All Chapters of Midnight Debt: Never His, Always His: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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I’m Not Jealous… I Think

REINAThe evening air felt heavier than usual.I had learned to move through this house like a ghost, quiet and careful, never drawing too much attention to myself. But tonight, the pack had gathered for some informal dinner, and as Luna (at least in name), I was expected to attend.So I dressed in a simple but elegant black dress that reached just below my knees, pinned my hair up neatly, and walked into the dining hall with my chin high, the way I always forced myself to do.I wasn’t prepared for what I saw.Kira was already there, standing much too close to Zaden near the head of the long table. Her hand rested on his arm as she laughed at something, a low, intimate laugh that made my stomach twist before I could stop it. She looked beautiful, of course. A beautiful, confident wolf. Everything I wasn’t.She leaned in closer, whispering something in his ear, her red lips brushing dangerously close to his skin. Zaden didn’t pull away. He didn’t even look uncomfortable. He simply list

Lena Asks A Question

REINAThe garden had become my sanctuary.What started as a patch of neglected earth was slowly turning into something alive. I had spent most of the morning on my knees, pulling out stubborn weeds, my hands covered in dirt, sweat sticking my shirt to my back. The sun was warm on my skin, and for a few precious hours, I could almost pretend I was somewhere else, anywhere but here.Lena found me there, like she often did these days.She carried two glasses of cold lemonade and wore that easy, knowing smile that always made me feel slightly exposed. Out of everyone in this pack, Lena was the only one who treated me like a real person. Not a human intruder. Just… Reina.“You’re going to get sunburned if you stay out here much longer,” she teased, handing me one of the glasses as she lowered herself onto the stone bench nearby.I wiped my forehead with the back of my hand and sat beside her, taking the cold drink gratefully. “I’ll survive. I’ve handled worse than a little sun.”We sat in

The Thing in His Drawer

REINACuriosity is a dangerous thing.And it had been gnawing at me for days now, maybe even weeks. There was something in Zaden’s office that he kept going back to. A drawer he opened when he thought no one was watching. The way his expression would change, even if only for a few seconds, always pulled at my thoughts.I told myself I was being stupid. That it was none of my business. That I should stay far away from anything that belonged to Zaden Cole.But tonight, my feet had other plans.The house was quiet. Most of the pack had gone home or retired to their quarters. Zaden had been in back-to-back meetings all day, and I had seen him head toward the training grounds earlier. I thought I had time.I slipped into his office like a shadow, heart pounding so hard I could hear it in my ears.The room smelled like him, dark, masculine, with a faint trace of pine and something wilder underneath. His huge mahogany desk dominated the space. Everything was neat, organized, and intimidating

Pack Business and Her Presence

ZADENThe council room was filled with tension before the meeting even began.I sat at the head of the long oak table, my fingers drumming lightly against the arm of my chair as pack elders, warriors, and high-ranking members filed in. These monthly meetings were usually straightforward, territory reports, business updates, and the occasional challenge to my authority that I crushed without effort.But tonight felt different.Reina was required to attend as Luna. It was tradition, even if many in this room hated it. I had half-expected her to find an excuse to stay away, but when the doors opened and she walked in, something in my chest shifted.She wore a simple deep green dress that hugged her figure modestly. Her hair was pulled back neatly, and her chin was lifted in that stubborn way I was becoming far too familiar with. She didn’t smile. She didn’t try to win anyone over. She simply walked to her designated seat on my right and sat down with quiet dignity.The room reacted exact

He Stood Between Us

REINAThe pack meeting had already been difficult enough.I had spent the entire time sitting ramrod straight, keeping my face carefully blank while whispers and cold stares pressed against me from every direction. I was used to it by now, the quiet contempt, the way some of them looked at me like I was something dirty that had been forced into their perfect world.But nothing could have prepared me for what happened near the end.Senior Elder Harlan had been speaking about pack traditions and bloodlines when his sharp eyes suddenly landed on me. A cruel smile twisted his wrinkled face as he leaned forward, his voice loud enough for the entire room to hear.“Tell me, Alpha,” he said, his tone dripping with mockery, “how exactly do we expect a weak human to fulfill the role of Luna? She carries no wolf blood. No strength. No value to this pack except as a warm body to settle your debt.”He let out a low, mocking chuckle. “She is nothing but a pretty little decoration. A human whore bou

