4 CHAPTER 4

The whirlwind of emotions in Kratos's heart was overwhelming. He never expected to have a mate due to how ruthless he was.

As he stared at Hera as she slept peacefully. He was tempted to rip out the tiny piece of clothing on her body and bury his head in between her legs while she moan in ecstasy. 

The sweet strawberry mixed with cinnamon from her body was strong enough to make him fall to knees and kiss the ground she walked on. 

"Good morning!" Hera greeted, flashing him a toothy smile. She had never thought she would have a mate. Despite not having a wolf, the moon goddess still blessed her with an attractive and powerful mate. He was attractive in every sense.

The thought of having a mate helped her sleep well without having nightmares.

He ignored her question and continued staring at her with cold eyes. He was having an inner battle with his wolf, Helio. 

She noticed his clenched jaw, she gulped "what is wrong with you?" She asked, looking concerned. His expression was making her worry. The mate bond was beginning to get stronger.

"You are not fit to be my mate" he blurted, his gaze fixated on her,  As the word broke out of her mouth, so was the shattering of her heart. Her heart pounded faster, she could hear its sound in her ears. " You are weak and pathetic," he continued, looking at her broken expression. 

  "I have conquered many lands. Men and women cower in fear when they hear my name. Do you think I need a weak, pathetic woman by my side? '' He asked, the venom in his voice was evident. Cutting through her heart like a hot knife in butter.

"I, Alpha Kratos of the Dark Knight Pack, reject you, Hera of the Moonstark pack as my mate". He said through gritted teeth. Hera's face paled. She gasped in pain. It felt like it was ripped into two. She clutched her chest due to the heart ripping pain she left. What she was feeling was worse than the pain she had felt all her life.

She replayed her mother's words "you will never have a mate because you are a beast"

With tears streaming down her face, she replied "I, Hera Perseus of the Moonstark Pack, accept your rejection". This made Kratos eyes widened in shock. He was not expecting her to accept his rejection so easily. He felt a sharp pain in his heart. His wolf whimpered in pain and blocked him out.

He tried walking away, not sparing her a second glance.

"I will quietly move away!" She said while wiping the tears away. This made him stop abruptly.

"What part of fucking I own you, don't you fucking understand?" He yelled at her

"You don't own me. I am not a property to be owned". She retorted, making him growl in anger.

"I dare you to disobey me, Hera!" He grabbed her chin making her flinch in fear.

"You will do as you are told. You will be a good little girl and obey your Alpha". He warned in a dangerously low voice. He placed a kiss on her neck making her shiver in delight. 

He stormed out of the room, mad and angry at himself. He knew what he felt for her was strong and real but he was afraid of having a weakness. He was afraid of loving someone. He was afraid of ending up like his father, the previous Alpha whose life was destroyed by the woman he loved. 

"Hi Alpha '' Gaia, Elias's sister blocked him as he walked through the hallway "You look mad. Let me fix that for you" She said flirtatiously fiddling with his belt. 

He grabbed her ass, making her giggle. The perfect distraction he needed. He slipped his hands into her panties and began to kiss her roughly. She moans in pleasure, enjoying the roughness of his kiss. He cupped her breast, making her a moaning mess.

"Let's go to your room. I'll melt that anger in you. I…."She was interrupted by Hera's small voice. "Kratos" Her voice has an effect on Kratos. His dick twitched by seeing her angelic face . 

Hera who regrettably stumbled upon the heartbreaking scene, tried walking away. "I'm sorry" she apologized, her voice breaking in the end.

"And who is this? She asked angrily. Obviously jealous. 

Looking deep into her eyes, he replied coldly. "A desperate whore". Hera's eyes widened in shock, she was not expecting that from him.

"Why don't you shamelessly take your horny ass elsewhere, Bitch! He belongs to me" Gaia muttered, pushing Hera to the wall. She yelped in pain. 

This made Kratos clench his jaw in anger, his fist tightened into a ball. "Don't you ever fucking lay your hands on her" he growled at Gaia making her shriek in fear. 

  Hera stormed off in anger and embarrassment.

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"For the sake of our land, we are to form an alliance with you. We are not the only ones affected, I believe you are in the same boat as us." Alpha Jason spoke, explaining the course of their visit. 

Kratos read the content of the truce. He narrowed his eyes and shook his head in disapproval. "No!", He said in a monotone. "You are an Alpha, Jason. Save Moonstone Pack from falling to the ground yourself." He sneered, throwing the file on the table.

"Bunch of fools," He mind linked his Beta. "They think we are some sort of charity organization"

"They do have a point Alpha, I suggest you listen to them" Elis advised, making Kratos scoff

"You have gone soft Elia, your mate is rubbing off on you" He sneered, making Elia chuckle in return.

Jason looked at Caris, waiting for him to say something. " Kratos! You know how grievous the situation is. I advise, you keep your arrogance aside and work with us. Just like Jason said, we are not the only ones affected. Jason asserted.

"Isn't the Phoenix Pack capable of handling its own matters?" Kratos asked mockingly. "I expected so much from you Alpha Caris. Or, do you want to hide your tail in between your legs like Jason here? He exasperated. 

Jason let out an angry growl. "Don't think highly of yourself, Kratos. I believe you have eyes. Your people are also dying. We need to put an end to the mysterious beast that has been killing our men." 

Kratos let out a warning growl. "Don't you dare talk to me like that" His voice thundered furiously.

"Sorry to interrupt your meeting. Alpha, we have a problem. The mysterious beast has struck again". Hermis, Kratos Omega said, looking unhappy and sad. "Bring them in," He called out.

The two pack guards rushed in with two women on their shoulders. The atmosphere in the room was tense. The familiar scent that intoxicates Kratos lingers in the air. He became agitated. 

The guards dropped the women revealing their faces. 

Elia let out a loud painful growl as he saw his lifeless sister on the floor covered in blood. 

Seeing the woman he arrogantly pushed away laying on the floor covered in bruises, his heart shattered and broke into pieces. He couldn't control his trembling state.

Suddenly, Hermis shouted "Get the doctor! Hera is alive...