LOGINTheda thinks her life is slowly turning warm after she's saved by the said-infamous alpha Tyler, but things rumble for her when he gets to know a bitter truth about her, and ignoring the fated signals, he turns cold and ill-treats her. What bitter truth led to his drastic change? What will be Theda's new faith after she runs away to save her unborn child and herself? ****** "Isn't it enough, Alpha Tyler? You've hurt me way more than I could ever imagine in the past few weeks. What have I done?" I couldn't stand his grayish-blue eyes piercing my soul. I tried the look away when I became confusingly lost in his eyes. He grabbed my chin and lifted it, he made me look back at him. "These eyes. I never once thought that I would dislike them so much, nor did I ever think that this face of yours is related to something behind my past miseries." His voice was cold and emotionless and I couldn't believe he was the same man who once treated me with love. "I. Hate. You." He spelt out his hatred without blinking an eye, causing my mouth to drop. "Just kill me then and maybe you'll be free from the haunts of your past miseries," I whispered hoarsely with so much bitterness bottled up inside me. "I will surely do that without regret." My eyes grew bigger in awe and a despicable smirk snarled up the face of his that once gave me sparkles. Sadly, it still did. "Every day…will be a living hell for you, Theda." His hot-cold whisper sent chills down my spine and I froze. I thought I'd seen the worst but for him..it was just the tip of an iceberg.
View More"Nyonya!" "Nyonya!"
Teriakan terdengar dari bawah. Semua orang melihat ke arah menara tertinggi kastil, tempat seorang wanita dengan gaun putih penuh darah berdiri di tepi.
Selene Moreau Leventis.
Duchess Leventis. Wanita yang biasanya tenang dan penurut itu kini berdiri di tempat yang paling berbahaya. Para penjaga di belakangnya bergerak hati-hati, takut salah langkah akan membuatnya benar-benar melompat.
Tangisnya pecah, jelas dan memilukan. Selene memegang perutnya yang sakit. Ia baru saja keguguran untuk kelima kalinya. Kali ini ia tahu kebenarannya: semua itu bukan karena penyakit atau kelemahan tubuhnya, tapi karena ulah suaminya sendiri yang tidak menginginkan dia melahirkan keturunan.
"Selene!" suara berat memanggil dari belakang. Dirian, sang Duke, suaminya.
Selene mendengar tapi enggan menoleh. Kecewa sudah terlalu dalam.
"Apa ini trik lain untuk menarik perhatianku?" tanya Dirian dingin. Ia memang tidak suka dibuat repot. Selene tahu, pria itu datang hanya karena tidak tahan mendengar bisik-bisik orang soal istrinya yang berdiri di puncak menara.
Selene tersenyum miris. Suaranya serak saat ia menjawab, "Bukankah kau seharusnya meminta maaf?" Pandangannya jatuh pada seorang wanita cantik yang berdiri di antara para pelayan. Wanita yang rapi, berbeda jauh dari dirinya yang berantakan. Wanita itu dicintai Dirian, wanita yang bahkan tidak akan pernah bisa dibandingkan dengan dirinya dimata Dirian
"Apa kau gila?" Dirian membalas, nadanya meremehkan.
Selene berbalik menatapnya. Mata suaminya merah, tapi tetap dingin.
"Ya, aku memang gila! Aku gila karena mencintaimu, padahal kaulah yang membunuh lima anakmu sendiri!" teriak Selene.
Semua pengawal terkejut. Dirian pun terdiam sesaat.
"Selene, jangan bicara omong kosong," ucapnya, mencoba menahan kendali.
Selene tertawa getir. Darah terus merembes membasahi gaunnya.
"Pernahkah kau mencintaiku?" tanyanya dengan tatapan penuh harap.
Dirian diam. Lalu ia mengalihkan pandangan
"Tidak pernah " Selene menjawab sendiri karena reaksi Dirian
Kata dari mulutnya sendiri menghantam Selene. Ia menarik napas gemetar.
"Hentikan semua ini dan turun. Kau butuh istirahat," kata Dirian.
"Jangan pura-pura peduli!" bentak Selene. Air matanya jatuh. "Mengapa tidak membunuhku saja, daripada membunuh semua janin yang tidak berdosa itu?"
"Selene, berhenti! Turun sekarang!" Dirian berteriak memberi perintah.
"Aku akan melompat dan mati lalu bertemu dengan anak-anakku untuk meminta maaf karena tidak mampu melindungi mereka dari ayah mereka sendiri!" balas Selene lagi.
"Jangan gila, Selene! Kau tidak boleh mati!" seru Dirian, gelisah. Langkah mundur Selene membuatnya semakin rentan di tepi menara.
Selene justru tersenyum. "Demi anak-anakku yang kau bunuh, aku bersumpah! Kau akan membayar semuanya! Aku akan menghantuimu seumur hidup dengan penyesalan dan penderitaan tanpa akhir!"
Ia lalu melompat.
"Selene!" Dirian menjerit, berlari ke tepi menara bersama para pengawal. Tapi mereka terlambat. Tubuh Selene meluncur cepat dan menghantam tanah.
Brak
Suara seluruh tulang yang dihancurkan dan darah yang menggenang disana .
Matanya masih terbuka, sempat melihat wajah Dirian yang kacau melihat tubuhnya di bawah.
