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Chapter 3

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For the next couple of weeks, Travon completely avoided Athena, seeing her only at important events and even then, he ignored her. She felt unwelcome, with only her staff being the only ones who showed her a bit of warmth. Most times, she would see Travon chatting and laughing with Aria and from all Athena had heard, the pair had literally grown up together.

One afternoon, Athena was walking the gardens, when she spotted Travon and Aria, strolling at the right wing of the garden. As usual, the duo had smiles plastered on their faces, seeing them, a pang of jealousy pricked her heart.

Just then, Aria's eyes met hers, and a smirk spread across her face. In a swift move, she linked her arm with Travon's, her eyes never leaving Athena's face. It was a subtle yet provocative gesture, meant to spite her.

Travon, seemingly oblivious to the Athena’s presence, smiled and asked Aria, “Hey, what's with the sudden arm-linking?”

Aria's smile grew wider, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “Oh, c'mon, it’s just a friendly gesture, Travon, do you always have to be so serious.” She laughed out loud.

Athena's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with emotions, but suddenly, her vision blurred, and she felt a wave of dizziness wash over her. Her legs went weak, and she collapsed onto the grass. The duo heard a small thud, and Travon turned. When he saw Athena, he found himself rushing to her side. As he hovered over her, her eyes fluttered closed.

Aria, on the other hand, stood frozen, with a small scowl set on her face as she watched Travon pick up and carry her inside. ”That sly fox!” She spat.

Travon carried Athena back to her room, his expression stoic. As he laid her on the bed, her scent filled the room and his wolf couldn’t hold back. So he stood there, watching the rise and fall of her chest and for a moment, his gaze lingered on her face.

He sat beside her, his hand reaching for her forehead, but he quickly withdrew it when a knock came. The staff came in and informed him that Diana wanted to see him.

“Thank you.” He said getting on his feet, “see that the pack doctor gets here soon.”

--

“You wanted to see me?” Travon began as he barged into his mother’s study.

“I didn’t know the Alpha lacked basic manners.” Diana retorted.

He let out an exasperated sigh. “Hello Mother.” He greeted, his voice laced with annoyance.

“How long are you going to keep being mad at me? It wasn’t my idea to make you marry the Alpha’s daughter, you know the elders always have the final say, what was I suppose to do?” She questioned.

“Is that why I’m here, to decide if you made the right decision or not?” He retorted.

Diana cleared her throat and adjusted herself at her desk, “I heard she fainted because she saw you walking arm in arm with Aria.”

Travon scoffed but he didn’t reply.

His mother smirked. “I guess I make jokes now, son.” Her expression quickly darkened, “from now henceforth, Travon, you will stay away from Aria－” Travon wanted to protest but his mother wasn’t finished yet.

“I mean, don’t you care about what the pack members will say?!”

“I don’t think I’m doing anything wrong with Aria, we’re just friends.” He shrugged.

“Friends?!” She repeated.”The last time I checked, you were a married man, married to Athena and not...That girl!” She snapped.

“That girl?” Travon asked, his brows furrowing. “I thought you liked Aria, Mother.”

“Liked?!” Diana scoffed. “The only reason I allow her to set foot here is because she's the Beta's daughter! She brings nothing to the table!” She yelled, her voice echoing throughout the room.

Diana's voice rose again as she continued. “Your marriage to Athena, on the other hand, is beneficial to the pack and the family business.” she said, her voice shaking with rage. “And now you want to ruin it with your own hands?! Over my dead body!”

Travon remained impassive, but his anger was slowly building up. “Is that a threat, Mother?” he asked coolly.

The sound of knocking on the door caused both of them to turn their heads in unison. A moment later, the door opened and the Gamma entered the room, he bowed deeply before speaking.

“My apologies for the interruption.” he said, “But the Luna is finally awake.”

“Thank you, Kaius…You can go now.” Travon casually told him.

“You're going to go see her, right?” She questioned, her tone firm and demanding. “The least you can do is act like a good husband and go see your wife. Also, I think it’s time she knew about her father’s death.” She casually said, “put on some mourning clothes if you must and properly deliver the news to the poor thing.” she said.

Travon looked at Diana, his face expressionless. “You can do that yourself, I have other matters to attend to.”

Diana's jaw tightened as she addressed her son,"I don't care what they are, but you will suspend those matters and go see the Luna at once, do you understand me?!”

His jaw tightened, his expression darkening, “Yes, Mother.”

