Cleo’s POV “Heat?” I must have sounded stupid. I knew exactly what would happen once marked, yet that was all I could say. “Yes Cleo” Roman chuckled as if it had been the funniest thing he had heard, only confirming I did indeed sound stupid. “I didn’t mean it like that. It’s just I hadn’t thought about it that way. Look, your right I don’t know you and I’m not sure I really want to. All I know is what Agatha told me and to be quite frank, what she did say wasn’t exactly a great selling point. I’m sorry… Raymond, is it?” “Roman” I had to fight the urge to laugh as he growled at me for calling him the wrong name. “Well, ‘Roman’ I don’t want a mate. I had all these plans for when I was old enough to leave. I want to travel the world, to embrace new cultures, try new food. Not be mated to a bloody wolf that wants to fuck until I produce them a pup. A mate that ends up causing my fucking death after what I’m sure would be an epic love. Thanks but no thanks. I don’t even know who I am
Cleo’s POV“I’m sorry what!” I shook my head as I spoke. She couldn’t be right. She just couldn’t be. Hades was the name everyone in the supernatural world knew of, but not one person had seen him in years. Or so the rumours say. He was the man people would mention when they told a scary story, the kind parents would use to keep their kids from getting up and sneaking out at night. “You’re not deaf, are you?” The condescending tone she used had me wanting to knock her out. Who the fuck was this bitch? She didn’t know me so for her to speak to me that way was bang out of order.“Kaylee!” Roman’s brother grabbed the woman’s wrist as she stalked closer to me. “You don’t know what you’re talking about so shut up and leave her alone”“What is she to you?” Kaylee looked between her mate and Roman. Her eyes widening as she pieced the bits together. “She’s your mate isn’t she? The wolf you’ve spent ages trying to bloody find, and now you’re going to lose her all over again” Roman growled as h
Roman’s POVWhen Cleo was dropped with the bombshell that her father could indeed be Hades, it floored her. We had spent the entire evening talking between us about how it could possibly affect her, and as a result we were beginning to get on really well. That was until I told her she was staying in my room for the duration of our stay. She threw the mother of all strops claiming all I wanted was to fuck her, when in reality I wasn’t like that. After giving her my word that I wouldn’t touch her, she finally drifted off to sleep. She didn’t have to like it, but she needed to accept it. She would soon come to realise I always stuck by my word. I watched silently as she fidgeted in her sleep, her bond seeking out mine. I smiled to myself as she shuffled closer and closer only settling once her head was rested on my chest. My wolf Balthazar now content with knowing his mate was finally sleeping peacefully, he stopped pacing in my head and went to sleep himself. I wished I could sleep asid
Cleo’s POVNever in my life had I allowed anyone to see me fall apart. Since my parents died, I had always kept my emotions in check. Sure, I’d struggled from time to time, I mean who wouldn’t? But I had Daphne, and she was all I needed. Roman wasn’t at all how I’d expected him to be. Let’s face it, with a reputation and a family like his, sympathetic isn’t a word you’d think to associate him with. Last night however proved just why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. He listened to each and every word I spoke. Not once did he but in or try to tell me I should have acted differently, and to be honest… it was refreshing. As much as I loved my sister, Daphne could be very judgemental. Though I hadn’t marked Roman, I could still feel everything he felt for me. His mark on my neck acting like a tour through his feelings and thoughts. He genuinely cared for my wellbeing and not just because of the mate bond.When I grew tired, I’d asked Roman to show me where my room was to which he t
Cleo’s POVAfter having heard about the extent of Daphne’s leg, guilt formed so quickly it made me feel physically sick and dizzy. Roman was quick to my side having felt it through the bond making me sit down and sip some water. Here I was discovering how I felt about my mate, all the while she had lost the ability to shift. A massive part of what made us not only who but what we were. Freya whined in my head knowing she would never get to run beside her sister again. Roman could tell just how much I loved my sister; we were the definition of ride and die.Having gotten dressed Roman led me out of his room and down two flights of stairs. His hand never once left mine. Don’t get me wrong the sparks from his touch felt amazing, like nothing out of this world. But it would certainly take some getting used to.“This is her room. From what Kai has told me she’s refusing to eat and has also refused to take her pain medication” the ball of nausea once again forming in my stomach as I picture
Cleo’s POV How had I not noticed the signs before now? Thinking back to when I first opened her door, I should have known something wasn’t right. Sure Daphne was grieving, but never in this life time would she have ever considered self-harming. She was far too strong for that which made me feel like an even bigger idiot. “Who I am doesn’t matter. Why I’m here however…” Without giving her the chance to finish her sentence, I made a beeline for the bedroom door. Only I hadn’t been expecting what happened next. My sister… the person that looked like her appeared out of thin fucking air right before my eyes. “I’m guessing you won’t be coming quietly then. Never mind this way is much more fun” A fireball formed in her hand as I began to back away, an evil smile spread across her face. Whoever this sadistic bitch was could have all the fun she wanted, but I sure as hell wasn’t going down without a fight. “Where is my sister?” Keeping my voice strong I stood my ground dodging the flaming b
Cleo’s POV“What the actual fuck!” Opening my eyes, I find Daphne looking at me as if I’ve grown a second head.“What?” I asked completely confused.“Your mark… it glowed. And I mean night light in the dark fucking type of glow.” Placing my fingers over my mark the warm feeling buzzed through my fingers like electric, leaving my entire body tingling. I knew something was different when I felt the link to Roman open. When the mind link between us opened before it felt natural, but this time it was almost as if another part of me had forced it to connect. A small part of me wondered if it had something to do with the other half of me. The half I wasn’t ready to accept.“Roman is coming, we will get out of here Daphne” and I knew we would. I couldn’t explain it, but I knew Roman would do everything in his power to bring me back to him. There was no denying he had a reputation for being worse than his grandfather when it came to being ruthless, so I knew there was nothing he wouldn’t do.“
Roman’s POVDaphne’s shouting became quieter the further underground I went. It was obvious she cared for her sister and the thought of leaving the cave without Cleo frightened her. But what choice did we have? If I had left her there then who knows what could have happened, and for once Kai agreed with me. Finding a spiral staircase, I climbed each step taking two at a time. This is whole place creeped the hell out of me, but I wasn’t leaving without my mate. The handrail was made from the bones of different supernatural creatures that much I was certain of, making me wonder just how powerful these demons were.“Hurry up I’m losing my grip” a male’s strained voice had me seeing red. No other man was to touch what was mine. Something I would be all too happy to explain.Combining each element, I pictured what I wanted it to do. Forcing it forwards I threw it at the wooden door shattering it to pieces. The explosion distracted the demons for just enough time for Cleo’s wolf Freya to sl