All Chapters of Scarred by fate : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Zahra's POVAs I finish my breakfast, a familiar mix of scents alerts me to the boys' arrival even before they knock. 'Wolf perks,'Zanthe comments dryly in my mind. I can’t help but smile a little; wolf senses do come in handy."Come in," I call out. They barge in, each proudly holding a bag. Zach, practically beaming, announces, "We heard what you said about missing school, so we brought your homework."Oscar steps up next, showing me a small gym bag, I recognize as one of Zach’s. "And we grabbed some clothes from your old room, so you have something to wear home."The thought of them rummaging through my underwear drawer makes my stomach drop. But before panic sets in, Xander steps forward with a shopping bag. Luna Alison quickly eases my fears, explaining, "Lacey ran into town to pick up a few essentials for you." She gives a meaningful glance at the boys to signal her foresight in sparing me the embarrassment. "I thought a tank top might be more comfortable, considering your back."

Zahra's POVPanic surges. If I don’t pick up, I’ll seem weird, right?‘stop overthinking and just answer him.’ Zanthe murmurs in the back of my head. So with a shaky breath, I press 'answer' before I can talk myself out of it."Hello?" Oh goddess, why do I sound so nervous? Get a grip, Zahra.Zanthe teases in my mind, ‘Calm down, you can talk to him, especially now his handsome face isn’t here to distract you...’‘Not helping Zanthe!’ My dratted wolf is distracting me, I nearly miss Sebastian.“Hi Zahra, it’s Sebastian. How’s everything going? Settling into the Alpha house okay?”Oh goddess, his voice is so smooth, my armpits start sweating profusely, I’m so nervous now, is it worse because I find him hot? ‘Yes, that definitely makes it worse.’ Somehow, I manage to get out a response without stammering.“Yeah, it’s... big. And new. But I’m managing. What about you?”Smooth, Zahra. Like he’s the one who just moved. In my mind, Zanthe puts her paw over her nose, even she’s embarrassed

Zahra's POVLunch is nothing short of spectacular. Luna Alison could easily be a professional chef with how delicious this creamy seafood linguine is. I can't help but devour my first helping in record time, and without missing a beat, Luna slides a second helping onto my plate before anyone else is even halfway through their own.Eliot, noticing my hearty appetite, teases with a grin, "Damn, Midget, I don’t think I’ve ever been out-eaten before." His comment barely registers as I'm too engrossed in the exquisite meal. I flash him a wolfish grin and dive back into my meal."Her body’s been busy healing; she needs the fuel," Luna Alison comments, watching me with a smile that's both indulgent and motherly.As we wrap up our meal, and I'm contemplating whether my stomach could handle a third helping, Luna Alison turns to me, her expression thoughtful. "So, Zahra, have you had a chance to think a little more about your room? Anything you need for it?"I swallow another mouthful of the de

Xander's POVThe rhythmic pounding of Atlas’s and Zion's paws against the ground acts like a balm, soothing me with its steady beat. Lately, I've been on edge, struggling to catch enough sleep, and it feels like my exhaustion is finally catching up with me.Earlier today, I sensed Zahra’s anxiety so intensely it rattled me. It's confusing and disconcerting to feel her emotions like that, and even more so to realize Oscar might be experiencing the same. Finding her safe and unharmed in the living room eased my anxiety over her. However, as we watched the movie, my discomfort grew. Atlas was restless, pacing incessantly in my mind, and I couldn't stand it any longer. I had to get out and run. I’m glad Zach came along; I always prefer running with my pack brothers, but admitting that makes me feel vulnerable, a sensation I'm not accustomed to dealing with. With the transition underway, I know I need to be at the top of my game, and these distractions aren't helping. I shake my head, tryi

Xander's POVThe shrill beep of my alarm slices through the early morning quiet, I roll over to hit the snooze button, feeling surprisingly well rested for the first time in…. I don’t know how long. Realising I don’t have long before training, I hurry into the bathroom and strip. I step under the steaming shower, letting the hot water invigorate and fully awaken me. After a quick shower, I towel off and pull on my workout gear; black basketball shorts, a blue t-shirt, and my black Nikes. Nothing fancy, just functional and comfortable.In the kitchen, I whip up a couple of protein shakes, one for me and one for Oscar. The sound of his shower is still running; the other rooms are silent, suggesting the others aren’t joining us this morning. When Oscar finally appears, I hand him his shake, and we set off toward the training grounds, sipping our drinks.It’s not until I’m halfway there that I suddenly remember Max is supposed to join us today. My toe catches on the ground at the thought