Athena’s POV The night seemed long because I couldn't sleep; the thought of the lady lying in the clinic clouded my thoughts throughout the night, and I pondered who she was and why someone could be so cruel to her; I also questioned why I was so concerned about her when she was a complete stranger. It doesn't make sense, but I want to be there for her and protect her. I sighed as Evan stirred in his sleep and placed his tiny hands around my waist. I carefully smoothed his hair and stood up from my bed and headed down the stairs. I went to the kitchen and got a cold drink, gulping it down quickly and tossing the can into the trash can. I grumbled and walked out of the kitchen, only to see Alpha Daniel standing on the other side of the door. "Do you have trouble sleeping?" he inquired, and I grinned in response. "I guess I'm okay," I shrugged, and he gave me a questioning look. "She'll be fine, you don't have to worry too much," he replied, and I smiled faintly. "She makes
Andrea's POV The prospect of death terrified me more than anything else. I had no idea I was such an idiot to believe Alpha Gideon was stupid; Lucas attempted to show me the indications, but I was blind and obstinate. I sat on the chilly tiles of the cell I was in, and my body shivered from the cold; I hadn't clothed properly before being hauled to this dirty area. I knew that if Alpha Gideon doesn't kill me, the cold will, and I don't want to die. I couldn't stand it any longer because my bones were weak, and my teeth were clattering and almost sinking into my dry lips. I crept over to the iron bars and said, "Guards! Guards!"I yelled at the top of my lungs, and after what seemed like ages, the guard appeared. His brow furrowed, fury coursed through me, and I fisted my palm angrily, knowing this wasn't the moment to be upset about how I was perceived. I sighed and looked up at him, "I'm cold, I need a good pair of clothes," I stated, waiting for him to rush along and provide m
Athena's POV I was busy wandering around my room pondering what to do when the spy Alpha Daniel had placed in Alpha Gideon's pack to monitor what Andrea and Lucas were both doing was slain, leaving Alpha Daniel in a very bad state since the morning. If they could have found and killed them, it means they know everything and are preparing for war as well; the battle might start at any time and one party will be forever tarnished. I'm terrified, genuinely scared because nothing is definite; I can't say things will be fine, or we'll all be fine because who knows what Andrea and Lucas have up their sleeves; if they can kill an innocent child like Emily who loved Lucas so much, they can do anything. I sighed and sat down on my bed, knowing that no amount of thinking would result in a solution and that all I needed to do was keep practicing so that I could protect my son and my loved ones. I squeezed my eyes shut and collapsed on the bed, my hands stretched across the mattress. I wa
Andrea’s POV "What are you doing?"Lucas inquired, and I turned to face him. I ignored him and continued to feel the hard sand on my skin. "I'm talking to you, Andrea," he repeated, and I huffed and glanced at him. "You just watch and see, don't bother me," I said, returning to my work. I had to leave since I couldn't remain any longer, and I decided to try a trick to see if it would work. I spotted the guard who gave me clothes the last time he was on duty, and there is no one else who can help me better than him. I smiled and went about my business. My arms were now covered in bruises, which, I hope, will heal and not scar; I don't want anything on my flesh. I sighed and brushed the sand from my body, content with what I'd accomplished. "Help! Help! Please get me out of here!"I yelled at the top of my lungs, but no one responded. I heard Lucas snort and furrowed my brows at him. "What on earth do you think you're doing?"I yelled at him in hushed tones. "I should ask you
Athena's POVI sat in my room, thinking about what Evelyn had said to me, unsure whether I should go forward and help her people. I haven't talked to Alpha Daniel about it. and I am not certain how appropriate it is to have this conversation with him.I gave up pondering and decided to get some work done for the day, so I went to my bathroom and took a bath. I sighed and hastily dressed up before deciding to head downstairs for breakfast. I headed down the steps to the dining hall, where I found Alpha Daniel eating breakfast. I sat alongside him, and he grinned when he saw me. "Good morning, Alpha Daniel," I said. "Good morning Athena, how was your night?" he asked. "It was fine" I replied and at the same time, the chef came in with my breakfast, I slightly bowed my head with a smile as a sign of appreciation before I started digging into my food. I sigh when I notice I can't eat much, and I was busy playing with the food. I groaned again as I heard Alpha Daniel clear his throat.
