An Enemy Called Mate

ZIVA

I could see the anguish on Mum’s face as she spoke, and I felt my own guilt rising up inside me.

“Mum, even if you’ve done terrible things, that’s not who you are anymore. You can’t make up for what you’ve done by staying with Darwin. He’s dangerous, and he’ll only bring you more pain,” I said, trying to convince her.

“I’m staying for the Crystal Moon…” Mum began, but I cut her off.

“We can’t risk it, Mum. I can’t risk you. Please, just come with me.” I pleaded, my voice breaking.

“I’ve made up my mind. I will not do the wrong thing this time,” She replied, making my heart squeeze. Why is she so adamant?!

“I will need your assistance too,” Mum completed her statement.

I almost burst into tears. What’s wrong with her? This is our only chance and she-

I bit my lips. I traveled to another pack and endured everything for her. If I leave her now, my efforts will be a waste.

“I have no choice.”

Suddenly, her face lit up with a wide smile.

“Thank goodness you agreed. We really have to act fast about it, and perhaps you will be able to find your locked wolf,” Mum replied, patting my hands.

I creased my brows, with confusion brewing in me. “Locked wolf? What are you talking about?”

Mum looked at me, surprise evident with her facial expression, “Were you not aware that Alpha Darwin locked your wolf after discovering the truth about your identity? He did it to punish me, and I’m deeply-”

“Hold on,” I cut in, “My wolf has been locked up for all these years? I am not wolfless?”

“Wolfless? No, you are not.” Mum paused, “Now, reach the Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, and let’s get to work.”

“I lost my phone, and let’s talk about my wolf. How can I unlock her? Can I see her now? Or maybe talk to her? Yes, yes… I heard her voice once. She once spoke to me,” I stammered. The worry that settled in me became mixed with excitement.

I have a wolf!

“It is possible with the use of the Crystal Moon. But we can only get hold of it once we have more people in our team, most especially an Alpha.”

I snapped my fingers, “Don’t worry about reaching him. I will work on that.”

~~

I met the nice Omega at the doorway and requested to meet Anji. Without wasting time, she took me to Anji’s room and excused us.

“What’s with the unexpected visit?” Anji questioned as soon as the Omega left.

I rushed to her side and gave her a shut-up gesture with my finger placed on my lips.

She raised an eyebrow, perhaps she was confused. Then, she crossed her arms, “What’s going on?”

I approached her and whispered, “Do you have Alpha Xander’s phone number?”

She nodded, “Yes?”

“I need to use your phone,” I uttered. Without hesitation, she handed her phone over to me and showed me Alpha Xander’s phone number.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

I took her phone and returned to the guest room. The text ‘Dialing’ appeared on the screen. Suddenly 00:01 appeared.

Okay, he answered the call. I took in a deep breath and exhaled. I inhaled and exhaled before managing to say a sweet, “Hi.”

I knew he wouldn’t recognize my voice; and I would need to explain in detail, that I was his shameless wife who stole the Crystal Moon and I was calling him because I needed his help.

“Ziva?” His voice rang.

I glanced at the screen, hoping that it was not a video call. If it was not, then how did he recognize me?

“You dumb-dumb!” He snarled over the phone.

XANDER

I was not so bothered about the call I received since I had other pressing matters to attend to and the caller had an Unknown ID.

My wolf, Maz urged me to answer the call and I gave in. Perhaps, it was something important.

“Hi,” A shrieking voice said quietly. Then, I heard some soft exhale over the phone.

I could not see the caller. But with his or her soft breathing, I recalled what happened the other night.

It was a coincidence. When I think about it now, I think I was intoxicated. I would never cheat on Rose, and I would have detected that it was Ziva. But that night, I could not detect any scent, except for an alluring fragrance.

And the soft breathing… It was that of Ziva’s. It was the same with how she breathed softly during the night we spent together.

“Ziva?” I called out. I didn’t receive a response from her, and just then, I knew that my instincts were right.

“You dumb-dumb!” I blurted out, with my heart racing quickly… For no good reason. After what happened that night, I can’t seem to get her off my mind. Even when I tried to remind myself that she was nothing but a sly witch, she was plastered in my mind.

Perhaps I’m not too worried about my Pack, because I believe that we can still overcome whatever trouble before we have the Crystal Moon back.

“You fulfilled your motive. Now, what do you want?”

“I know, I know. I shouldn’t have,” She said, her voice trailing off. “But I had no choice. Now, I need your help.”

“What is this?” I scoffed. “Another one of your plans with Alpha Darwin?”

She interrupted with a rushed tone, “How about we meet physically? I will send the location.”

With that, she ended the call and I glanced at my phone with worries filled in my heart.

If this was a trap or plan prepared by Alpha Darwin, she wouldn’t be speaking with a low tone. Also, leaving my pack won’t cause any harm or problems, especially when I have Alexei by my side.

Suddenly, a ding vibrated from my phone. I checked it and it was a message from Ziva with the location and time of our meeting.