TANIA“Zarek?” I whispered and my heart skipped a beat. I took in the familiar sight of Zarek's broad back and dark brown hair, and I knew that it was him instantly. His voice, his broad back... It seemed as though they were plastered in my mind.My face grew warm when I noticed that he was fine. He didn't seem to be hurt or in pain. I felt a sense of relief wash over me, and then... I couldn't help but notice how handsome he looked, even in his simple clothes.My wolf whispered, “We came here to get our dress for the Moon Gala, not drool over Zarek.”But I couldn't help myself. I found myself wondering what he'd look like in finer attire. “He is just so handsome,” I thought, feeling a blush rise to my cheeks. If the Moon Goddess had blessed him with wealth, I would have attempted to win him over. Perhaps I would have even tried to seduce him.“Oh, please! Have some dignity, Tania,” my wolf said.“What's with the talk about dignity? That's what I did to get food on the table while I
TANIAI froze. Is Zarek coming here? Then, the voice paused, while Zarek's voice trailed off. Sigh, I worry too much. He can't be allowed to enter the VIP lounge, because he needed to have a special membership or be a premium customer, which he clearly wasn't.Just then, my assistant approached me, her eyes cast downward. “Ma, I paid for his items like you instructed,” She spoke, her voice laced with innocence.Instantly, I shot her a stern look. “I told you to pay for his items not discuss with him,” I said, glaring at her.An apologetic smile appeared on her face. “I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.” I waved my hand, dismissing her fake concern. “Forget it. Let's just focus on finding the perfect dress for the Moon Gala. That's what we're here for anyway.”She nodded and led me to the designer section, where we spent the next hour browsing through exquisite gowns.As we were about to leave the section, I noticed a dress that caught my eye - a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece that
TANIAMy eyes widened in disbelief. What?! Why would Nikolas be recognised as the leader among Alphas?! I mean, Nikolas is an irresponsible he-wolf who is not even capable of dealing with his pack. If it were not for Delilah and his other Beta, the pack would have sunk beyond anyone's expectation.As Nikolas completed his speech, two women dressed in outstanding attire marched forward, their high heels clicking on the floor.They held a small transparent box that showcased a fragment of the powerful Crystal Moon. Unlike the other fragment that was taken away from Granelma Pack, this fragment was glowing and it emitted a dark, dominating aura.“To the Alpha of Alphas, here is to more happiness and celebration,” the host announced, his voice booming through the ballroom. Another round of applause filled the air, and the box was handed over to Nikolas. Nikolas smiled from ear to ear, his deep, smooth voice echoing through the ballroom as he thanked the host. But when I looked at the cr
TANIAI took a deep breath and stood my ground. “No, Mum. I won't do it,” I said firmly, looking her straight in the eye.“Tania, you're making a huge mistake,” Mum replied in a soft tone.I shook my head and continued, “I'm not making a mistake. I deserve better than all these. Nikolas may be a wealthy Alpha, but he's also an evil asshole who only cares about himself. I've been with him, so you can't understand or know what I've been through.”Mum parted her lips to speak, but I cut her off, “We won't talk about Nikolas or having a pup. And that's final.”ZAREKTania and Nikolas walked towards the stage as their names were announced. Meanwhile, I watched them with furrowed brows. I was confused. The host called Tania Nikolas's mate. She is not his mate, right?“Zarek, we've got a situation!” Ramirez's voice crackled through my earbud. “Nikolas is transporting the Crystal Moon to his pack tonight!”His voice trailed off as his next statements came out as blabbers. I wasn't focused on
ZAREKRamirez's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched as he spoke, “Then what do we do? We can't just give up now.”I sighed, rubbing my temples. “Think about it, Ramirez. Nikolas has already outsmarted us once. He's not going to make it easy for us to get to the Crystal Moon now. And even if we manage to get to the Crystal Moon's truck, we'll be walking into a trap,” I told them.Bruce spoke up, his voice calm and rational. “Zarek's right, Ramirez. We need to come up with a new plan. We don't even know the whereabouts of the supposed right truck.”Lizzy nodded in agreement. “Also, we aren't sure if the Crystal Moon was even taken to the supposed truck. Possibly, it's still in the pack, or somewhere distant.”I paused, my mind racing. We needed to get out of there, and fast. Nikolas had the upper hand, and we couldn't let him have that powerful fragment to himself.I thought back to our previous encounters, trying to recall any details that could help us now. And then, it hit me - Nikolas's
TANIAI turned around and Nikolas walked out of the bathroom in haste. He had a frown on his face as he looked down at my hands. I moved away to avoid him seeing the document. But, Nikolas hastily approached the bed and pushed the pillow aside, revealing the document I hid.I wanted to speak, but I hesitated as he took the document and returned to the bathroom. I heard the soft roar of the toilet flushing, followed by an unsettling gurgle like something was being sucked down the drain. He had clearly disposed of the document, and I realized I couldn't find answers in them. The sound of the shower drummed on like a steady rhythm, giving me an idea of what I needed to do. I don't need the documents to get answers when Nikolas can spill out the truth himself.Just in time, I heard a knock on the door, an alert that Nikolas's food had arrived. The food was his dinner. He was a picky eater and had skipped eating at the Gala. I had anticipated this. Thankfully, Mum had tucked a powdere
TANIAMum had been sick, and I had no money for her treatment. So, I did it. I worked at the brothel and flirted with wealthy men.If not for that decision, Mum wouldn't be alive today. She wouldn't have met Alpha Darwin, let alone married him, and Nikolas would never have crossed paths with me. I would have been just another poor, homeless woman, unable to afford her mother's treatment, forced to watch her wither away.As I stood before Nikolas, my anger and hurt boiled over. “But you... You cheated and messed with other she-wolves even when I had loved you and respected our mate bond,” I spat through gritted teeth. “I regret being with you.”Meanwhile, Nikolas moved away as he staggered towards the bed as if my words meant nothing. He was not even in his right senses.I sniffled as a thought enveloped my mind.“You said the truth because you are not in your right senses and I am relieved... I am relieved to know about everything you explained and I'm more than excited that the docum
TANIAPulled away from danger, I looked up to see who had saved me and found myself gazing into Zarek's eyes, his arms wrapped tightly around me.His dark brown hair was packed to the back, and he looked handsome as always. He stared down at me with those rich brown eyes that seemed to ignite whatever feelings I had for him.“Are you alright?” Zarek asked, his voice low and soothing as it jolted me out of my thoughts. My heart was still racing from the close call, and my legs felt like jelly. I nodded, still trying to process what had just happened. “Y-yes,” I stuttered, my voice barely audible.Zarek's gaze held mine for a moment longer as if ensuring I was indeed okay. Then, he slowly loosened his grip around me, his arms sliding away from my body. I felt a sudden chill without his warmth, but I didn't dare move closer.Anxiety gripping me, I glanced back at the car that had almost hit me. It had zoomed off into the distance, leaving behind a trail of screeching tyres. I realized,