An Enemy Called Mate

ZIVA

Mum furrowed her brows, and questioned, “What are you talking about?”

I exhaled loudly, “I found out about everything. I know that I’m not Alpha Darwin’s biological daughter. Even Alpha Darwin told me himself.”

Then, Mum clenched her fists and looked away, with her eyes welling up in tears.

I quickly voice out, not wanting to make her feel awful about what happened in the past.

“It’s fine if you don’t want to talk about it. I know Dad abandoned you because you were pregnant. I’m to be blamed, so just rest.”

“I didn’t want to tell you this, but I guess I have to tell you now,” Mum’s voice became shaky.

She turned to me with a worried expression and muttered, “Your biological father didn’t abandon us, he will never… That, I know.”

Inwardly, I huffed. She is just hoping or believing that he didn’t abandon us, but he did.

I didn’t speak about it, since I didn’t want her to feel annoyed or pressurized. So, I stepped out of the bathroom without saying a word.

Mum snapped her fingers, changing the subject quickly. She had a happy expression on her face, meanwhile, I narrowed my eyes, knowing what she would say.

“So what about him? Who is he? What is he like?” Mum asked eagerly.

“I think we should skip that question. I’d rather not talk about it,” I explained.

Inwardly, I gulped, recalling Alpha Xander and what happened last night.

Everything happened too quickly, but I certainly remember what happened now. The kisses and the way our bodies were like two instruments, playing a melody of desire and passion.

Ugh, I’m certain that if he sets his gaze on me again, he will kill me.

“Why?” Mum asked curiously.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“It’s a long story.”

~ ~

I had breakfast with Mum, even lunch. Afterward, Anji handed my phone over to me and she mentioned that I had left it in the car.

Luckily, the driver was nice enough to hand over the phone to her rather than fleeing with it.

As soon as I turned on my phone, I noticed the numerous missed calls and messages from Alpha Xander. Even Rose sent some messages.

Alpha Xander: ‘Get the hell out of there and hand over the Crystal Moon!’

Rose: ‘I’ve always hated you from the beginning. Do you have to be this gullible?’

Reading the messages, I gulped. Hastily, I turned my phone off and threw it inside the garbage can. I don’t want to speak to any of them or even reply to their messages.

“If it isn’t Ziva…” A feminine voice spoke sarcastically. I turned around and saw Tania in a short dress.

She had a smirk on her gorgeous face, as her lips were painted. Stepping down from the staircase, she crossed her arms.

“Back to your pathetic life of being a slave, uh?” She said in a mocking tone.

I wanted to ignore her and walk away, but she continued, “And here goes your sweet mother… The shameless slut.”

I clenched my fists, as her words pierced my chest. Mum sat next to me, and she must be feeling so terrible to hear Tania’s statements.

Mum pressed her hand against mine, gesturing to not cause a fight.

So, I turned to Tania with a cold expression on my face, “Do not speak about my mother.”

“Oh my, I’m so scared,” Tania replied with a fake expression of fear on her face. Then, she snorted, “You will be banished from this pack soon. Then, I won’t have to see your ugly, disgusting faces.”

I scoffed, narrowing my eyes, “I may be banished from this pack, but at least I will have my dignity and integrity. You, however, are nothing more than a vile, cruel creature who takes pleasure in hurting others. I pity you, Tania. I do.”

“Tsk, your mother is no better than you are,” Tania retorted. I moved away from the chair, almost throwing a blow at her cheek.

Mum stopped me amidst my attempt.

Meanwhile, Tania continued, gesturing excitedly with a wicked smile on her face, “You two deserve each other, wallowing in your own sins. I hope you enjoy your exile because you won’t be missed here. You’ll just be a distant memory, and soon enough, no one will even remember your name.”

With that, Tania walked away with her chest pushed out confidently. I despise her.

I turned to Mum, “You ought not to have stopped me. I’m sure she will repeat this and try to bring us down. If I had slapped her or hit her, she wouldn’t dare talk about you.”

Letting out an exhale, Mum muttered, “I know. But we are not free yet. We have Alpha Darwin and his guards watching our every step. The slightest mistake, and we will be as good as dead. Perhaps you should restrain from speaking to her.”

I sighed. Moving closer to Mum, I whispered, “Speaking of Alpha Darwin, we should prepare an escape plan since he is with the Crystal Moon.”

Mum let out a sharp gasp, “Crystal Moon?”

“Yes, I and Alpha Darwin were discussing it earlier.”

“Oh my goodness!” Mum shrieked. She held her chest like she was going to collapse. I was frightened, so I had to hold her hand and help her sit on a chair.

Then, she glanced at me and muttered, her voice quavering with fear, “What have you done?”

“Oh… About stealing the Crystal Moon from Crescent Moon Pack,” I spoke, assuming that was the reason for her fear.

“I had to do it in exchange for your release. But It’s fine, they can’t find us. We are safe,” I reassured her and patted her hand.

Suddenly, Mum withdrew her hand and stared at me coldly, “I was preoccupied with your presence and I didn’t notice the Crystal Moon. You’ve done the wrong thing, Ziva.”

I furrowed my brows, worry and concern filled my heart. Mum continued with a shaky voice, “Now, no one is safe.”