Teriakan pelayan dan orang-orang pecah memenuhi udara malam. Langit gelap tanpa bintang malam itu menjadi saksi tragedi yang menimpa Duchess Leventis.
.
.
"Selene!"
Selene tersentak, matanya terbuka lebar. Napasnya pendek, seperti orang yang baru saja diselamatkan dari tenggelam. Di depannya berdiri Dirian Leventis, suaminya. Wajahnya tenang, dingin, matanya tajam. Di belakangnya ada dokter dan pelayan, bau obat memenuhi ruangan. Semua terasa nyata, seperti panggung yang sama ketika hidupnya berakhir dulu.
Dia menoleh ke samping. Jam di meja kecil berdetak. Hari dan tahun yang tertera menunjukkan dua tahun sebelum ia mati. Angin malam masuk lewat jendela yang terbuka sedikit, membawa aroma yang sama dengan saat ia terjatuh dari menara. Ingatan itu kembali: tubuhnya menghantam tanah, sakit yang luar biasa, lalu gelap. Ia meraba perutnya, mencari bekas luka. Tangannya berbalut kasa, hangat, berdarah. Ia bingung — pernah mati, tapi sekarang hidup lagi.
"Nyonya Duchess, tangan anda berdarah. Saya akan memasang infus," kata dokter cepat. Selene menatap gerakannya dengan kaku, masih tidak percaya.
Dirian berkata, suaranya terdengar jengkel. "Jangan mempersulit dokter."
Selene menarik napas panjang. Kepalanya penuh dengan bayangan jasadnya, jeritan orang-orang, dan terutama lima janin yang tidak pernah lahir. Semua itu menghantam dirinya sekaligus.
Ia menoleh pada Dirian. Suaranya pelan tapi jelas.
"Dirian."
Suaminya menatap. "Apa?"
Selene menatap lurus ke matanya.
"Ayo bercerai."
Theda POV My heart swelled with affection as my son beckoned for me, and without hesitation, I ran up to Tyler, enveloping him in a tight embrace. Tears welled up in my eyes, mingling with the overwhelming emotions that surged through me. "I am sorry, Theda. I am sorry," Tyler whispered, his voice filled with remorse and sincerity. "I won't ever do that again. I will never doubt you. Never." I pulled back slightly from the hug, looking into his eyes, my heart touched by his words. With a gentle smile, I reassured him, "It is fine, Alpha Tyler." Turning to face Alpha Norton, I bowed respectfully, gratitude shining in my eyes. "Thank you, Alpha Norton. I won't forget what you've done for me today. Your kindness and understanding mean a great deal." Alpha Norton returned my smile, though I could see the flicker of sadness in his eyes. He fought back his tears, his pride evident in his composed demeanor. "You can go, Theda," he said, waving his hand in a bittersweet farewell. He th
Tyler POV Another week had gone by, and I couldn't shake off the persistent thoughts of venturing to the Wildwood pack to retrieve Theda. In the meantime, Jasmine had made herself at home in the packhouse, living with Blake, and their blossoming relationship was evident to all. I genuinely felt joy for them, seeing their happiness. However, the longing in my heart became unbearable, and I reached a breaking point. Determined to confront my feelings head-on, I decided to embark on a journey to the Wildwood pack alone. Ignoring the potential consequences, I made my way to the territory, driven by an unyielding desire to see Theda once more and take her with me this time. As I arrived at the Wildwood pack, tensions rose. The pack guards, sensing my intrusion, moved to confront me, their aggression apparent. A fight seemed imminent, tensions escalating between me and the guards who sought to remove me forcefully. Yet, just as the situation reached its boiling point, a commanding
Blake POV After I left the office, I stepped out of the packhouse and happened to spot Jasmine walking by. A warm smile formed on my lips as I called out to her."Hey, Jasmine." She stopped in her tracks, turning to face me with a smile that mirrored my own. As I approached her, our eyes met, sparking a sense of familiarity and comfort."Beta Blake, greetings," Jasmine replied, offering a courteous bow. Her eyes shimmered with a glint of joy, clearly delighted by the unexpected encounter. My curiosity got the better of me as I inquired about her plans. "Hm, where are you off to?"She shrugged lightly, a playful expression adorning her features. "Just walking around since I'm permitted to do so for a little while today." A mischievous grin spread across my face as I made a spontaneous decision. "I'll keep you company." She chuckled, seemingly taken aback by my offer. Her surprise quickly transformed into a peal of infectious laughter. "What about work?""I'm free for now, Jassy,
Tyler POV I felt a deep sense of uncertainty gripping my heart ever since the day I met Theda and we shared that fateful kiss. The moment our lips touched, a whirlwind of emotions had surged through me, and I had been unable to shake off the lingering effects since then. After that reoccurring life-altering encounter, I had mustered the courage to ask Theda to come back with me, to be a part of my life and my pack again. However, much to my dismay, Theda had chosen to leave without giving me a definitive answer, leaving me in a state of constant unease. Days turned into weeks, and uncertainty continued to gnaw at my soul. I couldn't help but wonder if Theda had any intentions of returning or if she had simply vanished from my life forever. The absence of closure had left me feeling adrift, my thoughts consumed by the memory of that shared kiss and the bond I believed still existed between us.One day, Theda's mother, seeking to understand her daughter's whereabouts, visited the






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