Zeno I throw Nero an apologetic glance as my father grips my wrist and pulls me out of my bedroom. His hold is so tight that I'm sure he will leave bruises. Yet, despite that, I allow him to drag me around like a rag doll for the sole fact of who he is. This man created me, brought me up and taught me the most important lessons in my life, so I can't dismiss him as if he weren't there from the very beginning. The bottom line is that I have respect for him even if he mistreats me or tries to lie only because he is my dad. Not everyone is as lucky as I am, some kids grow up without a father figure in their lives, so I guess I should appreciate what I have.My father shoves me inside his office and slams the door shut. His face and neck are bright red while he's struggling to breathe. I almost freak out, but once I remember this is his usual behaviour in moments of intense rage, I decide to step back. "You," he roars as his eyes settle on me. "You, ungrateful, selfish fucking brat. A
TW: THIS CHAPTER MIGHT APPEAR DISTURBING TO SOME READERS. /r*pe & human trafficing mentioned./Alpha HadesAt first, I thought I could ruffle old Silver's feathers by giving them some privacy and then walking in on their conversation. God, how fucking stupid I was to think Zeno would be fine with that man since that's his father and all that bullshit. I should have thought about the possible consequences since my best friend had already told me how shitty father Silver has been. Someone who belittles and hates their child about something the child in question can't control or has no power over is beyond fucking pathetic. I've heard many excuses and shit- the religious beliefs and bullshit up that highway, but no beliefs will change the fact that the person fucking chooses to be a goddamn dick. God, Jesus, and whoever else sits up in that imaginary paradise of theirs never spoke ill of gays, so why would people come up with bullshit like that? But now, aside from already irritating
Alpha SilverHe knows. How?How did he figure it out? There's no way someone told him because no one knows it, no one but me, and I definitely didn't tell shit to this man. I'm not that stupid. I gulp and look up at the eyes blazing in anger and disgust. Who does he think he is? The King's bastard? Sure, that he is, but he has no power over anyone, he is the disowned son no one wanted or needed, so if anything, I still stand higher. I don't give a shit about the power he holds in his pack or how many territories he has taken over because, at the end of the day, I stand where I was supposed to stand from the day I was born. Still, he runs around and takes everything he wants like an ill-behaved kid who steals candy from others because his parents refused to buy him one. My heart rate fastens when fucking Rogue Alpha gets a little closer and inhales more of my scent. Those have to be the new suppressants that don't work. "Does your son knows? Should we call him back here and discuss
ZenoI don't think I did the right thing by leaving my father behind with Nero, given how hot-tempered my husband is, but my father didn't think of me when he slapped me, right?If he isn't thinking about my well-being, why should I think about him? I didn't do anything to deserve being treated so poorly; if anything, I did all I could to ensure his deal would work out as he planned. So why now, all of a sudden, is he so triggered about the fact that I let Nero mark me? I knew the possibility was there when I agreed to sleep with him without protection, so the decision was as much mine as it was Neros, even if my husband doesn't think so. I bring my hand to my neck and trace my fingers over the mark. The weird tingling sensation makes me smile. I'm pretty sure I'm in love with the man who marked me; it must be love. Speaking of which, regardless of what Nero's doing, I need to follow through with his request. I enter the kitchen and greet the cooks. I missed those ladies; they alw
Alpha HadesI should've known there was no reason to trust Damon. The guy is my best friend, my second in command, but also a complete dumbass when it comes to relationships. Ha, funny because his advice is the only one I listen to. Alright, but I have a reason for that since this has to be the first ever relationship I've been so invested in. It's not only because of marriage, even though I believe marriage is an important thing done only by people who really love each other, but in our case, it's irrelevant. Zeno and I, what we have is more than a paper that binds us in front of legal power and all. I love that man more than he can imagine. Here I am, the Rogue Alpha, the monster and the King's bastard to everyone outside our circle, but for him, I'm so much more. I never thought someone could look at me the way he does, let alone a man. And maybe all those thoughts are what pisses me off on top of everything that already happened. Zeno is in the car behind the one I had to take
Beta DamonMy eyes widen; some colour probably drains from my face as I gape at my best friend. Now, he's not the Alpha or the man who has managed to turn the pack system upside down; no, he's Nero, the best friend in the whole world and the man who needs my support more than ever. Did he really just say what I think he said? Is Zeno dying? He's an Alpha, but in our pack, he is our Luna now, so I feel the ping of pain hit my heart the moment the thought of possibly losing him crosses my mind. Acting on instinct, I wrap my arms around Nero and pull him into a tight hug. "Cry, brother, let it all out and then we can figure out this mess. He's not dying; he won't fucking die. I won't allow it. If I can do anything about this, I sure as shit will."I've known Nero for decades, and though he isn't a man who's ashamed of his emotions and feelings, this is the first time I see him break down like this. I was there when the whole mess with his asshole of a father went down, and even then, N
ZenoIt's not fair. Whatever Nero has planned, it's not fair. I get it, I've never been the most wanted bachelor around these lands or whatever, but since we wed, I would rather take my responsibilities seriously. Maybe he thinks I told him I love him in the heat of a moment, which isn't true. I love that man and probably will love him till the end of my days, so I believe it would be better if he let me stay near during his rut.I'm not a gentle, breakable, fragile being who couldn't take it rough if he needed me. Isn't the whole purpose of being married, and now also mated, to support each other and never leave each other's side? Instead, he left, God knows where, and I'm stuck in the hospital with Damon. Unlike me, mister, 'I'll never take off my crocs, even if someone threatens to kill me' has full freedom, and he keeps disappearing somewhere at least three times each day while I rot in my hospital bed. Truth to be told, I didn't think I could survive without those pills, but
Alpha HadesThe curtain of lies has fallen, and every bit of disguise has faded. If there is anyone who's more surprised than I am, it's Zeno.He stares at the nurse in pure shock and horror. Honestly, who could dare to blame him for the reaction? I couldn't because how is one supposed to relate to everything he feels now? He has spent his whole life thinking he is someone he isn't. Besides, it's unreal to lead a life thinking you're an Alpha just to be thrown down to the role of an Omega and don't react to the news. I clear my throat and move from the chair to his bed. Once the mattress beneath me dips, Zeno shifts a little closer, and I wrap my arm around him. I've never held anyone feeling as protective as I feel now. It's hard to explain, but it's like all I can do is hold him tight, close, hidden from the entire world. "Could you please explain?" I ask the nurse.Letting Zeno question her now might be a mistake since I know he has to feel overwhelmed. Truthfully, since I'm hi