LOGINAthena“Sunshine, I don't see why you have to participate in this competition. You can always join the next one,” Azrael said.I immediately shook my head. “No. I already told both of you that I'm perfectly fine and fit enough to do this. Please stop trying to talk me out of it,” I said, looking between Azrael and Talia.Today was finally the day of the contest, I was in our apartment, getting ready. Azrael had come over early this morning before his duties as king demanded his attention. The contest was one of the biggest events in the kingdom, so he would have plenty to do once the crowds arrived. Yet, instead of focusing on that, he was here, trying to convince me not to participate.Talia was doing the exact same thing , ever since my accident, they had both been treating me as if I were made of glass.After Talia informed me that Raven had removed my name from the list of contestants, I had immediately contacted Azrael. At first, he refused to put my name back on the list. Unfort
AthenaWhen I opened my eyes, I found myself lying in a hospital bed back in the kingdom. For a moment, I simply stared at the white ceiling above me, trying to make sense of where I was.I slowly turned my head and looked around the room, Talia was sitting beside my bed. The moment she noticed my eyes were open, she jumped up from her chair and rushed toward me."Athena, you are awake," she said excitedly. I gave her a small nod and carefully pushed myself into a sitting position.Immediately, my eyes dropped to my injured leg, it was wrapped neatly in bandages. Slowly, I lifted it, I expected a sharp pain to shoot through me, but nothing happened.Confused, I moved it again, still nothing, my frown deepened. I reached up and touched the injury on my head. The wound had been bandaged as well, but just like my leg, it didn't hurt anymore.My fingers moved across my body. There were still bruises and cuts scattered over my skin, evidence of everything I had endured, yet I couldn't fee
AthenaFinally, my day of reckoning had come. Slowly, I lifted my head and met the cold, unforgiving stares of General Lena and the warriors of the Crescent Moon Pack standing around the pit.With a simple wave of her hand, she ordered her warriors to bring me out. They showed no mercy as they dragged me out of the hole. Every movement sent sharp waves of pain through my battered body. When I reached the surface, they tossed me onto the ground as if I were nothing more than a sack of potatoes, a cry of pain escaped my lips.General Lena began walking toward me, her boots crunching against the dirt. She stopped in front of me and slowly crouched down."Athena," she said, her voice low and dangerous. She reached out and grabbed a fistful of my hair, yanking my head back painfully. "A traitor, a thief, a slut."Her eyes burned with fury as she stared at me. "You betrayed me because you wanted your sister's mate for yourself. You have been sleeping with him and plotting to take him away
AthenaThe impact was brutal. A deafening crash echoed through the forest as the truck lurched violently to the side. I was thrown from my seat, my body slamming against the metal interior. Around me, everyone screamed as the vehicle rocked dangerously. The sound of metal scraping against metal filled the air.Then came the sound of shattering glass, the windows exploded inward, sending sharp fragments flying everywhere.Before we could even process what was happening, another vehicle suddenly appeared behind us. None of us had seen it coming, it rammed into the truck with tremendous force, the driver lost control immediately.The truck swerved off the road and plunged into the forest. Branches snapped and trees crashed around us as the vehicle tore through the woods. The driver desperately tried to regain control, but it was impossible. The truck barreled forward, knocking down small trees and crushing bushes in its path. Some of us were crying while others were praying.Then the tr
Athena“Do you have any idea why the Head of Supervisors is asking to see us at this time?” Talia asked as we walked side by side toward her office.I shook my head. “I have no idea. You know I am still completely new to this,” I replied.Just as Azrael had promised, I had been promoted to the position of supervisor. It was still a low-ranking position compared to many others in the palace, but it came with benefits that I could not ignore. For the first time, I would actually be paid for my work, even if it was only a small stipend.It was still much better than the situation of the maids. Most of them worked from sunrise until late into the night. They cleaned, cooked, carried out errands, and attended to everyone's needs without complaint. Yet their compensation was nothing more than food, clothing, and the protection the kingdom provided.The more I thought about it, the more unfair it felt. They worked harder than most people in the kingdom, yet they were treated little better th
AthenaI was completely drained, ever part of my body felt heavy, and I didn't have the strength to move a single muscle.Azrael helped me into the bathroom and bathed me himself. His touch was gentle and careful as he washed me, treating me with the same tenderness someone would show a newborn baby. There was no impatience in his movements, only concern.When he was done, he dried me with a clean towel, making sure not to miss a spot. Afterward, he lifted me into his arms and carried me back to the bedroom.He carefully set me down on the edge of his bed and brushed away a few tangled strands of hair that had fallen across my face."I have exhausted you, you need much rest," he said softly as he continued smoothing my hair. "You can sleep for as long as you want. I will instruct the guards not to allow anyone in here, not even my mom. I have a meeting in ten minutes, and I will be back late in the evening."I simply nodded. Talking felt like too much effort, Azrael walked to his clos
AzraelMy legs bounced impatiently beneath the table as I waited inside the old hotel lobby.The place smelled faintly of dust and old wood, If my mother had not personally assured me that Fiona was trustworthy, I would never have agreed to meet a sneaky old witch like her. Everything about the wom
Athena“Good evening, ma’am.” Xander said as he placed the tray carefully on the table beside the bed. A small smirk rested on his lips, like he already knew the effect his sudden appearance had on me.For a second, I forgot how to breathe. I had not seen Xander in over a year. The last time I saw
AzraelThe moment I mentioned the mark, Athena quickly grabbed her hair from my hand and pulled it forward to cover the side of her neck. “It isn’t a mating mark,” she said immediately.I frowned, I knew exactly what I saw. It looked healed already, faded slightly with time, but it was still recogn
Azreal“Claim her right now,” Ryker’s voice echoed inside me, pushing hard, trying to rise to the surface. I clenched my jaw and forced him back, struggling to keep control.My eyes stayed on her, I couldn’t look away. She stood there naked, and in that moment, nothing else existed. To me, she was







