With every single day that passed, attending to the elite pack members and serving their meal as they moved into the mansion, I felt like I was losing more and more of myself. I had checked every badged person that came my way to see if I could find who entered my room nights ago but so far, I had come up with nothing.The pack had been buzzing with news of another pack that hardly showed its face. The pack meet event that the pack had been planning for weeks was almost in view and the mysterious pack had decided to attend. It must have been a big deal for the pack to want to make the event as special as possible.The large main hall was extravagantly decorated with jewels, gold, silver and accessories from around the world. Everywhere looked extremely beautiful. It must be a very big event, so I rolled the empty trolley into the kitchen. I was finally done for the day. I took a turn by the corner and finally I stood in front of Julia's room. I slowly knocked on the door and waite
Mima's pov.He moved closer to me and I felt his chest touch my back.“Stay away from me.” I squeaked out.“You should have thought about that before you waltzed into my room of your own accord. Unfortunately, I can't do anything to you right now because I have an important dinner to attend.”He stepped away from me and threw my knife to the ground like I was too weak to do anything. I stepped away from the wall and watched him wearily as he dressed up in his dinner wear. He looked over at me and smirked.“You want to know why I wanted to have my way with you?” I stay silent.“Because you are still mine. No matter what.” “But you broke our bond, how am I still yours?” I whispered but he must have heard me because he laughed out loud.“My wolf still yearns and craves you. It doesn't want Stephanie anymore since it found you.” In a swift motion, he was in front of me.“You are still and will always be mine”“No! Never. I will never be yours. I was never and will never be yours.” I squ
Mima's POVMy fingers trembled as I knotted the final piece of fabric to the makeshift rope. The sheets and clothes twisted together was my key to freedom.I could feel the anxiety of it all coursing through my veins. I said a small prayer to the goddess before I carried the fabrics and moved to carry my bag.I opened my window, the cool night air brushing against my sweat-slicked skin. My heart thudded painfully, but there was no room for hesitation. With one deep breath, I tossed the rope down. It dangled, barely reaching the ground, but it would have to do.The moonlight illuminated the small clearing below. The trees of the forest were dark and scary but I had to push through.With one final breath to calm myself, I gripped the fabric, knuckles white, and swung one leg over the windowsill. My stomach flipped as my foot dangled in the open air.Focus, Mima.Slowly, I climbed down. The rope burned against my palms, but I clenched my teeth and pressed on.One foot down. Another.My b
Rake's POVI needed a break from the loud music in the halls. The whole event was exhausting. Meeting with Alpha's and speaking on diplomacy.Why had I decided to come again?I took a turn and was about to rest on the wall when I heard a scream.I looked up in shock to see a lady falling from a rope.I had to help her.I stretched out my hand and felt my heart race in my chest as I caught her. The impact of her fall knocked the breath out of me, but nothing could distract me from the overwhelming sensation of her. My arms tightened instinctively, cradling her delicate body against mine.I didn't understand why I did it.Her scent, a blend of sunflowers and daisies, filled my nostrils; I felt the urge to never let her go.My wolf began to howl in ecstasy.Mate! Mate! he roared, his voice a frantic, joyful echo in my mind. I could see him running around and wagging his tail with glee in my mind.I could barely process it. My mate was in my arms. The Goddess had finally given me this gif
Mima's POVI followed Rake without a word, my feet barely keeping pace with his long strides. My mind was still in confusion, trying to process everything that had just happened. He had saved me, caught me when I was falling, fed me and then dropped the bomb that I was his mate, and now I was walking through halls filled with people, most of that I didn’t know, yet everyone seemed to recognize him.Rake didn’t seem to care about the eyes on him. He didn’t flinch when guards called out to him, demanding to know where he was headed.“Stop,” one of the guards ordered, stepping forward to block his path.Rake didn’t even pause his stride, “Move.”The guard faltered for just a moment but then quickly regained composure, as if unsure how to react to the command. The other guards, standing stiffly, eyed Rake in silence, but they didn’t challenge him further.“Return to the hall, Alpha Rake,” one of them said firmly. “Alpha Dylan requests your presence.”Rake paused, and I felt the heat of hi
Mima's POVRake carried me out of the main building, and I was about to take a turn when I spotted Julia in the crowd of people looking at us.“Julia!” I screamed as I leapt off his arms and ran towards her. Her arms were already outstretched for me to hug and that, I did.I held her so tight that she burst out laughing about how I was suffocating her.“Julia, he says he's my mate. Can you believe that?” I said, still surprised and in shock that I had a second chance mate.“Yes, dear. I believe him. You are a gem, the goddess wouldn't punish a lovely soul like yours by not giving you a better option.” Julia said as she slowly let go of me and dragged me to Rake. He stood there staring at us while we spoke.Julia held out his hand and linked mine with his. I felt a warm sensation when she did that made my tummy feel fuzzy and warm.“I might not be her mother or even her guardian but in the short while that she has been here with me, I have loved her just like my own. Please take care o
