Racheal's POVAs Axel and I walked into the grand dining hall, our hands intertwined, the atmosphere was tense. Axel wasted no time and approached the queen, his mother, with a furrowed brow. "What is Athena doing here?" he inquired, his voice laced with concern.Athena, standing nearby, replied calmly, "I can leave if my presence is not welcome."The queen, sensing the tension, intervened, "No, Athena, please stay." Turning to Axel, she added, "Let's talk."Axel nodded, leading his mother to a secluded corner where they engaged in a heated discussion, their voices hushed but their expressions intense. I could tell they were arguing about Athena's unexpected presence.After a while, Axel returned to the table and took my hands, his eyes filled with regret. "I'm sorry," he whispered.I squeezed his hands reassuringly. "It's fine, Axel. We'll figure this out."As dinner progressed, I noticed a shift in the air. My mother and the queen, who had been at odds earlier, were now engaged in

Athena's POVAs I walked out of the palace, my heart was racing with excitement. Rachel was unconscious, and while that wasn't my original plan for her, it was a small victory. I knew I had to act quickly before she woke up and ruined everything.I could feel someone following me as I made my way to my car. I smiled to myself, knowing it was Alpha Axel. He must have put a trail on me because he was starting to have doubts about my loyalty. I decided to play along and lure him into the trap I had set.I got into my car and drove off, making sure to take a few detours to throw off anyone who might be following me. I drove for miles into the woods, the trees closing in around me as I navigated the winding roads.I could see the headlights of the car behind me in my rearview mirror, keeping a safe distance but never losing sight of me. I smirked to myself, knowing that Alpha Axel was falling right into my trap.Finally, I reached a clearing deep in the woods. I parked my car and got out

Athena's POV As I cautiously approached Ardolf's cabin deep in the woods, my heart pounded with a mix of anxiety and determination. I needed his help, and I hoped he would listen to reason. The door creaked open as a guard opened it and I entered, finding Ardolf sitting by the fireplace, his gaze intense as he looked up at me."Ardolf, we need to act now. Rachel is unconscious," I began, urgency lacing my words.Ardolf's eyes narrowed slightly as he considered my words. "We should hold off for now. Rushing into things could make matters worse," he replied, his voice steady."But we don't have time! Alpha Axel suspects me, and he even had a palace guard trailing me," I insisted, the weight of the situation pressing down on me."Why did you come here then, knowing you were being followed?" Ardolf questioned, his brow furrowed in annoyance.Taking a deep breath, I met his gaze. "I had to take care of the loose end and I killed him.”“ I killed the person and delivered the head to the p

Alpha Axel's POVI sat beside Racheal and I held her hands in mine, carressing it gently while I silently prayed to the moon goddess to bring her back to me.Athena walked in with a bunch of black roses and a smirk on her face."My condolences Alpha Axel" she chuckled"What are you doing here Athena?" I asked in fury"Well, i came to pay my respects to the dead" she responded nonchalantly "Racheal is not dead, you bitch" I retorted angrily "Get out Athena or i throw you out" i continued"Threats, threats, threats... That is all you can do, " she said, obviously trying to provoke me, but I decided to ignore her as I sat back on the arm chair by the bed and I gently held Rachels hands again.As Athena was about to drop the flowers beside Racheal, I gave her a death glare " Don't you even dare" i said with clenched teeth, but knowing Athena she dropped the flowers and as she turned her back towards me as she headed to the door, my wolf unable to control the anger and Athena's level of d

Alpha Axel's POVAs I watched Racheal finally drift into a peaceful slumber, a wave of relief washed over me. Seeing her no longer unconscious but sleeping fill me with hope that things would soon return to normal. With a heavy heart but a glimmer of optimism, I made my way to my room, the weight of recent events heavy on my mind.Climbing into bed, I closed my eyes, hoping for a night of undisturbed sleep. As I settled into bed, the weight of exhaustion finally lifted off my shoulders, and I drifted into a peaceful sleep, a luxury I hadn't experienced in days. However, my rest was short lived as I felt a lingering gaze on me, causing me to stir awake.Opening my eyes, I saw Racheal sitting at the edge of my bed, her eyes fixed on me. Her red lipstick and gown gave her an eerie appearance, almost like a she devil. I couldn't help but feel a shiver run down my spine as I asked her, "Racheal, why are you staring at me like that?"She let out a chilling laugh, her eyes glinting with