ARTEMIS POV ‘It’s time,’ Selena says. ‘We have to go; you need to get outside quick before the process starts.’ Taking one last look in the mirror I prepared myself for what’s to come, and although many would say that I’m ready, nothing could every properly prepare me for this moment. As we stepped back into the hall, all I heard was one unison gasp, and then the rumors broke out. I could sense their curiosity and smell their fear. But I know what I must do, with a flick on my wrist, the sliding doors open leading out towards the beach, indicating my way. But, right before my feet touched the sand, an overwhelming feeling of hesitation overtakes me. Suddenly I felt my brother reach for my hand, only to hiss and retrieve his hand that had been burned. “I’m sorry,” was all I could say. Shaking his head he says, “it doesn't matter, we are here with you every step of the way.” Releasing a breath, I didn’t even know I was holding, I looked over to my right and saw my dad there with a
JAXON I don’t know what happened by Art brought about memories from the opening of my last investment project in Bal Harbour, A weekend that I’m still trying to remember. I remember the softness of her skin, and the fullness of her lips, but what I can’t remember is her name or her face. How is that possible? Sadly, we’ve had to refer to her as my mystery girl. After we got back from the beach, I took a shower and laid down to rest a bit. What I didn’t expect was the dream. It almost felt like a memory of us dancing, I could feel her body, I could hear her laughter clearly, but her face was blurred. I stand corrected this isn’t a dream, but a nightmare. Ever since I’ve been feeling off, and not in the mood to deal with tonight’s circus. But here we are as they announce Art’s arrival. I bow and as I look up, I remain speechless. She looks like an angel dressed in all white and gold. Angel? Why does that endearment sound so familiar? “I know most of you believed me to be a myth. B
ARTEMIS To wake up in my bed this morning still fully dressed completely threw me for a loop. Last I remembered I was before the court of Gods one minute and then I was falling. ‘He caught us,’ says Selena. ‘Who, Aidan?’ ‘No Jaxon!’ ‘I think that was a dream. You heard him yesterday; he is only here because he must represent his pack. That’s it!’ ‘I don’t know, I think there is more to it . . .’ ‘No there isn’t, let’s just drop it ok. We must start getting to know the other alphas.’ ‘Ok, but something tells me we are missing something.’ I wish . . . Ok it’s time to get up, I need to go for a run and train. I need to get him out of my head. Immediately! I quickly got ready and headed downstairs to grab a water bottle, While I was expecting to see Eli, I did not expect to see Jaxon. “Morning Eli,” shocked I drew to a halt. “Good morning, Art!” he replies. “Good morning, Alpha, I wasn’t expecting you so early.” “I just came to check on you and make sure you’re ok.” Gabriel
ARTEMIS Ethan steps into the center and clears his throat, “ahem. Alright everybody, I know we are all excited here to show the alpha’s what we’ve been working on, but let’s remember our teachings and training. Did everyone stop over the whiteboard to confirm your pairings for today?” All the trainees nod in response. “Great, find your partners and let’s get started.” “Hey,” says Donovan nudging my shoulder, “Wanna pair up?” “Sorry alpha, you couldn’t keep up during our run earlier. I believe I’m way out of your league,” I mock. “Ouch, that one hurt,” he pretends to hold his chest. I kiss his cheek, “there all better.” He smiles and bites his lip. Damn he’s hot. “Anyways, I’m paired up with Cruz one of the recruits, he apparently wants a beating today.” “With that beast?” he exclaimed, shocked. He’s three; no, I take that back four times your size.” “Excuse you, I might be small, but I’m lethal.” I smile back at him and make my way over to Cruz. “Hey giant, you ready?” “B
ARTEMISI had drinks with Set, the Alpha from the Crimson pack. The guy was built like a truck, 6’6, 250 pounds of muscle, deep coffee-colored eyes, stern, but as yummy as Jason Momoa. The brooding type, but I would be lying if I said that wasn’t super-hot. A bit of a caveman, but he has his charms.I had dinner with Ares and boy did we have a good time filled with laughter; the guy is the king of flirting. But I can’t deny we had fun, and I’m looking forward to his pack visit. He gave me a rundown of his pack and how much I would love it. From the sounds of its Ocean’s Howl could easily, possibly be my new home. If I had to characterize Ares, I would say he has Ryan Gosling’s looks with Ryan Reynolds’ humor.Now I have my date with Draken, and to be honest I’m a little nervous. He just seems so hot and disruptive, #disruptive! His aura pulls on a darker side of me and I’m here for it.I wore a nude backless maxi dress for my dated with Set & Ares, but for my date with Draken I’m decid
ARTEMISI ran straight to my room. What have I done?'The right thing. He needed to remember us.''Why? Is not like that’s going to change anything, he still wants his mystery girl.''I don’t know, but something tells me we did the right thing.''I hope so, but we have no time to dwell on this we have to get ready for our date.'Forty minutes later while I’m putting the finishing touches on my makeup, Aidan knocks on my door. “Hey babygirl, can I come in?”“Hi, of course. What’s going on?”“I’m here to talk to you about Jaxon, and more specifically I need you to clarify something for me.”I began to worry and sat on the edge of my bed while he took a seat on my vanity facing me. “you two know each other already, don’t you?”“What makes you say that?”“I spoke to him, and he mentioned little details that give me the impression that this isn’t your first meeting. Plus, I know you, like the palm of my hand, and your level of comfort with him is very unlike you.”Chewing on my lips, I cou
AIDAN POV“Don’t!”Who that was or where the voice came from, I don’t know, but something didn’t want me intervening in my sister’s and Jax’s situation. So, I pivoted, and gave her a lame excuse for why I had suddenly changed my mind about what I was about to say and made my way out of her room.As I was closing Art’s room door, I realized maybe I got myself in some serious hot water, because there she was in all her regalness, Selene, our moon goddess.“Hello Aidan.”I vowed, “divine mother.”“Gods you’re good looking! Take after your father.”I couldn’t help but smile and blush.“It was you, you stopped me from telling Art about Jaxon and his true feeling for her. And my theories on them.”“Come, walk with me.”I offered her my arm out of custom and courtesy, I just didn’t expect her to take it. We walked in silence to the gardens in the back of the mansion, the fields of white roses have always made this place look and feel surreal. But I found it fitting that she would want to com
JAXON POV It was her. It has always been her. Art is my mystery girl. How could I have missed that? The signs were all there for me, I just couldn’t put the puzzle pieces together. ‘She took our memories of her away,” said Ares in a hurt tone. ‘Why would she do that?’ I sat down on the grass; I couldn’t seem to be able to take myself back down the hill and into my room. I felt stuck, my body couldn’t be bothered to move. ‘Why would she hide from me? Now that my memories are back, I remember we had a great time together, I thought we were both on the same page. We even made plans to see each other a few weeks later in New York. Man, I’m so confused. Ares help me try and understand what just happened.’ ‘The only thing I could think off is that maybe she was scared.’ ‘Of me?’ I asked baffled. ‘Not you, you big baby! Of being exposed.’ ‘What are you going on about now …,” he didn’t let me finish when he interrupted. ‘Think about it Jax, we got here to an island that nobody could