ODINStanding on the other side of the glass door, I watched him.His shivering figure huddled outside in the storm, barely holding himself upright. The doors and windows of this house were all glass. One-way glass. So I could see everything outside, yet he couldn’t see me within. I'd been watching him the entire time since the storm began, since the rain turned intense and the fragile roof of his shack gave in.As I had expected, he came to me for shelter.The wealthy human trash, Damon Darcy, reduced to nothing but a trembling figure. A man who would manipulate and ruin innocent life when he gets tired of them but now kneel in order to save his own pitiful life.His fist hit the door weakly. "Are you asleep?" he called out, his
ZEUSA sudden crack of lightning split the sky and its roar vibrated through the air. Startled, I broke eye contact with the Alpha and turned to see the damage with wide eyes. The bolt had struck the tree I had been sleeping under not too long ago. My heart pounded as the realization hit me, if I’d stayed there, I would be dead.Instinctively backing away, I stumbled, only to feel my back collide with something solid. I froze.It was him. The Alpha. He was standing right behind me.“Follow me,” he whispered, his deep voice brushing against my ear like a sinister caress.A shiver ran down my spine as the heat of his breath sent an involuntary jolt through my body. I turned quickly to face him, only to find that he’d already walked ahead.I grabbed his wrist to stop him. “Where?”He tilted his head slightly, his brown eyes drifting to my hand before meeting mine. “To the house,” he simply stated.My heart raced, unsure whether it was from the storm or his words. “Are you helping me? Why
ZEUSI bolted downstairs, my feet barely touching the steps, and locked myself in the bathroom. My chest heaved with uneven breaths, my face burning red-hot with embarrassment. Of all the absurdities in the world, this had to top the list.Me, Zeus, a man who barely spared a second glance at a woman…into him? My kidnapper? Impossible.But then, my eyes dropped to the undeniable bulge in my pants, and my fists clenched in frustration. My traitorous body had betrayed me. The thing that wouldn’t stir for a naked woman sauntering by was now painfully, shamelessly hard due to his
ZEUSAs his lips crashed into mine, time seemed to still. My eyes widened in shock, my heart jolting as though struck by a lightning bolt of disbelief. His beautiful brown eyes burned into mine with such intensity that I forgot how to breathe, let alone react. Was this real? The enemy I sought to manipulate, the man whose trust I so carefully schemed to gain… kissed me with a want so raw it left me unmoored.I had prepared myself for many scenarios, but not this. Was it truly that easy?Yet, as the heat of his lips seared into mine, I felt a wave of confusion, then surrender. The softness was disarming, the warmth consuming, and I found myself drawn deeper, no longer caring where the line between the game and reality blurred. He pressed harder, pulling me from my stunned daze.“Having second thoughts about your resignation?” he murmured against my lips when he did not get a response, his voice a dangerous caress.My heart raced anew, each beat betraying my composure. For the first ti
ZEUSSuddenly, his lips parted from mine. The absence of their warmth made me open my eyes. His gaze had shifted, becoming unfocused, and distant. He was in front of me, but something about him seemed… absent, as though his body remained while his soul was elsewhere.My chest tightened with unease. What had happened?Then it clicked. This was the same look Cade had worn that day, the one he’d explained was caused by a mind-link, a telepathic connection werewolves used to communicate. I’d thought he was messing with me at the time, but now? Seeing it happen again, I couldn’t deny the truth of it.I got off his lap, staring at him with mixed feelings. What other things did
ZEUSHis? Did this guy just declare me, a man, as "HIS" in front of all of these people? Was he not worried about being judged or losing face? Or was he simply that shameless?“Alpha,” Cade’s voice shattered the heavy silence, drawing my attention to him.He had clearly rushed over, while his expression was a mix of disbelief and shock. His wide eyes darted between me and the Alpha’s tentacle-like arm curled around my waist. It was obvious what had brought Cade here…me.But it was not just Cade, all the other wolves were staring, their gazes laced with confusion, curiosity, and something else I couldn’t quite place. Their scrutiny hit me like an icy splash of water, the sudden realization sent a chill down my spine. I was still in his arms, really proving that I was his!I immediately pulled away from the Alpha, desperate to avoid giving them another reason to misread the situation. I stole a glance at the Alpha realising he was staring down at me.“Alpha,” Cade called out, drawing th
ZEUSWhen I returned to Cade, I discreetly slipped the key into my pocket, my body cold with disbelief. I stole from the Alpha. The thought echoed in my mind, each repetition sending a chill down my spine. I couldn’t believe I had done something so reckless. Worse, I knew it wouldn’t take him long to realize the key was missing. If not, when he figured it out, he would tear me apart.I had to escape. Quickly, but Cade was a problem.His gaze dropped to the thousand dollars in my hand, his expression twisted.“Follow me,” he muttered, turning sharply on his heel.I pressed my lips into a thin line, swallowing the urge to snap back, and followed, keeping my
ZEUSThe Alpha stepped behind me, his presence overwhelming as he spoke to the old alpha, “Every male born to your bloodline will celebrate his eighteenth birthday here, right before your eyes, and receive their gift at the end.”With those words, he pressed my hand to the handle of the knife, forcing it to hover over the young man’s throat.“What are you doing?” I gasped, panic seizing my voice.The old Alpha lost control, his cries turning frantic as he crawled closer. “No! Stop this! Let him go! Please, I’m begging you!”“Let go of my hand! Let go!!” I screamed when the knife was pressed against the boy’s throat.The Alpha tilted his head, his gaze locking onto mine. There was no warmth in his eyes,
ODIN“This realm’s reputation is at stake because of your scandal with that human, Alpha Romano. If you accept the accusation, then please sign these papers, and we will put this matter to rest.”The Elder’s voice rang through the tense room as he slid the documents toward me.With a cigarette between my lips, I exhaled a slow drag and let my gaze drop to the papers. A so-called agreement, a handshake with the hunters, a so-called alliance meant to smooth over the rising tensions between us.When in truth, this wasn’t a peace offering. It was a leash. A disguised contract that would turn werewolves into the hunters’ lapdogs, binding our kind into an existence of servitude
Nephew? My mind raced. Was she Odin’s aunt? Aunt Jane, the one he had mentioned before?Straightening my posture, I met her glare head-on. “I didn’t seduce anyone.”Her eyes burned with fury. “If you didn’t seduce him, then you intentionally did all of this to ruin his life!”I arched a brow. “How exactly did I ruin his life?”“How dare you act innocent?!” she snapped. “Odin’s name is now attached to a human. Not only that, you’re a man! His future, his reputation, his standing with the Council, everything is at risk because of you. Do you even realize what kind of trouble you’ve brought upon him? The Council is holding a final meeting with him as we speak!”
