Zoey's POV
"What is wrong with her?" He asked the midwife, who stared at me with pity before looking at Alpha Ethan. "She is not with child; she is just having a fever," the midwife announced, and Alpha Ethan groaned with anger.I held his gaze and could see disappointment and anger in his eyes. "You can leave," he told the midwife , who bowed and left."Alpha..." I tried to speak, but he cut me off."Undress," he spoke coldly and began taking off his clothes.With a gulp, I weakly stood up from the bed and began undressing, leaving myself totally naked. Without being told, I lay on the bed on my back and watched as he climbed onto the bed and on top of me.I held his gaze as he guided his dick into my entrance. With a gasp, I closed my eyes until he was fully inside me.With an angry grunt, he began thrusting inside me and increased his pace.I closed my eyes and grabbed the sheet, wanting to scream out loud, but I bit my lower lip, holding back my voice.He thrust harder with his dick and at the same time, he grabbed my breasts, squeezing them roughly before he started sucking them.With a loud grunt, he released his seed in me and continued thrusting and then slowed his pace before pulling out.I gradually opened my eyes and held his gaze, which was cold and filled with anger. He left the bed and began putting on his clothes while I covered myself with the blanket as tears stood in my eyes.I watched him dressed up before he turned to me and held my gaze with a cold look. “Let's hope that you can get pregnant this time,” he spoke coldly and left, while I closed my eyes and let the tears flow."She has passed out, keep hitting her." I heard a familiar voice in my head, which forced my eyes open. When I opened them, I realized I had actually blacked out due to the pains and contractions."She's back," the midwife spoke in relief."Are you okay? You passed out," the midwife asked, and I couldn't give a response."I know that you are scared, but you need to push. The baby is almost here," she urged, and with fear, I closed my eyes and began pushing with everything in me.I remember the pain, the abuse, and the determination for a better life.As the minutes passed, my labor progressed. The pain intensified, and I cried out with each contraction. I squeezed the sheet with pain and continued pushing.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I heard the faint cries of my newborn baby. Tears welled up in my eyes, and a mix of relief and joy washed over me. I was exhausted and in pain, but hearing the cry of my baby took all that away."It's a boy," the nurse announced, placing the baby in my arms. With tear-filled eyes, I looked down at my precious son, overwhelmed with love and gratitude.I kissed his forehead and smiled at him while he kept crying.Staring at him, I realized he had green eyes, just like a certain person I wished not to remember. Just staring at my baby, I couldn't help but think of him. Everything about this child reminds me of him, but I brushed it off and smiled at my little boy. “Welcome, my little miracle," I whispered in tears and continued placing kisses all over his face.The door opened, and Lord Adrian walked in with a big smile on his face. "I heard it's a boy. Congratulations," he said as he walked up to me and carried the baby in his arms."Such a cute little boy," he said with a smile and placed a kiss on his forehead.He looked my way and smiled widely at me. "What name have you decided to call him?" he asked, and I smiled before responding, "I'll leave that for his uncle," I said and saw Lord Adrian delighted at my words.He moved his gaze back to my child in his arms and smiled widely at him. "You shall be called Jaya because you have achieved victory over death," he smiled and continued, "I bless you that from today henceforth, your name shall work for you. You shall have victory in any challenge of life."I smiled as tears streamed down my eyes, but I quickly wiped them off as Lord Adrian held my gaze. He stared at me with a warm smile before moving closer. "Don't you worry. I'm right here," he assured, and I nodded with a grateful smile while staring at my baby in his arms, wondering what fate has in store for us.Five years later..."Jaya!" I called as I ran after him, but I couldn't catch up. He was incredibly fast, which made it hard for me to keep up with him."Catch me, Mother," he giggled and increased his pace.I continued running after him until he ran into the throne room. "No, Jaya, don't