Chapter 0273 , “Do you blame me? So many people have betrayed me. I can’t rely on blind faith now, , can I?” , “I get that, but keep trusting in good. It’s going to get better. We’re finding the , answers we need, Zaia. We will win.” , “We will. I have no doubt about that,” I say with fierce confidence as I make my way , down the stairs slowly. “I have worked too hard to fail. We have suffered enough.” , I clutch my waist. I’m in pain, and it’s just getting worse… , I reach the front door. There are a few guards still around, and Aran is talking to one , of them. I give him a nod as I step out and one of the men asks me if I need a lift. , I shake my head, telling them I’m fine. , I leave the mansion grounds, slipping into the shadows and dropping to my knees, , groaning at the pain that is throbbing through me. , Fuck… , Ok, shift Zaia, focus… , I concentrate but nothing happens, frowning I try again. I can feel my aura surge, forward, but I’m not shifting! , Damn, is it because I’m too weak? No, I have enough energy… , I cough the taste of blood in my mouth and look down at my stomach. I need to let , Valerie take care of me. I’ve wasted enough time. It’s definitely poisoned or it , wouldn’t be getting worse. , I stagger to my feet, picking up my phone, I walk out onto the road and call my , guard, asking them to bring the car. I stand as straight as possible, refusing to show , anyone how weak I’m suddenly feeling as I wait for my ride to get here….. , Alpha?” , Huh? , So tired… , Why is it cold? So cold… , Someone is shaking me… I think… , “Zaia!” , “Dad?” , I try to open my eyes, but I can’t… I feel someone lift me from the car. , “Valerie, she’s unconscious!”, Dad… , I’m not, I’m here… just tired… , I can feel myself being rushed inside and placed on something firm….. , The operating table that Valerie was adamant she needed…. , I can hear Valerie giving orders to Dad before telling him to take care of the children , Good… , I’m in good hands too… , I can rest… , I relax, allowing myself to succumb to my exhaustion. , VALERIE. , your gross hands off her,” Jai growls at Atticus. , “Hmm, I don’t really want to.” Atticus counters arrogantly. , “Shush you two,” I whisper as I enter the room, looking across at Atticus, who is , sitting beside Zaia. Jai is pissed because he’s caressing Zaia’s hair, but I can’t blame , him. He does love her… , “I’m awake.” Zaia hums, her voice hoarse, although her eyes remain closed. , “Fuck,” Jai mutters., “I heard everything. Be nice.” Zaia says. “Did I faint?” , She now opens her eyes and looks at me. She’s pale, but she’s recovering. , I nod, my heart thumping at what I need to say. , “Yeah, and you lost a lot of blood. But you’re ok… that’s the important thing.. can I have a word with you alone?” I whisper. , “Just mind link, since you have figured out how,” Jai grumbles. , I frown at him. “The bullet was poisoned. She can’t mind link right now.” , “So that’s why I couldn’t shift.” She sighs. , “I’m not sure…” I say, looking between them. , “Hmm?” Zaia now frowns. , “What is it, Valerie?” Atticus asks, concerned. , “Like I said, I want to speak to Zaia alone,” I repeat. , “It’s ok, Val, they can hear it, or Jai will not be pleased.” She jokes lightly. She’s still in pain, but she’s so brave. , I close the door behind me, glancing over at Atticus. I need to somehow tell Zaia the truth about Sebastian but at the same time. I know I’m just going to hurt my , brother too.. , But after what I just discovered, she needs to know Sebastian isn’t who she thinks, I take a deep breath as I look at her. , “I have some news. You’re pregnant.” , 15 BONUS , Chapter 0274, Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.