Athena's POVI stumbled out of the palace gates, tossed aside like a discarded toy or more like a piece of trash by the guards. The Alpha's venom coursed through my veins, a cruel reminder of my punishment. My hand clutched at the wound on my neck, the pain unbearable as I staggered towards my car. I knew what I needed to survive the next seventy two hours - My Alpha's blood.But Alpha Axel's blood was out of the question. Desperation clawed at me as I realized there was only one person who could help me now… Mia.Fumbling with my phone, my fingers shaking, I dialed Mia's number. The phone rang, each tone echoing in my ears like a countdown to my demise. Finally, she picked up."Mia, it's me," I gasped, trying to keep my voice steady despite the pain. "I need your help. Meet me outside the palace gate."There was a brief pause on the other end before Mia responded, concern evident in her voice. "What's wrong? Are you okay?"I winced, the ache in my body intensifying. "I've been...
Alpha Axel's POVAs I watched Racheal finally drift into a peaceful slumber, a wave of relief washed over me. Seeing her no longer unconscious but sleeping fill me with hope that things would soon return to normal. With a heavy heart but a glimmer of optimism, I made my way to my room, the weight of recent events heavy on my mind.Climbing into bed, I closed my eyes, hoping for a night of undisturbed sleep. As I settled into bed, the weight of exhaustion finally lifted off my shoulders, and I drifted into a peaceful sleep, a luxury I hadn't experienced in days. However, my rest was short lived as I felt a lingering gaze on me, causing me to stir awake.Opening my eyes, I saw Racheal sitting at the edge of my bed, her eyes fixed on me. Her red lipstick and gown gave her an eerie appearance, almost like a she devil. I couldn't help but feel a shiver run down my spine as I asked her, "Racheal, why are you staring at me like that?"She let out a chilling laugh, her eyes glinting with
Alpha Axel's POVIn my anxious state, I marched into the living room where my mother was sipping her tea. "Mom, I need to talk to you about something really strange," I blurted out.She set her cup down, concern evident in her eyes. "What's wrong, dear? You seem bothered."Taking a deep breath, I carefully chose my words. "It's Racheal. Something happened during the ritual. Her mother thinks she switched souls with her Shadow soul, and now she's completely different from the calm and kind Racheal we all knew."My mother's eyes widened in disbelief. "Switched souls? Is that even possible?"I nodded fervently. "Yes, Mom, it is. I spoke with Racheal's mother earlier, and she's desperately searching for a solution."Concern etched deeper into my mother's face. "What are we going to do about it, then?"Just as I opened my mouth to reply, a maid entered the room and interrupted our conversation. "Excuse me, sir, ma'am, but Miss Davina is waiting for you in your study."I sighed, the weight
Alpha Axel's POVAs I begged Rachel to let Davina go, tears streaming down Her face, she stood there unmoved, her eyes cold and distant. "Please, Rachel, she doesn't deserve this," I pleaded, my voice cracking with emotion.Rachel's lips curled into a cruel smile. "She deserves everything she gets. She crossed me, and now she will pay the price," she hissed, her voice filled with malice.Suddenly, Rachel's mother, a mysterious figure in a flowing robe, began chanting strange spells, her hands moving in intricate patterns. Rachel's eyes widened in surprise, and she started to clutch at her neck, gasping for breath.I watched in horror as Rachel overpowered her own mother, who fell to her knees, clutching her throat. Seizing the opportunity, I dashed towards Davina, frantically trying to release her from the binds that held her captive. "Come on, we need to get out of here," I urged, my hands shaking as I untied her.My mother appeared at my side, her eyes wide with fear. "We have to g
Alpha Axel's POVAs Racheal's eyes shifted back to their usual green hue, she pleaded with me to release her from the tight ropes that bound her. "Please, untie me," she begged, her voice filled with fear.Feeling a strange compulsion, I reached out to loosen the knots, only to realize that her mother, who had just entered the room, had cast a spell to tighten the ropes. "Stop," her mother commanded, her voice firm and authoritative. Racheal's eyes turned black once more, and she began to shout at her mother, demanding to be set free."It's for your own good, Racheal," her mother replied calmly, as she produced a precious gem and began chanting some spells. The room filled with an eerie energy as Racheal's protests turned into desperate cries for release.With a final incantation, Racheal's body went limp, and a ghostly apparition emerged from her mouth, floating towards the glowing gem held by her mother. As the smoke-like entity entered the stone, Racheal slumped unconscious, her
Athena's POVAs Ardolf entered the bedroom, his unkempt appearance a direct opposite with the elegance of the room, he looked at me with a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Hey there, ready for some hunting with the boys? We could use your skills out there," he said, a smirk playing on his lips.I raised an eyebrow, a hint of arrogance in my voice. "I'm afraid I have more important matters to attend to than associating myself with a bunch of rogues like you."Ardolf chuckled, his laughter echoing in the room. "Oh, come on now. Whether you like it or not, you're one of us now. Embrace it."Ignoring his words, I made my way to the balcony, craving the solace of the night air. I lit a cigarette, the smoke swirling around me as I tried to calm my racing thoughts.Just then, my phone rang, breaking the silence. I glanced at the caller ID and saw Mia's name flashing on the screen. Answering the call, I could hear the urgency in her voice."Mia, what's going on?" I asked, a sense of foreboding
Racheal's POVAs I stood before the mirror in my beautiful blue gown, my hair styled by my mom, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease creeping in. I looked breathtaking, but something was missing. It was as if my shadow soul had taken over my body, leaving me feeling different, empty even."Are you ready, dear?" my mom asked, her voice filled with excitement.I forced a smile and nodded, trying to push away the doubts swirling in my mind. "Yes, Mom. I'm ready."Tonight was supposed to be the happiest night of my life. I was finally and officially mating Alpha Axel, and I would be crowned Luna and the new queen. But as Axel approached me, a wave of uncertainty washed over me."You look stunning, my love," Axel said, his eyes filled with adoration."Thank you, Axel," I replied, trying to sound confident. Axel turned to me, his hand reaching out to mine. "Are you ready for our mating ritual, my dear?"I hesitated for a moment, my heart pounding in my chest. I knew he loved me, an
Alpha Axel's POVAs we all waited for Rachel to show up at the sacred ground, I could sense the tension in the air. I knew she was having cold feet about the ceremony, but I never expected her to stand me up on such an important day. Her absence was unsettling, and her mother's worried expression mirrored my own concerns."Where could she be?" I muttered to myself, scanning the area for any sign of Rachel.Her mother, with a look of panic on her face, excused herself to go call Rachel. Minutes felt like hours as we waited for her return. When she came running back, her eyes wide with fear, my heart sank."I couldn't find her anywhere! She's not in her room," Rachel's mother exclaimed, her voice trembling.Without wasting a moment, I dashed towards Rachel's room, hoping to find some clue to her whereabouts. The guard stationed at her door looked just as puzzled as the rest of us."She never left her room, sir. I've been here the whole time," the guard informed me.I furrowed my brow, t