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
SELENE POV "Or you can continue with your gestures until your voice is strong enough. Maybe I can also hire some people that would help you to use your voice better."She seemed too pleased with my suggestion and somewhere, seeing her happy made me happy as well. It felt like I had an accomplishment for making her happy.She finally left and I was alone in the chamber. I decided to make plans on what I could do for my pack, to strengthen them all the more. We were feared amongst the others for a reputation but we had to be sure that the reputation was still there.With this, I began to search through my wardrobe for some scrolls that we used for our initial training and most of the ceremonies that we held. Speaking of which, I hoped to open another mating ceremony but seeing that Selene can now speak a little is making me feel like it's going to be unnecessary.It took almost an hour of my reading the scrolls when I heard the front door of the chamber open and shut softly. I heard th
Selene's POVI sat down and he smiled even wider. "How did you sleep?""Bad."He nodded. "I could guess. I thought I heard you screaming early this morning. I didn't hear it properly since it was the sound that woke me up."I nodded. The meal on the table was calling out to me. It was bread with some veggies and eggs. There was also a cut of hot coffee and I suddenly felt my mouth watering. I think that maybe Zeus noticed it because he chuckled and I raised my gaze to meet his."Serve yourself, Selene. Don't wait for me to say it."I helped myself and began to eat. I took his almost half cup of coffee and before waiting for his approval or disapproval, I gulped it down."Don't take it, it's bitter..." He warned but by then, I had already gulped a mouthful and swallowed it. My face contorted so much and he began to laugh.What's so funny? I was in distress. My face was black since that was how I felt within me.Zeus laughed at me and left the table. I felt even worse. How could he all
Vivian's POVWhat the heck?! How can he just come and crouch down to lift her? She is just a peasant! How can she be more important than I am? This is so unfair! Ugh, this witch has won this round. I will surely come back to her. Oh, the plan was so perfect, and now she ruined it. Why and how could she just ruin it so suddenly?Argh! I had just sneaked out from my night job just to spend some time with Zeus as well as teach this brat a little lesson. How come I was the one being taught now? Ah, Selene. You may win this time around, but best be certain that Zeus remains mine for the rest of the time. I'm in the long run. I opted to follow them through to her room since I was a medic."Oh, Alpha Zeus. Let me just handle the first aid and we can determine if she will be in the clinic or not." I suggested. Zeus seemed elated with my idea because he's readily accepted and I could see Selene's face turn black like the bottom of a pot. Aw, how cute.Once Zeus set her down on the bed, I was
Selene's POVTwo days without training and I was dying of boredom. Zeus had surely been around me, not doing anything in particular, but he happened to be there at least. But Vivian had been shamelessly throwing herself around Zeus. I bet she was feeling so pissed that she tried to cause me harm but she ended up bringing Zeus and me closer. Nothing existed that could cause so much anger in Vivian and I know it.Today is the third day that she's coming to check on my ankle. It had gone down so much and I just felt a slight pain when I tried to balance my weight on it. Zeus would always advise me against it and I would just smile at him in return. "Hi, Selene!" She called cheerfully. I noticed that she came in with Zeus and she hurried in as if she didn't remember that he was walking before her, thereby crashing into him. She moved back instantly, blushing all shades of red."I... I'm so sorry Alpha Zeus." She begged so seriously and I couldn't help but roll my eyes at her acts. Did sh
Selene's POV"No." I shook my head.Zeus smiled a little and tried to fight the smile from spreading more on his face."I can't believe that you can now form words." He said. "I can't wait till you begin to speak more fluently."The way he rubbed my head after speaking felt so affectionate. I couldn't help but smile."Alpha," I called. He smiled at me all the more, his palm was still spread around my hair. "Selene, you should end the training already. I think that if you keep practicing your vocals, you will eventually be able to speak perfectly."I thought so too. But I didn't want to be the one to mention it to him. I nodded slightly."Alright," Zeus said. He ruffled my hair a little more and then made me leave. I didn't want to be away from him. I noticed he looked different. His face looked more human. It was over a month since I slipped the poison, and he seemed to be turning more human every day. And each time I see him in this manner, I feel more guilty.I watched him leave an
Zeus's POVI don't know why I feel raging anger in me just because someone tampered with her dress. I just feel like she intentionally dressed up just for me. And it was a very pretty dress so why would anyone want to spoil it? But she said she had locked her room, this reminded me of when Elsa said she had given her her key, yet she hadn't. Then those guards managed to enter her room too to find something they accused her of stealing.No, how, someone was behind this. And that person has better pray to the goddess for the safety of their lives because if I do lay my hands on them, they're dead meat, regardless of who they think they are.I wouldn't lie to myself anymore, I am falling in love with this super clumsy, super cute girl. Although when we met, I had already felt that force of attraction to her, she had stolen my heart at the first meeting, but when they told me she was a mute, and also a stealer wolf, I just lost it. I could feel all my attraction turn into hatred.But now,
Beta Brent's POV"Darling, come and have your breakfast. Where are you off to in such a hurry?" "Yeah, Dad. Where are you off to in such a hurry?"I stared at the mother and son that asked me the same question. Of late, whenever I dressed up to go out, they suddenly began to ask me where I was headed."Alpha Rodrigo has summoned me. I have to answer him." I answered. "You can cover the food up for me, honey, when I get back, I will eat.""Oh, but you can't just leave. You-""You know how Alpha Rodrigo is..." I tried to plead.She went quiet. "is this still about Selene? Has she locked his wolf? Why hasn't she poisoned him yet?""She returned the poison to me." I answered. "which means that she has locked his wolf but hasn't fed him the poison that will kill him.""Well, you can trick her into doing it." I paused and turned to stare at her. "Trick her?""Sure, Dad." My son replied. "It's kind of easy, Selene is a dummy. She's stupid, she can't even think twice. Didn't you say she fel
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