Zoey's POV“What did he say?” I asked Lord Adrian after he opened his eyes. “He is fine,” he responded, but I shook my head. I wasn't convinced by his words; something tells me something wasn't right with him. “I need to speak with him; can you get him on the phone?” I asked, but Lord Adrian shook his head. “You can’t speak to him; they are still on the battleground, but he promised to talk to you once the fight is over,” he tried convincing me, but somehow I just couldn't believe what he had just said.I shook my head and kept pacing around the living room, while Lord Adrian just stood looking at me. Something was definitely wrong, and I could feel it in my bones.“You should get some sleep,” Lord Adrian suggested, but I shook my head. There was no way I was going to sleep when I felt something was wrong with Alpha Ethan. “I can't sleep; I just need to speak with him,” I grumbled and sat on one of the couches because I don't trust my legs to carry me anymore. “I will be back,” he sai
Zoey’s POV My box wasn't unpacked, so it was easy for me to carry them downstairs. I got downstairs and met Lord Adrian and his wife seated on the couch. They were having a conversation, and the moment they saw me, they stopped and watched me go down the stairs. I reached where they sat and then took a seat.“Good morning,” I greeted them both, and Lord Adrian responded. Then his gaze moved to my box.“I'm leaving,” I said, and he sighed.“Why don't you just wait?” He tried to make me change my mind, but that won't work.“No, I want to be with Alpha Ethan. Jaya can stay here with you, and when I'm sure everything is okay, then he can come join us,” I said and got up on my feet.“Will you help send me back, or should I find my way?” I asked. He sighed, then looked at me before shaking his head.“Despite losing some part of your memory, you still didn't change a bit,” he sighed and then shook his head. “Is there something else I can say that will make you change your mind? What about t
Zoey’s POVI halted my steps as I saw what was before me. Laying on the bed was Alpha Ethan, sweating profusely, with a white towel placed on his forehead. That was not the only thing that caught my attention; it was the skin color of Alpha Ethan. It wasn't his usual color, but rather he was turning extremely pale, so white that I wouldn't have recognized him. “Alpha Ethan!” I screamed and rushed to him. I got to where he lay and sat on the bed. His eyes were closed, and it seemed like he was unconscious. “Alpha Ethan!” I called out as I shook him lightly, but he didn't move an inch, and I noticed his body was extremely cold. My heart began pounding in my chest as I stared at Alpha Ethan, and then I moved my gaze to the two men in the room. “What… is…" I struggled to gather my words. My throat suddenly became dry, and my palms turned sweaty while hot sweat stood on my forehead. “What is wrong with him?” I asked for the second time, this time able to gather my words. The two men didn't
Zoey's POVBeta Timothy face was filled with confusion as he tried to process my words, and then it was replaced by disbelief. “What are you saying?” He asked, and I looked at unconscious Alpha Ethan and then moved my gaze back to Beta Timothy. “Yes, I want to meet with him,” I stated firmly, and he abruptly shook his head. “I won't let that happen,” he refused, and I shook my head. “I'm doing this; I need to do something. We can't just sit and watch him die…"“We are working on something,” he tried assuring me, but I just couldn't believe him. They don't look like they are up to something.“I don't believe that you are doing anything. If you truly are, then tell me what other options you guys have,” I questioned, and he sighed before speaking. “We have sent for a famous healer, and he will be here soon. We believe he can heal Alpha Ethan,” he tried convincing me, but that only made my frown deepen. What was he going to do when the healers had already confirmed that no one can heal him
Alpha Ethan's POVI was seething with anger as I stared at my beta, who couldn't meet my gaze. He knew he had messed up big time. How could he let Zoey come back here when he knew how dangerous it was? "This is disappointing, Timothy. I expected more from you," I said, seeing guilt on his face. "I'm sorry, Alpha Ethan," he apologized sincerely, but his apology wasn't accepted."Please leave us," I ordered, and he bowed, exiting the room, leaving me alone with Zoey, who couldn't bring herself to look at me. An awkward silence filled the room as I simmered with anger. Her presence here was a disaster for me, and it terrified me. What if we were attacked? How could I protect her in my weakened state?I groaned and turned my gaze toward her. "Why did you come back?" I asked, but she remained silent, avoiding eye contact. A grunt of frustration escaped my lips as I continued to study her. How could she think of returning here when I made it clear that we were at war? "Or maybe she cares to
Zoey's POVI don't know if I can really do this, but I just couldn't sit and watch him in pain like that. It's true that I had never heard anything good about the Snow Clan, but I have to do something.I can't sit down there and watch him in pain yet do nothing; I just have to give this a try. If everybody is scared to go there for the antidote, then what would happen to him?The healer just said he won't last any longer, and yet I will do nothing? How can I just sit idle?I kept asking myself and decided that this was surely the only way to save him, and I had to do it.Releasing a deep breath, I'm sure with my little hope I would locate the place just like the maid had described to me earlier. The place doesn't seem to be that far from the pack.It's a small trip with a lot of obstacles, and I hope I will get this over without getting hurt, if not because of anything but for the sake of our son.I had to do something, waving down to the coming bus heading down towards me, I let the
Zoey's POVI wonder what he meant by that. Why can't I come here just because I'm Alpha Ethan's mate?“Is there a problem with me coming here?” I asked him, but he remained quiet.“Are you sure you're Alpha Ethan's mate?” He asked yet again and started staring at me intensely.His gaze fixated on my neck, and I immediately knew he was looking for Alpha Ethan's mark on my neck. I rubbed it nervously.It's so embarrassing to even start explaining to him why he hasn't marked me yet, and I'm getting more uncomfortable with his hard stares on my body.I'm so uncomfortable, and I doubt if he's staring at me because of the mark alone.“He hasn't marked me because of some reasons between us right now,” I nervously explained.One of his men walked towards us and bowed his head in greeting, but the Lord ignored him completely.“Which drink would you prefer?” He asked me, and that alone made me feel like drinking with him is not something I want.“I'm okay, My lord. You don't have to bother serv
Zoey's POVI really don't know what to feel with his statement, “I'm not sure I understand what you mean, my lord,” my eyes tried to avoid his stares connecting with mine.I should have known that he's good for nothing when he keeps staring all over my body like someone in search of something best known to him."I'm sure you understand what I mean," he said, sipping from his drink, taking his seat.He knows I'm mated to someone and have a five-year-old child, yet the only thing that could come to his mind when he stares all over me is having me on his bed?"I'm sorry, I can't do that, my lord. I'm mated to Alpha Ethan and have a young child with him." It's certain that my facial expression would be disgusting.I don't want to hide that fact from him, and I don't know why I'm even sorry. How can he even think of such a thing with someone like me?"Do you know that you're a popular single mother? Don't you remember my face anywhere? I have heard a lot about how you have rejected many me
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