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Alex turned before everything happened. He couldn't stand and watch this happen and as he could hear the cry of pains from Fiona's grandmother. He couldn't believe that the most feared old woman in Antarti could be helpless in such a situation as this. Athena watched as the men wrapped the dangling jute rope around her neck. She was shaking and Athena could smell her fear of death from where she stood. She knew that this would cause a lot of controversy and maybe even gain her more enemies but she genuinely didn't care. The guard stepped back and when a drum rolled, a man from behind worked on the lever that began to lift her up slowly. Amidst the wails from people who cared about her and complaints, Athena felt Alex's presence move away from where she was and when she turned to see if he was still there, he was nowhere to be found. "Do you think this is a good idea?" Damien who had just come to stand beside her spoke. "She's still a young girl and the tradition
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Athena definitely wanted this ring off her finger. She had dreamt about taking it off and finally becoming immune to Alex's charm. Several times, she had tried removing it and even gotten to the extent of asking a goldsmith to melt it off her fingers even if she was going to burn. But Alex taking it off without her expecting it was shocking. Athena staggered backwards and she read his countenance. Alex was visibly angry. No, angry wasn't the word. He looked frustrated and tired. Like he had given up. But Alex had shown her that he wasn't the type to give up. Slowly, Alex raised the ring and sucked his lower lip in for a brief second. He flashed it in her face. "See, I've taken off the ring from your finger. You're finally free from me, Athena." Athena said nothing. All she could feel was emptiness. She had been feeling empty for her whole life and the death of her guardian had increased the emptiness but this ring had made her feel more, want more. Want
Rise of Athena Chapter 52
For the whole of the next day, Athena didn't catch a glimpse of Alex anywhere around. She even asked some of the maids to secretly find him around but he was nowhere to be found. It felt so strange. His absence had an impact on everyone. He was not there to annoy her or make the elders stare at them with disdain in their eyes; she utterly loved it. He wasn't around to make Damien clench his fists and yell out curse words. He wasn't around to make the maids swoon and the guards feel threatened. She sighed. "My Lord," Called one of the men who had been reading from a book to her. Athena looked up. She was lost and everyone was looking at her for a reply. "I'm guessing you didn't hear the last thing I said." Athena sighed. This ring was supposed to make her feel sane. The spell was supposed to have worn off. "I didn't. Repeat again." "I said, we have invited over thirty Alpha's and other prominent people. The total is about one fifty minus our pack." "
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"I am shocked that you're back this early. You aren't back with your mate. Sad." Alexander said nothing in reply to what she had just said and Ciara could also read his countenance enough to see that he was visibly angry. She followed him through the wide corridor that had an array of rooms for guests. Alex was going towards his wing. "Have my council members prepared. We'd be having a meeting this evening." "Of course, I will. But I would like to tell you something." Ciara said as they both took another flight of stairs that led to the north wing of the palace. Alex stopped in his tracks and turned to fix a look on Ciara who looked as calm as ever. "What is it?" "We got an invitation early this week." Alex sighed. "I'm not ready to start my party season. You are well aware that I only party at the end of the year?" Ciara nodded. "I obviously am. But I have not failed to inform you. All you just have to do is turn the invitation down or not honor
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"The Queen has been acting strange ever since that footman left." "She probably misses him. I saw the way she acted towards him and immediately knew that she was in love with him. But she'll never admit it." "She's a stubborn woman, I can tell. My mother used to be that way till she met my father." A dreamy expression followed after. "Till their death, their romance never died down." These were the kind of gossip that traveled around the servant quarters and never left the walls. Everyday, Athena appeared less interested and even in meetings regarding the preparations for her coronation, she never really paid attention. Sometimes, she'd be in a meeting and expect Alex to walk through the door and interrupt whatever they were saying with his own idea. Or worse, barge into her room just to talk about anything. She missed those times they'd actually get into an argument, missed when he'd randomly touch her and get a glare from her. Athena sighed. "Are yo
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Everyone was at the receiving end of Athena's frustrations. Not even Damien was spared. The day before yesterday, she complained that the decorators were using bland colors and one shade lighter or darker than the color she had suggested. Damien had tried to explain to her that the shades she was requesting for was what they had done but he also had gotten his own share of beration. Yesterday, she had nearly slit the throat of the truck driver that had brought food supplies for the coronation. If it hadn't been for her guards who had held her back, she would have killed him. The order had been given by Damien prior to this event. He had asked the guards to hold her back if she tried to kill anyone. Well, they were bearing the brunt of it; they had been thrown into the dungeon for three days. Everyone knew that she was acting this way because of the footman who had left. Ever since his departure, her mood had been all over the place and no one dared to mess with her.
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The D-Day was drawing near. He had spent most of his time in his chambers, drinking wine and brainstorming. He had asked that no one disturb him. How could anyone take his rightfully place? Not just anyone but a woman! It made bile rise in his throat. "A woman can not become the Alpha of Antarti. Not under my watch!" His fingers stroked his chin as he kept thinking about what to do to salvage this current situation. He needed to do something about it and from the looks of it, this new female Alpha was a powerful one. A knock sounded on his double mahogany doors. Any external noise seemed like a torment to him and he replied with a cry of livid anguish. "What the hell do you want? Why the hell are you disturbing my peace? I thought I asked everyone to give me some space?!" "My Lord," Came a muffled cry or discomfort but the man was too distracted to give listening ears. "You better leave me door this instant and keep relay any news to me later."
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The coronation party was to take place in two days time and the ritual ceremony was to take place the next day. Antarti was begining to get visitors and most of them had come from far and wide. It was an event that had never happened in their lifetime and everyone wanted to witness the crowning of a female Alpha for the first time. The Palace's special invites had begun arriving in the flashiest of cars and also with vans bearing gifts for the new female King. Athena had made sure that there were more than enough rooms for the guests to spend for the whole time they'd be staying and she had made sure to welcome them all. But not in person. Damien and her other officials were made to stand at the entrance like the hosts and welcome them. Athena was no interested in showing herself to anyone. She felt like she was too big for that so she remained in her chambers while the nest seamstress and fashion designers in Antarti took her measurements and sewed her dresses
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