go in there," I yelled, but he didn't listen.With panting breath, I ran into the throne room and saw that lord Adrian had visitors. With a sigh, I looked for Jaya and saw him seated on Lord Adrian's lap. "Apologies," I apologized to everyone present."No need to apologize because I was about to send for you," Lord Adrian said, causing me to furrow my eyebrows."You wanted to send for me?" I asked, and he nodded."Come, have a seat," he said, gesturing for me to take the seat beside him.Confused, I walked up to the seat and sat on it while staring at the visitors who had warm smiles on their faces. But the way one man's eyes lingered on me got me curious. The way he stared at me, I could see lust and desire in his eyes, and it irritated me."That man sitting over there is Beta Austin from the Forest Pack. He is a widower, having lost his mate and wife three years ago, and he is here with his escort to ask for your hand in marriage," Lord Adrian spoke, pointing at the same man who was staring at me lustfully.Zoey's POV"My hand in marriage?" I asked, and King Adrian nodded. "Beta Austin has two daughters from his late mate, but he desperately needs a son. He wants to marry you and make you his mate because he believes you can give him enough male children," King Adrian spoke firmly, while I scoffed and held the gaze of the Beta.“You wish to marry me?” I asked, and he nodded. I scoffed and shook my head. "What do you know about me?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow."A lot," he responded and I gestured for him to go on. "I know that you are a single mother of a four-year-old son, and I also know that you have an incredible gift of healing. I've also heard that you are skilled in combat," he spoke proudly, causing me to scoff and shake my head. "Is that all you know about me?" I asked, but he shook his head. "I also know that you have rejected suitors, but...""That is what I wanted to hear," I said while getting to my feet. "That's the word right there, Beta Austin . That's the word I wan
Alpha Ethan’s POV “What is hard to do, just get fucking pregnant!” I yelled in frustration at her and saw tears well up in her eyes, causing a heavy sigh to leave my lips. With a groan, I turned to take my leave, but I couldn't. Instead, I turned and walked back to her, and without saying a word, I cupped her face and sealed my lips. I wasn't expecting her to respond, but she did, and melted in my arms.In one swift move, I pulled her closer as my lips forcefully took possession of hers. I sucked and teased her lips, tongue, and every inch of her mouth like it was the best thing I had ever had.I slid down the back zip on her dress, and the dress came undone as she stood almost naked before me with just her bra and pants, causing my dick to shift in my pants.I went to her back and unhooked her bra before grabbing her breast and hungrily sucking it like a hungry lion. Her soft moan hardened my dick, and I couldn't hold back.I pushed her to the bed and slowly started unbuttoning my s
Alpha Ethan’s POVA knock landed on the door, and without waiting for my response, the door opened, revealing a glint of light in the dark room. I heard heavy footsteps as the person walked up to me, but I couldn't see him, only his shadow. The shadow stopped approaching me and instead walked in another direction in the room. Before I could process what was happening, all the lights in the room were switched on, causing a frown to appear on my face.Rubbing my eyes with a frown, I opened them and realized it was my good friend, Lord Adrian. A groan escaped my lips because I knew why he was here. Probably my Beta must have informed him about my situation."Hello, good friend," he greeted as he made his way towards me. I responded with a frown and emptied the glass of whiskey into my mouth. "It seems you're not happy to see me, but I'm happy to see you," he spoke cheerfully, which annoyed me even more.I watched Adrian take the couch before me and held my gaze for a brief moment before
