All Chapters of Scarred by fate : Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Zahra's POVOh, my Goddess, I feel like my feet haven’t touched the floor since I arrived. Alice is like a bubbly tornado—funny, energetic, and seemingly incapable of pausing for breath. She hasn’t stopped talking since we entered my room, and I’m pretty sure she has a massive crush on Tobias. Her constant questions about him make me squirm a little, so I do my best to steer the conversation elsewhere whenever possible.Lunch was lively. The whole family was warm and welcoming, peppering me with questions that made me feel like they genuinely wanted to know more about me. It’s bittersweet, realizing what I’ve missed out on by not knowing them sooner. Just another lovely hand-me-down from the fucktard Beta.After lunch, Alice took me on a tour of the West Wing. The library left me speechless, though the gym—with its state-of-the-ar

Zahra's POVI wake up to the warm sunlight streaming into my room, just as I’d expected. I knew I’d regret not drawing the curtains last night, but honestly, I don’t care. It’s a beautiful day, and excitement is bubbling under my skin.The thought of possibly seeing Zach and the others today adds to my anticipation. Even if I don’t run into them immediately, I know I will at some point, and that eases a little of my tension. But the dinner conversation from last night keeps playing in my head, stirring up fresh nerves. I know why I’m here—to be assessed and trained—but the thought of doing it in front of the entire Royal Ranked teams makes my stomach churn. I can’t shake the image of them watching my every move, silently judging whether I’m good enough to belong here. No pressure or anything.I push those thoughts aside and pull on my workout clothes—black cycling shorts, a hot pink sports bra, and a loose white sleeveless shirt. It’s functional and comfortable, which is all I need ri

Zahra's POV“Wow!” Felix’s voice cuts through the pounding in my ears. I glance up, clutching the stitch in my side, and see the stunned expressions on the faces around me. Well, except for Uncle Nicholas and Tobias, who are both grinning like they’ve just won a bet.“What was my time?” I ask between gasps, directing my question at Baxter. He doesn’t respond right away, still looking at me weirdly.“We’ll check in a minute,” he finally says, shaking his head in amazement. “Not many people finish this course. It’s designed to be nearly impossible. Well done, Zahra.”Huh. I assumed it was just impossible for shorty me, but I guess even the taller wolves struggle. When you’re a midget, you learn to get creative. I smile and shrug, trying to play it cool despite the fact that I feel like I’m about two seconds from collapsing into a heap on the ground.Baxter steps forward, holding out a sleek black wristband. “Get your breath back, Zahra. Once you’ve recovered, we’re heading out on a short

Tobias's POVI head downstairs to the first floor and cross to the East Wing, where Dad’s official office is located. This space is the command centre of the palace and the heart of the kingdom’s operations. While Dad has a private study in our residence, this is where he does most of his "kinging".Passing the receptionist’s desk, I nod in acknowledgment as she bows slightly. I stop in front of the heavy oak doors and knock.There’s a brief pause before I hear his familiar voice. “Come in.”Pushing the door open, I find Dad scowling at his computer screen, the tension in his shoulders clear. His irritation is palpable, and I tread carefully.“What’s up, Father?” I ask, taking a seat in one of the leather chairs in front of his desk. Whatever’s bothering him, it looks serious.He glances up, his expression softening as he leans back. “Nothing new. Just reviewing the latest report on rogue activity.” He lets out a heavy sigh, rubbing a hand over his face. “It’s frustrating. We still ha

Tobias's POVThankfully, Mother steps in to save the day. “Behave, Felix!” she scolds before wrapping Zahra in a warm hug and kissing her cheek. “Zahra, dear, it’s such a pleasure to see you again.”Goddess, if this is how she’s acting now, what’s she going to be like when she knows Zahra’s my mate? She’ll probably suffocate her. But Zahra looks a little more at ease, and I’m grateful for that as she steps back and says, “Thank you. It’s nice to see you too.”Mum’s in full mother-hen mode now. “How have you been? How was graduation?”Zahra’s voice sounds steadier as she answers. “Well, thanks. Graduation was good… though my two surprise guests almost made me fall flat on my face.” She glances at me with a grin, and I can’t help