An Enemy Called Mate

ZIVA

After the whole dancing and ceremony ended, I excused myself, feeling frustrated with the heaps of glittering sand that were dashed at my body.

Surprisingly, as soon as I left the place, my phone rang with Dad’s name and a love emoji on the screen. It was a call from Alpha Darwin. Finally!

I pressed the answer button instantly. Then I spoke clearly, my voice tinged with annoyance. “Weren’t you ignoring my calls, Alpha Darwin?”

“Why would I ignore my daughter’s call? I was busy,” Alpha Darwin replied, causing me to scoff.

“I need to speak with you,” I uttered, trying to keep my frustration and anger in check.

“Right now?” Alpha Darwin asked.

“Yes, now. Face to face,” I insisted.

“Alright, but you’re new to the pack. Will you know the way around?” Alpha Darwin inquired, concern evident in his voice. He must be pretending to care about me, because of the fear of being overheard. Ugh… He is just like Tania, perfect family!

Rolling my eyes, I snapped, “Anji will come with me.”

“Did the Alpha permit you to leave the mansion?” Alpha Darwin asked, irking me further.

“I know you’re asking these questions to waste time, but I’m not interested. And who cares if the Alpha permits me or not?” I yelled, my anger flaring.

“Fine, fine, I wanted to speak with you since you seem to have lost your manners. How dare you speak to me that way?” Alpha Darwin retorted.

Uff. I knew he was only acting loving, just in case someone was nearby, but his pretense vanished quickly.

“I-” I uttered, about to reply to his statement.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Who are you speaking to?” A cold voice interrupted before I could speak. I turned around, with a forced smile on my lips.

Then, I spotted Alpha Xander who stood tall before me, as his icy blue eyes bore into mine, captivating and dangerous, like an untamed tempest. The sorceress stood by his side too.

“My father,” I stuttered, replying to Alpha Xander as my voice betrayed my anxiety.

“He called me to check on my well-being, and we were having a father-daughter conversation,” I said with a wide smile, even though Alpha Xander’s stern gaze bore into me with suspicion.

“I will take my leave now,” the sorceress interrupted, bowing to Alpha Xander. She left with her assistant, their footsteps echoing as they left I and Alpha Xander on the landing… Alone!

I could feel the temperature rising with him around, as he gazed at me. He moved, and relief washed over my heart.

I assumed that the Alpha wanted to leave, but surprisingly, he didn’t leave. Instead, He approached me, his gaze sending chills down my spine, as he took a step forward. “Did I ever tell you that I detest lies?”

“No,” I replied, gulping my response. My heart raced at the sudden closeness. I took a step back, feeling the warmth of his presence even as I retreated.

“Well, now you know, little rabbit,” he said, closing the distance between us. The scent of his cologne, a blend of smoky cedarwood and dark amber, wafted toward me. It was a fragrance that spoke of power, dominance, and something forbidden.

“Keep lies away and don’t sneak around to cause a disaster, understood?”

he uttered.

I nodded politely, while he walked away. Then he walked down the stairs.

“Alpha, can I meet my father?” I asked, hoping that he would accept.

He turned his broad shoulders and looked back at me, this time his gaze seemed to be darker, “Sure, why should I disrupt a father and daughter’s conversation?”

“Great!” I thought as I returned to my room to have a private conversation with Alpha Darwin.

The call was not disconnected earlier, so I voiced out, “The Alpha permitted me.”

“Alright, I will send the meeting location to Anji,” Alpha Darwin responded, ending the call afterward.

As expected, Anji walked into my room. Certainly, Alpha Darwin had ordered her to come. Without wasting time, we stepped into a car that zoomed off, leaving the mansion’s surroundings behind. The colored roofs were visible from afar.

The car suddenly stopped in front of a small shop with the sign ‘Caffe Luna.’

I glanced at Anji. “Is this the right location?”

“Yes, Lady Ziva, it is,” Anji replied. I stepped out of the car and walked toward the Caffe Luna shop.

The front of the shop was decorated with flowers, and when I opened the door…

Ching!

I heard the soft murmur of conversation from inside the shop while the smell of freshly brewed coffee wafted into my nostrils.

Is this Caffe Luna a coffee shop?

“Alpha Darwin is over there,” Anji whispered beside me. I averted my gaze from the counter and turned my gaze to the table Anji was staring at.

Then, I saw Alpha Darwin, sitting comfortably in a simple outfit with a scarf wrapped around his neck. He looked so gentle and nice in his appearance, but I’m certain that he is still what he is. It’s just a facade anyway.

I walked over to his table and sat quietly.

“Firstly, I did my task. My mother deserves a comfortable place,” I whispered, and Alpha Darwin on the other hand seemed relaxed.

“I will increase her daily feed…” Alpha Darwin stated, sipping from his cup.

I cut in, “No, no. I want her to be in a comfortable place, not a cell. Don’t you have any compassion? She is your wife.”

“Was,” Alpha Darwin replied, correcting my statement. Of course, that is in the past since he has been a coward.

I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. “I completed the task of being Alpha Xander’s wife already.”

“What about the other task? Did you find anything special or supernatural?” Alpha Darwin questioned, catching me off guard.

“Wow, I didn’t realize you made me your spy,” I uttered, blinking quickly at the outburst of his statement.

“I did, and that’s why I gave you the phone.”

“Why can’t Anji do it instead?” I protested. “Also, if you just let my mother go, we would leave in peace. We won’t bother you anymore.”

“Well, as the Alpha’s wife, you can cross some boundaries and complete some tasks Anji can’t.”

“Like what? This doesn’t even make any sense…” I uttered, rising to my feet as I intended to walk away.

“Like steal the Crystal Moon and hand it over to me,” Alpha Darwin spoke, his menacing voice coming in as a whisper.