An Enemy Called Mate

ZIVA

I interrupted, “For a pregnancy test.”

The guard repeated the statement, “For a pregnancy test.”

The doctor replied instantly, “Yes.”

I sighed in relief, and the guard permitted us to leave. As soon as we reached the hospital, we boarded another cab that drove to the Crescent Moon Pack.

I handed the Crystal Moon to Lance, and he left. He didn’t say a word, perhaps he is annoyed because I stole the Crystal Moon.

“We will leave tomorrow morning,” I spoke to Mum as she sat on a chair and analyzed the guest room.

A knock echoed on the door, and I muttered, “Come in.”

The door opened slightly, revealing Alpha Xander and Alexei. I felt an instant connection towards them, and I muttered, “Mates.”

It can’t be! How can I be mated to the two brothers?

I massaged my temple, as I felt a headache kick in.

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“I’m leaving tomorrow,” I told Alpha Xander and Alexei who are now supposedly my mates.

“Alright,” Alpha Xander nodded.

Meanwhile, Alexei reached for my hand and voiced out, “You do not need to leave. You can stay here.”

Suddenly, Alpha Xander stepped between us and pulled Alexei’s arm away from mine.

“Let her make the decision,” He spoke with a hoarse voice.

Thank goodness Mum excused us. She won’t like the sight of this. To top it all, I’m pregnant and mated to twin brothers.

“I decided. I’m leaving,” I told them plainly.

“What about your Mum?” Alexei asked with curiosity tinged in his voice. Obviously, he discovered that she was my mother because of the similar resemblance of our faces.

“She is the Crystal Moon Guardian. She needs to work on the Crystal Moon, doesn’t she?” I questioned, thinking about the Crystal Moon.

“Yes, and it’s safe to leave after the war,” Alpha Xander replied.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

I was stunned, “War?”

Alexei interrupted, explaining swiftly, “Alpha Darwin declared war against the pack yesterday. I guess he doesn’t know about the missing Crystal Moon yet.”

“You should get some rest now,” Alpha Xander uttered. Silently, he walked out of the room and Alexei followed after flashing a smile at me.

I sat on the bed, while my mind pondered about what happened earlier. I was fated as their mate, but what about Alpha Xander’s mate, Rose?

I gasped at that thought. Did she leave? I can only be mated to Alpha Xander if he was rejected by his mate.

That should be the reason for Alpha Xander’s change of attitude!

XANDER

Surprisingly, Darwin did not retreat from the war. It seemed like he didn’t realize that the Crystal Moon and its Guardian were missing.

I and my warriors prepared for the war, while Ziva’s mother and the sorceress worked on the Crystal Moon. We planned to connect the Guardian to the Crystal Moon. So, if it needs to be activated during the war, it can be done easily.

Afterward, I would have to let Ziva and her mother leave, though it would be difficult to watch Ziva leave. I spoke with Lance and he prepared a car to move Ziva out of this pack safely.

I’ve always been an asshole to her and that is the best I can offer.

I knocked at the door that led to Ziva’s room, with the divorce papers in my hands. They had my signature and I needed Ziva’s signature to proceed. She wanted it from the beginning, and it’s for the best. I should let her go.

“Come in,” Her sweet voice echoed. Then, I opened the door. Instantly, my gaze fell on Ziva. Her brown hair was packed into a tight bun and she was dressed in a floral gown.

She didn’t glance at me or my direction as she stayed focused on fastening the zipper of her dress.

“Thank goodness you are here. I think the zipper is stuck-” Ziva turned around as she spoke. As soon as she gazed at me, she paused.

“I thought it was someone else,” She spoke quickly, her gaze darting the door like she was expecting someone to walk into the room.

“I can help you with the zipper if you are fine with it,” I told her. I expected her to hesitate or ignore me. Instead, she turned around, revealing the back of her dress and the zipper.

I approached Ziva and glanced at the zipper. There was nothing wrong with the zipper, but the dress was very fit on her body, almost too tight.

“It’s not stuck, and the dress is too tight. Won’t you feel suffocated when I fasten it?”

She exhaled and muttered under her breath. “You only feel concerned because of the mate bond. No worries, I will only wear it today, and I won’t feel suffocated.”

“I’m not concerned because of the mate bond. I’ve always been concerned about you.”

“Huh?” Ziva replied like she was struck by my statement. She turned around and faced me with shock evident on her face.

“I was preoccupied with ruining Granelma Pack and Alpha Darwin through you because I assumed that you were his daughter. Then, I thought it was just mere lust I felt towards you, but it wasn’t,” I glanced up at her and smiled.

“You didn’t deserve everything I did to you. Now, you will live a better life. Reject I and Alexei. I signed the divorce papers.” As soon as I completed my statement, I felt Ziva’s arms around my body.

She hugged me tightly and I muttered, “You don’t want to be involved in this bond, you should move away.”

“You evil jerk,” Her words came out as a sniffle.

Was she crying?

I pushed her slightly and glanced at her face to see whether she was crying or if I heard something else. Her cheeks were wet and she wiped the tears off them quickly.

“Don’t look at me that way. It will only make tears pour down,” She pouted, causing me to chuckle silently.

Suddenly, the door swung open, revealing Lance in his armor.

“Alpha, it’s time,” Lance spoke quickly.