MasukHi my people,
Over 100 chapters… wow. If you’re here reading this, it means you’ve been walking this long, emotional road with Zane and Sora, and I need you to know something first… are you okay? No, seriously. Have you eaten today? Drank water? Slept like a human being and not like someone sneaking one more chapter at 3am saying “just one more” and then boom, it’s morning and your eyes are doing red traffic light. I’m looking at you. Yes, you. Take care of yourselves for me. This story is intense, I know. Sometimes soft, sometimes painful, sometimes… a little too hot for public reading. If you’ve ever had to lock your phone, look around, and pretend you were reading something educational, I understand. We are in this together. Crossing 100 chapters is not just my win. It’s ours. Because you stayed. You kept reading. You kept feeling every moment with them. And I see you. I really do. Every comment, every vote, every gift, every quiet reader who just shows up and turns the page… you matter to me. You are the heartbeat behind this story. Without you, Zane and Sora would just be words sitting alone. And let me do something special here… Nicheeka Smith Abigail Donkoh Adejoke Margaret Macaulay You three… your names are familiar to me now in a way that feels almost like seeing a friend walk into the room. I read your comments and I smile, sometimes laugh, sometimes pause and just sit with your words. I’ve grown fond of you, truly. Thank you for being so present, so real, so supportive. And to everyone else, whether you speak loudly in the comments or quietly read in the shadows… I love you all the same. Loud love, quiet love, chaotic love… I’m taking all of it. Now let me say something a little dangerous. You’ve survived 101 chapters with Zane… our Supreme Alpha who forgets things he really should not forget, and Sora… who has suffered, loved, and endured more than most. If you’re still here, it means you can handle what’s coming next. But be honest… some of you are not ready. Because the tension? It’s not done. The heat? Oh… it’s definitely not done. And certain moments coming up… let’s just say you might need to sit down, lock your door, and maybe… breathe slowly. Don’t blame me if your cheeks get hot. I warned you. Thank you for staying. Thank you for loving them. Thank you for loving me through this journey. I’ll be checking in on you again soon… so behave yourselves. Or don’t. I know my readers. With all my heartRAYMOND.I glanced back at the metal wall. It gave no hope of going out. The damn thing looked like it could take a truck without a dent. Charles slipped my phone back into his pocket and kept his voice low. “Do you think he'll get it? I had my phone encrypted.” I gave a slight nod. If my guess was correct, Zane would be notified in any second. My body jagged again. Charles grabbed my arm fast and held me in place. The lock on the door clicked. My healing dragged slowly through my veins. Domino walked in and clapped once. A wicked smile stretched his lips. He did not hold back. “Ready to agree to my terms?” “Eat shit!” I spat. The spit landed right on the tip edge of his polished shoe. Domino’s face twisted. He laughed anyway, that ugly sound bouncing off the walls. He raised his hand to strike. “Dad!” Charles called out. My heart dropped not for myself but Charles. Domino hated being interrupted.Charles shook hard as Domino turned on him fast. “Who said you could speak t
DAMIEN.My heart wouldn't slow down. I got up fast and called his number. It rang once then went to that robotic voice. "The number you're calling is not connected." I tried again. Same thing. I bit down on my fingers and tried one more time even though I knew it would be the same. Nothing. I threw myself back on the bed and looked up at the wall clock. 11:25 pm.I tossed the phone aside and ran my fingers through my hair, whispering to the empty room. "You better be alright."A knock on the door made me jump so hard I nearly fell off the bed. Cole stepped in and gave me that worried look. "Bad night? You look like you've witnessed the worst of all things."I didn't know how to answer at first. Cole stepped closer. "Wanna talk about it?"At the same time I blurted out, "I'm scared."Cole came right over and I wrapped my arms around him tight. "It's okay. I'm right here. What are you scared about?" His hand moved warm and steady over my back and through my hair. I felt myself relax ju
