Zoey’s POVAs I made my way towards his room, my heart raced with a mix of anticipation and fear. The tension in my body was palpable, each step feeling heavier than the last. I knew that what I was about to do was risky, but I couldn't deny the truth any longer. I had to tell him—I had to reveal that I was his second chance mate and that I had fallen deeply in love with him.I knew he had warned me, warned me not to fall in love with him. He had told me that I was just a toy to him and he only wanted me to warm his bed, but I couldn't help it. I couldn't help falling for him.With a deep breath, I held the doorknob and pushed it open, then stepped in. But what I saw shattered my heart. In the bed was Alpha Ethan, kissing Christabel. As if he noticed my presence, he quickly pulled away from the kiss and left the bed."Zoey," he called out to me, but I ran out of the room. "Listen," he called and ran after me, catching up with me."How could you, Alpha Ethan? How could you do this to m
“I was winning, I was winning against every single man at that table, and..." he paused and held my gaze."And what, Father?" I asked, panicked."I challenged all the men in the room, but I didn't know that their Alpha was present," he announced, and Clara gasped, "Alpha Ethan was there?" she asked, and he nodded."What happened, Father? What happened?" I asked, feeling restless."He challenged me to a game and used his mansion as a wager," Father spoke, and I widened my eyes and looked at Mother, who was crying, and then I understood what was happening. "Father, you used this house as a wager and lost the bet?" I asked in anger and stood to my feet. "How could you, Father? How could you do this? Where do we go from here?" I yelled in pain, but Dad's next words seized my voice in my throat."I didn't wager the house, but I used you," he announced, making me dumbfounded."What!" Nora, my wolf, yelled, while I remained numb, hoping that what I had just heard was wrong."Tell me you are
“The hybrid king?" I asked, and he nodded.I gulped and stared at the woman who smiled before speaking, "No need to get scared. We are part vampire, part wolf, so we won't hurt you," she assured, while I heaved a deep breath and relaxed on the bed.Silence filled the whole room as I closed my eyes and pondered in thoughts. I was finally pregnant, and I didn't have a clue about it. The news of this baby could have been a good one, if I was still with Alpha Ethan. I knew how much he needed an heir. I could remember his words in my head as he constantly told me to give him an heir and that he would set me free.Every night and day, I would pray, asking the moon goddess to bless me with a child, but it never happened. It's as if she never heard my prayers.I remembered days when Alpha Ethan would pour out his frustrations on me, using sex as a means to vent his frustrations, demanding that I get pregnant. And now that I'm actually pregnant, everything is no longer the same.With a soft si
Zoey's POV"What is wrong with her?" He asked the midwife, who stared at me with pity before looking at Alpha Ethan. "She is not with child; she is just having a fever," the midwife announced, and Alpha Ethan groaned with anger.I held his gaze and could see disappointment and anger in his eyes. "You can leave," he told the midwife , who bowed and left."Alpha..." I tried to speak, but he cut me off."Undress," he spoke coldly and began taking off his clothes.With a gulp, I weakly stood up from the bed and began undressing, leaving myself totally naked. Without being told, I lay on the bed on my back and watched as he climbed onto the bed and on top of me.I held his gaze as he guided his dick into my entrance. With a gasp, I closed my eyes until he was fully inside me.With an angry grunt, he began thrusting inside me and increased his pace.I closed my eyes and grabbed the sheet, wanting to scream out loud, but I bit my lower lip, holding back my voice.He thrust harder with his di
Zoey's POV"My hand in marriage?" I asked, and King Adrian nodded. "Beta Austin has two daughters from his late mate, but he desperately needs a son. He wants to marry you and make you his mate because he believes you can give him enough male children," King Adrian spoke firmly, while I scoffed and held the gaze of the Beta.“You wish to marry me?” I asked, and he nodded. I scoffed and shook my head. "What do you know about me?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow."A lot," he responded and I gestured for him to go on. "I know that you are a single mother of a four-year-old son, and I also know that you have an incredible gift of healing. I've also heard that you are skilled in combat," he spoke proudly, causing me to scoff and shake my head. "Is that all you know about me?" I asked, but he shook his head. "I also know that you have rejected suitors, but...""That is what I wanted to hear," I said while getting to my feet. "That's the word right there, Beta Austin . That's the word I wan
Alpha Ethan’s POV “What is hard to do, just get fucking pregnant!” I yelled in frustration at her and saw tears well up in her eyes, causing a heavy sigh to leave my lips. With a groan, I turned to take my leave, but I couldn't. Instead, I turned and walked back to her, and without saying a word, I cupped her face and sealed my lips. I wasn't expecting her to respond, but she did, and melted in my arms.In one swift move, I pulled her closer as my lips forcefully took possession of hers. I sucked and teased her lips, tongue, and every inch of her mouth like it was the best thing I had ever had.I slid down the back zip on her dress, and the dress came undone as she stood almost naked before me with just her bra and pants, causing my dick to shift in my pants.I went to her back and unhooked her bra before grabbing her breast and hungrily sucking it like a hungry lion. Her soft moan hardened my dick, and I couldn't hold back.I pushed her to the bed and slowly started unbuttoning my s
Alpha Ethan’s POVA knock landed on the door, and without waiting for my response, the door opened, revealing a glint of light in the dark room. I heard heavy footsteps as the person walked up to me, but I couldn't see him, only his shadow. The shadow stopped approaching me and instead walked in another direction in the room. Before I could process what was happening, all the lights in the room were switched on, causing a frown to appear on my face.Rubbing my eyes with a frown, I opened them and realized it was my good friend, Lord Adrian. A groan escaped my lips because I knew why he was here. Probably my Beta must have informed him about my situation."Hello, good friend," he greeted as he made his way towards me. I responded with a frown and emptied the glass of whiskey into my mouth. "It seems you're not happy to see me, but I'm happy to see you," he spoke cheerfully, which annoyed me even more.I watched Adrian take the couch before me and held my gaze for a brief moment before
Zoey’s POV“Shit, I'm late,” I grumbled as I hurried to welcome Lord Adrian's friend, a task I had been assigned with little notice. But as I turned the corner, my feet got stuck when I met eyes with the one person I never wanted to see.“Mate!” Nora, my wolf, howled loudly in my head, causing a familiar sensation to envelop my entire body.I held his gaze and could see how dumbfounded he was to see me, alive and well. I watched him slowly make his way towards me, while I just stood in place, ignoring my wolf's howling.As he got closer, I couldn't help but perceive his familiar, intoxicating scent of fresh woods. I held his gaze and felt his piercing green eyes, which Jaya inherited from him, piercing my soul.His eyes held confusion, questions, and worries, but I wouldn't let them get to me. So, with a deep breath, I composed myself as he stood before me."Greetings," I greeted, slightly lowering my head."Zoey? You are here and You're my mate?" he asked, dumbfounded and shocked.Hi
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