|| ATHENA's POV ||

My mate hated me!

His words kept echoing in the back of my mind. Even though the mark was accidental, tears of pain filled my eyes.

Was it so insulting to mark a slave?

But I got the piece of information from my eavesdropping. King Viktor was going to enter the territory of King Asher secretly. The news could be useful to Asher but I haven't heard from him yet.

I dashed to the servant quarter, craving for a space to cry out. The confession was bitter for me. Even though I had no feelings for Viktor, my wolf was hurt and betrayed.

Was he going...