ZEUS
Suddenly, 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,
ZEUS“What the actual fuck did I just do?” The words burst from my lips the moment I jolted awake, my hand flying up to clamp over my mouth. My eyes shot wide, the events of last night crashing down on me like a tidal wave.I kissed him.I kissed my kidnapper.A werewolf.“Ahhh, fuck!” I groaned, pulling my hand away in horror. My head spun with the sheer stupidity of it all. My plan was simple: get close enough to escape. Earn his trust, fake submission, and seize the right moment to run. Yet somewhere along the way, I’d thrown that script into the fire and kissed him like I was auditioning for a ro
ZEUS“You didn’t make one,” he replied matter-of-factly, as though this was entirely my fault.I stared at him in disbelief. “Okay, so why not eat at Cade’s or one of your loyal wolves’ houses? Aren’t you their Alpha? Their god? They’re practically throwing themselves at your feet for attention. I’ve seen it.”The tease slipped out before I could stop it, but I regretted it immediately. His expression darkened, a frown creasing his brow as his entire demeanor shifted.“Why are you pushing me toward others?” he asked, his tone sharper now, tinged with something I couldn’t quite place.I blinked, stunned by his sudden change
ZeusThe sudden lick of his tongue and the desire to bite me froze me in place, my heart spiraling out of control. I found myself drowning in his words, and the warmth of his tongue against my skin ignited reactions I couldn’t suppress.That’s when Cade suddenly entered. “Alpha, Lex is back. He wants…” He stopped mid-sentence, his gaze locking on the Alpha, whose face was buried in my neck.My eyes widened in shock, and I immediately pulled away. Cade looked between us, surprise flashing across his face before he quickly masked it.“What about Lex?” the Alpha asked, his tone cold as steel, his eyes sharp as he met Cade’s gaze.Cade cleared his throat and replied, “Lex has something important to inform you. He’s asking for an audience.”
ODINExiting the packhouse, I strode straight into the office where Lex waited with the letter. Though young and lacking strength in battle, Lex had a sharp mind. Perfect for strategy. I often used him as my proxy in meetings where brains mattered more than brawn.“What’s the matter?” I asked, taking my seat.Lex stepped forward, placing the letter on my desk. “Alpha, when I went to deliver the message to the Opal Moon Pack, Alpha Mario was there.”“Oh…” I leaned back, a smirk tugging at the corner of my lips. Mario, Alpha John’s nephew. It was his fortune to not have been John’s son; otherwise, he wouldn’t be breathing. “He could
ODIN“Hey, Mr. Alpha!” he called, jogging after me. “Wait for me!”I climbed the stairs without looking back, but he persisted. “Why are you so angry?”I myself did not know why I was so angry.‘Tell me,” he pressed.Pausing abruptly, I turned, and he bumped into my chest.“Who said you could leave the house?” I pinned him with a cold stare. “Do you think you’re on vacation? Wandering around my pack, befriending my people like a tourist? Do I need to remind you of your position?”
ZEUSExiting the office, I slipped the $1000 bill securely into my pocket, carefully adding it to the small stash of bills I’d already collected. My fingers brushed against the growing pile—$3000 now. A genuine smile spread across my face. It’s growing. Day by day. For a moment, the gravity of my situation felt lighter. But… the feeling of his finger brushing against the skin of my waist was still there. I could not help but run my finger over it, his handsome face appearing in front of my eyes.“Hey!”Ekim’s voice startled me, as she jumped in front of me, grinning brightly.I couldn’t help but chuckle. “I thought you forgot about showing me arou
ODIN“Hey, Mr. Alpha!” he called, jogging after me. “Wait for me!”I climbed the stairs without looking back, but he persisted. “Why are you so angry?”I myself did not know why I was so angry.‘Tell me,” he pressed.Pausing abruptly, I turned, and he bumped into my chest.“Who said you could leave the house?” I pinned him with a cold stare. “Do you think you’re on vacation? Wandering around my pack, befriending my people like a tourist? Do I need to remind you of your position?”
ODINExiting the packhouse, I strode straight into the office where Lex waited with the letter. Though young and lacking strength in battle, Lex had a sharp mind. Perfect for strategy. I often used him as my proxy in meetings where brains mattered more than brawn.“What’s the matter?” I asked, taking my seat.Lex stepped forward, placing the letter on my desk. “Alpha, when I went to deliver the message to the Opal Moon Pack, Alpha Mario was there.”“Oh…” I leaned back, a smirk tugging at the corner of my lips. Mario, Alpha John’s nephew. It was his fortune to not have been John’s son; otherwise, he wouldn’t be breathing. “He could
ZeusThe sudden lick of his tongue and the desire to bite me froze me in place, my heart spiraling out of control. I found myself drowning in his words, and the warmth of his tongue against my skin ignited reactions I couldn’t suppress.That’s when Cade suddenly entered. “Alpha, Lex is back. He wants…” He stopped mid-sentence, his gaze locking on the Alpha, whose face was buried in my neck.My eyes widened in shock, and I immediately pulled away. Cade looked between us, surprise flashing across his face before he quickly masked it.“What about Lex?” the Alpha asked, his tone cold as steel, his eyes sharp as he met Cade’s gaze.Cade cleared his throat and replied, “Lex has something important to inform you. He’s asking for an audience.”
ZEUS“You didn’t make one,” he replied matter-of-factly, as though this was entirely my fault.I stared at him in disbelief. “Okay, so why not eat at Cade’s or one of your loyal wolves’ houses? Aren’t you their Alpha? Their god? They’re practically throwing themselves at your feet for attention. I’ve seen it.”The tease slipped out before I could stop it, but I regretted it immediately. His expression darkened, a frown creasing his brow as his entire demeanor shifted.“Why are you pushing me toward others?” he asked, his tone sharper now, tinged with something I couldn’t quite place.I blinked, stunned by his sudden change
ZEUS“What the actual fuck did I just do?” The words burst from my lips the moment I jolted awake, my hand flying up to clamp over my mouth. My eyes shot wide, the events of last night crashing down on me like a tidal wave.I kissed him.I kissed my kidnapper.A werewolf.“Ahhh, fuck!” I groaned, pulling my hand away in horror. My head spun with the sheer stupidity of it all. My plan was simple: get close enough to escape. Earn his trust, fake submission, and seize the right moment to run. Yet somewhere along the way, I’d thrown that script into the fire and kissed him like I was auditioning for a ro
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,
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
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