Chapter 2: Evil Queen

Selene’s POV 

“Lucian, I... ” I tried to clear up the misunderstanding.

“Enough. I don't want to hear anymore of it!” his sharp voice cut me off sharply, his eyes were cold, he was obviously burning with an anger that’s aimed at me. He doesn’t even give me a chance to explain before shaking his head with disappointment. 

“I swear with the moon goddess I...“

“I saw what happened, Selene. So you have nothing to say, I just never thought you’d go this far.” 

Go this far? This was all a setup! But would he believe that if I say that to him? 

Mira whimpers beside him, and instantly, his attention shifts from me as he hurriedly kneels beside her, concerned softening his features as he takes her hands gently in his. The same hands that used to hold mine. 

“Mira, Are you hurt?” His voice was soft, so soft it stings.

She sniffles, shaking her head quickly. “No, no, I… I’m okay. It’s not Luna Selene’s fault. I must have twisted my ankle and fell on my own…”

Lucian sighs. “You don’t have to cover for her, Mira.“ 

I take a step forward. “Lucian, you don’t understand...” 

But he isn’t listening. He isn’t even looking at me anymore. 

He runs a hand through his hair, exhaling before helping Mira up on her feet, “Come on, let’s get you to the doctor. Do you think you can walk?” 

Mira winces, placing a delicate hand on her ankle. “I… I don’t think so. It hurts so much around here.” 

Without another word, Lucian sweeps her into his arms, cradling her against his chest like she’s something fragile, something precious. Then he turns to me with a glare. 

He says nothing afterwards, just simply holds Mira closer and walks away without looking back.

The moment they disappear down the hallway, my legs give out and I collapse against the wall, my nails digging into my palms as I gasp for air. 

The cold night air bites my skin, but it’s nothing compared to the ache in my chest. 

I should run after him. I should scream, demanding that he listen to me. 

But I don’t. I couldn't, because I already know he won't listen to me. After all, I'm not Mira who can cry and he will believe her.

And for the first time in five years, I wonder why am I still waiting for him to choose me?

When I don't even know if I have anything left to fight for. 

***

I returned to our bedroom and got out of the clothes and the accessories I had on before slumping myself on the large bed which felt cold somehow that night. 

My eyes stung as my gaze went to our mating ceremony framed pictures on the table in our room. The man in that picture was the Lucian I used to know, not the Lucian I've been dealing with since she returned. 

And I knew tonight is going to be like one of those nights I slept in a cold bed. He wouldn't come back here tonight, I was sure of that until I heard a knocking sound at the door. 

Who is it? I wondered as I got out of the bed and quickly wiped my tears, 

A Luna is expected to be a strong figure, so I mustn't be caught crying. 

It must be gamma Roslyn, I thought as I walked to the door and opened it to see Lucian there, Mira hugged to his chest. 

“Lucian...“ I trailed off looking at him again and pinching myself to be sure I wasn't dreaming.

“Get out of the way Selene.“ He replied gruffly and my brain felt like it was short circuited at that moment. He always calls me Sel... 

“I said get out of the way!“ He snapped pushing me aside as he stride inside our bedroom and lay Mira who has her eyes closed on the bed.

“What's going on.. why is she here...on our?“ My voice trembled as I pointed to the bed.

He dragged his hand through his hair, “The doctor said she needs extra monitoring and care.“ 

“There's a guest room, there are maids to look after her... Why our room? Why our bed?“ 

“Maybe you should've thought about the consequences your actions will bring before you pushed her like that!“ 

My mouth parted in shock. “I...yes, I did push her! But it was an accident! She was the one who...”

“I've told you already! I don't want to hear anymore of your bullshits! The Selene I used to know was so kind and gentle! The Selene I know was a good Luna to my pack and would never go to such a length, or stoop so low as to hurt someone, let alone a former member of the pack!“ He yelled at me.

And a laugh bubbled in my throat. A bitter, broken laugh.

“You see what you want to see, Lucian.” My voice wavered, “I have done nothing but be a good Luna to your pack. I have stood by you, loved you, even when you paraded her around like she still mattered like I was nothing! Do you even realize what you’ve done? You left me alone in that dressing room, made me wait like a fool, and then walked into that hall without you, all because of her!”

He suddenly scoffed, “So that’s what this is about? So all of this was because you’re jealous?” he shook his head. “I always knew you had a temper, but I never thought you’d be so petty and so cruel.” 

He glanced at Mira, who was still lying on our bed, pretending to be weak. “Now you've turned yourself into a hot tempered and bittered bully.“

A bully, that was what he saw me as?

Not his mate. Not his wife but a jealous, and petty bully.

I felt something inside me shatter as I blinked away my tears, my hands clenching at my sides.

“If I were to ask you right now…” My voice wavered. “If you had to choose between me and her… who would you choose, Lucian?” I demanded even though I knew the answer.

His lips parted slightly, but no words came out.

I let out a soft, broken breath. “knew it.” I'm the evil queen in their fairytale.

Tears slid down my cheeks, but I didn’t wipe them away, instead, I met his unloving eyes and forced myself to smile.

“I hope you enjoy your life with her, Alpha Lucian Blackwell of Moonflower Pack.”

I took a step back, “Because I, Selene Rolkov, is breaking the bond between us.” I said, removing my wedding ring and throwing it to him.