Raiden’s pov
Certain classes were mandatory, but there were some you could choose from. Of course, I go to every Alpha class the academy provides, taking full advantage of my time here.
It was also a great way to train with other alpha heirs. After a while, it gets pretty boring sparring with the same people. We with alpha genes are built differently, and we’re a lot stronger than the average wolf.
So far, nobody has been able to beat me in a sparring match, but that might change once some of these here get their wolves.
When we get our wolf, we grow even stronger. We’ll be able to shift, mindlink our pack, and more. I can’t wait.
I wonder what my wolf will be like. In some cases, their personalities match those of their human counterparts, but sometimes they’re polar opposites. Whatever the Moon Goddess deems necessary, I guess. Same goes for our mates.
And after the day I had, I need to blow off some steam.
I have no clue why it doesn’t bother Zev that I keep annoying our little mouse. I’ve tried flirting, touching her, and teasing her.
It’s fun to see her react, even though her reactions are very small. A little blush here and there, a little scent of arousal whenever I touched her, a look of annoyance. Sometimes she’d flinch or look frightened. But she never said anything or did anything to stop me.
Maybe it’s wrong of me to push her buttons like that, but it’s frustrating to see someone this weak. Why won’t she stick up for herself?
Is there a limit to what I can do before she stops me? Before she says something?
Even the way she talks. She only talks in short sentences, barely loud enough to hear. She hides away, making herself look even smaller.
It’s ridiculous.
I have no clue why it bothers me so much, but I can’t stop trying to get under her skin.
Yeah, it would be great if Zev swooped in and saved our little mouse from me. Claim her as his and finally get laid. But it’s not just about him.
Maybe I just can’t stand weak people. I don’t know.
“You’re distracted,” George said, before trying to punch me in the face. Usually, he would be face down on the mat already.
I quickly stopped George, hitting him against the ribs three times before tackling him to the floor. Even distracted, I can beat his ass with ease.
While drinking a bottle of water and watching the rest spar, Dylan joined me. The guy is a jerk and can’t take a hint. I’ve insulted him numerous times, but he keeps trying to hang out with me.
“Seen any of the new girls? Fresh meat, am I right?”
“Yeah.” There was no point in having an actual conversation with this douche.
“You were hanging around with that short girl, right? She’s just the right height for a giant like you,” he joked. “She doesn’t even need to get on her knees to suck your dick.”
I slapped the bottle of water out of his hands, making it spill all over the floor. “Shut the fuck up.”
Dylan threw his hands up, as if he were surrendering, “just a joke, man.”
I growled, “your face is just a joke, man. Leave me alone. We’re not friends and never will be.”
Dylan got up and stormed off, like a damn child. He usually doesn’t bother me this much, but that joke was rude.
I ran a few laps around the track before going back to our room to shower. Zev was already there. On Mondays, he has a few college-level classes he takes to get a jump start on college. Zev is dead set on becoming a successful businessman.
I’ve asked him to be my beta several times, actually, but he always declines. So the son of the current beta, twenty-year-old Stephen, will become my beta once I take over. He’s a nice guy, but it would be so much better to run the pack with my best friend.
“I’ll hop into the shower, and we’ll go eat.” I said, to which he nodded. He was busy writing in his journal. Was he writing about Atalanta?
“Dear Diary, I met a girl. She has big eyes, a cute butt, and is far too skinny. I might break her if I sleep with her, which will be no problem because I plan to stay a big old virgin until I die. The end.”
Or maybe he was complaining about me.
“Dear diary, Raiden is making me tutor this beautiful girl. I can’t believe how mean he is. How dare he try to set me up? Doesn’t he know my penis isn’t ready to be touched yet?”
I chuckled to myself. I had walked into Zev jerking off a few times, so I knew he wasn’t totally opposed to sex.
Speaking of jerking off. Maybe that would release some of the tension that I still had. Sparring hadn’t worked. And this usually does the trick.
My hand went to my dick, pumping it a few times while closing my eyes. I tried to imagine a beautiful woman down on all fours. Her ass sticking out in the air, her pussy glistening and ready for me to take.
