Chapter 13

AMELIA

My world crumbled around me, fear etched deep lines on my face as I tried to make sense of what had happened here. I was only a maid in the mansion, so why was my presence needed here?

I staggered back, terrified, as I collided with the red hair. He held my hand, pushing me forward forcefully.

"Don't fucking lay your dirty hands on her!" Zayn yelled at him, struggling to break free.

Why was he suddenly acting like he cared about me? Dirty hands? I remembered he had once called my hands dirty. I was certain his words had nothing to do with me. It was his ego speaking, his desire to claim ownership over me as his mate.

Where was his girlfriend? Perhaps she didn't spend the night like she normally would whenever she visited. A lucky day for her.

"Enzo, be gentle," Atlas ordered, his gaze piercing through me to the man grabbing my hand from behind.

Enzo raised his hands mockingly, a twisted smile playing on his lips as he walked to the side of the room.

"You killed Alpha Hector?