After my kiss with Alpha Zeus, I was just puzzled. I did not know what to do anymore. It seemed a bit taken aback that I was able to accept him and was about to hug me. But I stepped back. "I only kissed you just to show you that I approve of you being the one for me. Just as it is supposed to be. But aside from that, I don't want us to get too close. It triggers my memory." I lied to him. He was about to say another word when I walked away. It was soon morning, and I was welcomed with a new lady. She looked like a maid but had this bold aura in her. She smiled at me and bowed. "Miss Selene, My name is Cara and the Alpha King sent me to cater to all your needs."I nodded and said nothing. "Should I run you a warm bath now, my lady?"I wanted to refuse, but seeing that I hadn't had my bath for a while, I nodded."Where am I?"“Your new room is assigned to you.” She replied I nodded, saying nothing.While she went to run a warm bath, I ate alone and took the pills. I cou
Zeus's POV;I paced around in my office, pondering over my conversation with her and how strangely she had acted in my presence. I wondered if I was too hasty in telling her to marry me.You fool!I sighed and expelled a breath. I told her that I was going to see her after the meeting with a few council members, but now that I think about it, I might have ruined the chance to get her to like me.When she heard that I was the Alpha king, she had acted strangely, not like she was scared of me, more like indifferent and she had agreed to marry me that quickly.I was waiting for Ronan. He was supposed to be supervising the ongoing work at the newly built college, but I needed to talk to someone and there was no one I trusted more than him.Just then, the office door opened and he stepped in, his eyes laced with worry and my brows pulled together into a frown, my mouth parting slowly."How's she?" he questioned beforeI couldn't say anything as he plopped onto the sofa."What's wrong? I ha
Alpha Zeus POV"Miss Vivian, I appreciate the thought, but there is no need for that. I had ordered the guards to not let anyone In here, I don't know how you're here—""Common, Your Highness. She was my slave, it is only proper for me to come to wish her well and offer some words of—-"I gritted my teeth and clenched my fist tightly at her words. She had emphasized the word 'slave'"Miss Vivian, I suggest you leave now as your presence was never in any way needed. The king will communicate to Alpha Vivian and Alpha Smith whatever punishment he seeks for you," Ronan cut in, noticing my rage.I heaved a sigh as I unclenched my fist. I was going to make them pay, and that was a promise.Suddenly, she fell to her knees, making Selene who had gone to sit on the sofa without looking at her turn around. I could see the panic in her eyes before it was quickly replaced with a look of indifference."Your Highness, please. I am sorry. I had no idea that she was your mate. I was only trying to d
SELENE POV Maybe he couldn't bear to see me hurt when all he needed from me was to sate his pleasures."I could leave if you prefer to be alone," he said after a while and I popped my head up to glance at him to see that he had turned on his heel and was now facing the door, his back to me.I must've been so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice that he had stood up and walked to the door."You can stay."He spun around, his eyes widening and his lips parting slightly before he quickly masked his surprise with a boyish grin.Even I was surprised at myself.He took a step forward and with each step he took, my heart began to flutter wildly in my chest."Thank you, Selene."I opened my mouth to speak but swallowed hard as I nodded instead. I was surprised that he was thanking me."I had somewhere urgent to be this morning, that was why I missed breakfast."I nodded, resisting the urge to tell him that I was fine. It was the best breakfast that I had eaten in a long time."Does anywh
SELENE POV "Who's there?" I tried to sound as calm as possible, but I was sure that my voice came out laced with nervousness."Come on Selene, let me in."I spun around just as I heard the door open, and to my surprise, she was gone, and all I saw was my reflection.A wave of disappointment washed over me."I guess you're not ready yet." His tone was calm, but underneath, it was disappointing,g, and I swallowed hard as I realized that he had seen the look on my face."No," I blurted out, ignoring my raging emotions and the many questions that I had.I raised my head at him to see that he was holding a tray that had a small cake in it."This is a thank you," he said as soon as he saw that I was looking at the cake and I collected it and placed it on the nightstand. I wanted to ask him what he was thankful for, but I didn't care."It's good to see you looking so well. I um—I brought you something," he looked nervous and I wondered what it was that he brought to have made him look like
Alpha Zeus POV There was a knock again and I groaned with frustration as I peeled the phone away from my ear."Come in," I called out, wondering who it was to have disturbed me so early in the morning and still annoyed that the guards had disobeyed my instruction.After the incident of the previous day, I was pretty sure that Ben was up to no good and it scared me to think that he was going to harm Selene. I figured that she must've been startled and went to meet her later that day, but she was still the same, indifferent and unbothered. She was like a zombie, only that she wasn't rotting.I was still thinking of a suitable punishment for Orion and his new mate. I heard from Ronan that they had gone ahead with the mating ceremony, but it was a small ceremony.The door opened and Ronan walked in and sat on the chair right in front of me."I was going through those documents and didn't need any disturbance," I didn't bother to hide my annoyance and he glanced at the documents. It was
