Selene's POVI couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong. It was a nagging sensation that I couldn't ignore. My mind was restless and I found it hard to focus on my training. I knew that Zeus was in danger, but I couldn't pinpoint the source of my unease.As a werewolf, Zeus's strength came from his wolf form. But if he was unable to access it, he would be vulnerable to any attack. I couldn't bear the thought of him being defenseless. I had to find out what was wrong and help him.I decided that maybe I could confront Zeus and share my concerns with him. As soon as I thought of the topic, the regret that I had been struggling with surfaced again. I knew then that there was no way I would possibly confront him and not expose myself. I had to concentrate on my training to keep my mind off of recent events. Zeus had seemed panicked when he found me and quickly ushered me into the castle for safety. It made me wonder if he was starting to have feelings for me. As I continu
Selene's POVJust what was this man asking me to do now? To bathe him? So I was going to scrub his naked body? The thought of touching him made me feel so hot. Ah, this man is worse than a devil, he's so shameless!"Selene, the water is turning cold."I turned sharply. "I cannot bathe you."He chuckled. What is funny? He's asking me to bathe him and he finds it funny? Why does he find it funny? How does he find it funny?"Why can't you bathe me?"Um, isn't the answer pretty obvious? You're a grown man, and I'm a slightly grown woman, and isn't that enough reason not to bathe you?I simply cannot. I answered."You are my slave, remember. You're supposed to do whatever I ask of you. Meaning, you aren't even supposed to have a choice." He stated.Of course. Here we go with the slave thing. If my father was half as useful as he made me feel useless, I would have been bold enough to say I could leave Zeus's castle. But slaving away for this proud alpha was a hundred times better than retur
Selene's POVJust what was this man asking me to do now? To bathe him? So I was going to scrub his naked body? The thought of touching him made me feel so hot. Ah, this man is worse than a devil, he's so shameless!"Selene, the water is turning cold."I turned sharply. "I cannot bathe you."He chuckled. What is funny? He's asking me to bathe him and he finds it funny? Why does he find it funny? How does he find it funny?"Why can't you bathe me?"Um, isn't the answer pretty obvious? You're a grown man, and I'm a slightly grown woman, and isn't that enough reason not to bathe you?I simply cannot. I answered."You are my slave, remember. You're supposed to do whatever I ask of you. Meaning, you aren't even supposed to have a choice." He stated.Of course. Here we go with the slave thing. If my father was half as useful as he made me feel useless, I would have been bold enough to say I could leave Zeus's castle. But slaving away for this proud alpha was a hundred times better than retur
ZEUS' POVSelene stormed out of the meeting chamber, her face contorted with anger. I couldn't help but wonder what had caused her outburst. Despite my warning to Vivian to be on her best behavior, Selene still seemed to be upset. I had to follow her to make sure she was okay.As I trailed her down the hallway, Selene's body language spoke volumes. She was tense, her fists clenched tightly at her sides. I knew I had to approach her carefully, so as not to exacerbate the situation. When I caught up to her, I asked if she was okay. She turned to face me, her eyes blazing with fury.But when she noticed it was me, they calmed down and I noticed the sadness in them. Why was she sad? What was wrong with women?"Are you okay?" I asked carefully.She simply shook my hands away and I was left standing there, feeling helpless. I couldn't shake the feeling that I had somehow let her down. As I made my way back to the meeting chamber, I couldn't help but wonder what had caused Selene's anger.I
Zeus's POVThe next day started the way every normal day in my castle would. I wake up to find my slave standing before my bed, waiting on me. She had prepared my bath and my meal and was waiting for me to just open my eyes. What a beautiful way to be awakened.She bowed in greeting the moment she saw that my eyes were open. I offered her a cheeky smile and came out of my bed. Somewhere, I hated being watched while I slept, it felt as if I was at my most vulnerable point and I could easily be harmed."Why are you standing there so stiffly?" I asked, feigning my early morning anger. I watched her face twitch as if she had something to say but held herself in."Hm, you have grown stronger. I still remember that night I saved you from those rogue wolves that wanted to tear you to shreds." I said. "I hope you have not had any disturbing male attention ever since. Suz said the drugs were going to last very long, it could even last till the end of your life, but something you were born with
Olivia's POVSo I had to just leave to continue my training for the day. Zeus says that if I can speak clearly to ask for my wish for the day, he will grant it to me. I had to practice very hard today.The other soldiers would join me in the training today. I wasn't going to train alone. That also meant that I was going to have to work extra hard. Those other soldiers were going to tease the hell out of me.I can't concentrate. I really can't. I don't know what else to do. If Vivian had not indicated her interest in Zeus so clearly from the first day we met, I wouldn't be so worked up, leaving only the both of them in a room, whether the servants were there or not.I need to figure out a way to redeem myself from all my sufferings. If I could just change my situation now, people would stop looking down on me. While my mind traveled to all the places Vivian was capable of ever going with Alpha Zeus, something hit my head hard, I opened my mouth to yelp in pain, but no sound came out.M
