Sophia POV
"It's the link," Perseus replied, slipping his hands around my waist and pulling me to him. My body relaxed even more.
"I've barely discovered it, and I'm already having so many side effects..." I whispered. "I never... not like this..."
"Come on, let's talk more in your room," Perseus said, but when I tried to get out of his embrace he picked me up, and I was too tired to fight it.
I closed my eyes and hid my face in his arms. It wasn't long before we were in my room and I heard the door close. Perseus sat down on my bed and Achilles sat down next to him.
"You asked for time to think, so that's fine... But when you left, my father remembered that there were still things to tell you." Pe
Perseus POVShe was fine, she was talking to me and Achilles and out of the blue her heart didn't want to beat anymore, I despaired, but thankfully Achilles acted quickly and pulled Sophia out of my arms, putting her on the floor and performing the resuscitation movements."Open your eyes, Soph..." I heard my friend saying it, and I was repeating the same words myself.Then she opened her eyes and saw me, I could feel that she was so tired, but that expression of love and affection would never be forgotten."Good girl..." I say, caressing her face, and I see out of the corner of my eye that she tries to raise her hand, but she can't finish the movement and her heart simply stops beating."NO!" I shouted."Son!" My father is here, pulling me. "Let the doctors work!"I don't want to get away from her, I can't leave her... What kind of joke is this? I'm trying to do everything to be right, but why was the Goddess giving me an exceptional woman, only to take her away later?"Perseus! If y
Achilles POVI'm sitting on the other side of the bed, also holding Sophia's hand, my childhood friend is shattered, I can feel his feelings... The Lykaios family bond is different, even before the mark happens, we can already feel what the other feels.That's why we're taught from an early age to understand other people's feelings and to control our own, because we'll always feel more than others. I want to say something, but I know my friend won't hear a word, he's still blaming himself for revealing the information to Sophia so hastily.I already knew that we would have to prove it to her, but it was a shock what Perseus had chosen, and I felt his happiness at finally being able to feel Sophia's touch, and how jealous he was of me.Not only that, but I spent the most time with her, I was the one who helped her in the hospital, I was the one who wrapped her in my arms and had the pleasure of tasting her skin and hearing her moan... So I understand what my friend is going through. It
Achilles POVThe minutes began to pass and Khalid didn't come back, but Sophia's pulse hadn't slowed down, so for the time being everything was fine. I think the vampire is controlling the amount of blood he sucks, precisely so he doesn't put so much pressure on Sophia's body.Just as I start to worry, I see that Khalid is back, Sophia's heart is a little slower, but it still doesn't seem to be too worrying. The vampire's expression is indecipherable, he's certainly discovered something."Well?" Hyperion asks first.It took Khalid a while to understand that they were talking to him."Khalid, what did you see?" I asked and saw the vampire look at me, taking his time to see me.
Perseus POVWhen I lost Melissa I thought I could never love anyone else, I even stayed with several other people, even before I met Sophia I was with Dafne, she is one of the best warriors in the pack and many respect her, so if I didn't find my Fated One, I would choose her.Only now I have Sophia and the fear I felt when I saw her unconscious, the fear of knowing that I could kill her... This fear is paralyzing, it's worse than when I knew I couldn't do anything to save my mother and my girlfriend.No matter what happens, I'm going to keep Sophia safe, even if it means depending on Khalid... I've never seen this side of the vampire before, which is helping...To deny this help would be to sentence Sophia to death and I will never do that, but even if the
Perseus POV"Let's go," Achilles spoke, and I don't know how he managed to stay so calm. "We need to make the announcements. The pack is already a little restless. Your father will stay here with Sophia.""I'll go to my room and tidy up that place..." Khalid started walking towards the exit."You can go, son, don't worry, I'll take care of her." My father spoke, and I lifted my face again to see that Sophia's eyes were already closed.She had fallen asleep, but from all indications, she was out of danger. I got up from the chair and took a deep breath, then left the room with my friend and Beta."Let's stick to the story that she's only your Fated One," I said seriously. "We need to find an excuse for Khalid."
