The Rogue Alpha and the Werewolf King (by Hailey Kristine) novel Chapter 145

Chapter26

Ziana’s POV

I need to calm my thoughts. Killian telling me that his and Zane’s father are coming back, specifically to meet me, causes me so much grief it’s almost paralyzing. I took their mates away from them, how can I look them in the eyes?

I don’t realize where I went, until I am smacked in the face with the stench of sweat. I focus in and see that I have landed myself in the training room. My brain knows exactly where I need to be. Looking around, I see that it is a large gymnasium with one wall filled with weapons, one holds locker rooms, another has bleachers, and the last one looks to have offices and private training rooms.

I walk to the private training rooms and smile, the whole training compound is empty since the training is outside today. The training room I step in looks like a smaller version of the one in the castle. It is fully padded, one wall has weapons, and another has a range of sandbags. The only difference is that it doesn’t have the electric probe that sucks up unintentional use of electricity gifts.

I feel my heart begin to beat faster as I think about training the grief and anxiety away.

“Addie ask Kai if the private training room is soundproof.” I say through mindlink. I close the door and head

for the bags.

“He said they all are. Everything okay?” She answers.

“Just peachy. Thanks.” I reply, hitting the bag as hard as I can. Pain radiates through my knuckles and I relish

in it. I punch again and again, losing myself in the pain and thoughts.

“Ah F*ck!” I scream, hanging on the bag as tears stream down my face. I begin to cry, thinking about Mama

Rose and Iris.

I focus back on the bag and punch it again, splitting my already bloody knuckles even further. Blubbering in

frustration at my lack of ability to turn my emotions off. I breathe deeply, focusing on the pain radiating

through my knuckles. After a few breaths I numb myself to everything beside the physical pain. Once I feel

nothing, I focus on healing my hands, watching as the skin heals over.

I walk my way to the door, putting my hair back up in a neater ponytail. I open the door, and walk my way

towards the doors of the gym.

“Ziana? Are you okay?” I hear a panicked voice from across the gym. I look up to see Zane staring at me with

wide eyes. He rushes over to me and grabs my hands, causing sparks to shoot up my arms.

I quickly pull my hands away and look back into his worried eyes.

“I’m fine, just didn’t wrap my hands before hitting the bag.” I explain and the worry in his eyes soften. “Wh. What are you doing here?” I ask, switching the subject.

“Oh. I’m filling in for Kai. Killian gave him the week off to spend with Adria.” Zane says and I smile.

“Oh. Well that’s nice of you two, I say, making my way to the door. He follows me and his smoky teakwood

two

scent causes the butterflies to flutter in my stomach.

“Where are you heading?” He asked.

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“Back to clean up.” I say waving my hands and he cringes at the sight.

“Well would you like to grab lunch after you’re done?” He asks and my stomach drops.

“I uh.” I begin but am interrupted.

“Beta Zane! Are you able to help us with the next training? General Lee’s wife is having her pup.” A warrior who enters the gym yells. Zane looks at me sheepishly and a blush works a way up his neck.

“Raincheck?” He asks and I smile.

“Go help.” I say and he nods, turning and walking in the direction of the warrior.

I hurriedly walk back to the packhouse and clean up, avoiding people on my way. I changed into a black jeans and the same style top, but this one is dark purple.

When I step out of my room, I run into Addie in the hallway.

“Hey girl. Everything okay?” She asks and I nod.

“Yeah, I’m good. Addie. Shouldn’t you be with Kai?” I ask, changing the subject. She glares at me.

“Don’t change the subject. What’s going on?” She asks and I smile.

“I hate that you know me so well.” I say and she shakes her head.

“You love it.” She counters and I make my way towards her, leading her back to the elevator. Once we get in, I hit the first floor button.

“Alpha Regan and Beta Zeke are coming back from their trip because they would like to meet me, the boy’s

mate.” I say and her eyes widen.

“Oooooh.” She says and I nod. “You needed to clear your head.” She states.

“Yea.” I answer and it falls silent.

“What are you going to do about the dads?” She asks and I sigh.

“I don’t know. Probably try to ignore them the best I can and just let it be. I guess.” I say and her face.

saddens.

“I wish I could help you.” She says and now I smile sadly.

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