LOGINY'all can check Chapter Five if you need more explanation on the Zoning thing. <3
Zane sat in the high-backed chair across from his grandfather's desk and the air in the room was filled with tension. He should have been at Lexipaharm hours ago, but Robert had summoned him to the West-Towers, and the old man's commands were non-negotiable, as always.Now he endured it, his posture relaxed, but his eyes cold as they fixed on the old man sitting across from him."Your father--that spineless son of mine--had the nerve to show up at the Villa," Robert spat, his booming voice dripping with anger, "and accused me of abducting that bastard boy of his. It seems everyone of you has forgotten that Asher is a bastard and not a member of this family! Maybe I need to remind everyone affiliated with him that they would end up the same way as he had."Zane's jaw tightened imperceptibly, his teeth grinding together as the deep hatred inside of him simmered. This man knew the truth about his mother's death and buried it without a flicker of remorse....This same fucker abused Asher e
Asher swallowed hard, his heart pounding against his ribs as he stared up at Zane. The ropes held him tight, and no matter how much he struggled, he couldn't get free. Frustrated, he looked into Zane's eyes only for heat to coil low in his belly at the dark heat in the blue depths."It's none of your business," he finally muttered, trying to sound tough even though his voice came out shaky. "Just untie me and let me go. You don't even owe me any explanation."Smirking, Zane leaned in closer until his breath was washing across Asher's skin. And then he dipped his head and brushed his lips over the bite mark on Asher's neck, softly at first, before nipping lightly at it. A mix of pleasure and pain exploded through Asher like a lightning bolt, racing down his spine.A helpless cry tore from him, his body shamelessly arching off the bed."You're my mate now, sweetheat," Zane murmured against his skin, licking the soreness away. "Pretty sure that means you get to know whatever you want abo
Asher came awake slowly, his body sinking deeper into the mattress as he stirred. Everything felt warm and heavy, and his head throbbed faintly, like the aftermath of a bad hangover.For a moment, he just lay there, trying to piece together where he was. He could smell Zane's scent. The minty-foresty scent was everywhere, including the sheets.When he finally forced his eyes open, he saw him.The Alpha was propped up on one elbow beside him, watching him with a quiet, intense stare that made Asher feel like he was being dissected and devoured at the same time."Zane...?" His voice came out rough, barely above a whisper. When the hell had Zane woken up? The last he remembered, Zane had been comatose in that hospital... Why were they in such a large bed if they were supposed to be in the hospital? Was he dreaming now?Didn't they say you're not supposed to feel pain in dreams?Why was there such a sharp burning ache on the side of his neck?It would have been a pleasant dream, just li
Zane's hands were lightly gripping the wheel, the leather cool and somehow wet under his palms from the blood that had dried in dark streaks across his knuckles. The night air rushed through the opened windows, carrying away the metallic tang that still lingered despite the breeze.He kept his eyes on the road, the headlights paving a way through the endless dark, but every few seconds, his gaze flicked to the rearview mirror.Asher slept peacefully in the back seat, curled up on his side with his knees drawn up, hoodie sleeves pulled over his hands like a child. The faint glow from a few passing streetlights brushed across his face, highlight the soft curve of his cheek, and his lashes casted shadows on his cheekbones.He looked innocent like this...untouched by the entire chaos of the day...by the secrets Zane carried. Zane could feel the bond humming quietly between them. It was like a warm thread that reassured Zane with every breath Asher took. His mate. Safe. His.Zane had only
Zane's frown deepened, his voice dropping to a low dangerous growl. "Were you watching us? Who's the creep now?"Ethan let out a short, incredulous laugh, shaking his head without taking his eyes off the road. "No, I wasn't watching you guys. I saw the mark on Asher's neck when I carried him down earlier. It's pretty damn obvious. But that's not the point."Zane waited, his patience thinning. Asher shifted slightly in his lap, still deep in sleep, and Zane adjusted his hold, one hand splayed protectively over the omega's back while the other patted his hair. "Then what is your point?"Ethan glanced in the rearview mirror again, his eyes serious as they met Zane's. "I'm concerned because you've clearly been lying to Asher all this time."Zane's eyes narrowed into tiny slits. "And what the hell is that supposed to mean?"Ethan's grip tightened on the wheel. "You know what I'm talking about Zane." He gritted through clenched teeth. "I know what you are and what it fucking means!"Zane fe
Zane stirred from the deepest and most perfect sleep he'd ever had since he let Asher go months ago. His body felt heavy and sated, every ache from the crash and the fight dulled by the warmth pressed against him. Fuck, he wanted to remain here forever, especially with Asher's sweet scent drifting into his nostrils.But there was a persistent knock on the door that finally jerked him fully awake.His eyes opened to the dim room, disoriented for a split second as he took in the blood and gore all around him. But when his eyes fell on Asher who was curled naked in his arms, the memories of Asher's desperate heat and the bond sealed between them flooded his brain.His arms tightened instinctively around the naked form curled into him, and a possessive growl rumbled low in his chest. Mate.Finally he forced himself to look towards the doorway.Ethan stood there with his arms crossed, while looking more annoyed than anything. "Time to wake up, lovebirds. Or whatever the hell you are now.



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