I walked towards the edge of the forest behind the orphanage. I looked around, making sure I was alone before taking off my clothes. I was waiting for Rhys to take over, I was completely naked and nothing happened.
‘What are you waiting for,’ I said, annoyed at Rhys.
I could hear her laugh before I could feel my bones breaking. I fell to the ground. I know the stories of the first shift. The pain you have to go through. I screamed out. My bones started to realign. My body covering in fur. My breathing was heavy, and my sight started to change. My hands were replaced by paws. The ground felt different. Everything felt different. It felt empowering being in this form. My fur had a gold shimmer running through it.
I started running through the forest. I never felt freer than at that moment. The wind brushed through my fur. I had never been this far out before. I could hear water running. I tried following the sound.
I gasped at the sight of this beautiful waterfall. I heard something behind me. I quickly turned around. I had a feeling someone was watching me. I saw a big black wolf slowly moving towards me. It wasn’t Ares’s wolf. I sniffed the air before I could place his scent I was jumped. We both rolled backward until we came to a halt. He started licking my head, I tried to worm myself out of his grip. I shifted back under him and took his head.
"stop it, Carson," I chuckled when he continued licking my face.
I tried to push his wolf off me, pushing his head away. Only for him to move down. His wolf looked up, even in his wolf form I could see his smile. He shifted back on top of me. He softly kissed my stomach, making the same tingling sensation as before run through me. He slowly made his way down, but I stopped him by gripping his head and pulling him up.
"Ares?" I asked him.
"Mad, like always," he sai while he pressed himself between my legs. A breathy moan escaped my lips before he kissed them. His kiss was rougher than before. His hands wandered down my body, gripping my thigh. He moved his hips against me, I felt his hardened length pressing against my wet folds. My arousal consumed me. I could feel his tip pressing against my entrance before he pulled himself off me.
"You are making me crazy, you know that," he said with his same seductive smile. He took my hand, lifting me up to my feet. He softly kissed my forehead.
"You don’t need to stop, I don’t want you to stop," I whispered against his bare chest. He placed his hand under my chin, lifting my face up, meeting his eyes.
"I promised."
I sighed, "it’s my choice," I said while my hands traveled down.
"I know, it is."
Before I could stop him, he tossed me into the water. There was nothing I could do to stop my fall. When I resurfaced, I saw him laughing.
"Really Carson," I said with a huff.
He jumped in and grabbed me, pulling me close, "I thought we both could use some cooling off," he said with a smirk.
He kissed me briefly, not wanting to be swept away by another moment.
"I know you don’t recognize me as your mate, but do you have the same feeling towards other wolves?" I saw the insecurity in his eyes.
"I don’t know actually, you and Ares are the only men I saw today," I said with a small laugh. "But, I have a feeling it is only with you and Ares."
I saw a glimpse of relief in his eyes, I took this moment to crash my lips back on his. I didn’t mind being swept away by the moment we shared. I didn’t want these moments to stop. I wrapped my legs around his waist, pressing myself against him.
He parted our lips and whispered, "naughty little wolf."
"You can't toss me away again," I said with a cocked eyebrow.
I saw his eyes wandering off, flickering.
"We have to go," he said before giving me a quick kiss.
I let my legs fall from his waist, "what is it?" I asked.
"Ares, he can't find you," he said while walking out of the water.
I sighed, I didn’t want to leave. I let myself drift on my back in the water. Drifting around.
"Come on we have to go." I could hear his tone change.
"No, I’m not going."
He sighed, "annoying him won’t make it any easier. He won’t hurt you, but that won’t stop him from fighting me," he said.
I knew he was right, I didn’t want him to get hurt. I slowly moved toward the edge, climbing out. I looked over at Carson, my eyes wandering over his naked wet body.
"And you say I’m a tease," I said with a smirk.
"Focus Jamie," he said with a laugh. "Are you okay to shift again, or do I have to carry you,’’ he said with his smile.
