로그인SELENE'S POV.The forest swallowed me the moment I stepped deeper into it. Tall trees rose on every side, their thick branches weaving together like a roof, blocking what little light remained. The ground beneath my feet was damp and uneven, leaves sticking to my skin as I walked. My body still ached from the storm, but I forced myself forward anyway.I kept walking. Every few steps, I paused and listened. There were no footsteps nor voices. No sign of Alpha Caelum's men.At first, that gave me hope. Then, slowly, that hope turned into something else, discouragement, Fear, Doubt.Weren't they supposed to be looking for me by now?My heart began to sink. What if the guard was wrong? What if no one was coming? Then, if no one was coming, I would have to go back to Moonfang Pack.I hugged the blanket tighter around myself and slowed down. My legs were tired. My head throbbed. My thoughts felt messy and loud.I turned slightly, considering retracing my steps. That was when I heard the voi
SELENE'S POV.Darkness swallowed the sky so fast, it felt unnatural, like someone had dragged night over the world with angry hands. One moment, clouds hovered heavily about me, and the next, the heavens turned pitch-black, as dark as midnight with no moon, no stars, nothing.My heart thudded violently as a cold wind slammed into me, forcing me to stagger. The air smelled sharp and metallic, thick with the promise of rain.Then the rain came.The downpour exploded from the sky. Rain crashed down in heavy sheets, pounding my body mercilessly. The wind howled like a wounded beast, so strong that I knew deep down that if I took even one step forward, the wind could lift me off my feet and throw me away like I was nothing.So I stood still.The rain soaked through my clothes, instantly, clinging to my skin, freezing to the bone. My hair plastered to my face, water streaming down my eyes, blinding me. My bag slipped into the mud, but I didn't even bend to pick it up.I observed that I cou
SELENE'S POV.The silence she left behind was worse than her presence. I slid down the wall slowly, my legs giving way beneath me. My clothes were soaked with cold, sticky stew, my skin still stinging like it had been branded. My hands trembled uncontrollably as I wiped my face, smearing oil and pepper across my cheeks. My heart was beating so loudly I was sure the guards outside could hear it.What had just happened to me?Lady Veylor's words replayed in my head over and over, very sharp and cruel. I hugged myself, rocking slightly, trying to steady my breathing. My thoughts spiraled fast, crashing into each other. Why was she here? And what did she storm out of my room to go and bring?I started regretting every action I took leaving Bloodfang Pack. I shouldn't have left. Alpha Darius indeed took my innocence but I would have stayed back. I know Alpha Darius has been looking for me everywhere, but I would have saved him that stress and also saved myself the stress of what is happeni
SELENE'S POV.As soon as I slept off, Lady Veylor's face was the first face I saw. I woke sweating and gasping for breath. That alone was enough to tear sleep from my eyes like claws ripping flesh.I jerked upright on the hard prison bed, my chest was so heavy, my heart slammed against my ribs as though I wanted it out. My body was still heavy with exhaustion, but my wife was wide awake. Because of how real of what I saw was, I blinked rapidly, scanning the dim cell, half-expecting to see her standing there again, watching me with that cold, sharp gaze. But the cell was empty. Just the bed, some of my clothes by the side of the room and the faint smell of damp earth. I swallowed hard and rubbed my eyes. I had barely dozed off when I saw her and I kept wondering why I saw her. I felt chill all over my body. I wrapped my arms around myself and leaned back against the wall, trying to calm my breathing. My heart ached most of all. The thought of Alpha Darius burned through me. I shut my
DAIRUS' POV.The moment I reached Selene's door, every instinct in me flared like a warning drum. I sensed someone was following me, but I didn't know who it was. It slid over my skin like a cold breath.I quickly stepped back and hid very close to the door. My wolf went still, but very alert. I was waiting for the person who followed me to show up. Finally, he showed up but I couldn't figure out who he was because everywhere was dark. I was seeing his shadow. The person looked around to ensure he was not seen and then entered. Then he entered the room. I was tempted to also go in, but I wouldn't want anyone to see me around Selene after I had rejected her and been reduced to a class of nobody. I waited, and after some minutes, the figure came out of the door, looked around, and left.After some seconds, I came out of my hiding place, knocked on Selene's door, and pushed the door open. Selene was so surprised to see me. I believe I was the last person he expected to see. She was sit
SELENE'S POV.All I could feel was warmth, soft, calming, and steady warmth. That was what I felt first. My body felt lighter than air, like every fear I had carried for years had drifted out of me for a few stolen hours. My muscles were relaxed. My legs still trembled faintly. My skin still carried the memory of his touch, his weight, his breath.This was actually the first time I had real intimacy with anyone. With the one who rejected me. The one that I never believed I would have anything to do with him again.For a moment, I let my eyes stay closed. I forced myself to breathe, to hold onto the tiny pocket of peace that still lingered in the room. My eyes have been closed all this time, but suddenly snapped open. The room was dim, a faint glow slipping through the window. Dawn was still far away. My heart beat slowly at first, then faster. I looked around, and the space where Alpha Darius lay was empty. My breath hitched. I pushed myself up immediately, hugging the blanket to my







