ODINStanding on the other side of the glass door, I watched him.His shivering figure huddled outside in the storm, barely holding himself upright. The doors and windows of this house were all glass. One-way glass. So I could see everything outside, yet he couldn’t see me within. I'd been watching him the entire time since the storm began, since the rain turned intense and the fragile roof of his shack gave in.As I had expected, he came to me for shelter.The wealthy human trash, Damon Darcy, reduced to nothing but a trembling figure. A man who would manipulate and ruin innocent life when he gets tired of them but now kneel in order to save his own pitiful life.His fist hit the door weakly. "Are you asleep?" he called out, his
ZEUSA sudden crack of lightning split the sky and its roar vibrated through the air. Startled, I broke eye contact with the Alpha and turned to see the damage with wide eyes. The bolt had struck the tree I had been sleeping under not too long ago. My heart pounded as the realization hit me, if I’d stayed there, I would be dead.Instinctively backing away, I stumbled, only to feel my back collide with something solid. I froze.It was him. The Alpha. He was standing right behind me.“Follow me,” he whispered, his deep voice brushing against my ear like a sinister caress.A shiver ran down my spine as the heat of his breath sent an involuntary jolt through my body. I turned quickly to face him, only to find that he’d already walked ahead.I grabbed his wrist to stop him. “Where?”He tilted his head slightly, his brown eyes drifting to my hand before meeting mine. “To the house,” he simply stated.My heart raced, unsure whether it was from the storm or his words. “Are you helping me? Why
ZEUSI bolted downstairs, my feet barely touching the steps, and locked myself in the bathroom. My chest heaved with uneven breaths, my face burning red-hot with embarrassment. Of all the absurdities in the world, this had to top the list.Me, Zeus, a man who barely spared a second glance at a woman…into him? My kidnapper? Impossible.But then, my eyes dropped to the undeniable bulge in my pants, and my fists clenched in frustration. My traitorous body had betrayed me. The thing that wouldn’t stir for a naked woman sauntering by was now painfully, shamelessly hard due to his
ZEUSAs his lips crashed into mine, time seemed to still. My eyes widened in shock, my heart jolting as though struck by a lightning bolt of disbelief. His beautiful brown eyes burned into mine with such intensity that I forgot how to breathe, let alone react. Was this real? The enemy I sought to manipulate, the man whose trust I so carefully schemed to gain… kissed me with a want so raw it left me unmoored.I had prepared myself for many scenarios, but not this. Was it truly that easy?Yet, as the heat of his lips seared into mine, I felt a wave of confusion, then surrender. The softness was disarming, the warmth consuming, and I found myself drawn deeper, no longer caring where the line between the game and reality blurred. He pressed harder, pulling me from my stunned daze.“Having second thoughts about your resignation?” he murmured against my lips when he did not get a response, his voice a dangerous caress.My heart raced anew, each beat betraying my composure. For the first ti
ZEUSSuddenly, his lips parted from mine. The absence of their warmth made me open my eyes. His gaze had shifted, becoming unfocused, and distant. He was in front of me, but something about him seemed… absent, as though his body remained while his soul was elsewhere.My chest tightened with unease. What had happened?Then it clicked. This was the same look Cade had worn that day, the one he’d explained was caused by a mind-link, a telepathic connection werewolves used to communicate. I’d thought he was messing with me at the time, but now? Seeing it happen again, I couldn’t deny the truth of it.I got off his lap, staring at him with mixed feelings. What other things did
ZEUSHis? Did this guy just declare me, a man, as "HIS" in front of all of these people? Was he not worried about being judged or losing face? Or was he simply that shameless?“Alpha,” Cade’s voice shattered the heavy silence, drawing my attention to him.He had clearly rushed over, while his expression was a mix of disbelief and shock. His wide eyes darted between me and the Alpha’s tentacle-like arm curled around my waist. It was obvious what had brought Cade here…me.But it was not just Cade, all the other wolves were staring, their gazes laced with confusion, curiosity, and something else I couldn’t quite place. Their scrutiny hit me like an icy splash of water, the sudden realization sent a chill down my spine. I was still in his arms, really proving that I was his!I immediately pulled away from the Alpha, desperate to avoid giving them another reason to misread the situation. I stole a glance at the Alpha realising he was staring down at me.“Alpha,” Cade called out, drawing th
ZEUSWhen I returned to Cade, I discreetly slipped the key into my pocket, my body cold with disbelief. I stole from the Alpha. The thought echoed in my mind, each repetition sending a chill down my spine. I couldn’t believe I had done something so reckless. Worse, I knew it wouldn’t take him long to realize the key was missing. If not, when he figured it out, he would tear me apart.I had to escape. Quickly, but Cade was a problem.His gaze dropped to the thousand dollars in my hand, his expression twisted.“Follow me,” he muttered, turning sharply on his heel.I pressed my lips into a thin line, swallowing the urge to snap back, and followed, keeping my
ZEUSThe Alpha stepped behind me, his presence overwhelming as he spoke to the old alpha, “Every male born to your bloodline will celebrate his eighteenth birthday here, right before your eyes, and receive their gift at the end.”With those words, he pressed my hand to the handle of the knife, forcing it to hover over the young man’s throat.“What are you doing?” I gasped, panic seizing my voice.The old Alpha lost control, his cries turning frantic as he crawled closer. “No! Stop this! Let him go! Please, I’m begging you!”“Let go of my hand! Let go!!” I screamed when the knife was pressed against the boy’s throat.The Alpha tilted his head, his gaze locking onto mine. There was no warmth in his eyes,
ZEUSI just wanted to help him. I just wanted to give him food and shelter. I just…But when I rolled over in my sleep, I woke up to a nightmare.I froze. My body frozen, my mind refusing to process the horror unfolding before me. I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t move.For a long, paralyzing moment, all I could do was stare.Then something snapped inside me.I lunged forward, shoving my father away from Gary with all the strength I had.Gary had already passed out, his small body limp and motionless on the floor.I reached for him,
ZEUSMy fingers trembled at my sides. "Shut your mouth, Gary."He glanced at my shaking hand before his cold stare met mine once more. Then, his lips parted into a slow, wicked grin."So you really have found someone, huh? Someone that you think is more important than me?"Before I could react, he grabbed a brick from the ground and hurled it at me. "HOW DARE YOU!!!"I didn’t move.The brick struck my head, splitting my skin. Warm blood oozed down the side of my face, fast and thick. But the pain barely registered.Gary’s fury exploded as he screamed at me. "YOU FUCKING CRIMINAL! YOU MONSTER!
