ZenoIt's not fair. Whatever Nero has planned, it's not fair. I get it, I've never been the most wanted bachelor around these lands or whatever, but since we wed, I would rather take my responsibilities seriously. Maybe he thinks I told him I love him in the heat of a moment, which isn't true. I love that man and probably will love him till the end of my days, so I believe it would be better if he let me stay near during his rut.I'm not a gentle, breakable, fragile being who couldn't take it rough if he needed me. Isn't the whole purpose of being married, and now also mated, to support each other and never leave each other's side? Instead, he left, God knows where, and I'm stuck in the hospital with Damon. Unlike me, mister, 'I'll never take off my crocs, even if someone threatens to kill me' has full freedom, and he keeps disappearing somewhere at least three times each day while I rot in my hospital bed. Truth to be told, I didn't think I could survive without those pills, but
Alpha HadesThe curtain of lies has fallen, and every bit of disguise has faded. If there is anyone who's more surprised than I am, it's Zeno.He stares at the nurse in pure shock and horror. Honestly, who could dare to blame him for the reaction? I couldn't because how is one supposed to relate to everything he feels now? He has spent his whole life thinking he is someone he isn't. Besides, it's unreal to lead a life thinking you're an Alpha just to be thrown down to the role of an Omega and don't react to the news. I clear my throat and move from the chair to his bed. Once the mattress beneath me dips, Zeno shifts a little closer, and I wrap my arm around him. I've never held anyone feeling as protective as I feel now. It's hard to explain, but it's like all I can do is hold him tight, close, hidden from the entire world. "Could you please explain?" I ask the nurse.Letting Zeno question her now might be a mistake since I know he has to feel overwhelmed. Truthfully, since I'm hi
Zeno I know, for a fact, my cheeks burn bright red, and the blush travels down my neck and probably covers my entire body. Nero has one track mind, and though it's something I would hate with the men I dated in the past, there's something in this that makes him appear charming. He's not asking me to sleep with him just because he can. Desire and longing are so evident in his eyes that I think it's infectious. "I don't think the hospital is the best place for us to, you know, enjoy each other," I mutter the excuse. Honestly, his offer is rather tempting. Maybe it's the fact that we could get caught or would have to be really quick to escape the possibility. Or perhaps it's that Nero is so unbelievably sexy; I can't believe a man like him had an interest in me and ended up falling in love with me. My husband chuckles, lets go of me and trudges to the door. I raise an eyebrow as his hand reaches for the door handle, and Nero glances over his shoulder to wink at me. The lock on the
Alpha HadesI stay around for as long as the nurses and doctors run around to take Zeno's blood for tests. For the entire time, I hold his hand to show support for everything he has to go through.Not even for a moment can I say that I know what I'm doing. Every time Zeno glances at me, I smile, but the only reaction he shows is a slight frown that keeps deepening. Whatever the fuck I did wrong, it has to be grand because this is the first time he looks at me like this. Even on our wedding day, when he was literally forced into marriage with me, Zeno didn't look at me like this. I want to leave the hospital, to run away from the judgement in his eyes and find myself before I have to face him again. When one of the doctors pulls me aside to speak in privacy, I feel like I can breathe again. Whatever changes in the dynamics of the relationship between Zeno and me has to wait because now there are more important things I have to focus on than a couple of disagreements or misunderstand
Zeno Something is bothering him, and this something is grand. No matter what, I'm desperate, not just willing, but freaking desperate to stay at Nero's side. Perhaps he started viewing our marriage and relationship differently since he found out I'm an Omega, but I don't want to believe the possibility. The thing is that there couldn't be anyone more surprised at the revelation than me. All my life, I thought I was an Alpha, a unique one at that. Born to lead and show others the way, to take care of and ensure everyone was fine, but on top of that, thanks to the moon I was born under, I've always had more compassion for others and a better understanding of their struggles. But now, as I face the man who stole my heart, I don't know where I stand anymore. Honestly, I wouldn't care if I would be a Beta or Delta for as long as I get to stay by his side. I don't want to make all those wild decisions and pretend I'm fine with the pressure. I'm fucking not; the pressure and stress of th
TW: Sensitive topics here. Remember, this is a STORY, so it's nothing but a part of whatever things I come up with. TW is needed, though. Some inside info about Nero...Alpha HadesIt's clear I'm not the only one who's bothered by his own mind and overthinking. It's not that I mean to make Zeno feel like he doesn't matter or I don't trust him because he does matter, and I do trust him; it's just that I'm not sure how to poke the topic.Should I risk sounding like an absolute asshole to give him the answers he needs? It's not that darn simple. How am I to jump head first into the topic I would avoid even if my life depends on it? Before I can register where I made possibly the biggest mistake of my lifetime, Zeno's already off my lap, hiding in the bathroom. I know he locked the door, I heard the stupid thing, so this should be the best moment to follow him. Well, it would be if it weren't for Damon's voice in my head, warning me about an attack on my pack. I can deal with whatever i
