ATHENA
“Stay back!” I tried to push him away, but I couldn't since he was too strong for me.“Let go of me!”“I can't. Athena, I'm trying to control my feelings, but I can't fight it. You're my mate, after all.”“Stop saying that to me. What if Lorrie hears this? You guys have been engaged since you were kids!”“And I found out you were my mate since a year ago. Do you know how much I want to avoid you? I just can't, no matter how hard I try.”He said the words while leaning into me, at this point, my heart was beating so fast that I thought it was going to get ripped out of my chest.The next thing I knew, I felt something warm on my lips, and immediately I jolted backwards, and almost fell with my cane.“What do you think you're doing?”“Shhh, Athena, don't make a sound. I just want to kiss you. You can't deny me this much, and you know it.”“What exactly do you want from me, Ragas? Will you keep doing this to me even after you get married to Lorrie?”“Lorrie has been betrothed to me for sure, but that doesn't make her the woman I love.”This made me let out a light scoff.“So, are you saying it's me you care for?”“Yes, that's not a lie. It's you I care for Athena. I'll do any-”“Stop!” I yelled in anger.“Athena, please trust me. I have feelings for you.”Here he goes again.“You think I'll believe you? You're the Alpha of the Dark Moon pack, you think I'll believe what you just said about wanting me? Wait a minute, if what you said were true, what do you plan to do for your forthcoming wedding?”“The wedding will go on. After I get married to Lorrie, I can always take you in. I'll make you feel comfortable, and you can be the mother of my pups, even though you can't be my Luna.”“What?!” I let out a painful chuckle. My mate was going to make me his baby carrier and make Lorrie his Luna.“Do I look that easy to you? Because I'm blind doesn't make me less of a woman.”“But you can only be safe with me. You're my mate, and I'm sure no one would want you, especially since you're blind. Just quit being stubborn and give yourself to me, will you?”He said, grabbing me by the waist again.“Let go of me!” I struggled in his arms as he tried to kiss me forcefully.“Just then, we both heard the sound of heels.”Immediately he froze and gently pulled back. I don't need anyone to tell me that it was Lorre. Only she wore heels around the pack that made a click-clack sound.“Athena, I bet you don't want Lorrie to find out what happened, so don't you dare say anything stupid!"Wait a minute, did he just say that to me? He wanted me to keep shut when he was clearly the one who had tried to abuse me?I bit my bottom lips painfully as I found my way back to the Laundry machine.“Love? What are you doing here?” Lorrie's voice echoed in the room. I bet she was shocked to see him there.“Oh, I had wanted to see how Lorrie uses the laundry machine. I mean, I've never seen a blind girl do the laundry before,” he said with a light chuckle. The bastard!“What's there to see? You know. Sometimes I think that she isn't blind and is just pretending to be.”“Huh? Why do you say so?”“I mean, how can she be so good at what she does? Even she gets good grades at School. Don't you find that difficult to believe?”“I guess the goddess must have felt pity for her and decided not to make her useless after all,” Ragas stated.I shut my eyes tightly, after what Ragas had said. I can't believe this was coming from a guy who literally begged to kiss me.What a bastard he was. Why did the goddess decide to have me mated to someone like him? Why? Just why?“Love, let's get out of here. I would rather not see her stupid blind face. I swallowed hard and continued with what I was doing.“And you, blind bat, make sure the shirt is thoroughly washed and dried. Just so you don't forget that it's a white shirt, hence not a stain must be found on it. Do I make myself clear.”“Yes,” I muttered as I continued with my work. As soon as they left, the tears I had been trying so hard to hold back came pouring out of my eyes. What did I do to deserve this treatment?I thought once I turned eighteen, I'll finally be free, especially when I found my mate, but I was wrong. My mate came, but it turned out to be the Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack who is engaged to my step-sister.I had begged him to reject me the day we both found out about the mate bond, but he had refused, and rather tried everything possible to take advantage of me almost all the time.**After Ragas' shirt was washed and dried, I quickly returned it to him.“You see why I sometimes said I wonder whether she's blind or not. Don't you think it's strange how she knows what to do clearly?”