I Don’t Know Why I Did That

ZADENI couldn’t sit still.The moment the meeting ended, I had stormed out of the council room and locked myself in my office. Hours had passed since then, but the scene kept replaying in my head like a broken record I couldn’t turn off.The way Elder Harlan had spoken to her. The cruel laughter that followed. The way Reina’s face had tightened just for a split second before she masked it with that stubborn pride of hers.And then I had stood up.I had defended her. Publicly. Possessively. In front of every important member of my pack.“You will speak to my wife with respect.”The words echoed in my mind, mocking me. I had said them without thinking. Without planning. The fury that had surged through me in that moment had been realI paced across my office, running a hand through my hair roughly.“It was about authority,” I muttered under my breath. “No one disrespects what belongs to me. Not in my house. Not in my pack. It doesn’t matter if she’s human. She carries my name. That’s a

The First Real Conversation

REINAIt was well past midnight when I slipped downstairs.The house felt like a sleeping giant, completely silent except for the faint hum of the refrigerator. I couldn’t sleep. My mind was too loud, still replaying everything that had happened in the pack meeting. I needed tea. Something warm to settle my nerves.I moved quietly around the kitchen, turning on the soft under-cabinet lights. I filled the kettle and set it on the stove, rubbing my arms against the slight chill in the air. My oversized cream sweater and cotton shorts made me feel small in the huge, elegant space.I didn’t expect company.The sound of footsteps behind me made me freeze.I turned slowly.Zaden stood in the doorway, looking as surprised as I felt. He was still wearing his black button-down from earlier, sleeves rolled up, top buttons undone. His hair was messy and there were shadows under his eyes.For a few seconds, we just stared at each other.“Couldn’t sleep?” he finally asked, his voice low and gravel

She Laughed

ZADENI couldn’t get that laugh out of my head.It was four in the morning, and I was running through the dense forest that bordered my territory like a man being chased. My wolf form tore through the trees, paws pounding against the damp earth, muscles burning with every powerful stride. The cold night air whipped past my fur, but it did nothing to cool the storm raging inside me.Her laugh.That soft, genuine, unguarded sound Reina had made in the kitchen earlier kept echoing in my mind no matter how fast I ran. It wasn’t polite or careful like the smiles she usually gave. It was real. The kind of bright, warm laugh that slips out before someone can stop it.I pushed myself harder, leaping over a fallen log, my breath coming out in sharp huffs. The forest blurred around me, but my thoughts refused to blur with it.Why the hell was I still thinking about it?I had said something dry about how pack elders talked too much and solved too little. Nothing special. Nothing clever. But the

The Garden At Night

ZADENI didn’t plan to go to the garden.At least, that’s what I kept telling myself as I stepped out of the back doors of the house well after midnight. The night air was cool and carried the faint scent of earth and blooming flowers…Reina’s flowers. I rolled my shoulders, trying to shake off the restlessness that had been crawling under my skin since the kitchen conversation.Just some fresh air, I thought. Nothing more.But my feet knew exactly where they were going.The garden looked different under moonlight. Peaceful. Almost magical. What had once been an overgrown mess was now slowly transforming into something beautiful. Neat rows of flowers, carefully tended herbs, and a small bench she must have dragged there herself.I stopped at the edge when I saw her.Reina was sitting on the stone bench, knees pulled up to her chest, wearing a thin sweater over her nightclothes. Her hair was loose, falling over one shoulder. She looked vulnerable. And completely unaware that I was watch

I Am Not Falling

REINAI was losing control.That terrifying realization hit me the moment I woke up the next morning. My first thought wasn’t about the garden, or my sister Sofia, or even surviving another day in this house. It was about him.Zaden.The way he had sat beside me in the garden last night. The low sound of his voice in the dark. The way he had actually listened when I spoke. The way he had said my name “Reina” like it wasn’t just a word, but something almost careful.I sat up in bed, pressing a hand to my chest as if I could physically push the feeling away.No. Stop it, Reina.I threw the covers off and paced across my room, my bare feet cold against the floor. My heart was beating too fast. My thoughts were spiraling.This cannot happen.I stopped in front of the mirror and stared at my reflection. My eyes looked too bright. Too hopeful. That was dangerous.“I am not falling for him,” I whispered fiercely to my reflection. “I am not.”But even as I said the words, memories from last n

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