Athena’s POVI decided to follow the principle of keeping your friends close and your enemies closer. Maybe Chloe coming to live in the pack house wasn’t such a bad thing after all. If she was going to be here, it was better she stayed close to me than wandering around looking for Travis.At least this way, I could keep an eye on her. And maybe… just maybe, I could use her closeness to learn something useful.I woke up early that morning, stretched in bed, and reached for my robe. A small smile played on my lips. Today felt like the perfect day to try something new. I walked out into the hallway and gently knocked on Chloe’s door. There was no answer for a few seconds, then I heard her sleepy voice."Yes?"“It’s me,” I said lightly. “Wake up, let’s go to the gym together.”The door opened a little, and Chloe stood there in a soft nightgown. Her hair was messy, and she blinked at me like I was crazy.“The gym?” she asked, yawning. “Athena, I’m in my forties. I don’t go to the gym at th
Athena’s POVI was actually shocked by Travis’s decision. He brought Chloe to the East Wing.It was where only high-ranking wolves stayed. Not even some Betas were allowed to live there. But Chloe? Chloe, his ex-wife? She got a room in the East Wing?I stood there, my arms folded as I watched Travis come out of the room he gave her.“Did you have to give her a room here?” I asked, my voice quiet but firm.Travis looked at me. “Where else should I have put her?”“What about letting her stay in the village with the others?” I said. “That’s where she lived before, right? Why does she have to be here, in our space?”Travis let out a tired sigh and ran a hand through his hair. “Athena, I didn’t bring her here to cause problems.”“Then what do you call this?” I asked. “Because it sure feels like a problem.”“She was beaten up,” Travis said. His voice was heavy now. “Some of the villagers saw her, and they dragged her. She was bruised and bloody. They still hate her for how she left the pack
Hudson’s PovI dragged on my cigarette and blew out the smoke slowly. The cold air wrapped around me, but I didn’t care.I stood in the back alley near the servant quarters, where the walls were cracked and the floor was always muddy. The smell of garbage mixed with smoke, but I liked it here. It was quiet and dark.Being an omega sucked, I hated it. I hated the way people looked at me like I was nothing and I wasn’t the son of an Alpha. Just because I fell from grace didn’t mean I wasn’t the Alphas son.I had his blood and strength and I wasn’t going to stay at the bottom forever. I formed a gang with the other servants. Most of them were scared of me at first and a few trusted me, especially the ones who believed I’ll rise again.They followed me, listened and did what I told them and soon, they started calling me Boss.“Boss,” someone called now, walking into the alleyway. It was a skinny servant boy with a hoodie over his head. His eyes darted around as he walked quickly toward me
Athena POVThe room was still dark, only a bit of light peeking through the curtains. Everything felt warm and soft. I blinked a few times, trying to figure out why I felt so safe and calm.That’s when I noticed Travis arms were wrapped around me. His chest was pressed against my back, and I could hear his breathing, soft and steady. I smiled a little.“When did you come back?” I murmured, my voice rough from sleep as I turned to face him.“Not long ago,” he said gently, pulling me even closer. “Did I wake you?”I shook my head. “No.” He leaned in and kissed my closed eyes. His lips were warm and soft.“Why are you late?” I whispered, brushing my hand over his jaw.He let out a quiet sigh. “The servants had a bit of an issue,” he said. “They were saying bad things about Chloe and wanted to beat her up for leaving the pack and coming back now, when they think it benefits her.”I pulled back slightly and looked into his eyes.“I’m not comfortable with how you keep solving her problems,”
Athena’s POVI got a call from my sister, Ravonna. “Athena,” she said, her voice light.I laughed before she could say more. “I think I know what you want to tell me.”“Did becoming Luna give you powers of vision now?” she asked, laughing too.I giggled, leaning back on the bed. “Well, let me listen, what do you have to tell me?”She paused for effect and then said loudly, “Mom is having a guy over.”“Matthew?” I asked quickly.She screamed. “Yes! Yes, oh my goddess! He is coming over for lunch, so she told me to call you. We’re all having lunch together.”“I’ll come,” I said, smiling, and hung up the call still laughing.It was huge news. My mom hadn’t looked at any man since our dad died years ago. Not one, not even for a dinner date but now she was having Matthew over and I loved home because he was amazing.He had taught me how to fight, how to stand strong and had been like a father to me. If he and Mom got together, I wouldn’t complain. In fact, I’d love it. It would be perfect.
Athena’s POVThe pack has been calm since the arrest of Paige and Hudson; or maybe my life just got a lot more peaceful and I could finally breathe.For the first time in a long time, I slept well. I woke up without panic in my chest. I didn’t look over my shoulder every time I walked down the hall and that was good but I still had one problem and that was Travis.He was my husband but lately, he felt so far away now. He barely talked to me unless it was something short or simple. He left early most days, came back late, and when he was around… he just wasn’t with me.He wasn’t angry or cold. He just seemed distracted, like his mind was somewhere else and I knew it was the pack but I had seen him with Chloe more than once and it shouldn't have bothered me but it did and I hated that it did.I shook the thoughts off that morning as I tied my shoelaces. I had to go train and I didn’t want to feel heavy or slow because of my thoughts.I could use some Cardio to clear my thoughts. I step