Vivian's POVOnce I had informed him of the issue at the clinic, he was more than willing to come with me. What if I suddenly made a detour? Would he still follow me? Let's watch and see.While we were leaving the castle, I suddenly turned to an ice cream cafe close by. I made sure to keep glancing longingly at the ice cream on display. I don't know if he noticed, but I heard a deep chuckle, and I minded my business, blushing a little as well."Are you a kid? Why do you stare at the ice cream so longingly?" He asked.I felt so elated within me that he noticed I was interested in it. That meant that my Zeus was so observant. He even noticed what I was staring at and how I was staring at it. Oh, this man has just become way more handsome."There is an emergency at the clinic, or so you said. When we are done checking it out, I can ask Suz to give you some time off to come and check if your favorite flavor is there."Oh, my world! Did he just say... Did he just say...? Gosh, I am burstin
Zeus's POV"Since you already knew what to do, why didn't you go ahead and do it?" I asked, sighing in mild frustration. Yes, I was frustrated. After the mild attack the previous day, I wanted to be there while my team trained. I had to make sure they weren't sleeping on this. And also, to make sure that they weren't maltreating Olivia. The poor thing would not be able to defend herself."Is that all? I'm leaving." I announced."Yes, Alpha Zeus. My apologies for pulling you out rather than coming down myself. I just didn't want to take any chances with them." She explained."Next time you want someone to deliver a message to me, make sure it's not Vivian," I warned. "I don't fancy having her around the castle. It makes Olivia uncomfortable."Susan's face held a surprise. It was a pleasant surprise and she nodded too quickly. Once that was settled, I left the clinic. I didn't find Vivian around when I was leaving but I made my way straight to the pack house to meet the soldiers trainin
Brent’s POVThe hallway was empty save for the faint sound of footsteps echoing in the distance. My hands clenched into fists as I walked quickly away after the encounter with Candice. That woman had a way of getting under my skin, her words like needles pricking at my pride and patience. The audacity to question my competence after everything that had happened — after what my men had faced — was infuriating.I pushed the door to my quarters open with more force than necessary, the sound of it hitting the wall startling one of the soldiers stationed nearby. He glanced at me, then quickly looked away, recognizing my mood. Smart man.Dropping into the chair at my desk, I ran a hand through my hair, trying to settle the boiling frustration that Candice had expertly ignited. She always had to have the last word, always had to prove she was the smartest person in the room. And the worst part? She wasn’t entirely wrong about Zeus.I hated admitting it, even to myself, but her insight into h
Candice’s POVI was utterly annoyed when the news of the failed operation got to me. I had expected Brent to have been more aware and prepared. It was certain he had underestimated Zeus. This was the same reason I had wanted to be involved with the operation and not just give ideas on what should be done.I needed to go and talk to Rodrigo and give him a piece of my mind. He and his men had fumbled up a perfectly laid-out plan, and I wasn’t going to sit idly and watch them continue like this. If I was going to have my revenge on Zeus, then I was going to do more than just give advice and sit in this gigantic castle. I needed to be directly involved with every operation; from planning to execution. If there was one person who knew Zeus as much as he knew himself, it was me.I stepped out of the room, completely ignoring Lucia who kept on calling out and running after me. I wasn’t going to allow anyone to stop me from giving Rodrigo a piece of my mind. I was about to round a corner to t
Selene’s POVThe day went by slowly. I had barely left the room since my encounter with the goddess. Eleanor was the best guardian anyone could ask for. She dotted on me like I was her child. Constantly checking to make sure nothing went wrong. With her, I knew I was completely safe from immediate harm.Her son had recovered from the injuries he had gotten from the fight with Zeus and Evan. The perks of being a wolf were the accelerated healing, amongst other things. He was up and about, getting involved in the activities around the safe house. He had been in to check on me a few times too. Eleanor and her son had become the family I had always prayed for.I spent my time indoors knitting, using it as a form of distraction. I know the goddess had asked me not to worry or disturb myself again but I couldn’t help the thoughts running about in my head.It was almost noon when I heard movements coming from the compound. I got up from the bed and stepped out of the room. From the look of t
