Chapter 57

Athena's POV

I 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...