I turn over in my bed and snuggle deeper into the warmth. My bed felt amazingly soft and silky. I breathed deeply in my nose and snapped my eyes open to realise that I was not in my room.

I groan and sat up. I forgot Zeus forced me into sleeping in his room. I was relieved to see that he was no where in sight.

My eyes caught a sense of light from the balcony and my breath was caught in my throat when I saw the sun streaming through the curtains. I leap out of bed and open them fully. My eyes were in shock to see the snowy gardens and trees were bathed in the morning sun.

"What the hell," I mumbled to myself in bewilderment. It's the day? And I could still see? I looked up at the sky to see the moon on the opposite end to the sun. It was still glowing as brightly as it did in the night. I was happy that the night had stopped and we could bask in the light once again. But a part of me was anxious. I felt as though my time using my eyes was soon to come to an end.

"Thank goodness. I was sick of the night," I heard Zeus grumble.

I turn around and felt heat creep on my cheeks when I saw Zeus come out of his bathroom in only a towel. I've never seen him so...casual.

My eyes travelled down his muscular body. The droplets of water still on his tight abs. His arms were literally my thighs. He was just so damn massive! He looked so...so...unearthly. He was absolutely and shockingly...gorgeous!

But my astonishment was soon distracted when I saw all of the scars on his body. Probably from countless battles he's been through. but it somehow only added to him.

"It's not a pretty picture is it?" Zeus said while looking through his drawers.

My eyes snap up to him, "What? Oh...ummm...I was just-"

"It's fine, Lily. I don't care."

I sat on the bed and hesitantly asked, "How'd you get them?"

He pulled a shirt out of his drawers and said, "I woke up like this."

I stilled in astonishment, "Like when you woke up in the garden with no memory?"

He nods his head, "Yes. I don't know how I got all these scars. They were already there when I woke up."

He drops his towel revealing...well everything! I smacked my hands over my eyes, "A little warning please!" I yelled at him.

I hear him snicker, "You've never seen anyone naked before?"

Was he joking? "I've been blind for most of my life, asshole!"

"Oh yeah...forgot about that." He snickered.

I roll my eyes and sit the other way, "Why are you up so early, anyways?"

"I gotta do some work."

"Work?" He works? "I never knew you actually had stuff to do. I thought it was just you three? You don't have a pack so...what do you even do?"

"You can turn around now." He said.

I turned around and squinted my eyes first just in case he was lying. But fortunately for me, he was. He was buttoning up his fancy shirt, "I never said I didn't have a pack now did I?"

I opened my mouth to argue, however, I recalled that he actually never said anything about not having a pack, "I guess."

"I've got an army, Lily. I have to take care of them as well as their families."

My brows raised in surprised. I sat still as I was processing another bunch of new information.

He chuckles, "Surprised?"

"Yeah, I got the impression that you three were just demon wolves that want to destroy everything good and pure in this world." I said snappily.

He shrugs his shoulders casually, "Of course we do, doesn't mean we don't got other stuff to do in the mean time."

He grabs a silver tie and wraps it around the collar of his neck, "If I still want my army to serve me and my purpose, I need to give them benefits for doing that. I provide for them. I make sure their pups grow strong so than the next generation will serve me as well."

"Are they the same army you used to attack my pack?" I asked.

I see his body tense, "No," He says firmly, "I used the rogues that were close to the area and know the land."

I sat up straighter and crossed my arms, "So you knew about Matheseus? You knew about him abusing those young boys." I felt my anger creep in as I come to remember that Zeus was behind our Rogue problem for years. He was the reason why my Uncle Xander and my Uncle Noah suffered.

Zeus stands there picking a jacket to wear, "No. I didn't. I didn't know he was kidnapping boys from packs. I made a strict rule that he was only to get rogues."

I stood up from the bed and said with a louder voice, "A strict rule? A strict rule didn't stop my Uncles getting abused and tortured as children!?"