Zoey’s POV“Shit, I'm late,” I grumbled as I hurried to welcome Lord Adrian's friend, a task I had been assigned with little notice. But as I turned the corner, my feet got stuck when I met eyes with the one person I never wanted to see.“Mate!” Nora, my wolf, howled loudly in my head, causing a familiar sensation to envelop my entire body.I held his gaze and could see how dumbfounded he was to see me, alive and well. I watched him slowly make his way towards me, while I just stood in place, ignoring my wolf's howling.As he got closer, I couldn't help but perceive his familiar, intoxicating scent of fresh woods. I held his gaze and felt his piercing green eyes, which Jaya inherited from him, piercing my soul.His eyes held confusion, questions, and worries, but I wouldn't let them get to me. So, with a deep breath, I composed myself as he stood before me."Greetings," I greeted, slightly lowering my head."Zoey? You are here and You're my mate?" he asked, dumbfounded and shocked.Hi
Alpha Ethan's POVWhere is Zoey?” I asked the maid serving me a tray of wine.“She is at the dining eating,” the maid responded, and I nodded, gesturing for her to leave. With an exhausted sigh, I took a sip of the wine. Just then, the door opened, and Christabel, my childhood friend who came for a visit, walked in with a seductive smile that confused me.“Alpha Ethan,” she called seductively, slowly making her way towards me. She got to where I was sitting and pushed me onto the bed before climbing on top of me and sealing her lips with mine.“What is this, Christabel?” I asked, pulling away from her lips.Angrily, I stared at her with confusion. “What is the meaning of this nonsense?” I asked, holding her gaze with anger.“I want you, Alpha Ethan. Make love to me, and I will give you children,” she said, before sealing her lips with mine again. Just as I was about to pull away, the door opened.I pulled away and saw Zoey standing by the door with tears filled eyes. “Zoey!” I called
Zoey's POV“What are you doing?” Nora asked. “What I should have done a long time ago,” I responded, holding Alpha Ethan's gaze.“Reject me, Alpha Ethan,” I demanded, but he didn't say a word. Instead, he held my gaze with a mixture of emotions.“Very well then, I'll start,” I said and took a deep breath. “I, Zoey Elkanah, reject you, Alpha…”“I reject your rejection,” he interrupted, causing a big frown to appear on my face. “I won't reject you, not now or ever,” he declared and moved closer to me, standing just a few inches away.I stared at him with anger and hate as memories kept replaying in my head. “And what do you think you are doing, Alpha Ethan?” I asked, but he didn't respond. He simply continued staring at me."Excuse me, my king, but your guests have started arriving," a guard announced.With a frown, I shifted my gaze to Lord Adrian, who was getting to his feet. “We have to stop all this. It's my birthday party, at least don't make a fuss," he said, staring directly at m
Alpha Ethan’s POV"Why did you keep this from me?" I turned and faced Adrian as soon as Zoey left."I did what I thought was right, Ethan. Zoey was not in the right frame of mind to see you all these years. You don't even know what she went through to become the woman you are seeing today," he said, causing me to furrow my brow because I didn't understand what he meant."What are you saying?" I asked, and he sighed, standing before me. "We will talk about it later, but right now my guests are arriving, and I need to welcome them." He gently tapped my shoulder before leaving.With a groan, I kicked a chair away and hit my fist against the wall.I was angry at myself and the circumstances I had found myself in, but mostly, I was furious at my wolf."Now you can speak, Leo?" I asked my wolf in rage. "For six fucking years, you were silent, all because of one rejection." I groaned. "Because of your silence, I couldn't recognize Zoey as my second chance mate." I yelled at my wolf and heard
Alpha Ethan's POVI watched as she smiled and interacted with the guests, particularly the desperate men who surrounded her like flies. They were all vying for her attention, and their intentions were clear. With a frustrated sigh, I took a long sip of my drink and spotted my son amidst a group of children.I couldn't take my eyes off him. He looked so much like me, and deep down, I knew he was mine regardless of what Zoey was saying. Still fixated on him, I made my way toward him, but as soon as he noticed me approaching, his smile turned into a frown."Hey," I greeted him with a wave, attempting to appear friendly. His frown deepened, and he spoke hesitantly, "Mother says I shouldn't speak to you."I sighed and squatted down in front of him. "Did she give you a reason for it?" I asked, hoping for some clarity. He shook his head. "She didn't give a reason, but I believe she has a good one," he replied. I sighed and looked into his eyes, seeing my own reflection. He was my spitting im