Selene's POV.I felt funny. Not in a bad way, just… different. Like I’ve stepped into someone else’s body.I heard… twinkling? The faintest chime of bells. And something else, the ruffling of leaves, the gentle drip of water, like a stream nearby.My eyes fluttered open.I was floating. I felt weightless in a glowing river that shimmers like stardust. The water felt warm and alive like I was being cradled.Above me hung the moon, impossibly large, casting a silver light that blankets everything. The trees nearby glowed faintly, their leaves sparkling like they’ve been dipped in moonstone.I blinked again and slowly sat up, and I realized I was barefoot.My toes touched the water, but no ripples form. I was wearing a white gown flowing and smooth, it's stitched from silk I’ve never owned. Suddenly, I heard a thousand voices, or maybe just one echoing endlessly."Selene..."I clutch my chest. I didn't feel afraid but I couldn't control my legs. They started moving on their own. Not
Valerie's POV.I arrived at Shadowfang Pack in the blink of an eye, stepping out of my portal with ease. The swirl of magic faded behind me as I stood tall with the wind brushing gently against my skin. I inhaled deeply, the air here still had that familiar scent of power.I smiled.My heels clicked against the stone path as I began to walk, my hips swaying deliberately, each step filled with purpose. The long, tight dress I wore hugged my body in all the right places, and the slit that ran high up my thigh swayed with every movement. A few maids passed by and froze, obviously surprised to see me.Some bowed immediately. Others stared for a second too long before quickly lowering their heads.Good. At least they remembered their place.I caught the eye of a young guard standing post at one of the archways and stopped in front of him. He straightened up so fast I almost chuckled."You” I said sweetly. "Where’s Killian?"He cleared his throat, his eyes not quite meeting mine. "At t
Killian's POV.After the maid—Jade dropped dead like that, I had immediately ordered her body taken to the infirmary. I told them to get specialists, alongside Javier. I wanted them to run an autopsy. Every damn test they had. Because the way she died… it wasn’t normal.There were no bullet wounds. No knife marks. No bruises. Nothing. She didn’t faint. Her neck actually snapped right there in front of us. Like someone twisted it clean with invisible hands.That meant someone was watching, or listening or maybe even both.And the moment she was about to say the name of the maid who told her to give Selene that plate, she just... died.The killer had to be near. They had to be in the court.I sat back down on my throne, my elbows on the armrest, one hand rubbing the back of my neck. My foot tapped hard against the stone floor. I could feel my anger crawling up my spine and boiling in my chest.My eyes drifted to Lovena, who was sitting quietly off to the side. She looked so… sad. H
Valerie’s POV.It had been weeks, and I still hadn’t found the miserable little witch who stole my moment.They said only a witch could've stopped that plague. Then who was it? Not Ella, she was just one of my shadows, a pawn. She was useless and weak. None of them had the power.Whoever it was… I was going to kill them.That spell was my moment. My chance to step in, save the pack, and finally become Killian's Luna. And someone ruined it all. I bit down hard on my lip until I tasted blood.I wrapped my arms around myself and closed my eyes. His face flashed through my mind. Those sharp golden eyes, that midnight-black hair. Even just thinking about him made my breath hitch.goddess, I missed him.I let myself fall backward onto the bed, a dizzy smile spreading across my lips as I clutched the pillow. My hand travelled into panties, finding my clit. I rubbed them lightly as I imagined Killian's face, his muscles, his height. Just thinking about him, drove me insane. I rubbed faster
Killian's POV.I stepped out of the ward with clenched fists.The second I entered the corridor, I saw Ronan still sitting there. His eyes snapped to me the moment I approached and he shot to his feet.“How is she?” He asked.I halted in my tracks, my jaw tightened so hard I felt the veins throb in my neck.“She’s in a coma.”Ronan blinked. “What?” His voice came out like he didn’t believe me.I turned to him. “I want you to gather everyone who was at the dining hall during lunch. Every single maid and guard.”Ronan straightened. “Yes, my Lord.”“And bring them to the inner Court,” I added, already walking away.I made my way in long strides to the inner Court, each step punching into the marble like I wanted to split the floor open. The corridor guards bowed as I passed, but I didn’t see them. My mind was a roaring storm.By the time I pushed open the tall double doors and stepped into the inner court, I was boiling.I moved straight to the raised dais at the center and sat down on
Killian's POV.I quickly rose up from my seat and followed the guard, my heart was pounding in my chest like drums. Every step I took felt heavy. Selene collapsed? What the hell was this guard talking about?As we walked hurriedly down the hallway, I turned to him. “What happened?” I demanded.The guard looked tense. “I-I’m not sure, my Lord,” he stuttered. “I just entered the hall and saw some people rushing her out. It happened during lunch.”I stopped for a second. “What?”But I didn’t wait for him to say more. I turned and headed straight to the infirmary.When I got there, I stepped in quickly and saw Javier. He looked up the moment he noticed me.“How is she?” I asked. “What happened?”Javier took off his glasses slowly and looked at me with that expression he always had when he was about to deliver bad news.“My Lord,” he began, “it’s… not good at all.”I clenched my fists. “What do you mean it’s not good?” My voice was rough. “What happened, Javier?”He hesitated.“Javier,” I