AthenaI decided to get some fresh air in the garden as I was feeling a little bit bored inside. Tracy wanted to come along, but I had warmly told her that I needed some alone time. She had been with me all day, chattering away. Although I love our discussions, I couldn't stop my mind from wandering away.Thoughts of Richard consumed me. It has only been a day, yet I miss him so much.I stepped outside and was greeted by the clear blue sky. I could hear the chirping of birds in the trees in the garden. The pure green grass that surrounded me looked so beautiful I could lie on it all day. I saw a rose flower tree and went close to it. I bent down, inhaling the lovely fragrance. For some reason, it nauseated me.I immediately turned and started vomiting. I guess my body probably didn't like the scent. I had my condition to blame for that. I was still slouched when another round of nausea hit me, causing me to vomit.Just then a voice came from behind. One I recognized."Athena, are you
~AthenaSabrina stared at the result for a little too long; her eyes were wide in shock. Jessica, on the other hand, was impatient; she wanted to know what was written on the paper."What does it say, Sabrina?" she asked impatiently.Sabrina looked up at her and shook her head in astonishment without saying a word. I felt dread curl up in the pit of my stomach. Just what could be on that paper? I wondered. I looked at the doctor's face and couldn't read his thoughts; his eyes were fixed on me, and I knew something was bubbling in his mind, but I didn't know what it was. I swallowed hard as I waited for the worst.Jessica snatched the paper from Sabrina and read out the content."Two weeks pregnant?" she said in astonishment as she looked up at me. "How the hell did this happen…?"I was stunned. I glanced at the doctor, and he nodded his head when no one was looking and offered a smile. Relief instantly washed over me. How did he know I needed help? How did he know to do what he did?
~SabrinaI got out of the car, and Jessica pulled me aside. She looked like she had something important to tell me. Well, it better not be what I think it is because I really do not mind going against her just this once if it is.I approached her, and she held me by the hand, "Come with me, I need to tell you something."She walked me way down the garden, far away from the earshot of the workers who were tending the garden. She wore a serious look as she shielded her face from the hot, scorching sun."What is it you want to say, Jess?" I asked in a slightly defensive tone just to hint that I was not really going to agree to everything she was going to say."Sabrina, I know you must want to get the news of the result out there, but I advise you against doing so, and I have my reasons," she said in a reasonably low, commanding tone.Just as expected, she wanted to keep what happened a secret. I would not allow it; I refuse to allow it. I arch a brow and cross my arms against my chest in
~AthenaThe tone of Richard's voice, though calm, hinted at a problem. He was different. The man talking to me right now was not the same man I knew. This was the first time I was seeing this part of him."Are you there?" he called out, wanting to make sure he still had my attention."Yes, I am," I managed to say, my voice coming out a bit hoarse as there was a lump in my throat."Okay, I would go straight to the point," he stated matter-of-factly.My heart went into my mouth."I just got a call from Jessica," he paused.I swallowed hard, knowing where the discussion was headed."According to her, there is an urgent matter I need to attend to. She has even involved the council members. That woman is really getting on my nerves at this point," his voice was hard as he said his last words.I kept quiet, not knowing how to respond."Why are you quiet, Athena?" he asked.I thought hard about how best to reply to the question; the best I could come up with was, "Nothing really, I am just w
~AthenaI hardly slept all night. I tossed back and forth restlessly, waiting for the dawn of the day. I had endless conversations with my wolf who was as eager as I was to see Richard again. Unlike her though, I had an unsettling feeling within me. My insecurities were rearing their ugly heads again."Richard is too good for me. I don't belong here. I don't deserve this life; I don't deserve someone like him. What if he finally gets to see it?"When morning came, Tracy knocked on the door lightly before slightly pushing it open and peering in to check my state. If I was sleeping, she would have gone back out.I lay grumpily on the bed, staring at her. Seeing that I was awake, she smiled and got in, shutting the door behind her."Good morning, my Queen. Arise and shine for it is a beautiful day."I groaned and got into a sitting position, stretching myself. It had been a very rough night. My bones were sore and aching.I could really use a proper massage right now."Morning, Tracy, ho
~AthenaEveryone rose to their feet as soon as Richard and I walked in and bowed curtly in greeting. I stared at the faces that stared back at us. Sabrina and Jessica were together, occupying the two front seats on the right-hand side. The two front seats on the left were empty. Shrewd-looking elders filled the seats from the second row to about the sixth one.I could feel several pairs of eyes glaring daggers at me. If only looks could kill, I would have probably dropped dead the second I walked in.I looked at the podium, and there were two seats there. This was my first time being in the conference room. I wondered whether there had always been two thrones or if another was added because I was going to be here today.The room was painted white and had two windows draped with beautiful blue curtains. The ceiling was very high with a chandelier dangling in the middle, being the most prominent source of light illuminating the room. Other tiny fluorescents surrounded the four corners o
~Sabrina"Your Majesty!" James shouted as he rushed towards Richard.Ignoring him, Richard growled at me, "I have had enough of that smart little mouth of yours! How dare you?!" His eyes glowed a dark red; he was allowing his monstrous wolf to get the better part of him again.I scratched at his hand helplessly, hoping, praying he would let go as I was choking so badly it was difficult to breathe, but he wouldn't budge."You might strangle her to death at this rate!" James whispered to him, but Richard still didn't react. Was that how much he hated me? I thought we were friends. Horror filled my eyes as I saw my death nearing. I was strong, but I was no match for him. Richard had a unique ability, one that made everyone around him weak if he wanted to, one that suppressed one's wolf if he didn't want it to be let out.I clawed at his hand, my legs kicking helplessly. I was becoming weak. Was this how I was really going to die?I saw the little witch approach him, wrapping her arms ar
~ RichardAthena asked me to go and apologize to Sabrina for what happened in the conference room. I told her I was going to do that later, but she insisted I find Sabrina and do it at that moment, as leaving it to prolong might foster animosity in her heart towards me and, in extension, towards her too.I went outside hoping to see Sabrina lurking around somewhere or just basking in the sun like she loves to, but she was nowhere in sight. I even asked James and Michael, who were outside, if they had perhaps seen her around; they all answered in the negative.There was now only one place she could be: her room.I decided to go up to her room and apologize. Just after I had apologized and she accepted amidst tears, I pulled her in for a comforting hug, and that was when it happened.She covered my lips with hers, causing my eyes to grow wide. Her lips were so soft and succulent. I opened my mouth to hers and savored it for a bit. Her hand slid down to my manhood, which had become hard a