Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 517 Memories *Zander*

In the dimly lit room, the soft glow highlighted my gaze fixed on a solitary figure slouched over the bar counter, her head resting on her arm as she sat on the barstool.

Selena Ardolf, the epitome of stubbornness and rebellion, had always been a challenge. I knew she couldn't handle the potent alcohols from my collection, specially crafted for werewolves. They were far too strong for normal humans or werewolves without a wolf to bear. That's precisely why I had forbidden her from

indulging in them. Yet, she persisted in sneaking in, just as she had done today, and the result was evident-she had passed out, succumbing to the potent drink's effects, just like she had in the past.

Taking a few cautious steps forward, I stood before her, peering closely at her

beautiful face. Her pink, full lips were slightly parted, and her enchanting hazel eyes remained closed. The smooth rise and fall of her breath indicated a peaceful slumber, and the stress and animosity she held for me were absent from her serene countenance. She didn't resemble my ex-mate, the one who had sought revenge against me.

What do you want, Selena Ardolf? And why are you doing this?

Is it for your criminal family?

I let out a weary sigh, watching her intently. It had been so long since I looked at her so closely.

"Kiss her," Lyon's voice echoed in my head as his words tinged with mischief and desire made me frown.

"What?!" I snapped back through the mind link.

his voice dripping with amusement. "She will never know." "Shut up, Lyon!" I snarled through the mind link, trying to regain control over the intrusive

Lyon taunted further, his voice full of arrogance. "Then let

of our last kiss two days ago suddenly flooded my mind. The taste of

in her senses!" I blurted out, my gaze

it means you wanted to kiss her?" he questioned, a mischievous tone lacing his words. As if coming out of my trance,

I breathed

decipher his intentions. Was that supposed to be a compliment

deep breath, trying to control my frustrations. "I don't lie," I declared in my alpha

he scoffed, not relenting. "That was

my mouth twitched with annoyance. My wolf knew how to push my buttons. I contemplated arguing further, defending myself against his accusations. But the truth was, he wouldn't stop speaking and wouldn't stop trying to provoke a response. Silence seemed like the better

I looked at my sleeping ex-mate. Without thinking, I gently scooped her up into my arms, her small, soft body fitting perfectly in my embrace as she leaned against my chest, her arms instinctively wrapping around my

deny it, Zander," Lyon's voice intruded through our mind-link, as he could feel

ignore him, pushing aside Lyon's words as I strode purposefully toward the Omega quarters. I moved with silent

entered her

by

blonde curls cascading over her face. With a gentle

in the quiet room. Unable to resist, I trailed my

of our