Kiara:Ever since I witnessed Zane with that lady, my life hasn’t been the same. Two days have passed, yet my body still aches, and I had been crying nonstop. On any other day, I wouldn’t give someone as condescending and disgusting as him a second thought, but he has cursed me with this bond.“Ma’am,” Ariana interrupts my thoughts, “I think you should rest. Overthinking won’t solve anything.”I sigh, my mind a whirlwind of confusion. Zane’s silence for the past two days has me on edge. What more does he have planned? I should have heeded Ariana’s warning not to play games with him.“How can I rest at a time like this?” I ask, sitting up. “My life is crumbling, and I should have listened to you.”Outside, something crashes in the hallway. “Zane,” I tell Ariana, standing abruptly. “And he’s not alone.”Ariana tries to hold me back, but I swing open my room door. There stands Zane, his hands all over a different woman—she doesn’t resemble the one from two days ago.“We should go back to
Kiara:“Natalie!” Zane yells, rushing over to her lifeless body, which is already pale.I stand there, watching with no atom of remorse in my heart. The anger in me still burns deep, and all I can think of is a way to kill her over and over.“Look what you’ve done, you beast!” Zane yells, rushing at me with a slap. I shut my eyes and wait for the impact, but it didn’t happen.Then I open my eyes to see him standing and watching me with his fangs out, but he doesn’t do anything.He rushes out of the room, and I hear him screaming in the hallway.“Rufus! Rufus!” He yells.“Arrest that woman and get rid of that body!” He screams, walking through the hallway and throwing things.Before I can make my way out of his room, I see Rufus standing with a couple of men with a gun in hand. I do not put up a fight; rather, I put forward my wrist for the cuffs in his hands.“Rest in peace, bitch.” I say to Natalie as I am dragged out of the room.Rufus drags me down the long hallway, and I see Arian
Zane:I’m going to miss Natalie a lot, and seeing her die because of me is heart-wrenching. What I hate most is the fact that I can’t bring myself to deal with Kiara. I want to rip her heart out too, but I may end up hurting myself, and I don’t want that.Seeing Rufus hit her would have been glorious if it didn’t hurt to see your mate hurt.“Sir, I’m sorry,” Rufus says with a bow, and he turns to leave. I stare at Ariana, who hurries away too, then I face Kiara.She lets out a short laugh that pierces my soul in multiple ways.“Have you come to take the last blow?” she asks, and I stare at her without a word.I try to fight my emotions because I can’t let her see the hold she has on me. I have to be tough.“How do you feel about what you’ve done?” I ask, and she chuckles.“You mean how I feel after saving my life?” She asks. “I feel good, Zane.”I slam my hand on the wall at once, causing her to sit up with the chains clanking.“You know, I feel bad for killing a human because I do no
Kiara:The scorching sun above the city is gradually fading, which makes me happy because I have been driving for over an hour. Today is the memorial for the late Luna, who died two months ago, and as her heir, I must pluck a handful of Lunaria, a mystique pant that blooms only at night. Being the Luna alongside the Alpha king is wonderful because of how much he adores me. It is all butterflies, but the responsibilities are daunting.After a while, I arrive at the foot of the elysian whisper hill and park my car. I look around, and when I am certain there are no humans in sight, I get back into my car and transform into Bailey, my wolf. I sprint up the mountain, plucking a handful of the beautiful blue plant that stands at the crest of the hill. Then I sprint back down the hill and revert to human form. Being able to do that in a matter of minutes makes me wish I could transform into a wolf and travel from the pack to here. My phone beeps as soon as I get into my car, and I check to
Kiara:Standing before the mirror, I prepare for the night, my heart shattering into countless fragments. The blow is immense, a hurdle I doubt I can overcome, especially with the pretense I must maintain tonight.“Is there a problem, my Luna?” Isabella, my maid, inquires. Swiftly wiping away my tears, I turn to face her with a forced smile. “Not at all. I will be down in a minute,” I say to her.I then retrieve the sacred pearl necklace, a legacy passed down to every Luna of the Lunar Shadow Pack. As it rests on my neck, memories of the day Blake first placed it there flood my mind. A single tear threatens to fall, but I quickly brush it away. Taking a deep breath, I clutch my purse and stride out of the room, my long red gown flowing behind me.Entering the room, a life-sized statue of the queen in her werewolf form commands my attention. Carved from moonstone, it stands regally in the center of the room, its ethereal glow casting dancing shadows on the walls. The room is a testame
Zane:As I pace around the hotel Kiara has left me in, my patience slowly dwindles. I need to carry out my mission before dawn. Downing the remaining contents of my wineglass, a knock on the door interrupts my thoughts.Opening it, I find Rufus standing there with a fresh suit.“About time,” I mutter, snatching the suit from him. He steps into the room while I retreat to the bathroom to get dressed.Once I’m ready, I demand my cigar. Rufus hands it over and I take a few satisfying puffs. “Everyone is ready, and we are waiting for your command,” Rufus informs me. I blow a puff of smoke in his face, pick up my hat from the table, and place it on my head as I stride out of the hotel.“Let’s get this done before I lose my patience,” I declare, opening the door and stepping out into the hallway. The thought of my family's murderers lying dead on the memorial grounds makes me grin widely..Halfway down the stairs, Rufus calls out to me.“Something’s happened at the Blackwood memorial, caus
Kiara:I open my eyes and see that I am lying on an enormous bed that smells like fresh roses and vanilla. I feel a soft breeze from the window and hear the sound of the whirling wind from the chilly night, and I wonder how I got here.I don’t realize how much my head aches until I sit up to take in my surroundings. Everything spins and I hold on to my head, which feels as if it will fall. The door to the room swings open, and Zane walks in dressed in a suit with a tray which contains a bottle of water, and some pills. In fear, I back away a bit, but his facial expression softens, and he approaches me.“I had a feeling you will come down with a headache,” he says, and I take my hand off my head.He places the tray on the nightstand close to me, then he gives me the glass of water, and pops the pill.“Drink,” I say to him, and he chuckles lightly, taking a sip from the water.Next, I grab the packet in his hand to be sure it is aspirin. When I have done all checks, I take the pill, and
Zane:“None of this adds up,” I mutter to Rufus, my steps echoing in the hall.The reality of being a werewolf still feels like a dream, and knowing that Kiara is my mate only complicates things. A long-term relationship isn’t on my agenda, especially when all I can think of is making her pay for her father’s sins against my family.“What do I do?” I ask, my hand resting on Rufus’s shoulder.He starts to respond, but I silence him with a hand.“That’s it!” I shout, a brilliant idea forming in my mind.“The full moon is tonight, and mating with her will be simple. Then I’ll hold the threat of rejection over her if she tries to run,” I explain, noticing Rufus’s furrowed brow.His disapproval is evident, but it’s irrelevant to me. I’ve never been one to care much about others’ opinions.“The beauty of this plan is its foolproof nature. She’s experienced rejection before, so all I need to do is leave my mark, and we’re set,” I say, patting his back before walking the stairs.I walk to Kiar