LOGINKAEL’S POVI hit the woods, running, as soon as the Moon gathering festivities ended. I left my guards at the palace, to make sure everything had properly ended with no problems left unattended.My mind was clouded by the thoughts of Annabeth and the moment I caught scent of her as I got closer to the mansion, I felt relieved. That sweet strawberry and lavender scent that intoxicated me.The air was also mixed with a foreign scent I didn't recognize.Surely some foreign wolves had been in my fortress tonight, as I have the scent of every wolf that worked for me, memorized, and these particular scents were new to me.I moved faster than I should have. Didn’t bother with the door as I jumped, entering the mansion through the windows high up. I needed to see She was safe and okay.I got to her room but she wasn't there. Then I heard her voice, she was speaking with Chad and Victor downstairs.I stood by her door, waiting, as she took two steps at a time up the stairs.She looked surprise
ANNABETH’S POVThe moment Lucien vanished, my legs almost gave out. I was shaking.Not from fear for myself, but from fear for Tommy. Lucien saw everything. He heard everything. If he told Kael, if he told anyone, Tommy would be in danger and perhaps caught and Punished. I didn’t even want to think about what being punished meant coming from Kael’s men. Tommy’s words echoed in my head. I knew he hated me now. For betraying him.And now Lucien knew about it too. Goddess, I hated the way he said my name. Like I was a game to him. A toy for him to play with. And whatever it was that I felt towards him, was nothing but pure hatred and disgust. I hate how he looked at me and I hate how uncomfortable he makes me feel.I wrapped my arms around myself and hurried back inside toward the door. Chad and Victor were waiting just inside, both of them looking worried sick. “Annabeth?” Chad stepped forward. “Are you okay? What did he want?” I nodded quickly, forcing a smile I didn’
LUCIEN’S POVI’d been watching her since she stepped into the garden. She must have thought she was alone. Thought the cold and the moon were the only witnesses to her little prayer session. Cute. I stayed in the shadows behind a tree, silent as the snow, watching her. Chad and Victor kept loitering around like two overprotective mutts, but they were sloppy. I could’ve easily slit their throats and they wouldn’t have heard me coming.Annabeth. Kael’s little human. She stood there with her head tilted back, eyes closed, whispering something to the moon. Her curly hair spilling down her back, catching the moonlight.Pathetic.And Then he showed up. The little wolf boy. Tommy as she called him.I almost chuckled out loud when he stepped into the moonlight. What is this? Some kind of lovers reunion?At first it was entertaining. Watching her run into his arms like he was her salvation. Watching them whisper and cling to each other like long lost lovers who just saw each othe
Annabeth's POVI stood there, confused on what to say to him. “What are you sorry for?” I whispered. “For letting him take you,” he said. His jaw clenched. “For being a coward. For not speaking up or coming for you sooner. I told myself I was being careful, that I was making a plan. But the truth is, I was scared. Scared I’d fail. Scared I’d lose you for good.” Tears burned at the back of my eyes. “Tommy, stop.” i didn't like seeing him this way. Sad. “No,” he said, shaking his head. “You deserve to hear it. I should’ve been here earlier. I should’ve gotten you out the first night. I failed you.” I reached up and cupped his face in my hands. “It’s okay,” I whispered. “You’re here now. That’s all that matters. And I’m okay and alive.” His eyes searched mine, desperate for me to believe him. “I don’t deserve you saying that,” he muttered. “You do,” I said. “Because you came, didn't you? And that’s more than anyone else did for me.” He pulled me back into his arms, ho
ANNABETH’S POVI couldn’t sleep. I tried.Not with the moon that full, so full it felt like it was calling unto me and definitely Not with the silence in the room pressing down on me like a weight.I paced the length of the room for the tenth time, bare feet silent against the cold floor. The bed scattered, all from my turning and tossing around.All I could think about was the moon. It had been calling me since dusk. Every new moon back home, I’d stand outside for hours, talking to the Moon.She listened to me. She always listened. And tonight, I needed her again. I stopped pacing and pressed my forehead against the glass window.The garden was right there, bathed in moon light. Empty and Quiet.If I could just step outside for five minutes, just breathe in that air and look up at the moon, maybe I’d feel somewhat at peace again. I stomped my feet on the ground. This is frustrating. After contemplating, I decided to act.“Chad?” I called. I knew he was somewhere around t
TOMMY’S POVThe snow under my paws was silent. Too silent. We needed to be as discreet as we could.Seven of us. Seven wolves against a fortress full of Kael’s men. But we had a plan. And hopefully it'd work out.“Alright,” I muttered through the link. There were a lot more guards on board than I expected. I thought most of them were supposed to be at the Moon gathering, not here. “Change of plan. Jace, You'll come with me. We'll shift And try to blend in with them.” Jace’s wolf eyes narrowed, but he didn’t argue. He simply agreed.“Blend in how?” Mira asked, tail low. “As one of the guards,” I said. “Kael’s men are all over the place tonight, alot more than I thought we'd see. If we shift back and act like we belong, we can get a closer look inside without raising alarms. Bribe a few, if we can. Get more info and Find out where they’re keeping her.” Mira’s ears twitched. “And if they figure it out? That you're not one of them?” “Then we make a run for it,” I said. “But don
KAEL’S POV~The sky was pale gold when I slipped out of bed. I hadn’t slept. Not really. I’d spent the night watching her, memorizing the way her lashes rested against her cheeks, the way her breathing slowed when she felt safe. She was Mine. And today I had to leave her again to fulfill my d
Kael’s POV“Annabeth.” One word, and the whole room went still. She flinched like I’d snapped a whip, eyes flying to mine. For a split second, relief broke through the fear in her face. Then she remembered Lucien was still there, lounging like he owned the place. I stepped between them. My sh
Kael’s POV~I returned to the mansion before dawn, as I planned.The fortress was quiet, but not peaceful. The air hummed with tension. Chad met me in the courtyard, his face a little grim. “He hasn’t tried anything yet,” Chad said quietly. “But I noticed he’s been watching her like a hawk. Eve
Annabeth’s POVOnce Mrs. Halloway led me back to my room, I locked the door the second it shut. I backed away from it like something was going to burst through any second. I sat on the bed, staring at the door, my knees pulled to my chest. I kept seeing his face. Lucien. He had a slight res