“Just let her go, Lorrie. By the way, I need to leave.”“So soon? I thought you'd like to spend the night.”“I have tons of work to do back at the pack. Please keep in mind we have an engagement party to prepare for.”“You're right. I just can't wait!”I blinked but quickly held back the tears that threatened to flow out of my eyes. The fact that they have to discuss this in front of me just makes things worse.As soon as Ragas left, I decided to go back to my room.“Hey! Where do you think you're running off to?”I quickly paused and turned around.“I'm not running away. I just -”“Shut your trap, you slut!"My heart sank at that very moment. Why was she suddenly calling me names?“Reports reaching me are that you have eyes for Ragas. At first, I didn't want to believe this, but seeing how you spilled wine on his shirt gave you away.”“No, I didn't do any of what I'm being accused of. I've never for once, approached Ragas.”“You think I'll believe you? Do you even have an idea about how you look? I'm sure you can't see yourself in the mirror, else you'll understand that you're not worth attracting anyone, not to talk about Ragas.”I shook my head, with tears in my eyes.“Now that I think about it, I think you need a man.""What?"***Lorrie's POV***“Hey best friend. What do you have for me this time.”I raised a brow at the words of Ryan. “How did you know I'm here because I have something for you?”“How long have we been friends? You wouldn't just show up here at my bar without something in mind.”“You're right. Listen, I'm not going to beat around the bush with what I'm about to say. You like Athena, right?”Ryan raises his brow at me. “How did you know that?”“That's not relevant right now. Do you like her or not?”“I do. I actually want to bed her. I need to know how she tastes. I'm sure she's never had it.”“Good! Since that's the case, I'm going to make your wish come true.”Bryant went wide in shock. “For real? I mean, you'll truly do that for me.”“Since when have I not fulfilled my promises? Trust me when I say I will make your dream come to pass.”“Of course, I believe you. I've always believed you!”“Good! In that case, there's something I would like for you to do for me.”“And what's that?”I lo
**Athena's POV**I thrashed my head from side to side as he pushed into me. Just then, I heard a loud bang on the door. I had expected Ragas to get off me, but he didn't, rather he took me harder. “Hel-” he quickly covered my mouth with his hand, shutting me up that very instant. Whoever it was continued to hit the door while Ragas also continued with what he was doing. I can't tell how long it took, but when he had gotten enough of me, he pulled away, leaving me on the cold floor. Just then, the door to the room was pulled down instantly and to my greatest horror, I perceived Lorrie's scent in the room accompanied by another scent that was a little familiar. I let out a shocked gasp, when I realized Lorrie had seen me in the worst of all states. Though I can't tell what expression she carries as of the moment, but one thing was for sure and there is the fact that she was going to kill me. Immediately, I reached for my dress, Which lingered around my legs and pulled it up to cove
**Athena's POV***# A Week Later It's been a week ever since I arrived at the Nightshade pack. Everything still seemed like a dream to me. A week of peace. I felt like this was where I should be all along. With the help of the maid, I was taken to the breakfast table to join Jeremy for breakfast. “Good morning, Alpha,” I greeted. “Good morn-”“Where is she? I would like to see that tramp!” A lady's voice echoed in the air, which made my smile disappear like the wind. “What is the screaming all about, Octavia?”“Love, I heard you brought a woman home who happens to be your mate. Is this true?”Immediately, my blood ran cold. Did she just say, love?“Why don't you take a seat, so I can explain what's going on.”I blinked in utter confusion. My ears must have deceived me. More than anyone, I really want to hear what he has to say. “Athena, here, is indeed my mate.”“Oh my goodness! H…her?” The lady asked with a shaky voice. “Yes, her. She's my mate, but that doesn't change anythin
ATHENA'S POVWhen he left, I felt so miserable. It felt like my life was finally crumbling down in pieces. The everlasting darkness surrounding me made it even more so miserable. My tears were hot against my cheeks as they refused to stop. I didn't want to cry, nor did I want to feel pathetic, but I couldn't help it.I could endure Lorrie, and Ragas. I was used to them but with the Lycan Alpha… it was different. I didn't know the worst he could do but I already knew the worst Lorrie could do. I didn't know to what extent he and his so-called lover could go. I had waded in waters I wasn't familiar with. Sitting there all day was me staring at my walls of darkness. Hearing people as they walked by, hearing my door open, hearing the chink of dishes and cutlery, smelling the enticing aroma but not minding all of that. I was in my own world of darkness and misery, and didn't care for anything. Hours passed by and when I felt the cool breeze blowing in, I knew it was night already. I re
