Achilles POV
Sophia's way is very similar to mine, she questions everything and I like that, I like to see how active she is, and, of course, to see and feel how others react to her... The difference is that Sophia is more open than I am.
As soon as we'd finished lunch, I saw that Perseus was very upset and that Helios was agitated, so before we left for training, it would be better if Sophia and Perseus spent some time together, so I made an excuse, and we went up to the penthouse.
The surrounding air became heavier as we got closer to my room and as soon as I closed the door, Perseus wrapped Sophia's body around his, holding her by the waist with some strength, her body trembling slightly, but the woman just let herself go.
She knows that Perseus needs th
Achilles POV"You forget that the bond is also between the two of you!" Hyperion spoke up. "You'll have to mark yourselves too! If you've accepted Sophia as being meant for you, then you must also accept each other! Which means you'll be attracted to each other."Sophia calmed down and pulled away."What happens now?" Her voice is shaky."My blood can block their scent on you." Khalid's voice echoed, and I turned my face to see him leaning against the wall, arms crossed. "If you take one drop a day, then the three of you can play, as long as there are no marks.""Without them having control, it won't work!" Hyperion turned into the vampire."That's not my problem!" K
Sophia POVThis rollercoaster of emotions is complicated to deal with, even more so for someone like me who has never been very stable and so used to taking medication, only now I can't take them and I need to get used to these drastic changes.I'm stroking Helios' fur and I feel so good, and that fear I have of Perseus seems to disappear. It's strange, I'm not afraid of Helios, even though I know he's just as explosive as Perseus."I think I know how to keep our relationship going and also to keep us together. When night comes, Helios can sleep with us instead of Perseus. One day it will be Helios and the next Boreas." Achilles' voice rang out.That sounds like a very valid answer to our problem."That'll work!
Sophia POVOf course, I've trained before, so I know the moves, and I'm certainly much happier when I hit the sandbag, it's always a good way to release anger and tension.I didn't think I needed it so much, but as soon as I started hitting the sandbag everything became lighter, and I increased the force with each blow, feeling the impact it had on my hand, my wrist and even my arm.I can see that I'm a lot stronger than usual by the way the sandbag deforms with each blow. After a few minutes I start alternating between punches and kicks, but I also first test how hard and how high I can kick, without doing anything too extravagant.The only thing missing is some music. After all, training without music is a bit boring, but I know it can distract me, so, fo
Sophia POVI looked in the mirror and saw my reflection, I was wearing dress clothes, black tailored pants, along with a dark green shirt with sleeves that go a little above the elbow, with a V-neck that's a little more accentuated, but the bra I'm wearing helps to keep my breasts in place, plus I've put on a white belt along with white pumps. I wore light make-up, just a quick base, brown eyeshadow with a thin eyeliner, and red lipstick.I took a deep breath, calming my heart as I felt the nervousness begin to set in. In a few minutes, I'm going to meet Achilles' family.It's strange, I didn't feel that way with Hyperion, but it must be because of the circumstances... I already had contact with him when I found out I was Perseus' Fated One...With Ac
Sophia POV"I see, that's quite interesting," I said. "And when you have mates who are fated to be the same sex?""That's very rare, I only know of 12 reports of it," Lucca said seriously."Is that because it's rare, or because when it happens, they reject each other for fear of being judged?" Since I'm planning to hold a gay parade, I'd better gather some information.Lucca remained quiet, and I stopped to observe his reactions, the small ones, the ones that hardly anyone can identify. He'd only really stopped to think about it now."I never stopped to think about it, since at least when I was Beta, I didn't get that kind of report," Lucca replied."It
Sophia POV"Khalid!" Achilles calls out, and I can smell blood even before Khalid appears, and that makes me uneasy. "Sophia, what's wrong?" Achilles' voice calms me."Um... The smell of blood... It's different, and I don't like it." I replied, I know the more honest I am, the better.I feel Khalid approaching and I twist my lips, I don't want him to touch me."Sophia, breathe, pay attention to me," Achilles says, but it's a bit hard to concentrate on him, as every step Khalid takes makes me even more nervous. "Move away," Achilles says, and as soon as Khalid moves away, I breathe a little easier."Sophia, are these your feelings?" Achilles asks me, still holding me in his hands, and I look up at him, not quite
