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
Maverick's Pov“Alright butterfly” I smiled at Ares as Deaton undo her chains “time to go”The moon was almost at its highest peak. The little seer said it's almost time. I know her silly mate is coming and I plan to lead him on a little wild goose chase until I'm done with her.“Where are you taking me?” she asked in fake bravado.I like her confidence. She was afraid, but she refused to show anything other than that confidence to me. She has grown into herself. We could have gotten along in another life.“Remember when I said you were gonna do something for me?” I asked sarcastically “well, now's the time. It's supposed to be a quid pro quo, but you kinda owe me”She shakes her head so fast in refusal “But, it's not yet time” she said as calmly as she could manage. She's really trying to hide her panic, but I can practically smell it on her.“Are you worried about your little mate coming to find you?” She draws in a quick breath. It was silent, but I've been studying her the last fe
Jason's PovWe were already outside the Crescent pack. All we are waiting for is the night to act as a cover for us.The moon would be at his peak by twelve at midnight and we should be in by ten. Ares' warning might have been a timely convention, but there's not much I can change when I'm already at the devil's door.Hours passed and night came. We all got up and moved to our respective groups “Alright guys” I turned to everyone “remember the plan? Get in, watch out for each other and get out. He knows we are coming so be extra careful”They all nodded silently. I could smell their readiness and nervousness for what we were about to do. “Carlton?” He nodded at me “Josh?” He did the same “Alright. Let's do this”“I'm coming for you baby” I said into the mate link even though I knew she couldn't hear it.Everyone dispersed and went to their respective entry points. The moon casted a silvery glow over the forest as Cole and I led the rest of the pack to the entry point. Some had already
“Isabelle,” I called, she looked at me, “now” She nodded and immediately left to search for Ares.“Do you think you can take out the other guy while I shut him up for life?” I asked Cole without breaking off eye contact. He simply nodded.“Hold up on your violence.” Maverick said “I'm sure your hands are itching to punch me, but if it's any consolation, she was mine first before she became yours”I let out a growl “she was never yours”“Temper, temper.” He said “how do you feel about a little chase, let me show you the extent of how prepared I was for you” he said.“I'm not interested in playing hide and seek with you. Let's settle this here and now.” I said, as Cole and I stepped closer in his direction “I've been waiting a long time for this too”“Too bad” Maverick said “I enjoy the games” he said before he and his companion ran in the direction of the pack.Cole and I quickly went after them. Anger and fury igniting my speed. We slowly come to a halt when we see the chaos around us
“I almost feel bad for you” Maverick said as we circled each other “you have no idea the amount of power I have, laying in me right now, just waiting for me to use.”“You talk a lot” I taunted him “show me what you got”“I don't want you to think I'm unfair,” Maverick said as he picked out one of the weapons someone brought over. I had no idea when he went to get them or when he came back with them.I walked closer and picked out the whip. It wasn't the same as my chains, but I could make do for now.He was obviously hiding his strength behind weapons and I plan to do the same. The only difference was, I was good with any weapon.He instantly came at me with his axe the minutes I picked out the whip. I digged swiftly. He was way slower than Josh.It was easy to evade his next few attempts. I stretched my whip towards him and it hit him squarely in his chest. Creating a long gash. Blood seeped slowly from the fresh wound.“Oohh” the crowd said. Forgetting who was the enemy and who wasn
Ares' Pov.“What did you do to me earlier?” I asked Clara. She said she wasn't helping Maverick, but the incantations and the mumbo jumbo jazz she did earlier makes me believe otherwise.“I thought you said you weren't helping him? Don't tell me you have the chance to kill me yourself?” I asked“Are you terrified yet?” She asked. When I said nothing she continued “don't worry, I still plan to kill you myself” she smiled.“So what did you do earlier?!” “I simply made the wind pick up speed” she shrugged “slicing his palm was fun though”I just wanted to be sure she didn't give me anything like he kept bragging about. I would love to see his face when he finds out he's got nothing.“Your little mate is here” she paused her movements to look at me “don't worry, Maverick will keep him entertained until he comes for your body.”She still believes she can kill me without any issues. That's hilarious. “So, when are you going to kill me exactly?” I was genuinely curious.“You are dying so, I