Athena’s POV"Athena! Are you okay?" Ralph's voice echoed through the mind link, a comforting presence. I found myself unable to reply as Bardulf's wolf hovered over me, its menacing snarl filling the air. His eye lingered on me for a moment, a mixture of emotions playing on his features, before he turned and walked away.“Athena!” Ralph's concern persisted."I'm fine," I replied, the connection between us allowing him to sense the uproar of emotions. We were now mates, and the bond was undeniable.“I just slipped and fell,” I offered, masking the true uneasiness beneath a simple falsehood.“Where are you?”"Taking a walk in the woods," I responded, masking the tension within.“It's not safe.”“What do you mean?”“I'm coming to meet you,” Ralph declared with a protective determination.“No! I'm coming back now. I'm not far from home,” I insisted, ending the mind link. Sitting in the quiet aftermath, I clutched my chest, exhaling deeply. Despite my attempts to downplay the situation,
Athena's POV In the following days, my determination to set things right intensified. Tala, though willing, was bound by her beta responsibilities, leaving me to navigate this challenging path alone.Fueled by desperation, I found myself at the doorstep of Ulf's mother. Despite the bizarre nature of our relationship, I couldn't ignore the compelling need for her guidance."I'm surprised you came to see Luna. Is everything alright?" she inquired with politeness after I sat down. I managed a reassuring smile, discreetly scanning for any sign of Ulf, well aware she wouldn't appreciate our interaction."Ulf isn't home," she disclosed as if anticipating my unspoken query. "She left a moon ago to spend time with my sister in the neighboring pack." Relieved, I sighed and responded to her offer of coffee with a polite decline.Instead, I delved into the purpose of my visit, confessing my intention to establish an organization for abused women who couldn't find their voices."Hmm. Luna duti
Athena's POVI grappled with a mix of emotions regarding the pregnancy, joy intertwined with a tinge of fear, sending my breath into unusual patterns."Are you okay?" Yifa inquired, her concern evident. "I'm fine. Just, don't share the news yet." I whispered urgently, forcing a composed smileBefore the mirror, I looked at my reflection, realizing a little change. Perhaps my imagination played tricks or a nascent baby bump truly emerged.After a refreshing bath, I dressed in a flowing gown, my hair twisted into a casual bun, and I descended for breakfast. Ralph, observing my voracious appetite, questioned me. "Are you okay?""Fine," I mumbled between bites.After breakfast, Ralph headed to his office. Restless in my solitude, the urge to confess my telepathic ability pressed, but the pregnancy added complexity.Aware of the abnormality and potential fear of werewolves associated with such abilities, my doubt lingered. What if he rejected this side of me? How would it impact our impe
Ralph's POV A faint transformation had graced Athena with the gentle touch of pregnancy, and I found myself captivated by every bit of it. Eager to stand by her side throughout this transformative journey, I asked my council members for a meeting, intending to involve their wives in Athena's noble campaign against the scourge of violent relationships within our pack.As I addressed the gathered assembly, a murmur of curiosity rippled through the room. Amarok, ever inquisitive, questioned the mandatory nature of their involvement. “Is it mandatory for our wives to join?”"It is for the collective well-being of our pack, and it is my decree," I asserted, suppressing any dissent with my authority as the Alpha. Though I sensed reservations among some, compliance was not optional. They had to obey. Turning the discussion to the looming threat of the mysterious beast, I sought information on any developments. “Now is there any development on the beast? A full moon is upon us already”
Athena’s POVI woke to an empty bed, Ralph's absence signalling his departure from his usual routine. Attempting to rise, a throbbing headache seized meMy nakedness left me puzzled, ‘was it the usual full moon ordeal or because Ralph and I retired to bed naked?’ I pondered.After managing to stand, I headed to my room, bathing and requesting relief herbs for my headache from Yifa.A strange feeling engulfed me as if my heart shattered into thousands of fragments. It wasn't my emotion, perhaps it was a flow of emotion from Ralph's. Seated on the bed, I drew deep breaths wondering what was wrong.After some time I heard him walk into his room aggressively, and almost immediately he was out. His forceful entry to my room, without a knock, startled me. The intensity of betrayal and fury etched on his face hit me like a tidal wave."Is everything okay?" I managed, my voice trembling."Did you come here
Ralph’s POVI experienced profound hurt upon the revelation, unable to accept the idea that she could be a murderer. I couldn't sleep or eat for the past two days.“Speak to her,” urged Conri, my wolf, resonating through my thoughts.“I can't,” I replied.“Coward!” he retorted before withdrawing into the recesses of my head.A knock echoed on my office door, but I chose silence, avoiding the company. The door creaked open, and Tala entered, disregarding my unspoken objection.“I didn't invite you in,” I muttered.“You don't need to. Here,” she offered, handing me pastries.“I have no appetite,” I dismissed, anticipating trouble as she sighed deeply.“Either you eat, or we engage in combat,” she threatened.I wasn’t in a good mood for combat, so I reluctantly grabbed a pie, chewing without enjoying it, succumbing t
Athena's POVPicking me up he placed me on the bed, we had sex like we had missed each other for decades.Lying in his embrace, a sense of relief washed over me after finally unburdening myself. Yet, to prevent a recurrence, I knew I had to lay bare the entirety of my secrets."Are you asleep?" I whispered to him."No. Why?" he responded, adjusting to gaze at me, his beautiful eyes visible in the dimly lit room."I need to tell you something," I began."I'm listening," he said."Something peculiar has been happening to me. I sometimes delve into memories unknowingly," I continued. He remained silent, seemingly trying to grasp the concept."You're quiet," I noted."Explain further," he urged."The first time occurred with Tala, a fleeting vision of her enduring torment. The second time was with you, I witnessed you in a distressed state," I explained, causing him to sit up, and prompting me to do the same."
Ralph's POVI revelled in the profound joy that had settled in my heart, witnessing the flourishing connection between Athena and me. It was a happiness so intense that I found myself smiling until I drifted into a peaceful slumber.Over the ensuing weeks, our bond deepened, and the subtle swell of Athena's baby bump indicated the impending addition to our lives.Despite the little progress in honing her telepathic abilities, I acknowledged her extraordinary nature, foreseeing greatness that would engrave her name into history.After a hectic day's work, we indulged in a simple meal before retiring to bed. In the quiet hours, I told her moonlight tales, reminiscent of the stories my mother once shared. Laughter echoed through the room, leaving us with warm memories as we succumbed to sleep.