Chapter 0010

“Zaia, I was looking for you.” He says, his voice is deep and husky.

I smile smoothly, despite how I feel. “Oh?”

“Yes, how are you doing?”

“Great,” I reply, seeing how he’s observing me sharply. “Oh! Mrs Watson told me
about the ball. It sounds lovely.”

That makes him smile, and he nods, crossing his arms. “Actually, I wanted to talk
to you about that. You should definitely come. I think it will do you good too. You
should get out more Zaia.

“Oh, I don’t know, I mean, I won’t really fit in…” I trail off helplessly, not knowing
how to politely refuse him.

I know he flirts lightly and has taken an interest in me, but I have always brushed
it off. I don’t understand why as I am a pregnant single mother.

“No, you won’t, because you were born to stand out.” He winks at me and my
smile fades as my heart skips a beat.

“Alpha, 1-“

“Atticus, Zaia, call me Atticus.” He reminds me for the umpteenth time.

Inod, unable to bring myself to do that.

I don’t think he’ll be smiling at me if he knew I was the daughter of a rival alpha
and the mate of his greatest enemy. Even if it is a rejected mate.

His phone rings, and I am relieved for the distraction.

“Yeah?” He answers the phone, a frown now settling on his brow. “Wait… what?”
He takes a few steps away from me, and his shoulders are tense.

What is going on?

“Really? Well.. Yeah, that’s fine, up the security plans around the venue and
pack.

grounds. We can never be too careful. Why now? I mean, he

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has always refused every invitation sent to him… good… Yeah, hold a meeting,
let’s discuss this in person.” He hangs up and turns back to me. His playful mood
from earlier is gone.

“Is everything alright?” I ask.

“Yeah, it will be. I just have something to take care of. I really want to see you at
that

ball, Zaia.”

I nod, not knowing if I really will go. “I hope it all gets sorted soon and I’ll keep it
in

mind.”

He looks down at his phone and nods slowly. “Me too. He’s never wanted
anything to do with us, or considered my offers, but now.., he’s possibly
interested in accepting the invitation to the New Year’s Ball., ”

I look up sharply, curiosity filling me.

“Who?” I ask, an unsettling feeling wraps around me as I wait for his answer.
“Alpha Sebastian King of Dark Hollow Falls Pack.”

My heart thuds, my eyes widening and I look up at Atticus to find he is watching
me

intently.

“Is everything alright, Zaia?”

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I gulp, trying to force a smile, “Yes, I…

I’ve heard of his reputation, Alpha
Sebastian King is quite known for his
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I must be careful. “Yes, he does have
quite a reputation.” He murmurs, his

gaze is unsettling but I’m far more
terrified that Sebastian will find out

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I must avoid him at all costs, there is no way that I can risk him finding out and
taking them away from me. My babies are all that I have left, they are my
reasons to

live.

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“Don’t let it unsettle you, the pack will

be well protected, and I’m certain he

isn’t a baby snatcher.” Atticus jokes
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“Oh… No it’s just something I do when I’m distracted! We must make sure the
pack is

indeed safe.” I reply, brushing it off as I force a smile.

He nods slowly, but it is his next words that send a shiver down my spine.

“Oh absolutely, we can’t have the enemy walking around unwatched.”