ZEUSThe day I came home from school and found my mother lying lifeless on the kitchen floor was still etched into my memory like a scar that never fades. My father, a drunk even then, barely acknowledged her death. From the funeral to the burial, he remained the same. A man drowning in alcohol and indifference. He already had a mistress outside our home, along with a daughter, so my mother’s death meant nothing to him. But for me, it changed everything. That was the day I became the new target of his abuse.By the age of thirteen, I had already grown accustomed to a life of servitude. Every day, I woke up early to cook, clean, and take care of the house before and after school. Every night, I braced myself for the beating that followed my father’s drunken return.That night was no different. I left the
ZEUSAfter Odin left, I spent some time playing with the baby until she drifted off to sleep again. Once she was settled under the caretaker’s watchful eye, I hurried straight to the kitchen.Hidden beneath a pile of neatly stacked dish towels was the smartphone I had stashed away. Jay’s phone.I couldn’t thank him enough for this favor. He never questioned why I needed it, simply handing it over and telling me I could return it whenever I wanted.Now was my chance.With Odin around, I hadn’t dared take the chance to use it. But now? Now I had to.I switched on the phone and immediately dialed a number, but not Gary’s.Hi
ZEUS"You would not like the old Odin."Odin’s words echoed in my mind all night, refusing to let me rest. The next day as I stood in the kitchen, stirring the pot, I barely noticed when the heat came close to searing me until the sting snapped me back to reality. I yelped, jerking my hand away just in time before I got burned.With a shaky breath, I turned off the stove and gripped the edge of the counter. What the hell had last night been about? Odin had looked at me like he was certain I was hiding something. Dead serious.He wasn’t wrong.When I returned to Odin that day, I had a plan. First, to prove to him
ODINAfter settling matters with the Council, I left with Damon and the baby.They had acted on their own accord and killed the baby’s mother, so I made sure they took care of her last rites. The child’s identity was erased from all records. officially, she was already dead. This way, she could have a new future, a new name… a new life.The entire ride back, I couldn’t help but watch Damon’s face. He was smiling…a rare, genuine smile as he held the baby in his arms. I had never seen him this happy.“Do you like babies?” I asked, keeping my eyes on the road.Damon glanced at me. “Actually, this is the first baby I’ve ever held, so I don’t know if I like babies in general&hell
ZEUSBefore I could react, the werewolf grabbed my collar, yanking me closer. “Don’t be cocky just because you’re with Alpha Romano! Meddling in our business will get you killed.”Jay was about to intervene, but before he could, I slammed my forehead into the man’s nose with all my strength. He howled in pain, stumbling back with blood pouring from his nose.I smirked. “You know who I’m with, yet you still dare to underestimate me?”The werewolf’s fury turned into hesitation.I turned to the woman, helping her to her feet. “Whatever twisted business you’re involved in, I won’t let you kill this baby,” I declared.
ZEUSBy late morning, we had driven out of Romano territory. The journey was long, yet thrilling, especially when Odin stopped by a cave he had discovered while hunting with his father at the age of nine. He even taught me how to catch a fish with my bare hands! It required a special skill and technique, and I could tell this man could survive in the wild without any modern facilities.Before we left home, I had packed some sandwiches. We ate them inside the cave, laughing and chatting about random things before continuing our journey.As we drove, curiosity got the better of me. “By the way, why are you taking me with you? Am I even allowed to be there?”Odin glanced at me with a smirk. “I was afraid you’d get homesick, so I thought about bringing you al
ZEUSIt had been three days, and still no message from Gary. I stood under the shower, lost in thought. Where had things gone wrong? Uncertainty gnawed at me, making it impossible to stay calm. I had to find a way to contact him.Wearing a bathrobe, I stepped out of the bathroom, only to find Cade entering the bedroom at the same time.“Alpha…” he started but trailed off when he realized Odin wasn’t here.What caught my attention, though, was the envelope in his hand, the one he quickly shoved into his pocket, almost as if he were hiding it. What was that about?“It seems the Alpha isn’t here,” he said awkwardly.I nodded, noticing how he struggled to ad