ZEUS

CHAPTER 5

But then again, I shouldn't be surprised. He was a legend, a legend known for his lack of emotion, his desensitisation toward killing. I shouldn't expect him to have such feelings toward me. After all he is no normal wolf.

 Without turning toward him at all, I kept my head down toward my lap as I replied, "I didn't have much time to memorise the castle since I found this-"

"WE were talking for too long." Donny cut through quickly. 

I was silent for a moment wondering why Donny didn't let me finish my sentence, but then I remember him saying we weren't meant to be there. Perhaps we would get in trouble if Zeus knew? so I play along. I didn't want to get him in trouble, "Ummm, yes. Donny and I were caught up talking until now."

Everyone stayed quiet as the servants came and served us our food. I sniffed the dish and groaned, it smelled delicious. I dipped my spoon in, it was soup. Hot soup, perfect for this weather. It was freezing. 

"Mrs Hughes, can you please toast some of the bread with butter and a slight bit of jam for Miss Lily. She might enjoy it with her soup."

"Yes, sire. Of course."

I was surprised. He was being nice, "How do you know I like bread with my soup?"

"Everybody likes bread with their soup." He says a-matter-of-factly. 

"Yea, but not everyone knows I like it toasted and buttered with a hint of jam."

Zeus became quiet for a while before he said roughly, "Lucky guess."

Strange. The kindness he had done was small, to most it would be meaningless, but for Zeus...it was a big action. A hope had sparked in me. Maybe he isn't all bad? Maybe if I really tried...I could make him feel again? A

Everyone fell silent once again. I heard the clanks of spoons against the plate. Picking up cups for a drink then putting it down. 

My heart was pounding in my ears, I didn't want to get on Zeus's bad side, "Zeus? I was wondering what my purpose is here. I feel like you are not very pleased with my being in your home."

"To a degree you are correct, but-"

I cut him off as I lean forward, "If I am of no use then let me go back."

"Your pack leader and I made a bargain. You are payment."

I frown. I didn't like the sound of that, "I am no an object. I am a person! I'm not just a thing you can bargain with!"

Zeus growls lowly. I was set back slightly. His growl was scary. "You are to stay here and that's final."  He said immediately with a hard and cold voice that made me flinch, "You have a purpose here. And it is here you will stay. The life you had in your pack is gone. So forget them."

"Well what am I then?" I started to raise my voice slightly, "Am I only a means to breaking your curse? Then what? You are going to kill me?" Yeah...screw trying to avoid his bad side. I'm already on it, anyway.

Zeus was silent, but I could hear him breathing heavily. I had made him angry. This fact had sobered my anger up completely as I was pulled back to reality. Crap. I made a hellhound angry. I bowed my head in submission, hoping that he would see.

Zeus spoke dangerously low as if trying to control himself...and it scared me, "Lily. You are my mate. You belong at my side. End of story. I will do with you what I wish...and yes. You will break this bloody curse even if it kills you."

No one cared for me here. It's hard coming from such a loving and supportive home, to this place. Where I am alone. 

I abruptly stand from my chair and leave. I couldn't bare being in the same room as that evil man.