"Well that is unfortunate." He said as if it wasn't a big deal at all. Zeus glanced at my hands and saw that they were rolled into a fist,

"Unfortunate? You talk like they are just one of your countless faceless victims! They are my family! They are a apart of who I am!"

I go and shove him, but that didn't do much since he was massive, "What else have you done that has ruined the lives of others huh? Do you rape women? Do you get others to do horrible deeds for you? You do realise that none of your sins will change once your curse is broken, right?" I point hard into his chest and said, "You yourself may not be curse, but your will forever be plagued by your victims!"

He grabs me and slams be against the wall, "Don't accuse me of things that I didn't do! I have never raped anyone! I don't get people to do my evil bidding! I don't even want to do myself but I have to! You think I like this? You think I like being a Hellhound? I don't! I hate it! I hate what I have become! But I have no choice."

He steps away and said through his teeth, "I try to do good, I try to not kill because I don't want to. But the curse has shaped me into who I am. I have these urges where my hand shakes because I want to reek havoc, but I knew that it's because of the Hellhound inside of me. I feel like a drug addict! I'm just waiting for my next hit to kill. But even then, I try to do good."

Stay against the wall and cross my arms, "How? I haven't seen you try to do good?"

Zeus clenches his jaw, "I left for a month to try and ensure that your life was secure."

I scoff, "Don't give be that bullshit. You left to keep your curse breaker safe? That's all I am."

Zeus growls and says, "Believe whatever the hell you want. But do you remember when I told you to specifically not leave the castle? To not wonder alone? That was me doing good, that was me trying to keep you safe! You ran away and a crowd of men came running after you! You disobeyed me and now look at where it's gotten you. Nikolai saw you and now you've been bitten. I don't even know if we can save you or not. That wasn't my fault...that was yours."

I opened my mouth to snap, but I couldn't. He was right. He did warn me. He did try to keep me safe but I ruined that. I didn't listen because I was angry at him. Zeus sighs and goes to pick a tie, leaving me standing there.

I shook my head.I didn't like he was the monster and he somehow still made sense! I went to the bed and began to make it as it was before. I mean, was he right? But he had to have expected me to try and leave? He was horrible to me! He treated me like nothing so of course I would try and leave! Like hell was I going to help someone break his curse when he treats me like crap!

"Piece of shit," I heard Zeus swear to himself. I looked over my shoulder to see his fingers fumbling over the tie.

I stood up straight and said in a monotone voice, "Need help?

He rolls his eyes and growls, "No."

But as I continued to make the bed, he also continued to mess the knot over and over again. I sighed and walked to him hesitantly. I pushed his hands away and began to do his tie. He growls at me, annoyed that I was doing it. I smacked his hand away as he tried to do it himself again.

"Just let me do it or you'll be late!" I snapped at him.

He listened for once! And I finally got the knot tied and neat. I fold the collar over the tie and made sure everything was perfect. I saw dust on the shoulder slightly. So I reached my hands up further and brushed his shoulders. I looked up at him and he was just staring at me.

I froze when I realised that I was fussing over his suit. I cleared my throat and stepped back, "It's all done."

We stood there staring at each other, his eyes travelling up and down my body as I saw desire radiating off him. I felt my body respond to him. Dan this mate pull.

I gulped and stood back, "You're right." I admitted.

His eyes snapped to mine in surprise. I sighed, "It was my fault." He didn't say anything. He just stared at me.

Zeus watches me go back to making the bed. He walks to the door and opens it, "You don't need to make the bed. One of the maids can do that. I'll be back later on. Don't try to escape again while I'm gone, please."

I rolled my eyes, "I could never fully escape you. We'll always be under the same sky, look at the same ocean and breath the same air."

Zeus freezes for a moment, but quickly corrects himself and leaves. Once I heard the door click shut, I sagged in relief. It was a little draining being in each other's company.

