~Athena I quickly recovered and forced a smile."Of course, I want you to plant your seed in me," I raised my hand to his face and gently caressed him, "I want to carry your child, Richard."He flashed a warm smile and pulled me closer to him, holding me tightly."I will do that, but first, we need to get properly wedded as it is our custom."I nodded in response.A couple of hours later, there came a knock on the door. It was James, he had come to inform us that dinner had been served.I panicked as I made a mental assessment of the people that were likely going to be there. It was probably going to be filled with people who hated my guts."I can't go with you, Richard; have dinner without me," my voice was a bit shaky as I spoke, hinting at the underlying nervousness.Richard frowned and raised a brow, "You know there is no way in hell I am going to do that," his voice sharpened, "You have nothing to be scared of, Athena; I am going to be right next to you," he assured, coming clos
~AthenaHis facial expression immediately changedMy heart sank.The guilty look on his face confirmed my fears."Sit down, Athena," he said, his tone serious. I sat on the bed beside him. He placed his hand on my legs, and I felt the urge to push them away, but I refrained from doing so."You have, haven't you?" My voice was on the verge of breaking. His brows furrowed.Ignoring my question, he threw one at me, "Why did you ask me this question all of a sudden?""I saw the way she looked at you! I saw how jealous she was when you offered to dish food into my plate! I am a woman, Richard! I know when a woman is in love with a man!" I snapped. This couldn't be me; I hardly ever had outbursts like this. This was definitely my wolf's doing."You need to control yourself, Elsa! This is the king!" I snapped inwardly at her."And he is my mate!" she retorted."Don't even pretend you are not as pained as I am! I am only saying the words you don't have the balls to spill!" She snapped furious
~ Sabastian"Massage me properly," I snapped at my masseuse."Al..alright, Alpha," she stuttered and applied more effort."Mmhhh," I moaned softly as she hit the right spots. I was so stressed out.After visiting the three neighboring packs without any success in my agenda, my body craved a full-blown massage to ease my stress.As I lay down on the massage table in my massage parlor, butt naked, and allowed the masseuse to do her job, I couldn't help but ponder over what had transpired at the Black Knight pack.I was writhing with anger within me all the while I was at His Majesty's pack. He had completely wasted my time. First, he made me wait several hours after he was informed I wanted to come see him. Next, he disrespected me in his mansion by making me wait an extra hour after my arrival.A whole me! A whole Alpha Sabastian whom every werewolf fears. I just didn't blame him; it was all because of Athena. She is the cause of all this."Pray ye, Athena, that I do not get my hands o
~ AthenaOur wedding day has arrived, the day I will be initiated fully into the Lycan kingdom. The day I would finally become part of them.I woke up feeling very guilty. I still haven't told Richard about my pregnancy. I was now 8 weeks gone. I loved what I had with him so much that I didn't want to let it go. This man meant everything to me; my world practically revolves around him.I propped myself up on my elbow, looking at his perfectly crafted face. He was still sleeping. I noticed the way his long lashes fanned his face. I traced my finger across his thick, lush blond brows.I squirmed in his embrace, arching myself closer to him. I could feel his arousal. I wanted him badly. His eyes fluttered open, and I caught a glimpse of his wolf in them before it disappeared."You are awake, love," he muttered as a smile crossed his face.I returned his smile and greeted, "Good morning, Richard."His grip around me tightened. "Morning, love."I kissed him on the lips. I wanted him just li
~AthenaAfter Richard spoke, our eyes searched each other's for a few seconds before our lips met hungrily. I moaned as he got his tongue into my mouth, savoring me like a professional kisser. He was really good.The scent of my arousal was very strong in the air. I knew he could perceive it too.I gasped as his mouth left mine, yearning for more, wanting more of him. Our clothes were in the way, and in a matter of seconds, we yanked them off each other. His eyes roamed hungrily over my body."Allow me to worship your body," he whispered seductively, his hazy eyes clouded with a mix of love and desire. He traced his hand down my body, caressing every part before repeating the process with his mouth. He trailed kisses down my body. When his mouth sucked on my nipples, I shut my eyes and moaned softly. I felt like I was going to explode; the throes of passion I felt at that moment were out of this world.His free hand spread my legs, grazing my thighs seductively before they reached my
~AthenaHis eyes were fixated on me, but he didn't react to what I had just said. He didn't look confused, he didn't look surprised, he didn't even look angry.I didn't know what was going on in his head. I was confused and scared.Could it be he didn't quite understand what I said, or maybe he felt I was joking? I thought.Feeling the need to elaborate, I confessed in a low, shaky tone,"I am carrying Alpha Sebastian's child. I am two months gone, Richard. I am so sorry I didn't tell you earlier."No response!No reaction!He reached for the meat pie on the plate, unwrapped it, and wolfed it down his throat. At this point, I was scared to death and confused; I didn't understand what was going on."Why are you not saying any…""Because I have known, Athena!" He snapped. My eyes widened in disbelief."You have known that I was pregnant with another man's child?""Yes, I can read your thoughts, remember? I actually found out on the day I asked James to bring you to my office, the same d