My dick was hard as I fastened the pace, now picturing a woman down on her knees, taking most of my dick into her mouth. Saliva dripped down her chin while she was choking, but she kept going. Her hands were skillfully working my balls.
Her big blue eyes looked up at me, staring at me as if she were asking if she was doing a good job. Her lips locked around my big cock.
She was doing a great job; my little mouse was sucking my dick like a pro.
I ejaculated against the tiles before realizing I had just fantasized about the girl I was setting Zev up with.
It didn’t matter. It was just a fantasy. I had thought about countless women while jerking off. It didn’t mean anything.
When I got out of the shower, I walked into my room with nothing but a towel on. I dropped it on the floor to get dressed. Zev was used to seeing me naked, so he didn’t even bat an eye.
“So you’re really making Atalanta eat every meal with us?” Zev asked while I was sticking my head through the hole of the t-shirt I planned to wear.
“Until you fall madly in love... Yes.” I joked.
“Raiden…”
“Zev….”
“Seriously?”
I shrugged my shoulders, “look at her. It won’t kill her to eat a bit more. What’s the big deal? We have people join us for food all the time.”
“Yeah, but none that stay for every meal.” Zev replied. “It’s like you’re trying to torment her. And I’m not sure it’s to get under my skin or hers. But trust me, whatever you’re planning, it won’t work. I am not falling for Atalanta, and I am sticking to my plan.”
“You know, it wasn’t just losing your mom that made your dad the way he is now.” I started. “Many people lose their mate, and none of them do what he did, -“
“Don’t please.” Zev stopped me from finishing. “Let’s just get something to eat.”
“Fine.” If Zev didn’t want to talk, I wouldn’t force him. He has his journal, and my mom sent him to therapy when he was younger. The more I try to talk to him about his dad, the more it makes him shut down. So I’ll let it go. For now.
When we got to the mess hall, Suzie and Atalanta were already there. Suzie had a big meal in front of her, and Atalanta was chewing on some bread.
“You didn’t even wait!” I said, throwing my hands up in the air.
“Get over yourself, Raiden. I was hungry.” Suzie replied, while the little mouse flinched once again.
I walked towards her, bending over her small frame to see what she was eating. "So, what are you eating today?”
“It’s just, -“ I grabbed it from her hands.
“You're not eating this. Just sit tight, little mouse. I’ll get you something. We need to let the rest of the body match that ass of yours.”
Zev sighed and shook his head, but he followed behind me anyway. “So you’re going to buy every meal for her?”
“If she keeps bringing food fit for a rodent, then yes.”
I got her some lasagna and a salad, while I got myself three main courses and a few sides. Training had made me hungry.
Zev once again grabbed some extra deserts. He has a big sweet tooth, always has. But I knew not all of them were meant for him. He felt the need to feed her too.
I placed the items in front of her, “eat up. O and Zev’s got you some desert again.”
Once again, Atalanta began eating a baby-sized bite of her meal. She took a small bite of the lasagna, closed her eyes for a second, and moaned softly. Shit, that was hot.
I knew Zev noticed it too, because he stopped eating for a second, his fork hanging in the air with food still on it while he stared.
Then she took another small bite. I know people don’t all eat as fast as I do, but damn, by the time she’s finished with half of it, the rest will be cold.
“Don’t make me feed you again. Pick up the pace.” I threatened, and her eyes went wide before a blush came on her face.
“Or did you like it when I helped you eat?” I teased the little tomato across from me. “We can take turns. I’ll do the airplane, and Zev will be the car.”
Atalanta looked confused before shaking her head. “I will eat faster.”
I picked up a piece of bread, bringing it to her lips like an airplane. “Open up, little mouse. Here comes the airplane.” I even made plane noises.
“Leave her alone, Raiden.” Suzie growled.
Fine. Whatever. More people were joining our table anyway, and they started to talk to me.
