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Torn Between Her Alphas: Relationships at the Start

Zeph's Belief Matters More Than an Explanation

Meet them in the first five chapters See the ebook edition

This opening note focuses on the first paragraphs of chapter 1. The free reading sample contains five complete chapters.

Relationships in the opening

Zeph's Belief Matters More Than an Explanation

Amelia wakes to her adoptive brother's familiar presence and his regret at not being there during the fire. His visible alarm at her condition briefly makes that comfort uncertain, but he continues tending to her and affirms that he believes her denial of setting the house alight. His answer makes belief a specific act of care in these opening paragraphs, alongside the wet towel and his continued presence while Amelia struggles to understand what has happened to her body.

Why does Zeph's statement that he believes Amelia become enough for her in that moment?

Read the scene in chapter 1