LOGINNathan:I was running like a crazy man, terrified that the zombies would catch me at any moment.At this point, the warriors and everyone else were no longer my problem.The zombies scared me far more.I began to hear a struggle somewhere behind me.I raced around the building, searching for a way inside so I could help my sister, but getting in seemed almost impossible.My anxiety was getting worse by the second.Then I turned and saw them.Zombies were appearing everywhere, moving straight toward that worn-down building.I glanced at the building, then at the warriors surrounding it, and finally back at the approaching zombies.My sister would be safe as long as she stayed down there, locked inside.Once the coast was clear, I would come back for her, I told myself as I sprinted past the building.Deep down, I felt incredibly guilty, but what else could I do?If I stayed, I would be killed too. Besides, zombies couldn't open basement doors.My sister would definitely be safer inside
Fallon:I held Rome’s gaze as he told me everything.“I’m the one who has to reject you,” he said, a single tear slipping down his cheek. “So tell me, what did I do wrong? How is any of this my fault?”His voice was so quiet that I could only stare at him for a moment.“I think this is unfair to you,” I finally admitted.Before Rome could respond, someone suddenly rushed onto the rooftop.She appeared with such urgency that Rome and I immediately moved shoulder to shoulder as we faced her.“Something’s going on,” Dahlia blurted, pointing toward the area below.“Dahlia, are you okay?” I asked, moving toward her and reaching out to rub her back.She looked panicked.“No. I saw Nathan.” Her breathing was uneven. “He was running away from the wall. The one that hadn’t been repaired. It looked like he had done something.”A chill ran through me.I immediately turned to Rome.Our eyes met.Without a word, he pulled the bag over his shoulder and gave me a firm nod.“Okay, listen to me,” I to
Miguel:I had been happily dancing with Fallon when she suddenly disappeared.After staying with the crowd for a little while, I decided to look for her.When I glanced around, I couldn’t find Ace, Rome, or Cage either.An uneasy feeling settled in my chest.I didn’t want to think that way, but I couldn’t help wondering what if they were all together and, this time, they had forgotten about me?I quickly headed toward the Alpha rooms first.Fallon wasn’t there.But I did find Christina back in Rome’s room.She had come outside briefly earlier, but now she looked completely alone.“You okay?” I asked, glancing around anxiously.I really didn’t want to waste time. I wanted to find Fallon immediately, but I couldn’t just ignore Christina either.“I don’t think he’s happy with me.”Her words made me stop when I had already been about to leave.“Who? Rome?”She nodded.“He’s even packed all his clothes. He seems so excited about going to the military center. Probably because it gives him a
Fallon:I had no idea how any of this was possible.In the last half hour, I had felt a mate bond with two different men, and both times, it had felt like a fated mate bond.That left a thousand questions racing through my mind.If I truly was their mate, then what did that mean about Rome and me?Why had I become so agitated after he marked me?There was only one way to find out.I had to touch him again. I needed to get close enough to see if I felt the same thing with him.I knew it was a huge risk, but that was how the mate bond revealed itself.You became intimate with someone and felt the connection.And it didn’t have to be anything extreme.A single kiss was enough.So when I reached the rooftop and saw Rome, I didn’t waste time explaining myself.I simply demanded that he kiss me.The first thing I noticed was his uniform.Why the hell was he wearing it tonight?It didn’t make any sense, but I pushed the thought aside.Right now, I needed an answer to something far more impor
Rome:Everyone was happy about the arrival of the full moon for different reasons.Some were celebrating because they had survived the apocalypse this long and were grateful to still be here with their mates.Others were hopeful that they might find their fated mate tonight.And even if they didn’t, they could still choose someone for themselves.Then there were people like Fallon.She was happy because she would finally get the chance to reject her abusive ex.And then there were my friends.Their happiness was on another level.As soon as Fallon accepted the rejection, she was supposed to choose one of them.Then there was me.At first, I had been excited about the full moon too because somewhere deep down, I had convinced myself that Fallon was my mate.But recent events had left me confused.What if the mark meant nothing?And even if it did mean something, what was I supposed to do about it?Fallon, Ace, Cage, and Miguel would never support me taking a step toward her for the sak
Fallon:“Wow,” I whispered to myself, unable to hide my happiness. “I’m mated to Cage.”As soon as I stepped out from behind the wall, I bumped into Ace.He clearly hadn’t seen Cage leave because he was still in a cheerful mood, looking completely carefree.“Come on, where did you disappear to? I wanted to dance with you some more,” he said, taking my hand and practically dragging me back outside.“Ace, I need to talk to you about something.”I stopped him before he could pull me any farther.“What happened?” he asked, reaching for my cheek.I stepped back.He noticed immediately.Usually, when any of them got touchy with me, I didn’t stop them. Crazy, I knew, but it had been happening a lot lately. I had simply started letting them show me affection without pushing them away.So when I stepped back this time, I could tell he hadn’t expected it.“What’s going on? Is everything okay?” His expression changed at once.“Something happened,” I admitted, trying to steady my anxious breathin
Fallon:“Your brother raped his sister. And you covered for him with fake reports so he could walk free. Ring a bell?” Cage hissed, running a hand through his blond hair to fix them.I was clueless.Just moments ago, their greetings had made me feel important.Now even breathing among them felt forb
Fallon:"Have a seat. You must be tired, fighting zombies and surviving the whole day on your own," the soldier said, his deep voice smooth and full of assurance.He knew exactly how good-looking he was.I had never known anyone except Nathan, so seeing four tall, striking, uniformed officers in one
Fallon:I forced myself upright, my gaze locked on the zombie closing in.Up close, it looked even worse than I had imagined.I glanced toward the neighboring houses, hoping someone would come out and help me.But no one did.I was on my own.A sharp gulp caught in my throat as I staggered back.My
Fallon:"I don't want another woman pregnant right now," my alpha husband barked into the phone."Wait. Who else is pregnant?” I gasped.“And I'm not just another woman. I'm your mate. Your wife," I pressed, my fingers tightening against the edge of the kitchen counter."Oh, fuck. I didn’t mean it l







