Se connecterI swear this is wrong, right? I mean, he’s my mate, but so are his brothers. I know I should say something, but I can’t even think straight. I swear there’s some sort of buzzing, but I don’t know what it is or where it’s coming from. “Would you like that? Are you ready for my mark?” I push through the cloud of lust and mate bond, latching onto any inch of clarity I can find. I hold onto it tightly, needing to pull myself out of the depths of whatever this is. The buzzing clears up, and I realize that it’s actually Bree. She’s bucking and hollering, trying to break free and get control.I turn my head slightly, pulling my skin from Ares’s sinful mouth. I’m able to see part of his face, though we are not making eye contact. “No, Ares. I don’t want that. I want you and your brothers to mark me altogether. It’s important to me.” I try to make my voice as strong as possible, but I’m sure I’m not doing a good job. Ares’s arm tightens around me. This is more than just restraint. It’s a punis
~Akia~I hold my breath after speaking. The tension in the room is quickly rising, and I’m not really sure why that is. I thought we were having a discussion, and I think this is something that we need to talk about. It’s been bothering me since it happened, but I didn’t have the opportunity to touch on it before.I honestly didn’t see an issue with the question. I let it roll around in my head before allowing it to come out of my mouth. There was nothing wrong with the words, and I made sure the delivery was good. I’m always conscious about what I say and how it comes out. I never want to make anyone feel a specific type of way.The look on Ares’ face is one that’s hard to describe. It seems to be a mixture of a few different emotions. I can honestly say that the look on Ares’s face right now is slightly frightening and greatly disturbing.Ares takes a step back, making sure no part of him is touching me. The loss of his touch sends an instant chill through me. I want him back on me.
“Hey guys!” We turn to find Esme walking up to us. I have no idea why she’s here right now because she’s usually in class.“Don’t you have class right now?” Esme shrugs her shoulders as she falls into step with us.“I didn’t feel like going. I’ve been hanging out and then I saw you two come out of class. Maybe we can get some food or something.” I shrug my shoulders and look at Matt. He nods his head in agreement.Matt stops walking abruptly and turns to us. “I just remembered I have to see a teacher. They are letting me hand in an assignment late. I will meet you guys for lunch, just text me where to go.” He hugs us both and walks in the opposite direction. Esme and I continue forward, trying to decide where to go for lunch.“So what are you in the mood for, Kia? I can go for just about anything right now.” I turn my head to answer her, but his voice stops me.“Akia can’t go with you; she has other plans.” I stop in my tracks and turn around. Ares is standing behind us and staring at
~Apollo~Consciousness flows through me, jolting my body into a sitting position. I look around the room, noticing the sunlight beaming on me. My mind goes over what just happened, and I can’t help but question if that was a dream I had or if it was real. I close my eyes and try to dig through my memories. The conversation is real and vivid in my memories, but there’s something else. I can smell the grass, and the feel of it lingers on my skin. There’s no way that was a dream.I shake my head, taking deep breaths and slowly letting them out. I look around the room, taking everything in slowly. Atlas is on the opposite side of the bed, but Akia is nowhere to be found. Panic threatens to flood my system as I try not to dwell on what this could mean. I need to be focused so I can figure out what the best move would be. No matter how good that sounds, panic is taking over, and I’m just about ready to succumb to it.I scramble out of bed and run to the bathroom. The room is empty, and my h
I’ve studied a lot of things since I was Alpha born. I’m meant to take over, so I have to be aware of any and everything. The name Nyx is super familiar, but I can’t place it. Maybe it will come to me as we talk more.Nyx’s smile turns into a smirk, and she nods her head. I turn to find another body approaching. This one I know, though. I quickly drop to my knees and bow my head. “Hello, Apollo ““Moon Goddess.” Her name falls from my lips and floats in the air. I never thought I’d be in her presence. She’s regal and elegant. It’s crazy and getting to me. I can’t describe either of these women in terms of looks, but I can feel the description. It must be a supernatural thing. “It is. It’s a deity thing.”“Uh, how long does he plan to be down there like that?” I haven’t moved from my kneeling position. I’m in the presence of the Moon Goddess. That’s something that never happens. “Get up, guy.” I quickly shake my head, but do nothing else.“Apollo, please. Get up.” I hesitate before slo
~Ares~I slam my hand on the steering wheel again and again. The pain went numb a while ago, and I have no idea if this car will still be drivable. I had to do something to let out this anger, and going for a run was out of the question.I couldn’t get out of that room fast enough. This wasn’t on my bingo card for the day. Actually, this entire day hasn’t turned out well at all. If I could redo this day, I would.I’m pissed, and that’s putting it mildly. Adolf is downright apocalyptic, and I don’t blame him. Something in him broke today, and it’s on me. Of course, it’s on you! I told you! I told you to take her! I put the block up between us. Adolf isn’t wrong; I just can’t deal with this right now.I look out the window, keeping no focus. I stare into space, letting my mind run free. My thoughts settle on what happened in that hotel room.The images keep playing in my mind, and it’s making me sick. To see someone touching my little flower, giving her pleasure… no! NO, NO, NO!!! I can