Perseus POV"The rejection ritual only works when the auras are not in the process of balancing. It was given to us as a way of protecting our loved ones so that the weaker person could continue, and when that's the case, no one loses out, because the lower ranking usually moves up a level. It's something given to us by the Moon Goddess, a way of making up for the one who was rejected... But when it's used in the wrong way, then our spiritual counterparts suffer! We can even lose our wolves!"Achilles continued his lecture and I smiled sheepishly; this was one of the few times I was grateful that he had paid attention to all his lessons, including those with my father."Sophia knew about the risk and accepted it! I think you all know that this morning there was an incident on the 8th floor, Mr. Ionanni
Perseu POVI think that word went through everyone's mind because Sophia had simply destroyed the arguments that Dafne had spoken."No? Will you be quiet? I see, so since you'd rather shut up, let me explain something very simple... What happened at the hospital was very simple, I also have type O Bombay blood, which is the same as Perseus... He was exposed to a high level of silver, including liquid silver that was mixed and running through his veins, the treatment depends on several factors, but the most important thing is to filter it. Guess what? There aren't that many people with type O Bombay around, it's a rare blood type... I don't tolerate being treated less than I am by anyone, and guess what? Hyperion tried to look superior... It's hard to be arrogant when your child's life could be in someone else's hands... I'm very good at what I do,
Achilles POV"You should be resting," I said as I carried Sophia down the corridor to the elevator."I should, shouldn't I?" Her voice was low, her head resting against my chest, her eyes closed."I know, it's stupid, but I was very proud of how you handled the situation," I said and stopped in front of the elevator. Sophia held out her hand and pressed the call button."Um..." Sophia sighed, and I could hear her heartbeat slowing down. "I... couldn't... let..." Her voice became more pasty."Damn it!" I said angrily, the elevator was taking too long and Sophia urgently needed to get back to her room.But as soon as the door opened, I saw Khalid standing there, he hel
Alex POVSince Sophia woke up and we had that revealing conversation, where I could see that she truly accepted who she was and what was happening, the balance between us began to flow more easily. I feel my wolf strengthening every day, and I realize I had never considered humans the way Sophia described. It makes perfect sense, as almost every race I have known or heard of has a human counterpart. Humans are incredibly versatile, which gives me confidence that Sophia will survive the rejection ritual.I'm not sure how much damage it will cause her and her companions, my Alpha and Beta, but I have faith that they will recover. And, honestly? Even after the rejection ritual, I will never abandon Sophia. I will always be her Gamma, her protector. Unlike Perseus and Achilles, my function is to protect my Luna from her own companions if necessary.This function did not arise by chance. For a long time, Alphas imprisoned their Lunas so that they would not be "tainted" with inappropriate t
Sophia's POVI woke up some time ago. Perseus and Achilles were not by my side, but that didn't worry me because Alex was in the room. Unlike before, I'm not tired, I don't feel any pain, and my mind is clearer than ever.At this moment, I am looking out the window, observing the buildings below and the movement of the people. I've done this a few times because it's interesting to know that there are people who have no idea what's happening, that the world is changing, and that there are people protecting them so they don't get hurt.I closed my eyes and let the sunrays warm me. I am at peace and have accepted my destiny. Knowing what I am is very different from being in the dark. No matter how complicated things are, I have a definitive answer about what I am."Sophia, are you okay?" I heard Alex's voice behind me.I smiled and turned around, putting my hands in my pockets."Yes, I am." I replied."You're different." Alex added."I know, but it makes sense. Now I know what I am. I al
Sophia's POVI blinked several times, feeling my body aching, especially above my heart, it was a sensation as if there was a weight on it trying to crush me. I took deep breaths several times, trying to block out the pain.It wasn't easy to do this, because the sensation changed to feeling like a hand was wrapping around my heart and starting to squeeze, wanting to explode it. The force used was extreme, but I wasn't going to give up so easily.Then I felt another hand on top of mine, and gradually the pain disappeared, and I could breathe better. Finally, I could fully open my eyes and saw that Alex was by my side. It was he who helped me overcome this challenge."Are you feeling better, Luna?" Alex asked, concerned.I rolled my eyes at him calling me by my title."I've told you that you can call me Sophia." I replied and saw him smile.Honestly? If I wasn't hopelessly in love with Perseus and Achilles, I would definitely have gotten closer to Alex."If you're smiling like that and
