Semua Bab Cheated Mate: I Bonded with a Comatose Alpha: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Elena's POVAs a high-ranking Alpha, Zander was nothing if not punctual.He told me he'd pick me up at seven, and at exactly 6:59 PM, I saw his signature black SUV idling in the shadows under the streetlamp.The car was thick with his icy cedarwood scent, but tonight it felt weirdly oppressive—so heavy I couldn't help but shiver and pull my collar up.I was dying of curiosity about this guy I was supposed to meet.A few times during the drive, I wanted to ask, "Who is he? Another Alpha?"But every time I looked at Zander's clenched jaw, he'd cut me off with three cold words before I could even speak."Stop talking."I got the hint and shut up. Whatever—I'd find out soon enough.We eventually pulled up to an elite private club. The air was heavy with the smell of old money, expensive wine, and high-tier bloodlines.Zander led the way, and a waiter—who clearly expected us—ushered us to the rooftop VIP suite.The door opened to reveal a man in a tailored wine-red suit with his back to us

Elena's POVI wanted to laugh in this egomaniac's face.Did he seriously still think I only met with Dominic to make him jealous?I took a deep breath, forcing myself to keep it together."You care so much about Selene, yet you're dragging me back to your place? Have you thought about how she'd feel?""Aren't you afraid she'll pass out from a broken heart?""Pheisar, I'm begging you—let me go! I don't love you anymore!"He gave me a cold, warning look."Today is our two-year anniversary, Elena. Stop acting out.""I don't love Selene, and I've never marked her. Stop throwing a tantrum over her.""Just be a good girl and stay by my side. I can pretend your little stunt with Dominic tonight never happened."Huh!I almost lost it.If he didn't care about her, what were those photos she sent me of them in bed together?The car screeched into his private estate. The second it stopped, I tried to bolt, but he was faster.He moved like a blur, locking me in his arms and dragging me upstairs.

Elena's POVPheisar pinned my hands over my head with brutal force, cuffing my wrists to the handle of the window frame."Don't move, sweetheart. And don't even think about shifting. These runes are designed to suppress your wolf. You're not going anywhere.""You lunatic!" I screamed."Pheisar, let me go! I told you, I'm already mated—you can't do this!""Shut up! Don't you dare mention that mating to me again!"I thrashed wildly, bringing my foot up to kick him.But as an Alpha, his reflexes were too fast.Before I could make contact, he caught my ankle in his massive, searing hand."You really want to play that way?"He sneered, forcefully prying my legs apart and wedging himself between them, blocking any escape."Elena, I told you. In this life, you're only mating with me. You're my Luna!""I'm marking you tonight!"Feeling his hand slide against my inner thigh, the blood drained fro

Elena's POVThe holographic projection flickered out, but the truth was already burned into everyone's minds."Glen, Simon, stop! Please, stop looking!"Kayla paled, backing away as her legs shook uncontrollably."Zander, can I borrow Stuart's comm-stone?"I wrapped Zander's trench coat tighter around me, my voice trembling."Yeah," Zander said shortly, placing it in my hand.I pulled up the footage again and walked right up to Glen and Simon."So, do you still want to say I maliciously pushed her?""Are you still going to try and force me to my knees?""I..."Glen and Simon opened their mouths, then looked away, unable to say a word."Elena, who pushed you into the water just now?" Zander's voice came from behind me.Before I could even answer, he added, "Go get your revenge."I looked at them and smirked, then shoved Simon straight into the fountain.It took a few seconds for h

Zander's POVThe study door shut, cutting off the world between me and Elena. I let out a long breath, but my head was quickly crowded with much more anxious thoughts.Liana hadn't replied to my messages all day. I was sure something had happened.It was already late—she was probably sleeping—and I knew I should control myself. I shouldn't be bothering her at this hour.But going a whole day without talking to her left me feeling hollow, like my heart was being clawed at from the inside.I couldn't help myself. I picked up the comm-stone.Z: "You up?"The minutes ticked by. Still no reply.Z: "I'm really worried about you."I was so worried that if I didn't hear back, I wouldn't sleep a wink. I'd spend the whole night howling at the moon.A dark thought even crossed my mind—maybe I should use the pack's intel network to track her down, drive there tonight, and make sure she's safe."Stuart