LOGINSelene's POVI fell back, sobbing in relief.The nurses moved quickly, cleaning the lightly then wrapping her in soft blankets.âItâs a girl,â Dr. Javier announced with a smile.They placed her in my arms first, and I held our daughter for the very first time. My tears ran freely, my whole body shaking as I cradled the little life I had just brought into the world.âSheâs perfect,â I whispered.Killian leaned in, pressing a kiss to both of our foreheads. âYou both are.âHolding my baby in my arms was the best feeling in the world. Something inside me shifted the moment her tiny weight settled against my chest. It was like the entire world had gone quiet, and all I could hear was her little breaths.But then one of the nurses stepped forward gently. âLuna, itâs time to clean her up properly. Just for a moment, then weâll bring her back to you.âThe thought of letting her go, even for a second, made my chest ache. Still, I nodded slowly and handed her over.The nurses moved quickly, wip
Killianâs POVSelene spent some time holding the baby, and I couldnât take my eyes off her. The way she kissed the little girlâs forehead, I knew she was imagining our own daughter in her arms and so was I.In just a few months, weâd be parents. A new beginning was waiting for us, and for once in my life, I wasnât afraid of what the future would bring. I was excited.When we finally returned to my chambers, it was time for her to rest. I held the door open and stepped inside with her, watching as she walked gracefully, despite her little sighs, and sat down on the edge of the bed.Everything about her had changed. She had gained some weight, which only made her glow more and sexy. She sat with a soft sigh, brushing her hair from her face. Then her eyes lifted to me. âKillian,â she said, âto think that you would have taken the joy of a father away from that little princess.âI paused for a second, then let out a long sigh. She was right. The memory of that day haunted me. If it werenâ
Selene's POVFrom behind me, Killianâs voice came. âPlease, Michael. Donât hold on to this. Forgive her and letâs move forward from here.âMichael paused. I could feel the tension in his breath. And then, he finally moved. He reached down and lifted my mother from the ground.She looked up at him, her face streaked with tears, trembling like a child. And then he pulled her into an embrace.Something inside me broke and healed all at once. I burst into sobs and wrapped my arms around both of them, holding on as tightly as I could.After all these years, after all the pain and separation, we were finally a family again.***6 MONTHS LATERFather forgave mother, and he returned to the Sacred mountains while she stayed with us. It was a new beginning for all of us.The maids and guards now bowed with respect whenever I passed, and they addressed me as Luna. For the first time in what felt like forever, there was peace. No fear of Lucian. Six months had passed.I sat on the bench, one han
Selene's POVThe guilt in Killian's eyes was impossible to ignore.âSeleneâŚâ He said softly. âEvery time I close my eyes, I still see your face when I couldnât stop. You were so pale, and I thoughtâŚâ He trailed off, shaking his head.I squeezed his hand tighter, forcing him to look at me. âBut Iâm here,â I whispered. âIâm breathing and Iâm alive because you gained control on time. Donât you dare forget that.âHe looked unconvinced, but I didnât let him speak. I raised my free hand and touched his cheek. âIf you spend the rest of your life blaming yourself, youâll miss everything we fought for. We didnât come this far just for you to punish yourself.âHe leaned into my palm, closing his eyes for a moment. âI donât know what Iâd do without you,â he murmured.âYou wonât have to,â I said with a soft smile. âBecause Iâm not going anywhere.âFor the first time, I felt some of the tension in him ease. After a while, I drifted into sleep. When I opened my eyes again, the sun was already brig
Killian's POVHer blood⌠gosh, her blood tasted so good. It was like drinking the sweetest honey, and I didnât want to stop.âKillian, please stop!âThe voice echoed in my ears, but I didnât even know who was speaking, all I knew was the taste of Selene.But deep inside, I knew what I was doing. I knew this was her blood, my Seleneâs blood, and I was draining her. I wanted to stop, but the sweetness overpowered reason. My body screamed to keep going, to take more. It was like a force pushing me deeper.But then, as her trembling voice kept calling my name, it came with memories. How she told me to trust her. How she said our bond was stronger than this blood pull. How she believed I could fight it.I growled against her skin, my fangs still in her, but my mind pushed its way back to control. I forced myself to stop.When I lifted my head, her pale face came into view. And my gaze⌠my gaze darkened as I saw the damage Iâd done.âI'm sorryâ I whispered.âIt's okay. You did great.â She
Selene's POVKillian and I rushed toward Soteria, my breathing was ragged with fear.âSoteria, quickly,â I gasped, clutching his hand tighter. âWeâre going to perform the ritual!âSoteria spun toward us. âOkay, okay stand here, both of you.â She pointed frantically at a circle etched faintly in the dirt.Killian and I scrambled into position. My chest heaved as I looked between them. âWhat next?âSoteriaâs fingers moved, tracing patterns in the air. Sparks came from her palms like liquid light. âIâm making the potion. Both of you have to drink it.ââWhat?!â My voice cracked with panic. âYou couldâve done that earlierâââIt would only take a minute!â Soteria snapped, sweat beading on her temple. âNow stay still.âA minute felt like an eternity. My throat was dry, my legs twitching. I risked a glance back to see Lucian straining, his eyes blazed with fury, while Michael and the other wizards pressed in tight formation, light streaming from their joined hands to bind them in place.âWe c







