VespaSharp tremors hit my body, and I shook my head vehemently to be sure that I wasn't dreaming. Seeing Kai's lips locked with the surrogate felt like a punch in the gut. I couldn't believe my eyes—this was the last thing I was expecting to see after a long day. Adrenaline shot through my system, and I felt like I was choking. Kai had always maintained he wasn't attracted to her, and every other woman and I had trusted him completely. But here he was, kissing her like his life depended on it.This was the highest form of betrayal.As if that wasn't enough, the stupid girl's smug look made anger, like a loudspeaker, blare in my ears. She looked like she'd won some kind of twisted game, and my heart broke into a million pieces. Why would Kai let her manipulate him like this? Hadn't he promised to always be honest with me? All of this happened just because I slept at Camila's house to help with the wedding preparations.Frozen in shock, Kai stood there, and for a moment, no one said
VespaThe lilac fabric of my gown swished softly against my legs as I rushed to Camilla's door. Today was D-day, the beginning of a journey that had seen her rise from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of fame.As her closest friend, sister-in-law, and stylist, it was my duty to ensure every detail was perfect. I rushed in when I heard a muffled sob from within. "Camilla, are you crying?" I asked while pushing the door open. My damn dress was tight, and it made me feel like a walking stick in it. "Having cold feet?”Camilla laughed with tears streaming down her cheeks. Her makeup, expertly applied by the artist, who looked at me helplessly, was already smudging."Oh, Vespa," she choked out, turning to face me. "I can't believe this is happening."I stood by her side and gave her shoulder a gentle squeeze. "Hey, no more tears, okay? You'll ruin the look we worked so hard on." I smiled, though my own eyes stung with unshed tears. "This is your fairytale, remember? My superstar brid
Vespa's povExcitement filled my lungs, and I rushed towards Kai and flung my arms around him. We were hidden behind the massive trunk of an iroko tree on the west wing of the alpha secretariat, the perfect spot to steal a moment together. A surge of electricity ran through my body when he squeezed my buttocks and wrapped his arms tightly around me. A sigh escaped my lips as he pulled me close and buried his face in my neck. He missed me so much, and it was evident in the way he kept kissing my skin and his lips tracing gentle patterns on my throat. Shivers ran down my spine as his warm breath caressed me, sending waves of longing through my entire being. I missed him too, and being in his arms again felt like coming home."What are we going to do about Bella?” I said this after a well-deserved French kiss from Kai. He wasn't listening and kept trying to make me touch his cock.“Kai.”“Hmmm?”I pulled away, and he groaned loudly. “I'm tired of making that sleazy girl the center of o
Kai's POVWell pleasured, I enjoyed myself and lay butt naked beside my wife. I didn't feel like getting my cock out of her warmth and was about to lay my head on her shoulder when I noticed that her body tensed beneath me.“Bella's watching,” she whispered, as if she were afraid of Bella hearing us. I froze the instant I spotted Bella lurking behind the door leading to the kitchen. She was watching us, and all I could see was her wicked intent to exploit the unborn child for her own twisted games.“Fucking bastard,” I growled. Vespa gasped when I sprang into action and stood abruptly with my fists clenched to throw punches on the stupid girl's stomach until she took her last breath.In my swift movement, I knocked over Vespa's favorite glass vase. It shattered it into a hundred pieces on the floor. Vespa's shriek pierced the air as I charged forward, and I was about to strike Bella. “Kai! No!” she pleaded frantically before scrambling up to me from the couch, pulling me back by the
Kai's POV"Kai! Open the damn door!" Vespa's voice thundered from the other side, and her fists pounded against the wood. The knocking grew louder and more insistent."Your wife's got a spine as weak as a feather; it's almost laughable. But hey, it works in my favor, right? She'd never dare let you lay a hand on me; she's too busy being the perfect little doormat.”The more she spoke, the more I felt like strangling her neck."Count your days, because as soon as this baby comes out, I'll make sure you regret ever crossing paths with me."She yawned as if my words were causing her to lose patience. She rolled her eyes towards the ceiling with an impatient huff.“There is no need for threats. By the time Alpha Vince is done with you and your nosy wife, my sin would be like a child's play in comparison."I clenched my jaw in rage, balling my fists together until my fingers cramped in agony. I never killed innocent people. My victims were always fucked-up people who deserved whatever puni
Vespa I couldn't fault Kai for eliminating Vince - he was simply safeguarding his loved ones from the toxic bastard. Vince had it coming, and I felt zero sympathy for him. But Bella's pregnancy with my child changed things. Despite my resentment towards her for her betrayal, I needed to ensure the well-being of my unborn child. Bella needed to be safe for the sake of my child.Kai was annoyed as he watched me take extra measures for Bella's comfort. He thought I was being too soft on someone who didn't deserve any sympathy. But I didn't listen to him. I instructed the guards to transfer Bella to a sterile room that was cleaned and disinfected. Next, I tasked Kai with getting a comfortable bed to replace the standard one. I also ordered a thorough sweep of the room and removed sharp edges, heavy furniture, loose wires, and any objects that could be used as a weapon or tool for self-harm.Whenever I entered the room, the hateful looks she gave me were bone-chilling. But I found some re
VespaFilled with extreme fear, I rushed upstairs and burst through the door to find a chaotic scene before me. Everyone was screaming at Bella, who seemed determined not to push the baby out. Dr. Isabella yelled, "Push, Bella, push!" but she refused, crossing her arms defiantly. Kai's eyes bulged as he shouted, "Push, you stupid bitch!" I stood frozen, hands behind my back, cursing under my breath and feeling a hardness in my stomach. Grandma Zora threatened that Bella would spend the rest of her life in a dungeon for attempting to kill her great-grandchild, but Bella remained unafraid. I knew I had to intervene, so I gently grasped Bella's hand and locked my gaze on hers as I pleaded, "You're risking your life to get back at me? Do you realize you could bleed to death?"At first, she didn't respond, but then her gaze flashed with anger. She slowly lifted her head, and with a sudden, violent motion, she spat in my face. The saliva was thick and warm, hitting my eyelids, streaming
A/NDear readers, welcome! Please note that this book will be continued in a separate book, which can be enjoyed as a standalone story focusing on Vespa's daughter. I'll be sharing up to 25 chapters here, after which I'll guide you to the new book, allowing you to pick up where you left off. Thank you for your support!Chapter OneAthenaThe witch hunters approached our front porch, and while my dad looked composed, my mom's fear was plain.She was scared for me, and I hated that my powers were a secret that must never be spilled, a hush that should be maintained around the four walls of our house. “We're sure of what we saw, Alpha. There's a powerful witch in our midst,’’ I heard one of the hunters say to Dad. He presented the evidence: a piece of lace crochet containing hidden symbols that only I knew, red and pink candles, and my small pouch of herbs I'd forgotten in my haste to flee.Mom recognized the items and flickered her gaze upward, knowing I was watching them, before comp
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