Chloe’s POVI was burning with rage as I stormed into the warehouse, the cold air biting at my arms. The men were already standing in a line, their heads down like scared puppies.Jaz stood in front, his face pale. I walked right up to him and without a word and slapped him hard.He didn’t move but jaw clenched looking away as I paced in anger.“What do you mean Athena escaped?” I shouted, my voice echoing in the empty space. “She was right here in our palms! Everything was set already!”I turned to the man beside him and kicked him hard in the shin. He winced and backed away and the rest of the men cowered, avoiding my eyes.“All that remained,” I hissed, pointing a finger at them, “was for Travis to take the bait. He would have come for her and we’d get him too!”I took a deep breath, trying to keep from screaming. “How the fuck did we lose her?” I asked, my voice low now, but deadly.The plan had taken months; months of pretending, sweet-talking Athena and gaining her trust and all
Matt’s POVChloe was dangerous and I knew if I didn’t act fast, she was going to make her move. I didn’t know how close she was to her goal, but I couldn’t sit and wait. I had to find out just how far along she had gone in her plan to attack the pack.I had to stop her but I couldn’t tell anyone just yet not even Travis.I didn’t want to raise an alarm before I had proof. If I was wrong, everything would go up in smoke and if I was right, then Chloe was more dangerous than any of us thought so I had to go alone.That morning, I woke up early. I didn’t take my car instead I took the train. It was safer that way since no one would suspect anything.I was going back to the place where I saved Athena from the masked men.That apartment still haunted me. The smell of blood and Athena’s screams still echoed in my head but I had to return and check maybe tgere was a clue that could help me find out where Chloe was hiding or what she was planning.It was a long ride, and the train was almost
Athena’s POVI didn't know how long I had slept. One moment, I was slipping into unconsciousness, pain throbbing through my body and the next, I was blinking thinking of where I was.My body ached, but it wasn’t sharp like before. My hand, the one that had been cut and bruised, was now wrapped carefully in soft white bandages.The bed beneath me was softer than anything I’d ever slept on. The covers were heavy but comforting, like a cocoon. I shifted slightly, groaning at the dull ache in my side.“Matt,” I whispered, my voice cracking in the stillness.The light blinked on, soft and golden. My eyes squinted at the sudden brightness, and then I saw him Matt, standing by the door, a tray in his hands.“You’re awake,” he said gently, walking toward me.“Where am I?” I murmured, but he didn’t answer right away. He just set the tray down beside me and sat on the edge of the bed.“Eat something,” he said, handing me a spoon. “Get some food into you before you go back to the pack.”I nodded
Athena’s POVMy chest was beating so hard and so fast as Matt sped away. The trees flew past the windows. The wind slapped my face through the half-open window and my hands were shaking.My legs were numb and I could barely breathe.Behind us, the masked men were chasing, their tires screeching, and shooting at our car. I screamed as Matt held the steering wheel tighter and swerved hard.“Hold on!” he shouted.We were going so fast I felt like I would pass out. I gripped the seat so hard my knuckles turned white.“They’re shooting!” I cried. “I know! Just stay down!” he shouted again.I ducked, covering my head. My heart slammed against my chest like it wanted to break free.“They’re too close,” I whispered. Matt gritted his teeth and stepped harder on the gas. “We’re almost there just a bit more.”I looked up and saw the border ahead of the entrance into the pack. Matt entered the pack and just like he predicted the men stopped.Their black van screeched and spun around. They didn’t
Athena’s POVI woke up weak and tired. My head was spinning, and my throat burned like fire. My lips were dry, and my whole body ached. Every part of me hurt my arms, my legs, ribs. It felt like I had been hit by a truck.The room was dark and smelled of mold and dust. The floor under me was cold and hard. I couldn’t remember how long I had been there, but I knew it had been too long. I tried to sit up, but pain shot through my side and I gasped.My heart pounded in fear.I was still locked away like an animal. I didn’t want to die like this.With every bit of strength I had left, I crawled to the door and started banging on it.“Let me out!” I screamed. “Please! Somebody!”I hit the door harder, crying now. “Please! I need water! Help me!”Suddenly, the door slammed open and a masked man stormed in. His black boots hit the ground hard, and his face was covered except for his cold, angry eyes.Before I could even say another word, he kicked me hard in the stomach.“Shut the fuck up!” h
Matt’s POVI was on the floor, flat on my back, breathing hard. Sweat poured from my forehead into my eyes, but I didn’t bother to wipe it. My arms were numb, and my legs felt like jelly. Right beside me was Travis, breathing just as hard. We had been sparring for the past hour.He had been angry and threw punches at me like he was trying to hurt something.“Are you okay?” I asked, still trying to catch my breath. “You’re throwing punches like someone stole your mate.”He didn’t answer and stared up at the sky, his face blank, his chest rising and falling slowly.I turned to look at him properly. “Travis?”“Athena’s not in.” He said.“What do you mean?” I asked curious now.“She went to some healing camp… with Chloe.”What? I sat up quickly my heart suddenly racing faster than it should. “What healing camp? What do you mean she went with Chloe?”Travis turned his head to look at me. “I don’t know, man that’s all I know and that’s why I’m annoyed. Athena didn’t tell me anything about t