DAMIEN.I stood right in front of Zane in his study, my hand flying up to cover my mouth the second the words left him. The truth about Raymond's father hit like a punch to the gut. I dropped my hand after a second and stared hard at my brother. "That's why you wanted me to stay away from him. Do you think he's going to be okay?"Zane leaned back against the edge of his desk and crossed his arms. "Raymond can handle himself."I shook my head fast. "You know that's not what I am asking. His father is a demon and if he knows Raymond and I…"Zane's eyes stayed steady on mine. "Hey, I trust Raymond enough to know he's not that stupid to blabber. I feel terrible for being hard on him but I don't regret it. You're my brother and I gave him the ultimatum to leave the family business and he'll have my blessings to date you.""We're not dating," I shot back. Zane gave me that brother look, the one that said 'you're not kidding?' I held his stare without blinking."Okay," Zane said, his voice
RAYMOND.If he's insane, then I'm much crazier. Anger burned through me. I gritted my teeth, clenched my fist, and smashed it into the glass. A crack appeared. I hit it again. My hand started bleeding. I kept punching until the glass broke and shattered. Pieces fell outside and inside, crashing on the floor.I looked down. Three stories high. Too far. I would definitely break a leg. Not the best option but better than staying trapped to my father's will. I put one foot on the windowsill and got ready to jump.The door opened behind me. I spun fast and caught the first drugged syringe coming at me. I didn't see the second one until it hit my neck. The effect slammed into me right away. I fell to my knees, yanked the syringe out, and another one hit me just below it. I pulled that one out too. Blood poured from my hand onto the floor. My father, Domino, walked in. "Didn't think you'd get out so easily did you?"Charles woke up and looked at me with sorry eyes."You..." I managed with d
RAYMOND.I stepped out of the car and the guards bowed low, pulling the door wide open for me. “Welcome, Master Raymond."I buttoned my all-black suit jacket with one hand and walked straight into the main hall. The place buzzed with low music and people dressed in black like they were at a funeral. Heads turned my way but I kept moving, sliding my sunglasses off and pushing them into my breast pocket.My father, Domino, spotted me right away. He turned with that bold smile he always wore when he wanted something. "Welcome, son." He placed his hand on my shoulder and patted my back hard. Then he pulled me toward an old man standing nearby. "Lucas, meet my son, Raymond. My first born."I forced a casual smile and shook Lucas's hand. "Pleasure to meet you.""Quite a champ you are," Lucas said back. He gave my father a knowing smile that made my jaw tighten. Something was off.A pretty lady in a black formal dress with a slit up the left side walked over. Lucas lit up. "Right on time, a
DAMIEN.I kicked out hard from the bed, aiming straight for Raymond's side. He caught my ankle with one hand like it weighed nothing. His grip stayed firm, thumb pressing into the bone."Or you'll have to do better than that if you want me to stop," he said, voice low and steady.My rut clouded everything. Heat rolled through my body in waves that made my skin burn. Raymond leaned in closer, nose brushing my neck. He took a deep breath, pulling in my scent. His tongue touched my skin next, trailing a slow wet line down the side. The spit left a cool path that made me shiver hard. My chest rose and fell faster.His hand moved up my belly, fingers spreading wide. I moaned when his teeth replaced his tongue, nipping just enough to sting. "I don't know why but I badly want to mark you," he whispered right against my ear. Goosebumps broke out all over me.I wanted it. Fuck, I wanted his teeth sinking in deep. My body leaned toward him without thinking. But Raymond pulled back. Disappointm
Zane.I stood in front of the mirror, staring at the bruises that had just suddenly appeared across my body. I was confused. Was I still dreaming, or was this just my imagination?But the truth was none of these occurrences are random.All the bruises mirrored Beauty’s injuries exactly—every mark,
Chapter: 16 ****** ZANE: The woods were quiet, too quiet. No sound of animals or even birds. This was weird. There wasn’t even wind. There were just trees that stretched endlessly into the deep forest, their branches like skeletal hands reaching into the hazy sky. The ground was damp, the smell
Chapter: 14******ZANE:I wasn't even sure what I was about to ask when Sora bolted out the door like his legs were on fire, slamming it so hard, it shook the walls.And I just stood there, gawking awkwardly at the door.For a couple of minutes, I didn't move. I just stood there, staring at the pl
Chapter 12*****ZANE:“So let me get this straight,” Brandon said, laughing and leaning against the bar. “Your father isn’t giving you a choice on who to be with? That sucks, man.”I exhaled, staring at my reflection in the drink. “You have no idea.”Brandon laughed again. “But it’s kind of funny.







