Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband

Chapter 685 Epilogue

"She's a traitor too!" the man who looked exactly like Zander shouted.

Before I could even process what was happening, Maddox stepped forward, flanked by two guards.

"You're under our custody," they declared, raising their weapons at me.

Shock crashed over me like a tidal wave. Maddox? Betraying Zander? But before I could react, they shoved me toward Zander. I didn't resist—I wanted to be close to him.

"What's going on, Zander?" I demanded, my voice laced with confusion and fear.

"Oh, Selena... why did you come here?" he groaned, his voice thick with anguish, his face filled with helplessness.

"Well, well," the imposter drawled, finally catching my full attention.

The Dark Alpha.

I narrowed my eyes at him, my stomach twisting in disgust. I knew exactly who he

was.

"I was waiting for you, mate," he said smoothly.

Even though his voice sounded exactly like Zander's, it made my skin crawl.

"I am not your mate!" I bellowed.

He chuckled, shaking his head. "Feisty, huh?"

I turned to the council members and Maddox, who stood there, completely fooled by this monster.

"Why are you not recognizing Zander?!" I yelled at them, frustration bubbling over.

"It's not their fault," Zander cut in because no one responded. His voice was tight, but controlled. "He's captured their shadows and trapped them in his shadow world. That's why they have no control over their minds. They believe whatever he tells them."

Oh, Goddess... what kind of monstrous power was that?

"Thank you for admiring me in front of our mate," the Dark Alpha said with a sick grin.

His face might have been identical to Zander's, but the resemblance ended there. There was nothing warm or kind about him. He had turned my mate's handsome features into something cruel-something purely demonic.

"You think you can win with deceit?" I gritted out, my fists clenched. "But you forgot one thing-you have to face me. Selena Blake, Luna of the Alpha King and Queen of the Lunar Realm."

I rose to my feet, standing tall before him, unshaken.

The Dark Alpha's sinful smile deepened. "Oh, my mate, I haven't forgotten a thing," he said smoothly. "In fact, I'm quite pleased. A she-wolf this powerful, all thanks to the Alpha King."

He let out a taunting laugh. “But what happens next will make you regret ever being his Luna."

His gaze darkened, turning sinister, and I felt Arena weaken inside me.

"Fuck!" Zander cursed under his breath.

I turned to him, panic gripping me.

"He stole the shadow of the Lyon," Zander said grimly. "He's powerless now. And the moment you entered this place, he captured both your and Arena's shadows too-this whole area is now part of his demonic territory."

My eyes widened in shock.

"Listen, demon," Zander growled, his voice edged with desperation. "Leave Selena and Arena alone, and I will give you everything you want."

The Dark Alpha smirked and signaled Maddox. Before I could react, Maddox struck Zander, making him stumble. Blood dripped from his mouth.

I gasped, rushing toward him.

"You pathetic Alpha King," the Dark Alpha sneered. "Do you really think you have anything I want? No. The only thing I desire... is Arena."

My breath hitched, and I clutched my arms around myself, dread creeping through

me.

"Aww," the demon clicked his tongue, his expression mocking. "I'm sorry, baby, but I have to kill you and your unborn pup." His eyes flicked to my protruding stomach, dark with intent. "So your ancient wolf can be mine."

A glinting silver weapon materialized in his hand, its deadly edge catching the dim light.

I tried to summon my powers, but nothing happened. Panic surged through me-l felt like an ordinary woman. Zander was right. Our shadows held immense power, and now, they were under his control.

Zander immediately stepped forward, placing himself between me and the demon. His stance was firm, his body tense.

"No! You can't harm her," he roared, his voice filled with raw determination.

I could feel Lyon struggling inside him, just as Arena was trapped within me, both powerless and unable to break free.

The Dark Alpha's face twisted with irritation. "You fool," he snapped. "Step aside, or I'll kill you first before I finish off our mate."

"I will never let you do this," Zander declared with unwavering authority.

"Oh, how can you be so stupid, Zander?" the demon sighed mockingly, shaking

his head. "I already offered you a chance to join forces with me. Together, we could have ruled the world after claiming the Ancient Wolf."

What?!

I gasped, my breath hitching in shock. My eyes darted to Zander, but he remained eerily calm, unaffected by the demon's taunts.

"If you had just accepted my terms, I wouldn't have had to go this far," the demon sneered. “I wouldn't have had to destroy your people, enslave your shadows, and turn everything in my favor. Now, you're all nothing but my slaves for the rest of your pathetic lives." His eyes darkened with cruel delight as he added, "And the Ancient Wolf will be mine."

Then, his gaze snapped to me, and his filthy grin widened. "The only thing that remains the same," he spat, "is that Selena still dies."

"You can dream, demon," Zander said with a soft, knowing smile before turning to face me. His eyes held a mixture of determination and sorrow, making my heart clench.

