Athena's POV It was a matter of life and death. There was no one around to save me, I had to help myself out of the situation or get killed. He made no attempt of getting off me soon. I played the only trick I knew might work, one I learnt from training in my old pack-- play dead. It was a risky venture if the attacker continued exacting pressure, but I tried it regardless as I was losing my strength drastically. I stayed still, I released my grip on his thick arm and acted dead. He got up from me instantly, a drop of his beading sweat fell on my face as he turned to face the door. I reached for the lamp on the drawer and aimed at his head. It hit him on the side of his face as he wailed in pain, glass shattering on the floor as I crawled out of the room hurriedly...panting. "Dante! Somebody help!" I screamed out and in the mindlink. I was approaching the study when I saw Dante rushing towards me. I pointed at the door from which I came as he squatted beside me, "what happene

Dante's POVIt was well past midnight when I arrived back to my Kingdom.First thing in the morning, I was going to summon Tyler to the palace. I could have visited him that night, but the healer advised he got adequate rest at night.Athena was still curled up in bed, deep into sleep when I returned to the room.I stared at her for a while, wondering how she'll react if she ever finds out the rest of my secrets. If Charlotte could get her all worked up, how much more finding out her mate was a cold-blooded murderer?.I wouldn't let that happen. We had to find a way, any way. My reputation also mattered. I couldn't lose the kingdom to anyone outside my bloodline.I tumbled in bed until I gave up trying to find sleep. Thankfully,I didn't wake her up. I buried myself into work at the library.***"Who amongst you has a runny mouth?" I asked after summoning all the maids that worked closely with Athena. It was still very early in the morning, they stood faced down on a single file. W

Dante's POV"It's all over the news," Tyler announced, tossing the newspaper to the table."...and here's your coffee."I reached for the cup of coffee first before standing up to take a look at the papers. I found a picture of myself on the front page. I couldn't help the curve that formed on my lips."Your father must be proud of you if he were here, My King," Tyler remarked while I flipped through the pages with both excitement and a touch of anxiety.I knew it was going to be daunting. I knew I would face alot of oppositions. The record had it that most of them died in office, but it was a great way to make a name for my lineage."What next?" he asked."What do you mean by what next? We won. It's official," I replied, after having a sip of the coffee in my hand."I was referring to the Queen and other werewolves in the kingdom. That's the only way Alpha Fenrir can take us down," Tyler panicked. Although justified, I chose not to bother about minute details. "Some things are mean

Dante's povAs I began to unpack the last of the boxes from the old palace, memories flooded back to me. Memories of a time when things were easier, and I didn't have to worry about the weight of the kingdom's affairs on my shoulders. I carefully arranged the files in the cabinet, making sure to separate my personal work from that of the kingdom's, as there were bound to be a surplus of important documents.As I worked, my mind drifted to Charlotte, and the little boy that was my son. My heart ached as I thought of her, wondering how my mate would take the news. But then, another thought entered my mind, and with it, a sense of dread. Athena had been acting strange since giving birth to our child. I couldn't tell if it was the disappointment of having a girl, or if it was something deeper, something that stemmed from my desire for a male heir. But either way, she worried me, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.I made my way back to my room on the second floo

Dante's POVFear gripped me, watching my mate stand before Charlotte.I had no other choice but to take Athena along with me. I said nothing to Charlotte, but I mind-linked Tyler.He was in charge of her. Why didn't he do his job?"Athena please, stay here," I turned to her, making her sit on one of the chairs in the hallway. She finally agreed. I pulled Charlotte out of the castle, the little boy ahead of us."can you explain this?" I asked Tyler, still clinging on to Charlotte, who was beginning to wince from my tight grip."I have nothing to do with this, My King," Tyler confessed.The same moment Charlotte voiced out beside me,"I came myself. I couldn't watch you suffer, my King."My brows were furrowed as she spoke."What nonsense. I warned you never to step feet into this place," I spat angrily."I heard the news of the birth of your child and I knew you might be disallowed the position if you didn't provide a suitable heir."My gaze met that of Tyler, swallowing hard.She was