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
AthenaA suffocating silence engulfed the room, heavy with the weight of Tristan's words. Our last flicker of hope had been extinguished, replaced by the bitter reality we were now forced to confront. The truth hung in the air, undeniable and painful."Are you saying that our baby's a monster?" I managed to utter, my voice trembling with a mix of anger and anguish that he didn't fail to notice."No," He responded, his tone firm and unwavering., "But your baby's aware that this world can be.""Is there no way to ensure the safety of both the mother and child?" Sebastian asked; The hope in his voice broke my heart because I could already see the truth written on Tristan's face.Tristan's expression softened, tinged with sorrow. "We can certainly try, but that's all it is—a chance, a risk. It's a choice you both must make. If you decide to proceed, there's no guarantee. Once the baby's instincts take over, and the claws emerge, it will be a matter of seconds before it takes its mother's
AthenaSebastian's relentless pursuit of alternative options continued, with each phone call to a different doctor, his hope diminishing and frustration mounting. The hours ticked by, and I could no longer contain my growing impatience."Sebastian, we were supposed to talk," I finally spoke up, my voice carrying a tinge of exasperation. “And from the past hour, all you are doing is dialling different numbers on that phone of yours and talking to different doctors. One after another.” I had been observing his frantic attempts to find a solution, but it was clear that his efforts were leading nowhere."Because that's the only way we can find a solution to this problem," He spoke, stealing a brief glance in my direction before resuming his pacing. I watched as he dialled yet another number, desperate for a different outcome. The cycle of disappointment seemed unending, as one after another, the doctors he contacted declined to take on our complex case. And what worsened Sebastian's pati
SebastianThe winds blew cold, mirroring the icy void that consumed my heart after her departure. Standing before her grave, my hands trembled and my breath quivered. The lingering warmth of her scent clung to my senses, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. The boundaries of time and space faded, leaving me stranded in a collision of heaven and hell. Darkness permeated everything, blacker than coal.Her name etched on the tombstone intensified the rapid thumping of my heart.No, she couldn't be gone. We had vowed to fight through it together.I did not know where I was. The surroundings, though unfamiliar, held a tangible weight, leaving me unsure of where I truly stood. In this uncertain realm, everything felt strangely real. In the midst of the suffocating silence, a cry shattered the darkness—the cry of an innocent newborn. Startled, I frantically searched for the source, my eyes darting through the enveloping blackness. And then, her voice pierced the air, a haunti