Mima's POV“So, tell me. Did you miss me? Wait, don't answer that. I know you did.” His head was around my neck, and he was taking a sniff.“You smell just as good as you did that night but better.”I was getting more disgusted by the minute but I didn't know what to do.“How did you get so strong? Tell me.”I suddenly felt compelled to tell him the truth. What was going on? Was the stuff he forced down my throat?“The... goddess” I muttered.“Uhun? What did the goddess do?” His hand was trailing higher and higher under the slit he created and I was helpless.“She... helped... me”“You're trying so hard to resist the poison but it will do its job just fine. We have all the time in the world.His hand was just above my undies when he was thrown off me and slammed into the nearest wall.I fell to the ground, losing all feeling in my legs after being held up for too long.“You motherfucker. Keep your hands off my mate!”I slowly blinked to see Rake standing over Dylan with a bloody fist.
Mima's POVI woke up to find myself in bed. I must have slept off again in the car like Rake asked me to. But I wasn't in my bed, I was in his.Huh? Why wasn't I in my bed?I got up and saw that it was dark out. We must have taken a while to get here. The room was dark except for the small light that came from the lamp on the nightstand.I look down to see that my clothes have been changed into a night gown and my leg was bandaged. Did Rake change me?I walked out of the room and down the hall. Where was everybody?At the end of the hallway, I could see the light coming from the dining hall, so I walked in.Rake, Zahra, Brent and Kia were seated and they were having their meal. Kia was talking animatedly about the flowers Zahra had taken him to see in the pack.He recounted all that he had learned. He seemed to have gotten used to everyone and they seemed to have too.I turned to look at the extra occupied seat to find someone I never expected to.Julia. She was smiling sweetly at Kia
Mima's POVJust like the goddess said, I was once again under water and my hair had turned white. The mark was also glowing on my skin.My child...“Why did you call me here? We're back from Dylan's pack so there's nothing to be worried about anymore.”I know, dear, but the evil still lurks beneath the shadows, so you always have to be careful. Also, you need to start practising how to use your powers. I watched you struggle against that man.Evil? Why do they never come out to tell us what's wrong?“I'm fine, I can handle myself,” I said. I mean, if not for the potion he gave me, I could have beaten him to a pulp.What if your other enemies have dangerous poisons with them too? What would you do then? Your powers are like a flower... if you don't water it, it will not grow.Suddenly dark shadows surrounded me, holding swords and fully covered in metal armour.The goddess sat on a stone and watched them approach me.“What the–” The first one charged at me and stabbed me in the waist.
Mima's POVI have never been to this pack's dungeon before.It was similar to Dylan's and it brought back bad memories. I clung onto Rake as we walked deeper into the dungeon.“How long is it going to take?”“Be patient. I'm here so nothing would happen to you.”I nodded at him and we continued walking till we got to a door at the end of the dungeon. The door had so many locks and it made me wonder how strong he was.“Are there any guards inside with him?”“No, there aren't. I can't risk him killing another. Putting him in blindfolds and silver-induced chains didn't seem to work. There is even a spell cast on this door so he can't come out.”“Oh”The guards by the door took a bow and moved away for Rake to deactivate the spell.Once the spell was deactivated, he moved back and told me to stand behind him for my safety.I did as I was told and hid behind him.Immediately the door opened, and the man started snarling at Rake. I couldn't see his face as I hid closer behind Rake.“You're
Mima's POV“I told my sisters to hide in the wardrobe in my room while I went out to see what had happened. Then he attacked me. He hit me with the back of his spear and I fell to the ground in pain. I passed out from the pain and he stabbed something to my arm that made my heart stop.”A tear slipped from his eye.“I tried to fight it but I couldn't. I wanted to protect my sisters but I couldn't. When I woke up, which I don't think I was supposed to, my sisters were lying on the floor. I couldn't feel the pulse of any of them. They didn't have any visible marks on their body but they had pierce marks on their hands. Then I thought... where were they injected just like I was?“So I continued to check their bodies, looking for any form of hit marks, but I couldn't find any. Then I began to smell smoke. I rushed to the window and saw that all the houses surrounding us were on fire”. He took a deep breath to calm himself“So I quickly put my sisters on my shoulder and ran out of the buil
Rake's POVSomething was off. The stories don't match.Brent told me that the room was in disarray when they caught him, and that he was trying to escape into a black hole.So why didn't he mention that in his story? Should I say something?But with how Zahra looked happy to find her mate again, and with how Mima looked glad, I couldn't just spring it on them. I needed to tell Mima separately. It's not adding up.“I think you two need some time to yourselves,” Mia said, wiggling her brows at the couple. Zahra giggled. Did she just giggle? I had never seen her act more girly than now. She is usually the most feared soldier around here. I guess that's what finding your mate does to you.They walked out of my office hand in hand, and Mima and I were left alone. I enjoyed being in her presence.“So... aren't you happy for Zahra? I thought she would have died from the pain of the mate bond, but she held on so strongly... for him.” A tear slipped from her eyes, and I flicked it away with my
