Zeno
I don't feel hungry. Not anymore.
When Nero insisted that I must eat, the thought of food seemed somewhat tempting, but now, I feel like I have a lump in my throat, and no force will help me get rid of it.
As if the tense situation between Nero and me wasn't enough, now, I have his friend breathing down my neck. I understand that Damon wants what's best for his closest friend, but that doesn't give him the right to scold me like a child.
Something happened. Something I don't want Damon to know about: whatever is going on between Nero and me is our business and our business alone. We don't need anyone interfering and trying to save something that will inevitably end in disaster.
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Alpha HadesHow stupid can I be? How deep in delusion I allowed myself to sink? Zeno Silver and I? Yeah, as if!It won't be long before I hear another round of rumours about what a terrible person I am. But this one won't be something I could ignore because it will be Zeno who thinks I'm anything but a man who could be enough.I'm never fucking enough.Perhaps I shouldn't have left like that, but I couldn't stay around him anymore. I tried. I fucking tried.I didn't know where I was going when I stormed out of the kitchen, and apparently, neither did my brain, because now I'm facing a completely destroyed bedroom.
ZenoI follow Lorette, completely dumbfounded. How can someone as bright and cheerful as Lorette be related to a sour apple like Nero? Besides, only a fool wouldn't notice the massive respect everyone in this pack has for her. People around us are quick to bow, call out greetings, or simply approach her when they're close enough. It doesn't matter how they choose to greet her; they all have one thing in common: as soon as the older lady comes into view, everyone's faces break into a beaming smile. I wonder if my people have ever looked at me with such admiration and love as they look at Lorette. To Hell, I wonder if any of the Silver Moon's pack members ever showed me even half the respect these people show Nero. She leads me down an extremely long hall, explaining where I can find help if I need it. Of course, being a little fox, Lorette doesn't miss the opportunity and adds that I should definitely seek out Nero before looking for help elsewhere. "Give it some time; my grandson
Alpha HadesI don't want to go home. It's just as stupid as it sounds. Running through the woods and patrolling the borders helped me get rid of pent-up anger and stress, but when I returned to the front of the packhouse, I didn't want to go in. Call me a coward, but I can't face my wife, not after the argument that went down in the kitchen.Common sense 1, the delusion of Hades 0. Even though I knew this whole marriage show could turn into an absolute nightmare, I never thought my wife would hate me with such passion. It sucks when people base their opinion of you on rumours they've heard instead of trying to get to know you. And there it goes, again, I'm sucked into thoughts about Zeno. If this is how my brain works from now on, I don't know how I'll deal with any of my responsibilities. I have to clear my head and forget about today. Yes, that's perfect - today never happened, and I never met the ridiculously sexy Zeno Silver, who now has the same last name as me. "Shit!" I
ZenoI've always struggled with my emotions, especially when my father mocked me for my inability to hide them. He loved to remind me how easy it was to read what I was feeling just by looking at my face. But now, once the panic seizes me, and I remember the pain I used to feel because of the lack of medication, I don't think about pushing Nero away. Instead, I allow him to cradle me, hold me close and comfort me in times of need. I'm no fool; I can feel how tense his body is and how desperately he holds onto me. Isn't that funny? It feels like we've known each other forever as if we spend hundreds of hours talking about everything and nothing. In reality, we just met, got married because of a stupid business deal, and now we seek comfort in each other's arms. As a grown man who holds the title of an Alpha, it's hard for me to admit when something scares or hurts me, so once the tears start streaming down my cheeks, I try to hide them. If it were my father who saw me in a moment
Alpha HadesI tried to stay calm. I tried to keep my cool. I fucking tried.No more, though. Everything was fine, amazing even; the thing with Zeno, his attitude and his closeness. Part of me dared to believe we were getting close, but as we approached the line-up of pack members and that bitch spoke up, I lost my cool. Maybe Zeno didn't hear her, which I'd understand since he's out of it, too worried about the missing pills, but I heard what she said, and that's enough for me to snap. No bitch will stand in front of me and talk shit about my spouse. Every pack has different laws and ways to deal with troublemakers, but so do we. One of the most important things we value is equality. It doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman; we're equal and face the same consequences. That's the reason why I approached the woman and hit her. Judging by Zeno's gasp, he's not used to such methods, but it's clear by the surrounding pack members that they didn't expect less from me. Everyone has
Zeno What on earth is wrong with that man? I get it, I really do, he's trying his best to help me with this whole theft situation, but he's overstepping any reasonable way of dealing with the situation. I don't believe these women- I was there, I know what they said and did, but I still can't support Nero's decision. As his back disappears from view and Damon takes the first step towards the woman, I clear my throat. "Damon, as the Alpha's husband, do I have a say in this pack?" My voice is a little shaky, but I try my best to stay calm. Damon arches an eyebrow at me, glances at the two women, who seem puzzled, and grins, "Indeed you do, Alpha's wife." That asshole. Are they ever going to stop with the wife joke, or do I have to endure the suffering until the deal is over? God, help me. I roll my eyes, take a deep breath and glance at the terrified women. "In that case, I'd like to challenge his decision and come up with a more appropriate punishment. They are women; it'd be
Alpha Hades I can't find the right words to express how damn angry I am. I've been close to the edge a couple of times, but my wife has a talent for knocking me over with ease. It's like Zeno doesn't have to try to cross my boundaries. But even though I stormed off like an angry child, I didn't leave. I stop by the tree and lean against it so that no one can see me. I have to calm down before I do something I'll surely regret. Zeno and I grew up in different conditions, so it's understandable that he finds it difficult to understand my point of view and vice versa. The way the Silver Moons work is foreign to my people. The way we deal with things here may seem unheard of to Zeno. As I glance at my wife, I notice he is talking to Damon, and my Beta is looking at me. I have no idea what they're discussing, but I have a feeling that Zeno will try to negotiate with Damon. Funny, I'd be angry if anyone else tried to question my decision, but Zeno makes me feel kind of proud. Has h
Zeno"I'm sure you're aware of what I'm about to do to you." Nero grins at me as if he just hit the Jackpot. I can't explain the tightening in my chest- it's either pure excitement or fear, but I can't comprehend which of the two it is. The way he looks at me is out of the world experience. I've never met anyone whose eyes spoke more than their words. And although Nero does his best to be this unmovable, emotionless man, there's so much more to him than he's willing to admit. It's not just how he looks at me but how he holds me and touches me. Everything about him brings me to the edge I didn't dream of getting near. Sometimes I feel like my heart is numb, like it died a long time ago. But it's moments like these when Nero smiles at me or looks at me with that longing in his eyes. That's when I feel ready to sing out loud as if no one's listening. Every time he does things like that, I have to remind myself we're stuck in a business deal, and nothing about us has to be real; we'r