Axel’s POVNothing could have prepared Athena for the shock of seeing Samantha standing at our side. Her eyes widened for a moment, then the expression vanished just as quickly.“We heard the commotion and tried to investigate, but your guards refused to let us leave the room, Keziah. Are we hostages here?” Athena narrowed her eyes at me dangerously.We should have been worried about Athena’s words, but Keziah was silent, and that silence bothered me more.“Keziah?” I prompted.“I’m out,” he said flatly, withdrawing and letting me take control of my body. I cracked my neck, feeling life surge through my veins again. It was always a hassle when my wolf yielded control, but that was the way of things. Perks of being Alpha, I guess.“Athena, I apologize for the chaos,” I said, hesitating before tilting my head slightly. I respected her late mother… not her. For all my power, I knew that if Athena truly wanted to leave, she could by hook or crook, even with reckless tricks.“Why…?” Athe
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