Alpha Zeus POV"Alpha Fred is smart and you can't underestimate Ben. He's always been the smartest amongst us. They must've already thought about the possibility of me interfering and there are measures for that," I paused and walked to the window, shoving my hands deep into my pocket as I took in the beauty of the view."They might spin the narrative around and make it seem like a mere accusation.""But—""For now, we watch and see whatever is going on before doing anything.""Oh Man! And I was so happy and getting prepared to show my new skills," he stood up and began to throw punches in the air."What do I do to make her trust me? She acts very polite and Formal around me. I've told her to trust me, I've shown her nothing but care. Nothing is working!""I think teaching Orion and his wife a lesson will help you.""Well, you have any idea?"After what seemed like an eternity of us staring at each other, he grinned widely and my brows pulled into a frown."I do have a plan. A stone t
Alpha Zeus POV She was dressed in an elegant dark red strapless bodycon dress that hugged her body like a second skin, accentuating her curves. She was walking towards me, and with each step she took, my heart raced faster, and I stood up immediately.The necklace she wore had a small diamond pendant that shone on her neck and with each step she took, her wavy black hair seemed to bounce.I wasn't salivating for the food anymore. I didn't want it anymore. All I wanted was her."Your Highness," She murmured as she bowed slowly."You've captured my heart," I confessed as my heart rate sped up.She averted her gaze, fixing her eyes on the roses I had kept on the table."I don't know which flowers you like, so I got you this one.""Thank you, I like it," there was no emotion in her voice, and I had a feeling that she was lying, but I said nothing, not wanting the dinner to be awkward."You're beautiful, cupcake."She licked her glossy lips, and my eyes followed that simple action as I im
Candice’s POVI walked behind Brent, following like a good school child who was expecting a treat from their parents. We walked in silence, Brent paying no heed to me, but from his alertness, I knew he was aware of every move I made, down to the number of breaths I had taken. The silence was beginning to feel awkward and I didn’t know what I was supposed to say to break the ice. This was unfamiliar terrain, and I had to be careful, or else I’d be at risk of being thrown out, just like Zeus had done to me.I was determined not to make any mistakes with this. Zeus had disgraced and embarrassed me. Taking me for granted and putting me aside like I was filth and meant nothing to him. Maybe I didn’t mean anything or hold any form of value to him, but after I was done with what I had in mind for him, he’d wish he hadn’t done what he did.We walked past some of the castle staff who bowed in respect to Brent. From the look on their faces, I could tell that they not only respected him but also
Candice’s POVI was on my way to the Star Moon Pack. Alpha Rodrigo had accepted my request to meet and hear what I had to say.The car rolled over uneven terrain as the Star Moon Pack's border loomed ahead, the dense forest giving way to sprawling lands dotted with guard posts. My heart thumped wildly in my chest, determination fueling me. Zeus had cast me aside, humiliated me, and all for that woman — Selene.The thought made my nails dig into the leather seat beneath my palm. I hated her with every fiber of my being. Selene had taken everything from me: Zeus’ attention, his warmth, his future. No, that wouldn’t do. I wouldn’t allow her to win.The car slowed as we reached the border checkpoint. Two Star Moon guards flanked us, their wolfish eyes glowing in alertness. One approached, his hand resting on the gun strapped to his side."State your business," he growled.The driver leaned out, presenting the insignia I had acquired when Rodrigo had accepted my request for an audience. Th
Evans’ POVThe silence in the car on our way back to the castle was deafening. Zeus was skeptical about leaving Selene, Eleanor, and her son back at the safe house. I understood his fear. He wasn’t only concerned about Selene’s well-being; he now had an unborn child to worry about, too. I’d had to call in a few of the elite pack warriors, those I had trained with and could vouch for in my life. We had them swear to keep everything a secret or risk losing their lives. Zeus only agreed to leave for the castle when he was convinced it was safe for them.The tension in the car was building with every minute we got closer to our destination. Jack had gone ahead of us to do his investigations on the council members. Zeus was right, we needed to know who and who had been compromised. The circle of trust was already small and we needed to keep it that way.“You know, you haven’t mentioned punishing Selene for her betrayal,” Zeus interrupted my thoughts.I took in a deep breath, “With everythi
