Stepbrother Mine A Son For Alpha Zoren (Ciara) novel Chapter 16

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Zoren

The deep feeling of loss and emptiness within me was proof that the bond indeed snapped. I heard it clearly when it cut, but right now, I couldn’t find a drop of relief within me. All that I could feel within my chest was pain, so much of it that it almost hurt to breathe. I was still pressed against the ivory door after shutting it minutes ago, because for some weird reason, a part of me hadn’t wanted to leave the room. I was certain that was my wolf’s doing, cause for me, I was very sure I hated Ciara and didn’t want to be in her presence more than necessary.

But my wolf had shut me out as soon as I severed the bond, because he was mad at me for doing this.

I don’t feel too worried about the intense pain I was feeling right now, because every bond breaking always hurts from all that I’ve heard, and the pain would end up going away after a few hours. I could feel my wolf mourning the loss of that bond within me, but I ignored him. He’ll come around after a little while, I’m certain. Then he’ll see that there was nothing special about Ciara. She is nothing but a mistake from our past and nothing more.

At that moment, an image of her tits in that light pink bra flashed through my mind and I breathed through my nose. Her tits had looked so delicious in that cute bra and it had taken everything in me to not bury my face in them, or cup them in my hands and feel the softness jiggle around my hold. With a sharp exhale, I quickly shoved those images out of my mind right as I pushed off the ivory door and made my way to my bar.

I need a drink.

I walked past a few maids who bowed in respect, and on getting into the lounge where the bar was located, I headed straight for it and pulled out my bottle of whiskey out, taking a swig directly from the bottle. The pain within me didn’t seem like it was reducing anytime soon, instead it felt like it was worsening, and this urge to return back to the ivory room and take Ciara in my arms was clawing at the other side of my heart. With a frustrated breath, I shot down that ridiculous thought, then I let out an exhale while raking a hand through my

hair.

Finally, I’ve done it. After five years of searching for her so that I can sever that bond, I finally did it. However, I didn’t understand why I wasn’t feeling relieved right now. I was aware that I should be drowning in relief and should instantly start planning my marriage with Erica, cause finally there’s nothing preventing that from happening.

But weirdly, the thought of getting mated to Erica made my stomach turn.

I took another swig of the whiskey before sinking into one of the chairs, watching the sky from the nearest window. I felt tightly strung underneath my skin, and the pain I was feeling right now wasn’t helping matters at

all.

The alcohol wasn’t helping with the pain like I had hoped. It was still sitting heavily in my chest and making me feel like my chest might explode at some point.

The door opened at that moment and my first beta came in. He stood at the doorway for a moment, watching me and clearly wondering if this was the right time or not.

“Spit it out.” I growled sharply, scowling at him.

“I was just… I want to confirm if you’ve severed the bond.” He stated, holding my gaze and his hands folded behind his back.

I nodded stiffly. “Of course.” I responded and he nodded, looking relieved.

“Oh good, I was worried you wouldn’t do it.” He breathed out and for some reason, I wanted to punch him right

now.

“Why did you think that?” I demanded and he cleared his throat, still plastered against the door like the sensible beta that he was.

“Cause… I just wasn’t sure you’d end up doing it, seeing as you gave her your bedroom. So I… well, I assumed

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you still wanted her.”

It felt like I got hit with whiplash. Why the fuck would he think that?

Me wanting Ciara after how much she ruined my life in the last five years? That’s literally ridiculous to even think about. I only gave them that room because of my son. Him being placed in a room that smelt nothing like me wouldn’t help. Him still sleeping throughout the whole ruckus that erupted in the room back there was proof that I had been right. That’s the only reason I gave them my dear room and no other reason.

“You’re wrong. I don’t want her.” I growled and he jumped a little, his collected front breaking a little.

“Of course, Alpha. You don’t want her.” He breathed out monotonously while watching me with a calculating look and I hated that response so much cause it sounded like he was just saying what he knew I wanted to hear, and not what he actually believed.

“Get out.” I barked and he bowed before turning to leave, and I exhaled long and hard after the door closed after him. I took a long swig of the whiskey, welcoming the burn down my throat. The pain within me was still intense and sharp, and I still feel annoyed after the little exchange I just had with my first beta.