ATHENA.I didn't mind, quickly brushing it off and concluding that it was probably one of her maids who had offended her that she was referring to. I walked into the changing room, and started to take off my clothes, preparing to slip into the new clothes. It seemed to be a sort of… I felt around the clothes and concluded it was a blazer dress. Lorrie had so many of them. She always yapped on and on about it. She loved Blazer dresses. I couldn't believe I was getting to wear one. I slipped the dress on, buttoning it up and fixing its belt. It was short, and it felt weird wearing something short. Jane had gotten heels but they were little. She was being considerate. I pulled the shoes on and tapped around for the little bag. I found it, and held the strap before walking carefully out the door. You won't believe how a pair of shoes and a dress known to be pretty made me feel very royal. "Wow!" Jane exclaimed softly when she saw me, and I gave a little smile. "You are beautiful." A
ATHENA’S POV“Are you okay? I heard what happened.” Alpha Jeremy asked me as he held my shoulders.“Y… Yes, I am.” I managed to speak out, although with a shaky voice.“Get her something to wear, immediately! Or what are you standing here for!” Alpha Jeremy yelled at them.“Jane just went to get her something to wear, Alpha.” One of the maids responded politely.Then I felt Alpha Jeremy’s stare on me. He embraced me, and I could feel his warm breath around my neck. Anyone would think that I was happy with the way he came to me, and embraced me, but I wasn’t totally happy when I knew that there was no possible way, he could treat me better than his beloved, Octavia.“I don’t feel too comfortable.” I spoke out, and he let go of me, slowly.Then I felt Jane’s presence. She must have brought the gown with her, so I walked into the dressing room without anyone informing me that I had to. Jane walked into the dressing room, and helped me remove whatever she had used to cover me up, but I st
ATHENA’S POVMy heart broke, and it felt as if they had thrown spikes at my heart. Even as I was blind, I still would feel embarrassed if I ever went outside, and what was even more heartbreaking was the fact that it sounded as if Alpha Jeremy was only pissed because of his image, and not because of how I was going to feel towards it.“You need to stop this unnecessary jealousy. It isn’t worth it. Now, because of you, I would have to call for a press conference, because obviously, only a press conference would do justice to this.” Alpha Jeremy lashed out.“But… everyone fears you, my love. You can just tell it to the media to debunk any idea they have of you.” Octavia spoke, calmly.“It’s not done that way. I can’t use the fear to get rid of the thought from people’s head. Apart from being feared, they will still have this idea that I don’t treat people right, and most of all, the blind, and that’s not how it’s supposed to be. A king is expected to be more, okay!”Then I felt someone
ATHENA’S POVIt felt so good to feel acknowledged, and noticed. The excitement bubbling in me just at the thought of going to a college of Arts was quite overwhelming, and what was even more delightful about the offer was the fact that it wasn’t a school specially made for the disabled, so I didn’t have to feel pitiful or miserable. Going to a school with normal people felt like an honor because most of my life there had always been that line, that boundary—no matter how great I was at what I did, they still acknowledged me as a different person. We were different people because I couldn't see but they could. I was at a disadvantage. Most of the time, it had struck me deep that although I could do most things that a totally normal person with two beautiful and working eyes could do, and sometimes, even better than they would do, but there was little I could do about my situation. I had been forced to accept it. The thought of the press conference strayed into my mind and a sigh esc