Once I finished my food, I looked over to see she had only eaten one-third of the lasagna. Werewolves eat like crazy. There’s always food in the packhouse because we require a lot of food to keep up our energy for shifting, sparring, and fighting.
But this little girl was eating less than a child would. Even Joy would have finished her meal in no time, and she turned twelve last week. That's why Zev and I weren't here last week. I wasn't missing my only sister's birthday party. Joy already taller than our little mouse.
I took the lasagna away from her, shoving the desert that was still left towards her, while I kept talking to the rest.
Atalanta began to eat, licking her lips when some of the chocolate syrup landed on them. She took another bite, savoring the taste. I hoped she would make that little moan again, but sadly, she didn’t.
When she was finished with the small bowl, there was some chocolate still under her lower lip. Without thinking, I reached out, wiping it off and licking my finger clean.
Zev stared at me, but I ignored him and kept talking. Suzie was speaking to Atalanta a bit, who kept replying in short sentences. Nobody else seemed that interested in speaking to her.
Even Zev kept his distance, but his eyes kept wandering over to hers.
“Be here tomorrow at seven for breakfast,” I told Atalanta before getting up. Zev and I had plans to play video games tonight.
She nodded her head and looked down, while Suzie started whispering in her ear.
Part of me felt like eavesdropping, but I knew regardless of what Suzie was saying, Atalanta would be here tomorrow. She is far too scared to disobey me.
Atalanta’s pov“I can’t be there tomorrow,” Suzie whispered.“What do you mean?” I replied.“I have practice tomorrow. Very early. I’m sorry.”At the academy, they had special werewolf training, but they also had other teams you could join. One of them was tracks, where you, I guess, run on a track? They had a few other clubs; some weren’t athletic either, but since I wasn’t going to stay long, I had not looked into those.It wouldn’t help with my mission anyway. And I was already behind on homework since none of the werewolf classes were mentioned in the homeschooling I received. And even normal classes like math were hard for me because mom would often make me do chores while she taught Archer. She said I didn’t need to know any of that anyway.So I wouldn’t have the time to join a club, even if I wanted to.But this meant that I would be having breakfast with Raiden and Zev, and whoever else would join us, by myself.Thus far, Suzie has stuck up for me. I wasn’t sure why, but I rea
Zev’s pov“You’re going to lose!” I yelled as I started beating up his avatar, pushing buttons as fast as I could.Raiden smirked, “you’re never this competitive. Did something happen? Did I get under your skin? I can’t always step it up, you know. Maybe next mealtime, I will flirt a bit harder. Or maybe, -“I sighed, making Raiden stop midsentence. “Just stop it. It won’t work.”“You’re lying… You like our little mouse.”“If your aim is to get me to fall for her, why do you continue to call her ours?” I teased my friend back.He shrugged, “because she is. Until she’s not... when you claim her as yours."Goddess. Was he always this annoying?Yeah. He was, but it wasn’t usually directed at me. Raiden had always wanted me to meet girls, but he never worked this hard to make it happen. He had said a few things or tried to set me up on a double date, but most of the time it was just jokes and nothing more.But this? This felt different.I hadn’t even seen Raiden hang around a girl he had
Atalanta’s pov Raiden’s questions were making me nervous, and I didn’t even realize I was tapping my food. Lying didn’t come naturally to me. Being close to people didn’t feel normal to me. Having a normal conversation was already very strange since I was usually ignored. But I had done my best to remember my bio by heart. Did the hunter back home think I wouldn’t stand out? That I’d never have to answer even one of these questions? Did they see me as a mouse as well? Someone who’s small and can go wherever she wants without being noticed? Because, for some reason, these two men do notice me. They notice me far too well. Stay calm, Lana. I thought, trying to test the new nickname out. Raiden’s hand grabbed my upper leg, keeping it still. But it didn’t stay there. His large hands moved up and down, trying to calm me. But instead, it was doing something else. Did he notice how dangerously close his fingers came to my core each time his hand went up? Zev sat on my other side