Zeno "So I can leave?" I ask the doctor as he walks me to the door. He nods and smiles. "You can. It's nothing major. To put it simply, it's a side effect your body has because the pills are finally leaving your body for good. However, keep in mind it shouldn't happen again and if there is another mysterious bleeding, please come here and let us know." I promise the doctor I wouldn't risk my health, and if anything were to happen, he would be the first to find out as we leave the room and walk down the hall. He keeps looking at something on my new medical card and hums a weird melody. My mind wanders to Nero. I tried to look for him before I went to the hospital, but nobody could tell me where he was. Well, hopefully, he will appear soon, so I won't feel guilty for holding secrets from him. Not that I intended to, so it's not like anyone could blame me for his absence. The doctor and I nearly reach the hospital's main door when he stops and opens his mouth to speak up, but the s
Alpha HadesThe look on Zeno's face would amuse me if it weren't for the words I said. I didn't intend to spill it out, I really didn't, but he's so visibly stressed that I couldn't keep my damn mouth shut. I know the doctors didn't tell him anything about the pregnancy, I barely squeezed the information out of them, but maybe it wasn't the best idea to announce such news without backup from doctors. Zeno has been a bit weird lately, but I wrote it down to lack of those damn pills, and apparently, I was so damn wrong to assume such a thing. "What?" Zeno whispers the word with tears in his eyes. God damn it, I fucked up. I fucked up big freaking time. There is nothing I could say to explain myself or justify the things I did. I shouldn't look for an excuse; instead, I should accept the consequences of my actions, but how the fuck could I predict a pregnancy if both of us thought he was an Alpha when we had unprotected sex? It's not like Alphas can get pregnant, damn it!I suck in a
Alpha Hades I remember when I was younger, people used to remind me time was priceless. Sure, during my teenage years, which I spent in front of the TV screen, I never thought of their words as anything important. But things change, and so do people. I've changed. For the best. All thanks to the man who refuses to let me be next to him in the delivery room. I begged, cried, demanded, fuck it, I bribed him, but Zeno remained firm on his decision. The best I could get was to watch the bump grow, hold and support him. And I did all of it. I did my best to be the most supportive father this world has seen, but I still didn't earn the right to be next to him while our baby is born. My grandmother did, don't ask me how, but she did. While Zeno is giving birth to our first baby, my grandmother holds his hand and me, and my father are sitting in the waiting room. I didn't want him here, but he kept insisting, and once he called my husband, the hell broke loose. Because, according to Z
Alpha HadesI never thought that fate could be so kind to me. I've always lived under the misconception that relationships were about sex and the success of the pairing solely depended on it. And yet here I am, lying in bed with the man of my dreams, pressed against my chest. With Zeno, everything changes. He jumped into my life to prove me wrong from the day we met. Starting from that stupid camp and ending with marriage. Zeno moves a little closer in his sleep, and I instantly sigh with relief. I love that we both appear to be dependent on each other. My husband makes me feel like being clingy isn't bad. Zeno knows I'm a jealous fuck, but he's not running around and telling everyone how sick he is of my nature. He accepts me the way I am. Zeno fell asleep just minutes ago, but I can't help but wonder if this is our happy end. I think it might be. I'm pretty sure it is. I'm about to close my eyes and nap with my husband when I feel a pull on my mind-link and barely restrain myse
ZenoI can't help but smile as I watch Nero slide off the wedding ring and replace it with the one I just gave him. Maybe it wouldn't mean much to others, but I gave all I have in exchange for the simple ring, and I regret nothing. And now, as I look at my husband, I can't believe how far we have come. I'm sure no one saw us coming, and neither did I, but at this point, I don't see anybody but him.Whenever Nero enters the room, everything else fades; it's just him and I, even if his attention isn't on me. He got me so hooked that I'm desperately clinging to him, and I refuse to let go. Even now, as I look at him admiring the simple ring, I feel flush travel up my cheeks. Nero is the most beautiful man I've ever seen. I don't care that I'm supposed to see him as this handsome, masculine man because he's so much more. He's beautiful inside and out. Once his eyes leave the ring, Nero grins at me and speaks up, "How about we test the statement you left inside my new ring, huh?" How I
