Zephyr laid in bed with Bellona resting on his chest while he gently ran his fingers through her silky hair and occasionally caressed her cheek. He loved the way her hair and skin felt against his fingers. It was like they were made for his touch alone. Bellona murmured incoherently and snuggled deeper into his embrace, wrapping her arms around his torso tightly.Zephyr's wolf purred in satisfaction at the contact. He felt ecstatic. The feeling of his mate snuggling with him was beautiful.Zephyr also was in cloud nine. Though he wanted it, he had never imagined that it's happen so fast but he loved it nonetheless. Her body felt perfect in his arms. He wished it'd be a daily occurrence. He wanted to wake up with her every morning as her face alone was enough to make his day.He kept stroking her hair and his eyes was fixated on her face while his lips were curved into a wide smile. She looked different when sleeping. She always kept a straight and fierce face when she was awake but
Bellona woke up from her sleep and sat on the bed, deep in thoughts. She had seen her parents in her dreams again but this time, it was not scary. Instead they looked happy.They told her to move on with her life. They didn't look like they wanted to be avenged. Other times she saw them, they encouraged her to continue with her revenge and now they were telling her to retreat and move on with her life.She didn't even have a life to move on with in the first place. She had spent her whole time training for revenge so she didn't get to have a life. What was she supposed to do now? Where would she go? She couldn't possibly live in Zephyr's pack all her life.The thought made her head ache.Bellona also remembered that she embraced her parents in the dream but thinking about it now, it felt so real. Too real to be a dream.Bellona's thought was interrupted by the sound from the door opening. She turned her head to see who walked in and her eyes met with Zephyr's. She quickly turned back
"Let's have breakfast" Zephyr repeated when she didn't respond to him earlier. Bellona stared at him in surprise. She didn't want him to keep being good to her because it was making her feel guilty and if she was sincere, he was gradually breaking the walls she had tried so hard to build."I'm not hungry" she lied but almost immediately, her stomach growled loudly again. She lowered her head to hide her embarrassment. Of all times, why should it be now?Zephyr bit his lips to contain his smile. The blush on her cheeks told him she was embarrassed and even though he'd love to tease her, he didn't want her to feel uncomfortable."You clearly are." He said with a straight face. "Freshen up and come to the balcony" He said leaving no room for arguments. He then turned around and walked to the balcony where he sat, waiting for her.Bellona sighed but still stood up and went to the bathroom to wash her face, after which, she went to join Zephyr in the balcony."Eat" He said with a smile a
Nimue angrily watched the interaction between Zephyr and Bellona, through the magic mirror, Diablerie. This was the sole purpose of keeping the mirror to herself. She knew it'd come in handy one way or the other and now, it was.She was infuriated. How could Bellona loose concentration so easily. She had never expected her to be easily swayed. After several years of training and when she was close to achieving her goals, she's loosing concentration.Nimue huffed angrily. She couldn't let Bellona ruin her plans and spoil her life long dream. No, she wouldn't let that happen.She needed to do something and quickly else the bond between Bellona and Zephyr would make her give up avenging her parents then her whole plan would fail.If she knew they were mates, she wouldn't have sent Bellona to him. They were never meant to be in the first place and she would make sure to separate them even if it meant using her last blood. But she could also turn the situation to her favour since Bellona w
Zephyr was scared out of his wits. How could she suddenly lose consciousness when there was nothing wrong with her? He was about to call Chris through the mind link but his wolf, Fenir stopped him."Don't call Chris" Fenir said."What do you mean by that?! Can you not see that she's unconscious." He growled at his wolf. "I should just let her be?""It's not a medical issue. You need Gwydion at the moment" Fenir advised."How is Gwydion useful in this situation?""He's the one who can help you. You know I'm never wrong" Fenir boastedZephyr paused for a while, weighing Fenir's words. It really didn't seem like it was something medical given the way her eyes were blood shot and how she calmed down after their kiss, then suddenly she fainted.He gathered Bellona in his arms and walked into his room then carefully laid her on the bed then he proceeded to mind link Lucian to come with Gwydion to his room.Not long after, they both knocked on the door and entered afterwards."She fainted ag
Nimue pulled her hair in frustration. She had used all her powers to cast the spell on Bellona and she was extremely sure it'd work. So how did Bellona manage to overcome it? She knew it was with Zephyr's help and that only added to her anger. That person was right, Bellona and Zephyr really did strengthen themselves.Bellona being with Zephyr would only help to nullify all the magic she had used on Bellona thereby making her to come to her senses. It'd cause her plan to fail and she knew how Bellona could be. If she ever found out she was used, she wouldn't take it likely.Nimue groaned. She didn't want that. She needed to separate them as soon as possible but how would she do that? She began to rack her brain for a solution and almost immediately, she got an idea.Antonio! Yes, Antonio. He was the perfect person. She was well aware of Antonio's feelings for Bellona and how he was willing to do anything to be with her. She had previously ignored his behavior to Bellona since it was
Antonio stood impatiently while waiting for Nimue to finish her preparations. They were currently at Nimue's place since she said that's where they'd further their plan.He didn't know what she was working on neither did he know what the plan was but he still stood there, waiting. He didn't mind. He could do anything as long as he'd be with Bellona at the very end."What are you working on? Is it dangerous?" He asked, not because he was scared but because he wanted to prepare himself for what he'd face."It's nothing dangerous. You don't need to stress" Nimue reassured him. After a while of preparation, Nimue was finally done. "Stand here" She instructed him and he obeyed and went to stand where Nimue had pointed out.The spot was marked with white chalk and there rested a shiny silver mirror on a stone altar."What's this?" Antonio asked. This was nothing like he had expected. He didn't want to be part of Nimue's witchcraft. "Is this some sort of ritual?"Nimue laughed out loud. "
Through the next day, Bellona kept debating if she'd go with Antonio's plan. They had agreed to carry out her escape today, when the sun had set because by then, everyone would be in their place of rest.She was meant to be happy and excited that she had finally seen a way to leave Zephyr's pack but strangely enough, she felt sad and reluctant. The feeling surprised her.Had she grown so attached to Zephyr that it was no so difficult to leave? No, it couldn't be.She didn't know why but she felt unwilling to leave because she felt free there not with Nimue who's aura made her feel caged and suppressed.But she had no other choice but to leave. Although she wished to stay back, she couldn't possibly let Antonio's efforts go in vain. She couldn't also risk his life because she knew how persistent Antonio was.If she decided to stay back, he'd think Zephyr was keeping her against her will then he'd put up a fight and she didn't want that. It could cost him his life.Bellona finally made