Lahat ng Kabanata ng Sting of betrayal: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Athena’s POV I stood apprehensively in front of Damian's house, nervously gulping as sweat formed on my forehead. "Are you okay?" Ulf inquired. "Yes. Just some bad memories," I sighed deeply. "Let's get this over with as soon as possible," she advised. I nodded, and Damian ushered us in. I couldn't help but wonder how Ashina would react upon seeing me. "Take them to the guest room," Damian instructed a servant. "We're sharing a room?" Ulf questioned. I rolled my eyes and gestured for us to follow the servant. The guest room was spacious, featuring two beds. Ulf slumped onto one of them, and I couldn't shake the feeling that this visit would stir up more than just memories. The room boasted a wardrobe and two dressing mirrors, with an additional door leading to the bathroom. "Now I see why he needed you for wealth," Ulf insulted. "Come on, it's not bad," I giggled. "This is just a bathroom in Stormwind," she exaggerated. "That's why my husband is the wealthiest Alpha," I de

Athena's POV "How did this happen?" Damian inquired after Ulf summoned him to our room."I fell," I simply replied."And your wife's bodyguard couldn't assist her?" Ulf criticized."Oh, you mean Zeeb. He can be nonchalant sometimes.""Remind me why Ashina needs a personal bodyguard like him," I air-quoted it. "She is a Luna, and some might be jealous of her, attempting to harm her.""Really?" Ulf rolled her eyes, suggesting boredom."It was her idea, wasn't it?" I asked."What are you two saying? Are you implying, Oh! Come on! She is my mate?" he added."When is the doctor coming? My ankle is on fire," I diverted the topic."I've already called him, he will be here any minute now.""Okay," I replied, and he turned to leave."One more thing," I stopped him."Did you tell Ashina about my telepathic ability?" I asked."Yes, I explained to her how you can uncover the murd

Athena’s POVWe acquired the dresses on Damian's tab and proceeded to get the wine Ulf suggested before returning home.By the time we arrived, it was late. After a quick shower, we gathered in the dining room for dinner. Ashina was conspicuously absent, and Rollin, the once fearful servant, served Damian's meal.After dinner, I felt a mischievous motivation to tease Ashina. Deciding to go alone, I left Ulf behind and knocked on her door, entering before she could respond.The scene I walked into, with Ashina and Zeeb, her bodyguard, raised eyebrows. She sat in front of her dressing mirror, clad only in a towel, while he stood behind her, hands resting on her shoulders. Despite the questionable position, I opted to play ignorant and engage her in conversation."I didn't allow you in," she retorted, eyeing me through her mirror."I didn't realize you needed a bodyguard in your room this late to keep you safe,"

Athena’s POV Ashina wouldn't yield easily, and I understood that. My baby had already gone through enough with me, I shouldn't risk consuming alcohol just to gain an advantage."After snatching Damian from me, I thought it was because you love him," I scoffed."What?"“Why can't you drink with him? Does he irritate you, or are you just being a chicken hiding under a pregnant woman?" I pushed her."How can you say that?" Damian asked."Well, clearly, she doesn't love you. She only wanted to be Luna," I declared with a serious face."I'm under no obligation to prove anything to you," she fired back."Of course. I know everything, so there's no need for that," I said, taking a sip of herbal tea."Fine, I'll drink a few cups with you," she said to Damian, and I smiled.Ulf continued her drinking battle with Zeeb, the bodyguard, while Ashina engaged in the competition with Damian, her eyes fixed on me

Athena's POVIn thorough detail, I laid out my findings, outlining the weapons at their disposal. My finger traced the location of Ashina’s soldiers on the map, emphasizing the sole entry point. "If you pull any tricks or betray us, consider your neck forfeited,” Ulf threatened Damian. "Ulf?" I queried, raising an eyebrow as she playfully draped her shoulders, eliciting a collective chuckle.Damian took charge, instructing Gamma to ready the soldiers for a calculated attack the following night."What about Ashina?" Ulf inquired, her gaze probing."I must deliver a verdict on her and Zeeb, a public reckoning to serve as a warning to others," Damian responded with conviction."It won't be simple, especially considering she's your mate," I cautioned. Ulf, unrelenting, fired back, "It was no trouble when he sought your demise.""Ulf," I scolded."Whatever."A rare mome