ZIVAMy heart ached at that sight. The corpse had unusual skin color, blisters, and foam around his nose. Poor child.“The same symptoms appeared to be on the other corpses, which led us to suspect poisoning. However, the autopsy failed to confirm this theory, and we found no evidence of poisoning.” Lance explained as he shook his head. He sighed and continued his statement, “I suggest that we wrap this up.”I glanced at the corpse, feeling disheartened. “No, we can't just wrap this up,” I said, frustration evident in my voice. “What if there's another death case related to this in the future? Will you just keep sweeping it under the rug, forgetting about it like it never happened?”Lance turned, staring at me. I stared back at him with my head held high as my mind raced with thoughts. ‘I won't allow anyone to wrap this up. The murderer deserves to be punished.’“There won't be any death cases related to this in the future, and if there are, Alpha Xander and I will work on it,” Lanc

ZIVAI raised an eyebrow. “Oh, really?” I asked, my voice laced with skepticism. “You forgot to mention that the room was reserved for both of us?”Xander stood up as a charming smile appeared on his face, “Yes, and it's not appropriate to tell anyone about the pending divorce...yet.” He approached me slowly, his eyes sparkling with a gentle warmth. “But let's focus on getting you comfortable, okay? And let's just...enjoy each other's company...for now.”I folded my arms, “I don't like this idea. Also, do not think that I will change my mind about getting the divorce papers. I won't.”“Alright,” he replied, his voice low, while I walked into the bathroom.Turning around, I warned, “Keep your distance, and don't come close.”Xander nodded. With that, I headed into the bathroom, eager to soak my back in a warm bath. As I entered the bathroom, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. Finally, some peace and quiet. I began to fill the bathtub with warm water, adding some calming essentia

ZIVA“Okay, we're not discussing the investigation,” Xander said, as he assisted me to sit up. “We're only talking about why you didn't answer my calls and where you went.”“I headed to the Mel Tree since you refused to include me in the investigation,” I confessed, my voice firm and confident.Xander's eyes widened in shock as he exclaimed, “What?”I explained in a calm tone, “I found out that the two families were among the people who pinned their wishes to the Mel Tree. Also, someone cast a specific death spell on them - one that controls their body and kills them when their inner self chooses the wrong path.”“A mind trap?” Lance said, raising an eyebrow.“Exactly!” I snapped my fingers and narrated what happened earlier. While I was there, trying to escape from the bear, my body returned home and slumped on the bed. Also, if I had chosen the left path, I would be on my bed, dead with the same symptoms as the deceased.“I heard about the spell at Granelma pack and I only recall i

TANIAI stood there, frozen in shock, as my mother's words echoed in my head. I couldn't believe she was doing this to me. I had nowhere to go, no one to turn to. My father and mother had made it clear: I was to return to Nikolas's pack, or I would be disowned and left with nothing. The thought of going back to that place, to that asshole, made my skin crawl. But I had no choice. I was trapped.With a heavy heart, I slowly turned and walked to my room, feeling like I was walking to my own prison sentence. I packed my bags in a daze, my mind racing with thoughts of escape. But I knew it was futile. I had to face the reality: I was going back to Nikolas, and there was nothing I could do to stop it.I thought about how I had made a mistake by marrying Nikolas in the first place, knowing he was Ziva's boyfriend. Now, I am paying the price for my own greed. If I had just left Nikolas when I had the chance, instead of marrying him, maybe things would be different. Being forced to go ba

TANIAAs I stood up to leave the bar, everywhere spun for a minute and my legs felt jelly. I widened my eyes and tried to focus on walking out of the bar, but even my vision was hazy.When I tried to take another step, everywhere spun again and I almost stumbled on the stools. Suddenly, I felt a warm hand grasp mine, its contact made my cheeks burn red instantly.I glanced at my side, and my gaze fell on Zarek. He stopped me from falling and my heart skipped a beat as he touched me. It felt as though I should drag him by his collar, kiss him and be intimate with him.“I'm probably thinking this because I'm still drunk,” I admitted to myself, trying to rationalize my thoughts. But there was something about him... something that drew me in, despite my cloudy judgment. My mind was a jumble, but I knew I had to shake off the haze and think clearly. “Ugh, focus, Tania!” I mentally scolded myself, trying to snap out of it. Just then, Zarek's soft voice broke through my foggy thoughts. “A