Chapter 49

ADRIAN'S POV

I stormed out of the courtyard and made my way to my private room, slamming the door behind me. My father's words still rang in my ears, but I didn't care. I was angry at Eva, and I wanted to let loose. How dare she defend Zayn? She was so bold to speak and it angered me.

"Don't be too rough on Eva," Alpha Ambrose had said, his voice calm and steady. "She's been through a lot."

But I didn't want to hear it. All I could think about was how Eva and Zayn had put my life in danger that very day. It was all because of them that I almost died. Zayn almost killed me!!

I paced around the room, my mind racing with anger and frustration. I wanted to scream and shout, to let out all of my pent-up emotions. But I knew that wouldn't solve anything. So instead, I reached for the bottle of whiskey on the table and poured myself a drink. I took a long swig, feeling the liquid burn down my throat. It felt good, like a release from the tension that had been building up inside of me.

I wand