Zephyrus’ POVI strode towards the main entrance to check the footprints Lena had just mentioned. With the heavy snowfall, it should have been covered up already. Just as I had expected, I opened the main door and found no footprints outside. Getting a shovel, I went out, yet there were no traces of footprints anywhere. The snow had covered them all. I returned to the cabin with a frown, wondering if it was Romanov. No, it couldn’t be. He would have returned alone. I looked at Lena’s agitated face and smiled to relax her. I didn’t want her to worry unnecessarily. Whoever they were, I could easily fight them single-handedly. “Did you see the footprints?” I shook my head, making her frown. “No, the snow might have covered them up. So, what type of footprints were they? Human or animal?” Her frown deepened as she tried hard to recollect. “I think similar to ours.” I was immediately on high alert. Were we trespassing in someone’s territory? I needed to call Stavros to find out from th
Lena’s POVI gripped my dagger as I waited for Zephyrus to open the door. If he had expected me to hide while he fought the enemy, he was wrong. I could quite help him in any fight. However, Zephyrus relaxed as he went near the main door. Maybe he had recognized the creature on the doorstep. He opened the door with a look of relief to see David standing there, covered in snow. “Hey, Alpha! I just dropped by in case you needed something!” I gave him a look of relief, although Zephyrus didn’t look surprised by his presence. “Come in. We’re in a fix.” He opened the door wider to allow David inside. “What’s up, Alpha?” He looked at Zephyrus with concern. “Did you see any footprints in the snow? Or maybe someone outside the cabin?” David shook his head but scrunched up his nose. “No, but there’s a strange scent around the cabin. I’m sure there are notorious wolves around here. Being a rogue for five years, I’ve learned to differentiate between scents.” Zephyrus looked excited while I
Lena’s POVI stopped instantly, realizing the purr was emanating from Zephyrus’ chest. It wasn’t a satisfied sound at all. It was like an angry hum! “Who were you talking to for so long, Zephyrus?” He grunted in response and stormed into the kitchen. I frowned at his change in attitude. What happened to him? What did I do now? I placed the tray on the table and followed him to the kitchen to see him pick up a bottle of water. The angry hum had transformed into a low growl by now. It seemed he was immensely angry, but with whom? Was he angry with me? I just couldn’t understand what I had done now to deserve this treatment.“What’s wrong?” I asked, coming to a stop beside him. He snorted as he chopped the vegetables and dumped them in a pan with the meat. I couldn’t figure out what he was making. I had made sandwiches already. “What about the sandwiches I made?” He grunted again, not answering me at all. What was wrong? I walked out of the kitchen, frustrated by his lack of response.
Lena’s POV Hera’s reaction to my presence shocked me immensely. Didn’t Zephyrus inform her about us? I didn’t like her at all, despite Hazel’s claims. “Yes. She’s my mate, Hera!” he stated, but Hera scoffed at him. “Really? I thought you didn’t believe in that?” She brushed past me without acknowledging my presence. I glanced at Zephyrus, feeling insulted by his only family. What had I done to deserve this? “I’m sorry on her behalf. She’ll come around.” He caught my hand and followed his twin, but I didn’t wish to join them. I could hear squeals echoing through the house as Hera and Hazel met in the living room. As we walked inside, they sobered and Hera glared at me again. Suddenly, I had the wish to disappear from the house. “Sit, Lena, please,” Zephyrus leaned in to whisper. How did he know I was contemplating an escape? “You both carry on. I’ll make dinner.” He pulled me down on the sofa beside him, paying no heed to my excuses. I could feel Hera’s angry gaze pinned on me wh
Zephyrus’ POVI felt relieved after the phone call, knowing I could count on Hazel. I wanted Lena to accompany me, but Hera’s behavior towards her worried me. Hera’s disturbed state stopped me from addressing the issue now, but if it continued, I would definitely have to deal with it. Lena was my fated mate, and I would always stand up for her. Even against my sibling if she was wrong. We flew over the dark, looming, mountainous terrain towards Hay River in silence. Leandros and Lyra were exceptionally quiet since the time we boarded my helicopter. Hera relaxed considerably, opting to close her eyes and rest. I wanted to meet Lena before I left, but with Leandros waiting outside, I couldn’t take the risk. I had expected Leandros to escape with Lyra. Anything was possible for him! I knew his reckless nature so well! Thankfully, he didn’t, or Hera would have driven me crazy. It was almost 9 o’clock when we reached Hay River. I noticed Leandros’ restlessness while we waited for a cab t
Zephyrus’ POVI knocked on Hazel’s door as loudly as I could. It was impossible now to control my temper thinking about the males Lena might have met in my absence. Her defiance aroused a fierce wish inside me to punish her. I knocked again. This time the sound echoed in the still night, waking up everyone all around. I didn’t care! The door flew open and Hazel stood there with a startled look on her face. “Zeph? How did you return tonight?” My glance went to Lena, who emerged from a room to gape at me. “Yes me. Did you think I wouldn’t find out what you’ve been up to in my absence?” I snarled with fury, my gaze stuck on my mate. It was strange how she held my gaze, not looking guilty at all. “Find out what, Zeph? We have done nothing in your absence.” I held up my hand to stop Hazel. I wasn’t interested in listening to her excuses. She wasn’t bound to obey me, but Lena was. “Lena, let’s go home.” She nodded and went inside to get her stuff. “You’re overreacting, Zeph. Aunt Cassi
Lena’s POVI sat holding onto Hera’s hand as she lay on the hospital bed, stressed and breathing hard. Alexandrios injected some medicine into her body and her condition improved a little. After he left, Hera’s hold upon me relaxed and she fell into a deep slumber. I stayed there at her bedside, not leaving her even for a second. I hadn’t expected her to soften towards me at all when I woke up in the morning today. Zephyrus had already left, and I panicked at the prospect of facing Hera. However, when she didn’t emerge from her room all morning, I was worried. Yet I didn’t disturb her. Maybe she was resting and didn’t want me to interrupt her. I went out to Hazel’s house to check up on Aunt Cassie. I didn’t wish to return home and face Hera. Hazel informed me about Zephyrus and Stavros’ whereabouts. The sun was about to set, and I left for home, expecting Zephyrus back.Strangely, Hera was still in her room. Worried, I peered inside to see her lying on the floor. I rushed to her side
Zephyrus’ POV“Please let Lena stay, Zeph! I can’t spend the night alone here.” I couldn’t deny Hera’s wishes. Alexandrios was busy, and she needed someone who would be there for her. There was no surety about me. With only a day remaining, there was so much preparation that needed to be done. I couldn’t afford to go home and sleep in peace. “Fine. Call me if you need me. I’m returning to the pack house.” Lena looked stressed by my announcement, and I somehow enjoyed seeing the concern etched on her features. It meant she cared a lot for me. “How about dinner, Zeph? I know you skipped all your meals today. You can’t fight on an empty stomach, can you?” I grinned at her while she glared at me. “I would have had if you made it for me.” With a smirk, I whirled around and walked out, leaving her feeling guilty. I really wanted to pick up where we had left off, but maybe not tonight! I mounted my snowmobile and sped down towards the pack house. Stavros had gone to Hazel’s house to drop