Chapter 99

ZAYN'S POV

I stood outside the pack house and my heart was pounding in my chest as I stared at the door. For weeks now, I had been feeling restless, unable to shake the feeling that something was missing from my life.

Although the war between me and Adrian had ended, the weight of the past still hung heavily on my shoulders.

I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what lay ahead. I wanted to do something to distract myself for a while so I decided to learn more about my family, to try and fill in the gaps that were haunting me. And who better to help me than Nikita?

I knocked on the door, and Nikita answered almost immediately, a warm smile spreading across her face. "Zayn!" she exclaimed. "Come in, come in. I've been expecting you."

I stepped inside, taking in my surroundings.

Nikita settled into a chair and gestured for me to do the same. "So, what can I help you with today?" she asked, her gaze intense and focused.

I hesitated for a moment, unsure of where to start. "I just...I f