Zoey's POVI thought he wouldn't join me in the rain because he was an alpha, and people might see us. But I was surprised when he entered the rain and stood before me. A smile played on his face as the heavy raindrops fell on his face. Gosh, he was incredibly handsome.He stretched out his hand to me, which I took, and then he made me turn around in the rain as we both laughed our hearts out like little children. He went further to wrap his hand around my waist and then pulled me to himself. I smiled, and he smiled before leaning towards my left ear and whispered, “I love you.” He said, and I gulped as chilled shivers passed down my spine. This wasn't the first time he had told me this, but this time it felt different; this time it was as if he was pouring his heart out in those words.I nervously licked my lips as he moved away from my ear and held my gaze as if he wanted to bore into my soul. He smiled at me, and I shyly smiled and tucked my wet hair behind my ears. Goddess, I was

Zoey's POV They were talking so heartily at the dinner table. Even Jaya had joined them too, leaving me feeling like an outcast. With a frown, I forced the food I was chewing down my throat. Despite my anger, I could taste that her food was well-cooked and delicious.“Well, you cook more than her,” my wolf comforted me while I just rolled my eyes and continued eating as I watched Alpha Ethan and Sandra talk so happily with each other. “That's a lie; you told me it's outside, when I got there I saw nothing.” Sandra pouted, and Alpha Ethan laughed loudly while Jaya followed them. My mind was so preoccupied with thoughts that I had no idea what they were saying.“Jaya, darling, do you know that when I got outside, I saw nothing? Your father tricked me,” Sandra complained like a little child, causing Jaya to laugh more.Feeling left out, I looked at the three at the table; they looked so happy without me. It seemed like I was invisible in their midst. A painful gulp passed down my throat