MAISIEThat hurt.That really hurt. My cheeks were still stinging from the clap I received when I saw Evelyn lunge at me with feminine rage, attempting to claw my face out but Gail continued to shield me with his body. He tried to restrain her arms but she was like an unbridled beast, hurling insults at me in front of her company building. I was ready to endure her hurtful words and explain until I heard her mention my son with a jeer, “That's why they say you should never trust unmated females. I should have known the kind of woman you were when you were wanton enough to give birth to a bastard-”“That's enough,” I hissed in anger, my claws emerging from my fingertips as I let her see the true nature of the woman she was trying to go against. “I don't care if you believe me or not, Evelyn. But if you ever mention my son from that filthy, uncultured tongue of yours, I will rip it out of your mouth and nail it to your head. Do you understand?”Evelyn froze in Gail's arms as I walked
ZAYNAs I sped through the forest, I tried to ignore my wolf's feral protests about cutting the only link that was connecting it to its mate. I knew this was a dangerous move, it was extremely risky for me to fight against my other half, especially when there was a high chance of it overpowering me. But I didn't give a damn. All I wanted was to get rid of this useless bond and never return to that woman again. I kept chiding myself for my mistake, I couldn't believe I let myself think for a second that she would come back to me. I cursed myself for entertaining the belief that her desire for me matched mine for her.Every gesture of affection she had shown me was nothing but an illusion, a ploy to lower my guard so she could escape from me when the time was right. I vowed never to make that same mistake again. By the time I noticed I had strayed from my intended destination, exhaustion, and weariness had taken their toll. I sought refuge in an apartment building, its illuminated
MAISIE After the unsettling events of that night, I made several attempts to find Zayn, but it appeared that he was intentionally avoiding me. I understood his reasons, yet it was a relief that he ceased his attempts to sever our mating bond. Despite this, a persistent sense of unease lingered within me, clouding my thoughts about his next actions."I couldn't do anything about the situation, so I decided to focus my energy on finding a new job. It turned out to be much more challenging than I had expected, especially since my interviewers kept questioning why I had left my previous job. I was gearing up to discuss my future plans with Alexei when I received a text message from Gail Scott, asking to meet up.I was hesitant to meet Gail until I received a phone call from Felix. When I arrived at the restaurant to see Gail, I was taken aback to find another woman waiting at the table he had reserved for me. My expression turned grim as I placed my bag on the table."What are you doing
MAISIEAfter much consideration, I ultimately decided to go back to my previous job at the urging of Evelyn and Odessa. Although I had some reservations about this choice and suspected that I might come to regret it in the long run, the scarcity of job opportunities elsewhere left me with little other option at the moment. During this time, it seemed that Odessa believed that our relationship had grown stronger following our recent disagreement, as she made a point of regularly inviting me to the gatherings she organized for the women in our pack.But the truth was that it took me some time to realize that I was slowly dying from pain ever since I found out that my mate was getting married. Every time Odessa talked about him in such an affectionate manner, my heart felt like a rock sinking deep into the ocean with nothing to cling to. I struggled with conflicting emotions, hating myself for smiling and congratulating Odessa when all I wanted to do was to avoid her. Seeing her so happ
ZAYNIt was now official. I was to wed my godfather's daughter, Odessa in ten days. The news had quickly spread throughout the Great Landmark, and I was receiving congratulatory messages from packs all across the region. However, Kodiak, as expected, did not share in the celebration. His disapproval echoed that of my wolf regarding my decision to marry someone who was not my mate. Despite their reservations, I firmly believed in my ability to make sound decisions, and I remained confident that this one would also work out.I made a conscious effort to avoid any distractions, particularly Maisie, who seemed to be constantly seeking me out within the pack. It was comforting, in a way, to know that I wasn't the only one struggling with the situation. Unlike her, I had reached a point where I was determined to move on despite the obstacles I knew were ahead of me. So I continued with my normal responsibilities until one afternoon, my godfather, Maxwell, paid me a surprise visit. He str
MAISIEAs Zayn's wedding day approached, I realized that I needed to leave the pack before the festivities began. I had carefully planned my escape, knowing that the entrance gate would be open for Zayn's engagement party that evening. Even though my leaving went against our agreement, his aloofness and reluctance to see me left me with no other option. Although he had sent Roger information about his search for Lincoln, I couldn't continue to wait for him.So I planned my escape route without Isis and her husband's knowledge before attending the engagement party. Felix who had everything on standby was also attending the event so I knew it was going to be a success. That night, Alexei and I entered the alpha's home when the party was already in full swing. The lavish decoration and style were unlike anything I had ever seen before. My eyes were drawn to the impressive tower of champagne flutes neatly arranged near the entrance, and the warm glow of the room reflected from the cryst
MAISIE“Zayn, I swear I am telling you the truth!” The chilly night wind blew across the curtains near the open windows, causing goosebumps on my skin so I grabbed the tattered remains of my clothing to keep warm. I hated the way I looked at the moment, pitifully staring at my mate with a tear-stained face. The entire room was a mess, enshrouded in darkness that agitated my inner wolf. The furniture was overturned and broken, while the shattered lights were a testament to the chaos that had happened a few minutes after we returned home.But what scared me the most was the look my mate gave me when he turned to me. His handsome face was covered in a mask of icy fury, something I had seen directed at his enemies many times. Trust me, no one had ever survived such an encounter before. “I will ask you one last time, Maisie.” Zayn’s dangerous growl reached my ears, making me flinch when he closed the distance between us. He grabbed my arm roughly and pulled me upright to face him. “What
ZAYNFive years later…I sat down in my office handling the documents sent to me with practiced efficiency, penning my signature across the papers. As the alpha of the Frost Fang pack, it would have been more practical to delegate some of these menial tasks to my Beta, Xavier. But the unshakeable trust I once had in that man was now gone. Before the tendrils of my dark past could go any further, my mind was awakened by the sound of a loud sneeze reverberating across the room. My twin raised his hands when he caught my scathing look. He grinned impishly. “Sorry, I just couldn't hold in any longer. It's just seven in the morning, and you look ready to murder someone.”“Kodiak,” I tried to ignore him, but somehow his words got under my skin like they always did. “You know you can always return to your pack if you want to. I'm sure Anna and the baby will be more than pleased to accommodate your troublesome presence.”“I already called her this morning,” Kodiak didn't even try to hide hi