CamillaGrandma Zora was an angel sent from the goddess above. She was blessing to my life and my unborn baby. Today marked two months since I was thrown out of the brothel like a thief. Grandma surrounded me with kindness and warmth.Despite her initial hesitation, she took pity on me, knowing how difficult it was for an Omega to carry an Alpha pregnancy."No seed of mine will end up a bastard. Not while I'm alive," she had said after welcoming me into her home. "The boys are not here, but you can stay with me while we try to figure out something."Ziah and his brothers had just graduated from the university, and we expected them to be home anytime soon. My heart tugged with fear, knowing that I'd be dumped like a hot potato.My consolation was his grandmother. She was a matriarch, and Ziah respected her. Her gesture of welcoming me with open arms was more than enough. "You're family now," she would always say. "We take care of our own."On a hot Saturday afternoon, I was drifting t
VespaZiah hugged me tightly, refusing to let me go. I noticed that the boys' competition to have me grew fiercer ever since we arrived at the Lycan pack, and I didn't like the growing animosity. I tried to talk to them individually and collectively, but nothing seemed to be working. At first, we didn't mind sharing, but then the competition started to become more noticable. Kai was super possessive. It turned me on, but I didn't want to be partial. Ever since he rescued me, everyone could tell that the dynamic had shifted. I let them take turns fucking me, and each of them tried to outdo the others and try to make up for the lost time. I enjoyed making love to them and only wished that the competition was healthy.Take now, for instance. Ziah and I had just finished a round of wild sex. My juices coated his shaft, and I bit my lips to suppress my moan.“Oh fuck,” I gasped through gritted teeth. “That’s it. That's the right spot.”Ziah hit away until I convulsed with an orgasm. With
CamillaI found a perfect opportunity to be alone with Ziah when I caught him on the terrace, staring at the sky and lost in thought. Since he decided to be unnecessarily rude and distant toward me, this was a chance for us to talk about our child's future. I was nervous, but I mustered up the courage to approach him. I hadn't even taken several steps closer when Ziah turned around, and our gazes met. Instead of growing angry or defensive, I noticed that his chin dipped down, and he looked away. Was that guilt I was seeing?He remained quiet for a while, then asked gruffly, "What are you doing awake at this time?"I stared at the sky, loving the splendor and the stars. "I couldn't sleep," I explained to him. "I usually feel very uncomfortable around midnight, but after walking for a bit, I get better and then go back to sleep." Ziah couldn't meet my gaze. This was a fucking improvement. I could sense his guilt for causing me pain because how could two people be involved in an activ
VespaThe next morning was pure chaos. Ziah's voice was loud and overshadowed everyone else's. Kai couldn't be bothered, while Zeke was watching with amusement. This was my fault, as I had snuck out of Ziah's room to spend the night with Kai. But I felt that Ziah was overreacting. He had taken me away from Kai countless times and always found it amusing, so why was he crying like a wounded wolf now that the tables were turned?"Please keep your voice down," I kept pleading. "I don't want your grandmother involved in this. She's going to blame me." "You should have thought about it before sneaking out of my room and going to Kai. Who the hell does he think he is, overshadowing everyone and acting like he's the best?" "It's your insecurities speaking," Kai fired back at his brother's rant, and I turned to glare at him."Seriously, are you going to make matters worse?"I couldn't care less. Since he's hell-bent on accusing me, I might as well take the accusation and rub his insecuritie
Camilla The hospital's automatic door opened, and Ziah stepped aside to let me enter first. Our bodies touched briefly, and I felt a yearning in the deepest part of my soul that made my heart race faster. That brief contact sparked a physical response that I couldn't deny. I wanted more. Ziah was fucking handsome and captivating, yet also extremely infuriating. I needed to grow a spine and show him that I could stand on my own and wasn't some love-sick puppy. "Come on, hurry," he snapped while glancing at his watch. "I don't have all day." His words and actions hurt, but what could I do?"Yeah," I said, pretending to be absent-minded. His face softened, and I felt his raking gaze but ignored him.Inside, I was struggling. It was hard to let go of the love and longing I had for him, but we needed to remain civil for the baby's sake. We would co-parent our child, because I would never, ever prevent him from seeing his child. All I needed to do was let go of this madness called lov
CamillaSaying I was stunned would be an understatement. I clasped my hands together and exchanged glances with George; his face was completely serious, with no hint of amusement. My nerves were on high alert, and George's intense eye contact made me feel extremely uncomfortable. I should feel flattered or grateful that someone as successful as George was asking me out, despite my dirty past, but I knew it was unfair to take advantage of him."I don't understand," I finally managed to say after I got my tongue working. "What do you mean?"He turned off the engine in front of the driveway and turned to face me straight on. "Every damn word I said, Camilla. I'm not the type to go back on my word. I like you, and I'm sure about it." I broke eye contact with him, and uncomfortable sweat trickled down my neck. George inched closer to me. He was so close that I froze and couldn't move."You can't be serious," I managed to say. "I'm pregnant with another man's baby, who happens to be your r
