I woke up feeling refreshed. That sleep was really needed. Satisfying cracks were heard as I stretched. I need to go out for a run. The sun was out bright and early. I brushed my teeth and dressed into a pair of leggings with a loose tshirt. The heat was quite unbearing at 11 in the  morning. On the way out to the woods, I grabbed an apple and munched on it while walking past the numerous pack members who parted their way for me out of respect. They were really well behaved and polite. Some even decided to acknowledge me as their Luna. What tragedy!

Warriors were training at the back of the pack house whom I walked past. Reece training them with to face the most unpredictable situations. I reached a bit deep into the woods and striped out of my clothes, wrapping them around my leg. I imagined my wolf form and soon enough the cracking process started and I was in my wolf form. Whizzing past the trees, I felt the cold wind caress my soft fur. The fallen leave cracking under my paws. Different smell of flowers and grass filled my nostrils. My heart beating at a thousands miles per second. Only one word ran through my mind as the tress passed by me within nanoseconds.

Freedom.

This is what freedom felt like. Pure bliss and utter happiness. I lost track of time while running. I ran probably for an hour or two. By the time I arrived at the pack house everything was going on at full swing. Lunch preparation for the pack members had started. Training session was done and everyone was probably in their rooms getting dressed up for lunch. I reached my room and locked the door. Entering the washroom, I striped out of my sweaty clothes and jumped into the shower. The cold water cooling down my heated skin. Cleaning myself, I exited the washroom and wore black jeans with a baby blue top decorated with mini sunflowers.

My phone started ringing as I brushed my hair. I unplugged it from the charging cable to see Hayden calling me.

What the fuck happened now?

"Hello." I answered.

"You are not dead?" I rolled my eyes at his response.

"No."

"Considering the number of times I called, I thought you were dead!" He exaggerated with a high pitched voice. I smiled at his reaction even though he couldn't see me.

"I called you fifteen times! Fifteen! What the hell were you doing? Fucking the mighty king." He exclaimed and I let out a laugh.

"I wish." I applied a swipe of lipgloss and pulled out a pair of flip flops.

"Yeah, sure you do. Anyways, I called to ask when will you be gracing us with your presence? The work load is getting too much." He faked a British accent and I couldn't stop myself from laughing.

"Soon hopefully. I'll talk with him tonight." I informed and he cut the call after replying with an ok.

A knock was heard and Claire entered informing that lunch was served and that the mighty king has asked for my presence. Splendid right? I plugged in the charger for both my phone and laptop and made my way to the dining table which was a majestic space with a long table with sitting arrangement for upto 30 or so people.

He sat on the head chair with Reece sitting on the second chair to his right and Charles on his left. The familiar man sat opposite to Reece. I sat on the empty chair beside Reece greeting Xason to which he replied with a blank face.

What can I even expect?

"Alpha Athena, I would like to introduce you to Martin Clark, the former Beta of La Luxure pack. He has served this pack for years with dedication." Xason pointed towards the familiar man who brought forth his hand for a handshake.

"This is Alpha Athena of Luna Rossa pack." I shook his hand all the while keeping a straight face. He served a warm smile which I found very deceiving.

"Pleasure to meet you." He released my hand and sat back on his seat.

"Likewise."

Food was served and everyone started feasting. My eyes occasionally drifting to Martin. He seemed deceiving or it was just me being paranoid. After eating, I searched for Xason but he was nowhere to be seen. Upon asking Charles about him, I got to know that he was in his office which I did not know the way to. I followed his scent which led me to him. Perks of being a werewolf.

I knocked on the door and heard a come in. I twisted the knob and entered the room closing the door behind. He sat on the chair behind the desk with a laptop infront of him and several papers strewn on the desk. A pair of vintage glasses rested on his nose. Few strands of his hair falling on his forehead. A cigarette in his mouth with his hands resting on the desk. A white v neck tshirt clinging to his body serving a whole look. My mate was hot and there was no denying it. The smell of cigarette filling the room.

"May I help you?" He questioned placing the cigarette in the ashtray and took of his glasses. With steady steps, I approached him and sat on the chair.

"I wanted to talk with you about my departure." He nodded for me to continue. His calculative eyes watching my every move. Tension filled the air and suddenly it was hot all over even though the air conditioner was turned on.

"I intend to leave tonight as my pack requires me. If there isn't anything that needs my assistant here now I would like to leave as soon as possible." I spoke and watched as his grey eyes shifted from grey to golden. My body stiffened at his reaction.

Don't tell me he is going to choke me again.

He forcibly closed his eyes but to no avail. His wolf was trying to take over. His jaw was clenched and hands were gripping at the table. The tensed muscles of his biceps bulging out.

The fuck am I supposed to do!? I yelled at Raima as I was completely clueless about this.

Calm him down.

How the fuck am I supposed to do that?

Kiss him.

What!?

Just do as I say if you wanna live.

If I die then it's your fault.

"Leave." He growled at me. I could see he was trying really hard to contain his wolf.

"What?"

"Leave before I lose control. I don't wanna hurt you again. Leave!" He screamed at the end. His eyes turning golden. I felt my insides churn at the scene.

I couldn't leave him now. It would anger him and even if I do he will find me and most probably end up giving me another scar. I had to bring Xason back.

Why the fuck is this so hard?

With determination in my heart, I got up from the chair and slowly approached him. My hands cold to touch. He was a ticking bomb. One wrong move and it's the end for me.

"I won't leave. I won't leave you just calm down." I reached closer to him and smiled trying to cool him down. His golden eyes blankly staring at me. No growls or snarls were heard. It was dead drop silent. Just sound of the air conditioner filled the silence.

I stood beside his chair with anticipation in my heart. I couldn't even comprehend whether he was angry or not due to his poker face. Fuck! I turned his chair towards me. Placing my hand on both the arms of the chair, I bent to his level. His golden eyes looking empty but simultaneously so intense. My eyes shifted towards his lips. His familiar smell wafting into my nose. I placed my forehead on top of his. He took in my smell and closed his eyes. Our noses brushing against each other's. The electrifying sparks setting my body on fire.

I leaned forward and our lips touched. His lips feeling hot against mine. His hand caressed my cheek as he angled my face for better access. Our lips moving in sync. The butterflies in my stomach growing with each passing second. Our tongues battling against one another. My fingers found their way to his hair. A low groan left him and he deepened the kiss.

Suddenly, realization hit me. It felt like a bucket of cold water was thrown on me. I pulled away from the kiss. Grey eyes stared back at me in confusion as I stepped back. My lips tingling from the fiery kiss that we shared. His eyebrows furrowed as he watched my reaction. He didn't utter a single word as I stormed out of his office slamming the door shut in the process.

What the fuck is wrong with me?

Why did I kiss him? He is the reason I have to go through so much of shit and I end up kissing him. I strode towards my room and closed the door shut. My head was about to burst with anger due to my foolishness. I paced back and forth taking deep breaths trying to calm myself down. The kiss replaying in my head applying fuel to the fire.

"Fuck!" Frustrated, I punched the wall beside the door repeatedly. The pain helping to ease the anger.

Droplets of blood covered my knuckles. The only thing running through my mind was the number of times I faced death because of him. I knew that I had to leave before I ended up killing someone.

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