Zev's povI was paying attention to class when Raiden moved Atalanta’s hair out of the way. She had a strappy dress on that was a few sizes too big. It reached just below her knees, but because of its size, it dipped down when she sat down, revealing a lot of her back.Although most of her hair was covering the skin, until Raiden moved it.He leaned forward, his chin resting on his right hand, while the left traced circles on her back.There were small scars on her back, different from the ones that happened during what she claimed was a cooking accident.Not touching the scars, Raiden circled around them. Atalanta began breathing heavy and slow, sounding like she would fall asleep any second.I wish I was the one touching her.No. No, I don’t.Focus on the class, Zev! I scolded myself.Yet when Atalanta didn’t know the answer, it was me who helped her. Not Raiden.The next class was without Atalanta, and it felt good to be able to pay attention without either Raiden or Atalanta distr
Raiden’s pov “Are you up for a date tonight? Or we could head straight to your room.” Lisa said seductively. While I normally like a woman who knows what she wants, some parts of me wanted to say no. The appeal just wasn’t there. But I had to prove to myself and to Zev that this wasn’t about that big, blue-eyed little mouse. That little timid woman who smells like lavender and something fruity. Mom always picks lavender, puts it in the palm of her hand, and rubs her hands together. I used to do it too; my hands would smell like lavender, and I love the scent. It’s like a reminder of my childhood. The packhouse garden is filled with lavender plants, and when the wind blows in the right direction, the whole air smells like it. Atalanta smelled like that, but there was a hint of something else that I couldn’t put my finger on. Something citrusy. It didn’t matter anyway. “Yeah, why not?” I replied, earning a smile from Lisa. She was one of the new students, and she had be
Zev's povI love Grace and Ethan, but they can be a bit overbearing sometimes. And she is just as intuitive as Raiden, always knowing when I’m not feeling well.But I actually didn’t mind calling her this time. I had enough ammunition to get her to focus on her son, if I needed to.Raiden called his mom to videocall, and she immediately picked up. “First of all, it’s really good to see you guys. Secondly, why don’t you text back?”“We’re kind of busy, mom... It's not like we're just sitting around doing nothing.” Raiden replied. I didn’t realize we both weren’t texting her back as frequently as we normally do.“Busy sleeping with every girl there?” Grace replied, raising her eyebrow at me.“Well, actually.” I teased Raiden. “He just cancelled a date to call you.”“Then there really must be something wrong.” Grace said, giving me a knowing wink.He rolled my eyes at me, “and Zev is seeing someone.”“I’m not!” Maybe I protested a bit too much, because Grace giggled at the two of us.“Who
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Raiden’s pov“So how long do you think it will take?” I asked after fucking my mate for the fourth time today. “Not that I’m complaining, but I’m not sure we can keep this up.”Atalanta giggled, “are you tired, Raiden?”“No!” I scoffed.“He is,” Zev said.“No, you are!” I shouted at my friend, who just came out of the shower.“I’m ready to go again and again.”Zev and Atalanta both laughed, “it’s fine to admit you’re tired.”“I’m not fucking tired!” I argued. “I just need, like, a tiny break. Just like a day or so? No, not even a day. Like an afternoon? Or an hour?”Atalanta kissed me, “I actually read it’s better not to do it too much because of something to do with sperm count? Once a day should be enough, but I was enjoying all the attention.”“Greedy little mate, aren’t you?” I replied, kissing her with passion as I slipped my tongue in.“Hey, you asked for a break!” Zev scoffed.“See! You’re worn out too,” I said, as I broke away from my beautiful mate.Zev shrugged, “fine. I am.
