ATHENA'S POVIt had been hours since I had been travelling with Maggie through the woods. She led me to believe it would have been a quick trip. My knees were tired, and I was becoming hungry."Maybe I should go back. You said your daughter was only two hours away.""Two hours running in wolf form. But remember child, you don't have that privilege. So it's 6 hours, give or take.”I rolled my eyes. This was fucked up. I should be home getting ready for my ceremony with Xavier. But then it hit me. What did Maggie mean by I needed to learn how the pack ran things?Maybe they were old-fashioned and allowed pack members to watch their Alpha and his mate have sex to ensure that the pair were fully mated. My skin crawled. I didn't think I could survive such an ordeal.“Great,” I whined as I stepped onto the muddy fields. “I wish I'd known how far we'd travel, so I could have worn better shoes,” I cursed, looking down at the brown gladiator sandals that were muddied and wet. Maggie stopped, a
ATHENA'S POV“Athena.” I heard the vampire say. My eyes slowly found his face. It had a curious expression to it like he was trying his hardest to read my mind. “Are you OK? You look pale - well, paler than before.”“Yes, yes, I'm fine. I just zoned out for a second.” I flexed my shoulders to regain my composure.“I see, but could it be because I mentioned the Arctic Wolf Pack?" Pi lifted his left brow while he intertwined his fingers. My shoulders tensed once more. “You've heard of this pack before.”“Listen bloodsucker, you'll leave the girl alone, and besides, that pack has been extinct for over two decades,” Maggie interceded when she noticed the conversation was getting uncomfortable for me.Maggie was studying me now like it was the first time she was seeing me.“Why are you staring at me like that?” I asked her.“Nothing, child,” she sighed, still keeping her piercing gaze on me.“Come on. Are we going to pretend that she doesn't look exactly like the she-wolves from that pack,
MAGGIE'S POV“Please, Mother. Make me understand the reason you kept this from me," Oneka sniffled. “I always thought my father died protecting you from rogues when I was a pup. I knew he must have been from Alpha's blood because my wolf is an alpha female, but I never in a million years guessed it was the wolf who'd hurt you so badly. The wolf I grew up hating so passionately."“Just listen to me. It wasn't all your father's fault. He had no choice, he was forced —"“Forced! I don't believe that," Nicky cut me off.“Just listen to me. It is time I tell the truth." I spoke, turning to Athena. “This story goes out to you too, my dear. And when I've finished saying what I have to say, and if you still wish to mate with Alpha Xavier, then I will support you."“OK." That was all Athena replied.I would rather not tell Athena or anybody else that I wasn't really welcome in the Midnight pack anymore, I was, in fact, banished. I wasn't a rogue, but I was what my daughter said, a lone wolf, a
AUTHOR'S POVXavier was worrying about everything, but he refused to let the heaviness of the upcoming decision of the elders regarding his life keep him from putting together the best party for his girl's Moonday celebration.He wanted it to be special, knowing that her parents weren't there to celebrate her 18th with her. The thought alone was just breaking his heart.He had to make sure everything was perfect.“Colby, did you get the snow machine ready?” He barked.“Yes, Alpha. I have it ready and waiting." Colby nodded.“Good," Xavier turned his scowl towards Devon. “Devon, how about the ice sculptures and the snow angel statues?"“I'm on it, Alpha. I'm on my way to ensure the orders were placed properly."“Then hurry the fuck-up!" Xavier roared. Devon scrambled off, running with his cell phone at his ear.“Easy there, big guy. Athena will love everything, no matter how cheesy it may be," Cameron teased while calming down his alpha.“You think this is cheesy?"“No. I think it's sw
AUTHOR'S POV“So this is it," Nicky let out. “This is where the magic happened." Nicky sighed referring to the pack mansion. They were still some distance away but the huge structure was in view.“Oneka, please I beg you don't come any further. If they catch you, Alpha Xavier will put you to death for trespassing on his land," Maggie warned.“My brother, Ma. Say it, he's my brother. One that you hid from me all these years." Nicky was still upset with her mother.“Yes. But it was for your own good. Now please go before you give this old she-wolf a heart attack."Nicky snarled. “Ok I will wait with Pi at the cabin, but Ma this conversation isn't over."“I know. I will be by after Athena's Moonday."“OK," Nicky huffed. “And it was nice meeting you Athena. I hope to see you again."“I will see if I can come visit after my Moonday," Athena promised as she watched the she-wolf jog off.Athena and Maggie went inside the mansion to their perspective quarters. They were tired and they just wa
ATHENA'S POVOne thing I loved was the night sky. There was always something so appealing and so calm about it. And that's why I found myself in the pack’s garden yet again. Sitting comfortably and absorbing the silence of the night. It was soothing. But who was I kidding? The only reason I was here was to clear my mind. With all the doubts that clouded it. The current situation that I was in was very overwhelming. I needed some time to digest it. It was 8 in the night, and my Moonday would be tomorrow. More like in a few hours, when the clock strikes 12. Please, Selene, don't disappoint me this time. Please give me my wolf this year. I don't want to be a useless person anymore, shamed and called out for not having a wolf. I wondered what my life had come to. First, getting cheated by the guy who I thought was in love with me, because I surely was in love with him. Getting betrayed by him and none other than my best friend who I thought I could rely on for my life. But those two, so
ATHENA'S POV Xavier pulled me through some corridors that I had never been to before. In fact, I had never been to this floor, let alone the corridors. “Where are you taking me?” “Aren't you a curious little cat?” He smirked. “Well then, remember, curiosity killed the cat.” “And satisfaction brought it back,” I chuckled at his playfulness. I was damn sure, no one would ever believe the rumors about him if they saw this side of him. Sometimes it feels nice that he only has this playful side reserved for me. “Alright. As long as you don't feed me to hyenas. I don't want to be eaten by them,” I have had this weird fear of hyenas since I was five. Because I witnessed a gruesome scene in some weird movie of a small girl being eaten by a hyena. Weird, I know. “I'd rather eat you myself,” I blushed at his hot response. I knew the meaning behind them. His smirk only cleared it further for me. We came to stop in front of two towering royal gates, adorned with exquisite, antique d
ATHENA'S POV “Someone's eager?” Xavier mumbled against my lips, continuing to suck and bite them. His lips molded against mine like they were made for them. “Mhm,” I moaned against his lips as he harshly bit and pulled my bottom lip between his teeth. It was like a switch was turned off to release his wild side, which was completely opposite to the comforting one that I witnessed a few minutes ago. “Fuck, you are so sweet,” he mumbled, before picking me up and positioning me to straddle him completely. “That's better.” His hands went to cup my ass as he squeezed and kneaded them. “So soft, and all mine.” I'm sure with the strength he was squeezing the shit out of them, my butt cheeks were going to be all red and swollen. For now, I wouldn't have it any other way. We can worry about the pain later. This wasn't the first time I had been kissing someone, I had my fair share of kisses and intimate moments with Nate. We didn't go all the way because I never allowed it, obviously. B