SebastianTo say I was enraged would express the least of what I experienced. I fucking want to kill him at that moment when he let out those words but once again, I kept my calm."Cutting straight to the chase I see," I hummed, puffing out the smoke into the air, seeing visual in the white of them of how many ways I could snatch the life out of this man, "How come you are in love with her all of a sudden, I ask?""It's not sudden, Alpha," The fact that he was trying to act respectful was ironic, "I have liked her since the first day.""Ah, the first day, huh? You know, I don't hold grudges for feelings, but actions speak volumes. So, Aaron, what's the price tag for your attempt to persuade my partner to run away with you, despite her clear explanation of our situation? I care about actions, just as much as ever," I flashed him a smile, "Do you choose to be stripped of the position of my beta and returned to the very pack you once belonged to, now turned rogues with a vendetta against
AthenaTwo hours ago, I threw up for the second time this day. My head felt like it was spinning, and a strange tingling sensation ran through my limbs. Was it just stress? Or was there something else at play here?I tried to think back to what I had eaten or drunk, but couldn't come up with anything unusual. Maybe it was just a bug going around. But the lack of energy and other symptoms had been building for days, and I couldn't ignore them any longer.My head was dizzy in a weird way, It was hard to comprehend what was actually going on. Whether it was the extreme pressure of stress or something else, perhaps, concerning. The sudden lack of energy did not do any explanation either, it was true I was feeling a bit less energetic from the past few days but I had blamed that on Sebastian's arrival and my fucked up life.But today, I did not have any more reasons to stay in my home and avoid getting a checkup.So here I was. Laying across the examination bed, as the doctor examined me
SebastianAs I stood outside her door, I took a deep breath and knocked, trying to compose myself. My mind was racing, thinking of all the things I wanted to say to her and my heart was beating loud. My chest was heaved with tension and the urgency to talk to her, to see her face and grasp the one possible opportunity to pull her in my arms again as if time itself was running out and this was my only chance.The wait felt like an eternity until finally, she opened the door."Sebastian..." Other than the surprise on her face, I couldn't read anything else but her red eyes surely said that she had been crying.The sight of her left me speechless for a moment, but I gathered my courage and managed to stammer out a greeting, "Hey."I comfortably tucked my hands in the pockets of my overcoat, barely managing to stay still."You were supposed to leave today," She sniffled, wiping her cheek with the back of her hand to erase any possible traces of tears.God! I wanted to hug her, kiss her te
Athena Morning arrived much quicker than I had anticipated and Sebastian was still with me. He had spent the entire night by my side, keeping a respectful distance between us. While I slept soundly on the bed, he had made himself comfortable on the couch, never once crossing the invisible boundary between us. As I stretched and yawned, I couldn't help but wonder what the night could have been like if we had just let ourselves give in to the passion that was simmering beneath the surface, telling us to jump into the fire. But we both knew that we needed to take things slow, that we couldn't rush into anything without considering the consequences.Last night, We didn't touch, we didn't kiss, we didn't snuggle— It was a tough choice but it was a wise one too.Despite the distance between us, I could feel his eyes on me as I got out of bed, his gaze following my every move. It was as if we were both holding back, fighting the urge to give in to our desires. But for now, we both knew tha
Athena"Aaron." His name slipped from my lips as I watched him, standing a few feet away, leaning against the bonnet of his car with his hands tucked in his pockets, his impatient eyes scanning the surroundings until they landed on me, and then at the man standing beside me, my mate.His presence had ignited a spark of tension between us that threatened to escalate into a full-blown confrontation. The way he leaned against his car with an air of confident impatience made it clear that he wasn't about to back down.But amidst the chaos, I couldn't help but wonder if Aaron's return was a sign of unfinished business."This piece of—" As Sebastian's anger flared, I felt a surge of fear and desperation to defuse the situation. "Sebastian, don't," I intervened, grasping his hand before he could react."Athena...""Please, Aaron's a friend and has helped me a lot. It does not have to end on a bad note," I said, "Let me just talk to him, okay?"I could see Sebastian's reluctance, but I knew
AthenaAs the sight of the mansion unfolded before me, my breath caught in my chest, and a deluge of memories came rushing back, threatening to overwhelm me. It felt as though they had been lying dormant, waiting for this precise moment to resurface and drag me away from Sebastian. Miles away.The mansion, once a dark, foreboding cage, now seemed to radiate with an otherworldly glow, contrary to my expectations.It was painted a resplendent shade of white that shone in the evening light. The trees surrounding the property no longer obstructed the rays of the setting sun. Despite being at a distance, I could see the verdant garden had sprung up in the back. Yet feet remained frozen to the ground, my mind reeling, and my heart racing at an alarming pace. I longed to move forward, but my body lacked the strength to do so. Just then, Sebastian took my hand, and his touch sent a shockwave of memories coursing through me, including the day he had purchased my destiny for two million doll
AthenaMy senses stirred as a gentle hand glided across my cheek, rousing me from my slumber. Reluctant to open my eyes, I buried my face into the pillow only to be met with a melodic chuckle that instantly revealed the mischievous culprit."Time to wake up, my love. We have somewhere important to be." He murmured."Where?" I mumbled, rolling on my side, the remnants of drowsiness clinging to me like a stubborn fog."For your checkup. I spoke with Tristan and he'll be seeing you today."In an instant, all traces of sleepiness dissipated into thin air. I jolted upright, catching him off guard as he blinked in surprise. "Really? You spoke to him?""Yes, I did," He recovered out of the startled daze quicker than I'd thought and sat beside me, "He has encountered countless unusual cases, some even bearing similarities to ours though albeit in different forms. So he's optimistic that we can find a way out.""Oh," His words gave me a bit of hope but that was not it. Lingering doubts and w
AthenaAs we stepped into the brightly lit waiting room of the doctor's office, a familiar scent of disinfectant filled the air, mingling with our nervous anticipation. My gaze scanned the room, searching for any signs of familiarity.Behind the reception desk, a woman sat flipping through a magazine. It was past visiting hours, but Tristan Perez, the doctor, had kept the office open just for us. Getting an appointment with him was a daunting task for most but not for Sebastian."Hello there. We are here to meet, Tristan.""Sorry, but it's past the visiting hour so there's nothing I can do for—" her words trailed off, as she looked up and noticed our presence. Her eyes widened, and she quickly stood up.Sebastian spoke before she could, a hint of confusion in his voice, "I suppose he didn't mention us?""No, he did," she blurted out, her voice laced with embarrassment and dismay. "I'm so sorry, Alpha. It just slipped my mind. I apologise for the inconvenience."Sebastian offered her a