Zev’s pov“I’ve missed you!” Suzie said, as she gave Lana a big hug.“And what about me?” Raiden scoffed.“Yeah, not so much.” Suzie replied with a sly smile. “I actually like running this pack without you. It’s much easier.”“Shut up.” Raiden chuckled.“And Zev?” Lana asked as she let go of Suzie. Raiden immediately snatched our mate under his, tucket into his armpit. Greedy guy.‘Well, you did get her to yourself for two whole days…’ Rishi pointed out.“I missed Zev a bit.” Suzie admitted with a wink. “Mostly to help out with Ven. He was really busy all the time. I didn’t realize how much work you two do.”“Really?!” I jokingly scoffed. “We do most of the work!”“Uhm… I’m the damn Alpha. I do most of the work.” Raiden said, making himself even bigger than usual. If he were a gorilla, this would be the moment he’d slap his chest. Honestly, it wouldn’t surprise me if he still might do it.“Yeah, whatever you think, big guy.” Suzie said, as she rolled her eyes. “But tell me everything;
Raiden’s pov“Can we talk?” Zev asked me, as he stepped into my office.Suzie and our little wolf were out shopping. One of Atalanta’s brothers had a birthday coming up, and my mate was worried her gift wouldn’t be good enough.No matter how much Zev and I tried to reassure her, she was still worried.I didn’t really get it, but, well, I wasn’t raised by psychos.Things were well. Atalanta had asked me and Zev yesterday if we thought her dad would like it if she started calling him Dad instead of Tharon. We both said yes; that man obviously loved her. He's probably going to cry when she does call him dad.And so did the rest of the family.I must admit, Tharon’s mate Mara wasn’t exactly thrilled at first. It was just a shock to her to realize her mate had fathered a child with someone else. But like anyone, once she got to know Atalanta, she loved her.Her brothers were funny, though. Especially the oldest seemed very protective of Atalanta. And her little sisters love Atalanta and fo
Zev’s pov“So, how did it go this time?” I asked Lana.She smiled at me, a real smile with her eyes squinting and her cheeks so adorably round. “Good. Really good.”She has gone to see her father a few times now, and he has introduced her to the rest as well. Every time, either Raiden and I both went with her or one of us did. This time it was Raiden’s turn, while I kept an eye on the pack with Suzie and Stephen.Things were good. Not just between Lana and her father, but inside the pack as well. Even outside of the pack.We had formed a plan with our allies. We were done hiding from the hunters. We weren’t actively going to hunt them, but we were done playing defense.So the moment a hunter was spotted in one of our areas, we made it our mission to find the hunters and take them out. Soon the hunters started realizing their chances of actually beating us in a fair fight weren’t that high.Taking us out one by one was easy, but taking out an entire pack? None so easy at all.With Lana
Atalanta’s povMy head was still spinning from everything that had happened. It had been hard to focus on the meeting when I was replaying everything Alpha Tharon, my biological father, had said.He is either my dad or my stepdad. No, he doesn’t even deserve the title of dad in any way or form. That man who raised me, even though he’s dead now, still has an effect on me.My mother hated me, so did my brother, but there was something different about the way that man treated me. Maybe deep down he knew I wasn’t his.But now I have a chance. And part of me wonders how badly this will go when another thinks it can’t be worse than what that man that held the title dad all these years did.It can only go up, right?With Raiden and Zev by my side to keep me safe, there is only a chance things will be better, not worse.I am not used to feeling hopeful about my family.But for the first time in my life, I see my value and see that I deserve more than what I had.It felt nice to know that even
Raiden’s pov“Can I give you a hug?” Alpha Tharon asked Atalanta as soon as we stepped into my office.I growled, “no,” while Zev said, “how do you know you’re her father?” at the same time.We both felt very protective of our mate. None of her family had ever treated her right, so who was to say what Alpha Tharon would be like?From what I knew, he was an okay guy, but that didn’t mean shit right now.Atalanta softly spoke, ignoring us both, “maybe another time? Hugging is kind of new to me.”“What do you mean?” Alpha Tharon asked. “New to you how?”Atalanta smiled, “well, Beta Suzie was the first one to hug me this year. Since then I’ve gotten more hugs than I can count from these two and from some other people, but it’s not something that comes really naturally to me.”“Nobody ever hugged you before?” he whispered it almost, as he stood there staring ahead with his eyes wide.I took my seat, and Zev quickly grabbed a chair for Alpha Tharon to sit in; our little mouse didn’t need he