~AthenaI was very low-spirited. The thought of Richard leaving today weighed down on me. I had told him the previous night that I wanted to go horse racing with him and James this morning, and he had agreed.I just wanted more of him; I wanted more memories to cling onto while he was away. He had already had his bath and was waiting for me to do the same.As soon as I was done, he gave me a pair of cowboy shoes to wear. I tried them on and glanced up at him in surprise."They fit perfectly," I smiled, knowing that they were made just for me."I knew one day I would be taking you horse racing, so I had one made for you," he smiled as he wore his own and got up to his feet.Extending his hand towards me, he asked, "Shall we?"I giggled and held onto his hand. I wanted to cherish every moment I spent with him; I wanted to have enough to reminisce over in the next two weeks. He would leave by noon, at least by 2 pm. It was just 7 am, so we had a few hours to spend together.We stepped do
~SabrinaThe moment I had been waiting for had finally arrived. That moment when I would carry out the plan I had orchestrated in my mind.I have been observing Richard shower love and care upon the slave girl. Everything that should have been mine was now hers! How dare she? How dare she try to steal from me?"Arghh!" Every single thing about her irks me so much. Now that Richard and James have gone, there isn't really anyone who cares enough for her to protect her. A smile crept onto my face. It is time to fetch Sebastian. It is time to send her back to where she belongs.I went to my room and packed a small bag that would be enough for a day's trip. The earlier I left for the Crimson Wood pack, the better. It was just 2 pm. If I leave now, I will be there before nightfall.I walked down the stairs and was about to leave when I saw Michael heading in from the same direction I intended to leave through."Shit!" I muttered under my breath. I had wanted to leave unnoticed. I had sent a
~AthenaA feast was being held at the mansion with the whole pack in attendance. The gardens were filled with people from the resettlement area while the king, his dignitaries, and elders were in the great hall dining. There was plenty of food and drinks for everyone.It has been one month since I gave birth to my three little warriors. On the day i gave birth to them, my life changed completely. I felt a kind of inner peace that I had never felt before as they were laid beside me on the bed. All the pain I experienced while birthing them suddenly disappeared and was replaced with an unspeakable kind of joy.I had thought I was going to have just one kid. Throughout my pregnancy, I never went for an antenatal checkup even though Richard had suggested it a few times. I was very healthy and strong, so I didn't feel the need to go…maybe if I had, the doctor would have found out I was going to have triplets.My father and stepmother arrived a day after hearing the news, and my stepmother
~RichardSitting at the head of the dining table, I looked to my right and left at the two most important people to me in the world... One was heavily pregnant, looking like she was about to pop any minute, and the other was infectiously cheerful tonight because he had made a bold move, disregarding his fears, and it paid off big time.A few months ago, per my advice, James had told Nuella about his strong feelings for her. To his utter shock, she had revealed she fell head over heels for him from the first moment she set eyes on him in that dungeon. Their relationship blossomed quickly. I saw my best friend become the best version of himself. Nuella completely changed him and made him so much happier than I had seen him in years. I was eternally grateful to her. Fast forward months down the line, James told me he was finally ready to make that big move. I was so happy for him, and here we are now.He asked her to marry him, and she accepted his proposal. Two young bloods specially
~AthenaIt was a Monday morning. Richard drove me to the hospital after I complained about being sick. He left me in the care of the doctor as he had an important errand to run with James."I will be back in two hours, love," he said as he kissed my forehead.After he left, the doctor asked me what exactly was wrong with me, and I told him the symptoms I had been having for the past few days. I had kept them to myself as I didn't want to trouble Richard or anyone else. Today was quite different, unfortunately. I felt very lightheaded and weak and was unable to get out of bed until Richard came to my rescue and insisted on taking me to the hospital himself.The doctor took a sample of my blood and left.After a few minutes, he came back, a bubbly smile stretching his lips.I sat upright on the bed where I was resting, wondering why he was looking happy."Queen Athena, I bring you good news," he said cheerfully. I narrowed my eyes at him in surprise, as I thought of what good news he c
