登入AthenaThe moment he stepped closer, I pulled him toward me and our lips crashed together immediately. The kiss was hungry and intense, like both of us had been holding back for too long.His hands wrapped tightly around my waist, pulling me flush against his body while mine slid into his hair. The soft ocean breeze blew around us, but I could barely feel it anymore. All I could focus on was him.A soft sound escaped my lips when his hand moved slowly along my back, holding me even closer like he was afraid I would disappear if he loosened his grip. Our kisses grew slower for a moment before becoming desperate again.I could hear the ocean waves crashing behind us, the wind moving through the curtains of the canopy, but none of it mattered compared to the feelings rushing through me. After a few long moments, we finally pulled away from each other slightly, both breathing heavily.His forehead rested gently against mine as he tried to catch his breath.I slowly removed the suit jacket
AthenaI slowly shook my head and pushed the document back toward him across the table. “I cannot take this,” I said quietly.The smile on his face disappeared instantly. He stared at me in complete shock, like he could not understand what he had just heard.“You do not want it?” he asked slowly. I remained silent, his brows furrowed deeply. “Athena… this is your freedom.”I knew that single document could completely change my life. If I accepted it, I would no longer be trapped as a maid in the palace. I could be transferred into a respectable position within the kingdom or even leave the palace entirely. I could finally live freely among the people in the city instead of being treated like property inside the servants’ quarters.It was everything most maids dreamed about, a future. But the moment I accepted it, my mission would become impossible to complete. And abandoning my mission was not an option.The general would find me eventually. Xander’s sudden appearance earlier already
Athena“We are here,” the king said softly as the car came to a stop in front of the beach.I remained seated for a few seconds, my fingers tightening around the edge of my dress as I looked around the luxurious car. The leather seats, the soft scent inside, the quiet hum of the engine — everything about it screamed wealth and royalty. I had never been inside something so expensive before, and part of me did not even want to step out of it yet.The king got down first before walking around to my side. He opened the door himself and stretched out his hand toward me.I stared at his hand for a moment before placing mine in it carefully. His fingers wrapped around mine gently, yet firmly, as if he never wanted to let go. The cool evening breeze brushed against my skin the moment I stepped out.My eyes widened immediately, the beach looked breathtaking. The sun was already setting, painting the sky with shades of orange, pink, and purple. The sound of the waves crashing softly against the
Athena“Isn’t this a bit too much?” I muttered to myself as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I slowly turned around, taking in the burgundy dress wrapped around my body perfectly. It was the same dress I picked while shopping with Patricia.At first, I thought I would wear it to the dinner party with her, but since that never happened, I decided to wear it tonight instead, wherever the king planned on taking me.The woman staring back at me in the mirror barely looked like me. For once, I actually looked elegant.The dress hugged my body perfectly, the slit showing just enough of my leg whenever I moved. My hair was packed neatly up, exposing the mark on my neck completely now that there was no reason to hide it anymore.I kept my makeup simple, just enough to highlight my features naturally. I stared at myself for a few more seconds before shaking my head softly.I bent slightly to wear my silver heels, struggling because of the tightness of the dress. I had only managed to
AthenaHe stared at me for a few seconds after I kissed him, almost like he was waiting for me to pull away or regret it. But I did not, instead I wrapped my arms around his neck softly, silently letting him know that I wanted this too.That was all the permission he needed, he claimed my lips immediately, kissing me deeply and passionately. The kiss was intense, almost desperate, like he was trying to prove every single word he had said moments ago.My fingers tightened slightly around his neck as his hands moved to my waist, pulling me closer against him. A soft gasp escaped me when he suddenly lifted me effortlessly into his arms. Without breaking the kiss, he carried me toward the bathroom counter and gently placed me on top of it.He stepped between my legs immediately, trapping me there while his hands rested firmly on my waist. The closeness made my heartbeat race wildly. Finally, he pulled away from the kiss and both of us struggled to catch our breath. His forehead rested lig
AthenaI stood in front of the bathroom mirror quietly, staring at the faint bruises around my neck. My fingers moved carefully over the marks Xander had left behind earlier in the elevator. The skin still hurt whenever I touched it.I swallowed hard, Xander had truly wanted to kill me. If that woman had not interrupted us when the elevator doors opened, I did not know how far things would have gone between us.I closed my eyes for a moment, trying to calm my racing thoughts. Could this actually be the general’s plan? Was Xander sent here to eliminate me?The memory of the general’s words replayed in my head immediately. “I do not care what method you use. All I want is the scroll.” If the general believed I had become a distraction or a threat to the mission, then getting rid of me would not matter to her at all.Suddenly, the bathroom door burst open loudly, I jumped in shock and immediately looked up through the mirror. The king stood at the entrance, his face looked dark with an
Athena“Come in.” The voice came from inside before I even had the chance to knock.I pushed the door open slowly and stepped into the Gamma’s office, the room was quiet. My eyes moved around, searching, but there was no one in sight.For a moment, I hesitated just inside the doorway. Someone had
Azrael’s POVI hurried after Varek as he stepped out of the emergency unit. “How is she doing now?” I asked, my voice tight with worry.Varek hesitated, glancing at me before speaking. “Your Majesty, she is stable but the poison affected her brain and reduced oxygen supply—”I snapped, cutting him
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 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