"Wouldn’t you like that," I said before shifting. I was much quicker than last time, the pain wasn’t as bad as before. I walked past him, making my way back to the pack house. I still couldn’t understand how he found me.
‘He followed your scent probably,’ Rhys said with a purr.
I could hear him running behind me, his wolf was much bigger than mine. But not as scary as Ares’.
The pack house came into view. I could see people running around. Carton ran in front of me before slowing down. I saw him shaking his head before he picked up his pace again. I quickly followed him to the back of the pack house. He turned around and signaled to me to wait. He shifted and walked into the pack house. The air was filled with fear. It made me feel nervous. I knew Carson and Ares would keep me safe. But something in my gut told me the fear I smelled was because of Ares.
When Carson walked out fully dressed again, I could see the clothes he was holding were for me.
"Ares and I are the only ones that are allowed to see you naked, remember that," he said while gripping my head. I nodded and shifted back, quickly putting on the clothes he gave me.
"what’s happening, why is the air filled with fear?" I asked Carson.
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He looked at me with a smile, “do you really have to ask? I think you know by now how he is. Especially when it comes to you.” “I thought you mind linked him back.” Confusion was written all over my face. “I did, but he was still mad,” he said with a chuckle. “Did he hurt you this morning?’’ I asked him, concerned. “I believe he would never kill me, but he is still the god of war,” he said with an eye roll. “So, it’s true?” I asked. “It's not my place. You should really talk to him,” he said with a sigh. We walked inside. I wanted his touch. But he wouldn’t let me hold his hand. He was right, I shouldn’t have annoyed Ares this much. The entire packhouse looked like a mess. As if he tossed everything around. Carson pointed to the stairs. “Is there anywhere else than his bedroom I could talk to him?” I asked with an eye roll. I could hear Carson laugh at my comment. “He’s not as romantic as me,” he said with a wink. I made my way upstairs, and when I reached the top of the sta
I saw Carson running toward us, gripping Ares’s. I tried pushing Ares off me. Squirming underneath him. I felt his canines piercing my skin. The tingling sensation became stronger, running through my body like a fire that had awoken. When his canines pierced through my bone I felt my body go numb and weak. I saw Carson stepping back, while a tear ran down his cheek. Ares took my choice away. It was my decision, not his to make. Ares retrieved his canines and sealed the marking with his tongue, instantly healing it. He slowly moved off me. I knew he could feel my anger towards him. “I'm sorry, I had to do it,” he mumbled with regret. I pushed myself up, walking towards Ares and slapping him full in his face. “How could you? It was my choice. You knew what I wanted,” I said, trying to control my anger. A small growl left his lips, “I won’t share, you know that. You’re mine, only mine.” “I’m not yours, this mark doesn’t make you own me. It means nothing when it’s not done out of lov
Ares POV Maybe I shouldn’t have done what I did, but I need her to remember. She needs to see who we are to each other. With every life I lived, I lived in search of her, and every time I died alone. Waking up again in the same body, living the same life. I’ve seen everything, seen kingdoms rise and fall. But never my love. Until now. I won’t share her. I had to share her with her husband before. To be honest, without his knowledge. I chuckled at the thought. “He was never good enough for her,” my wolf, Gideon, said with a growl. “No, he wasn’t,” I mumbled. She will see that we are meant for each other. We are each other’s redemption. To get out of this life and be gods again. I never loved anyone else before or after her. And I never will. Nobody can compare to her. We are meant for each other. She always challenged me. Even now, before she knew who she was, of who I am to her. She never feared me, only loved me. Accepted every part of me. There was a loud knocking on my door. I
