ALPHA AXEL'S POVAs I looked into Racheal's eyes, it held an allure that seemed to draw you into their depths, our faces were inches apart, our breaths mingling in the air. The connection between us had grown rapidly over the past couple of days, fueled by an undeniable attraction. My wolf, restless within him, longed for Rachel's touch.Just as our lips were about to meet, the door swung open with a force that startled them both. Athena burst into the room unannounced. Her eyes widened at the sight before her, a mix of surprise and annoyance etched across her face."Why can't you knock, Athena?" I snapped with my voice laced with irritation. "Privacy is a concept you should familiarize yourself with."Athena rolled her eyes, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, I'm sorry, Alpha Axel. I didn't realize I needed an engraved invitation to check up on you. Next time, maybe you should lock the door."I narrowed my eyes, my patience wearing thin. "I don't need you checking up on me, Athena.
Chapter 11RACHEAL'S POVI woke up drenched in sweat, my heart pounding in my chest.My usual nightmare leaving me disoriented and restless. I fumbled for my phone on the nightstand, squinting at the bright screen to check the time it was, just past midnight.With a sigh, I slipped on my robe and decided to seek solace on the rooftop of the hotel. I stood by the edge, gazing out at the city below. " Do you want to jump?" voice asked, interrupting the tranquility, causing me to startle and step away from the edge. I turned to see an old woman standing there, her eyes filled with a mix of curiosity and concern. She introduced herself as the Guardian of the Rogues, a title that piqued my interest and confusion.The old woman smiled knowingly. "I can smell it on you, child. The scent of a wolf. It's unmistakable. I sensed it from my room."My eyes widened in disbelief, "What you seek and long for," she said, her eyes piercing into mine, "is closer to you than you think."I looked at he
ALPHA AXEL'S POVAs Racheal, Athena and I stepped off the car in Kenya, the warm African air embraced us, carrying with it the scent of adventure and danger. We had traveled across continents, following the ancient compass that led us here, to this mysterious location. Our hearts raced with anticipation as we made our way through the dense jungle, the compass guiding our every step.Finally, after what felt like an eternity of trekking through the wild, we arrived at a clearing. The compass pointed directly at a group of figures huddled together, their eyes gleaming with a feral intensity. My heart sank as I realized we had stumbled upon a pack of werewolf rogues."Racheal, stay close," I whispered, my voice barely audible amidst the rustling leaves. She nodded, her eyes filled with determination and fear. We knew we had to retrieve the artifact, but it wouldn't come without a fight.The leader of the rogues, a towering beast with matted fur and piercing yellow eyes, stepped forward.
RACHEAL'S POVAs we made our way back to the palace, the anticipation built within me. The weight of the artifact we had retrieved from a treacherous journey weighed in each of our hands, One by one, we stepped forward, and the queen greeted us with open arms. Her eyes sparkled with delight as she embraced each member of our pack, expressing her gratitude for our successful mission. "You have done well," she said, her voice filled with warmth. "You have brought honor to our pack."Overjoyed by her praise, the queen announced a grand celebration in our honor. A party was to be held that very evening, a testament to our accomplishments. Excitement filled the air as preparations began, and I knew I had to invite Davina, my best friend, to share in this special moment.I quickly dialed Davina's number and eagerly asked her to join me at the palace. "Davina, you have to come," I exclaimed. "The queen is throwing a party for us, and I want you to be there by my side."Davina's voice crackl
RACHAEL'S POV I tossed and turned unable to sleep, I reached out to the glass on the bedside table but it was empty, I stood up reluctantly to go get water from the kitchen.As I got to the kitchen I turned the light on, to my surprise, there stood Axel, a mischievous grin on his face, a spoonful of ice cream hovering inches from his lips. Our eyes met, and we both burst into uncontrollable laughter."What are you doing?" I managed to ask between fits of giggles."Indulging in some late night ice cream," Axel replied, his voice filled with amusement. "Want some?"I couldn't resist. I grabbed a spoon from the nearby drawer and joined him, playfully lunging for the bowl of ice cream. Our hands collided, and a friendly battle ensued as we fought over the sweet treat.But Axel's strength overpowered me, and he swiftly collected the bowl from my grasp. I pouted and began to fake cry, hoping to guilt him into giving it back. He immediately regretted his victory, his face turning apologeti
RACHAEL'S POVI took a deep breath, my heart pounding in my chest as I stood outside Davina's office. The words I had overheard Athena uttering to her echoed in my mind, filling me with a mix of anger and desperation. I needed to set things straight, to make Davina understand the truth.Pushing open the heavy wooden door, I found Davina sitting behind her desk, her expression a mixture of surprise and annoyance. "What are you doing here?" she snapped, her voice laced with frustration."I need to talk to you," I pleaded, my voice trembling. "Athena is lying. She said I used her, but that's not true. I never-"Davina interrupted me, her voice sharp and cutting. "Save it. All I ever did was help you, and you betrayed me. I trusted you, and you've proven yourself unworthy."My heart sank as she uttered those words, and I felt a knot forming in my throat. How could she believe Athena's lies so easily? I had to make her understand, to make her see the truth.But before I could even begin to
ALPHA AXEL'S POVThe emergency meeting had been called, and as I entered the grand hall, a sense of anticipation hung in the air. The council members, adorned in their regal attire, sat in a semicircle at the front of the room. I found a seat beside the queen, my mind racing with thoughts of what this could be about.The queen, her expression grave, turned to me. "We have been summoned by the council for a matter of utmost importance," she whispered, her voice laced with concern. "It seems there are rumors circulating about Racheal."My heart skipped a beat. Racheal, my mate, was rumored to be half witch—a forbidden lineage within our pack. The consequences of such a revelation could be dire, not only for Racheal but for our entire pack.Just as the weight of the situation settled upon me, Racheal entered the hall, confusion etched across her face. Her eyes met mine, and I could see the fear mirrored in them. We exchanged a quick, reassuring glance before she took her place beside me
RACHAEL'S POVI sat in the backseat of the taxi, I had no destination in mind, no place to go. I just needed to escape, to run away from the suffocating reality that seemed to be closing in on me."Where to, miss?" the cab driver asked, his voice filled with concern.I wiped away a tear that had escaped my eye and looked at him, my voice trembling. "Just keep driving," I whispered, my words barely audible.As the taxi sped through the city streets, my thoughts consumed me. I couldn't help but dwell on my misfortunes, feeling as though I was cursed with an eternal streak of bad luck. Every little chance I had at happiness seemed to crumble before my eyes, leaving me broken and defeated.The weight of my despair became too much to bear, and I began to sob uncontrollably. The cab driver glanced at me through the rearview mirror, concern etched on his face. "Are you okay, miss?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine worry.I couldn't find the strength to respond, my tears blurring my v