Mima's POVMy hand flew to my mouth and my expression mirrored that of everyone in the room.“Zahra, what did you do?”She didn't reply or even say a word, she walked up to Take and dropped the head in front of him, turned on her heels and walked out.“What the heck is going on here, why is the captive beheaded? What the fuck” Beck was panicking and I couldn't blame him. The same thoughts ran through my head.“Guards!” Rake shouted and three guards walked in. Confusion marred their faces but they tried to stay as professional as possible.“Bury this and find the remaining body. Get the maids to clean this place up too.” The Guards nodded and began to do as he said.“Everyone out, to the meeting room now. Mima, get Zahra.” Rake ordered and we all did as he said.The meeting room was as quiet as Beck's office. Zahra sat still, still covered in blood.I had tried to get her to clean herself up but if she heard me, she decided to ignore me.Rake sat at the head of the table and I sat besi
Mima's POV“Mimaaa” he ran into me and held me tightly. I simped as I ruffled his hair and carried him in my arms. Kia should be around 5/6 years old with his stature now. He was so skinny when we found him weeks ago and I'm glad he's eating well now.“So, like I said Kia. I'd like to ask you something.”He nodded enthusiastically at me and smiled at me.“Do you remember any woman in the lab being nice to you?” The smile fell so quickly from his face.I went silent for a while so I sat on the bed and repositioned him on my lap. Tell me… do you remember anyone like that?Kia nodded and then he spoke. “She wasn't entirely nice to us but she was slightly better than the rest. She wouldn't hit us, she wouldn't inject us or force disgusting-tasting drugs down our throats, but she never did anything to help us when the others did.”I began to draw circles on his back to calm him down. “what did she do there then?”“She took notes.”“Notes?”“Yes. She was always writing things down, and she
Mima's POVI walked through the dark halls of the hospital.I needed to check up on Julia. It had been a week since my visit to the gods' realm, and despite our best efforts, we had made little progress on training Kia. I had thought it would be simple, considering we had the book as a guide.But the wording and diagrams were cryptic, layered with meanings that twisted upon themselves. Every sleepless night I spent trying to decipher them had left me frustrated and exhausted.And about the news concerning Ria and Kian? We have got nothing. The only good news is that the soldiers are working hard enough that they can now almost beat Beck and Zahra in a one on one. Their group battles aren't strong yet though…My boots echoed against the polished floor of the hospital. The nurses on duty were few, and from my inquiries, it turns out that the doctor is on his break so the whole hospital is just quiet.I reached Julia’s room, pausing for a moment before slowly pushing open the door. The r
Mima's POV My ears were ringing when I slowly opened my eyes to look up. Someone was carrying me in her arms and I couldn't make out who it was. Her long delicate fingers slowly dropped me to the ground and I saw Kia on the other side of her.I kept willing the ringing to stop but it only got louder. I placed my hand on both sides of my head and after a while, the ringing stopped. I raised my head to look up to see the goddess facing the god of destruction head on and from the look on his face, he was scared? The god of destruction's expression flickered between anger and feigned amusement, his dark eyes narrowing at the radiant figure before him. The goddess stood tall, unfazed by his presence, her very being emanating a power that seemed to press against the fiery air of the realm.“You were going to let them leave?” The goddess asked, her voice was calm but there was an underlying annoyed tone. The god of destruction let out a deep, dark chuckle, though the amusement didn't qui
Mima’s POVWe appeared in another realm and it was dark and gory like. There was fire everywhere or was that Lava? The walls seemed as though we were melting and a thought crossed me that it seemed this was a volcano like environment. Perfect habitat for one of destruction. The heat was unbearable and I felt extremely hot but all my focus was on saving Kia. I thrashed against the guard that was holding, my wrists aching from his strong grip. “Let us go!” I growled, struggling harder.The guards ignored me and forced us forward, marching toward an enormous door. The doors pulled open on their own and we walked through. I was still looking around, trying to gauge where we were and the level of danger we were in when they shoved me and Kia to our knees.I instinctively reached for Kia, pulling him close to my side as the towering figure seated on a throne stared down at us.The god of destruction and punishment.His presence alone was suffocating. His dark robes rippled like living sh
Mima's POVThe man stepped forward, his handsome face on display as he moved. He had a cream and blue apparel on, and his hair was in long dark locs that fell below his shoulders.His pasty skin, the same shade as Kia’s, glowed in the dimly lit prison.“Kia,” he breathed, his voice deep. Kia took an uncertain step forward, his small fingers gripping my hand tightly. “Daddy?” he whispered, as if afraid the image before him would disappear.The man nodded, his expression softening. “Yes, my son. I’ve wanted to see you for so long.”Kia’s fingers twitched in mine, and I knew he wanted to run to his father, to embrace him, but the thick golden bars separating them made it impossible. His father knelt before him, leveling his gaze with Kia’s, and reached out to touch the barrier, his fingertips shimmering against the energy that crackled in the air.I cleared my throat, breaking the moment. “You called me here for a reason,” I said, trying not to show how intimidated I felt by his powers.
