All Chapters of A Cruel Fate: Her Gamma's Regret: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Dillon’s POV All the leads I’d been chasing relentlessly seemed to have finally dried up and I was able to return home to Glass Lake. The irony wasn’t lost on me that just when I actually had some free time, the only person I wanted to spend it with was no longer an option for me. And that thought hurt like a bitch. That day, immediately after the pain had subsided and the reality of what Zoe had done had sunk in, my head had been a total mess. Between my wolf’s complete wreckage and my own heartbreak, not to mention a healthy dose of rage, I couldn’t hold on to one emotion long enough to fully wrap my mind around it. But that was then. Now, I was straight up pissed off! She refused to accept our bond based on the assumption I would be unfaithful and then she turned around and did exactly that. How fuckin’ dare she? And how dare any fucker touch what was mine! Goddess help the asshole if I ever found out who the fuck he was! If I was being honest, I set myself up for this. How

Zoe’s POV “Did you ace it?” Ciarra asked me as we walked out of our Research I final exam. “Of course I aced it!” I boasted. “After working with Dr. Knolls in the lab all year, I think I could test out of all the research classes. She taught me so much more than I learned in class.” “I knew you would.” She replied, but her gaze was fixed somewhere over my shoulder. “Looks like someone is waiting for you.” I whipped around, traitorous hope rising in me. It was the last day of classes and I would be heading home. Some small, irrational part of me held onto the ludicrous idea that Dillon might surprise me. That I might find him waiting for me, wearing that lazy smile I loved so much, ready to take me home with him. But the sight of Mattias standing there smothered that little ember of hope before it ever caught fire. Because Mattias was a strong dose of reality, and the reason Dillon would never be waiting for me. So even after all his groveling for forgiveness, I still couldn’t

Dillon’s POV I thought I’d resigned myself to a life without my fated mate, without the only woman I would ever love. I thought I’d been ready to commit to Blair, to settle for companionship and that would be enough. Then Zoe came barrelling into the Alpha’s office and suddenly, all the air was sucked from my lungs. She was fuckin’ gorgeous! I’d forgotten just how stunning she was, effortlessly beautiful. She’d cut her long blonde hair to just below her shoulders, framing her face in long, flaxen silk strands. Her smooth shoulders and the slightest hint of cleavage were on display in off-the-shoulder top she had on, making me itch to leave little kisses all along her creamy skin. And when she turned to greet her brother, fuck! Her ass looked amazing in those painted-on jeans. I must have committed some mortal sin and this was my punishment. My ravishing mate sent to torture me! Because all her clothes did was remind me just how perfect she looked without them on and my cocked swell

Zoe’s POV I inhaled deeply as we walked up the path to the Alphas and Luna’s cabin, but I didn’t pick up even the faintest hint of Dillon’s scent. I felt my shoulders relax with the knowledge he wasn’t there. Maybe he and Blair already had other plans. Maybe that’s why she dropped by his suite. Maybe he wouldn’t show up at all tonight. “Hey! Thanks for coming ladies.” Reegan greeted, sliding up behind Kat as she opened the door. “I’m so glad you’re both here! It’s been way too long since we got to hang out together. Let’s go into the kitchen and get you both a glass of wine.” Kat led the way and I eagerly followed, thinking some liquid courage was just what I needed. “Only sparkling apple juice for you, angel.” Ryan lectured, but threw up his hands and shrunk back at the scathing look she shot him. “So, how are you feeling?” I asked, laughing at her annoyed expression once the three of us were alone. “I feel great!” She chirped with a grin, then her face darkened. “But the two

Zoe’s POV After leaving Dillon, I snuck back in the side door, grabbed my bag and high-tailed it back to the bathroom. I quickly showered to erase all traces of Dillon’s scent and changed into my pajama pants and t-shirt before rejoining the crew. “No wonder you were gone so long!” Zayne exclaimed when he saw my dripping, wet hair and change of clothes. “Yeah, sorry. I didn’t get a chance to shower after work today and was feeling icky. I hope you don’t mind that I helped myself to your shampoo and body wash.” I deflected, turning to Kat. “Of course not!” Kat assured me. “And you’re back just in time to help us grab some snacks and head to the theater room.” “Mmm! Snacks! Now you’re speaking my language.” I flashed her an approving smile, determined to put Dillon out of my mind and enjoy myself even if it killed me. “Where do you think you’re going, Kitten?” Finn caught Sarah around the waist and pulled her back when she moved to leave with us. “Finnick!” She squealed. “I