Zaika's povI transported myself back to the garden maze of the Southern Province and frowned seeing the shrubs destroyed. The gnarled bushes were all bent over one another. The carved marble Wolves on the fountain looking down on the pond with two dead swans floating lifeless in the water caused me to swallow uncomfortably."I am a monster," I growled. Glancing at all of the destroyed vegetation I shook my head and transported myself back to the Rogues camp. Seeing me, Bryce rushed up to me and slapped me hard across the face."You have started a war due to your uncontrollable power! You are very immature and childish, Zaika," he snarled. Rubbing my cheek, I sighed."I only ruined the damn gardens," I muttered. Bryce glared at me."No, you knocked out the king, who is currently in a coma-like state and you have caused Sasha to start contractions. The entire Palace is in chaos due to Gallum never choosing a Beta. He is as wet behind the ears as you," he snarled. In concern of Sasha, I
Sasha's povSitting back down next to Gallum, I didn't see Zaika vanish but his scent had dissipated. Looking down at my hands, I felt an ache in my gut. It wasn't the baby, it was a sense of loss as if my insides were breaking apart. "What happened?" Gallum's hoarse voice inquired.Looking up at his narrowed yellow eyes I grinned slightly."There was an incident in the gardens and we were both injured," I informed him. He rested his forearm over his eyes and groaned."I bet it was the rogues, killing my father wasn't enough for that red-haired bitch. She wants my hide as well," he grunted. Not knowing what to say, I remained quiet as I sat there. My thoughts were on Zaika and frustrating me so much that I was spaced off and frowning."You shouldn't do that, it will cause you wrinkles," Gallum lashed out as he brushed my cheek with his knuckle."Sorry, I am just thinking of something," I mumbled. Hearing him growling low, I glanced at him."Zaika, I bet. He is always in your thoughts
Zaika's povAfter the fire had burned for hours, Atlas, Bryce, and I headed north in search of Samson and the rogue pack. Bryce's mood had deteriorated the further we traveled and I pulled on Atlas."Was Scarlett his actual mate?" I inquired. Atlas watched Bryce's wolf hang its enormous head down as it sniffed the ground for a trail of the others.Turning back to me Atlas nodded."I believe that she was but Dire Wolves are a strange lot, so I can't say for certain," he replied. Nodding, I continued to jog after Bryce. The sound of a crying infant stopped me in my tracks and my brow rose. "The sound is coming from the east in the pine trees," Atlas commented. Bryce shifted and approached us."I think we should go check if it's one of our pack members. Can you transport all three of us?" he asked the reaper. Atlas nodded and offered his outstretched hands to us. We held on as he transported us to the edge of a cliff. The crying was louder and Atlas leaned over the ledge. He pointed at
Zaika's povReturning to the edge of the cliff with my naked son squirming in my arms, I glanced at Atlas."I don't know how to be a parent," I muttered. He chuckled at me."I will help you out. The little fella might grow quickly as you did," he said, confusing me. "You watched me grow?" I asked him. Atlas smiled."I watched your birth and grow into a toddler. You loved chasing rabbits," he said as if recalling a memory. I laughed because the name I now had meant bunny. He waved me toward him as he turned, saying I needed to find the rogues. I followed him as he disappeared into the thick, dark pine forest."I'm sure the other pack mothers will have cloth diapers and clothing you can borrow," he said over his shoulder. Cailean sank his teeth into my thumb causing me to hiss from the surprise."You are a hungry little bugger," I grinned at my content pup. Fine black strands of hair were starting to sprout from his round head. "I'm glad we took him, Gallum would have known he wasn't h
Zaika's povAfter I visited Natasha, I ran back to the alpha's hut. Rushing inside I eyed Atlas and saw Cailean was curled up on the furs and sleeping peacefully next to Scarlett's son, William. Both boys were sound asleep beside each other."I need to visit with Sasha, can I leave my pup here while he rests?" I asked the reaper. Atlas shrugged his shoulders and told me to be cautious. I nodded before I transported myself into the locked room Sasha was being held in. I stepped back into the shadows seeing an older servant cleaning the area and no Sasha. The servant crossed in front of me and didn't even detect me standing back against the cool stone wall."I don't have a scent, do I?" I asked my wolf Einar, mentally. My wolf chortled in my mind, answering me with, "Only our true mate can scent us." The metal door creaked open and a crazy-dressed Sasha was shoved inside before the heavy door slammed behind her. As she inhaled deeply her eyes rose around the room and landed on me just as
Zaika's povSighing, I explained to them what Sasha and I had discussed."So she is going to trade places with Natasha? Why are you helping that asshole?" Bryce questioned. I told him that I was helping Sasha and it was a good way to keep Gallum satisfied. Atlas rubbed his chin in thought."Won't he realize it isn't Sasha once he lifts the veil?" He asked. I frowned as I had not thought that far ahead."Sasha's bukkake is going to happen in two days and the wedding the following day. I need that servant found immediately," I stressed. "You should have let me just kill the fucker and all would have been taken care of," Bryce grumbled. Rolling my eyes I told him no and then asked him yet again what his illness was."He has cancer in his bones," Atlas said sullenly. I grinned at Bryce and gestured for him to come walk with me."Let me heal you or at least try. You may find your second mate if you walk the earth longer and if not there are plenty of females that would spread their legs f
Zaika's povWatching Sasha, my wolf Einar was demanding that I take our mate away immediately. I winced at the look of hopelessness in her yellow eyes and my heart pained me terribly. "I have to stick to the plan," I snarled in response to Einar. I transported myself to Sasha's dungeon room knowing that she would be returned to it after every male expelled himself on her. Thankfully her room was clear of servants and I wandered around the enclosed area trying to quell the hellfire that was flowing dangerously across my flesh. To clear my mind I transported myself into the hall outside of the steel door room. I searched for others from the rogue pack. Squinting my eyes into the darkened cells, I heard my muffled name being called out."Alpha Zaika, please save us," a male choked out. Hearing me getting called Alpha made me smile. I transported myself into their cell and cringed at the injuries they had all sustained."Hold hands or touch each other. I'm going to attempt to take you al
Sasha's pov Expecting Monica to return quickly, I didn't bother with getting dressed right away. Bad decision on my part when Gallum himself came storming into my room. I didn't even hear the door unlock. The still-inebriated male came directly toward me and yanked the covers away."Nice mate mark, whore!" He snarled and yanked me from the bed. Panicking I tried pulling away from his grip to no avail."Your secret mate and another were in my chambers planning on my assassination. You realize that it's a death sentence to get marked when you are contracted to me!" He spat. My eyes widened seeing that he was being completely serious."So you're going to put me to death?" I inquired. Gallum's eyes narrowed down at me as he nodded."I cannot stand to even gaze upon you with another male's mark," he said firmly as he bent his head down to sniff it. His brow furrowed as he glared into my eyes."No scent?" He balked then shook me violently."Is Zaika still alive? Did you allow your brother