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
Zephyrus’ POV “Attack them,” snarled Felixe and his warriors rushed forward, baring their fangs, ready for war. “Go Lucerians, defend our pack and motherland,” I yelled at my warriors. They all surged ahead to face the encroaching warriors while I, Stavros, and Homer, my Delta, went on a killing spree, facing his skilled warriors fearlessly. It wasn’t an arduous task for me. A bite or a scratch from my sharp claws was enough to kill them. There was utter chaos all around me. Blood spattered on the snowy ground and painful howls pierced the air. It was a scene I was accustomed to but tonight I acted half-heartedly. From my peripheral vision, I noticed Felixe watching his warriors attack us but didn’t involve himself in the warfare. It was strange that he stood there with a grim look on his face. We were winning, yet he didn’t plunge in to save his army. What was going on?“We have wiped out the enemy!” exclaimed Stavros, slaying the last of Felixe’s wolves. “Victory!” yelled Ho
Lena’s POVI felt much better after visiting Annabeth. She explained the meaning of my hallucinations in simple terms, helping me decide. I would definitely go in search of Evelyn, but not tonight. I had to talk to Zephyrus first or he would go crazy searching for me. He was the only one who loved me so deeply! I couldn’t leave him this way! ‘Come to the Headless Range, Lena or you’ll find your mother in a similar state soon!’ Evelyn’s voice floated around me. I ran faster; the wind howling past my ears. I felt disturbed by everything happening to me since the afternoon. Evelyn had gone crazy now! I realized my mother was the one in her custody. She was the daughter of the Moon Goddess Romanov had mentioned. Why hadn’t I thought of it before? I frowned at the last bit of information. Where was the Headless Range? I had never heard of it before. Maybe Zephyrus knew about it. I couldn’t wait to reach home, but there was a lot of distance to cover. Feeling exhausted, I regretted my dec
Zephyrus’ POVI went inside Annabeth’s house, hoping to get some lead on Lena’s whereabouts. Annabeth gestured for me to sit on a couch while she sat opposite. Under the dim light, I saw the bright, highly reflective crystal ball on the table, the size of a grapefruit. I sat down, watching her work on the crystal ball. She lighted two candles on either side of the obsidian crystal ball. With her half-closed eyes, Annabeth placed her hands on the orb, muttering some chants to create a perfect scrying spell. “Follow me,” she whispered, and I did. Soon my mind relaxed, and I entered a spiritually relaxed state. She released the ball and guided me to focus all my energy on the ball. “Who do you want to see?” she whispered, as if in a trance. “Lena.” She breathed deeply and gazed into the crystal ball for minutes, chanting some obscure things to herself. I watched hazy black smoke forming inside the crystal ball. Soon it filled up the entire ball and a hazy image of Lena trudging ahead