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    As soon as Athena was certain she had escaped Diana’s watchful glare, a soft sigh escaped her lips. She paused on the hallway, her annoyance reignited by the guards trailing closely behind her.For a second, she just wanted her former freedom, but the men wouldn’t budge. Just as she turned to make a warning, Travon appeared from the corner, his expression neutral. “That was a powerful speech, Athena.” He said, his voice soft and calm.“Thank you.” She nodded, unsure of what to do, his scent kept messing with her head. There was a sudden shift in her tone as she turned to him and said, “Please tell your men to stand down, I’ve managed on my own for the past five years, and I can very much survive on my own right now.” With that, she stormed away.Travon quickly gestured for his men to stand down as he watched her in awe as she left.She return to her room, pacing back and forth as her mind thought of the next line of action. “What next?” She thought, she had to admit that Lucy was right

  • Ex-Heir and Her Alpha   Chapter 14

    The council door swung open, and Aria and her father stepped inside, dismayed to find they were much too late. The council members were already bowing to Travon and Athena, chanting; "The goddess save the Alpha, The goddess save the Luna." At the same time, Kaius noticed the hurt in Aria's eyes, his inner wolf howled in pain, but he couldn't do anything than look away. "I object!" William's voice suddenly rang throughout the room, causing a collective gasp as all eyes turned to him. "This is against our customs." He continued, his eyes set on Travon, as he walked through the rows of elders. Philppa's subtly gave him a look, begging him to stop, but William looked away, damning the consequences of his action. "Athena has not completed the thirty days ritual and yet, here she is, being reinstated as the Luna." He paused, turning to the elders, "Elders, how can you all blindly agree to this, have we quickly forgotten our customs? How can we simply accept her return like this

  • Ex-Heir and Her Alpha   Chapter 13

    Athena stared at Travon’s face, her expression unreadable. Her mind reeled from the fact that she could have been dead if not for his intervention. Slowly, she stepped away from him, despite his heroic save, she still considered him an enemy--he had hurt her badly, and one daring act didn’t erase the pain. Sensing her hesistance, Travon maintained his distance, his face etched with pain. With a small sigh, he told her, “My men will escort you back to your quarters, and keep watch till dawn, while I get to the bottom of this.” Athena slowly nodded, eager to escape his presence. Quietly, she bowed her head to show her gratitude, her eyes avoiding his. Then swiftly, she turned on her heels and walked away with the guards hovering closely around her. Travon’s eyes lingered on her retreating figure, his expression filled with a mixture of regret and sadness. His lips parted as if to call her, but he remained silent, respecting her boundaries. Back at her quarters in her bedroom, Athe

  • Ex-Heir and Her Alpha   Chapter 12

    "In two days, Athena will finally attain visitation rights," the pack doctor began, his tone cold and measured. "Our faction is growing restless. We can't just sit idly by, cowering like frightened dogs. We must do something." He paused, his gaze locked on William and Aria. William leaned back in his chair with a calculating glint in his eye. "You've made some valid points, Doc," he said, his voice dripping with condescension. Aria nodded in agreement, her expression smug. "But Aria and I have already discussed this," William continued. "We'll stick with our original plan." The doctor's eyebrows shot up, curiosity etched on his face. "You mean, poisoning?" he asked, his voice laced with skepticism. William smirked. "Yes," he replied coolly, as if he were discussing the weather. The doctor scoffed, his expression surprised. "Have you forgotten she's currently under tight security?" he asked, his voice rising. William's smile was icy. "That's exactly why it's the perfect plan,"

  • Ex-Heir and Her Alpha   Chapter 11

    Travon's room was thick with tension as Kaius paced, his eyes narrowed in concern. "What exactly were you thinking?" he asked, his voice laced with frustration. Travon sighed, rubbing his temples. "I wasn't thinking, Kaius. I just couldn't resist the mate bond. You wouldn't understand since you haven't experienced it." His eyes dropped. Kaius scoffed, "Trust me, brother, I understand much more deeply than you can imagine." A hint of pain flickered in his eyes, but he quickly masked it. Travon's gaze snapped up, curiosity sparking. "What do you mean?" Kaius waved his hand dismissively. "Later. For now, what's your plan?" Travon's jaw clenched. "We wait. The elders say Athena earns visitation rights after seven days. In the meantime, put a trusted maid to watch and report back to you. I don't trust those stuck-up elders." His lip curled in disgust. "And Aria? What about her?" Kaius asked, his tone concerned. Travon shifted uncomfortably. "I've never seen Aria as anythi

  • Ex-Heir and Her Alpha   Chapter 10

    Travon sat in the meeting room, surrounded with his mother and the elders, making deliberations on how to handle Athena’s return. However, his mind wandered, clouded with thoughts of Athena. It had been two days since she interrupted his marriage ceremony, but he couldn’t shake off her scent, which had seemingly imprinted itself on his mind. He was growing restless, wanting to see her, wanting answers to his numerous questions, wanting to know how and why. Without another thought, he slammed his hands against the table, sending a wave of silence across the room. He stood up, his eyes fixed on the door, and stormed out. The Sacred Quarters, situated on the estate grounds, served as both a confinement zone and a purification quarters. Travon took hasty strides, his men hurrying behind him, until they reached the quarters, heavily guarded by Epsilons and female elders who catered to Athena's needs around the clock. The elders quickly reinforced their guard by standing in front of the

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