ZARA:
The sight before me shattered me completely.
I froze.
Sitting on his lap, her arms around his neck, her lips pressed to his like she belonged there. Maximus’ hand wasn’t pushing her away—it was gripping her waist.
My Alpha.
I couldn’t breathe, I thought, I…he…but…what?... The air ripped from my lungs, leaving me empty. My fingers tightened on the herbs in my hands until they crushed, the bitter scent filling my nose as tears blurred my vision.
I backed away, the door slamming shut louder than I intended, and I ran.
I needed to get away.
My feet carried me down the hall, faster, as if I could outrun what I was seeing. Another woman with. My chest ached so badly I pressed my palm against it, whispering a prayer to the Moon Goddess for it to stop, I will do anything for it to