I went and had a shower to start my day. I forgot my shower stuff so I had to use Zeus's. After my shower I came out and saw that the drawers have already been filled with my stuff...hmmm. He must have done it while I was asleep.

I got changed into some jeans and a jumper. I tied my hair into a bun since it was still wet. I left my face free of make up and just moisturised it instead.

I walked out of his room casually, but was stunned when I saw two giant guys standing on either side of the double door.

I gulped, "Ummm, who're you guys?"

"Zeus has ordered us to guard this room and this hall."

They must be part of his army. "Oh," Is all I could say. I mean, I didn't know what I was supposed to say! Thank you for your service?

I quickly walked out of there and went down the giant stair cases in my slippers. It's weird that I dress so casually in this giant castle fit for a queen. It's extravagance was to the max. The walls were decorated with the most detailed designs made out of golds and paints. I never thought that I would see something as grand as this.

I went down stairs, but stumbled on the last little stairs because a wave of dizziness had overcome me. I shook it off and it slowly went a way after a couple of seconds. Weird.

As I kept walking, I noticed that there were other guards stationed on certain parts of the halls and rooms. Were they everywhere?

Why are they here? Maids were everywhere, holding clean sheets as if they were preparing rooms? What's going on?

I went into the breakfast room and sighed in relief when I saw all the boys here, except Zeus of course.

I sat and as usual, waited for my food, "Did you guys see? It seems the sun has finally made an appearance."

"I know! Finally!" Donny groans, "I am so happy that it's finally out...but wait. How're you able to see?"

"The moon is still out."

"Weird." Donny mumbles

"So what's going on in the castle?" I asked them

Sozin raises his head with a mouth full and said in a muffled voice, "Zeus brought some warriors in from the pack. Thought it would be better security considering Nikolai is back."

"And the rooms? Why are the maids preparing all of the rooms?"

Now all of them raised there heads at me, "What?"

Donny frowns, "You don't know?"

I groan, "Let's just all forever assume that I don't know anything since Zeus won't tell me anything! Okay?"

"We are hosting a ball." Ozai informed me, "I am surprised that Zeus didn't tell you."

I rolled my eyes, "I'm not. He hasn't really shared anything important." As soon as I said that, the memory of what he told me last night came to mind. His confession still shocked me...and I didn't want to believe it. Like he said to me that at the club...I need stop fantasising, stop reading into things because at the end...I'll only hurt myself.

"Why kind of a ball is this? I thought you guys were like...really closed in. I though you don't let anybody into the castle like that?"

After taking a bite Ozai said, "We are the most feared ancient creatures in Arcanus as well as the human world. Once every year we host a ball and invite people to portray our dominance and power. It helps prevent wars or rebellions against us. And also helps people find mates."

My brows pull together, "That sounds very...political."

Ozai snickers, "Yes well...we need to be involved in the political arena if we want people to not engage with us on a threatening level.

Maids came and served us. I smiled when I saw I had CoCo Pops. I haven't had these since I was at the pack, "So people come and stay here at the castle?"

"Yes."

After swallowing a bite I said, "Isn't that risky? Having these random people stay here?"

"Most of them aren't random. We've held this ball every year for a hundred years."

"So who goes to these balls exactly?"

Donny raises his head and said, "A lot of packs go. Packs from Arcanus. But usually it's just the high ranking families of these packs. Like Alphas, Betas, Gammas and their mates."

"Is it only the packs of Arcanus? Why not the packs in the human world?"

Donny tilted his head to the side in wonder, "I never thought about the packs in the human world."

"Well strategically speaking," I said carefully, "I think it would benefit the HellHounds much more if we at least invited the top three most powerful packs in the human world."

"But we are ghosts to them, we are a myth or legend to the human world. Wouldn't we be exposing ourselves?" Donny questions.

I shook my head, "Well your legend became real the day you revealed yourself to my pack fifteen years ago. Inviting them will not only be exposing yourself, but also letting people acknowledge your dominance and power over them in both realms. How is that not beneficial?"

