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The Alpha’s War Prize: Hearts at War (Book 1) 74: I don't blame you
I stood at the entrance, leaning against the door and watched as Elena tried to check on Zuri and ensure she was fine. When she transformed earlier, she was so scared and growled when Zion wanted to go close to her. The action had hurt him so badly and I could see it on his face as he turned and went to fetch Benjamin to see if Zuri would allow him to touch her and she did.Right now, Zion and a still shocked Emily were standing awkwardly in the room, far from the bed where Benjamin had his arms wrapped around her to prevent her from snapping at Elena. I could tell how much Emily wanted to be the one in Benjamin’s place. Her daughter turned human after so many years but she won’t allow her to come close.I studied her from my spot. She looked almost identical to her brother, just a little older but they could pass as twins if they tried. Her black hair was at her waist, and small over her face shaped by big round grey eyes with terror she tried to hide and replace with anger and small
The Alpha’s War Prize: Hearts at War (Book 1) 75: Let Go
It was very late at night, and I couldn’t sleep. Zion lay on the other end of the bed, keeping his distance from me because he thought that was what I needed when it was the opposite right now.My eyes admired the moon that shone into the room from the opened window, illuminating the room and making my dead skin glow.I shuffled a bit backwards towards Zion, itching for a bit of comfort that his presence brought me. I needed more than he was giving; I wanted him to hold me, love me, and comfort me. I needed him to pull me out of the dark well my thoughts were dragging me beneath.As I lay there, idle and restless, my mind traveled back to Zuri’s words. I couldn’t blame her for telling me to stay away. She was right, and I’ll probably do the same, but it didn’t stop the agonizing feeling deep in my gut.It was so much to stomach and accept. The man I had admired all my life was not who I thought he was, and Zuri was going to be a hurtful reminder as long as I saw her, or vice versa.Te
The Alpha’s War Prize: Hearts at War (Book 1) 76: moving on
I opened my eyes slowly, feeling a warm and comforting sensation enveloping me and it made me feel a strong sense of security. I didn’t have to turn back to know Zion was still in bed, the pair of strong arms wrapped around me protectively under the blankets were obvious signs.I turned my body to face him so I could look at him and saw that he was still asleep. His face was peaceful and I was tempted to ghost my fingers over his eye lids and lips so I did just that. My finger traced the features of his face, from his brows to his lips.I was so in love with this man, I felt like I didn’t have enough words to express how much I felt. The words were choking and needed to be let out but I didn’t know how well to express how strongly I felt for him.“I love you” I whispered almost like a prayer and leaned to press my lips against his softly. I gasped in surprise when his hands around me tightened and he deepened the kiss, pulling me flush against his body.My hands travels to his hair to
The Alpha’s War Prize: Hearts at War (Book 1) 77: Exits and Promises
My eyes went to Zion and he was startled. His eyes were wide and he looked alarmed. I was on my feet immediately. I didn’t expect Zuri to leave the pack so soon. I can’t imagine how Zion or his mother would feel with this news.They hadn’t gotten any time with her since she changed since she didn’t want anyone except her mate touching her. I hoped she would stay and heal with her family but she had other plans, one that would hurt the people who had been patiently praying she got well for so long.“What do you mean she is leaving?” Zion questioned and there was no hiding the panic in his voice.“She has her things packed already. She suddenly announced that she wanted to go with Benjamin to his pack. Your mom has gone hysterical trying to stop her, Zion but she is refusing to change her mind. Hurry, maybe you will be able to stop her” “Where are they?” He grabbed her trousers and shirt and throw them on hastily.“In the lounge” Zion ran out of the bedroom and Emily followed him. I q
The Alpha’s War Prize: Hearts at War (Book 1) 78: Mommy?
“Elaine, stop running baby or you’ll hurt yourself” I yelled from where I sat under the huge tree and watched him run around the large field chasing butterflies with the other pups.There was a smile on my face as I watched him giggle and push the other pups lightly. We have been spending almost every day together since Zuri left since I wanted to give Zion and Emily the space they needed. Zion wasn’t taking Zuri’s leaving well. He had been moody, not to me but to the others. He doesn’t talk much or eat much.I wanted to comfort him but I knew he needed time and space to miss her and accept that the decision was the best for Zuri. Elaine was the perfect remedy to distract me from everything. He always made me laugh with his antics and he was annoyingly curious and was always in my face asking the weirdest questions.“You can take your eyes off him for a minute. He won’t disappear or get hurt if you continue reading that book in your lap” Lily said with a laugh and I turn to glare at h
The Alpha’s War Prize: Hearts at War (Book 1) 79: My pup
I knocked on Zion’s office door, my heart was pounding in my chest. I wanted to tell him immediately before I chickened out. Adopting Elaine out of the blue was something that would change our lives and I really want him to agree with my decision.“Come in” Zion called from the other side. I don’t even know why I knocked when I could have just gone in. I guessed I needed time to gather my thoughts.I pushed the door open with shaky hands and entered the office. Seeing his rugged look made me fall in love with him all over again. I missed him so much even though we slept in the same bed last night.His face lit up into a smile when he saw me. He closed the files he had been going through and stood up. I watched with a small smile as he walked over to me and pulled me into a hug.“Hey, beautiful. What brings you here? Are you okay?”He pressed his lips to mine in what was supposed to be a chaste kiss but I clung to him, deepening the kiss because I missed him so much. He had been too qu
The Alpha’s War Prize: Hearts at War (Book 1) 80: Indigo
We were having dinner in the pack house’s kitchen and it was one of those rare days when Jamie, Isaac, Elena, Lily and even Zion was present. Things have been slow lately so everyone was less busy. The pack was peaceful and it gave us enough time to connect and do things together.“Where is Elaine?” Lily asked as she took a bite of the chicken Emily had grilled to perfection earlier.“He is playing with the other pups. I can’t get him to stay in one place even to eat” I complained and they all burst out laughing.“He takes after you. You are so difficult to handle” Elena comments and I throw the napkin beside me at her face.They’ve all come to accept Elaine as me and Zion’s pup naturally and sometimes they referred to him as though I gave birth to him, always claiming that he takes certain traits from me or Zion and it made me happy.Elaine has also settled in as being our pup too well. The room Zion made for him was beautiful and Elaine actually cried when he first saw it. Zion may
The Alpha’s War Prize: Hearts at War (Book 1) 81: Your new best friend
I blinked open and felt a heavy weight on my chest. I looked down and shrieked in surprise to see the panther, Indigo laying on me and purring softly. I scrambled to the end of the bed in shock but the panther didn’t move from the spot and gave me a bored look before resting on its paws.I looked around the room and saw Elaine sitting on the floor beside the bed and he was busy playing with her tail and giggling.“You are so silly, Mummy. Indigo won’t hurt you. She is a good girl” He said and purred the animal who purred in response and even licked Elaine’s hand and he burst into another fit of giggles.“Stop, indie, it tickles”I sat back down hesitantly and looked at the animal who seemed to be better. It seems whatever Elena gave it was successful in helping it recover quickly but that didn’t explain why it was on my bed, on me.“Zion” I called out “Where is your daddy, baby?”“He is making breakfast in the kitchen” Elaine said happily and I understood why. We were used the kitchen
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