Mated to My Intended's Enemy novel Chapter 84

Chapter 84: Chapter 84 My Mate, My Forever

Victoria

"So all this time, you hated me," I said, my voice trembling with restrained fury. "Because in your twisted mind, my mother was to blame for your sister’s death." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Tears leaked from the corners of Enzo’s eyes. "Then Marcus... found me when I started gambling. Offered money... but wanted information. About you."

My heart raced as pieces began falling into place. "What kind of information?"

"Your blood," Enzo mumbled, his grip on consciousness clearly slipping. "Said you were special... not just half-wolf. Said your mother was... something else."

I thought of the vines erupting through stone, responding to my desperation. "And when did you find out the truth about Aurora?" I asked, leaning closer. "That she was manipulating you?"

A bitter laugh escaped him, triggering a coughing fit that left specks of blood on his lips. "Too late," he managed once he’d caught his breath. "Found her communications with Marcus... planning everything. Using me."

"So you sold me to Leo," I concluded, the final piece clicking into place. "Not just to clear your debts, but to keep me away from Marcus."

Enzo’s eyes found mine, surprising clarity breaking through the drug-induced haze. "Only Alpha strong enough... to protect you. Better his bed than Marcus’s lab." His fingers tightened weakly around mine. "Still wrong. Still unforgivable. But thought... at least you’d survive."

The door opened behind me, and Lilith entered hesitantly. Seeing Enzo awake, she rushed to his other side, tears flowing freely again as she took his free hand.

"You idiot," she whispered fervently.

A ghost of a smile touched Enzo’s lips as he looked at her. "My beautiful... mate," he murmured, making her sob harder.

I began to withdraw, feeling suddenly like an intruder, but Enzo’s grip on my hand tightened fractionally. "Victoria," he rasped. "I’m sorry. For everything. Don’t expect forgiveness... don’t deserve it. But needed you to know."

The conflicting emotions swirling through me were almost overwhelming—anger, grief, confusion, and a strange, unwanted sympathy for the broken man before me."I don’t know if I’ll ever forgive you," I whispered, torn between rage and pity. "But for the first time... I think I finally understand why."

Enzo softened his features. "I deserve punishment... but I’ll make you see I can change. Let you and Alpha Leonard be the witnesses."

As if summoned by his words, Leo appeared in the doorway, his powerful presence filling the small room. His eyes met mine, a silent question in their depths. I nodded slightly, indicating I was okay.

"The doctors need to finish treating him," Leo said gently. "And you need rest, Victoria. It’s been a long night."

I carefully extracted my hand from Enzo’s weakening grip and stood, suddenly aware of how exhausted I truly was. Lilith remained bent over Enzo, whispering something too low for me to hear, their foreheads touching in an intimate gesture that made me look away.

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