Ares PovThe cold air makes me shiver. I wasn't in my clothes and I was wet and a maniac was standing in front of me. 'Allison!'. I remember what happened. She knocked me out and gave me this twat.“What? Are you too big to say hi now?” He asked sarcastically. I try pulling at the chains so I can wrap my hands around his neck and squeeze the life out of him.“Don't waste your time. I had these modified for you.” He winked “especially after your growth. Tell me, what exactly can you do now?”“Release me and I can show you”“You know, it's very unladylike to threaten someone. Didn't your parents ever teach you that?” He then answered himself “oh, that's right. You don't have one. Your parents are dead and the other don't really care” he tuts“What do you want?” I finally asked.“Your powers. See if you had told me about them before, I wouldn't have rejected you and ended up killing people searching for you.” He sighed “all those deaths are your fault.”“Well I can't share what I don't h
I've been mulling over telling the main psychopath that his partner was another contender at my throat or waiting to see who'll rip who out first before I have my chance with the last man standing.After she graciously shared her plans with me, she forced something into my mouth and made me swallow it. She said it won't kill me. It was to help survive Maverick's incoming wrath. I lost consciousness after that.I have no idea what day it is. My sense of time has already been misplaced since Allison knocked me out. I'm not sure if it's been two days or more.After last night, I've been getting injected with wolfsbane every four hours. I was weak, both mentally and physically. No matter how hard I try to contact Jason, I just can't seem to reach him. It's like there's a fog between our connections. I also can't reach Athena. I can feel at the back of my mind, but she felt so out of reach.I don't even remember the last time I ate. Coupled with the wolfsbane, I doubt my body can take anym
Jason's Pov“She's gone…” I sighed “she's been gone for four days now. I don't know how she is or what he's doing to her” I felt helpless in this situation. This is the longest I've been without breathing her in or smiling at her or just talking to her.The full moon was three days away. We planned to take Adriana out then go for a run together, but that can't happen now anymore.“We'll find her” Luke said, trying to reassure me, but it just wasn't working.“We haven't found anything!” I yelled at him “we already checked the last place he was seen and tracked him everywhere he went and he was not there” he knew we were gonna come for her and the bastard made sure to clear his tracks. If it wasn't for Justin and Josh, we might have not even found anything.“Let Cole do his thing. Trust him to do this right. He knows what's at stake” Luke said, slowly.I don't know what to think anymore. I've exhausted almost all my choices and it's making me frustrated.“I've been patient enough and it
“Luke, send a message to Killian and Cain. Have them meet me here.” I said “tell the we have something”“Josh” I turned to him “find Carlton and him give me the number of how many men we can spare” I instructed.“Cole. I'll need you to hand over some of your work duties to someone else.” I said “I'll have Luke stay behind, while you come with me” “No man. I'm not letting you walk into a possible trap alone” Luke protested immediately.“It's not a trap if we already plan for it” I retorted. “But we can discuss that later. Let's get to it.” I nodded at everyone. “Thanks Cole”He single handedly fueled the hope that was burning out already. I was getting desperate and it wouldn't be long until I did something desperate. I couldn't lose her too.They all left and got to work on what I asked while I came up with possible strategies. ***I had to open my dad's old mini conference room he had built in so he could talk to all the important persons around the pac
Cole, Josh, Carlton and I gathered in my office for the final preparations before the others get here tomorrow. “The strongest entrance will be the one within the mountains and it could also be the easiest” Cole began, pointing out the drawn map his insider got his hands on. “it is heavily defended, but the guards could get lax”“They don't believe someone could come from there” Josh pointed out.“We'll exploit that weakness,” Carlton declared. He was confident he could do it. “We'll just need to coordinate with some Jade wolf pack guys to pull it off”“Okay.” I agreed with him “Josh, you'll lead your group from the second entry. Find the person helping him and get rid of her” I pointed it on the map. “And Cole you're with me. We are using the first entry point” I said.He nodded without protest. Cole might be spending more time at the office, but he always kept up with his training. His strength was almost, if not equal to that of Carlton.“Once you're in, I'll need you to find Ares
Ares Pov“I've told you. I don't know,'' I said tiredly. We officially graduated from electric shock to wolfsbane injection for every answer. I was weaker than I was when I came, but I managed to convince him not to bring my parents.It's three days until the full moon. Two days and some hours if we are really counting. Two and half days to my death if I don't do something about it. The thought of Jason and little Adriana is the only thing giving me strength each time I feel like giving up.“And I've told you, you can end this. I'm not a monster Ares” Maverick said “if you Cooperate with me, all of this will end”“Too bad I'm not a willing participant” I retorted“I've been lenient enough not to actually hit you. Don't you want to know why?” He tilted his head in question“Not really, but I'm sure you'd enlighten me”“You know that phrase? 'careful with the merchandise'” he asked “I don't want to end up killing you by mistake before I get what I want”He moved closer and grabbed my ja
The door opened and a man and a woman walked out. They were bickering, but I could see the love they had for each other. The man had dark brown hair that stopped at his shoulders and familiar blue eyes while the lady had beautiful black hair that flowed down to her waist. They haven't noticed us yet, but I felt content just watching them.Selene had to clear her throat to get their attention.“Selene—” she stopped as she saw me. The man looked up too to see what got her attention.“bella?” He whispered.“I doubt she goes by that” the lady whispered right back. I recognised the voice. I know that bickering. Tears gathered in my eyes as I watched them.“Mum?”“Hi baby,” she opened her arms and I ran into them. Her hands were the warmest I had ever been. She stroked my back and my hair and everywhere else she could touch before letting me go.“Princess” my dad called and I went into his arms. I felt so safe like nothing could ever hurt me. “Daddy” I mumbled his chest and he hugged me ti
I woke up startled. I felt more rested than I did before. It must be Selene's gift to me. It was morning already which means the dream lasted all through the night. Which also means I have less than a few hours if I don't break out of here. Jason!. “Jason… Jason” I called into the bond. “Ares? I've been trying to talk to you for so long” I could feel all of his worries and angst. “I'm coming to get you. Just, just hang on a little longer, okay?” he asked. “Jason” I whispered as tears gathered in my eyes. It felt like years since I've heard his voice. What I dreamt couldn't compare to the real thing. “It's okay baby. Save your strength.” He said “I'm coming to get you” it was a promise. One I knew he was going to keep, but I had to warn him first. “No! Wait” I said quickly “he knows you're coming. You have to be careful.” I warned “Even if he knows I'm coming, I'm still gonna beat him at his game” he replied. “And the girl, she's not working alone and neither is she working for M