Athena's POV Alpha Daniel and I headed to his room; I sighed as we entered, and he sat on the side of the bed; I gently crept over to him and sat with him on the bed. "So, what's bothering you?"I cleared my throat when he asked. "Evelyn told me something, and I've been thinking about it and decided to tell you as well," I replied, and Alpha Daniel arched his brow. "Evelyn?" he inquired. "Yes, Evelyn. The woman in the pack's clinic," I responded, and he nodded gently, encouraging me to go on. "She is the daughter of late pack alpha Dawson, the pack alpha Gideon now rules," I explained, and alpha Daniel's pupils dilated. "Isn't she dead? She's been dead for two years now" Alpha Daniel replied and I slightly nodded. "Well, that's what alpha Gideon made everyone believe while he locked her up torturing her to reveal where their army's crest is" I replied "Isn't Alpha Gideon her mate, how can he be so cruel to her?" alpha Daniel said. "She found out they were never mates, h
Andrew's POV The downpour was stronger than I had anticipated, I grumbled as I looked out the window at the cloud, the world was chilly, shivers ran down my spine, and I felt bad about everything. I sighed and walked away from the window when I heard a knock on my door; before I could allow entry, the door was shoved open and Edna entered. The rain saturated her body, revealing the linen she wore inside. My gaze darted around her, and I quickly averted them. "I'm sorry, I was on the pack's farm when the rain started," she said, and I rolled my eyes. "You should have head to your room, you know?" I said, and she gulped down. She suddenly felt reluctant and shrugged. "I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking," she said, and my eyes fell on the floor, the water was dripping from her body and had wetted the floor, I groaned and moved closer to her. "Come here!" I said, holding her hand. I took her deeper inside my room and grabbed a shirt, I threw it at her and she almost fell while trying
Andrea’s POV I look at the tiny hole that the sun penetrated, and it felt strange; it was the most beautiful sight I had ever laid my eyes on, and I didn't think a day would come when I will miss the sun so much, and I couldn't lie, I felt exhausted and drained. I don't think I can last another few days in this cramped cell; I miss my independence so much and wish I could be free again, wearing my nice clothing and having people bend before me. I sniffed, trying to keep the tears from escaping my eyes because I am not a loser and I know I will be out of here soon, either now or later, but I won't stay here forever, I can't let that happen, and I also don't want to die in the hands of alpha Gideon. I saw the guards were unusually active today, so I assumed something was going on. I turned my head to look at Lucas, who had his eyes closed, and I wasn't sure if he was asleep or not. My throat was parched, and I really needed water; it was as if the guards had forgotten that the
Athena’s POV It’s been a month since the death of Andrea and Lucas, and it still felt unreal, this past month has been the happiest I have been in my life. I have never felt so at peace, sleeping with no course to worry about. I looked at my wedding dress, and it was breathtaking, I ran my hand through it and it was a masterpiece, with delicate lace and silk, adorned with shimmering beads and sequins. I smiled as I took it from the hanger and wore it. Slowly slipping into the wedding dress, I felt an indescribable sensation. Every delicate stitch seemed to weave love and happiness into the fabric. As I stood before the mirror, I gasped in awe at the vision it reflected. My eyes shimmered with tears of overwhelming joy as I finally realized my dream of being a bride. I stepped out of the room when I was pleased with the way I looked and met beta Carl outside, he had promised to walk me down the aisle and I have never felt so glad. Beta Carl stretched his hand and I slowly placed m
Athena’s POVI watched as Lucas gulped for air while struggling to stay alive, he died and Andrea screamed and ran over to his dead body. She tried to carry him, but she had no power as she cried profusely. “Lucas! Lucas wake up!” she screamed and the kind part of me felt bad while watching her cry, but I suddenly remembered how she laughed devilishly as they killed Emily, every ounce of pity I felt for her left immediately and I scowled. “Are you ready to give up now or not?” Alpha Daniel asked a land, and Andrea shot him an angry look.“I would rather avenge my brother! Avenge my mother who died pitifully in the wilderness, avenge my father who was killed and reaped his title!” Andrea screamed and she stood up, trying to attack Alpha Daniel. I move closer to her and yank her hair, pulling her down, “don’t you think it’s time for you to give up? It’s time you stop everything you are doing and reflect on yourself?” I said, and she elongated her claws, trying to tear my face like I
Athena’s POV I was about to lunge at Andrea after snarling when I heard a screeching yell that caused me to tilt my head immediately. I discovered it was Donald who produced that sound, and I attempted to control my heavy breathing as I stared at him. Elder Ryker was able to escape Alpha Daniel's strike when I noticed him, and his eyes widened in amazement as he saw his son, his body went pale quickly, and I smirked, it seemed what Donald said was true. He must have assumed his son was dead. "You…you are alive?"Elder Ryker pushed himself to say, and his son frowned at him. “You must have thought I got burnt in that car, I escaped and here I am, it’s nice to see you again Father!” Donald said as I stepped closer to them after he mentioned the crest. “What’s going on here?!” a man who I didn’t recognize asked but looking at his attire he seemed to be the chief commander of their pack. “My father, Elder Ryker is responsible for killing the old alpha, Luna Evelyn’s father, for h
