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 POVZahra had not come out of her room in days. Everyone was worried about her but we couldn't do much. She was always the kind to throw herself away and suddenly come back all better.Something was strange.The past few days, I noticed something.Julia. She would be sneaking around or looking behind her back. She would always go to the garden at the back of the house and stay there for a while.I initially thought that she was gardening or something or that she just wanted to be alone, but what was more surprising was when I went to her room the other day to invite her to tea.She slammed the door in my face when I tried to walk in and opened it a minute after, apologizing that her room was rough and that she didn't want me to see it.I didn't want to dwell on it because she had helped me so much in the past so I don't say anything about it.But today, I decided to see her to talk about it. What if she was going through something terrible but thought that she had burdened us e
Mima's POVRake wasn't in his office when I got there so I looked for him everywhere but I couldn't find him.“Sorry, excuse me. Do you know where Rake is?”The maid pointed towards the sparring yard and bowed before walking away.I spot him immediately as I step into the yard. He's shirtless, and his muscles bulge as he goes into a fighting stance.He tackled his opponent swiftly and slammed him to the floor, making his victory easy. His opponent was writhing in pain on the floor when Rake looked up.A smile graced his lips immediately he saw me and he smiled.“Rake, watch out.” His opponent used that small distraction to tackle Rake to the ground and now they're both on the ground.I laughed at his shocked expression before he got up, wished his opponent a good game and walked towards me.“Hi.” He said, looking at me as we walked towards the pack house. He was sweaty and dusty and needed a good shower.We talked about everything and anything before we finally got to his room. I stoo
Mima's POV“It's a necklace,” I said, staring at a blue-marbled necklace with a gold chain. He got me a necklace. A very beautiful one.I looked up at him and smiled. “What made you get me a necklace? There's no big eventAlthough I am grateful. Thank you.” I hugged him and he hugged my back, placing a kiss on my forehead.“You really wanna know why I got it for you?” I nodded and he smiled.“It has another purpose other than adding to your already beautiful self. I got it because since we can't mate yet and the mate bond helps us to understand our feelings and emotions and even find each other when we're in trouble, I decided to get it for you.”“I actually got it made for you. I know someone. Childhood friends owed me a favour, and I cashed it in weeks ago. The necklace would help me know where you are. I have a similar pair but mine is just a plain one. I made yours beautiful, just like you.”I blushed and he went ahead to show me his necklace. Like he said, it's just plain and doe
Lacy's POVThat night I appeared back in the Moon goddess' world. She was sitting on her usual stone and staring into space when I appeared. I was confused. It didn't seem like she called me, so what was I doing here?“What are you doing here child?”“I have an Idea, too... how did I get here?”She moved to where I stood and placed a finger on my forehead, and I woke up. I looked around the room and saw that I was in the new room that Rake and I had.My room was getting remodelled and I didn't want to stay there anymore. Too many bad memories and Rake's room had just as bad memories now...I looked to his side to see him asleep with his hand under my head.I stared at the ceiling willing myself to sleep again.When I did, I was back in the goddess' lair. “What the–”The moon goddess looked at me confused.She moved towards me again, but this time, she didn't put her finger on my forehead. She just looks at the mark on my shoulder.It was glowing... I didn't even notice it.“Your power
Lacy's POVI was taking a walk in the gardens when I spotted a Gray Wolf.It was limping and it was struggling to walk. It had not noticed my presence so I just observed it from afar.The Gray Wolf then fell to the floor and started crying out in pain, so I ran to it.When it saw me, it narrowed its eyes, and suddenly, it wasn't there anymore, and neither was I.I saw myself in a dark forest surrounded by tall, scary-looking trees.I looked around but there was no one there. “Hello? Anyone there?”I heard a screeching sound and when I turned around, I saw a monstrous creature looking at me so I began to run.“Mima, are you okay?” Rake was concerned as he stared down at me.I was sweating and my chest was heaving.It was a nightmare, that's all it was.“I had a nightmare,” I whispered.Rake didn't say anything, he just stared off into space.He pulled me into his arms and whispered calming words into my ears. He got out of bed and put on a shirt and then held out his hand to me.I got
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