Hi! It's been a bit difficult to write. not only because we were pretty busy, but I bruised my ribs and have been pretty sore for the last few days. and then i got the news that I'm scheduled to get an operation tomorrow, so my head was kind of busy getting used to that idea as well. it's for a hernia in one of the scars from a previous operation when I had an ectopic pregnancy. it's a small operation, but still. i get put under and stay for half a day, if all goes well.
hi! I'm taking today off from writing because I had surgery yesterday. it all went well, although I did have a rough time staying awake. me and morfine are not friends. I always get dizzy and nauseous. Anyway, since it's the Netherlands, I will now self medicate with Tylenol, and that's it. lol. and I got my period! so yeah, that's great. I'm fine, though. Just need to relax today. I got picked up by my husband and boys, and they were so sweet, carrying my bag and being very gentle and worried about me. will update soon. lots of love, Naomi
Raiden’s pov‘What are you doing?’ Dad asked as I marched to his office with Atalanta on my arm.I've had enough of waiting for whatever Steve has planned. I’m not just going to sit here and do nothing.Dad stared at me, ‘so you’re just going to blow everything up instead?’Basically. Waiting for Steve to do whatever he’s planning to do is not something I have the patience for. Now that I understand Zev's intentions, I am eager to speed things along.To hell with all of them.Steve and whoever is following him.I don’t get why dad’s not just throwing them all out.‘The hunters…’ Atlas reminded me.O yeah, we can’t throw people out of our pack in case the hunters capture, kill, or use them for their weird half-bred baby-making schemes.Well, I’m not sitting around anymore.I’m lighting a fire under all their asses and getting to the bottom of everything that’s been going on. And I’m having fun acting like an aggressive fool while doing it.It’s not often I can say whatever the fuck I wa
Atalanta;s pov“I can’t wait for my birthday, because this is ridiculous. Now everyone can mindlink, but me and I just need to drive around with Zev like nothing is happening.” Suzie sighed before leaving my room.We had agreed it was better that Zev did what Steve had asked him, not to draw suspicion.It would also keep them out of harm's way, but neither me nor Raiden told them that.It was like something unspoken between the two of us. Raiden and I both knew our plan, if that’s even what you can call it, could fail.We were hoping the pack would have our back and not that of their beta. But they don’t even know me.‘They know Raiden, and this will be a chance for them to get to know you,’ Artemis reminded me.As someone who grew up hardly ever leaving the house, I didn’t get to know many of my fellow hunters until I came back from Ardale. When I did, they all hated me, so there wasn’t really a chance to get close to anyone.Here, things were different. Raiden knew his pack, as did t
Zev’s pov“Where are you going?” Stephen asked, his gaze shifting more towards Suzie than towards me.“Just for a drive.” I replied casually.“Today? With everything that just happened? I thought you were mad at Zev." Stephen continued to ask Suzie.“I’m not anymore. He explained things, and now he is taking me shopping.” Suzie said with a big smile. “Want to come?”“No.” Stephen immediately said. “Stop lying. Everyone is hiding shit from me, and it’s getting old, but I thought you were different. You never lie to me. Even when the truth hurts, you tell me it. It's one of the things I like about you most.”I really should not be here for this talk, but since we’re standing near my car, there isn’t really anywhere I can go.Suzie sighed, “sorry, Ven. It’s not that I don’t trust you, but...”“But, what? Is it about my dad?” Stephen asked. He looked so defeated. I've grown to like the guy, and this situation is unfair. He’s never shown he thinks the same way his dad does, and even Steve s
Raiden’s povWhen dad was injured, we all helped out. I took on a lot of Alpha responsibilities, so I kind of knew already what the job entailed.Or so I thought.This week, I took on the role of the Alpha after burying Steve in a private funeral and determining the punishment for everyone who joined him.Dad agreed to temporarily replace Steve with Suzie's help and be my beta so I could get used to being the alpha when I take over. We’re just waiting for Suzie’s birthday.It turns out being an alpha is fucking boring most of the time.It’s so much paperwork; it’s listening to people’s complaints. It’s… It’s bullshit, that’s what it is.Why does the strongest man in the pack just sit around on his ass all day behind a computer and do things others are capable of as well?>I get having final say in things, but damn, this is like running a business.Zev should do this!Atlas chuckled at my displeasure, ‘maybe he should.’Speak of the devil, and he appears, because a moment after this th
Zev’s pov“This is weird, right?” I laughed awkwardly.Lana joined me in giggling anxiously, “it is a bit.”“Well, you look beautiful. I love the dress; it’s a nice shade of blue. It matches your eyes." I said, attempting to alleviate some of the tension.I have been mindlinking her compliments the last few days and have loved seeing how it made her blush. It’s been harder not to touch her when I see her or tell her I love her. But I’m trying to go slow.Not as slow as Raiden would like, though. But that’s not my problem tonight.“Raiden picked it, -“ her eyes widened. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to make things tense.”I shook my head and patted her hand that was laying on the table, trying to reassure her that things were fine. “He’s your mate. It’s okay. We can talk about him.”“Okay,” Lana smiled at me cautiously.“I mean, knowing Raiden, he’s probably mindlinked you fifty times already since you’ve been here.” I joked. Lana smelled like Raiden. Like sex, soap, and her own amazing scent.
Raiden’s pov“You’re not going to mindlink her, are you?" Dad warned me. He was one of the few people I had told about Atalanta’s date.Damn, that was exactly what I wanted to do from the moment I sat down for dinner.Suzie and Stephen sat next to each other, dampening everyone’s mood. I mean, my cranky ass didn’t do anything to make the mood better either.But Goddess Stephen seems depressed. Like he hasn’t slept or showered in days.Hopefully his new job will work.“So, Stephen.” I started, ignoring my dad, who was trying to say more with his eyes.Stephen growled at me before quickly lowering his neck. It can’t be easy sitting at the table with the man who killed your father.“Sorry, Raiden. Yes, what did you want to ask?” Stephen said, holding hands with my future beta.I had made their relationship harder; I knew that. But that wasn’t really my concern. I wanted what was best for my pack. And for me as an alpha.And Stephen working with me wasn’t it. It’s just not.“Zev and I had
Atalanta’s povI’ve never told either of my mates this, and I might never do so, because there’s already so much tension and comparison.But I think I might have fallen in love with Zev before I did with Raiden.However, Zev wasn’t ready for love. And I would never have been brave enough to try and hit on him. I was too busy with the mission, too busy leading a double life, to even think about such a thing.Besides, back then I had no confidence, so the idea that someone liked me back, well, that was just ridiculous.When I had overheard them talking about me, it just proved me right.I fell for them for different reasons. With Raiden, I felt protected; I still do. And he has a way of making me feel sexy and wanted that nobody else has.He can look at me like I’m his favorite snack, his favorite person to adore and to ravish. He gives me confidence in myself. Not just about the way I look; he sees past that.Raiden has always been able to tell when I am lying or hiding something. But h