"This is the only way to stop him, mate," he whispered, his voice laced with finality. "Always remember, I love you."

Confusion twisted inside me. "What are you-"

Before I could finish my sentence, Zander's voice rang out in his commanding Alpha tone.

"I order you to come and join me, my shadow!"

A bloodcurdling scream tore through the Dark Alpha as he trembled violently. His form convulsed, and within seconds, he was ripped from where he stood, his essence pulled into Zander like a dark mist being absorbed into his body.

"Goodbye, Selena," Zander whispered urgently. His gaze burned into mine. "I leave my pack and my people in your hands, my Luna."

Then-before I could even reach for him-his body dissolved into black smoke, dispersing into the air.

"Zander!" I screamed, lunging forward, but there was nothing-nothing but cold air wrapping around me, void of my mate's warmth.

Tears blurred my vision as I stared at the empty space where he had stood, my mind refusing to accept what had just happened.

Arena stirred inside me, and I felt a surge of power return-our shadows had been freed.

As if a spell had been broken, the entire pack suddenly snapped back to their senses. Murmurs of confusion filled the air as everyone looked around, dazed.

"Luna?" Maddox ran to me, his face filled with shock. "What happened? Why are you crying?"

I looked at him, my lips trembling, my heart breaking.

How could I even begin to explain? How could I tell him that in just a matter of seconds, my entire world had shattered?

I had lost my mate. My fated mate.

*Ten Years Later*

My feet hurried with excitement as I made my way to the secret chamber. Descending quickly into the basement, I shut the chamber door behind me and placed my hand on the mirror. It illuminated instantly, revealing my mate's reflection.

"Oh, baby, I missed you so much," his deep voice was a balm to my aching heart.

We met every day through the dark mirror since he had left our world and entered the shadow realm, ensuring the Dark Alpha could never escape again. Zander had explained everything-the only reason the demon could travel freely between the worlds was their connection. As long as Zander existed here, his shadow could exploit that link to move between realms.

But when Zander commanded him with absolute authority, his demonic shadow had no choice but to merge back into him. To permanently sever that connection and protect our world, Zander chose to remain in the shadow realm. He feared that if he stayed here, the darkness might corrupt his mind and soul and he could be a threat to our world as well. So, he decided it was safer to stay away from us. The Shadow World was a place where no living being could enter, but Zander could survive there because he carried the

Dark Alpha's essence.

"Today is our son's thirteenth birthday," I reminded him, watching as a proud grin

spread across his face.

"He will be a great Alpha one day," Zander said with pride.

"Just like his father," I replied, my heart swelling with admiration.

"How's my princess?" he asked about our daughter.

It had been incredibly difficult to cope with the pain of being separated from my mate while also going through pregnancy. But when Zanden found a way to contact me through this dark mirror, it gave me hope. Since then, we had spoken every day-he told me everything happening in the shadow realm, and I kept him updated on the Moonglow Pack and the Lunar Realm.

"Our daughter, Rose, is doing well. She's excited for her brother's birthday party,” I

said, my voice soft.

Oh, Goddess, I missed him so much today. I wished more than anything that I

could step through the mirror and hold him.

"Don't cry, baby," Zander said as he noticed the tears slipping down my cheeks. "It

makes me feel helpless."

I quickly wiped my tears and whispered, "I miss you."noveldrama

"I miss you too, my life," he said, his voice filled with longing.

Just then, I received a mindlink from Blair.

"Austin is looking for me," I told my husband.

"Go," he nodded in understanding. "He needs his mom on his big day."

"I love you, my mate," I whispered, pressing my palm against the mirror. Zander lifted his hand to match mine. Though we couldn't physically touch, I could feel the warmth of his presence as if he were truly holding my hand.

"I love you more, my mate, my Luna. Now go, don't keep the guests waiting," he

said before the mirror darkened once again.

I took a deep breath, staring at the mirror. Though we were worlds apart, I still held onto hope that one day I would find a way to free him from the demon's grasp so we could live together again-without fear. And I wouldn't stop until that

day came.

Dear Readers,

Thank you so much for being part of this journey! If you couldn't get enough of the

intrigue, passion, and danger in this book, then you're in for another thrilling ride.

The next book in the series, Control Yourself, Mr. Bodyguard, is out now! If you can't forget "Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband", if you love Alessandro and Aria, you'll be excited to see them again—alongside Leah and her enigmatic bodyguard, Stefano Lombardi.

Leah's life has always been tangled in lies and deception, but when Stefano

enters her world, everything changes. She starts to trust him... maybe even fall for him. But what happens when she uncovers the truth?

That the man sworn to protect her is not just a bodyguard... but the ruthless

Italian Don.

That he's been lying to her from the start.

That he's the very man who once ordered her death.

Will she run? Will she fight? Or will she fall even deeper into the arms of the devil

himself?

Find out in Control Yourself, Mr. Bodyguard!