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–ZANE’S POV–
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Without a doubt, my mate was on the other side of it. A low growl escaped my lips. I wanted her immediately. I needed her close to me. My heart pounded with anticipation.
I heard her footsteps inside, and a small, tiny whimper.
She’d heard me, definitely.
I should have left her alone. I should have simply walked away.
But there was no way I was leaving without seeing my mate. I needed her. I needed her close.
So I broke her door down and entered her room, making her let out a loud scream. She froze when she saw me, tears rolling down her cheeks, her heart beating so loud I was afraid she would collapse. She wasn’t wearing her glasses, her brown eyes glassy and shining with tears. Her chest heaved up and down as she struggled to breathe, staring at me with nothing but terror in her gaze.
I wanted to reassure her. I wasn’t going to hurt her. She could relax.
I stepped towards her, only for her to back away, stumbling over a fold in the carpet and falling down. Goddess, she was clumsier
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than I thought. But so adorable.
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Her sobs had filled the room, and I could see there was nothing I could do to calm her down. Nothing except leaving her alone. So I had to do that quickly. I didn’t want my mate to be scared of me. I didn’t want to torment her. She was just a tiny human.
My Little Lia.
sta
She shuffled away from me, backing entirely against the wall. I smiled to myself. She’d just trapped herself for me.
I moved closer to her, my movements slow and careful, not wanting to scare her more than she already was. I lowered my head to her level, and stared into her eyes for a moment. Now that I was close enough, I realised just how beautiful she was. I’d always known it, but I never paid heed to it, considering her nothing but a classmate. And my birthday twin. And a cute little nerd my Hounds liked to play with.
Now she was mine. Now only I could play with her.
She closed her eyes shut, and I leaned it to her neck, her entire figure trembling like a leaf. Goddess, I wanted to kiss her. I wanted to mark her as mine. Claim her that very instant. But doing so would only frighten her further. She would definitely pass out.
I let out a growl to distract myself, and using every bit of strength I had in me, I pulled away from her.
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I had to leave before I lost control.
I had to leave before I’d accidentally hurt her and lose her forever.
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“That is so cute,” Sheila cooed, smiling at me. “Who could’ve thought that nerdy girl would turn out to be our Luna?”
“She has a name,” I stated.
“Right, sorry,” Sheila nodded.
“But what’s the deal with Blake Walker?” Warner asked. “If she is your mate, why does he have his eyes on her? How can she be your mate and his too?”
“It’s rare but it happens,” Ajax said. “I heard about it once.”
“The Goddess works in mysterious ways,” Aaron added, shrugging. “But the question is… will you be able to share her,
Zane?”
“I’m not gonna share her,” I growled. “She’s a human, not a toy. And I’m not a child. She will have to make a choice, of course.”
“You’re gonna leave it up to her?” Warner asked, shocked. “She would never choose you, Zane. She hates us.”
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“She hates you guys,” I replied. “Not me.”
“Are you sure?” Sheila asked.
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“Yes. I’ve had enough moments with her to make that clear. She wants me as much as I want her. Her entire body reacts to me.”
“That’s probably due to the bond,” Ajax said softly. “We have tortured her for the last ten years, Alpha. Why would she trust
you now?”
“Did you not hear her today?” Aaron said. “She trusted he will stop us.”
“Yeah, and I broke it,” I said, sighing. “I hadn’t told you guys. and I didn’t expect her to announce it like that. I should have told you guys beforehand and then stood by her side.”
“Yeah, you should have,” said Sheila. “You just let Blake become a hero in front of her again.”
“That’s okay,” I shook my head, “I’ll pay her a visit tonight and reassure her.”
“Tonight?” Sheila teased. “How long has this been going on?”
I rolled my eyes, but felt an odd heat in my checks. What was this weird feeling?
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“Since my sixteenth birthday. I thought that was clear.”
Ajax held back a snort. “Alpha’s blushing,” he whispered.
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I grimaced. “Are you mad? You think your Alpha blushes? Am I a girl?”
“Aaron blushes,” Sheila smiled.
“No, I don’t,” Aaron tried, then Sheila glanced at him and he folded. “Okay, fine, I do.” He smiled.
For the first time, I was entirely repulsed seeing the two of them act all cute and romantic.
Instead, I felt a faint ache in my heart. When would that be Lia and I? When would the two of us be able to joke around like
that?
“Does Blake know she’s your mate too?” Warner asked, changing the subject, distracting me from thosr thoughts.
“Yes. He caught us together.” I smirked at the memory.
The Hounds all smiled. “What happened, then? Who even is he?” Ajax asked.
“He’s the Alpha of the Red Moon pack. They’re from a neighbouring town. He came here searching for her. When he caught me inside her house, naturally we got into a fight. Lia
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was really scared so I didn’t hit him in front of her. Lucky for me, he dragged me outside and ordered her not to follow. We went into the forest and then I beat the shit out of him.”
“Why didn’t you kill him?” Warner asked.
“Because I don’t need to. I am going to win her over fair and square.”
“He has an advantage, you know,” Sheila pointed out. “In her story, he’s clearly her knight in shining armour, while you’re one of the villains.”
“I used to be,” I nodded, “but not anymore. And Blake is an idiot. He lashed out on her for seeing me. Soon, she’s gonna feel suffocated with him and be drawn to me on her own.”
“Let’s hope that happens,” Ajax said. “I’m gonna have to find a new target now.” He sighed.
We all chuckled. I shook my head. Idiot.
“Congratulations, Zane.” Aaron stepped forwrad and pulled me into a hug. “I am happy for you.”
“Thanks, man.” I grinned.
The rest of them followed his lead, congratulating me, and promising to never bother Lia again.
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I’d fulfilled my promise to her, even if she didn’t know as yet. I knew she was mad at me right now. And very hurt. But very soon, I’d be stealing her back from Blake.
He wouldn’t know what hit him.
And Lia would be the happiest she’d ever been.
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