[Zeve’s POV] He said, and I tightened my fists. “What if I don’t agree? What if I am not as worthy as you think I am?” He rubbed his nape. “Until this day, my analysis about a person has never been wrong. I am sure of each word I have said.” He said. “Why did you suddenly tell me all this?” “Because ironically, the person who hates me the most was the first person to even try to understand me.” “Because I understood your vulnerability?” I said, and his stoic face froze. He squinted his eyes and nodded. “Maybe.” “I will not,” I said with a bitter fire occupying my chest. “I am sorry, I will do nothing for you, ever. You or your pack. I will not help you with ruling. Not because of my grudge against you, but because I don’t think I will do justice to your expectations of me as the luna of your pack.” He was marrying me because he wanted me to act like the mother of his child — his pack. That was the only value I had in his eyes. But would that make me happy? Never. Yes, it woul

[Amor’s POV] “Zeve! You are going to be my luna… if you don’t care about your reputation, it’s ok. But don’t tarnish my reputation.” I rebuked her. I can’t explain what I felt at that moment. I was angry and frustrated and I felt helpless. Even after being the alpha of such a great pack, I wasn’t able to provide my going to be a wife with daily needs on that journey. How the hell would I feed my whole pack? More than her, I was enraged by myself. “Amor,” she smiled with a tranquil stillness on her face, “food is food. Each grain of rice is food. It’s their hard work. They are sharing it with us because you are their alpha. It’s not excess for them, they are cutting their hunger to feed us. The amount of rice you burnt was the amount of rice I cut when I was preparing the food. So that it manages over all. And sharing food increases love and communication with people. It’s not eating leftovers.” I felt like crying because of the rage and guilt filling me after hearing her words.

[Amor’s POV] Vampires had been after Zeve. I knew it from the very beginning. They were there when I attacked the Enver pack and they followed Zeve to the cave she hid in. Although because of my presence they didn’t dare come out of their hiding, I could smell the stinking burnt blood in the air that day, a typical vampiric scent. I was expecting them to be some shady royalties, but— “What a pleasant surprise?” Coincidentally, Kaltain and I said the same words at the same time. He brushed back his hood, revealing his disgusting smile and even more disgusting face. “And I was wondering where did the greatest alpha of all time disappear in such a short time with his new toy he stole from my dear friend, Chaz Enver? Seems like our alpha knows the art of invisibility.” He yammered. “Seems like your mother forgot to feed you her blood so you don’t know how to behave with a lady.” I said. He smirked obnoxiously, “and your mother didn’t breastfeed you enough with the divine milk for

[Zeve’s POV] “Hahaha! Who did you call? Your kidnapper? That thief who stole you from me? Tell me, my pet. Did he touch you? Can’t blame him. No man can resist your perfect, beautiful body? But I don’t enjoy sharing what’s mine with anyone else. Ever wondered why your mate never touched you?” He chuckled, and I gulped, panting in horror. “Amor!” My voice cracked. “Amor!” I cried out. It’s scary. I am scared. Please come, Amor. Please! “Ugh!” He sighed annoyingly and rolled his eyes. “Unfortunately, the person you are calling is already dead. Please try again. Never.” “NO, HE IS NOT! HE CAN’T! HE WILL COME, HE ALWAYS DOES! AMOR!” Like he once instructed, I curled myself in the shrimp position, covering my head with my hands. Kaltain gritted his teeth, “let’s see who saves you today…” He reached out for my breeches. I shut my eyes tightly. He grabbed my knees, forcing them apart. There was a strong gush, and I felt his filthy touch disappear. I heard a loud crash followed by s

[Zeve’s POV] I opened my eyes in an opulent bed in a lavishly decorated room. The room was in a golden and black aesthetic with light beige and red shades. It looked like a room in the Royal inn. A maid came to me and stood by the bed. “My lady, how are you feeling?” she asked. I touched the bandage wrapped around my head and the pain that hammered into my head, my back, my stomach, and my cheeks. For a few seconds, my mind was completely blank. I couldn’t remember a thing that had happened. I shut my eyes, wincing from my entire face. “Amor! Where is he? How is he?” I asked impatiently. I flung away the blanket from myself and got on my feet just to stumble and fall on the bed again. My head was spinning. The maid held me, “my lady, please do not stress yourself. Lady Lucella has given you medicines that might cause you dizziness. She asked you to rest…” “Where is Amor?” I asked, firmly. The only person I cared about was Amor at that moment. “Alpha has been in another room