~RichardThe effects of the war have taken their toll on my kingdom these past few weeks. It will really take a long time to get over all that has happened, all because one silly man thought it was wise to avenge the death of his wicked, soulless brother.All the men who surrendered during the war have been put to good use rebuilding my pack, which they helped destroy. They have been allotted different duties in the pack. Some were sent to farms to become laborers and help the people in rural areas till the lands, plant crops, and harvest them. Others were sent to labor in building infrastructures, some of which were destroyed during their attacks with explosives, and so on.As for Alpha Gerald, after keeping him locked up for a week, I set him free, along with his men. He cried in appreciation, and we signed a peace treaty to seal the fact that we had now become allies.Today was the day of the scheduled meeting with the elders, and I still had no clue what they wanted to discuss, a
~AthenaToday, my father and his Luna will come to Black Knight Pack for my mother's burial, which is tomorrow. When he called and told me he would be coming with his Luna because she wanted to see me, I didn't know how to react to the news.All I said was, "Oh… Great.""She is a good woman, Athena. You will love her," my father had said.She was supposed to be my stepmother, but I was feeling quite nervous about seeing her.It has already been two weeks since the war was fought. Nothing is the same anymore. There is great grief all over the pack, in the resettlement area, and even in the mansion. Scores of people had lost their lives. I heard Richard and James discussing the other day, and they mentioned that the death toll had risen to 600 as bodies were still being found in different places. The only good thing about this fight was the fact that more people from the enemy pack had died. For every one lycan that was killed, four werewolves were killed too. So the ratio was 1:4, wh
~AthenaI was so tired but also excited about the fact that I had finally been saved by the two most important men in my life. If only my mother were alive to witness this moment, then my joy would be complete.It seemed as though the war had come to an end. Everywhere was a bit too serene. I didn't ask any questions on our way home as I was too tired to do so.When we got to the mansion, I was surprised to see a whole lot of people in front of it. They were scattered everywhere, sitting on grass and from the way they were being loomed over by some men wielding guns, I just knew they had to be from our enemy pack. We were about to make our way inside when three men from the crowd spoke one after the other.They were begging Richard to set them free. When the first had spoken, I felt a familiar dread curl up at the pit of my stomach. I brushed it off. No way! It just can't be.The second person spoke, and I still brushed it off. However, when the third person spoke, I felt that famil
~RichardI rose to my feet and ran a hand through my hair in frustration. Where has Athena gone? Why wasn't she in the cave as she was supposed to be?"No! She has to be there! I told her to stay there until I come," Alpha Kendrick bellowed in denial as he got to his knees, peering into the cave."Athena!" he screamed, his voice laced with pain. I could imagine how he felt as a father, and that was because I felt even worse. I didn't want to give in to my fears, though."Athena is safe, wherever she is," I internalized, trying to be positive.I checked the ground for fresh footprints that might belong to her, footprints I could trail to her new location, but I didn't find any."Athena!" Alpha Kendrick called out in shock. I immediately spun around."Come to me, my child," he added, extending his hands.With my heart in my mouth, I rushed towards him and went on my knees, peering into the small cave.There she was!She looked so frail as she staggered. I immediately rushed into the cav
~RichardHearing that Rebecca was dead was a very hard pill to swallow. Her death was especially painful because she had just made peace with her daughter, and they both needed time to create long-lasting, happy bonds. The moon goddess should have allowed her some more time, for Athena's sake! I sighed.I was looking out the window as we drove through the woods when my eyes suddenly latched onto something…someone…No! It can't be!I ordered the driver to stop the car, which he immediately did."Richard, what's the problem?" James asked, and I ignored him, rushing out of the car and towards the body lying on the ground, my heart racing rapidly.It was her! It was Jessica!"Fuck!!!" I screamed into the air, raking my hand through my hair in frustration as I sank to my knees, clamping my hand over my mouth as my body surged with emotion and pain, finding expression through the hot tears streaming down my face.I hardly ever cried, but for some reason, I couldn't help but do so at the go
~KendrickI was almost at the territory of the Black Knight pack when I got a call from Alpha Scott. My heart had been very heavy since receiving the second call from Athena informing me of her mother's death.All through the night, I had relived the years we shared, recalling pleasant memories from our past that I haven't seemed to let go of after several years. She was the first woman I ever truly loved, and I have never loved any woman as much as I loved her. Now she was gone. She didn't deserve to die.I answered the call from Alpha Scott and found out that King Richard was there with him. From his questions, I realized that he didn't know anything about Athena's whereabouts nor what had happened there.I told him I had some bad news, and his first inquiry, as expected, was about his wife. He wanted to know if she was okay.I paused, trying to find the best way possible to break the news about Rebecca's death to him."Alpha Frederick! Are you there?" he called out at my silence.