My heartless Alpha

Zayra's POV

Zayra's POV

I'm so overhearing that Mark whined that the only reason I win races is that everyone's afraid of my brother. Well, guess what? My brother's not even here. He's off to Barcelona for some fancy car racing competition. This was my moment to shut Mark up once and for all.

So, of course, when I challenged him, he took the bait. How could he resist? He's not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed, but hey, his ego couldn't take the hit. I was feeling cocky as hell. The adrenaline was pumping through me, my blood on fire. I could already taste victory.

But first, the fun part—placing bets. 15,000 each. Winner takes all. No turning back now. I've got that cash in the bag. I've made plenty racing, and tonight would be no different.

The race was intense, but I crushed it, no question. Now, it was time to collect. I strutted over to Mark, hips swinging, full of sass. I stretched out my hand, fingers wiggling, waiting for my payday. "Time to pay up, Marky-boy."

Mark's face was a storm cloud. "I need a rematch," he growled.

I couldn't help but laugh. "Rematch my ass! We agreed. Winner takes all. So stop being a whiny little pup and fork over the 15K. I've got better things to do than stand around watching you sulk."

He smirked, that slimy grin that makes my skin crawl. "Maybe we can work something else out, Zayra. You know what I mean..."

Ugh. Gross. "No, no, no. Don't even start with that crap, Mark," I shot back, my eyes narrowing. "You try anything, and I'll kick your ass so hard, you'll forget how to sit. So how about you pay up and buzz off?"

Before he could respond, the crowd swarmed me, cheering and patting me on the back. It felt good to have fans, but even with all the noise and excitement, I felt it. That tingling sensation on the back of my neck. Someone was watching me.

Shaking off the weird feeling, I realized I was running late. It was 10:30, and we had a curfew at the packhouse. I was supposed to be back by 11:00. Saying quick goodbyes, I hopped on my bike and zoomed over to the garage. Once there, I switched to my car and sped towards the packhouse, that unsettling feeling of being followed gnawing at me.

I glanced in my rearview mirror. There was a car behind me, tailing me way too close. I gripped the steering wheel tighter and sped up, pushing the limits. As soon as I crossed the border into pack territory, the car stopped, unable to follow me further. I gave myself a high-five. Nice try, sucker.

Probably one of those guys who lost money betting against me. Not my problem. I got home, exhausted, crashed into bed, and slept like the dead. I had no idea that the next day, my entire world was about to flip upside down.

Honestly, I can't complain about my life. It's been pretty amazing. I have four older brothers, all overprotective and fierce, but I love them. Three of them have found their mates, and they've started families. Now I've got nieces and nephews running around, and they're adorable.

Being the youngest comes with perks, though. My dad is a total charmer, a retired warrior who used to train wolves from all over. And yeah, he had his fair share of admirers. Four kids by four different women. Lucky me, right?

My mom wasn't in the picture. She bailed when she found out my dad was a wolf. Apparently, she couldn't handle it, so she left me with him. My stepmom, though? She's amazing. She lost her own son, and when she took me in, it was like I became her world. I adore her. She's a total badass, and we're super close.

My next-oldest brother is a professional racer, and with all these guys around, I've learned how to handle myself. Cars, engines, mechanics—I'm all about it. I love working with my hands and getting down and dirty with anything mechanical.

It was 10:00 in the morning when Alpha Nathan's voice blasted through my mindlink, ordering me to report to his office immediately. He said it was urgent, and oh, I should "dress properly."

What does that even mean? What's wrong with my jeans, killer boots, and leather jacket? These are my go-to. The man's got some nerve.

I sighed, rolling my eyes as I started getting ready. Whatever it was, I had a feeling this day was about to get interesting. Little did I know, it would be the day everything changed forever.