All Chapters of Savage Rivalry (MxM): Chapter 1 - Chapter 3

ZAYN "You can flee from everything except your own shadow."ALMOST THREE YEARS AGO If stupidity had a poster child, I'd be the one holding the sign, and my enemy would be the one taking the photo.My fists were clenched tightly at my sides, my jaw was set, and my head was held high with my back straight as I walked down the hallway, mentally counting each step and silently praying to whatever gods were listening that I wouldn't meet anyone on my way until I reached the door.That same door that, despite being right in front of me, seemed impossibly far away.Noises echoed from outside the building – not just any building, but the nation's media house. Outside, over one hundred thousand people from across the nation had gathered, arguing and silently waiting to see who would win tonight's game between Sunhaven and Dawnlands.They wanted to know which of the two greatest packs in the nation would emerge victorious, leading the nation for the next three years.Among the hundred-thousa

ZAYN Anxiety gnawed at my gut like a festering wound as I stared at my reflection, transfixed by the haunted eyes staring back. I couldn't tear my gaze away, fearing that if I looked away, I'd lose my grip on reality. For the first time in my life, the thought of stepping out of my room filled me with dread. Beyond the safety of these walls, the compound was crawling with guests – alphas, betas of esteemed packs, all gathered to celebrate my birthday and, more importantly, my mate-finding. Four years of failure weighed heavily on me, and the pressure to succeed was suffocating.I was paralyzed by the thought of facing the crowd, of being scrutinized by the very people I'd have to impress. What if I found my mate tonight? Would they sense my true nature – that I wasn't an Alpha, but a lowly Omega? The shame and humiliation would be crushing. Would my father still claim me as his son, or would I be cast aside like a defective thing? Would he still consider me worthy to be his heir?