Athena’s POVOne Year Later“Come on we’re going to be late” My words were rushed as I threw the changing bags into the boot. My parents were throwing a party for Layla as she turned one today, and we were going to be late… again.“We have plenty of time, stop worrying” Hector came up behind me placing a kiss on my cheek before getting into the car. Checking the children were strapped in their seats properly I got in beside him. Lately we were always late which really irked me, I was someone that liked routine though lately I didn’t even know what that was.“Please tell me Axel will be back in time. I haven’t heard from him” The day I killed his mum he left for a few weeks and truthfully, it did us all good. We needed time and space and he knew that. He knew I wasn’t just going to roll over and forget everything that happened. That I wasn’t just going to forgive him, and he accepted that. When he did come home however, both Hector and I were waiting for him. Our relationship isn’t perf
Axles POVMembers of my Gemstone pack were arriving today excited to see Athena take over as Alpha. She more than deserved it. Still to this day I’m both thankful and blessed to have a mate as kind, forgiving and strong as she is. Athena had been put through the ringer more times that I could count, yet each time she beat the odds and came out with her head held high. I knew I didn’t deserve her, nor did I deserve Hector, yet they loved me unconditionally. The day Roman was born, I barely made it to the hospital in time. I had been so stuck in my downward spiral of regret that I shut everyone out. My daughter didn’t know who I was which I knew was my own fault, and it was also my father’s birthday. It wasn’t until one of the omegas came flying through the door that I realised why my phone had been constantly ringing. I had never felt so scared as I did the moment, I ran through those delivery doors. Athena had tears streaming down her face while Hector sat next to her nursing what look
Hectors POVMy hands clenched my chest. My heart soaring with pain. Axel had been gravely injured and our bond to him was fading. Athena was on the floor her mum taking Roman as she began to thrash in pain. The look on her face said all I needed to know. We were running out of time. Axel was dying. Forcing the bond away was just enough to dull the pain enabling me to move. Crawling over to where Axel laid unconscious a sliver knife sat embedded in his chest. Feeling for his pulse it was there but it was getting weaker by the second. Silver was fatal to us and the position it was in made it impossible for me to remove.“Come on let’s get him to the hospital” Alpha Jake and my father were at my side in a heartbeat. Both helping me to my feet before picking Axel up. The fighting had stopped, the rogues running away as their leader met his demise. No-one chased after them, my mate was every ones priority at this moment.“My darling oh my goddess” my mum cupped my face tears falling from he
Athena’s POVWho am I? I’m Athena or freak as Vanessa and her friends like to refer to me as. You see Vanessa is my twin sister, growing up we were close inseparable if you will. Things began to change just before we turned five. Vanessa was gifted magic from the Moon Goddess, our great-grandmother after inheriting it from our own mum. I however didn’t which in turn gave me my nick name.Today should be one of the best days of my life, it’s our sixteenth birthday and the day we get to meet our wolf counterpart, or so it should have been. I peeked at the clock that sat on my bedside table, groaning when I saw it was only 5.30am. Vanessa was still asleep her eye mask covering her eyes as she snored like a flipping rhino. Closing my eyes, I focused trying my hardest to search the corners of my mind for any sign of my wolf, but nothing. Not a whimper a whisper or even the feeling of my mind space being shared. Ju
Vanessa’s POVI couldn’t believe Athena just ran off, we were in the middle of a fight and the coward she was bloody legged it. I was fuming, my wolf Jewel practically seething with anger. We were supposed to be daughters of an Alpha the blood that run through our veins linked to the moon goddess giving us the edge over other wolves. Athena however didn’t deserve the title. She had no gifts, no wolf, she was a weakling a disgrace to our royal heritage. I knew she was hurt that I was gifted, and she wasn’t and yes, I may have thrown it in her face multiple times but why should I have to hide what I have? I’m proud to have what I do, to have aced in my training when our grandfather tested me.Athena missed the rest of the afternoon at school, which was no skin off my nose, personally I was glad she wasn’t here. I didn’t want to be associated with her by any means. Megan had suggested convincing my parents to s
Angels POVThe party had begun and was in full swing, Vanessa had asked for a disco themed sweet sixteenth and although it was Athena’s special day too, she didn’t care. Jake was at the bar a glass of his auburn-coloured liquid in his hand, he was drinking whiskey that was his go to drink when he was stressed. Be together as long as we have, and you notice little things like that. Vanessa looked beautiful tonight, she was wearing a baby blue blouse with white buttons and collar to match the short white skirt she was wearing. She wanted to stand out so being as the fact she is technically a Princess, one day to become Queen she opted for wearing a tiara. Though who could blame her it looked cute.Standing on the balcony that overlooked the hall I couldn’t for the life of me spot Athena anywhere. I knew she wouldn’t be at the centre of the party for she hated attention. Spotting Hector I made my way downstairs hoping he w
Vanessa’s POVHow the hell could that tall sexy assed man be Athena’s mate, the power he held the strength and speed he used made me wonder who and what he was. She didn’t have a wolf so she sure as hell didn’t deserve a strong being like him, a human would have been more fitting. I waited for the dark handsome man to leave before kneeling on the ground next to Athena. Closing my eyes and clearing my mind just as grandfather had taught me, I held my hands over my sister’s unconscious body willing my magic into them as I held them over each wound the rouges gave her. I felt sick to my stomach at the sight of Athena, I had watched our pack warriors train along with countless challenges, but not once had I ever seen a beating as bad as this. There was blood everywhere, she had a stab wound to her abdomen, a slit that went from her knee to her ankle and two black swollen eyes. Had I not obtained the power to heal her she would have like
Athena’s POVMy stomach was in knots, I felt like an imposter. Standing in front of the mirror I just stared at my reflection, I didn’t look like me in fact no, this isn’t me. Mum had arranged for stylists to do mine and Vanessa’s makeup, I didn’t wear it normally for I felt more comfortable in my natural state, that way I didn’t stand out and could remain invisible. I had dark smokey eyeshadow, eyeliner, blusher and bright pink lipstick, though why my makeup was this bright was beyond me. The stylist was given instructions to not leave until I had been ‘dolled up’. To please my mum, I kept my mouth shut and just let her get on with it, I wouldn’t be at the ball for long anyway.Taking a quick glance at the time I knew if I didn’t head down soon then my mum would physically come and get me. I stood in front of the door my hand trembling as it gripped onto the brass doorknob. C