Chapter 18
“Alpha, you have always kept your word. Zeeva is your fiancée, and we are all pleased to have her, Ashton, one of my warriors, was saying provoking anger in me that I knew would lead to violence.
However. I wanted to maintain composure in front of Luna Lovette,
She was already upset with me for how I ended things with Zerva, so I didn’t want to cause her more discomfort. But Ashton had no filter and wouldn’t stop
“Besides, you lost your dignity when you cheated on her with…
1 couldn’t let him finish his sentence. I slapped him hard scross the face for daring to speak to me that way, no longer concerned about Luna Lovette’s opinion of me
His eyes widened in shock and pain, but he should have known that I didn’t tolerate
nonsense, and
everyone knew IL
Anyone who dared to disrespect their Alpha must have been asking for trouble, and Ashton foolishly walked right into it
No one could withstand a slap from me, and Ashton was no exception. Despite his skills, he lost his balance and fell to the ground, staring at me in disbelief
Thardly laid a hand on a pack member unless it was during training or gross misconduct resulting in torture so his shock was well understood.
of them.
It wasn’t just him. Luna Lovente was also taken aback. There was a reason why I was feared in fights and negotiations, and this was one
“Alpha…” Ashton tried to speak as he scrambled to his feet, but I struck him again, causing him to fall once more. Wisely, he stayed on the ground
This time
“Alpha what did I do.” He choked out, but he didn’t cry.
I was furious “What did you do? Since when did I permit you to speak to me like that?
What gladdened my heart was the look in Luna Lovette’s eyes, seeming to agree with me this time.
As a leader even she understood that Ashton had acted out of line and needed to be dealt with
Remorse was evident on his face, and whatever or whoever had emboldened him seemed to have abandoned him at that moment.
“I’m sorry” he said sincerely, but my anger still simmered. Someone must have been behind this, as I hadn’t made any announcements yet.
“Who informed you of these things?” I demanded as he stood up, beeping a safe distance before responding
“Nobody”
My leg moved involuntarily, poised to deliver a kick when a strong yet feminine force restrained me.
“Do you intend to kill him” Luna Lovette’s intervention left Ashion in awe, with a hint of admiration in his eyes as they met hers, unsettling me.
I wanted to warn her to stay away, but doing so would expose the facade of our supposed relationship. Without a word, I grabbed Ashton and pulled him out the dour
Glancing back at Luna Lovette, I instantly regretted it. While it was reasonable for her to be upset or disappointed in my actions, how could she comprehend that I was acting in her best interest!
Upon reaching the front of the pack house, Ashton began to confess on his own.
“Alpha, 1 apologize. It was Zeeva. She claimed you had broken up with her and instructed me to inform everyone, but I chose to confirm with you first. I’m sorry for not handling in properly”
His confession left me frozen with so many unanswered questions. What if he had indeed proceeded to let out that half–cooked information? The chaos would have been dangerous.
But the biggest question was how long would Zeeva persist in this behavior. I hoped that news of the upcoming wedding would quell
Very well. Return home. I will address the pack tomorrow but do not spread such rumors. You will regret it soon,” I cautioned, keeping my plans to myself.
The northern fall would not know what hit is when the force began to overwhelm them.
“I apologize,” he repeated before hurrying back to his house. I rushed to the boutique to gather essentials for Luna Lovette, and everyone dispersed
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upon my arrival.
It was a rule that no one should shop with the Alpha, so their actions were justified, but something felt amiss.
Why did I sense that Zeeva was still lurking within my pack? The unease was devastating, prompting me to contact one of the security warriors. through the mind link.
“Where is Zeeva?” I inquired.
He promptly replied. “I haven’t seen her since she arrived.” That was his way of telling me that Zeeva had not left my pack.
Intrigued, I wondered where her ear and driver were and if she had seen Beta Cassius leaving the pack.
The pack members at the boutique were waiting outside for me to finish shopping, so I approached them and asked seriously, “Who is hosting Zeevaan their house?”
They remained silent, but I noticed one of the she–wolves, chico, lowering her gaze, confirming my suspicion
“Alpha, she mentioned that the two of you were having issues and asked to stay at my house,” she explained
Anger surged within me, along with the fear that someone might have seen Bera Cassius leaving the packhouse.
immediately mindlinked Raul, instructing him. “Stop everything and get Zeeva out of Chipo’s house. Use as many warriors as needed to ensure
she never returns
Rusul’s response reassured me, “Consider is done, Alpha”
Knowing that Raul had lost respect for Alpha Marrock due to his actions towards me, I understood his reluctance to have Zeeva and me together.
After picking up the necessary items, I left the shop without being billed. I transferred the money, I felt was appropriate as payment, which was the way the Alpha and his family were treated from generations un end.
Upon returning to the room. Luna Lovette was still upset, but I ignored her feelings for her safety.
Handing her a bag. I said, “You may not like these, but it’s just for the night”
She picked up the bag and looked inside, her next words shattering me completely
