Sting of betrayal のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

Athena’s POVThe following morning, Yifa knocked on my door persistently until I reluctantly opened it."Good morning, ma'am," she bowed."Morning.""Oh my! You look rather worn out," she remarked after observing me, probably due to my lack of sleep the previous night."Just run my bath," I instructed, slumping onto the bed."Do you need any medication or something?" she asked, concerned."I just need some self-love.""You should take it easy on yourself," she advised."Run my bath."After having breakfast in my room, I decided to visit my only friend, Tala."I'm beginning to grow tired of seeing your face," she teased."Heh! Funny," I exclaimed, taking a seat."Your expression tells me my advice backfired.""I don't even want to talk about it.""I won't say you'll be fine because I've said that too many times. Let's go into the pack and have some fun," Tala suggested.

Ralph’s POV"I feel bored, let's go shop for a car," Athena suggested to her servant.She's conspicuously avoiding me, emitting joy lately, dressing in exquisite attire, immersed in books, all funded by my money.Money aside, her new character annoys me. I'm uninterested in her, however, I want her presence. Perhaps an error on my part for how I've treated her, she aimed to be lovely but I pushed her away. Apologies are warranted, but my ego resists. I couldn't bring myself to think of that. I hate that I'm getting bothered by her. I can't seem to focus on my work or anything around me.“Drop the ego,” Conri, my wolf, interrupted.“What?”“You're restless.”“I'm an Alpha…”“Enough,” he subdued me, retreating into the back of my head.I made an effort to work, but my attention was divided. Come evening, movement outside caug

Ralph's POVI tossed and turned in bed, wrestling with elusive sleep. Seeking solace, I reached for a chilled drink from the mini-fridge in my room. Swallowing the liquid in a futile attempt to drown my restlessness. As I pondered, a perplexing emotion lingered. "What is this feeling?" I questioned myself, but no answer. Reluctantly, I admitted an unexpected worry for Athena, an opinion I was hesitant to embrace.My wolf remained indifferent, allowing me to pace the confines of my room. The looming possibility of Athena terminating our contract weighed heavily on my mind. Despite my warnings, Baldulf persisted in his visits, although it was less frequent. Had my leniency led him to disregard my caution? Because he remained my friend, I didn't want to take drastic measures, but I know if he should continue I'll lose my cool sooner than expected.The following morning, Athena graced the breakfast table, adorned i

Athena's POV I woke up feeling relieved, the remnants of last night's migraine finally fading. However, as memories of the previous events flooded back, a heavy sigh escaped my lips.‘If the moon goddess saves me from this mess, I vow not to entangle myself again.’ I prayed. Yifa, as usual, knocked on my door, and I welcomed her in."Alpha is waiting for you downstairs," she announced, a smile playing on her lips. The news, delivered so early in the morning, lifted my spirits. After a refreshing bath, I adorned myself in a pink ball gown.Ball gowns exuded elegance and beauty, transforming me into a queen of my own world. As I descended the stairs, my eyes met Ralph's, and a genuine smile graced my lips. He wore a combination of black on brown, a colour that suits him perfectly.Upon my arrival, he greeted me with a peck on the lips. I reciprocated with a slight bow, and he gallantly pulled out my chair,

Athena’s POV “Athena, this is our chance to escape. Join me,” he implored, desperation evident in his eyes.“Wait, what?” I pulled my hand away abruptly.“What's the matter?” He seemed taken aback by my reaction.“Look, I never expressed a desire for us to be together,” I struggled to choose my words carefully.“What do you mean?” His voice wavered with disappointment.“Bardulf, I appreciate you. You've shown me true friendship and supported me at my lowest. But I question if I'm meant to be your mate,” uncertain about the consequences.He took two slow steps backwards, his eyes welling with disappointment.“Are you... rejecting me?” His voice trembled.“No, yes. I mean, my heart belongs to someone else.”“So you mean everything that has happened between is nothing?”I knew I had provided him with my time, but I wasn't anticipating him to be that desperate. He moved closer, locking eyes with me showing so many emotions. “What's happening here?” Ralph's voice echoed down the hallway