Chapter 29

CHAPTER TWENTY NINE

ROXANNE

“What are you doing here?” I asked in an unsteady voice as memories of the past flooded my mind. I tried to steady myself but I was failing at retaining my calm composure.

Zane chuckled like the ingrate that he was. Oh how much I hated the sound of his voice. But as I gazed at him I realised he was looking robust and appeared healthier. Shame engulfed me as I looked everywhere for a place to hide but there was none.

I was ashamed of my appearance.

“You don't sound pleased. Now I'm offended,” he said and pretended to pout. “I came all the way here to see you and that's what I get? A cold welcome?”

I searched around frantically for a weapon of some sort to protect myself with just in case he had intentions of hitting me. “Stay away from me.”

“That's no way to talk to a family. Most importantly, an Alpha,” he said, pride in his tone as he approached me with hatred in his eyes. “My God, you stink!”

I swallowed, crouching lower as he towered over me.“Are you