All Chapters of Sleeping with the Alpha Who Despised Me: Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

Zed POV “Wait—wait, I have an EpiPen!” I yelled just before I bolted for my bag. My fingers were shaking as I grabbed it and rushed back.River and Jay barely gave me space, but I snapped the cap off, pressed it against his thigh, and pushed.The effect was almost instant. His body jerked, then slowly, his breathing eased. The clawing at his throat stopped, and the tension in his body softened.I let out the breath I hadn’t realized I was holding, my hands still shaking as I looked down at him.“Thank you so much,” she said softly, cradling Steven in her arms like he was the most fragile thing in the world. Because at that point, he was. “I can only imagine what would have happened if you weren’t here.”“It’s fine,” I murmured, brushing it off even though my chest tightened at her words. “Steven’s like a son to me.”Her eyes flicked away quickly, and she cleared her throat. “Well… thank you,” she repeated, quieter this time.“You’re welcome,” I said with a small smile, trying to ligh

River’s POVThe car rolled to a stop in front of my house, and I turned to glance at the backseat. Steven was sound asleep, his small chest rising and falling peacefully. A soft smile tugged at my lips. He’d had such a long day, and seeing him rest so soundly made my heart ease a little.Jay got out of the driver’s seat quietly and moved to the back. With such care, he scooped Steven into his arms, holding him like he was the most precious thing in the world. I hurried ahead to unlock the front door, pushing it open just as Jay reached me.“Go on in,” I whispered.He nodded and carried Steven straight to his room. I followed behind, leaning against the doorway as Jay laid him gently on the bed. He tucked the blanket over Steven, making sure he was warm, before turning off the light. For a moment, I just stood there watching the two of them—Jay’s calm movements, Steven’s peaceful face. My chest tightened with an emotion I couldn’t quite put into words.Jay shut the door softly, and we

Jay’s POVThe hotel room door clicked open, and River stepped in first. She gave a quick glance around, her lips curving. “Huh, not bad,” she murmured.I followed behind, rolling our boxes across the polished floor. The moment I stepped in, I scanned the place too. “It’s quite spacious,” I admitted.Alpha Regan had gone all out. Since his birthday was supposed to be an all-nighter, he’d booked out the entire hotel for his guests. The party would take place in the grand hall downstairs, but every guest was given a room. Ours had soft cream walls, a huge king-sized bed draped in offwhite bedsheets, and a chandelier above that cast a yellowing glow over the room. A sitting area by the window overlooked the city lights. It was luxury without being overwhelming.I pushed the boxes to the side and dropped onto the cushioned chair with a sigh. “Finally.”“Oh my, I’m so tired,” River groaned dramatically as she flopped onto the bed, spreading her arms wide as though the mattress was swallowin

River’s POV“Don’t try that!” Charlotte snapped, her voice sharp enough to turn a few heads in our direction. Her eyes burned with irritation, locked on me. “It’s not your damn drink!”“It’s just a drink, Charlotte,” Jay growled beside me, his tone edged with warning. “I can get another one whenever I want to.”“But I got that one especially for you!” she shot back, her voice rising with frustration. Her gaze darted back to me, hard and accusing. “She had no right. Put it down. Now.”I met her glare head-on, refusing to flinch. And then, without breaking eye contact, I tilted the glass back and drained every last drop.Her expression faltered, fear flashing across her face before she abruptly pushed her chair back and stood.My brow furrowed. Why the hell did she look scared? What had she done to that drink?A love potion?Goddess, it better not be. The very thought made my stomach twist. If I woke up tomorrow suddenly obsessed with that two-faced, scheming bitch, I’d put a silver bla

Jay POV “Come on, baby. We’re almost there,” I murmured, keeping a steady arm around River as I guided her down the hall.She whimpered and stumbled, pressing herself against the wall. Her body trembled, sweat sliding down her temple, her chest rising and falling like she’d just run for miles. The scent of her arousal was so sharp, so intoxicating, I was sure every wolf within fifty feet could smell it. And if I was being honest, it was driving me mad too.I swallowed hard, forcing my thoughts to stay clear. I didn’t have time to lose myself now. I had to get back to the damn hall in less than twenty minutes. If I let myself give in, I wouldn’t be leaving that room until dawn.“Come on, baby,” I urged softly, trying to coax her away from the wall. “Our room is just around the corner.”The mistake I made was brushing my hand over her waist.She moaned, her knees almost buckling. Her eyes burned with a wild, desperate hunger before she growled low in her throat. “You know what? Fuck it