Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 631

Chapter 631: Not A Monster

As soon as the sisters were within the privacy of their room, Ziva began to rave. "He’s going to search for her. I know how his mind works, he’ll probably keep me in the dark until he needs my help. I need to know what’s going on."

Lauren and Layla exchanged glances, both clearly uncomfortable. At this point, Ziva’s antics were going to get them all in trouble.

Layla shrugged. "Well, whatever you do, leave me out of it. You won’t drag me into whatever suicide plan you’re plotting."

Ziva’s eyes flashed dangerously. "What did you just say?"

"She’s right," Lauren cut in before Layla could push further. "Your obsession with Violet is becoming a problem. No matter how much you hate it, Violet is still our powerful sister and Father will bring her in whether you like it or not."

Ziva froze, speechless for once.

Lauren pressed on. "And while you’re at it, figure out Hannah’s situation before Father finds out what you did."

That was the last straw. The twins clasped each other’s hands and walked out together, not daring to look back. They were done with Ziva’s schemes, her temper, and the mess that always followed her.

Back at Aster City....

Adele sat on the hospital bed while the doctor checked the chart, the machines beeping in the quiet of the room.

After a moment, the doctor finally said, "Your vitals are stable, heartbeat normal, blood pressure steady, and your healing rate is improving. Everything seems fine."

Adele nodded slowly, relief spreading across her face.

The doctor looked up, "Have you tried shifting ever since the incident?"

"Shifting?" She hesitated before answering, "I haven’t exactly thought about it, and this isn’t exactly the place."

The doctor smiled, scribbling something on her clipboard. "Understandable. But it’s important we make sure your wolf is still responding. Do you still feel her presence?"

She nodded. "Yes. She’s there."

Adele intentionally did not mention that her wolf was intentionally ignoring her and only roused at her mate’s presence. She brought it on herself after all.

"That’s good," the doctor said, her tone reassuring. "We’ve arranged a controlled environment. There’s a space in the hospital reinforced for safe transformations. Once you’re ready, we’ll help you shift under supervision, and ensure there’s no risk, and accident."

Adele exhaled, tension loosening from her shoulders. "Alright," she said. "I’ll do it."

"Good," the doctor replied with a smile. "We’d arranged a time for that. Until now, have your rest and spend as much time with your mate as possible."

They must have summoned him straight out of thin air because Micah appeared right at that exact moment, and all the air left Adele’s lungs in one dramatic swoop.

It was like one of those over-the-top romantic scenes in soap operas where the camera zooms in on the male lead, the wind blows at the perfect angle, and the soundtrack swells. Except she experienced it for real, and it wasn’t a camera doing the work, it was her traitorous hormones.

MATE HIM! MATE HIM NOW!

Micah, however, was unaffected by the tension. He lifted a large nylon bag with a grin that made her stomach flip. "I got you chicken soup, some fruits, a few dried meats to chew on when you get bored — oh, and medical books to read in your free time."

Her wolf purred instantly, tail wagging in delight. Our mate is perfect.

Adele felt her cheeks heat up. "Thank you," she murmured, trying not to sound as flustered as she felt.

"You can have the chicken soup now while it’s still warm," Micah said, his tone easy and calm as he unpacked the bag. "I’ll arrange the others for later."

He poured the steaming soup into a bowl, setting it neatly in front of her before moving to the side table to organize the rest. Adele watched him quietly, her heart aching in the silence. He didn’t have to do any of this, not after what she did, and yet, he did. And that somehow made her want to cry.

And she did cry.

After taking a mouthful of the chicken soup, the rich flavor burst on her tongue and that was all it took.

The tears welled up first, and then they fell, one after another, unable to help it anymore.

"I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry, Micah," she murmured over and over again, her voice trembling through the words.

Adele had thought she was getting mated to a monster. But instead, she had hurt the kindest man she had ever met.