(Athena POV)
I checked the nearby market to see what they were selling. I won't be surprised if they mostly sell meat in here. I just hope that there's no chopped humans around this place.
This is how it is; they also seem to be living just like how an ordinary human lives. A conversation caught my attention, someone was talking about their Alpha that leads their pack. But EL's father, who is the Grand Alpha is the one they recognize as their lone supreme leader.
It was a group of some poor middle-aged men, I overheard them complaining about the difficulty to hunt wildlife in the forest. It's because of the restrictions, because if they are allowed to hunt freely, the animals that roam the forest will surely be extinct.
The road is also noisy, it is also important that money circulates in this area. I saw someone who seemed to be staring at me… that's the second guy I spotted who's following me. I'll spot all of them eventually, an
(Athena POV)I just sat on a chair and later a waitress approached me. She handed me the menu, but I just heard that she seemed surprised, so I raised my gaze at her."Are y-you Miss… I-it's you!" She did not continue. She knows who I am? "You are Master EL's fiancée!" She shouted as if she had won the jackpot.I immediately shook my head. Then I tapped her on the shoulder because the rest of the people started to look at our direction. I told you, I am an instant celebrity because of El."No, you got me confused with someone else." I gave her an awkward smile. "Miss Athena and I just really look alike." I decided to make up story. And to be more convincing. “Actually, I always get people's attention because I really look like her. But I promise you, I'm not her.”"Are you sure Miss?" I nodded. I was able to somehow breathe because her face… she looks like she was the one who was embarrassed.
(Athena's POV)It's doable to escape El's men, I know that. So, I sneaked myself out pretending not to know them. I was unaware that they were following me. I trusted that you'll be true with your words EL, why would you break it?I gradually accelerated my pace, then I started running. I jumped over the fence as if I was not a girl. During times like this, being girly is the least of my concern.I hid myself beneath a thick bush and waited for them to pass. I just laughed to myself when I saw them desperately looking for me. I heard them talking that they're practically dead once their boss finds out that they lost track of me.You should just resign guys. There are better jobs you can find than serving a boss who always puts your life in jeopardy. But then again, someone like me will really cause you some headache. I just can't let El win over me.When I came out from the bush, I shook the dirt off my clothes. Today is my day, an
(Athena POV)"Where are you going?"“Ahh. EL just gave me two days to roam around by myself.” He smiled.“Obviously there is no guard around you. Do you know that what you are doing is dangerous?""Huh?"“You are already known to be the future wife of the Grand Alpha's Heir to the throne. Don't you know that many seek to take advantage of their weaknesses? And their enemies think that you are EL's weakness now. They will see you as their target."“Haha, you think so? I don't think that he's that serious to me.""I just want you to be careful. We're not sure when—." Someone suddenly grabbed my small sling bag hurting my shoulder in the process… the culprit who was a kid immediately ran away. I stunned momentarily as Darrell and his companions immediately ran after the kid.He still has a lot of explaining to me about last night… but, who am I to ask for his expla
(Athena POV)A man suddenly showed up because of the noise the kid was making. It appears that he's calling his name... This man is probably the father of this kid.All of a sudden, he rushed at those who hurt the boy. Darrel's comrades kicked the boy in the stomach again to make him fall to the ground, they refused to back down. The kid squirmed in pain and they even stepped on his face.“Old man don't blame us for what we did. We must teach this kid a proper lesson."But the arrogant loudmouth was suddenly thrown a few feet away. I closed my eyes by the loud shout of the boy's father. With a smirk on their faces, Darrell's comrades confronted the berserking father. Darrell was still preventing me to interfere between them.“Has EL really made you this soft towards his people? You used to think that they are the enemy of our society. What did he do to you? They are killing more people more than any diseases and acciden
(Athena POV)We are surrounded by vampires; they wore capes with a seal on it. WSO. There is news that many werewolves are being killed and EL is worried because of their false accusations to kill wolves. WSO is the group responsible of those killings.I could feel that something bad was about to happen as soon as they showed up. The werewolf got angry because of what Darrell's comrades did to his son. Clearly a misunderstanding occurred."Stay here." Darrell returned to face the wolf as well. I bit on my lip, as they could not control the angry werewolf. It's our fault… his son… who almost got hurt while unconscious. I ran to get closer to him.But when the wolf saw me, it looks like I'm about to be his next target. I froze, I couldn't do anything right away. Darrell stood between us and the werewolf screamed because of the scratch from Darrell."Get out of here!" he shouted at me.“No! We can talk to hi
