An Enemy Called Mate

ZIVA

Anji continued, “But you shouldn’t be annoyed because of that. It was just a night, and I had no idea what to do. You know, if he wasn’t with you, I may have been caught stealing. Duh, I’m not prepared to die.”

I narrowed my eyes, glancing back at the car window as the memories of what happened last night flashed in my head.

I’m certain that Rose was planning to create a rumor about me and Alexei to ruin my reputation. She is definitely more than I thought she was.

“No worries,” Anji smiled playfully as she drove, “You can get some birth control pills while you are here.”

I rolled my eyes. “How can you be more annoying?”

“Tsk, I’m just stating the truth,” She replied.

Anji sped off. Within a minute, we reached Alpha Darwin’s mansion.

I stepped out of the car with my lips fixed tightly, as I became very attentive. I had to be careful with Alpha Darwin, in case he had other plans.

I clutched the bag with the Crystal Moon tightly, as a cold breeze hit my jacket. Luckily, I listened to Anji and changed into a brown jacket, boots, and hand gloves before moving out of Alpha Xander’s pack.

Looking further, I stared at the entrance of the mansion. The door swung open immediately. Alpha Darwin and his Luna appeared, approaching me quickly.

They didn’t have a smirk on their face and they didn’t throw a dirty glare at me either. Rather, they had a sweet, wide smile on their face, like they were welcoming their long-lost daughter.

That, I’ve always wished for, but not anymore. They were just facades to have the Crystal Moon.

They had always given me glares and scowls, while I had furrowed brows and a confused look before. Now, I had the glare on my face, meanwhile, their sweet smile was permanent on their faces.

“Oh, Ziva, my daughter! You look so pale, come in, and let’s have lunch,” Alpha Darwin’s Luna spoke with a sweet tone.

I scoffed, holding the bag in my hand tightly. “What about your darling daughter, Tania? Is she fairing well?”

“Don’t be so ridiculous,” The Luna waved her hand, ushering me into the mansion.

I followed her, walking into the mansion, while she continued her speech, with her body clinging to mine.

“Aren’t you aware that Tania returned last night? Also, the Moon Goddess blessed her abundantly. Nikolas’s pack is safe and he is also doing well now.”

“Good…” My voice trailed off, and I moved to the most important part, “Can I see my mother now?”

“Sure, sure!” The Luna grinned. Alpha Darwin approached me, and he interfered, “Not now, we will have to test the Crystal Moon first, to ensure that it is the original version.”

I smiled in response, “There is no need for that. I tested it and it is original.”

Pulling my glove away from my hand, I revealed my red, swollen fingers that I used to check the Crystal Moon. It looked awful and it was painful.

Although the pain in my fingers was unbearable, I managed to maintain a calm expression.

“Even if you tested it, we need to have an evaluation done,” Alpha Darwin insisted.

“Alright,” I surrendered, “Can I see my mother before the evaluation?”

“Of course,” Alpha Darwin spoke as a tight-lipped smile appeared on his face.

He gestured to the dining hall, and upon reaching there, I met a slim woman sitting on a chair.

The woman had her brown hair packed in a bun. My heart raced quietly, as my eyes welled up in tears.

Is that my mother? I walked faster, intending to see the woman’s face. Just then, the woman turned to me. She faced me and I realized – she was my mother!

“Mum!” I squeaked in excitement and pulled her into a tight embrace. She sniffled in the embrace, hugging me tightly like I would vanish if she released me from the hug.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“Dear, where have you been?” Her soft voice hit my ear. She pulled away from the embrace and stared at me with her loving hazel eyes.

I cried as tears of joy streamed down my cheeks. I didn’t even know where to start from. It has been three years since she was taken away from me, and I could not think of a meaningful statement.

I wanted to tell her all that happened, but it would consume too much time. Rather, I pulled her into a tight hug again and cried miserably.

“I missed you so much, Mum!”

Her hand stroked my back softly. I couldn’t help but smile and hold her warm hands.

Surprisingly, there were silver cuffs around her wrists. Hold on… What is going on?

I glanced back, facing Alpha Darwin with furrowed brows. To my utmost surprise, he had taken the bag with the Crystal Moon.

Goodness! I dropped it out of excitement.

“Why is my mother cuffed?” I questioned Alpha Darwin quickly.

“You promised that you would release her as soon as I get the Crystal Moon. Now, you have it, release my mother immediately,” I spoke with a strict tone.

The Luna scowled instantly, “Will you stop blabbering? Yes, we promised to release your mother. Don’t rub it on our faces.”

I stood my ground, talking back at the Luna. “I just want my mother’s release, nothing else.”

Alpha Darwin patted his Luna’s back, calming her with his filthy hand, I guess…

“We will do as we promised.” Alpha Darwin spoke calmly.

I rolled my eyes and folded my arms. They were so eager to speak with me earlier. Now, I’m treated like a trash.

“You two can have some rest in the guest room. Anji will be there to assist you,” Alpha Darwin uttered.

“What about my mother’s release?” I interfered.

“We will deal with that later,” Alpha Darwin replied. He walked away with the bag of Crystal Moon and his Luna followed.