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ATHENA'S POV‘Psst.’ I heard Avory in my mind. ‘You know there is no one else who can hear you, so you don't have to sneak in on me like a thief,’ I closed the book before giving a last look at the endless doodles I was drawing because I had pretty much nothing to do for the moment. ‘Oh yeah, sorry about that,’ she giggled. ‘And you call me stupid,’ I rolled my eyes. ‘Because that you are.’ I was about to argue back with her, but she cut me to it. ‘Enough with the banter now.’ Seriously? She was the one who started it! ‘I needed to discuss something important.’‘OK, what is it?’‘Xavier is not going to be back for a while, now that he is busy with pack work. We can use this time to train.’‘OK, and how long are you planning to train?’‘And how long are you planning to train?’ ‘A few hours would be more than enough.’ ‘I need a number, miss.’ ‘Around 2. Maybe 3?’ ‘OK, let me mind link Xavier and let him know,’ I had to make sure he doesn't go around thinking I'm missing or somet
Athena's PovThe lake stretched out before me like a liquid mirror, reflecting the hues of the setting sun. A gentle breeze whispered through the trees, causing leaves to perform a delicate dance, their rustling a soothing melody that harmonized with the rhythmic lapping of water against the shore. I stood at the water's edge, enveloped in a quiet symphony of nature.The air carried the scent of earth and pine, embracing me with the freshness that only the outdoors could provide. The sun dipped lower, casting a warm, golden glow across the landscape. Each blade of grass sparkled with droplets from an earlier rain, and the world seemed to exhale a sigh of tranquility.I closed my eyes, allowing the sounds to envelop me. The gentle hum of insects, the distant call of a bird, and the soft ripple of water created a serene ambiance. My senses heightened, and I could feel the pulse of life around me—the heartbeat of nature itself.As I inhaled deeply, the crisp air filled my lungs, awakenin
ATHENA'S POV“Scarlet,” it was like all the air was punched out of my lungs when I heard the name leaving Colby's lips. The air grew tense and my body became stiff. The memories of what she had done to me on our first encounter came rushing back as I felt myself feeling a little hard to breathe properly. “Scarlet?” Xavier asked in confusion. “What's she doing here?” “I'm not sure, Alpha. She's…very beaten up.” I looked at Xavier to gauge any kind of reaction from him. Sympathy, pity, worry, anything. But his face remained still, and he gave away nothing. “Alright,” he nodded at Colby. “Go on. We'll be there.” Colby left, and I didn't realize when, but Xavier stood up and held my hand. “You OK?” Shaking my head to break out of the uncomfortable memories, I nodded at him. “Yeah. Fine,” I couldn't meet his eyes. I don't know, just her being here caused a strange reaction from me. Too many insecurities and questions filled my head and I fought to push them away. I can't deal with them
ATHENA'S POVI stood along Xavier's side as the pack doctor examined Scarlet’s wounds and bandaged them after applying some special healing ointment for werewolves. Once she was done, she started explaining Scarlet's condition to Xavier. “There are a few deep scratches and cuts on her skin. Looks like it was done by some blades and claws. Although nothing to worry about, since she is a werewolf, she will heal in about a day or two. Till then, it is preferred that she takes a good rest,” Xavier nodded. “Thank you. You may leave,” the doctor nodded, before leaving the three of us alone. “Thank you, Xavier. For everything you've done for me till date. Although I'm sorry about the cottage. I couldn't do anything to save it. They had already lit it up on fire. I couldn't even retrieve anything from it. I'm sorry for all the money that you spent on it. After all, you built it for me with a lot of love,” she looked down, feeling guilty. Although I knew there wasn't a cell in her body that
Athena's Pov Xavier did not let me sleep the whole night, proving to me there was no one else but me he wanted in his life and by his side. I enjoyed it. But, it wore me off. So sleep didn't take much time to come to me, but I was surprised that my body woke me up so early the next day. “You're up? I thought you'd want to rest more,” Xavier said, coming out of the bathroom. I glanced at the clock to see it was only 9 in the morning. “Yeah. My body woke me up naturally,” I shrugged. “Had your body woken you up a little earlier, naturally, we could have saved water. Too bad,” he smirked and I shook my head. “Freshen up. I have a few things to take care of. Come down once you are done. See you at breakfast then.”**************We were going to have breakfast together with the pack after a long time now. Before this, Xavier used to just tell someone to bring the breakfast up to his room since we were too tired to leave after our continuous sessions. More like I was too tired to leave
ATHENA'S POVI stood before the mirror, draped in a regal purple gown that cascaded elegantly around me. The fabric whispered tales of opulence. My reflection shimmered, framed by the intricate details of the dress that embraced my form with a majestic allure.I traced the delicate embroidery that adorned the gown, and marveled at the artistry of my makeup. Subtle yet striking, it highlighted my features, accentuating the grace in my eyes. The. Makeup artist really did work a number on my face.Adorned with jewels that sparkled like captured starlight, I felt like a heroine straight out of a royal movie. Xavier had hired some designers to get my jewelry and dress made on order apparently. I couldn't help but be impressed by his choice. It truly was ethereal. A knock on my door was heard. It was Valerie. “Wow! You look gorgeous, Athena. A walking siren. I'm sure Alpha is going to have some serious issues controlling his wolf today, huh?” She smirked, making me blush. “Stop. I don't
ATHENA'S POVThe moment Xavier opened his mouth to start his speech, a loud crash interrupted him. All heads whipped to the source to see Scarlet looking down at her feet with shattered glass pooling round her heels. “Sorry,” she announced sheepishly. “I just dropped my drink by mistake.” I rolled my eyes at her annoying behavior. Xavier sighed and shook his head before starting once again. “Packmates, welcome! Tonight is special, a celebration of unity under the Luna's light. I stand before you, honored to lead, and thrilled to introduce my chosen mate, Athena. Together, we'll thrive. Let this Luna Ceremony mark the beginning of a new era for our pack, bound by loyalty and the howls of a brighter future!” Roars of cheers were heard as Xavier continued. "In the glow of your Luna's radiant presence, let our spirits intertwine like the roots of an ancient forest. Athena, my chosen, embodies resilience and compassion. She joins our pack not just as a leader's mate, but as a devoted ser
ATHENA'S POVI fumed, and my blood boiled at the sight. I knew this was all a drama. She was doing it purposely to destroy my night. This bitch! I wanted to murder her. “Scarlet?” Xavier shook her unconscious body, making me see red. That bitch was currently in my mate's arms, getting the attention she was desperate for. And I could do nothing but stand there and curse her in my head. But not this time. I wouldn't let her ruin my night with her foul plans. “Scarlet?” I pulled up the best worried face I could. Moving forward, I leaned towards Xavier, and tapped her face. Once, twice, thrice. Ok, I was lying. I did not just tap it. I actually slapped it. Hard. All the while making it look like I was just using enough force to wake her up. But the Goddess knew what I was doing. I saw the slight flinch of her hands at my stunt, and it made me mentally smirk. I wasn't done yet, honey. Getting up from my place, I rushed towards a nearby table. Not being able to control myself anymore, I