Mima's POVThe room was wide with a queen sized bed at the centre. It had light blue walls and faux vines hung from the ceilings. I walked in in awe at how beautiful the room was. I turned to see Daria staring at me with a big smile.“Alpha Rake always made sure the room was kept tidy. He said it was his other half. I hope it is to your liking.”“It's .. beautiful. Thank you.”“Oh don't thank me, thank him. He picked everything out. Who knew you'd come a lot sooner than we thought. I am glad you're here.” She chuckled.She is glad that I am here? Is she for real?“I will take my leave now.” Daria walked away and shut the door behind her.I walked towards the huge wardrobe in the room. I was in shock at how many dresses and dress pants were there. From blouses to gowns to jackets and even coats for the winter. I took a light blue dress and walked towards the bathroom to get changed.I stood in front of the mirror and looked at myselfThe person that looked back at me was not who I was
Mima's POV “Do you think he took you away to save you from us? You would never be free from us. You would forever be nothing. Just a cast-aside mate of Dylan's” Stephanie circled me as she taunted me; her venomous smirk made me shiver. All of a sudden, I was back in the dungeons, chained to the wall. I snapped my eyes open. My chest was heaving and I was drenched in sweat. I frantically looked around and realised that I wasn't in my old room. The bed beneath me was soft. I wasn’t used to this kind of comfort. For a moment, I just lay there, my eyes tracing the ceiling. The room was extremely beautiful. It looked like the kind I had always disturbed my dad for, back home. Dad… I turned my face into the pillows and held my breath trying to force down the memory of the day I lost my family. It still didn’t feel real that they were gone. They were all gone and I was the only one left. I should have died that night too. I sat up slowly, my fingers curling around the b
Mima’s POVI placed my hands over Rake’s chest, feeling the faint warmth of his skin.His breathing was shallow and rigid.Mima, you can do this. I told myself over and over in my head.“Mima what are you doing?” Zahra asked, confusion laced in her tone but I didn't reply, I just stayed still with my hands still over his chest. I heard the door open and closed as another set of footsteps joined us.“Thankfully you're here. Maybe you'll try to talk some sense into her.” Zahra said with a huff.“What is she doing? Shouldn't she be resting?” Beck replies to her. He was the one that walked in.“Luna, please you need rest just as much as Rake does. We'll find a way for him to get better. You don't have to worry. You just need to be at ease so please-” “Enough! The both of you. I don't want to hear a word.” I let out. My throat hurt as I spoke but I needed them to be quiet.The Goddess had shown me how to heal, how to turn my power into something that could save instead of destroy. But n
Mima’s POV“Mima.”I gasped, my eyes snapping open.I wasn’t in the gardens anymore.I was standing in a vast, endless space. The sky above me was painted in shifting hues of silver and gold, and beneath my feet was nothing but swirling light.And in front of me, standing in all her divine radiance, was her.The Moon Goddess.I was in her realm again…Her piercing white eyes met mine, her flowing silver hair cascading like a river of stardust. She stood tall, regal, yet there was something gentle about the way she looked at me.I swallowed hard as I remembered the fight I just had. “The shadows,” I said quickly. “Viktor’s men. They attacked. They almost took Kia. They, they—.”The Goddess nodded, her expression unreadable. “I know.”I frowned. “Then why didn’t you do something? You’re the Moon Goddess! You could’ve—”“I did not intervene,” she interrupted smoothly, “because you needed to see it for yourself.”“I needed to see for myself? Are you kidding me?” I screamed at her. “You a
Mima’s POVJulia’s figure disappeared into the dense trees, her panicked footsteps crunching against the forest floor and Kian ran after her too. The man who called her “mate” and who I suspect was really her mate didn’t chase after her immediately. Instead, he turned his piercing gaze to me as an amused smile spread across his scarred face.“She won’t get far,” he murmured. “But you… you’re something special, aren’t you?”The men behind him in their shadow-like state shifted. What is up with them being in this form? They weren't like the usual werewolves. Was this a secret of theirs that Julia was aware of? Something wasn’t right.“Zahra, Beck—” I started, but I didn’t get to finish.Because the shadows attacked.One of the shadowed figures lunged at Beck. He dodged, pulling out his blade, but the moment his weapon made contact, the figure melted into smoke, then reformed behind him.These ones seemed more stronger than the ones I fought because I could land a hit or is there a tr