Aquiles' POVAs soon as everyone left, Soph's body relaxed, she had fallen asleep. Even after so many revelations and knowing that she is a being completely different from any other, she is still weak. Perhaps in this incarnation she is human, which is why she is so fragile.I stepped back and let Perseus put her to bed. I took a deep breath, knowing that my conversation with him would not be pleasant, but I wanted to do it now, in this place, because I knew he would have to control himself or it could affect Soph."Perseus, you need to take care of yourself... Deal with this jealousy you feel." I spoke in a normal tone, without letting my aura grow.I saw him close his eyes and his hands tremble as he stood up to look at me."I can't be as cold as you!" Perseus said through gritted teeth, moving away from Soph. "How can you be like this? Didn't you see the way they looked at each other?"I took a deep breath; Perseus seemed like a child, and this was becoming unbearable. Soph wouldn'
Khalid's POVThese past few days have not been easy, especially after I confessed my feelings to Hyperion. However, he knows I didn't act on them, and that's what kept me in the pack. Moreover, I made a blood promise not to interfere with the bond of fate, even after they reject each other. There's little chance this promise will be broken, and I doubt I have any chance at all.Part of me wishes for an opportunity to get closer to Sophia, to feel her in my arms. But my code of honor will never allow that part to take over. As punishment, Hyperion asked me to stay away from Sophia and only approach her when absolutely necessary. He reminded me that I have many duties to fulfill within the pack.That's how I spent the last two days, never getting close to the room, always following Hyperion's orders and also preparing the protective runes that would be placed on Perseus and Achilles, as we don't want the curse to spread any further.Gata is even more suspicious about what's going on wit
Sophia POV"From what you yourself have told and written, you were one of the first creations of the Mother of Monsters, a way to dominate and surpass other races. A creation to be one of the most powerful weapons of this Ancient." Isak began to explain. "The Ancient Gods were losing that battle, so they united to create the curse and imprisoned the Mother of Monsters within you, because as the first Chimera to be created, you have the ability to absolve the new creatures that would emerge and be created by the New Gods."Isak took a deep breath, with a touch of sadness."The problem is that the Mother of Monsters is very powerful and found a loophole in the curse to free herself. Despite you being countless different creatures, you can be killed." Isak turned his face and looked out the window, surely remembering something. "Over the ages, a creature would die. The energy of the Mother of Monsters would spread to those around, corrupting them... You were hunted many times, and each t
Sophia POVThere's something different in the air, I still can't figure out exactly what... But I'm absolutely sure it has to do with this man's appearance.If 1% of what I know about Miskatonic University and the Ancient myths is true, then we're doomed... Which makes me even more suspicious of this man, because it means that there are cultists out there...People who want to free the Ancients and who are involved with twisted, “ profane” magics that are far more powerful than Gáta can ever access.My eyes met Khalid's and it was a silent conversation, he understands me, more than Perseus and Achilles, at least as far as this situation is concerned. I know that your Daemon is extremely powerful and very old. This knowledge is not because I drank his blood, because I know that I am no longer bonded to him...This silent conversation has to do with our way of thinking, with our ability to see the dark side of people and situations, with our difficulty in fully trusting someone. Khalid
Note: In the previous chapter, there was an error in the translation.The correct phrase to introduce Isak is: “It was my fault.” The man replied. “My name is Isak Petrov, I'm the Dean of Miskatonic University.”Perseus POVI clench my other hand tightly, because I can't stand to see the way Khalid and Sophia get along, I know it's stupid of me, but I'm trying to control this jealousy and as if that wasn't enough... Khalid is now very close to my father too.The two of them had a meeting the day Sophia went back to sleep and after that they seem to have become even closer...I can't understand how everyone is involved with this vampire, his charm doesn't appeal to me and I simply can't accept him. As soon as he gave me that stupid order, I rolled my eyes.“It's not something I can do...” I said through my teeth.“Just because you've never tried it before... Helios' ability is gigantic, just like the Sun... He can burn to purify or burn to destroy. All you have to do is concentrate on
Achilles POVIt's been two days since Sophia went back to sleep, and honestly, I'm scared to death that she won't survive the ritual... There are so few days until the full moon... My heart squeezes just imagining something like this happening.I know we have to do this ritual, but it's not something I want to do, because I want to stay connected to Sophia in every way possible. I just wanted to find a way to control this curse.I saw what it caused... I watched the videos of the attack Perseus and I made, it was a massacre and the howls and screams of the enemies make me shudder to this day. I know it was real, but for me it was nothing like that, I simply wanted to kill everyone who was a danger to my pack and my mates.I even had to give a short interview and that's exactly what I said live. As well as explaining that Sophia is sleeping once again, since what happened at the Gay Parade was very intense.I realized that many people were afraid of me and Perseus... But they respected