~AthenaDread coiled at the pit of my stomach. My heartbeat shot up. I had been caught. But by whom? Was it possible someone had been following me all this time? Or had they found Michael's body and decided to come after me?I was too scared to turn around and see who it was. Their grip around my stomach tightened, causing me to let out a sharp yelp.The baby!Nothing should happen to the baby! I prayed."You thought I would never find you?" His cruel, familiar voice echoed in my ears. My blood ran cold.No! This can't be! Alpha Sebastian? How is this possible? I have been captured by my worst nightmare!He let go of my stomach and turned me around, pinning me with his intense gaze. His beautiful green eyes were filled with rage. His jaw tightened as his brows furrowed."How dare you run away from me? How dare you, Athena?" he growled.I was horrified."I... I... I…am sorry, Alpha…"Before I could finish, a sharp slap cut across my face, sending me to the floor. I felt the side of my
~RichardWhen I returned home from my trip, I stormed up the stairs with every other person following behind as I headed to my room where the supposed corpse of my brother lay. On my way back, i had a lot to think about. It still felt so unreal, almost as if they were all playing a prank on me. This was probably a ploy for them to get me to return back home. My brother was dead? My wife had disappeared with no trace?. There was no way that was true. It was an evil scheme by everyone, including my brother. He had willingly given himself to be used for the prank, i had thought.But as soon as I entered my room and saw my brother still lying on the floor, very cold. I realized it hadn't been a prank. It was real! My only brother was dead!It felt as though my entire world had come crashing to the ground. How did this happen? How could he let himself die this way, leaving me, his only brother? How could he be so wicked?I rent my clothes and growled in pain.I bent down, carrying up his
~AthenaAlpha Sebastian walked in, holding the guard by the neck as he glared at Seline."I gave strict instructions not to let anyone come see her. Why did you disobey me?" he growled.The question was not directed to Seline but to the guard who went on his knees, stuttering through his apology. "I… I am so sorry, Alpha," he said."It is my fault, Alpha. Punish me instead. I forced him to open the door, saying you sent me as I am the only one in charge of attending to Athena," Ms. Seline interrupted, coming to the guard's rescue.Alpha Sebastian released his hold on the guard and tilted his fiery gaze towards Ms. Seline. I was scared of what he might do to her.The guard looked at Ms. Seline and offered a bitter smile in appreciation.To my surprise, Alpha Sebastian's demeanor changed. He sighed and said nonchalantly, "Well, you are right about one thing. Being the only one in charge of attending to her, I can't entrust a task as important as that to just anybody." His eyes darted to
~ RichardAll through the night since I arrived with my pack, every guard has been searching for Athena to no avail. It's as though she has disappeared from the face of the earth. How could this happen? How could she disappear just like that after murdering my brother in cold blood?My phone rang. It was my head of guards from the borders. I answered."Where the hell have you been? I have been trying to get a hold of you to no avail," I growled."I am so sorry, Your Majesty…I," he began."Please, save your excuses. I don't have any need for them!" I interrupted angrily."Did anyone cross the borders or come in between yesterday and today?" I inquired."No, Your Majesty. There have been no movements at all at the borders," he replied."Are you sure about that?""Yes, Your Majesty."I ended the call. I knew that would be his answer even before I asked. The reason I knew this is because there has been no evidence that Athena even threaded the paths leading in any direction.The areas sur
~SabastianMy phone fell from my hand as I was still in a state of shock after the call with Sabrina. Richard was on his way to my pack."Are you that scared of him?" my wolf quizzed."He is the lycan king.""That doesn't answer my question. I didn't ask who he is, I asked if you are that scared…""Of course, I am that scared of him! What do you expect? A man that can kill me without having to do too much, haven't you heard? Our wolf abilities are useless where he is concerned," I growled angrily.My wolf went silent. It must have sunk in, the realization of the fact that we were no match for the lycan king, a discovery I had made recently during a conversation with Sabrina when I had threatened her I would come and fight against the lycan king, waging war against him if it got to that. She made me understand that it would all be in vain as the lycan king had the ability to control powers. I would be unable to use my strength as a wolf if he commands it."I almost forgot that part. Hi
~ SebastianI had been on edge for the past few hours while waiting for Richard to arrive. Despite all the witch did to completely cloak Athena's presence in my mansion, I still felt something was amiss but I couldn't quite place my hand on what it might be."You are not one to be frightful Sabastain! Get a hold of yourself!", my wolf advised."I know! I know! But this is Richard we are talking about, the Lycan king is on his way here and we know how bloodthirsty that breed can be", I retorted."Your fear is what would get you killed! Be brave! You are not the Sabastain I know! Where is the man that is feared and revered by werewolves far and wide? The man whose mere name makes people tremble? Huh? Where is he?", he taunted.I rolled my eyes at his words and run a hand through my hair in frustration as I muttered "Well, I am still him but Richard is…", "Someone the Sabastian I know would stand tall in confrontation against instead of acting like a scared dog! Who are you and what hav
~SabastianI glanced down the hallway leading to the basement and then at Richard."You're right, Your Majesty. She might be hiding down there. Why hadn't I thought of that? We would have checked there sooner, maybe before checking every other place.""Well, let's do that now," he said."We will, Your Majesty. Kindly spare me a few minutes to get some water to drink before we go down there. I am so dehydrated," I replied, making an excuse, hoping he would buy it.He glanced at the witch and his beta. "I could use some water too," the witch chimed in."Well, get some for everyone then," Richard concluded."Alright, please kindly wait inside the hall while I fetch it," I gestured towards the hall.When they made their way towards the hall, I quickly brought out my phone and placed a call to my chief guard. I needed him to go to the special dungeon where Athena was kept and take her away from there.I waited until I was out of earshot from them before issuing my instructions to my guard,
~Sabastian"You heard him! Open the gate," I reiterated Richard's words to the guard, doing nothing to mask the fear in my voice.The guard, who was already afraid, opened the gate with trembling hands. Richard barged into the dungeon."Athena was here! She was here! I am sure of it!" he growled, scanning the area with fiery eyes."How is that possible, Your Majesty?" I said, falling in step beside him. "If she is as powerful as you say she is, then she can't possibly have been here. This dungeon has been empty for over a month now," I explained."I know what I am saying, Sebastian. I am no fool. I smell her here!" he glared intently at me.I frowned and furrowed my brows, thinking of the best possible excuse to give as to why Athena's scent might have been there. Just as the idea hit me, to my surprise, the witch spoke, taking the words right out of my mind."Athena was here, Your Majesty, but that was weeks ago. I can smell her scent faintly."They all fixed their eyes on me, hoping