Lahat ng Kabanata ng BITTEN BY THE ALPHA: ALPHA ZANE: Kabanata 91 - Kabanata 100

Katarina“You went crying to your friends, didn’t you?” Zane asks, his suspicious look softening into pity.I exhale deeply. I thought he was onto me. “Yeah. That’s what I did.”“Katarina, I know he’s your father. But he’s going to die, and you have to move on from him. You have me now,” he says, as though it’s easy to just stand by and watch my dad die without lifting a finger.“I’d like to see my dad.”“You know that’s not possible, Katarina.”“I know it’s not. But I’m asking, begging you to let me see my father.”“I can’t let you do that. Letting him live for another twenty-four hours is a privilege I gave you. I’m the Grand Alpha, for godsake, Katarina.”“I’m not asking the Grand Alpha. I’m asking my husband, my mate, to please allow me to see my dad. Please,” I hold his hand, my eyes pleading desperately as I watch the shock on his face when I call him my husband.“Fine,” he reluctantly agrees. “But it’s not going to be any longer than five minutes, and I’ll be watching him at al

KatarinaThe tension in the room makes it so hard for me to breathe. I’m standing in front of the Wolf Council, and Zane is sitting with them too. All their angry gazes are tearing me apart because Dad escaped from the Fortress. This was all thanks to Cyprian and Cassandra, who helped me. They set the fire in the library as a distraction. We needed something important enough to the wolf clan to divert their attention just long enough for Cyprian to sneak Dad out of the Fortress and meet Francis, who was parked at a safe distance from the main gate. I don’t know how Cyprian managed to pull it off while I was in the library with Cassandra and still came back in time to cover it up. I’m grateful to him for getting Dad out—and to Cassandra too.The door opens, and Cole, the guard at Dad’s cell whom Cyprian knocked out, walks in.“Now we can start,” Adam says, and I swallow the lump in my throat.“Grand Alpha, Wolf Council,” Cole bows, honoring Zane and the other Alphas.“How did Augustine

Katarina“Zane…” I start as he notices my nervousness immediately. “You can’t hold your art exhibition tomorrow.”“Why?” His brows furrow. “That’s impossible. The invites are already out. People have flown in from across the world. We’re going to make tons of money, and the wolf zone could use it.”“Please, you have to cancel it.” I stare at him intensely, needing him to listen.“Katarina, I can’t. And what’s this about?” He looks at me with growing concern.I’m struggling with myself—whether to tell him or not. I don’t want Dad to hurt Zane. I’m still a wolf hunter, so I’m stuck in the middle. I can’t let Zane die, but I can’t betray my father either.“Katarina, you’re nervous.”“No, I just… I just want to spend the day with you.” I make up an excuse.“We could spend the night together after the event.” He kisses my knuckles, trying to reassure me.“I know, but…”“There’s something more, isn’t there? What is it, Katarina? Tell me.”I take a deep breath, my heart pounding. “Please, ju

ZaneI come back home feeling defeated. I couldn’t find Katarina all night.“Alpha Zane! Good morning. Any luck with Katarina?” Roselyn asks, hopeful, looking for any sign of good news.“No,” I mutter, shaking my head as I try to avoid her gaze. I can’t be seen like this, looking beaten and exhausted. I head upstairs to my room.“You didn’t come back last night,” she notes, concerned, following behind me.“No.”“You look… terrible,” she says honestly, hoping not to get on my nerves. “I’m going to get you some breakfast so you can rest after eating.”I barely acknowledge her. Until I find Katarina, there’s no way in hell I’m resting.“I’ll be fine,” I say, continuing to climb the stairs to my room.“At least eat breakfast,” she calls after me. “I’ll bring it to you.”“Roselyn, now you’re annoying. Get lost,” I snap, my frustration rising.She sighs and resigns herself, quietly walking away. Roselyn always means well, but right now, all I want is to see Katarina.I shut my door behind m

Zane“I’m sorry I wasn’t there to protect you,” I murmur, cuddling her even tighter.“You found me, Zane,” she smiles, delighted. “He told me you’d never find me. I kept screaming your name, hoping you’d hear me and come for me.”“I heard. I’ll chase you to the end of both our lives, Katarina,” I whisper as my lips meet hers, gently suckling her lips.“I love you, Zane, and you don’t have to say it back,” she mumbles, her lips close to mine.“The past twenty-four hours taught me that living without you is a new kind of hell. I don’t want a world without you in it,” I confess as she leans in to kiss me again.“I’m not finished, Katarina. I told the wolf council, but you’re the one who needs to hear it most. I’m in love with you, Katarina,” I admit.Her eyes twinkle with happiness, surprise, as our lips brush and finally meet in a kiss.“I’m so grateful to have you back. But I need to know what exactly happened.”She breathes hard, hesitant to relive the moment.“Please,” I plead, beggi