ZEUS
The doctor stepped out of the emergency room. His voice was steady, but the weight of his words pressed my chest like a vice.
“We managed to save the patient, but his legs were completely crushed. At this moment, we can't say whether he’ll recover or not. We need to wait for him to regain consciousness and run further tests…”
His voice faded into a distant hum as I walked past him, my legs moving on their own. My gaze locked onto the small window overlooking the room where Gary lay.
He’s alive.
The words echoed in my mind, drowning out everything else. Gary wasn’t dead. He had survived.
If he hadn’t&h
ZEUSWhat… what did I just see?My eyes widened, as if they could stretch beyond their limits.Gary… was standing on his own two feet.Was I imagining things? Or was this some cruel dream—one where I’d wake up, only to have the cold walls laugh at me for daring to believe in something that was impossible?But then why—why did Gary’s face look so real? His fearful expression, his trembling lips—if this were just a dream, why did he seem so terrified?Why did the man who always held his composure now look like the one whose mask had been torn off?My throat tightened. "What is the meaning of this?" My voice wa
ODIN I already had my doubts. That pretty face carried a fake innocence that had rubbed me the wrong way from the very beginning. On top of that the moment I saw him with my own eyes by the bridge, I knew—he was lying. His legs weren’t useless. The dust on the soles of his shoes had been enough proof for me. He hadn’t crawled there. He had walked.Still, I had Cade run a full investigation. The hospital records, his medical history—everything confirmed what I had suspected all along. The truth was going to destroy my mate, but he needed to see it. He had lived in darkness for the last twelve years, drowning in guilt, carrying a burden that was never his to bear. It was time to bring him back to the light.
ZEUSI ended things with him.I spat the most venomous words I could, sharp enough to cut to the bone, ensuring he wouldn’t come after me. He had been bad from the start—domineering, selfish, controlling. Loving him had been a mistake. It was his fault this relationship failed.I should feel free. Relieved. No longer haunted by his presence.So why… why wouldn’t the tears stop?Why did my heart feel like it was being ripped apart?Was it because I was running away again?Or was it because I had lied to him—again?Yes, I lied.My feeling
ZEUSBy the time I got Odin to the shifter hospital, his blood had soaked through my shirt, staining it a deep, unforgiving red.He had lost so much blood.Unlike last time, he didn’t regain consciousness—not once during the drive. There were no weak protests, no gritted curses, no stubborn grip on my wrist. Just silence.It was that silence that terrified me.When the healers rushed him inside, I stood frozen, unable to move. My hands, still slick and warm with his blood, trembled as I clenched them into fists. Only the shivering wouldn't stop. I couldn't stop.I slid down onto the cold, hard floor across from the room where they were treating him.
ZEUSI had nightmares.Every night, they came for me. My father and his friends…dragging me back to that dark room where my innocence had been shattered. Once. Twice. Again and again, until the memories festered, consuming every part of me. I stopped being the Zeus I once knew.I would wake up screaming—sometimes gasping for breath, my chest tight with panic, drowning in the echoes of the past.But every time the darkness tried to swallow me whole…there was a hand pulling me back. Warm. Steady. Unyielding.Damon."It’s alright. It was just a dream," he would murmur, his voice low and calm as he held my cold, trembling body against his. No matter how long it took, minutes or hours, he never let go. Whenever I opened my eyes, he was always there.One night, after the terror finally loosened its grasp, I turned to him, exhausted and confused. “Don’t you ever sleep?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.He smiled—a rare, soft curve of his lips that I still remember. Then, in a voice
Zeus"Zeus…"I woke up with a gasp, sitting upright in bed.Two days. It had been two days since I last saw Odin in the hospital. Ever since, he has haunted my dreams—not as a victim of an attack, not in some tender moment, but in a nightmare of punishment.“Fuck!” I cursed under my breath.I had left the hospital without a word, needing to return as quickly as possible before things spiraled out of control with Damon. That meant I had no idea how Odin had taken my sudden departure. Every time I tried to imagine it, all I envisioned was destruction.“Ugh!” I groaned, running my fingers through my hair.I didn’t eve
ZeusFor the first time in my life, I truly understood the meaning of being on pins and needles. For the past fifteen minutes, my mouth had been running—talking about our dedication, passion, and sincerity toward the project. I spoke of how successful and profitable our partnership would be if given the chance.But the Alpha sitting across from me? It was as if he never learnt to blink!His broad shoulders were squared, his back perfectly straight, and his expression? Impenetrable. But his brown eyes—sharp, fierce, and burning with an unspoken challenge that never left mine. It was as though he could strip me bare with just a look, and the longer he held my gaze, the harder it became to breathe.Behind him, Victor stood at a respectful distance, thankfully unable to se
“Then why didn’t you contact me after you left me again?” he softly asked, but the steel in his tone and the sharp glint in his brown eyes made it clear that he wasn’t pleased. I knew he was not going to take it all well.My mouth went dry as the last button slipped free, revealing sculpted muscle—smooth skin stretched over his broad chest and the hard ridges of his eight-pack abs, the lower abs were wrapped in gauze. But it wasn’t just his body that made my pulse race—it was the raw intensity pouring off him in waves, the barely restrained hunger in his eyes.And when my gaze dipped lower…Damn.A very dangerous bulge strained against his tailored slacks—thick, proud, and
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.
ZEUSNo wonder I hadn’t connected the dots. Warpath’s president—the elusive, shadowy figure no one seemed to have seen in person—was him.Odin must’ve caught the flicker of realization on my face because he stepped closer, his voice softening as he reached for my collar. “You look thinner,” he murmured, adjusting it with gentle fingers.I laughed under my breath, trying to shake off the tension. “Really?”“Zeus…”His voice sent a shiver through me. I still wasn’t used to him saying my real name, not like that.“Hm?” I couldn’t meet his gaze. If I did, I might lose what little resolve I had left.His hand slid down to mine, gripping it firmly. “Let’s go home