"Is this your plan to try and get your family to come over here?" Ozai said with a cheeky grin.

I smiled and almost laughed before saying, "Obviously? Please! Please let them come!"

The guys chuckled with each other. Sozin says, "None of us are your mate, Lily. You gotta go ask the big guy if you can invite them."

I huffed in defeat, "But he won't let them. Why don't one of you guys ask? it will sound better coming from you!"

Donny rolls his eyes, "This is not the same scenario where your friend asks your mom if you can stay over at their house. This is a political ball, Lily. Which means pick up your balls and go ask him."

I glare at him and growl.

Sozin laughs, "You're one to talk. At least she got balls!" Sozin turned to me and said, "Unfortunately for our adorable little Donny here, his ball growth was stunted due to the curse freezing his age. Therefore his balls are still the size of a little wee pee."

Donny yells sarcastically, "You don't need to tell that to everyone! It's not true Lily! It's all still growing but I'm just immortal!"

He winks cheekily at Donny, "I won't ever let you live it down, baby bro."

Donny rolls his eyes, but looks at me and gives a wink. I smirk and shook my head knowing he was being a cheeky bastard.

Once I finished my Coco pops I decided to go for a walk. Knowing that guards were stationed literally everywhere! It should be safe enough. And I won't wonder far.

I put on my boots and went outside. I smiles when I saw the frozen garden sparkle under the sun. It looked so magical and beautiful. I saw guards randomly walking around the place, probably patrolling the boarders of the grounds.

I walked behind the castle and saw that the mountain goes a little farther up. Interesting. This reminded me of the time when we were at war with Kendrick. We had to hide in the mountain throughout the winter. Climbing up, I thought of my father. He carried me while my mother carried my baby sister. I was amazed at how high we were and how beautiful it looked.

As I climbed I saw something attached to the face of the mountain...a tower that was in ruins. How had I not seen it before? I kept going up, trudging through the snow. I snuggled deeper in my jacket.

I saw that there was an entrance built into the mountain. Weird. I wonder who thought to build this. I looked inside, seeing it was dark, but I could see there was light at the other end. I cautiously went inside and looked around. This tunnel was perfectly carved. There was even small accents of designs on the walls all around.

I walked out of the tunnel. I saw a giant rock with the most beautiful tree growing out of the middle. My breath was taken by it's beauty. The tree was leafless...but it did not seem lifeless at all. It was encased in this crystal like covering. I could see every passage, root and every vein within the tree because it was glowing in a pale green light. Crystal droplets hung down from the tree, similar to a willow tree, but so much more beautiful.

Does anyone know it was here? I walked around it. The roots dug deep within the rock. I looked around the place and saw there was a quiet little stream flowing through the snow and out over an opening in the wall, letting it free.

Everything was so beautiful. My wolf inside of me felt over joyed to be here. Almost like it was called to this place. This place seems very sacred and very ancient.

"I have to say, I'm rather surprised to see you here."

I yelped in fright and turn around to see Zeus casually looking at the tree with his hands tucked in his pants.

"Will you just stop popping up everywhere! Do you even know how to say Hi? Or Hello?"

Zeus rolls his eyes, "Saying Hi is overused. At least I'm original in my introduction."

I released a deep breath and looked pack at the tree, "Do you know of this place?"

He nods his head, "People have said that there was a high and ancient place where the werewolves thought could reach the heavens and reach the Moon Goddess's home itself."

I sat down on a random rock, hoping it's not some sacred ornament, "This is the place?"

"Yup. The knowledge of it's location was supposed to be passed down from generation to generation, but soon, people lost the faith until they stopped believing entirely."

"Have you lost your faith?" I asked.

Zeus sits down beneath the giant tree and shook his head, "No."

We sat down in silence. Both admiring the beauty of this amazing tree.

"I want to tell you a story, Lily. Would you like to listen to it?" He asks without looking.

I leaned back against the rock, "Yes. I would."