DAMONI hated the rain.But on that day, in the middle of a downpour, a boy running barefoot across the street caught my eye.My car had broken down in an area of the slums, and while the driver worked on fixing it, I sat in the backseat, watching him. He was filthy, soaked to the bone, and clearly poor. Yet, he looked as casual as if it was another normal day.Standing under a makeshift shelter, he unwrapped a cheap piece of candy and popped it into his mouth. After gathering two bamboo sticks and a few bricks, he waded into a large, filthy puddle in the middle of the road. The water was thick with mud and waste, but he didn’t hesitate. He placed the bricks down, using them as stepping stones, and created a makeshift bridge.
ZEUSThe ground beneath me felt unsteady. My worst fear had been confirmed.“You knew,” I choked out, my fists clenching at my sides. “You knew about Odin…”A slow, cruel smirk curled his lips. “Of course, I did. And so did you.” His voice lowered, venom lacing every word. “Tell me, how could you let him touch you? Didn’t your skin crawl? Didn't you feel repulsed? You were forced, right? That beast forced you into those dirty acts, right?”“Once again you call them beasts?”Rage burned hot beneath my skin. My fingers trembled as I forced myself to meet his gaze. “If you hate werewolves so much—why did you make her fall for you? Why
ZEUS"Don't tell me he saw the love bites."I ran my hand over the back of my neck with one hand, feeling the faint sting where Odin's lips had been last night, as I sped down the road.Damon’s reaction haunted me. It wasn’t just his touch on my neck, it was the way he looked at me. Something in his eyes sent a chill crawling up my spine. My heart twisted with an emotion that I couldn’t place… and I hated it.Clenching the steering wheel tighter, I forced myself to focus and press down on the accelerator harder. The city blurred past as I made my way to Lucas’ office building. Entering the parking lot, I pulled into my usual spot, my pulse drumming in my ears.“Zeus!”
ODINThe baby's sharp, heart-wrenching cries pierced through the thick walls of the meeting room, pulling my focus away from the tedious discussion with the pack’s Elders. I had been handling critical decisions—territorial expansions, rogue incursions, and strengthening our defenses—but nothing held my attention the way her cries did.Without another word, I pushed back my chair and strode toward the baby’s room. The pack members fell silent, exchanging wary glances but knowing better than to question me.The sight that met me tightened something in my chest. My little princess—face flushed, tiny fists balled up—was wailing uncontrollably in the caretaker’s arms.“What’s wrong?” My voice came out harsher than I intended.
DAMONI stepped out of the car, my polished shoes striking against the marble floor as I strode toward the penthouse. My grip on the Warpath Technologies contract tightened, the smooth paper crinkling under my fingers. My mood? Foul.“So, the President of Warpath Technologies just… sent the signed contract instead of attending the meeting?” My voice was sharp as I flicked my gaze toward Victor, who scrambled to keep pace beside me.“Yes, Mr. Damon,” he confirmed, slightly lowering his head. “His secretary delivered it personally. She mentioned the President had to leave the country due to an urgent matter, so he won’t be attending.”A bitter scowl crossed my face. This contract, the one I’d fought tooth and nail for—was finally in m
ZEUSThe next day, I woke up earlier than usual. My nerves were already on edge, a mix of excitement and thrill twisting in my stomach. As I worked out, my eyes kept darting toward the clock.Odin was coming.After he left last night, Victor got a call from Warpath Technologies saying they wanted to sign the deal with Darcy Group. Which meant today… Odin and I were supposed to meet again.The thought alone sent a rush of energy through my veins, and I finished my morning routine in record time. But as I stepped out of the shower, something felt… off.Victor wasn’t here.He was always on time, never late, never absent. Yet, today of all days, there was no sign of him. I reached for m
ODIN“I love you,” I murmured, pressing my lips softly against Zeus’.“I love you too,” he whispered back, his kiss lingering, as if neither of us wanted to pull away.I gazed down at him, memorizing every inch of his face—the curve of his lips, the warmth in his hazel eyes. Mine. He was mine, and leaving him here, alone in Damon Darcy’s grasp, felt like carving off a piece out of my soul.A sharp knock on the door shattered the fragile moment.“Mr. Damon,” Victor’s voice came from the other side.Zeus lifted his head, meeting my gaze with a small, reassuring smile. “Go,” he mouthed, gently releasing my hand.