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Chapter 31: Shadows on the Sand

Penulis: Zoia Zatserkovna
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-07 16:22:55
Zoriana spent the evening and the following morning in her room. It was a strategic retreat; partly to catch up on the mountain of tasks piling up at ZRoux and her own pack, and partly because she couldn't bring herself to face Tristan. She sent word through Roman that she had urgent pack matters to attend to and wouldn't return until the following morning.

Since she hadn't packed an extensive wardrobe, she chose her outfit with care.

“Wow. Your mate won't be able to take his eyes off you,”
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  • Alpha's Games of Lies & Lust    Epilogue: The Lives We Deserve

    Aella’s and Mounia’s mating ceremonies had passed, and today, everyone was gathered for Zoriana’s. It hadn't been an easy month for her. She had been running ragged between the Morning Star and Iron Heart packs, working tirelessly to help restore order to the shattered realm. Many elders had suggested merging the two packs into one massive territory, but Zoriana resisted the idea, and Tristan had supported her choice completely.Instead, the past month had been entirely about duties, pack logistics, and mating—lots and lots of mating.They had just finished the formal ritual, and Zoriana had slipped away to refresh her makeup. Now, she stood in front of the mirror, staring at the fresh mating mark on her neck. It felt incredibly surreal to realize that just a few months ago, she had been standing in front of a mirror in the Silver Moonlight pack, anxiously waiting for Ryder’s arrival. Back then, she could never have foreseen his betrayal, the loss of her home, or her eventual rise fr

  • Alpha's Games of Lies & Lust    Chapter 132: The Final Rejection

    “My apologies, Your Majesty,” Zoriana spoke up, breaking the brief silence. “You mentioned earlier that mating issues should be discussed outside of this room. But there is something I simply can not wait to address.”Gael huffed in deep annoyance. He fully expected Zoriana to bring up his engagement to Flavia, and he had already endured enough drama today—the last thing he wanted was a screaming match between his fiancée and his fated mate.“Zoriana, please leave this for another day,” he started, his voice strained. “We’ve had enough—”Zoriana cut him off cleanly. “I won't waste anyone’s time. I will be extremely quick. I, Zoriana Roux, Alpha of the Morning Star pack, reject you, Crown Prince and Alpha heir of the Royal Pack, Gael Castellari, as my mate and Alpha.”A sudden, sharp pain surged through her chest. It was powerful, but she found it bearable. Across the table, Gael’s face twisted in agony, and he clutched his heart, gasping for air.

  • Alpha's Games of Lies & Lust    Chapter 131: The Terms of the Crown

    Zoriana continued, her voice echoing coldly through the room. “Beta Karel, that makes adultery, murder, and attempted murder. That is already enough to warrant three separate executions... but there is more. We also have a high-level conspiracy.”“Shut up, you fucking bitch!” Karel snapped, his face turning crimson with fury. “Don’t try to play smart. You’re just some little whore playing a pretend game of spy. I—”A guard hit him hard across the face, cutting him off, and Karel spat blood onto the floor.“Beta Karel, silence, or we will be forced to silence you permanently,” the King barked. Karel glared at the floor but remained quiet, still desperately hoping he could find a way out of the accusations.“Beta Karel believed that his official position as Royal Beta was under threat as long as Crown Prince Gael could not be officially declared King,” Zoriana explained. Pausing, she glanced around the table. “The claim of Alpha Tristan to the thron

  • Alpha's Games of Lies & Lust    Chapter 130: The Rot Within the Crown

    “And why is this little... who-... she-wolf present at the meeting?” Queen Calista asked, pointing at Fairuza with unmasked disgust.“We are uncovering traitors today, so she is part of the narrative,” Zoriana replied flatly.“Traitors? I thought we only had one,” Gael smirked, casting a dark look toward his brother. “Or is Fairuza his accomplice?” he snorted.“You will know everything in due course, Your Highness,” Zoriana said, taking a sharp breath.“Let the show begin,” Kalina beamed ecstatically in her mind. Zoriana didn't entirely share her wolf's joy; she was still anxious that things could go south at any moment.Forcing her chin up, she squared her shoulders. When she spoke, her voice was loud, clear, and commanding total authority.“First, I have a confession to make. A few months ago, Prince Gael appointed me as a Royal Advisor. However, my true mission was not to help prepare for rogue attacks. It was to uncover the traitors within this realm. Today is the day the wolves w

  • Alpha's Games of Lies & Lust    Chapter 129: The Beginning of the End

    Zoriana had messaged Tristan. She wanted to pour her heart out, to tell him everything she was feeling, but instead, she kept the text strictly professional—dry facts detailing the evidence so he would know how to play along during the meeting.“Okay.”The reply had come hours later, causing her heart to clench painfully. Deep in her soul, she had expected him to add an “I miss you,” or at least a few words of appreciation that she had finally gotten to the bottom of this farce. But there was nothing. Just a cold, distant, one-word response.Kalina growled angrily in her mind, but it was what it was.Time passed quickly, and Zoriana checked her folder one last time. The evidence was spotless. Smoothly running her hands over the fabric of her charcoal suit, she stepped toward the elevator, her high heels clicking confidently against the floor. Her heart was racing—not out of fear, but from a desperate impatience to finally conclude this chapter of her life. Justice. Closure.A warm han

  • Alpha's Games of Lies & Lust    Chapter 128: The Shocking Discovery

    Zoriana’s heart turned over at the thought of Tristan, but now was not the time. She still had tasks to finish before she could finally complete her mission. Leaving her family at the restaurant, she made a brief stop at the rogue camp—an unpleasant but entirely necessary pit stop.“One more unpleasant task,” she muttered, dialling Gael’s number.He picked up on the very first ring. “I knew you’d come to your senses. We are fated mates, after all, and in the end, that's all that matters.”“Yeah, you’re right,” she replied softly, detesting the bitter taste of the lie in her mouth. “I have good news—I finally got the proof we need to pin Tristan down. We can finally be together openly, just like you promised.”She heard Gael take a sharp, ragged breath over the line. A month ago, his betrayal would have cut her to the bone. Now, after everything she had witnessed, she felt absolutely nothing. Gael had never planned to break his engagement with Princess Flavia; he simply wanted to keep

  • Alpha's Games of Lies & Lust    Chapter 28: Melted Ice

    The SUV came to a halt. They hadn't reached the Iron-Heart pack lands yet. “The food in your former pack was awful. I hope you don’t mind grabbing a late breakfast? I’m starving,” Tristan said, his voice surprisingly soft. Only then did Zoriana realize ho

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  • Alpha's Games of Lies & Lust    Chapter 25: The Rogue’s Bargain

    Zoriana listened to the conversation, offering remarks only when prompted. She wasn't focused; the outcome of these negotiations didn't truly matter to her. In fact, she was surprised they were happening at all. Alpha Tristan didn't need this alliance, and for Ryder, joining forces with Tristan w

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  • Alpha's Games of Lies & Lust    Chapter 22: Playrooms and Power Plays

    The she-wolf jumped to her feet, extending a hand to Zoriana. “My name is Fairuza. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Alpha Zoriana. Your reputation precedes you; I hope we can become friends. Why don't you join us for Tristan’s break?”Zoriana shook Fairuza's warm hand, her mind racing. "Just Fairuza. S

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  • Alpha's Games of Lies & Lust    Chapter 21: The Gilded Den

    Zoriana’s hands gripped the steering wheel tighter as she drew closer to the Iron-Heart Pack. The name itself was unsettling, but the scenery was breathtaking. However, nothing compared to the sight that greeted her at the gates. Behind a towering fence and an iron gate intricately forged with pa

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