Marissa POV.It has been a few days since the incident with Zion and Morpheus has been sedated. We can’t risk that happening again.“Hey, any news?” I look from the laptop as Rowan leans against the doorframe and I shake my head as I rub my eyes.“No, the structure of this is nothing like I’ve ever seen before. It’s extremely complex. I can’t keep Morpheus sedated for too long without it causing him more problems.” I lean back in my chair as he pushes off the doorframe as he walks closer to my side.He leans down and looks at the numbers and writing on the screen. His face is close to mine. However, anyone else would feel uncomfortable at the proximity, but not me. I don’t see him like that.“This is rather complex. However, see this?” He points to the screen and I lean closer to look at it.“What is that?” I mumble as I zoom in and see the strand of numbers and elements. Oh wow, the element is hidden in the code. I search through the papers on my desk and grab what I’m looking for. L
Marissa POV.Waking the next day, I stretch and yawn loudly. Reaching for my phone, I check the time and see that it is noon. Goddess, I must have needed that sleep.Only then did I hiss in pain and look at my arm. What the hell?“Robert, Robert. Where are you?” As I speak through the mind link, the bedroom door opens and in he walks with Eleanor, Lucy, Lita and, oh my Goddess Thomas.“You’re awake. How are you feeling?” Robert climbs up beside me and pulls me into a hug. I’m confused. Why am I hooked up to an IV?“Confused. Why am I hooked up? What happened?” I ask as he kisses my forehead.“How long do you think you have been asleep for?” he asks and I pull back, looking at him in confusion. What is he on about?“I fell asleep last night at about seven and woke up now at noon, so seventeen hours, wow I must have needed it. Where is Athena?” I ask when Robert takes a breath.“My love, you have been asleep longer than that. You fell asleep on Tuesday. It’s now Friday.” I blink in shoc
Marissa POV.“Ok, it was my fault. I tripped and if Rowan didn’t reach out quicker, then I would have fallen. I was on my way to the bathroom. Can you help me?” I ask, when Rowan chuckles. I shot him a death glare, and he holds his hands up in surrender.“Of course I can. You should have linked me. What did I say about taking it easy?” I shake my head. I didn’t think he meant to have him take me to the toilet. I look away as my cheeks heat and he chuckles.“I have seen every part of you, my love. Don’t be embarrassed. You have nothing to be embarrassed about.” I nod, but don’t look at him. Goddess, why does he have to be perfect?He lifts me up and takes me in to the bathroom. He looks at me as he closes the door and so I can do what I need to do. After I’ve finished, I brush my teeth, wash my face and hands. I open the door to see his back facing the door.“You done?” he asks as he turns to face me and I nod my head before looking at the floor. He takes my hand and helps me walk acro
Robert POV.She did it, she bloody did it. I can’t believe it. My father looks so much better and is awake and eating.“I will give you all some privacy. I need to check on something.” I turn as Marissa leaves the room.“Go after her son. If it wasn’t for her, I would be dead.” My father pulls my attention to him and I nod as I move towards the door.“Marissa, wait!” I say as she stops and looks at me with a small smile on her face. I can tell something is bothering her and I know she won’t tell me what it is.“It could be something to do with the happy scene around father. She didn’t have that growing up.” Nero reminds me and I want to kick myself. I sigh as I move towards her. I watch her expression as she looks away.“Thank you. If it wasn’t for you and your team, it would have ended differently.” I tell her and I see her switch into doctor mode. She nods her head.“You’re welcome. He is your father, after all, and didn’t deserve what happened to him. I need to head out for a littl
Marissa POV.It has now been months since Sherry told me the truth. I have avoided Robert at all costs, scared I will rip his throat out. The pregnancy has progressed as I busy myself at work and taking care of Athena. I moved to another side of the palace and have refused to see him.“Marissa, can I have a word, please?” Lita enters my room as I look at her over the laptop.“If you have come here to talk about your son, then please save your breath. I have nothing to say about him.” I tell her as I turn my attention back to the screen and work on reports to finalise the production of the antidote.Alix and the warriors captured Kayla and we have all her contacts with her distributors. She has been locked in the cells ever since. I plan on having a chat with her myself to find out why she betrayed my pack and her sisters. I haven’t brought myself to do it yet, afraid of what she will say.“How have you been?” she asks me and I sigh as I lift my eyes to hers as she moves closer and tak
Marissa POV.After the conversation with Kayla, I’m in shock and sadness. She told me everything. I don’t feel bad for her because she betrayed the sisterhood for her own gains. The Alpha marked her, causing the death of his Luna.The priestess’s had no choice but to hunt her down to kill her and her Alpha. They only found him. She ran away like the traitor she was. Others found out about what she had created and so she began making more for profit.Kyla said it was only supposed to be used on the harem’s and nobody else but it got out and others starting to make their own version of it. Without the Ice Lily, it wouldn’t have been as potent. All this heartache and pain was caused by one love sick woman who, in the end, lost everything she wanted.She told me her organisation runs deeper than just the Lycan Kingdom. She is still part of my pack and so she has pledged her allegiance to me and has handed over more information, which I need to get to the elders.She will remain here until
Robert POV.I’m going to lose her and it’s what I deserve. I knew what I was doing was wrong, but I couldn’t help it. Thalia was showing me affection and attention, and things got out of hand. I didn’t know that Marissa was being drugged. I’m glad she was. I didn’t want her to feel it, and I know that makes it so much worse.There were times she drugged me, but that’s no excuse. I know Marissa will walk away, and there is nothing I can do to stop her. There is nothing I can say or do to show her I am sorry. Nero has blocked me out completely as he warned me to not give into Thalia, but I didn’t listen and now I am paying the price.“Son, you need to go and speak to your mate. She is leaving.” My father’s voice enters my head and I ignore him. She deserves to be happy and if that means without me, then so be it. I can’t stop her even if we were on good terms, so no matter what I do, she will still leave.“Robert, you need to try. You fucked up son and now you will pay the price. The on
Marissa POV.It feels good to be home back in my pack. We have been back now for three weeks and I know I am close to giving birth. I instructed Shari that if Robert came here, to not allow him entry. I need to be alone without him or his family trying to make me backdown.When we arrived home, I immediately had the antidote patented and I now own it and it’s production. My team is currently looking at what else the plants can be used for so we can extend on the market.Rowan went back to his thrall and promised he would visit once I have my pup. He will also bring Luca, so he and Athena can start to form a friendship. Damien and Roxy both know what happened and Damien knows not to show me pity. He knows I hate it, so he has been his normal self and for that, I am grateful.Everyone in the pack has looked at me with pride as it takes a lot for anyone to walk away, especially from a mate bond that can’t be broken, but I think I knew this day would come sooner or later. I just hoped it