Athena's POV
The air was charged with a mixture of disbelief and joy as my exclamation echoed through the room.
"Mama? Baba?!"
For a moment, it felt as if I had stumbled into someone’s realm of memories, questioning the reality unfolding before me. In response, my mother's voice, tinged with surprise, whispered my name.
"Athena?" Without hesitation, I hurried towards them, and the three of us found solace in an embrace, tears streaming down our faces.
Ralph, sensing the profound nature of the moment, swiftly dismissed the enforcers. Tala, who stood beside him, was equally taken aback.
Lost in the embrace, I couldn't estimate how much time passed. Eventually, my mother withdrew from the hug, cradling my face with tender hands, and studying me intently.
"You... you are... pregnant," she stammered, her fingers gently tracing the outlines of my baby bump.
It seemed as though the unborn child ackn
Athena's POVThe following morning, Ralph and I both woke up. He ventured on his routine morning exercise, while I indulged in a refreshing shower.Descending the stairs, I made my way to my parents' room, anticipating their early awakening. A gentle knock preceded my father unlocking the door.“Baba,” I greeted him, a smile gracing my face. The reality of the moment settled in, it was not a dream but an actual reality.“Good morning,” he replied warmly, enveloping me in a hug.“And where is Mama?” I inquired after our embrace.“In the bathroom,” he responded, and I nodded in understanding.Taking a seat on the couch, my eyes were pulled to an array of snacks on the table. Unable to resist, I reached for them.“Athena,” my mother's voice called out as she emerged from the bathroom.“Mama, good morning,” I greeted her with a smile.Seated opposite me, they observed as I absentmindedly munched on the snacks. Regaining my composure, I noticed their intent gazes.“Mm,” I cleared my throat
Ralph's POVIn the fortunate twist of fate, Athena's parents joined our pack, and her joy became palpable. She has never been happier and that made me feel satisfied. Immersed in my office tasks, the urgent call reached me through the mind link courtesy of Tala. “Intruders are at the southern border,” she announced. “I’ll be there immediately,” I replied. Swiftly, I accessed my concealed shelf, retrieving the sword that had seen its share of challenges.As my office door shut behind me in response to the disruption, I heard a loud bang and sensed imminent trouble. Quickly I entered a car driving towards the southern border, a flood of thoughts rushed through my mind, pondering who would dare breach my pack. “Tala, exercise caution. Limit the number of soldiers at the southern border, this might be a diversion to breach into the pack while all our forces are there. Ensure the Council members are notified, instruct them to stay vigilant at home,” I conveyed through the mind link.
Athena's POVSensing a frightening disturbance, my instincts urged me to action. Ralph's abrupt exit heightened my concern, the echoes of disruption resonating from the south."Baba, Mama, please go back inside," I urged.“What is happening? What was that?” I was met with a barrage of questions."Yifa!" I summoned her to guide them to safety and ensure they remained sheltered."Luna, what about you?" Yifa inquired, her worry evident."I'm just checking on Ralph, I'll return shortly," I assured her. Lyall, our steadfast head of security, intervened."You can't step out," he warned, acknowledging the looming danger."I must," I insisted, acknowledging the gravity of the situation."Alpha will kill me if anything happens to you" Lyall pleaded, and I reluctantly agreed, returning indoors.Peeking through the window, I watched Lyall disappear from view. Seizing a moment o
Ralph's POV Witnessing my wolf crumble, Athena swiftly transformed into a colossal beast. Its strength, size, and piercing red eyes unmistakably mark it as the very creature we had relentlessly pursued. In shock, I observed her dismantle every obstacle in her path. Though an arrow punctured her, she nonchalantly extracted it, leaving no cut in her relentless advance. In a brief span, she wrought a devastating massacre. She turned her lethal prowess on our soldiers, Tala's wolf attempted to intervene, only to become a target. It became evident that Athena had no control over the wolf. Unexpectedly, she refrained from delivering the fatal impact. After ensnaring Tala's wolf momentarily, Athena withdrew, and the once-red eyes of the beast returned to their normal state, a sign that Athena had regained control. The infusion of wolfsbane into my bloodstream left me weak, Conri whimpering in agony. Struggling to shift back to human form, I extracted an arrow, my shoulder and chest oozin
Athena's POVAfter the havoc I wrought, escape became my only goal, a ceaseless journey with no peace. I struggled to change to my human form but I couldn't, leaving my wolf's fatigue palpable with every step.A trickle of blood stained my arm, a mystery considering the wolfsbane's usual venomous touch. I wondered what peculiar type of werewolf I was.As night covered my path, determination compelled me forward until midnight when exhaustion forced me to collapse under a tree, tears of frustration escaping me.Shifting back to my human self became an imperative need. But despite my efforts, I couldn’t."You, my wolf, show me the way back, tell me how to shift" I implored, met only with silence, deepening my despair."Tell me, I beg you!" My desperate plea echoed through the night, unanswered.Was I condemned to this beast's existence? And why this unresponsiveness from the wolf within?Tormented by memories of
Ralph's POVAmid the innocent pages of a seemingly children's tale, one narrative captivated my attention, aligning with my understanding of Athena.“Tala, I believe this is what we're searching for,” I shared with excitement.“What's it about?” She inquired, leaning in for a closer look.“A mysterious werewolf possessing telepathic abilities and an imposing wolf. Originating from a potent lineage, she holds the power to both create and destroy,” I read aloud.“Alright, I grasp the formidable wolf part, but telepathic powers? I'm sceptical,” she noted.“Honestly, she does have those powers,” I admitted.“What?” Tala's expression was a mix of fear and fascination.“She's struggling to control them, so we've been discreetly studying and keeping it to ourselves.”“Hmm, that's intriguing and unsettling.”“Yes, b
Ralph's POVAthena's mother expressed confusion, seeking clarification on Athena's disappearance."I was told she got taken by Damina,” she added. “So the thing is, when we got there and things escalated, she got scared and ran off” I lied.“She's not the type to do that,” she mumbled. "Perhaps guilt compelled her. Since Damian was here for her," the father suggested.Despite the lie, I reassured them, emphasizing my determination to bring Athena back, especially considering her pregnancy."She's my wife, and I'll do everything in my power," I affirmed, receiving pleas from her desperate mother.After consoling them, I departed for my office, where I discreetly kept away my sword. Contemplating my next move, doubts crept in. How to locate her amidst potential dangers?"Athena, can you hear me?" I attempted to connect through our mind link but met with unsettling silence. Repeated attempts yielded no response, leaving me collapsed on the couch, my injury resurfacing, adding a physic
Ralph's POVReturning to the pack, Tala skillfully navigated the winding roads back to the library where Gonzolo and Tidwulf awaited."Why this strange mix of happiness and sorrow on your faces?" Tidwulf inquired, piercing gazes studying for answers./Sinking into a worn-out couch, I sighed. "It was a dead end.""A dead end? Explain," Tidwulf demanded."He spoke of his mother's demise, and Ralph put an end to him," Tala revealed, nonchalantly placing her sword on the table."He seemed to embrace his own demise willingly," Gonzolo added. "Perhaps he sought refuge in death, but he was a coward unable to end his life," Tidwulf suggested with a wry smile. Uneasy laughter filled the room. Shifting the focus, I emphasized the need to get a solution. "We can't continue like this.""Her parents, from a potent lineage, are at your house. Have we forgotten that crucial detail?" Tidwulf, ever sensible, reminded us. The realization hit like a bolt of lightning. "How could we overlook that?" T