Achilles POVI saw Sophia taking my blood and Perseus' blood mixed, Khalid had given us a small container with several runes engraved on it and I know there's some kind of spell, but he didn't explain it properly, he just told us to mix the blood in the same 1:1 ratio, one part mine, one part Perseus', the same amount, not a drop more, and it was harder than I thought.It sounds easy, but every time there was a drop more we saw the container glow black, and when it was finally in the right proportion the glow changed to red. As soon as Khalid saw this, he picked up the container and then had to use the command a few times to make Sophia open her lips and swallow, although her eyes were open, she simply wasn't conscious.As soon as Sophia had swallowed the last drop, Khalid released her from the command
Sophia POVI smiled, this man is perfect, I've never met anyone as handsome as him, his smile is the only thing I want to see for the rest of my life, and I'm going to do everything I can to make sure he's always smiling.I don't know how I got lucky enough to meet someone like him, but I do know that I'm so happy, even more so now that I'm moving in with him, I don't know how things went so fast, it's not even a month since I met him, and I'm already moving into his apartment.But the place is so magnificent, the view over the city is perfect, plus the night sky is perfect, even when it's raining!I've just finished serving the table, not that I'm the best cook, but I tried hard. He said he liked seafood, so I got a recipe on
Sophia POV"You are a Chimera." Nina spoke again, in a gentler tone, like a kind teacher explaining to a child how things work. "Changing your appearance is not simple."Nina's words changed the atmosphere in the room again. Everyone fell silent, absorbing the weight of that statement. Achilles approached me, as if he could protect me from the truths that were about to come. Khalid just watched, with a serious expression."Alright, I understand." I said and felt Achilles hugging me from behind, his hands passing around my waist, a silent form of comfort. "Continue.""A Chimera is composed of several beings, several animals, mythological or not." Nina explained.And then she looked me up and down, analyzing every aspect of me, both physically and my soul, and I noticed a touch of melancholy in her eyes."And you have lost several since we first met." Nina explained.I felt a pang of pain in my chest, as I knew that meant I had died in agony each time one of those creatures left. Nina n
Sophia POVNina turned with the same grace that always surrounded her, her movements smooth like a silent dance. Her eyes landed on Alexandre, and to his surprise, her expression remained serene, unaltered, as if the words he had just spoken were no more than part of a trivial conversation.Alex was not prepared for such tranquility. The lack of reaction completely disarmed him, and I could see insecurity take over his features. Even his wolf, which had been animated and even aggressive, retreated inside him, as if shrinking before Nina's calm. All the aggressiveness that had emanated from him dissolved into the air."Interesting." Khalid said with a low laugh.Nina looked at him, and for a brief moment, I saw a subtle smile on her lips, but then she turned back to Alexandre again."My name is Alexandre." Alex introduced himself, almost stammering."I remember your presence in our laboratory." Nina replied, her voice maintaining a neutral tone.Alex nodded, not daring to speak. Nina's
Sophia POVKhalid nodded at my response. There was no questioning, no questions, and certainly no doubts, only understanding and acceptance. And that brought me a peace I didn't know I needed.This had always been my bond with Khalid, long before he became my mate… The vampire understood me on a different level from Achilles and Perseus, but that didn't mean something would happen between us.I had never thought of betraying my mates, I had never thought of Khalid as anything more than a good friend, only now, feeling the attraction of the bond, I started to feel this way, never before."When do you want this change?" Khalid asked me, his voice now carrying a more sensual tone, something I hadn't noticed before."As soon as possible!" I replied without needing to think much about it.I felt Achilles's body tense up, and I turned my head to look at him."You just woke up…" Achilles explained. "I don't want to put you in another coma… Your body is under a lot of stress."I sighed and he
Sophia POVI feel a shiver run down my spine with that phrase, something I didn't know was possible, because there's a different tone, it's not like Khalid telling me I'm an object, it was different…It was acceptance, certainty, as if, by calling me that, he was recognizing something beyond the physical, beyond desire, beyond the blood that pulses in our veins.He didn't see me as a possession, but as part of something ancient, sacred.My Shi. A phrase that meant our souls were connected…Maybe that's how I should have felt from the beginning with Achilles and Perseus, but I was different back then, I didn't know about this world and had to learn about everything…It's not that the connection between me and Khalid is stronger, but it's different… And this difference is glaring… Because Achilles and Perseus had to fight from the start to win me over…They were the ones who taught me about the Bond, the Balance, and what it means to be a mate, and in this difference, there's an added w
