CHAPTER SIX|ASTRAEA|Curiosity and apprehension mingled within me as I followed the mysterious woman into the building, with Eloise right beside me, her grip tightening on my arm.The interior was dimly lit, casting shadows that danced across the walls as we ventured further in. The air felt heavy with anticipation, and I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched."Who are you? What do you want?" I called out, my voice echoing through the space.Silence greeted my inquiry, but the woman's voice resonated from somewhere ahead. "You want help, I can help you."‘I don't feel good about this.’ Asana yelled in my head but I shut her out.She was one of the reasons I was in this situation, Calling ‘he whose name will not be mentioned’ my mate.We rounded a corner and found ourselves in a spacious chamber adorned with tapestries depicting scenes of mythical creatures and ancient battles. At the center stood a large pedestal, upon which rested a shimmering orb emitting a soft, ethereal glo
|ORION|I blanked out again.This time, I felt sparks through a bond. Her sparks. She touched me, I tried to imagine how worried she would be.“Enough of this.” I said to the fire being, the whole place was burning and I was on my knees. The flame being bent to my eyes, the scorching heat oozing from its body.Shirtless, my knees kissed the flaming grounds and the being circled me.The whole place was surrounded by flames, you could call it hell, but it was more like the preliminary stage of hell.“You didn't mind staying longer here before, why in a hurry?” My muscles flexed as the coal danced on my skin.I growled, the fire being stepping a few feet from my face. “I am a god, I have a realm to rule.”“oh please don't feed me with that crap, when you used to be stuck here for weeks, did your realm crumble? Now tell me the truth, or is it something that has to do with your heart?” I flinched his words, my mind flashing to her and immediately regretting it.“Or rather someone?”“You s
|ASTRAEA|The blinding lights hit my eyelids as my eyes fluttered open. I adjusted myself to take in my surroundings. The smell of rusted metal and the stench of dried blood filled my nostrils. I gasped, standing on my feet. Long metal bars surrounded me, and then it hit me.I was in a cage.A fucking cage.I ran to the bars trying to use my werewolf strength to pull them apart as my hands sizzled at the contact of the bars.They were laced with silver. The only thing in the cage was the bed and the little flickering light. My head throbbed from the hit earlier and I held my head, sitting on the cold floor.I should have never returned. As I sat there, the weight of my situation crashing down on me, a sense of despair threatened to consume me whole. How had everything gone so wrong? One moment, I had been on the brink of freedom, and the next, I found myself trapped in a cage, surrounded by silver bars that sapped my strength and left me powerless.I closed my eyes, trying to push ba
|ORION|We were back in my realm, and I sat beside the bed while she rested. Thankfully her wolf had already begun healing her little bruises.As Astraea rested beside me, her wounds slowly healing thanks to the resilience of her wolf form, I couldn't shake the sense of guilt that weighed heavily on my shoulders. I had failed to protect her, to keep her safe from harm, and now she bore the scars of my shortcomings.But as the distant cries of the Puny Alpha echoed through the air, a fierce determination surged within me. No one had the right to harm Astraea, to lay claim to what was rightfully mine. And I would ensure that justice was served, no matter the cost.With a steely resolve, I rose to my feet, my muscles coiled with tension as I prepared to confront the Puny Alpha and his pack. They had dared to threaten what was mine, and now they would face the consequences of their actions.Beside me, Lotar stood ready, his eyes burning with a fierce intensity that mirrored my own. Togeth
|___|The images swirled in the bowl and the being in the white cloak watched with his companions.“He has finally met her.” They hummed, watching the water swirl again into another image.“She’s the only one who can save him from himself.”The other one snickered, “That is if she succeeds in saving herself too in this binds of the celestial world.”“She also has to fulfill the prop-”“Enough,” The Eldest one said, shutting the other two up. “There's still a lot of time before all that happens, they will experience it all.”“The Lonely wolf god and the werewolf princess.”>>>|ASTRAEA|“Where do you think he plans to take us?” I asked with a sigh, rubbing my hands together. ‘Your nervousness disgusts me.’ Asana said in my head, making me roll my eyes in annoyance. ‘I didn't ask for your criticism.’‘Why would you be so nervous around your mate like you are going out with a king or even worse a god.’‘But he is a god!’‘who is still your mate.’ Asana says, making me sigh, pushing he
CHAPTER TWELVE|__|As the woman sneered at Astraea, her words stung, but Astraea refused to back down. Straightening her posture, she met the woman's gaze with steely determination."I am not a stupid werewolf, I am the Princess of the Werewolf kingdom." Astraea retorted, her voice laced with defiance. "At least I know where I belong. Can't say the same for you, wandering around here with your nose stuck in the air like you own the place."The woman's eyes flashed with anger, and before Astraea could react, she lashed out, pusbuthing her forcefully. Eloise moved to intervene, a brown haired celestial being stood between them.“Refrain from touching her.” The brown haired said. She was dressed in combat outfit, her hair up in a slick ponytail and she pointed the sword to the woman’s neck.The woman stared at her then at Eloise and Astraea. “Terielle! So that means she's the god’s slut!”Astraea flinched at the words. Slut."You wanna lose your tongue?" Terielle warned, power exuding f
|ORION|Stop.I looked down at my hands, crimson red pooled over them. My sword trembled in my grasp, and my breath quickened.“O-or-Ori-on,” I gasped, raising my head to see onyx eyes looking at me.His dark hair was stained in blood, his expression unreadable as he surveyed the scene before him. Blood stained the ground, a stark reminder of the violence that had unfolded in its midst.His accusing gaze burned into my soul with an intensity that seared through me like a flame.I couldn't bring myself to say his name, my head spun as he kept glitching.“H-how could you, Orion?” his voice cried out, the words echoing in the cavernous depths of my mind. “How could you!”The accusation cut through me like a knife, each word a jagged edge that tore at my very being. I felt the weight of his judgment bearing down on me, crushing me beneath its merciless weight.“You're a monster, Orion,” His voice rang out, the words echoing in the empty recesses of my mind. “A cold-blooded killer.”I reco
|ASTRAEA|As I sat on the edge of my bed, a black box sat beside me, its sleek surface catching the dim light filtering through the window. A delicate grey ribbon was elegantly tied around it, adding a touch of sophistication to its appearance.With a sense of anticipation, I reached out and carefully untied the ribbon, watching as it fell away to reveal the contents within. A small grey card slipped out, its fine calligraphy catching my eye.Curious, I picked up the card and read the words written inside, admiring the sender's beautiful penmanship.My Dearest Star,This is our first event together and I know you must be nervous. I had this gift made for you though I am unable to be there in person to present it to you, please know that you are always in my thoughts.I hope it makes you feel as special as you truly are. I eagerly anticipate seeing you tonight, adorned in this gift, radiating your unique beauty. Until then, my werewolf princess, know that my heart is with you always.