(Athena POV)I approached the child. "Just hold on…"I removed the arrow that pierced him on his side. He was bleeding nonstop… my hands trembled trying to stop the blood from gushing out. I feel like I'm having a nightmare in the middle of this day.I can see that his father became even more vicious. But the WSOs are also cunning, someone approached me… and pulled the boy away from me. He made the kid face his father… no voice came out of my mouth as the man completely took away the kid's breath.I remember what EL said to me… "The vampires' arrogance is the reason why we need to set aside their right to live in this world with equal power with us.""The child did nothing to you!" I shouted while pushing the man who's behind the kid's death. He looked at me. This is what a vampire really is… their gaze is arrogant, and Darrell is becoming one of them. He raised the weapon he used
(EL's POV)I just stared at the speaker in front of the room. I'm waiting for Lucah to tell me the news, about where Athena is. But it seems that he has no intention to tell me anything, that just means that the troublesome woman is in good condition. I was not able to talk to her about what she did last night, because it was not yet time for the two of us to have that conversation. I have to give her my two-day promise that I will give her time for herself. Except if he calls me herself. She knows what to do, if ever she's in a real danger.Just mention my name sincerely Athena, whatever I'm doing, I will come to you.The meeting has come to an end, then Lucah confirmed to me that nothing bad was happening to Athena. I went straight to my office and sat on my chair restlessly.I need to calm myself down. "Prepare a bath for me."Lucah acted immediately, I got naked and submerged my body in the water. I really fell in love with tha
(Athena POV)I looked at the terrace door because I heard something broke all of a sudden. A woman screamed and she look stunned and I know it's because she just saw EL's naked body. I was about to say something, but she suddenly fell unconscious.Yes. El's body is a lot to handle, especially if you are not used to see a man with a ripped physique. His body looks like a statue carved out of a marble just like the idols engraved on Olympus.I just walked inside from the terrace… and I knew that fool would come back. I grabbed something that would cover his body. I also pulled a blanket to cover the woman. I'm sorry miss, that man is really crazy.But as I turned my gaze back to the terrace, a smiling EL greeted me. Did he immediately pacify the trouble below? I approached the railings and took a peek below. The sirens of the oncoming police could be heard from where we are."EL…" I mentioned his name…. but I did
(EL's POV) "Let her." I told Lucah. We left immediately while I massage the side of my head. “Lucah, make sure that Athena is somehow kept away from the places that are in chaos. I will immediately do the work that some Alphas cannot do." “Master El, what if you fall victim to the drug. You need to avoid going out as much as possible. That is also the order of the Grand Alpha." “Do you really think that I will let that happen Lucah? Tss.” Then I disappeared in front of them. I found myself on a high rooftop to have a good vantage point on what was happening around. I could hear the sirens all over. Is this the start of a Vampire revolution? Tss. They really had the audacity to reveal their true colors. Athena, please take care. I guess I just need to trust you amidst this turmoil around us. As I observe the area below me, I witnessed how Athena shot an arrow to a vampire who was about to bite its victim
(Athena's POV)Me? Going with Darrell? That's basically an invitation for El to kill me. I'll fight anyone, not just that man. That man is bad news when he gets angry. So, I'm really sorry Darrell.EL's men arrived, so we went out of the house. I just found out that the tear gas that was thrown at our house was positive with drugs which made El's assistants go mad."Miss Athena, what are you planning to do?" Lucah confronted me. Why is EL not with him?“As EL promised, your boss. He will give me freedom, right?”“Miss Athena, every place now is in chaos. Master EL does not want to disturb the two days he gave you but given the circumstances, we need to make sure that you're safe. You saw what happened earlier, didn't you?”“Who's responsible for this Lucah? It's you, right? If the Grand Alpha hasn't discriminated the vampires, none of this would have happened."“I don’t have a
(Athena POV)EL's staff immediately entered the house. Making sure the the surroundings were secured. Aunt Matilda and I are close to each other. We heard on television that many vampires have already joined the revolt and even turning some humans into vampires. That is the last thing they should do.Is this a start of a new chaos? Will this be another war?...The window suddenly shattered, something was thrown inside the house that immediately let out thick smoke. I had difficulty breathing… then I saw El's staff coughing out blood...It showed me how they changed their forms. I could not speak when they start changing. Their clothes torn apart, Aunt Matilda and I are backing away…. I think the smoke is what triggers the werewolves to lose control of themselves, it's the medicine that El mentioned that made by the vampires. They can attack anyone using this weapon!In the seconds that followed… we were surroun
