LOGINAzrealI leaned in, pressing my lips against her neck as I pulled her closer, holding her firmly against my body. Then a sudden knock on the door broke the moment. We pulled apart instantly.I let out a frustrated groan, running a hand through my hair as I took a step back. Why was it so hard to get even a few quiet minutes with her?“I will go clean your room,” she said quickly, jumping down from the counter before I could even respond.“My room is already clean,” I replied, stopping her. “You don’t have to do that. I only used it as an excuse to see you.”She looked at me for a second, then shook her head slightly, like she didn’t know what to do with that confession. “Then I will be on my way,” she said.Before she could move past me, I stepped in front of her. “The trip I mentioned… will you come with me?” I asked, my voice quieter this time. I needed her to say yes, even though I already knew my mother wouldn’t approve of this decision.She didn’t hesitate. “I can’t,” she said.
AthenaIf I did this now, everything would change. I would be free to return to my pack and continue my mission to find my true mate and move on with my life.Would I be able to live with it? The idea of killing him, someone I had started to care about, no matter how much I tried to deny it—sat heavily in my chest. It didn’t feel as simple as it once had.Still, I couldn’t forget why I was here, the mission came first. My loyalty belonged to the General. That was something I had always been sure of.Taking a quiet breath, I leaned closer to the table. His voice drifted faintly from the living room as he continued his call, unaware of what I was about to do.I opened the small vial and carefully poured the poison into his plate. I mixed it lightly into the food until there was no trace left, it looked completely normal.I returned to my seat as if nothing had happened, then I picked up my spoon and began to eat. The food was surprisingly good. Warm, rich, and comforting in a way I had
Athena“Aren’t you even a little curious about what the King’s mate looks like?” Talia asked, her voice full of excitement as she leaned against one of the chairs in the dining hall.I was busy wiping down the long table, making sure every inch of it was spotless. The morning light reflected off the polished surface, and I focused on that instead of her question. Talia had finished her duties early, so now she was here, keeping me company like she always did and, of course, looking for something to gossip about.Ever since the news spread that she was the Beta’s mate, everything had changed for her. She wasn’t assigned heavy tasks anymore. The palace treated her differently now, with more respect and care. But Talia didn’t like sitting idle, she insisted on still working with the rest of us, even if they gave her less to do. And from what I could see, Gabriel was doing everything possible to make sure she accepted the bond fully.“Not really,” I replied simply, keeping my eyes on the
Azrael“Why do you ask?” Athena asked, her brows slightly furrowed.I had been standing there for longer than I cared to admit, watching her from a distance. She hadn’t moved for several minutes, her attention completely fixed on the memo. There was something in her eyes—something she was trying hard to hide, but I could see it clearly. Desire, a quiet longing.I had also noticed Jethro before he approached her. The way he walked up so comfortably, the way he spoke to her and worse, the way he touched her so casually. It didn’t sit well with me. It stirred something sharp and unpleasant in my chest—jealousy, mixed with a rising anger I couldn’t quite explain. I didn’t like him near her and I needed to have a word with him.“I told you I was watching you,” I replied calmly. “You have been staring at that memo for quite some time.”She shook her head quickly, brushing it off. “I’m not interested,” she said with a quiet sigh. “This kind of thing isn’t meant for people like me. I don’t h
AthenaI stood in front of the notice board at one of the corners in the pack, my eyes fixed on a freshly posted memo. It was an announcement calling for new recruits to join the pack’s warriors. The bold letters seemed to pull me in, making it hard to look away. My heart stirred with something I had buried for a long time—desire, longing, a dream I was never allowed to chase.“You have been standing here for over five minutes,” a voice said behind me. “Don’t tell me you are thinking of joining the king’s army.”I turned slightly and saw Jethro, one of the palace guards. He leaned casually against the wall, a small smile playing on his lips. We had grown close over time, ever since I started working as a cleaner in the king’s office. He was one of the few people who spoke to me like I mattered.I let out a quiet sigh and looked back at the memo. “I have always wanted to be a warrior,” I admitted. “Not just a fighter, I wanted to lead, to plan battles, to stand on the front lines an
AzraelWe broke apart immediately. Athena stepped away from me at once, picking up her cleaning supplies like nothing had happened. She moved to the other side of the office and began working, her movements controlled, but I could tell she was trying to steady herself.I walked back to my desk and took my seat, forcing my expression back to normal. Another knock came from the door. “Come in,” I said.The door opened, and my mother stepped inside. Her eyes moved around the room before settling on Athena. A slow smirk spread across her face as she took in the scene, then she walked forward and sat down without waiting to be invited.“The woods behind the hall were not enough for you?” she said casually. “You had to bring your activities into the pack? Into your own office?”I frowned slightly, keeping my voice even. “What are you talking about?”She leaned back in her chair, clearly amused. “The business between you and your mistress,” she said, pointing directly at Athena.Athena froze
Athena’s POVI barely had time to think before Alpha Kane’s smirk cut through the hallway like a blade. “Well, Athena,” he said, voice low and dangerous, “you have just made our job a lot easier. We don’t even need to think too hard about baiting you now.”A cold shiver ran down my spine. My instin
AthenaIt had been over three weeks since we arrived at the pack. Zoey and I patiently wait everyday for the king to invade this pack and get us started on our real mission.I was at the training ground, guiding the younger pups through their drills. I adjusted my stance as the pups circled around
Athena’s POVThe General’s gaze remained steady as she spoke, her voice calm but heavy with purpose. “The King has been expanding,” she said. “In the past year alone, he has taken five packs under his control. Territories that once belonged to us now answer to him.”A flicker of something dark pass
Athena’s POVThe door creaked open and one of the lieutenants. His eyes scanned me briefly before settling. “You look better,” he said. It wasn’t a question.I shifted slightly on the bed, ignoring the dull ache in my body. “I have been worse,” I replied.He gave a short nod. “Good, the General dem







