “We cannot conclude yet until we run a series of tests on her,” he said, and that made me even more annoyed. “What nonsense!” I yelled and wanted to say more, but then I noticed Jaya was beside me, and it wasn't right for him to see me in such a mood. So, I took a deep breath to control my emotions before looking at Jaya, whose gaze hadn't left Zoey. He
Alpha Ethan’s POV“Jaya,” I yelled as I ran out of the doctor's office. I moved my gaze around while looking for him, but he was nowhere to be seen. “Where did he go?” I asked one of my men as I grabbed him by the collar of his shirt. “He was just here with me, and the next minute he was nowhere to be seen,” he spoke with a terrified voice, which angered me even more. “Can you even listen to yourself?” I gritted my teeth as I tightened my grip on his collar. “You couldn't look after a kid,” I yelled and pushed him away. “Pray nothing happens to my boy because if anything happens to him, I will cut your body into pieces and send it back to your family.” I muttered those words as a promise before walking away.“Jaya, where are you?” I yelled with a pounding chest. I bumped into Zoey’s room, but only a nurse was there, so I quickly closed the door and went searching all over the hospital. Even the nurse joined in the search, but we couldn't find him. My head was pounding heavily, and my
Zoey's POV“Undress, get on the bed, and spread your legs for me,” he ordered as I stared at him with fear and pain. “Don't make me repeat myself,” he yelled, and I flinched. “Are you deaf?” he shouted, making me gulp as I began undressing. After undressing, I lifted my gaze to meet his, seeing anger and disgust in his eyes directed at me. “Lie on the bed and spread your legs for me,” he said, and with a gulp, I went over to the bed, laid down, and closed my eyes, a tear rolling down my cheek.Slowly, I opened my eyes but noticed my vision was blurred, furrowing my brow, I closed my eyes again. “She just opened her eyes,” a strange female voice echoed from afar. “Are you sure? Let me take a look,” a male voice responded. Suddenly, a hand touched me, making me uncomfortable enough to force my eyes open. This time, my vision was clear; I could see a man wearing a white robe standing before me. It took a while for my brain to register that the man was a doctor.“She's awake,” the doctor
Zoey's POV“What,” I spoke in disbelief, not able to believe what I had just heard. “What are you saying?” I asked again, and the doctor nodded. “Yes, Zoey, we are in 2022 and not 2015. I think seven years of your memory are gone.” He amended, and my eyes widened. “How…” I stuttered in shock. “Is that possible?” I questioned in disbelief, and the doctor took a deep breath before looking up at me with a pitiful look. For some strange reason, I hated the way he was staring at me so pitifully.“You have to calm down so I can explain everything to you,” the doctor pleaded, but I shook my head and shifted my attention to the strange man who had been oddly quiet all this while. His eyes held so many emotions, but the one that stood out vividly was pain and worry, though they weren't for himself; they were for me. “Can you please calm down?” the stranger spoke for the first time, and I could bet that was the first time I'm hearing his voice, aside from the dream. Strangely, his voice seemed
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