Mated to Two Bad Boy Alphas (Lia zane Blake) novel Chapter 224

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–WARNER’S POV–

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“He’s losing it,” Aaron muttered, slumped across the couch with a frown on his face.

“Or he’s already lost it,” Sheila added, arms crossed, one foot tapping against the floor like she was waiting for someone to say something that would make it all make sense.

We were all in the den again, the four of us. The Hounds. Same as always, except not really. Because the fifth person in our group—Zane—was suddenly acting like he didn’t trust us

anymore.

“He moved her to the pack house overnight. Didn’t even say a word until she was already there. And then made the official announcement,” Ajax said.

“Which he also didn’t tell us about,” Aaron pointed out.

I leaned forward, elbows on my knees. “I’m not defending him. But there’s something about her, okay? Something that’s got him tangled.”

Sheila raised a brow. “You mean like love?”

“No,” I said slowly. “It’s more than that.”

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They all looked at me, waiting for me to elaborate.

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“I didn’t want to say this until I was sure, but I guess it’s time. Back at the burger place,” I started, “she told him to order a

mushroom burger. And he just… agreed. Slapped the menu shut like it was over.”

Aaron blinked. “So?”

“Zane hates mushrooms. Can’t stand them. We’ve made fun of him about it for years. But he didn’t flinch. Didn’t even hesitate. Just agreed to order it.”

Ajax leaned back. “Maybe he didn’t want to tell her no?”

“Exactly. That’s not like Zane. He argues over everything. He always challenged her in the past, teased her. But now, ever since the war, he’s different around her.”

Silence fell. Aaron and Sheila glanced at each other.

“And there’s more,” I added. “Remember that day at school? Rhonda and her idiot friend were flirting with Zane. Put their hands on him. And Zane told them to back off. But it wasn’t normal. It wasn’t Alpha Zane. It was…” I paused, trying to find the right words. “He looked scared of her. Because she was starting to get pissed.”

Before anyone could reply, the door creaked open.

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Zane stepped in, looking tired but calm. “I am scared of her,” he said simply.

We all turned towards him, caught off guard.

Aaron was the first to recover. “That’s not okay,” he said. “You’re the Alpha. You can’t be scared of your Luna.”

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“I’m not scared of her hurting me,” Zane said, walking in and standing in front of us like he was reporting for duty. “I’m scared of losing her. Of her getting hurt. She brought me back to life, Aaron. She’s stronger than all of us combined. She’s not just my Luna. She’s the love of my life. I owe her every breath I take.”

His voice didn’t waver. Not once.

“I can’t afford to mess this up. Not with her.”

Sheila frowned. “But what about us? How can you keep us in the dark about things?”

“Because I know how you guys feel. And her moving in wasn’t up for debate. I didn’t want anyone treating her like a threat. Or like she was broken. I’ve noticed the way you all look at her now. She’s still Lia, guys. Just stronger. Sharper. And I had to move her to the pack house because she went into heat. I couldn’t risk leaving her alone with her parents.”

Oh.

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That much made sense.

“How is she doing?” Sheila asked, her voice gentle now.

“She’s okay,” Zane gave a nod. “She managed to turn too.”

“That’s great,” Aaron said. “Congratulations.”

Zane smiled. “Thanks.”

“Have you completed the bond?” Sheila asked.

“No,” he replied. “Not yet. But I will, soon.”

I forced a smile.

Ajax crossed his arms. “That’s great and all. But we’re just supposed to act like nothing’s changed? You blindsided us.”

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Zane sighed. “I’m sorry. I know I disappointed you guys. But I have been distracted, nothing else. Just… trust me. I’ve got everything under control. You’re still my right hands. Nothing about that has changed. And Lia hasn’t changed either. She’s just learning who she is now.”

I didn’t say anything. But part of me wondered if maybe she had changed. Maybe not in a bad way, but enough to make Zane second–guess everything. Enough to make me notice how quick he was to follow her lead. She could control him if she wanted. She had the power to.

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It made my stomach twist.

But I didn’t say it out loud.

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“Okay,” Aaron said finally. “We trust you, Zane. Always have. You are our Alpha. Just keep us in the loop next time.”

“I will,” Zane promised. “I’m sorry again.

“It’s okay,” Sheila said.

Ajax glanced at me. I looked away.

That night, I found myself knocking on a wooden door, half wondering if I was making a mistake.

Sapphire opened it with a sly smile, her hair tied up and a robe hanging loosely from her shoulders. “Well, well. Look who it is. Destiny’s come knocking on my door tonight.”

I shoved my hands in my pockets. “You gonna let me in?”

She stepped aside. “Come in, Warner. To what do I owe the honour? Or should I say, how did I get so lucky?”

I followed her in, glancing at the herbs drying by the window and the faint scent of jasmine lingering in the air. “I need your

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