ログインCHAPTER 25: KEEP ME COMPANY ZARA:When I heard that voice, every nerve ending in my body went rigid. It was low, dangerous, and carried such an authority that made the very air in the club feel heavy. I turned my head slowly, and there he was. Alpha Darius Stormfang. He was standing just a few feet away, looking like a Greek god carved out of pure, unyielding marble. His suit was sharp, his posture was effortless, and the way he looked at Rider made the younger Alpha look like a trembling schoolboy.Rider’s grip on my hand loosened instantly. He stumbled back, his face going pale. "Uncle Darius! It’s good to see you, sir."Darius didn't look impressed. He stared at Rider, his eyes like two chips of glacial ice. "It’s Your Majesty to you, Rider."“Pardon me, Your Majesty,” Rider said with a slight bow. The silence that followed was deafening. Even the music seemed to dip in volume as if the club itself were holding its breath. Darius let his gaze sweep over our faces, his expressi
CHAPTER 24: RIDER NEVER LOVED YOUZARA:I stood there, feeling the sting of rejection sharper than any blade. Rider had let go of my wrist so fast, as if my skin were burning coals the moment Serena’s voice pierced the air. I stared at him, my heart feeling like a heavy, leaden lump. Was this it? Was this the man I had spent three years of my life with? I had cooked his meals, folded his laundry, cleaned up his messes, and stood by him while he navigated the brutal politics of the pack. I had kept him sane during his nightmares. I had given him every ounce of my soul.Now, it was crystal clear Rider never loved me. I was just a placeholder, someone he used to endure Serena dumping him for another man.Serena floated over, her movements fluid and predatory. Without even acknowledging my existence as a person, she planted a lingering, possessive kiss on Rider’s lips, her eyes darting to me with a smug, triumphant glint."Rider, darling," she cooed, her voice saccharine sweet but hidi
CHAPTER 23: RIDER IN THE CLUBZARA:Rider Stormfang.My heart skipped multiple beats at the sight of him. Rider had just stepped into the club.My breath hitched at how devastatingly handsome he looked tonight. He wore a charcoal-grey suit that fit his frame like a second skin. His hair was perfectly styled and he had one hand in his pocket. He was a perfect image of every woman's dream. Even though we had broken up, I couldn't deny the heat pulling at the pit of my stomach. I had loved him for three long years. That shared history wasn't just going to vanish overnight. Deep down, a tiny, traitorous part of my heart still beat for him, and my inner wolf gave a low, mournful whimper at the sight of her mate.Technically, we were still fated. I had rejected him after I caught him in bed with Serena instead of standing at the altar with me, but Rider had never officially accepted the rejection. He still considered me his.Memories started flooding my brain, unbidden and painful. I r
CHAPTER 22: TRYING TO HAVE FUNZARA:Mia kept to her words and came back home in less than an hour, dropping her keys and rushing to my side. I narrated every excruciating detail—the sacking, the mother who had turned on me, the threats, the blame. I expected her to tell me she was sorry, but Mia just started pacing."Your mother is just frustrated, Zara. She’s scared, and she’s lashing out because she doesn't know how to handle the pressure. She doesn't mean those things.""I feel like I should just end it all," I sobbed, feeling the darkness creeping in at the edges of my mind. "It’s too much. It’s just too much.""No way in hell," Mia said, stopping in her tracks to look me in the eye. "You are not giving him the satisfaction. You’re going to come out of this victorious. Tonight, you’re getting ready. We’re going out. You’re going to have some fun, you’re going to get a drink, and you’re going to forget your sorrow for the rest of the night. Maybe you’ll even run into one of th
CHAPTER 21: MY LIFE IS FALLING APART ZARA:The next morning, I arrived at the school with my head held, ready to ignore any form of mockery or bullying. I picked up the cleaning tools, ready to get started with mopping the hallways when the administrator stepped out of her office."Miss Ravencrest," she started, her voice sounding like a recording I’d heard a thousand times before. "I’m sorry, but your services are no longer needed here."My heart skipped a beat, then sank into my stomach. I gripped the mop, my knuckles turning white. "What? What are you talking about? I just started yesterday. Is this about the incident with the cheerleaders? Because I didn't do anything wrong, I was just…"She cut me off with a sharp shake of her head, finally meeting my eyes. There was a flicker of pity in them, but it was overshadowed by the fear of losing her own standing. "I’m not entirely sure of the specifics, Zara. I’m just doing my job. One of the Stormfang Alphas sent us a formal messag
CHAPTER 20: JUST A HECTIC DAY ZARA:Luna’s eyes went wide, and she recoiled like she’d been slapped. "What? No way! You can't possibly expect me to apologize to a mere janitor, Dad. That would be so humiliating!"Darius didn't even blink. He looked at his daughter with a cold, terrifying stillness. "Then next time, you'll learn not to look down on anyone or be rude to someone just because they're doing their job. Apologize."The hallway went dead silent. Other students stopped in their tracks, watching the drama unfold. I felt my face burning with embarrassment. "It’s okay, sir," I interjected, keeping my eyes on the floor. "I’m not offended."Darius didn't even glance my way. He kept his gaze locked on Luna. "Don't keep me waiting, Luna. And you know the consequences of disobeying me."Luna’s jaw tightened. She looked around at her friends, her face a mask of spoiled fury, but she knew better than to push her father further. She grunted, her voice strained. "Fine. I'm sorry.""Go to







