Celeste's POVThough I eat my food, I wasn’t particularly hungry and when I move to stand, to gather the empty plates Zeus demands I sit.“Sit back down,” he demands.I don’t want to listen, I try my hardest to ignore his demand but his aura is strong, despite the fact Theseus has sworn to challenge him.I bare my neck in submission, my body following his demand despite my mind saying other wise.“Zeus,” I mutter unhappily.“Hati, clean the dishes,” he demands again.His tone is low, sultry and meaningful and for once in Hati’s life he does as he’s asked instead of doing as he wants.I watch with disdain as he takes the plates I was using as a tool to busy myself and I twiddle my thumbs as I ensure Hati washes them promptly.I hate him standing there in my kitchen, I hate him here in my house at all, if I’m honest.Why must he be here, when he belongs down there?I feel Zeus watching me, his eyes boring into my skin as he assesses me assessing Hati.What’s his game?What did he bring
Calley's POVI hadn't realised that Theo could be so accommodating until I pushed for change and he allowed it.He's even created the opportunity of growth with his blessing as we work from his office in the pack house.We've passed many application to the next stage. Only refusing the few older women that would find it hard to keep up with the physicality of being a warrior or those who lied about their age as if they had thought we wouldn't check them against the database Theo keeps of all pack members.And as we accept another one I get exuberantly excited.It’s crazy, the sheer amount of women that have applied.I think it’s a huge smack in Theo’s face, even if he won’t admit to it.And I find it reassuring that my decision to apply for change came at the right time.I have the reassurance now that I can fulfil Lilith’s request of protecting Lora at all costs.I’ll have an army of women stood behind me and one day, when the time is right, they will stand behind Lora also.It’s str
Khai’s POVI’ve come to learn that physical ability is key to being a warrior worth his rank and that is why I’ve put my all into training.Unlike some others, because of my status, I’m given the ability to be great.I felt that snap inside me that night I agreed to stand as an equal besides Theo.But others have to truly work for their strength.And that’s my worry about these women.But nevertheless I’m supportive of their presumed roles and I do believe that this change is for the better.And that’s why I’ve agreed to help Lilith and Calley assess each gives ability on the assault course.Leo and Lucas have also stood up and agreed to stand besides them.The three of us putting together a hard course through the assault course that will enlighten whose already physically capable, who show’s potential to become physically capable and who might be better suited to another role within the pack.The morning starts early, and despite Lilith’s want to bring Lora along, I manage to convin
Hati’s POVI come away from dinner exuberantly happy that Celeste has been so accommodating.I hadn’t expected for her to allow me the end of my life and I’m not sure whether I completely believe her but for now I will say I do and love the last years of my life happily.I have contingency plans in place that I’m more than happy to engage with if she doesn’t follow through, but perhaps she’s finally realised a repeated life is not for me.Then again, perhaps she knows her reign will soon come to an end, after all, she has an heir now.One that I’m well acquainted with.One that lives one pack over unfortunately.Lilith was always a special child, one that I had no doubt would give me gifts I hadn’t even comprehended yet.But I missed that chance to have her soul.That night I decided to chase her away, hoping she might’ve died when her head smashed into that rock.I saw things differently, a quick end to her miserable life instead of living with the two people fated to her.I never dr
Celeste’s POVZeus takes Hati from my home and the land it resides on, in fact I can attest to the fact he takes him from the god realm and back down to earth.I clean the house late into the night, riding any trace of either of them in my home.Scrubbing on my hands and knees like a pea sent human that I once was.What is Zeus’s game and why am I being forced to take part in them?He already assured me many months ago Hati would not live beyond this life and I’ve put plan into place to destroy his soul once it is recalled home.But now he’s making Hati beg for sun a thing to materialise as if I hadn’t already been given the instruction to do so.Zeus seems to like his pie and eat it, even if that means he makes a fool of those around him.The dining chair Hati residing in not hour ago is soaked through with detergent and water as I use the scrubbing brush to rid his stench from the material.I’m not sure why I bothered, I could have just burned it and asked the house for a new one bu
Theo’s POVLoraMs been rather unsettled this afternoon. Crying non-stop despite my trying to calm her.It’s gotten so bad that Lilith asked if she needed to come home.Of course I told her we would be fine, and that I can handle it but I’m sure she’ll walk through the door at any moment.I had planned to get work done whilst Lora lay in her bouncer but I’ve long since given up on the idea of getting anything done.So here I lay on her bedroom floor with her, the little overhead toy keeping her somewhat entertained.I over east instead how quickly Lilith would come home, but she does come back earlier than expected.Come two pm, as the others remain out on the training field she walks through the door and immediately comes upstairs towards us.She stands at the opening on the bedroom, in the doorway staring at Lora fighting sleep in my arms.I’m in the rocking chair, rocking us both into a sleepy haze.“Still unsettled?” She asks.I admire her from way over here. Appreciative of the ro
Lilith’s POVLora was so tired that she fell asleep at my breast menacing I could only hear the grumbles of those boys in the yard.I had hoped to face them with Theo and Khai at my sides but Lora comes first.She’s been settled up until today and I’m not entirely sure what’s wrong with her.Sure the doctor stated she would get used to the pregnancy but surely her upset isn’t to do with the twins now?My hand rubs my tummy at the thought of them. They’ve been moving a storm today and I had forgotten just how that feels.With Lora I can’t particularly remember them moving so much, but then again is that because I hadn’t known about her for long before I gave birth?And there’s two this time, so surely there’s less room for them to move around my womb.I’m probably more stunned this time, knowing what to expect.I lay Lora down in her cot, turning the lights out her night light and sound machine on to ensure she stays asleep and then I head downstairs.Theo, Khai, Arlo and Calley are si
Khai’s POVAfter such a long day of behaving myself when all I wanted to do was make examples of the warriors that were bath mouthing our she-wolves off, I needed to take some time to calm my frayed nerves.And I chose to help Theo with paper work.It’s not my desired activity but it sure has grounded me.But nevertheless I still feel the need to connect with Lilith on that level that will blow my mind and take the stress away.I don’t think it helps that all she’s thought about since leaving the office is just that.The mate bond allowing me to feel her need and no doubt Theo too.I help pack away the files, and ensure the office is locked before I bound up the stairs two at a time.Theo chuckles behind me but I have no doubt he’s just as needy as I am, even if he can control his urge to walk the stairs one at a time.When I open the door, Lilith’s scent and her moisturiser hit my nostril making Obsidian wake from his early evening slumber.He growls, and in turn that makes me growl.