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~Atlas~

I have to admit that I woke up with a spring in my step. That is not how I usually wake up, and I have a feeling that I know what the cause is. I know that I got ready much faster than I usually would, and Roul was right there with me. Alpha Atlas?

Yes?

There’s a young woman here. She’s asking for your guest. A young woman asking for Akia? It’s probably that girl who was with her when she got here. I wonder what she wants with her.

Have her wait in the sitting room. We will be there sho
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  • Three's A Crowd   XCIX

    ~Atlas~I watch Apollo storm out, confusion taking root in my soul. Something is really wrong, and I have no idea what it could be. What I do know is that whatever it is, it has Apollo and Luka in a chokehold.I look down at the folder in my hand and know that whatever is inside is going to change my life forever. I’m barely aware of Marcus in the room with me. It’s his stench that reminds me he exists.I pull my hand away from my body with the intention of opening the folder. My hands are shaking, and I can barely breathe. I take a deep breath in and slowly let it out, opening the folder as I do.The white paper is bright with words in black jumping off the page. I let my eyes skim the paper, each section making my heart drop a little more. “Wh…” My throat is thick with emotion, and my eyes are starting to blur. “Where did th

  • Three's A Crowd   XCVIII

    As crowded as it is, Ares could be in the mall, and we wouldn’t know. He could be watching us, waiting for the perfect moment to snatch me. I wanted to get out of the packhouse and even wanted to get off packlands for a while, this is true. It’s also true that I didn’t think this through all that well. I didn’t fully consider the dangers and opportunities that being on packlands provided. I probably should have listened to Atlas and Apollo and stayed where I was. I swear if I make it back home safely, I won’t question their choices again.My anxiety is in overload, and though I haven’t seen him, I swear Ares is behind every corner. I just need a moment to pull myself back together. I pull Esme into a shoe store, wanting to escape the crowd and eager to look at shoes. We walk further in, but I bump into someone on their way out. “I’m so sorry.” I don’t look up, my mind pleading for

  • Three's A Crowd   XCVII

    ~Akia~It’s been amazing having those I’m closest to under the same roof. I feel bad because I’ve been spending so much time with them, and not much time with my mates. I know they are missing me, and I miss them. I guess I’m just basking in the comfort right now. It isn’t even that my mates don’t comfort me; I just have a lot going on.As great as this has been, I’m feeling a bit stir crazy. I haven’t been off packlands since I got here. It isn’t just me feeling this way, Esme agrees. Uncle D and Auntie Kyla are telling me to settle down; it isn’t that serious. I hear them, but I just want out. “So, have you asked them yet?” I sigh and turn my head to Esme. She really, really wants to get out of here for a bit.“No, not yet.”“What are you waiting for?” Esme flops on the couch next to me. “Just ask them already, will ya? They will agree because you’re their mate.” I shake my head.“Look, they are just trying to keep us safe. What if Ares appears and snatches me?”“Goddess! It’s not l

  • Three's A Crowd   XCVI

    ~Ares~I’ve been up and down this block, grabbing women. They are supposed to be professionals, supposed to excel at making men feel good. They are all shit! I feel nothing but anger. They can’t even help me get it up!I push another one out of the car and drive off, not caring to listen to her complaints. I’m quickly losing myself, and I don’t know how to stop the fall. I don’t know how to fix everything that seems to be breaking around me.I lift the block between Adolf and me. I can barely see him in the dark corners of my mind. The only thing visible is his eyes. Well, isn’t this an interesting development? Don’t start, Adolf.Don’t start what, human? Don’t start telling the truth? Don’t explain how royally you fucked up?I KNOW, OK! I know. My chest is heaving, my breathing heavy. I know that I fu.cked up and all of this is my mess.I told you to grab her as soon as we found her. She was amenable to us. She had hearts in her eyes when she looked at us. You should have marked her

  • Three's A Crowd   XCV

    ~Atlas~I sit at my desk, trying not to let recent events weigh too heavily. There’s so much going on, and it’s all pretty crazy. I have no idea how to navigate it all, but I know I will figure it out. I can take comfort in the fact that I’m not alone in this. I have Apollo and Akia by my side. I would move heaven and Earth, if need be, to keep her safe. It doesn’t matter who I have to keep her safe from, including my brother.Apollo is working diligently at his desk, and I’m in awe of it. It amazes me that with all of this going on, he can still be so calm and focused. I’m losing my mind, trying to make everything make sense. I wish I could be like him right now and focus on what needs to get done.The office door slams open, making me jump at the sudden noise. Our father walks in, his movements stiff and almost robotic. Apollo barely looks up from his work, and I’m stuck with my eyes on him. “So are we running a shelter or something, now?” His jaw is tight, and his words are coming

  • Three's A Crowd   XCIV

    ~Selene~I sit back in my chair, not trying to hide my amusement. I knew that Apollo would be the best one for this, and he isn’t disappointing me at all. This is already highly entertaining, and nothing has really happened yet.I have no idea what Apollo’s plan is, but he’s already disrupting Ares, which is half the battle. I know that it won’t take long for Ares to confront his brother directly. I can only hope that it works out in our favor when that happens.The door opens and closes while my eyes are still on the scene below. “So this was your plan? Playing cat and mouse games is what’s going to end the crazy man?” I sigh and shake my head. I think I’m starting to understand why her place is where it is. She’s absolutely no fun and has no vision.“These aren’t cat and mouse games. This is just the warm-up. This is the public acknowledgment that he’s been found out; his mask has slipped. This is just calling him out and waiting to see what his next move will be. I think you’ve bee

  • Three's A Crowd   XXI

    ~Akia~I groan and move my body. My head hurts a bit, and my body is a little sore. I’m lying on something soft, so that’s something. I pry my eyes open and practically jump out of my skin when the memories come flooding back.I was out at the karaoke bar, and Bree claimed someone as her mate. He h

  • Three's A Crowd   XIX

    We meet in the middle of campus with a few other people we know. The bar we are going to is pretty close, within walking distance. My stomach keeps clenching with the thought that Adolf is probably calling me, and my phone is in my room. I know that Esme made good points, and she’s right, but it do

  • Three's A Crowd   XVIII

    ~Unknown/Adolf~There’s no response other than a sharp intake of breath. I meant what I said. I’m going to be out of town, nowhere near here. Why the hell would I consent to her going out without me? What if some man tries to hit on what’s mine? There’s just no way. “Did… did you say no?” There’s a

  • Three's A Crowd   XVII

    ~Apollo~I lift the bar once more, pushing myself to finish this set. My muscles are screaming at me, begging me to be finished. I’m probably pushing myself too hard, but it doesn’t matter. I’ve been busy training hard, trying to get my body right.Werewolves are strong creatures, naturally fit. Th

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