Ziah's POVI was overcome with a strange, uncomfortable jealousy as I watched my brother, Zeke, chatting and laughing with Camilla. It was odd because I had no doubts about Zeke's loyalty to Vespa, but the easy way they interacted made me realize that anything was possible, and I would never be at ease seeing the mother of my child with my brother.Previously, I had been quietly observing Camilla from the kitchen window. She was in the garden, singing with a voice that astonished me. I had no idea she possessed such a remarkable talent, and it made me wonder why she didn't pursue singing instead of working as a call girl.She had what it took to succeed in the music industry. Hearing her now sing with Zeke sparked mixed emotions in me, and I had no idea why I was jealous. I had turned down the girl for Vespa, so why was I burning with a desire to protect her from the gaze of other men, particularly that pie-faced doctor, George?Her voice blended harmoniously with Zeke's guitar. No dou
CamillaI thought a terrible incident like an explosion had occurred when I heard the loud banging, and I hastily got out of bed, secured my robe around my waist, and rushed out. My annoyance when I found out it was just Ziah banging on his brother's door made me roll my eyes.Kai wasn't home, so there was no one to support Ziah. Grandma Zora was a heavy sleeper and had slept through the commotion.As much as I didn't want to blame Vespa, she was so infuriating, stringing the poor brothers along and claiming she couldn't make a choice. Was it a crime to pick one brother and free the rest?My hand went to my little bump. I was carrying a piece of Ziah inside me. If I were in Vespa's shoes, I would be kind and decent enough to release him from this love triangle hell, but she was so selfish that it blinded her. Every time I saw her flirting with all three of them, my blood boiled because it was unfair that she was playing with their emotions, and they were stupid enough to allow it. Sh
Chapter FiftyAthenaFour months had passed, and the academy graduation day had finally arrived. It was a bright and beautiful morning, and students, parents, and teachers gathered to celebrate this milestone. My dad and mom were there with my sister. Uncle Zika and their wives were also present. I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my dress. I had settled for a simple blue gown that had a long slit. Mia helped me with my hair and makeup, ensuring perfect detail. Oh, and did I mention that Cameron was still alive, and Mia was engaged to her boyfriend Sean? She wore an off-the-shoulder dress to flaunt her mark with pride. I tried not to look at it because I always became jealous whenever I did. Mom and Dad beamed with pride, taking photos of me and Caleb. Cameron's dad, King Marcos, had also arrived, and when I curtsied respectfully, he smiled warmly at me and hugged me. His mom still had not been found, and some people speculated that she might have killed herself. Cameron ofte
AthenaSex with Cameron was beautiful. I never knew it could get so addicting, and I always thought the act was overhyped until I experienced it. The more the weeks passed, the more I couldn’t get enough of him. He had complained about condoms, saying that it wasn’t like the real thing, but I would always scream at him to stop being stupid and that I wouldn’t be responsible for his death. We kept the news from our parents. Cameron’s mom had disappeared and was nowhere to be found. Cameron pretended to be calm the time we bumped into King Thor, but when he was closing off, he landed a punch on the king's jaw that I heard crack. He got a few bruises from the king’s bodyguards, but I was proud of him. The bastard deserved to be manhandled.Despite everything, I needed validation that I was doing the right thing. I couldn’t tell my mom because she would tell my dad, so the only person I could confide in was my grandmother. One of the weekends, I took a train to her house, which was close
Cameron's POVI'd never been on the verge of tears in years. It was taboo for boys to show emotion. Lately, life has been unfair to me, and realizing that nothing could ever be okay again has made me feel like a failure. I had always thought my life was great and better than most. Now, it was clear that that was just a delusion. The fact that my parents were on the brink of divorce because my mom fucked that bastard, Thor, made my blood boil.This roller coaster left my body drained. I didn't care how stupid I looked in tears; the feelings overwhelmed me. When the first wave of grief subsided, I finally looked at Athena, who was also in tears. She cupped my chin and kissed my forehead. “Why? Athena. Why does it have to be me? First, it's our bond and the pain of knowing you and I can never be together. Now, this?”“I'm sorry,” her mouth trembled as tears streamed down her face. “It isn't right. I wish I could fix it.”She wrapped her arms around me tightly, and I held her back whil