Mima's POV I walked through the halls to Zahra's room. Rake had gone to check the soldiers and also learn the new moves that Beck was showing them. Daria had holed herself up in the library looking for anything that could be of help.And Julia? She's still unconcious so we've not gotten any news from her. I had asked a maid who told me that Kia was with Zahra. It had been a day since I had come back from the goddess' realm to see Kia's father. I needed to wait a while before rushing into things.I swung the door open and walked in to see Kia and Zahra together on the bed, reading a book, with snacks around them.“Hi guys, am I free to join you?” They both looked up and Zahra nodded.“Mima!” Kia said, smiling at me with all his teeth. I smiled back at him and ruffled his hair as I sat beside him. “Hey kiddo. So there's somewhere we need to go. Want to come with me?” I could feel Zahra staring intently at the side of my head but I don't look at her. Kia nodded, enthusiastic to go
Mima's POVI closed my palm, extinguishing the fire, and Rake gasped."Wow... I mean, not that I didn't believe you but... wow... that's so impressive."He said, and I just laughed. It was actually impressive if I say so myself.Rake reached out, taking my hands in his, his eyes scanning my face. "And this is how you defeated them? How long have you known you had this power?""It has been a while now.," I admitted, squeezing his hands gently. I didn't know how he would take that information, knowing that I kept this from him for so long. "It's been revealing itself to me in pieces and I don't know if I've unlocked all my powers yet. But there's something more pressing I need to handle."His brows furrowed in concern. "What is it?"I hesitated. Telling him would only make him worry and dumping all that information on him now? but there was no avoiding it. I can't keep things from him for so long any longer. "I have to go to the goddess realm."Rake stiffened. "What?! The goddess' rea
Mima's POV It's the next person's turn and like the other, he attacked first rushing towards me with his fists balled. I knelt down, doing the same move as earlier and punching him.Moving him slightly backwards. He winced from the hit but regained his composure immediately. He came at me again but this time. I just held his hand and slowed the speed of his punch that was supposed to come at me. I imbued my powers in my palms to make it hot and he didn't flinch from it. I tried harder but he didn't show any reaction.“You too. Move to the right. Who's next?” I said to the line and another man stepped forward.This went on for a while and I was starting to think I was mistaken when the man I was holding jumped back, screaming.“You—” he looked at me with so much hatred in his eyes and I finally smirked.I pointed at two men from the right that I had cleared before. “Hold him.” They rushed out and held him down to the ground, watching him struggle. Three others from the line took th
Mima's POVWe walked back into the Arena with the guard behind us. “I was waiting for you.” Rake said but I just ignored him.“Why aren't you talking to me?” “Oh, now you're seriously asking me that? After you turned a deaf ear to me pleading for the life of the elders? I knew that they didn't do too well or even do good by disobeying you but taking their life is just too cruel of a punishment to give.” “Mima, please. They deserve this.” He replied and I just couldn't tell if this was the man I was falling in love with.Wait … what did I just say? I'm in love with Rake? I felt a blush crept up my cheeks and he looked puzzled staring at me.“I wouldn't sit here and watch you take innocent people's lives”. I stood up and walked away and Take rushed to grab my hand and spun me around, pulling me to his chest. “Fine, I'll do anything to make you happy.” And he pecked my forehead.“Release them.” He yelled and everyone turned to face him with wide eyes. “Throw them in the dungeons in
Mima's POV The whole pack sat at the designated seats for the crowd while the elders in front were paraded in chains. I could hear wailing from some people in the crowd but I chose to ignore them because if I looked at them I would have sympathy for all the things that the elders have done so far. I knew they would be the family members, their wives, husbands and possibly daughters and sons. None of them have the heart to challenge their Alpha.I felt bad about the whole thing so I turned it to Rake to see if I could beg on behalf of the elders, but the expression on his face told me to just mind my words and be quiet.The soldiers stepped out holding swords and spears, walking towards the elders one by one and standing in front of them. I liked at their faces one by one and took a breathe of relief when I found out that Rake's aunt wasn't included.“Rake.” I tapped Rake to get his attention. “Don't you think we should spare these people? I mean they made mistakes and anyone can