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
Zeno I know, for a fact, my cheeks burn bright red, and the blush travels down my neck and probably covers my entire body. Nero has one track mind, and though it's something I would hate with the men I dated in the past, there's something in this that makes him appear charming. He's not asking me to sleep with him just because he can. Desire and longing are so evident in his eyes that I think it's infectious. "I don't think the hospital is the best place for us to, you know, enjoy each other," I mutter the excuse. Honestly, his offer is rather tempting. Maybe it's the fact that we could get caught or would have to be really quick to escape the possibility. Or perhaps it's that Nero is so unbelievably sexy; I can't believe a man like him had an interest in me and ended up falling in love with me. My husband chuckles, lets go of me and trudges to the door. I raise an eyebrow as his hand reaches for the door handle, and Nero glances over his shoulder to wink at me. The lock on the
Alpha HadesI stay around for as long as the nurses and doctors run around to take Zeno's blood for tests. For the entire time, I hold his hand to show support for everything he has to go through.Not even for a moment can I say that I know what I'm doing. Every time Zeno glances at me, I smile, but the only reaction he shows is a slight frown that keeps deepening. Whatever the fuck I did wrong, it has to be grand because this is the first time he looks at me like this. Even on our wedding day, when he was literally forced into marriage with me, Zeno didn't look at me like this. I want to leave the hospital, to run away from the judgement in his eyes and find myself before I have to face him again. When one of the doctors pulls me aside to speak in privacy, I feel like I can breathe again. Whatever changes in the dynamics of the relationship between Zeno and me has to wait because now there are more important things I have to focus on than a couple of disagreements or misunderstand
Zeno Something is bothering him, and this something is grand. No matter what, I'm desperate, not just willing, but freaking desperate to stay at Nero's side. Perhaps he started viewing our marriage and relationship differently since he found out I'm an Omega, but I don't want to believe the possibility. The thing is that there couldn't be anyone more surprised at the revelation than me. All my life, I thought I was an Alpha, a unique one at that. Born to lead and show others the way, to take care of and ensure everyone was fine, but on top of that, thanks to the moon I was born under, I've always had more compassion for others and a better understanding of their struggles. But now, as I face the man who stole my heart, I don't know where I stand anymore. Honestly, I wouldn't care if I would be a Beta or Delta for as long as I get to stay by his side. I don't want to make all those wild decisions and pretend I'm fine with the pressure. I'm fucking not; the pressure and stress of th