Sophia POVWaking up should be easy, but honestly? In my current state, it's not. My whole body aches, as if needles are penetrating my muscles, and I let out a groan of pain. But that only worsens the situation, as my head starts spinning, even with my eyes closed.I took deep breaths several times to try and make the sensation go away, until I felt my hands being held. The touch is gentle and loving, and I can feel the sparks of destiny taking effect, spreading through my wrists and up my arms, easing my pain.After a few seconds, I managed to blink a few times before focusing my gaze. I know I should pay attention to Achilles and Perseus, but what catches my attention is a completely different smell.It's a strange mixture, dark yet warm at the same time… It's like black amber, with myrrh, mixed with the dry heat of the desert at sunset, where the sand still holds the warmth of the sun, but the air begins to cool. There's a subtle scent of dried earth after rain, rare and sacred, m
Achilles POV"Shut up!" I yelled at the illusion, my voice reverberating through the space like a furious thunderclap.I turned abruptly to Perseus, my breathing heavy, and without hesitation, I raised my hand, slapping him across the face. The sharp crack of the impact echoed through the place, my Alpha widened his eyes, surprised not only by the blow but by the intensity of my gaze that openly challenged him."I know you better than anyone, Perseus, and I know you're not like this! You're not a monster!" I exclaimed."This is the second time I've put her in a hospital!" Perseus shouted, his voice filled with anger and despair.He pushed me hard, but my feet remained firm on the ground. His strength could have knocked me down, but I wouldn't back down."Next time she might not survive!" I said with determination. "And will you allow there to be a third time?"My voice came out cold as ice, sharp as a blade. I watched the red mark of my fingers begin to form on his face, standing out
Aquiles POVThere is a lot of information, but it all makes sense… Although I don't like the idea of Khalid being a permanent part of our lives. I would have liked a moment just for me and Perseus with Sophia, something we've been seeking since the first moment we saw her, and now we have to accept that this moment may never exist.I closed my eyes for a few seconds and sighed. My body and my wolf are tired; after all, we've been drained intensely and constantly, and I feel my body losing strength and my legs giving in under the weight of exhaustion. Before I could react, I felt a pair of firm hands holding me, preventing my fall.“Aquiles!” Hélios shouted while hugging me around the waist.Hélios's scent became stronger, always with a woody touch and a hint of aged leather. That same scent calms me and gives me a bit more strength.“Hélios…” I whispered his name and rested my head on his shoulder. “I'm tired… My energy is drained.”“I know, my love.” Hélios said and led me to the bed
Khalid POVWe opened the door and saw Alex there, he had already tidied up the room, and then Hélios gently placed Sophia on the bed, as if she were the most precious and fragile thing in the world. My heart tightened seeing her so vulnerable. Despite everything we've been through, I still don't know if this will last, if this connection will remain intact when the storm passes.‘What will Sophia think when she wakes up?’ I thought to myself, feeling the weight of that doubt in my chest.I sighed, automatically adjusting my suit, just to keep my hands busy. My eyes turned to Hélios, who now observed Sophia with a serene expression, something rare to see in him. I was still impressed at how someone so explosive and unpredictable could seem so calm at that moment.“No, I didn't know… At least not with 100% certainty, but I already suspected that something like this could happen.” Hélios finally turned to me, after adjusting Sophia better on the sheets. “What woke me up was feeling the b
Khalid POV“You are dismissed… For now.” Azrik spoke after a few seconds, his voice carrying undeniable authority.His expression was one of suspicion, a glimpse of doubt that he couldn't openly express, as, at that moment, he had no concrete proof to support it. Nevertheless, his sharp eyes analyzed every detail, every remnant of truth hidden in the gestures of those present.“Soon, I will contact you regarding the punishment for Alpha Ivar Volkheim and his pack.” Azrik turned to Ivar, his gaze assessing and relentless.“Will she be okay?” Ivar asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.“Yes, she just needs to rest.” It was Aquiles who answered, with the usual calmness that characterized him.“I will analyze the information I obtained from the ritual and about the possible spells Gáta may have cast on Ivar and his pack.” Shangō declared, his tone firm, walking towards Ivar, who bowed in respect to the magnitude of his power.“We will wait.” Hélios replied, making an educated bow,