I glared at the whiskey before getting up and putting it away. It didn’t help one bit. Instead, it felt like the pain had gotten worse.

Was the pain always this gut wrenching? It felt like an axe was hacking up my insides right now.

Maybe sex would help stifle the pain? As soon as that thought settled in my chest, I decided to go find Erica.

After stumbling out of the room, I walked down the hallway, my eyes dimming around the sides while the pain in my chest felt like it was only growing worse as the seconds went by. With gritted teeth, I managed to push the door of her bedroom open, which was left unlocked for me, I was very certain.

Erica’s body stretched out in the bed caught my eyes just as I pulled the door closed. Her body was covered by the sheets, and as soon as she noticed my presence, she slowly pushed the sheets away before slowly sitting up in the bed, her entire body bared to me. I let my eyes wander over her body, one I was very barely familiar with but never tired of, and as I approached her, she parted her legs while flashing a sly smile.

“My king, you’re here.” She breathed out just as I arrived at the edge of her bed and placed a knee into the bed.

“Have you been waiting for me?” I asked as I watched her slide a hand up her thighs at a teasing pace, my eyes following the movement.

“I have, baby. I’ve been turned on since forever, waiting for you.” She revealed almost coyly as she let out a small moan as soon as her fingers met the wet heat in the middle of her thighs and my nose flared a little as her scent blossomed even more. Her scent filled up my nose and I wrinkled my nose a little before her scent now smelt stronger than I remembered it always being, and not in a good way. At the same time, the pain in the middle of my chest lurched hard, making me squeeze my eyes tightly until the wave slowly passed.

It hurt like a bitch.

My eyes met with Erica again as I fully crawled into the bed, tearing my shirt off at the same time. I badly need sex to help distract me from this pain I was feeling right now.

Once I was hovering over her, I reached down and wrapped my hand around her throat, tugging her into a kiss. However, two seconds into the kiss and I was gasping hard in pain before quickly wrenching away from her mouth. I panted hard while massaging the middle of my chest, my insides feeling like it might explode from the pain. Erica’s eyes furrowed as she watched me, slowly rising up on her elbows.

“What’s wrong, baby?” She asked, reaching for my chest and to distract her and myself, I caught her hand in mine and pinned it above her head before attempting to kiss her again. It was just like the last time, I was unable to spend two seconds in the kiss before the pain was swelling so much again to the point that it felt like I might pass out. I was forced to pull away completely this time, rubbing desperately at my chest as I climbed off the bed and walked over to the window in here to throw it open so i could gulp in a lot of fresh air.

I felt so stuffy and sweaty and hot, like my skin was burning up at the same time, not just from the outside, but from the inside as well, and the middle of my chest was still hurting so much that I was starting to get worried. Everyone who had severed bonds in the past has never complained to me that it hurt. They all claim

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it never hurt at all, so why was I feeling like I was about to explode from pain right now?

I ran a hand through my hair, glancing towards the door and towards the bed where Erica sat in, holding the sheets against her chest as she stared at me with wide blown eyes. She looked so shocked and confused and I didn’t blend in, this has never happened before after all. But I couldn’t bring myself to kiss her without feeling pain, not to talk of actually fucking het. I had been wrong, sex definitely wouldn’t be able to help me at all in this situation.

“Go to sleep, Erica.” I said to her after glancing over at her again. “We’ll talk tomorrow.”

Not waiting for a response, I was already walking towards the door when her voice called out.

“Are you really leaving??!” She cried out, sounding stubbed and shocked. “W- without fucking me?”

I rolled my eyes, my lips pursed. If only she knew how much pain I was in right now.

“Go to sleep.” I repeated without turning back, then I walked towards the door and pulled the door open before her voice stopped me again.

“Zoren?”

I sighed in frustration. “What is it?” I demanded without glancing at her.

“That woman, who is she? And her son… who are they?” She asked and when I remained silent, she added. ” The son looks so much like you, Zoren. Are you gonna explain any of this to me?”

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