AthenaA crease appeared on Cameron's forehead, and he looked pinched and unhappy from my rejection. I moved my hand frequently, trying to distract myself, and thought he would understand as usual, but he seemed too defensive."It's just a dance, Athena. Even strangers dance. Things aren't that bad; please don't push it," I said, remaining calm. Cameron grinned at me, and I didn't understand why he was so stubborn."Fine then, I'm not going to ruin the fun. I hope you wouldn't mind if I danced with another girl.""Break a leg."He looked like I had just slapped him in the face, surprised by my response, but I needed to protect him from myself, even if it hurt. He turned around and left, and soon, he was dancing with a popular girl from school. Watching them felt too painful. I skipped to the kitchen and poured myself a glass of juice to distract myself.I noticed someone at the door and thought it was Cameron, but it was my cousin Alex. He smiled a little too broadly, and there was an
AthenaI bit the inside of my cheek, feeling trapped and unsure of my options to return to school. It was easy to second-guess myself because teenagers and young adults my age were mean, and no matter how I pretended that words didn’t get to me, I knew that wasn’t true. Stepping off the plane, I hoped I had made the right decision. I flagged a taxi from the airport parking lot, wondered why they were so expensive and hiked their prices compared to regular taxis, but I had no choice because Mom had gotten me a truckload of edibles and even more for Caleb. The driver dropped me off at the school gates, and I didn’t know if it was the hopeful expectation that there was going to be a strange twist between Cameron and me or the fear that things could get worse and that I was shooting myself in the foot. My heart pounded as I dragged my suitcase behind me. I stopped when I spotted Cameron standing and smiling at me at the gate; my heart melted.Our love brought us back to each other in wa
Cameron My gaze never left Athena. She was too startled by my bold declaration, and even though I was more uncertain than ever about what I was doing, and my dad was caught off guard by my words, I couldn’t help it. A part of me knew I was digging my grave, and I liked life too much to lose it. But at the same time, seeing Athena roused my deep affection and attachment for her. It wasn’t just about lust; there was more to my feelings. I wanted to move closer, to touch her. My pulse raced, and I felt a hyper-awareness of being close to her. Only she could cause me this mental fuzziness and the feeling of possessing her and keeping her safe.Her father looked confused. I heard his quick intake of breath. Athena stood tongue-tied, and shock flew through her mother’s eyes. I could tell my father was irritated.“What is wrong with you?” he whispered harshly, but I was too far gone. Athena looked different, skinnier than when I last saw her. She looked like someone who had been through a
Athena The next day dragged on without much happening. Everyone soon returned to their lives, with Dad busy with alpha duties and Mom busy with work and the home front. I knew this was how it would be—that everyone would forget my predicament or soon see me as a sore loser who couldn’t overcome the fact that Cameron and I could never be together. But I was wrong. My mom had invited my grandma to come over, which was a real surprise, as my grandma was a pure witch, and it was risky for her to be in our pack. Having her over made me feel a certain type of way. I had inherited her bloodline, and with it came a legacy of pain and heartache. I didn’t know if I wanted to see her.I drifted to sleep but could hear my grandma’s voice in my dreams. When I woke up, I realized she was indeed downstairs. My parents and sister were welcoming her warmly. I remained in bed; a part of me wanted to rush downstairs and fling myself into her arms. Instead, I made my way to the window and peered down
AthenaThe next few days were a blur of sorrow and nothingness. I struggled to remain alive and succumbed to the sadness that consumed me. I hated myself. I wished my life was over. There was nothing positive to look out for in this bleakness. My parents were concerned, but I chose isolation, finding people's words and concerns irritating. My eyes were swollen from crying, and my bed was bearing the brunt of this depression. I didn't leave it; if the poor bed could speak, it would be screaming n. I knew I would be expelled from school; that was a no-brainer. My dad and mom tried to reach out to me. Even my uncles, Zeke and Ziah, came over with their wives, but I didn't want to see anyone.Caleb had sacrificed to travel back with me, but he shouldn't have bothered because his presence didn't lift my spirits. The whole family was angry with Alex for exposing my secret, but I knew it was for the best. Cameron would be free now, and it was useless holding him back. I heard my mom knoc
CameronIf anyone had ever told me that this revelation would break the bond I shared with Athena, I would have never believed them because Athena seemed like everything good in my world, all in one package. I devoted myself to her and desired to share everything with her—my body, mind, and soul. I gave my heart to her to treasure with trust. We matched perfectly and had never fallen in love so quickly or completely.A wedding seemed the next logical step. I thought I would feel happy with her and that even if we encountered issues, they would be minor things with solutions.But now, my heart was shattered beyond repair. I was furious, I was afraid, and the thought of bonding with Athena leading to my death frightened me beyond measure. The hurt was raw, and the terror came gasping up my throat in a cold, panting fear. Ever since that night at the ballroom, surrounded by the elite who gathered to watch the commotion occur, my life went downhill. That night, a hush fell over the cr