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With the bald manās statement, my eyes widened as fear gripped me. Did I gulp that black liquid?āNow, look at that. You drank it in a go,ā the man spoke in a mocking manner, confirming my doubts. He forced the drink into my mouth, while I was gasping for breath, and I foolishly gulped it.My heart raced.He mentioned that he mixed something into the drink. Gosh! It is not just an ordinary drink, or alcohol then.ZAREK The hall had emptied, leaving behind a quiet that felt almost sacred. The day had been full of energy and celebration, but now, with everyone gone, it was just Tania and me. The air was calm, and I could feel the weight of the moment settling in. I turned to her, my heart steady. This wasnāt going to be a surpriseāafter all, her mother had practically announced my intentions earlier. But that didnāt matter. What mattered was what I had to say, and how much I wanted to share this with her.āLetās take a walk,ā I suggested, squeezing her hand gently.She looked at me, her eyes warm and trusting, and nodded. We made our way up the grand staircase to the top floor, where the large windows offered a clear view of the night sky. The moon hung low, casting its soft light across the polished floors, creating an intimate, almost magical atmosphere.Tania turned to me, curiosity in her gaze. āWhat are you up to, Zarek?āI chuckled softly. āI know your mother already spilt the beans
ZAREK āMum, whatās going on here?ā Tania asked, her brows furrowing in concern.Taniaās mother looked up, a touch of defensiveness in her tone. āI was just discussing your engagement plans with Zarek. Donāt I have the right to know?āTania opened her mouth to protest, but I stepped in to diffuse the situation. āItās fine, Tania. Thereās nothing wrong with discussing it. And yes, I do have plans to propose.āTaniaās eyes widened slightly with surprise, then softened as she looked at me. Her mother let out a sigh of relief. āAlright then,ā she said, giving a small nod before walking away, leaving us in the midst of the bustling crowd.Tania tugged gently at my hand, guiding me towards the photo op area. As we walked, I couldnāt help but ask, āYouāre not worried about the delay in the proposal, are you?āShe shook her head, a light smile on her lips. āNo, not at all. A normal relationship takes about two years before a proposal is made, so this is pretty standard. Besides, youāve been
ZAREKTime passed, and the weight of justice finally settled.With Boss and Alpha Barral behind bars, the world felt a little safer, a little lighter.Then, a loud, booming voice echoed through the hall: āAlpha Zarek!āThe words reverberated off the high ceilings and marble floors, sending a shiver down my spine.In an instant, the hall erupted into thunderous applause, a sound filled with appreciation and respect. I let the waves of applause wash over me, taking a moment to soak it all in.This moment felt surreal, almost like a dream, yet the warmth of the applause and the shining eyes of Xander and his Luna, Ziva, reassured me that it was real. The pride that radiated from them confirmed everything I had fought for.I took a deep breath, savouring the moment, then began my walk to the stage.The crowd parted, clearing a path for me, their eyes full of admiration and respect. As I climbed the steps, the weight of responsibility settled on my shoulders, but it was a burden I was re
ZAREK I held my breath. Alpha Rowan? I had heard of himāa powerful Alpha who was supposed to have been killed along with his wife. But this? It didnāt make any sense.āThatās impossible. He and his wife were killed,ā I said, my voice barely audible.āThey were,ā Lizzy confirmed, her eyes darkening with the weight of the truth. āNikolasās father and boss conspired to kill Alpha Rowan and his wife as part of a twisted plan to seize power. When the plan went south and Boss was discarded, he hid the truth from you to protect his own agenda.āThe room felt like it was spinning, with the walls closing in as the reality of her words sank in. I felt like I was falling, unable to grasp anything solid. The man who raised me, who trained me, who I trustedāheād kept this from me my entire life. I had lived in the shadow of a lie. āSo, everything I thought I knew... was a lie?āLizzy nodded; her expression pained. āHe kept you in the dark because he didnāt want you to know where you really
ZAREK Taniaās breath hitched, her eyes searching mine for any hint of a joke. But this was no time for jokes, no room for lies.āAssassins?ā she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.āYes,ā I confirmed, leaning in closer, my tone even. āWeāre trained, skilled, and we do whatever it takesārobbing, stealing, destroying.āāThe man Lizzy killed was sent to take us out. He murdered Ramirez and Bruce, and he wouldnāt have stopped until he succeeded.āAs I spoke, I watched as Taniaās expression shiftāa collision of shock and confusion. I could see her trying to piece it all together with the revelation I had just dropped. āWhat? This whole time?ā She asked.I nodded, feeling the weight of my own words. I never wanted her to find out like this. Not like this. But there was no going back now. āI never wanted you to find out this way, but itās the truth. Thereās more, though, Tania.ā I paused, grappling with the right words. How do you explain the darkest parts of yourself to so
ZAREK We stood there for a long moment, wrapped in each other's arms, the tension and fear melting away.The tremble in Tania's shoulders stilled, and when she finally pulled back, her eyes, once clouded with tears, had cleared.āI met Lizzy recently,ā she whispered. The words startled me, and I felt my pulse quicken.āLizzy? Is she alright?ā I asked, searching her face for answers.The thought of anything happening to Lizzy sent a jolt of panic through me. I needed to know if she was okay.Tania nodded, āYes, she came here with me.āAs she spoke, the tightness in my chest eased, replaced by a wave of relief. If Lizzy was with Tania, then she had to be safe.Afterwards, I noticed that she shifted her gaze to what was behind me. Her expression shifted to a mix of relief and something else.Concerned, I followed her line of sight, and turned to see Lizzy.She stood in the doorway, her eyes locked on me. She didn't seem hurt or weary. She seemed rather strong. Stronger than I remembered
TANIAI turned to head out of the kitchen, but Zarek's tone froze me in track. āNow, you are trying to run off because you know you're not telling the truth.āāI'm not running off.ā I sighed, feeling cornered. āYou have an interview, don't you?ā I asked, checking my phone for the time. āYou're running
ZAREKBruce and Ramirez looked like they'd been punched in the gut, their faces pale and disappointed. I knew my announcement was a bombshell, but I had to be honest.Bruce shook his head, his voice laced with disappointment. āZarek, we thought you were one of us. A team player. Not someone who'd just
ZAREKThen, Tania looked up at me as she spoke, āI won't deny it. I was hurt and angry, and I just wanted to forget about Nikolas, even if it was just for a moment... I know it was wrong to lie to you, and I'm truly sorry for my actions.āHer pout was still adorable, but now it was laced with a hint o
TANIAPulled away from danger, I looked up to see who had saved me and found myself gazing into Zarek's eyes, his arms wrapped tightly around me.His dark brown hair was packed to the back, and he looked handsome as always. He stared down at me with those rich brown eyes that seemed to ignite whatever