(EL's POV)Me and Lucah haven't even gotten to the conference room yet, when he immediately told me the updates.Riot. A few cases of riot occur in just an hour. My staff are already busy taking the necessary actions. We have not even been able to find out the exact reasons about the incident that happened with Athena earlier.I rolled up my sleeves, in front of me are the newly assigned alphas set by their respective packs. Vampires are already raging against us. Lucah and I went over the responsibilities of the Alphas in each territory. They have no complaints about their given roles, being an alpha is an honor that all werewolves takes pride of. The day isn't over yet, and we already received a lot of news that many Alphas are losing control of themselves.I got up from my seat. I stared at Lucah who already knew what he needs to say."Master EL, your life may be put in danger."“No. I won’t let that happen. I
(Athena POV)Uncle approached me with a big smile on his face. Then he tapped me hard on the shoulder, it made me skip a breath for a second.“Uncle… just take it easy."“You will feel worse when you have regrets in your decisions later in your life. It'll be heavy for to carry, and that hurts. So no matter what happens, stand up for the decision you will make Athena... until the end.”“What are you talking about Uncle? Have you made up your mind? You will really give me to El huh?"Of course. Ahaha. Your parents are happy about this.” I was stunned at what he just said."Really? My parents will be happy for me being married to El?” I close my eyes as he laughs again as if the world's end is about to come. “Uncle! I am serious here!""El, the son of the Grand Alpha, he is every woman's dream to be in their lives. Women who can be far more beautiful than you."&ld
(Athena's POV)I bit unto my lips while my heart feels like pounding out my chest. It hurts more if you ignore it, it grabs my attention every moment that I'm alone… and it never stops. I sighed deeply as I slowly close my eyes. At the same time, I pull my hair, unsure where my life is going to take me now.I sat on my bed and asked myself why I suddenly lost my fear in this world. This world is chaotic. But ever since I met EL, he's always been willing to lay down his life for me, my question is… is that what love is? Full of sacrifices? EL, though you are not an ordinary creature, you still need to value the life you have.My thoughts suddenly grazed over Darrell. What is happening to him? Is that the principle of all vampires? It can't be. Since the time I'm with my Uncle Wenziel, he has never been like that.I got off my bed and left the room. I was just stunned while I was pacing myself down the stairs, Au
(Athena POV)I tried to open my eyes despite being drowned by the brutal winds. I clung around El as tight as I can, don't he dare say that the cause of my death is falling because of his stupidity."Just calm down Athena." he slightly shouts at me for me to hear. "I will not let you go; I promise!"I'm not sure what he meant by his promise… it's either he will not let me go in this relationship or from this nonsense he is doing right now. Clinging like a monkey with a koala. I'll be the koala, not the monkey. Don't compare me with him.Ahem. He is not a monkey but a wolf. Wow. So werewolves are also good at hanging on to something! They must be the missing link Charles Darwin is looking for.From the look in his eyes… I know he won't really let me go. I just have to trust my heart in him. If not, I will really destroy this man's next generation. Don't do something stupid now El. Tsk, or else I will cut something from
(Athena POV)Wait. I promised myself that I will not fall for him. I swore that to myself. I can't let this happen. No! I will never have feelings for him. Shoooo EL! Shooo!That's why I tried to let go off his clutches… but he hugged me tighter. I just waited for him to release me because I know he won't let go of me anyway."Let's go home Athena." his voice sounded very soft and tender. He kissed me on my head, so I looked up at him. His lips touched my forehead as I tilt my gaze."Idiot." I pushed him away. “You promised me that you would give me two days. A day hasn't passed yet.""You're making me worry too much Athena."“And why would you worry about me? You don't feel anything for me. You're a fool if you think like that." But El's face was serious. He closes his eyes and sighs deeply."Do you have any feelings for me Athena?" He asked me as he opened his eyes. This is the most serious questi
(Athena POV)I looked at the terrace door because I heard something broke all of a sudden. A woman screamed and she look stunned and I know it's because she just saw EL's naked body. I was about to say something, but she suddenly fell unconscious.Yes. El's body is a lot to handle, especially if you are not used to see a man with a ripped physique. His body looks like a statue carved out of a marble just like the idols engraved on Olympus.I just walked inside from the terrace… and I knew that fool would come back. I grabbed something that would cover his body. I also pulled a blanket to cover the woman. I'm sorry miss, that man is really crazy.But as I turned my gaze back to the terrace, a smiling EL greeted me. Did he immediately pacify the trouble below? I approached the railings and took a peek below. The sirens of the oncoming police could be heard from where we are."EL…" I mentioned his name…. but I did