Beta Damon I barely take one step towards the bastard, and he starts screaming as if I touched his private parts. For the record- I wouldn't. Ever. Even with a ten-foot pole. Fuck it, even with two poles and a pair of rubber gloves. "Soo, what was the saying you used to love to use against Zeno now, huh? Ah, that's right: why don't you man up and stop acting like a little bitch?" I grin as I crouch next to him. The look on his face is priceless, and honestly, I start understanding why Nero is always on such a high whenever he takes down those asshole Alphas. To know that one has wronged so many people and is about to face the consequences by your hand is one addictive fucking sensation. Possibly better than sex. "I-I," he tries to stutter, but I raise my hand in front of his face to stop him. This is my moment, and I intend to enjoy every fucking second I can get. "How does it feel?" I whisper the question as he raises his eyebrow in question. A chuckle leaves me as I shake
Alpha HadesSomething is up with Zeno. Something has to be up with him because his reaction, or lack thereof, to me, almost choking his father, is far too unusual. I didn't have any idea he knew about my upcoming birthday since I had no intentions to tell him, but I have a wild guess I know where the information came from. And just as that thought crosses my mind, Damon appears in the doorframe and grins at me. That big goof sure loves testing my patience. "Nero, look," he exclaims and raises the tiniest neon pink ballet dress I've ever seen. My grip around the fucker's throat loosens; I let him fall to the floor and wrap my arms around my wonderful husband. That tiny dress is but a reminder of how fucking lucky I am to have Zeno. And soon enough, he will give birth to our miracle, making our family officially complete. "I can't wait to be a dad," I whisper near his ear. Zeno chuckles and returns the hug. "You already are; it's just that the little bean is growing inside me, not
ZenoAfter we left Nero's father's house, which I believe isn't the place he actually lives in, the day went on. Damon texted Nero to warn him we left to do some shopping so my husband wouldn't lose his mind when he didn't find me in the bedroom. Aside from the weird aftertaste of the conversation with Nero's father, I feel fine. He didn't want to tell me more details about the crimes my father had committed, and come to think of it; I don't want to know. It's enough that his image is tainted in my eyes; I don't want to ruin it for good. I know he's not the best person, but I also understand that we don't choose our parents, so I would rather cling to the good memories, even if those are nothing but lies. "Will you stop thinking about him? This day is about you, about the cute princess shit we can buy for the baby and the gift we need to get for your husband." Damon nudges my side, and I flash him an apologetic smile. "You're right. Anyway, I have an idea of what I want to get fo
Alpha Hades I feel like a brand new man when the doctors tell me I can leave the hospital. Thank God, if I had to inhale more of that awful scent of medicine mixed with blood and vomit, I'd probably lose my mind. All I want now is to get back to the bedroom, strip, get under the sheets, and hold my precious husband in my arms. Just the thought of being close to Zeno excites me, yet as high in the clouds it brings me, those things stand nowhere near to how I feel when I think of the news. He's pregnant, carrying our pup, and he's keeping it. I must be the luckiest motherfucker alive if the Goddess blessed me with a gift as precious as Zeno. And now, after all the bullshit we had to experience, lately, I'm certain about one thing- there's no way I'm letting him go. Not anymore. With my mind stuck somewhere among those imaginary clouds, I don't notice anyone in my way, so I'm not even surprised when I run into someone. "Shit, I'm sorry, I didn't see you." I blurt out the apology eve
ZenoDamon is the embodiment of chaos. The way this man talks, acts, and even walks all screams 'crazy.'I can't be the one who doubts Nero's decisions in the slightest, but the more time I spend around Damon, the more I wonder what it was that Nero saw in him to ask the guy if he wants to be his Beta. On the one hand, he is trustworthy and loyal, but on the other, he's a lunatic living in his own mind. As I follow Damon out of the packhouse and towards the car, I wonder if the ideas he brews in his mind are good. Who am I kidding, it's a complete mess, and we will definitely get to hear a word or two from Nero later, but I need that damn gift. I'm dead-set on my goal. Nero won't spend any birthday without a gift from me, yet, I still have to figure out what I could give him. The man has everything and more. Damon pulls me out of my thoughts as he opens the car door for me. I nod and sit in the passenger seat as he hums a melody. Once we're both inside, buckled up and ready to con
ZenoNero had to stay in the hospital for observations, but since we just learned about our early parenthood, he sent me back to our bedroom to rest. I wanted to stay in the hospital, but he kept insisting I needed proper rest, so I caved in.Honestly, I am tired beyond limits; I didn't want to show it, so I wouldn't worry Nero, but I'm pretty sure he can see past my walls at this point. As I walk down the halls, the pack members, every single one, who crosses my path, congratulate me. I exaggerated when I said Damon told everyone, but it seems like every little lie can hold the truth. Though a smile spreads across my lips at each kind word coming from them, I can't help but wonder what reaction my father might have. Nero is right; my father is a dick and always has been one, but that doesn't mean he's not my father anymore. I can't choose a parent, and so it happens the cards given to me by life aren't the best, yet, it is what it is. As much as I hope he would be happy to become