Chapter31
Ziana’s POV.
Two hours later and I don’t want to brag, but I kicked that trainings as*s. As well as Addie’s, since we were paired together for sparring.
I am following Addie towards the door leading into the gym and get cut off from the door by Zane and Killian. Zane looks sheepish, while Killian looks stern, as always.
“Go out to lunch with us.” Killian demands. I scowl up at him, his pink eyes flashing in what seems to be excitement.
“I have an appointment.” I answer and he frowns.
“Your appointment isn’t until 2.” Killian counters. My nerves kick up as I think about spending alone time with them. I can’t.
“Sounds good. Where are we going? I’m starving.” Addie chirps and the relief I feel at her joining us must show on my face because Zane speaks up.
“Of course, we can go to the New Sandwich Shop on 5th.” He says and I smile slightly.
“Great! Let’s go!” Kai says wrapping his arm around Addie’s shoulder and planting a big kiss on her cheek. The blush that makes the way up her cheeks causes happiness to swell in me. She deserves happiness.
We make our way to The New Sandwich Shop, yes the name, and are taken to a private room that fits all of us. For it being a casual dining area, it is quite intimate. There are fairy lights around the room and plants all over. The older waitress takes our drink order, Killian orders for me and I bristle at the notion.
We sit around a round table in awkward silence when Kai clears his throat.
“So Ziana, Addie was telling me about King Warrick challenging Alpha Clint.” Kai says and I smile in delight at the thought of Alpha Clint being challenged.
“Yes, it’s a fight to the death. Warrick will toy with him then brutally kill him. I am so excited to see it. Addie, remind me to bring the popcorn.” I smile, gleefully.
“I haven’t heard about a challenge.” Killian says and I raise my eyebrow.
“Do you expect to hear about everything?” I ask and he grunts.
“Yes.” He answers without thinking.
“Ugh. He wants to know everything, but it is hard when we are pretty much a lone pack.” Zane says, nudging him.
“I’ve already told you. We don’t need any more alliances. We have all we need.” Killian argues.
“When is the challenge?” Zane asks, poking his head out to see me better.
“Not this weekend, but the next. Mom said she would text me the details.” I answer and he smiles.
“Are we invited?/I never liked Alpha Clint. He is shady.” Zane says, making Addie chuckle.
“He’s more than that.” She says and I kick her under the table.
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“Ow!” Kai exclaims and looks at me. Sh*t, they must have been playing footsie or something because that definitely should have been Addie.
“What do you mean?” Zane asks her, and looks at me in confusion. Killian’s frown deepens and I scowl.
“He has had 7 mates and was requesting permission to take another. More than hinting that he wanted Ziana to be his next mate.” Addie explains, and I kick again. This time connecting with her and she winces just as Killian and Zane growl.
“Don’t worry. She stabbed him then threatened him. Pretty sure she almost made him pi’s himself if the other’s explanation of what happened is to be correct.” Addie reassures them. Killian grunts in agreement, because he was there, but Zane turns wide eyes to me with a smile.
“You stabbed him?” He asks and I nod.
“Yeah.” I answer.
“And don’t let her fool you. She is hella scary when she means to be. It’s almost like the air is sucked from the room and all you feel is darkness.” Addie says again, this time I just stare at her. I can’t believe she just said. that. That is exactly what happens, because of the dark magic I have. It’s almost like people can’t help but
feel the darkness in me and it terrifies them.
I can feel my face pale as the darkness inside me stirs as being recognized, almost as if it is purring.
Addie’s eyes widen when she realizes she said something she shouldn’t have.
“Ziana, I am so sorry. It just slipped. It just feels so natural to talk to them.” Addie mindlinks me, pulling me from the spiral my mind was going in. I don’t answer her, I just look at her blankly. We are saved by the food being brought in.
I look down to see that Killian ordered me a california chicken sandwich on ciabatta. There is a side of pasta salad and homemade fries. I feel everyone’s gaze on me, but ignore it and start eating. I don’t acknowledge that this sandwich is one of the best that I have had, I just keep eating. Eventually everyone else does the
same.
Addie and Kai excuse themselves, once they finish and leave. They apparently are running the next training session and need to leave. I am alone with my two mates, kickstarting my heart.
We stand shortly after and before we can walk out of the door they both grab each of my hands and their eyes are scrunched in confusion and concern..
“What happened?” They both ask at the same time and lightly touch a few of the scars on my arms. I don’t
have many there.
“Oh um. Typically you earn scars from battles.” I answer and they both squeeze my arms lightly, th !rn their gazes to meet my eyes. Their beautiful eyes hold so much concern and love that it hurts me. My breathing hitches at the sight and I/quickly pull my arms from their grasp. “If you’ll excuse me, I have an appointment to get to.” I answer and walk out of the restaurant quickly. They follow me.
“Ziana. We would like to get to know you better. Maybe we can work through what is going on.” Zane says from behind me, my bottom lip quivers at the hurt in his voice.
“We are your mates, you’ll need to give us a chance. We are meant to be together forever. We are each other’s soulmates.” Killian adds, and I can’t help the strain I feel. I ignore them and all but run into the building.
attached to the hospital where doctor Anna is located.