Daniel's POV The night was quiet, and I sighed as I looked up at the sky; I had been outside for a while now, trying to clear my mind of the many things that were racing through it. This week, Beta Carl has been quite active and helpful in attempting to get everything in order. I wandered farther into the garden, admiring the gorgeous flowers and attempting to forget about everything going on around me. I sighed and decided it was time to return inside and meet Athena; I've grown so attached to her that I can only sleep better in her arms. I was headed towards the pack building when I heard a bomb detonate. The ground trembled, and I staggered; I tilted my head to see what was going on; I strained my ear and heard the cry of war approaching. My eyes opened in surprise; I hadn't anticipated being attacked. "There is a war approaching, everyone should get ready for a battle," I yelled to the pack members over the mind link as I dashed toward the pack house. I ran up the stai
Andrea’s POV When I saw the crest in Athena's hand, the blood on my face drained and I turned pale. The same crest that Alpha Gideon and I have worked so hard to obtain is now sitting on Athena's hand. I always assumed the crest was something tangible, not realizing that was not the case. When alpha Daniel and Athena exited the courtroom, I tried to rise but my body felt weak as I reflected on everything I had gone through to reach where I am now. I finally pulled myself up and began walking to my room; I can't let Athena and Alpha Daniel gain control of the army; I've sacrificed so much for this, and I'm not going to let it go easily. I slumped on my bed and I entered my room. * I couldn't sleep all night because I was tossing and turning in my bed, and the only time I tried to sleep, I had a terrifying dream about Athena killing me. At the first roasting crow, I got out of bed and decided to take a bath. I finished bathing and dressed in all black because I was still grie
Daniel’s POV Fear gripped me right away. I couldn't trust anyone, let alone a stranger when Athena spoke to me over the pack's mind link. As a result, I was instantly bothered. "What's the matter with you? You went quiet?" Alpha Andrew inquired, and I sighed. "Athena just spoke to me through the mind link; she said a man approached her and asked to speak to her and me," I replied, and they both narrowed their eyes. "Who is that man?"Alpha Andrew inquired. "She doesn't know him," I said. “I think it’s best if we go over and meet her immediately, we can’t be too sure of anything, you know” Beta Carl stated "He is right, we should go meet her right away," Alpha Andrew stated as we all stood up. We walked out of the house and encountered Athena, who was standing beside her with a man whose face I had never seen before. I was taken aback when he referenced the war and claimed to be Elder Ryker's son. I moved in closer to him. "Do you know the gravity of punishment you will re
Athena’s POV The car stopped in front of the pack building, and we both got out. We went inside, and I noticed Alpha Andrew and Edna, who seemed anxious when they saw us, and they approached us. "How did it go?"Alpha Andrew inquired hurriedly. “Exactly like I had thought, Andrea and an elder were blatantly refusing what I had said, but the rest wanted to comply” Alpha Daniel answered. "That elder must be gaining something from whatever is going on," Alpha Andrew responded. “Of course, it’s obvious but it’s not a problem to me, I am going to put them in their places like I have always done” Alpha Daniel answered. "I believe you, you should rest because you appear tired and Athena too,” Alpha Andrew said, and I nodded at what he said. “Yes, we will do that” Alpha Daniel replied, and we walked away from them. I went back to my room and sighed lying on the bed, I heard a knock on the door before the door was pushed open, Miriam came in with Evan, and my face broke into a smi
Daniel’s POV “The crest?” Elder Ryker asked and I smirked. He must have thought he was smart, but he wasn’t smart enough. Murmurs erupted in the hall as people were busy saying different things, no one had seen the crest for long, and it would be surprising if they saw it. “As I had said, Evelyn talked to us regarding everything that had happened in the pack, she told us Alpha Gideon wasn’t her real mate, he bewitched her to believe he was, just to get the alpha title when he finally succeeded, he killed her father and poisoned her every day after locking her up and lied to the world she was dead, he poisoned her and tortured her just to have his hands on the crest because that was the only way he would have full control over the pack’s army,” I said and the murmurs increased. My gaze was drawn to Andrea and Lucas, who were shivering. They appeared afraid, and I chuckled; I would give anything to see them look that way every day. "How sure are we that you're telling the truth? Sho
Athena’s POV I sighed as I looked out my window. I wasn't mentally prepared for the journey ahead of us; Alpha Daniel had sent a letter to Andrea, alerting her of our presence in the pack. The door swung open, and I turned to see Alpha Daniel enter the room. When he saw me, his face burst into a smile, and I swallowed when I noticed the black shirt he was wearing; Alpha Daniel looks nice in anything, but he always looks hot in this specific shirt. "Are you trying to seduce me?"I inquired, and he chuckled as he moved closer to me, wrapping his hands around my waist. I exhaled, resting on him. “I don’t mind seducing you over and over again if that makes you give me another child” Alpha Daniel replied and I chuckled. “You talk about babies too much, don’t you think?” I raise my brows at him. “I want a baby from you Athena, I want to see every stage of pregnancy in you” he murmured and slowly kissed my ear, I closed my eyes and wrapped my hand around his neck. I suddenly rememb