Brent’s POVRodrigo was furious. I could hear the commotion from outside his office door. I didn’t need to go in to know that he would have tumbled his office by the time I’d gotten there. We all stood outside, everyone afraid to approach the office.I stood in patience waiting for the moment Rodrigo would be calm enough for me to approach him and talk to him. I’d known from experience that approaching him when he was raging wasn’t the best move for anyone to make.Minutes passed as the muffled sounds of Rodrigo’s rage subsided. The soldiers who had been standing around glanced at me nervously. I kept my face neutral, masking my own unease. Dealing with Rodrigo when he was angry was like walking on hot coals and expecting your foot to not get burned.Finally, silence could be heard from inside the office. I stood for a few minutes, listening for sounds so I wouldn’t walk into another fit that was waiting to explode. When I was sure he had calmed down a little bit, I took a deep breath
Zeus’ POVThe room was filled with a heavy silence as I sat at the head of the table, my fingers tapping an irregular rhythm on the table surface. The shadows cast by the firelight seemed to dance mockingly as if they knew the war raging inside of me. The betrayal of Marcus and Gregory was a deep wound, a knife in my back from men I had once trusted wholeheartedly. My thoughts were restless, wandering endlessly over their disloyalty.A knock at the door broke through my cloud of anger.“Enter,” I commanded, my voice cold and calculating at the same time.Evan and Jack stepped inside, their expressions humorless but firm. They bowed briefly before straightening. I could see the tiredness in their eyes despite their attempt to hide it. Evan’s uniform had little cuts around it, a faint line of dirt across his sleeve, and a small tear near his shoulder. Jack had almost the same look about him, though his demeanor was as sharp as ever.“Guys, good job today,” I said, leaning forward slight
Evan’s POVThe door closed behind Jack and me as we exited Zeus’ office. The importance of the mission was becoming very evident with each passing minute. The stakes had never been higher, and there was no room for error. Zeus had trusted us with this plan, and failure wasn’t an option.“We need to move now,” I said to Jack, my voice low but firm. He nodded, his expression as sharp as mine. There was no time to waste.Within minutes, I assembled the soldiers in the strategy room, dividing them into four different teams. Each soldier’s face was tight with focus, their postures rigid as they awaited my instructions. I moved to the front of the room, letting my gaze run across them, making sure I had the attention of everybody in the room.“Listen carefully,” I began. “This mission is crucial to uncovering the traitors in our midst. Each of you has been selected because I trust your tact, skills, and discretion. There will be no second chances. We need absolute stealth and precision.”I
Brent’s POVThe rustling in the control room filled my ears as I watched the large screens mounted on the walls. Each one displayed live feeds from the soldiers stationed at the western woods and the eastern outpost. A dozen men moved around me, monitoring the signals, communications, and camera angles. This was a delicate operation — one I couldn’t afford to mess up.I paced back and forth, eyes darting between the screens. The western woods appeared cold and dark, with tall trees surrounding it, the pathway barely visible under the weak moonlight. The eastern outpost was a bit different. It was quiet, almost peaceful, with the rustle of trees and faint chirps of crickets in the background. Both locations were deadly silent, and that made me uneasy.“Keep the feeds clear,” I ordered sharply, hovering behind a technician. “I want eyes on everything. And tell the units to proceed with caution. I don’t want mistakes.”“Yes, sir,” the technician replied, typing furiously on the keyboard.
Rodrigo’s POVThe soft scratching of my pen against the stack of papers in front of me was beginning to drive me mad. Line after line, I signed my name, my focus slipping with every word I read. Financial summaries, border patrol updates, pack development plans — it was endless. I leaned back in my chair, pressing two fingers to my temple, feeling the weight of boredom press down on me.How did it come to this?This office, with its dark oak walls and giant shelves of old records, felt more like a prison than the command post it was supposed to be. I was Rodrigo, the man who thrived on strategy and war, not some clerk meant to push papers all day. I was built for action, not for sitting here, suffocating under reports.With a groan, I flung my pen onto the table and leaned back, staring at the ceiling. The progress against Zeus was moving at a snail’s pace. The conspiracy had been months in the making, and while small steps had been taken, nothing decisive had yet happened. Zeus still
Selene’s POVThe words from the goddess filtered into my mind, interrupting my thoughts. When I had been recuperating in the hospital and had the vision, she had said that a war, a great war, was coming, and the only person who could save my kind was me.The war she showed me was intense, razing everything in its path. How was I supposed to stop something of that magnitude? I couldn’t even save myself. I’m here, hidden in a safe house so I’d be safe. Guards have been posted around the compound to make sure no threats come close. All these to keep me safe because I wasn’t capable of something as simple as that. Yet, I was supposed to save my kind from the war coming. The goddess must have been mistaken.I stood from the bed and walked to the window, staring out into the night. The moon hung in the night sky. It would be a full moon in a few days. I was tired of being hurled up in this room. My wolf wanted to run, to feel the air rush across her body. She wanted to enjoy the feeling of