Mima’s POVI sprinted after Julia, my heart pounding as her figure disappeared into the dimly lit corridors of the mansion. Footsteps echoed behind me, Zahra and Beck were close, but Julia was fast. Too fast.“She’s heading toward the east wing!” Beck shouted.I pushed harder, dodging a table as Julia turned a sharp corner. “Stop running, Julia!” I yelled, but she didn’t listen.She was running very fast for someone that was twice my age. She knew something. And if she was running, it meant she was guilty but a part of me couldn't accept that she was. I mean, this is Julia…The lady who helped me when Stephanie made my life hell. She couldn't be… Right?Or maybe she was just scared, scared of something even bigger.I turned the corner just in time to see her slip into a side passage, shoving open a door that led into the gardens.“She’s going outside!” Zahra growled.We burst through the doorway after her. The night air was cool against my skin, but I barely felt it. Julia was alread
Mima's POVIt was finally dinner time and the dining hall buzzed with murmurs as I walked towards it. When I stepped in, all eyes turned to me and their noises stopped “Good evening everyone.” Those who were seated were Zahra, Ria and Kian, Beck, Julia who kept fidgeting for some reason, Kia and Daria.“Good evening, Luna.” Beck and Daria replied. Zahra just nodded and Kia kept bouncing in his seat. Ria and Kian made eye contact with me and I nodded to them.Beck did a good job. Their dirty clothes were changed and they were in new attires. Ria kept staring at Kia who's seat was close to mine.I'm glad she's seated far from him for now. She mentioned that killing him will solve it all, even though she has agreed to be an ally, I still don't trust her. She could injure him when I'm not looking. “I have called you all here today to talk about something very important, or two important things that will affect our pack.” They nodded and I took my seat. “Let's have dinner first.” Da
Mima's POV I walked back to the mansion and up to Rake's room, slumping on the bed with my arms spread out wide. My whole body ached and I haven't gotten a moment of rest since I got these powers from the goddess. It more of a blessing and a curse now. I got up and walked over to the bathroom. I stink and when I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror, I looked like those witches from children's fairytales. No wonder everyone was staring at me.I turned the tab of the bathtub open and peeled off my clothes. I gently slid them off me and put my favourite bath bombs in the bath and took a dip. I let out a huge sigh once I was totally in and I closed my eyes.“I need to arrange my thoughts” I said to myself in a low voice. First off, how to help Rake…My mate… we haven't had the chance to spend time together for real since I got here. It's always been one issue or the other. How would I heal him? I need to find a way. The doctor said the pack's medicine and machines are g working a
MIMA'S POV “Come out. Whoever you are.” I said, facing the direction of the bushes. I tightened my grip on my blade as the bushes rustled again. My body was tense, muscles tightened, ready to lash out if necessary.I didn't have any more strength, my breath kept coming out in gaps. I didn’t have time for distractions, yet here I was, staring down Kia’s sister and her mate as they stepped hesitantly from their hiding place.I arched a brow at them, unimpressed. “You were following me.”The woman swallowed, her mate stepping slightly in front of her as if to shield her from my irritation. “ We have been following you for a while. You just didn't notice. We saw you take out the shadows,” she admitted. “We want to fight on your side.”I exhaled sharply, narrowing my eyes. “And I’m just supposed to believe that? You kidnapped me!”She hesitated but held her ground, staring at me with begging eyes. She stepped forward and I took another one back, her mate walked in front of her to stop h
Mima’s POVI kept running.Branches lashed at my arms and face, but I didn’t stop. My heartbeat pounded in my ears, my lungs burned, and my legs ached from exhaustion.The forest stretched endlessly before me but I pushed forward. My chest was hurting and my breath came in ragged gasps, but I refused to slow down.Then suddenly, the ground beneath my feet vanished and I stumbled, my hands scraping against the slippery floor as I fought to regain balance. I felt a sharp sting in my palms, but I bit down my pain, forcing myself upright. I had no time to check the damage.I must have struck a pointy wood or something.I tried getting up again, only to slip and fall into some mud again so I exhaled, forcing my breathing to slow as I crept forward on all fours instead. I couldn’t afford to be reckless. If there were rogues in the area, I needed to stay hidden.One move, Then another.The forest was eerily silent now, the only sound was the faint rustling of the wind through the trees.Then
Mima's POV“Urgh…” I groaned as I slowly opened my eyes. I woke up to darkness.There was only a small light coming into the room from the small cracks in the wall. My head throbbed, a dull ache spreading from the base of my skull.When I tried to move, I realized I couldn’t, my wrists were tied behind me and my ankles were bound to the legs of the chair. The ropes were tight, digging into my skin and making me wince as I pulled at it.The only sound I could hear was the pitter, patter of the rain on the roof of the building and a drip from a leaking ceiling. I inhaled slowly, forcing myself to stay calm. I need to be calm about this. Daggers. I needed my daggers.I twisted my arms, reaching for the familiar weight underneath my clothes, but it wasn’t there. My heart pounded. They had taken them. Whoever they were, they were smart enough to disarm me.I sighed to myself, thinking up possible ways to escape when I heard sounds of footsteps walking in my direction from in front of m