Semua Bab BITTEN BY THE ALPHA: ALPHA ZANE: Bab 111 - Bab 120

KatarinaWe wake up in each other’s arms, and I still don’t have the courage to tell him.How can I just forget everything? My dad… Mom’s death… my life as a wolf hunter.If I had told Zane that I was considering becoming a wolf, he would be convincing me by now. It’s what he and Kris have always wanted. But… I’m not ready to give up the life I have now.What if I transform and Adam and the rest of the werewolves still hate me? That’ll be worse. I sigh and turn to Zane. He looks like he’s deep in thought.I fix my gaze on him. “What are you thinking about?”“Our future,” he murmurs as his eyes meet mine. Really? Zane’s thinking about us being together—forever. “What about it?” “I’ve thought about it from so many different angles. Getting a happy ending… it’ll be the hardest fight of our lives.” His eyes still hold mine as his fingers thread through my hair. I shake my head. “I don’t want to think about it.”“I can’t avoid it. Not if I want to keep you safe.” He kisses me tenderly

ZaneMagdalena called. She has an emergency. There’s no way I could’ve told Katarina I’m off to see her. It’s late, and she never calls at this hour unless she has to.We’ve been thick as thieves since we met at the Academy. How can I just ignore her now? Mating with Lina strained our friendship. Magdalena has been more of a beta to me since then. And now, there’s Katarina too. I don’t want to break my promise to her, but I can’t neglect Magdalena either. I ring her doorbell, and the door swings open.“Alpha Zane.”She’s wearing a provocative black nightgown.“What’s the emergency?” I ask, watching her with concern. She looks like she’s been drinking—and crying.Her lips curve into a smile. “Come inside. I’ll explain.”I follow her into the living room. She pours herself a glass of whiskey.“Magdalena, what’s going on?” She doesn’t seem to have an emergency, just a really bad day.She turns to face me, the liquid swirling in her glass. “I’m sorry,” she says, her eyes locking onto min

ZaneWe arrive and walk straight into the Grand Hall. The werewolves are already seated and waiting. I clench Katarina’s hand even tighter as her heart starts to race again. I’m aware of the angry glares directed at her. Katarina isn’t loved because of who her father is, but if they only knew her like I do, they’d see there’s so much in her that could change any heart.Everyone rises as we walk by, honoring us. I take my seat on the Grand Alpha throne, with Katarina next to me. Adam is already seated.“Bring him in,” Adam says.They bring Rex in, and murmurs spread through the hall. Cyrus hesitates, but I give him a nudge, and he respectfully pulls Rex to his knees.“Are you aware of the charges against you, Alpha Rex?” Ethan steps forward.“Yes, Alpha Ethan.”“And why are you here?”“The Grand Alpha—my cousin—has accused me of abducting his weak human mate.”“Shut your fucking mouth!” I snap, unable to help myself. Katarina holds me back, restraining me from doing more.“And are you

KatarinaWe both silently stare at each other, but I don’t have the courage to say anything else.“Katarina.” He finally speaks, giving me an incredulous look.“Zane, you always knew I never wanted to be a wolf.”“Yes,” he mutters, his hands clenching into fists. “But I held out hope. I thought if you got to know me—if you got to know Kris—you’d change your mind.”I drop my gaze. “I’m sorry.”“I’ll take you back home.” He grabs my coat from the cold ground and wraps it around me.“And the cure?” I ask.He looks at me, clearly irritated. “If you want a cure so badly, then go to Maik. He’s the only one who might have the answers you’re looking for.”There’s hope! “So there is a cure, after all?”He looks away, then turns back to me.“Once, when my grandfather was still Grand Alpha…” he pauses. “There were rumors that some packs had seers—ones who created cures for werewolves wanting to be free of their curse.” His eyes lock onto mine.“One werewolf in Wolf Zone heard about it and convin

KatarinaIt hits me all at once. Before the mating ceremony—when we first met—Maik had spoken about my mom.“What do you know about her?” I ask, my anxiety rising again, tightening around my chest.“Patience is a virtue, Luna Katarina,” Maik says. “All will come to light soon enough.”Soon isn’t good enough for me. I need to know the truth. I can’t wait any longer. He has to tell me more.“No, please,” I beg. “If you knew my mom, just tell me what you know about her.”He holds my gaze, as if trying to make sure I hear every word. “Your mother was the opposite of your father. She believed in peace, and she went to great lengths to make it possible.” He sighs, the lines on his face deepening. “She had a dream she never lived to see fulfilled.”My brow furrows. “What dream?” What is he talking about?“Peace between the wolf clan and the wolf hunters.”“What?”That’s impossible! I whip my head toward Zane, and he looks just as shocked as I am. “But your father never supported her,” Maik