Perseus POVAs the days go by, I feel that Sophy is getting stronger and that makes me so excited. Of course, it's getting harder and harder to ignore the attraction I feel. We often exchange heated kisses and every time it happens I have to concentrate so that it doesn't evolve into anything more than kissing.That's why we decided to sleep in separate beds in the same room. The problem would be explaining why I would sleep together, after all, until now they had always seen me go into my room and never sleep here.The solution was for me to sleep with Achilles and Sophy to stay apart. I still feel strange when I'm attracted to my friend, but I'm not fighting it. Besides, I'm managing to control my jealousy, with Khalid further away I don't have as many outbursts, even though I can't spend as much time with Sophy as Achilles.Apart from the fact that Sophy was doing very well at controlling the flow of energy, Lucca had appointed one of his students, James Vern, to help Sophy with th
Sophia POVI never cease to be amazed at how big this version of Perseus is, this wolf is gigantic, his head is practically the same height as mine, his fur so shiny that it seems to have a light of its own.I run my hand over his muzzle and I can feel the love that Perseus feels for me, this connection is so intense that it might have scared me before, but now I just accept it and I'm very happy about it.Perseus makes a brief movement with his head, indicating for me to go up, although I want to play with his fur, I do as Perseus asks. I thought it would be more difficult to climb, but Perseus lowered himself and it didn't take him long to find the perfect position.As soon as my mate starts running, I feel a very different emotion, one of pure freedom, the wind on my face is delicious. The trees go by quickly and at no time am I afraid that we'll hit one.Perseus moves with agility and elegance, I don't even hear the sound of his paws against the ground, but I can smell the separat
Sophia POVHalf of the employees on this floor have been replaced by Omegas and that shows how strong I am. I still miss meeting and talking to Hyperion and Khalid in person, but I used to video call them all the time.All the more so because I'm back to helping organize the Gay Parade, which was just five days away. This and the defense plans make me both happy and stressed.Several news stories about Achilles fainting in public were circulating in the main gossip magazines, some even saying that Perseus was being affected. Right now I'm watching the evening paper discuss the Gay Parade and these reports.'As an expert, I'm saying... This is a sign that the Goddess doesn't agree with this Gay Parade! It goes against our instincts.' Lexx Soulton's voice rang out.He is the main spokesperson against LGBT rights. Someone I've done extensive research on and have some dirt on. I have to thank Khalid and the digital espionage group we set up for having this information now.'Your opinion h
Sophia POVThis meeting was very well thought out, because as I'm stronger we have to be careful not to relapse and that alone is a reason for me to regret it.Achilles squeezed my hand, to give me strength, not because I'm ashamed of wanting to have sex with my mates, but because I can already imagine the answer. It's just that my Beta insisted on it.I took a deep breath, feeling the witch's aura at the exact moment she opened the door. Perseus hugged me from behind and kissed the curve of my neck gently. Like a pillar that won't collapse.“Alpha, Beta and Luna.” Gáta bowed briefly as she closed the door.All the employees had been dismissed, which meant that I interacted with only the aura of my mates and the witch.I took a few deep breaths as the witch approached, her scent had become more intense and it was as if I could feel her magic on my skin, a strange sensation, but not a bad one.“I must say that Miss Sophia is much better, her aura is much stronger.” Gáta informed me.I
Achilles POVSophia's emotions are running high and it's impossible to ignore them, as they resonate in my chest, every single one of them... Knowing how much she was hurt and how it turned her into the woman she is today makes my blood boil.I still can't wrap my head around the fact that someone hurt her like that... The most shocking thing is knowing that she even married this guy! The control he exerted over Sophia is gigantic.Rationally, I understand that she was innocent and very young, so she let herself be taken in by someone older and who filled her with empty promises. The problem is that emotionally I simply can't see today's woman in the situation she describes.“That's a good question, Sophia.” Gáta said. “If the marriage is valid, then you'll need to use your married name. Since, even in human rituals, there is an intrinsic link between the two people.” I clamped my mouth shut tightly, holding back my anger and Perseus's. Knowing that Soph could still be linked to this
Khalid POVStaying away from Sophia was a relief, because then I wouldn't be tempted and I could get my feelings in order. I didn't talk to anyone about it, because I didn't trust anyone to keep such a secret.Of course, my Daemon didn't let it get any easier, as he always put images in my mind and when I slept, he decided to leave me with sexual and romantic dreams about Sophia, but after a few days, he calmed down when he realized that I was serious about putting all this behind me.I focused my attention on the pack's security network, the upgrade of the computers and the spy center was successful and now operates without any problems. With a little spell to reveal the truth, we were able to select only the most loyal to the pack.With that, it became clear who the Black Moon pack's spies were infiltrating. As Sophia said, it was better to keep them alive, so that the false information we wanted to pass on would be much more widespread.Although I have my own team of spies, I'm not
Sophia POVFinally, one of the most awaited days is happening. The day has dawned full of festivities and I can feel something different in the air, all this joy is contagious and I see all the employees smiling, talking and joking more.I'm happy that something like this is possible and that many have opened their eyes to the fact that previous thinking was archaic and that accepting the new isn't a bad thing. Of course, I know there are a few protests going on, but they are tiny compared to the festivities.I had ordered a wonderful dress, it has a V-neckline, but with a corset to support my breasts and make them more contoured, with slightly thicker straps, a small ribbon around the waist and a pinker skirt with an opening on the left leg. What's most striking is the print, which is in the watercolor style with the colors of the rainbow.I asked them to do a very colorful make-up on my face, adding glitter to bring out the colors and make it look very festive. Hyperion had selected
Sophia POVI can feel the pressure of the auras increasing as I get closer to the party room, Alex is by my side and that makes me feel calmer, because I know that if necessary he'll use his skills to help me during this party. I know it won't be a problem if I leave before then, but I have to stay until the scheduled time for Achilles to pass out. I took a deep breath before entering the room, the doors are closed, precisely to contain the auras of the people there, the food and drinks were already inside.'It's going to be all right.' I heard Perseus' voice in my mind.Surely they must sense how nervous I am, I smiled more calmly, happy for this little message. It's very difficult for my mates to do something like this, precisely because we expend a lot of energy, since I'm not connected to the pack and I don't what they call mentally message with the others, just and only with them and it's very rare.'Thank you.' I replied, concentrating on sending that message.I can feel an eve
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,