AthenaThe night came sooner, and my thoughts went louder and louder. Sebastian still hasn't come.I was worried and mostly scared, I did not know where he was or what was he doing. There could be so many dangers out there and he could get potentially hurt.Minutes that passed soon turned into hours and the night advanced into its darkest duration.And finally, after what seemed like an eternity, I heard the familiar heavy footsteps before the door opened revealing Sebastian.He was here but not exactly in the way I have expected, he was injured. More than just injured.There was blood seeping out of the wound on his palm, a big cut was there on his forehead, and multiple injuries covered his arms; His shirt was all torn and shredded as if he'd just come from surviving a storm. "Sebastian..." A worried gasp slipped past my lips on its own and I rushed towards him."Oh my god...you are injured," I began panicking, I'd never felt this sort of restlessness like I felt today watching thi

SebastianI slammed my fist on the desk unable to focus on anything other than the face of the one woman— Athena.It was not supposed to be like this, I was not supposed to be thinking of her all day long. There were so many important tasks for me to fulfil and here I was, sitting here for the past few hours and looking at the scattered papers in front of me, yet not being able to figure out why was I exactly doing this.However, it was unavoidable to not of her when it was about her safety that concerned me so much.Motherfucking Vicent Thompson was trying to hurt my mate. That bloody bastard!Even though our enmity started because of his want of taking revenge on my damn father which to be honest I thought was fair but over the years I have gathered enough reasons to kill this guy. I'd never killed any innocent...in my perception. People's views and mine were different. How could someone be called innocent if they are willing to lie to cover up their misdeeds?Loyalty is rewarded b

AthenaSebastian led me to the hall, partially dragging me with him as if he could sense my reluctance and it bothered him.If only he knew why I really didn't want to see anyone from that pack. Shadow pack was small, there were not many privileges that were provided and not many people in the pack too, so each face was familiar and I was sure anyone from there could recognize me as well.And the last thing I wanted was to face the people from my horrendous past. It'd weaken me and being weak was the last thing I could afford."Sebastian, can you please let me go? It's not that important for me to be there...so please." I managed to muster with my shaky voice."You don't get to decide what is important or not, you will do what I say and want," He spat, and threw me on the couch causing a yelp to leave my mouth as I landed on the surface, "Keep your mouth shut or else you know what I'd do to you.""Please listen to me once, I'd do anything you say or...""What are you even thinking? In

AthenaMy tears were not willing to stop. The burning feeling in my heart did not recede even for the absolute smallest amount at its finest. The torments that they put me through when they were alive did not bother me as much as now, after their death.I felt so lost. As if there was a big weight hanging over my shoulder, trying to drag me into the ground and let me out again.They were dead but those memories weren't. My whole life all I saw got was pain and misery. Never, even for once, I got the chance to smile. It was debatable whether there had been any moments that I had, where I truly felt any sparks of happiness—Maybe, the first and last time was the day when I saw Sebastian for the first time before it all vanished into nothing.There was only one question I found myself asking to this date...Why me?Why it was me against the world? Why it was me who needed to go through all of this pain that broke me, left me so shattered that finding a way to mend myself once again was n

AthenaThe sound of familiar footsteps and, some shuffling noises was what woke me up from my doze. I rubbed my eyes to get rid of the drowsiness and slowly sat up holding the duvet around my body. My stare automatically moved to spot Sebastian who absentmindedly tucked in his midnight blue shirt and fixed his black tie before moving to grab his Rolex from one of the drawers of his watches.He looked as if he was in a hurry. Something did not seem right, he looked so restless as if he wanted to leave soon as he could. Was it because of what happened last night? This behaviour of his was absolutely contrary to my expectation.I grasped the duvet around my body and slowly got down from the bed, the cold tiles underneath my feet made a zap of shiver run up and down my body causing goosebumps to rake my skin. I was tired, and even though this was just the start of the morning, there was no energy within me whatsoever. Yet I gathered myself and walked towards him, his attention not even fo