Jamie (Aphrodite) POV My whole body was aching as if I had been hit by a train. I felt myself slowly waking up. I could hear Ares calling for me. However, my throbbing heart made the sound of his voice hurt my ears. “Can you please be quiet,” I mumbled. He responded with a small growl. I tried opening my eyes, but the sun was hurting my eyes. I noticed we weren’t in the packhouse anymore. My eyes started adjusting to the light. Only then did I notice we were in the same car as the day I went shopping with Carson. I found the scent of Ares southing me, making the pain slowly subside. I was still mad at him for what he did. But with everything I saw, I understand why he did it. I noticed him staring at me. I laid back down, placing my head on his lap. “I’m not forgiving you, but I do understand.” I looked up, meeting his eyes. I felt the mate bond snap into place. I could hear my wolf Rhys screaming, MATE MATE MATE. I chuckled, I could feel how happy she was she could finally rec
Carson POV It hurt me to say those words, but I had to listen to my Alpha. He knew instantly she was talking to me. I want to be there for her, always. Be by her side. I hope I can someday, but I doubt he will let me. The pull she has towards me will fade. The love she feels for me will fade. With her being the reincarnation of the goddess Aphrodite or is she Aphrodite? Aach, my head. It is so confusing. Ares wants me to reject her, but I can't. The pain it will bring her, the pain it will bring me. I won’t reject her. I know she doesn’t recognize me as her mate, so maybe it won’t hurt her. But I can't let her go. I know if I do anything, Ares will kill me. He made that perfectly clear. He doesn’t care what it would do to Jamie. He only wants her to be his. When she completes the mate bond, there will be no room left for me. Her friend, Liza, hadn’t been quiet for a sec. My head hurts because of her constant blaring. I don’t know if she noticed, or if Jamie told her anything. But sh
Ares POV She can't keep denying me. I know what she feels. She has to accept me as her mate. If she doesn’t, we would both be back in limbo. With everything she saw, all her past lives. How could she still choose not to complete the marking? When she slapped me, I left her room. I needed to give her space and time. She is only eighteen. But she is Aphrodite, so actually she is older than me. Well, her soul is. I sent some of my men to get some food for us. I don’t want to leave this house until the marking is complete. My beta can take care of the pack business. It would keep him busy and distracted. He will soon forget about her. He can't be her mate. Impossible. After I did some minor work, I made my way back upstairs. I was debating if I should see her, or leave her alone. I was pacing in the hallway when I heard her moans. I walked to her door, listening in. By the sound, I knew it was her and Carson. “I want to be with you, you are my mate. But so is Ares. He has to accept it
Jamie POV Ares took me back to his house, without answering my question. I had a feeling he was up to something. I couldn’t put my finger on it. Ares wanted me in his bed, but I wanted to be alone. Actually, I wanted to be in his arms, but I couldn't. He has to accept I have two mates. They are both parts of my soul, I need them both to feel complete. To feel truly happy. He has to come around. I was lying in my bed, my mind was going over everything that happened. The pull towards Ares grows stronger every second. As if my mark is burning, my entire body is burning in desire for my mate. I could feel my arousal rising, I needed some sort of release before I could sleep. I tossed and turned, kicking the blanket off me. A small knock was on the door before Carson walked inside. “I can smell you outside,” he said with a purr. My eyes wandered over his bare chest, slowly moving down. His boxers were tight around his hardened length. I bit my lip unwillingly. I got up on my knees a
I thought because of what happened a couple of nights ago, Ares accepted Carson. Letting us be together. Having both of my mates by my side, the mates chosen by the goddess herself. Ares made sure Carson was busy, he sent him to one of his packs. He said that there was a conflict there and Carson had to stay to resolve it. I had a feeling it was a load of crap. He just wanted Carson out of the way. Making sure we couldn’t be together. Every day was getting more difficult to be without him. But Ares didn’t seem to care how much it pained me. I knew he wanted me for himself. He did try his best, taking me out to dinner. Making sure everything was perfect. But it could never be perfect without Carson. Because of the distance between me and Carson, we couldn’t even mind link. We did text each other every day. But it was not the same. I wanted to hear his voice, feel him in my mind. I was having lunch with Liza, she kept saying loving words about Ares. How much she likes us together. “