Ares’ povThere was no way I was letting him leave this pack in two days to face Damon. I mean the guy practically killed my father and my mother without blinking. He also killed Josh’s father. He is dangerous even without having any power.“Jason, no way.” I said immediately. I put distance between us, and gave him a look that spelled I wasn’t on board with this plan.“Baby, calm down.” He said gently, reaching his hands in my direction.“Don’t tell me to calm down!” I said angrily. “If I told you I was going to confront Maverick before he died, would you have let me?” I knew it was uncalled for, but I had to ask.“No. You know that’s different,” he sighed. “I have to do this. Okay?” The gentle, helpless look on his face calms me down.I sighed heavily and went back to sit beside him. “Okay. but promise me the moment things turn south, you get the guys and you bolt.” I asked softly, locking eyes with him.“I promise,” he replied softly. “Can you come here now?” He stretched his hand
South of Crescent pack, back at the castle, Damon could be seen pacing the floors impatiently, like he was waiting for some kind of news. Which he was. It’s been almost an entire month now since his scouts have been stalking the pack they found her, but so far, the spell the moon goddess did to hide them doesn’t seem to have a loophole or an expiration date. And he was getting frustrated waiting.The elders didn’t make it easier, by sending him warnings every two days. He was beginning to think, ripping out their tongues would spare him from their constant warning. The door was pushed open and he looked up at Hale with so many questions written on his face.“Tell me you have some news,” he asked. “Any news.”“No I’m afraid not.” Hale sighed. “It’s like they don’t want to be found. They are covering their tracks well. Almost too well if you ask me, but the scouts have confirmed that there’s nothing new to report.”“A bunch of them. All useless!” Damon said in rage. “Have Joselyn join t
Jason’s Pov.We’ve been driving for the last six hours nonstop. We took only two cars. The least conspicuous vehicles in the pack. After what felt like hours being cramped up in the car, we finally stopped for a break. After much contemplation, he decided to go with Mason. He convinced me he was ready and that he wouldn’t freeze up. So I brought him along. Everyone was straight on the plan. They ate, took a piss break before driving.“We should arrive there in the next three hours if we don’t stop anymore,” I said to everyone in the car. They all nodded in response.“Josh, are you still straight on the plan?” I asked.“Yeah.” he answered. “I remember there’s a stream near there. If we can locate the stream, then we would be closer to the castle.”“Okay.” I replied.Three hours later, we finally got to the point where we said we’d abandon the car. We worked on covering it up with trees to camouflage it.“Should we spend the night here or do we keep going?” one of the guys asked.I loo
I felt the wind behind his punch as I moved away. That confirms who I think it is. I’m definitely not holding back. We clashed our fist and moved two steps back from the power behind the punch. We both looked at each other in surprise.“I’ve never met anyone that didn’t fly across the room when meeting my punch with him except Hale,” the man, who I’m assuming is Damon, said. “You are strong. That is rare to see these days.”“Or maybe you are old now, and your punch is not really as strong as you think anymore” I retorted. “Maybe you are just getting old, old man.” It was a lie. He might be old, but he obviously still kept up with his training.“What’s your name?” he asked. “I’d like to know who I’m about to kill for thinking he's better just because he’s younger.”“I’m sorry. I was raised to never share my name with strangers.” Jason shrugged.“Then I better do you the courtesy of telling you in whose hands your life will end.” the man smiled. Unbothered by my blatant disrespect. “Nam
Josh’s povCarlton and I cleared as many people from our path as we headed deeper into the castle. Jason gave us instructions to save whoever was locked up. So we headed down to the dungeons to do just that.The minute we got closer, we heard a voice. Someone was demanding answers from the prisoners, but what stopped me in my tracks was the voice that eventually answered. A voice I’ve listened to so many times over the years that I'd recognise it even if it wasn’t clear. The voice of my father that I thought was dead.“Perhaps you have finally angered the moon goddess into taking actions against you.” My father rasped with difficulty.“I hope she comes by herself then.” the other voice answered. “ Damon has lots of scores to settle with her.” Damon, the reason we came here. Who also turned out to be the reason my father is chained up in a dungeon.“And I have a lot to settle with you.” I said angrily, making my presence known. The man looked up in surprise that we would show our faces
Jason’s pov I didn’t know which direction to head to that would have led me to Josh, so I can warn him about his father still being alive. I checked around, and decided to trust that Josh would figure it out eventually. The more I looked at Damon's still body, the more I came to terms with the fact that it is all over. I can settle down and just be with my mate now. Have kids, grow old, and do everything we want. A few seconds later Josh and the rest gathered outside. I could see the old man with Josh, which means he figured it out. Damon be damned. I was still too exhausted from fighting him, but I can’t wait to leave this place. The walls scream about a lot of pain and sorrows. “Is everyone here?” I asked, looking around. “I think so.” Luke looked around before answering. I double checked to confirm that they were all there before I gave the go ahead to leave. “Alright we are leaving, now,” I said. We started heading towards the gate again when a group of people ran out from wh
Ares’ povMan, did he take the reunion seriously. For someone who had just returned from a serious battle, you would think he would have preferred to rest or something. Jason reunited with me into the night. Over and over again, until we both fell asleep too exhausted to continue. Not that I’m complaining about it, but you know.The next morning came, but we were too tired still sleeping in from our previous night’s exercise. We trusted that one of the pack’s caretakers would take care of Adriana for us. I woke up to his handsome face beside me. I explored every inch of his face and body with my eyes and hands. Studying his body.“Hey, beautiful.” Jason whispered, as he saw me awake. “I can feel your eyes all over my body. If you still want more, all you gotta do is ask, and I’ll give you more.” he gave me a lazy smile.“Shut up,” I laughed. “How do you still have the energy for more?” Is he trying to kill me? I might heal quickly, but I don’t think I have the energy to continue. “It
Ares’ pov.I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to rule, but I wanted to know if he would do it with me. He looked at me and smiled. And I knew his answers before he even said them. “I would do anything for you,” he stepped closer to me. “If ruling is what you want, then I’ll do it with you. It will be hard, but I’m sure we will manage.” I knew at that moment that I couldn’t have asked for a better mate. “I love you,” I whispered. That was all I could say. I summarised all of my emotions into those words. His mouth stretched in a smile before he replied.“I love you,” he kissed me deeply and I felt all of his love for me. We only broke apart when we heard the report from the guards on duty at the pack’s border. They have gotten used to reporting things to me since I became in charge.“Luna, Alpha,” he greeted first. “There are some old people here, claiming Alpha extended the invite for them to come.” one of the guys said.“It’s the people I was telling you about,” he said out loud.“Le