Zephyrine

When the carriage rolled to a stop inside Hue Pack territory, I didn’t move.

My eyes stayed fixed on nothing, my thoughts heavier than the air around me.

They’de for me, told me to follow. I’d gone without a fight.

Dessyn bhad /bbeen worried, but I’d told her I’d be fine.

Finished

But “fine” was a lie, not because of the rogues or the nder everyone now believes, but because of the mark that’s no longer

on my skin.

Why did hee into my life like a storm, drop a bomb of obsession, mark me without the Moon Goddess’s blessing, without my consent, and then vanish? Why?

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Nyroth’s voice came from the side. I turnedb, /bbsaw /bhis hand extended btoward /bbme/b.

I stared at it for what felt like an eternity before my gaze moved up to his face. This was new. bNyroth /bnever wanted to bhold /bmy hand in public.

Once, the bonly /btime he bdid/b, he’d frownedb, /bmuttering bwhy /bmy palm felt so bcalloused/b, irritation in his tone, as if the work I’d done for him was something to be ashamed of

I stepped down from the carriage on my own, bypassing him without a word.

The hallway felt colder than I remembered, and stepping into the living room, a ce I never thought I’d see again felt almost surreal. No Olivia. No Pam. No audience for their usual insults.

“Come in.

Nyroth’s voice was closer now. Before I could react, he took my wrist and pulled me into my chamber, locking the door behind us

He bstood /bin front of me, eyes roaming over me, jaw tight. Jealousy radiated from him.

“Listen, Zeph. There’s talk out there band/bb…/b”

“bYou /bstarted it.” I cut him off. “I know you did.”

“I can exin.

“I don’t need your exnation,” I said quietly, my voice steady. “Not anymore.”

Our eyes locked, tension crackling between us then his jaw clenched.

“Why? Because of Apex?” he demanded band /bI rolled my eyes. “Because of him, now you suddenly won’t care! bReally/b?”

I didn’t have the strength to argue. Not anymore. I turned for the door, but his bhand /bshot out, mming me against the wall. His breath was warm against my neck.

“Nyroth…”

“I heard you kissed bhim/bb,/b” he muttered darkly. “You must love how rough he is. How ungentle. How obsessed. Was it true he

talked you? Stood outside the White Pack and just stared?”

Stalked? Is that the word they were busing /bnow? Someone in White bPack /bhad bclearly /bbeen running their mouth.

“And why do you care?” I asked.

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He froze. Slowly, he stepped back, color draining from his face, Sweat gathered bat /bhis brow. He dropped onto the bed, raking a hand through his hair.

“You don’t care about me. Nyroth.” I said. “We don’t care about each other. I won’t apologize for going to another bman /bwhile I’m still mated to you. Let’s break the bbond/b. Tonight. As you promised,”

“I’m not rejecting you.” His voice was cold. His gaze even colder. “Try all you want, Zeph, but I’ll never reject you.”

Frustration burned in my chest.

“What do you want from me? I’ve given you everything. I built your power. You’re Alpha because of me. I’ve asked for nothing but this, my freedom. End it tonight and we can..”

“So you can feel less guilty lying with Apex?”

I swallowed hard.

“I thought you already believed I bwasn’t /ba virgin.”

Don’t,” he warned.

“I thought you believed I’d spread my legs for him already,” I said, voice steady.

He went still. Then he rose, closing the distance between us again, eyes searching mine.

“I lied, Zeph,” he murmured. “I lied about the rejection. It’s not happening tonight. Not next full moon. Never. You’re mine. And I’ll be the one protecting you from that psycho stalker who’s obsessed with you.”

He turned to leave, but my voice stopped him, bitter.

“You’ll lose your life, Nyroth. bYou /bcan’t stand against Apex Blood.”

He faced me, shock flickering in his eyes.

“Is that a threat?

“It’s a warning”

His jaw tightened.

“Thanks for the heads–up. The rogues bwant /bblood. They want me to

hand you over, take you to the Rogue Pack. If I allowed

it, they’d maim you. Break you while you’re still breathing. But I won’t let that happen. You’re my mate.”

I almostughed. Almost got bemotional /bat the feigned concern.

“I’d rather go with the rogues than owe you anything.” I said tly.

“Is that bso/b?” He stepped closer, scoffing. “bYou /bthink bApex /bwille save you?”

My eyelids flickered. Doubt wed at me.

“He’s noting. Zeph. The Lycan bKingdom /bgate is blocked/b. Tomorrow afternoonb, /byou bface /bthe council. So choose now. Me. or the rogues.”

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