ALPHA RAGAS' POV.It was a little difficult to believe Lorrie and I were finally married to each other. She was officially my Luna.All through the night, we made love to each other, and I tried hard to hide my dissatisfaction. I didn't have any feelings for Lorrie. How had we come that far? I ought to have ended things with her a month ago, but instead, I had let myself get emotional. I had given her father the wish he wanted, which was to see his daughter married, instead of fulfilling my own wish of having Athena by my side. It was all messed up. Why didn't I do it back then?How was I to let Lorrie know I had no feelings for her when we were already married? That would be too hard to do. I still had to find Athena. I had paused my findings on her, so I could concentrate on my business trip, but now that I was back, I needed to continue with it. As for Lorrie, I would find a way around the marriage because I couldn't let Athena slip out of hands once more when I found her.“Whe
OCTAVIA'S POV.Things had become a little steady ever since Athena left. I was having the best time of my life, and everyone respected me more, since there was no one to share the respect with me. I had things going in the right order they ought to go, and I shopped almost daily. Alpha Jeremy and I were beginning to make serious preparations for our wedding ceremony, and he had put me in charge of managing the finance for his companies. He trusted me, and I liked things the way they were. Although, he had become even more busy. He kept on chasing the pack that had almost killed his beloved beta, and that made him a little detached, but that was fine.In the very least, I didn't need to share his love with anyone else.“Ma'am. Do you like this?” One of the employees asked, and I turned to see a stunning blazer dress, the design of which I had never seen before. How I loved blazer dresses. “Wow.” I let out softly, touching the fabric to feel its quality. “It's a limited edition. I
OCTAVIA'S POV.Alpha Jeremy didn't notice me, and that was fine with me, as I needed to safely take my shopping bags to my room, without any questions. Well, not that he'd ask out loud anyway. I just didn't need suspicions.“For the last time, Alpha Jeremy. Where is she?” Alpha Ragas asked, and I cocked my head.She?Who were they talking about? Could it be… Athena?No, it couldn't be Athena. Why would Alpha Ragas, who was married recently, be asking about a blind girl no one cared about?“Why should I know the whereabouts of someone I kicked out? I didn't kick her out to watch over her, or monitor her.” Alpha Jeremy replied, coldly.It was indeed Athena.“Because you shouldn't have taken her in if you were going to kick her out.” Alpha Ragas shot back, in cold fury.“Why should anyone tell me what to do with my mate? I don't see why. Who are you to tell me what to do?” Alpha Jeremy asked, and Alpha Ragas flew to his feet.“Where is Athena!?” He shrieked, but Alpha Jeremy also rose t
ATHENA'S POV.I had thought I wouldn't be able to sleep anymore that night, but I did. Lost in dreams of people dying, pain and death, throughout the night, I finally rose from my bed.The rays of the sun spilled beautifully through my window, extending towards the door, and they spread their warmth in the room.I got up from my bed, and went to the bathroom first. I had to be prepared to leave the house should Tristan not be back yet.Searching for him was a must. I had to see him. I didn't even bother with warming up the water, I used it cold, and although the chill was merciless, I could withstand it. After bathing, I picked a simple dress I could throw over my head, blow-dried my hair, and picked out a pair of flat shoes that would be comfortable for my feet.After combing my hair, and packing it at the base of my neck, I pulled on the white cotton dress, with a pattern of lovely sunflowers on it. I slipped my feet into my shoes, and left my room.The maids all bowed to me, but
ATHENA'S POV.Could it be a sign of miscarriage? I'd never seen people who lost their babies, but I had heard of them plenty of times. It always had something to do with them bleeding, just like I had done.Did I lose the baby? No, I couldn't have. How could I have? Yes, I had been doing countless active things in the recent weeks, but I never felt stressed. I always had the rest I needed. And besides, my baby was only two months old. I wasn't heavily pregnant to the extent of blaming my running around.My thoughts circled in my head like vultures moving around a dead body, and I sat on the toilet seat, thinking of what I would do. I couldn't tell Tristan, no, I would rather not tell him. He already had enough on his plate. The burial, his grief, his pain, I didn't want him thinking any of it was his fault because it was absolutely not his fault.I didn't mean to bother him too.After thinking for a while, I made up my mind to go to the hospital. I cleaned myself up, and dressed in
ATHENA'S POV.I began to feel cold, and scared. I didn't even know whether it was day or night because the forest was just so dark. The trees had prevented the light from shining in. Every part of my body was alert with the feel of eyes on me. I was supposed to keep on running, but I was loaded with apples, and their weight was quite a lot. I began to walk as fast as I could manage, tripping several times, as I did. My heart was pounding, and my lips kept on running dry. My fingers were trembling, and threatened to let go of the hem of my hoodie, which I had used to hold up the apples. In fact, it wasn't just my fingers. Every bone in my body seemed to tremble. My knees buckled continuously, and threatened to give way and throw me to the floor. The unknown thing, which I felt was following me in the woods, still followed me, and it felt like it was going to strike in moments. I stopped, and looked towards the bushes, taking in quick breaths. The rustle came again, and I took a s
ATHENA'S POV.It felt like I wasn't hearing him correctly. Earnshaw was dead? Maybe I didn't know Gary, but I knew Earnshaw. He was a kind old man. What could have happened to such a healthy man? It looked so absurd.“H…how?” I asked.“He passed in his sleep… just like Gary.”“What?” I asked in shock. Gary died a month ago, and now Earnshaw? Something didn't sound right, but I knew it could easily be a coincidence, so I didn't think too much of it.“Uh… where are you?”“You don't need to worry about me. I…”“Where are you, Tristan?” I insisted, with more force. “I'm at his house.” He replied, and I turned off the socket, tore off the apron I was wearing, and left the kitchen. “I'll be right there, okay.” I said, leaving the Palace. I knew Tristan couldn't be okay. First, there was Gary dying. Not Earnshaw too. He was one of the old men Tristan was really close with, and I knew it would be difficult to let him go. I called for one of the men assigned as my driver, and he drove me s
ATHENA'S POV.I woke up a second later, and could hear the low pitter-patter of the rain on the windows. It was raining. When was the last time I heard the sound of rain? Or maybe I should say, when was the last time I saw rain?I didn't even remember what the atmosphere of rain looked and felt like. Next to me, Tristan slept, although I could tell he wasn't having the best of dreams at the moment. I swung my feet off the bed, and went to the window. Upon pushing it open, a breeze blew in, and it had the soft rain smell with it. The smell of packed earth, and cold.A few drops landed on my skin, and I looked up at the sky. It was a dull gray, and the clouds moved around slowly, and heavily. Were they also mourning for Earnshaw?Could they be whispering their words of condolence?It was in the morning, but it could easily be mistaken for late evening. As I kept on watching, I felt the sky was remarkably beautiful with its hues of gray. Yes. My favorite weather is the fall. I was s