Zeus’ POVThe night dragged on endlessly, each passing hour chipping away at what little patience I had left. Sleeping has proved extremely difficult for me. My thoughts were chaotic like a storm-tossed sea, my mind circling the same possibilities over and over again. The conspiracy was spreading like poison through the heart of my pack, and I needed to come up with a plan that would get us to the root of the problem.By the time the faint gray light of dawn crept through the curtains, I had barely closed my eyes. My unease had grown heavier, an oppressive weight that pressed down on my chest. Unable to sit idly any longer, I reached for my phone and dialed Evan. The call rang. No answer. My stomach twisted into a knot.A second call, then a third. Still nothing. My anxiety kicked in, sharp and immediate, as my mind jumped to the worst-case scenario. What if they had gotten to him? What if he had been silenced before we could uncover the truth?I paced the room, my hand tightening aro
Evans’ POVI had tried to reassure Selene but I wasn’t reassured. I could hardly believe the words I had told her. Everything going on was making me look incompetent. I hated feeling incompetent. I enjoyed the feeling of being in control and right now, I wasn’t.My fists clenched the ledger I had taken with me to show Zeus. I had expected the conspiracy to run deep but I didn’t expect it to run this deep, involving council members.Why would council members want harm to come to Zeus? Zeus’ rule has been the best we’ve had in a long time. He ruled with iron fists but showed emotion when needed. He wasn’t always the Devil, only when it was required. That wasn’t enough reason to want to harm him.I wondered if they had been bribed or they were threatened. These thoughts were surely going to keep me up all night.I got into the car, rubbed my eyes, and laid on the steering for a minute. My head was beginning to bang. When was the last time I suffered a headache? The feeling was foreign to
Selene’s POVEleanor walked in with the food she had prepared for me. After Zeus had ordered me out of the castle and I had walked out from my parent’s house, I was lost and didn’t think I could trust anyone anymore. Eleanor had proven that she was trustworthy, taking care of a stranger without requesting any payments to be made.Zeus had us at one of his safe houses because he had said it wasn’t safe for me to stay at the castle. He was right. With everything going on at the moment. It was safer if I stayed hidden until the whole conspiracy was uncovered. This was bigger than just me and we all knew it.“How is your son?” I asked Eleanor as she brought the food she had prepared to the bed where I was.“He’s fine. He’s lucky you had stepped in when you did, or else his injuries would be greater than what he sustained,” Eleanor replied, “It was foolish of him to go up against an Alpha and his Beta.”“You can’t blame him. How was he to know?”“Don’t worry about him. Eat and rest. Your b
Zeus’ POVEleanor took a deep breath before proceeding to tell me what she had meant by my doctors being responsible for Selene's inability to get pregnant.She explained how when she had told Selene she was pregnant; she had refused to believe it, insisting that she couldn’t get pregnant because she had been trying and the doctors had told her she couldn’t get pregnant.“She said she had been giving herbs to combat the bareness, but when I asked her to describe these herbs, she gave a clear description of Parsley,” She looked at Selene and back to me, “Parsley when taken, can inhibit pregnancy or cause an abortion.”“Why would the castle doctors want Selene barren?” Evan asked the question on my mind.Eleanor’s words hung heavily in the air, the weight of their implications pressing down on all of us. Selene’s face paled as she absorbed the revelation. I clenched my fists, a storm of emotions surging within me—anger, confusion, and a sense of betrayal.“Are you certain about this?” I
Zeus’ POVSelene took a step back the moment I shifted back to man form.Evan still had the young man in his grip. I could see the fear in her eyes. She feared for the young man and it made me wonder who he was to her.“Let him go, please,” Selene pleaded, her gaze going from Evan to me and back to Evan.“Why should he do that?” I demanded to know.“He didn’t do anything wrong. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be alive right now,” Selene said, worry still laced in her voice, “He found me unconscious in the woods and brought me to Eleanor, his mom, who attended to me. They both didn’t do anything wrong.”I looked at the woman who had appeared at the doorway. She didn’t look dangerous.“Alpha Zeus,” she said, her tone even, though there was a subtle edge to her words. “I was wondering when you’d arrive.”I narrowed my eyes. “You know who I am.”She nodded, stepping aside to allow us entry. “I know a great many things, Alpha.”Evan shot me a wary glance, but I ignored him, signaling he
Zeus’ POVThe plan was already in motion. I had sent my people to find out Selene’s whereabouts but I wasn’t going to sit idly and wait to hear the news before acting. I wasn’t one to be fully dependent on anyone. The fact that I had let my guard down with Selene was what hurt the most.I stripped and walked into the closet. I wasted no time picking out the clothes I needed. In less than 10 minutes, I was dressed and ready to leave. My wolf was impatient; he could sense the action that was about to come and was dancing in anticipation.It took great strength on my path to stop him from tearing through my skin and going on the hunt himself. I couldn’t blame him though. Not only did Selene betray us, but she was also our mate. Our Luna.I walked to the mini-armory I had in my bed chamber and took out four pocket knives. I slipped two in each boot and strapped the last two to the knife holder on the belt line.I did a once-over to be sure I wasn’t missing anything vital. When I was sure