13.“How about I try my hands out on this since she isn't present?” Ares asked during a meeting of the gods.Zeus sighed and facepalmed. “I don't know how many things I would have to repeat myself, Ares. You can't take the moon goddess's place. Come on, she isn't staying down there forever.” He scolded.He couldn't comprehend why Ares was keen on taking the moon goddess spot. He already had diverse powers in his grasp. What does he need hers for?“She messed up, Zeus. At least, she should be suspended when she gets her powers and come back here.” He argued.“Yes, we know she messed up but it was a mistake. She didn't know how it happened, so quit talking like she purposely gave her powers to the boy!” Artemis snapped.Ares chuckled. “Her, going down to their word is an offense on its own.” He argued.“Don't forget we go down to earth sometimes too. Sue just went there to see the baby and had touched him without knowing the repercussion.” Apollo defended.Ares was already furious at th
14.“Do you want to kill me?” She asked as he handed over water to her. When she had finished drinking, she dropped it and glared at him.“I'm sorry. I was only saying what I noticed.” Apollo pouted.“What made you say something like that, huh?” She asked.“Don't forget I'm a guy too.”“No, you're a god.” She corrected him.“But I'm a guy now,” He argued and she rolled her eyes. “I saw the way he looked at you and I think he isn't happy that you're talking with another guy.” He explained.“You're getting this all wrong, Apollo. Dominic hates me to the core. He is the baby I'm supposed to take my powers from and up til now, I haven't even been able to touch or have any contact with him. He hates me to the bones and I'm sure of that.” She explained and continued eating.“That's what you think but it isn't what I see. I think he's still trying to figure you out and that's why he's still skeptical and treating you like he hates you.” Apollo explained.Selene sighed. “I just want to get my
15.“But—”He didn't give Selene a chance to talk and struck first. She was quick enough to block.Dominic had the feeling that she was holding back something. As he trained with her and watched how she kept dodging and blocking his hits, he figured she might be holding back and tried his best to make her fight like a warrior.Selene knew what he was aiming for and she wasn't going to give him that. She won't let her strength be exposed that quickly.When that didn't work, Dominic stopped and looked at her. “That's all for today,” With that said, he dropped his sword and was about to walk out but stopped.Selene dropped her sword and came to meet him.“Who is that guy you were with a few minutes ago?” He asked.“A friend.” She answered.He turned to look at her. “A friend? Are you sure he is just a friend?” He asked and she nodded.“Why are you asking?” She asked.Dominic cleared his throat. “I was curious.” He replied and walked away.Selene walked out and met Naya.“I've been lookin
16.“I know you want that, Apollo. I'm giving you an opportunity to prove your worth.” Ares smiled.Apollo shook his head. “If I do what you are asking of me, I would be betraying the council.” He argued.Ares chuckled. “What do you expect?” He asked.Apollo shook his head. “I can't do that. What do you think—”“What I think doesn't matter, Apollo. All I want is your cooperation. I'm not going to kill Selene. No, I am not that ruthless. We're only going to make her get stuck in the Werewolf world. With her there, I'm sure you'd have better access to her while I take over as the god of the moon. I know you enjoyed spending time with her today. Don't you want more?” He asked.Apollo sighed and he could feel his resolve weakening.“I'll give you some time to think about it. And note, this is solely between the two of us.” He chuckled and disappeared.Apollo sighed and sat down as he thought of what Ares had told him. It would be a dream come true for him if he is able to get Selene and
17.“Stalking you? I don't understand what you're talking about.” Selene answered with a frown.“You don't need to feel ashamed, Selene. You're free to stalk me. I am not good-looking for nothing.” He self praised and Selene scoffed.“If you know me, you won't be so proud of yourself.” She chuckled with a sneer.Dominic frowned. “Why are you here?” He asked.“I was taking a stroll and stumbled upon this beautiful place. Why are you here?” She asked and he sighed.“Well, this is my hideout.” He answered and Selene furrowed her brows.“Are you for real?” She asked.“Yes. I came here to relieve myself of the day's stress. So, I'd appreciate it if you leave.” He ordered and turned to leaveSelene smirked. “Why should I leave?” She asked, aiming to annoy him.“You have every reason to leave because you don't belong here.” He answered.“How sure are you about that?” She asked, and he turned to look at her questionably. “Your name isn't engraved on anything here, which means it doesn't belong
18.Dominic walked into the school the next day and looked around, expecting to see Selene but couldn't find her. He walked into the class and met Naya. He recalled seeing the two of them having a conversation the other day and guessed they were close, so he approached her.“Hi,” He waved at her and she stared at him in shock.Was he talking to her or what? She turned back to check if he was talking to the person behind her but there was no one there.“I'm talking to you. What's your name?” He asked.She tried to open her mouth to speak but it seemed all the air had left her lungs. Dominic facepalmed. This was the problem he had with the girls. They were always nervous and short of words whenever he was talking to them. This was one of the unique things that differentiated Selene from them. Selene could look into his eyes and speak, but these ones…He sighed and waved his hand in front of her face.Naya regained herself and cleared her throat. “My name is Naya.” She answered.“Okay, Na
19.“So, what is your decision?” Mr. Ethan asked Selene. He had called her to his office to have a word with her.“You haven't clarified things to me. How are you related to Dominic?” She asked.Mr. Ethan smiled. “Why are you asking?”“Because I want to know what I'm getting myself into.” She answered and smiled back at him.“I am his Uncle,” He answered and waited to see her reaction but she stared at him like she was expecting him to say that. “Aren't you surprised?” He asked.Selene cleared her throat. “Of course not because we all know what happened 20 years ago during that war. You chickened out and I'm sure you want to get revenge to make your guilt disappear for betraying your brother.” She scoffed.Mr. Ethan sighed. “No one knows the full story, Selene. Besides, how did you know I chickened out?” He asked.“It was said that those who fought alongside Alpha Maximus, Drake's father, all lost their lives. You were his brother and were supposed to stay by his side, but what did you
20.That night, Dominic sat in his room as he reminisced over what had happened in school. He didn't know what was happening to him. He didn't like her one bit, so why was he being drawn to her so much?Sometimes he would crave her presence and other times, he would just want to see and stare at her, and he didn't like this feeling at all.He found Selene weird and strange. He believed she wasn't his type, so why was she having this sort of effect on him?He stood up and paced around the room. He recalled the times they had spent together even though they always ended up arguing and talking back at each other.There was that time at the archery spot and also in the forest as well, then school. He didn't know when he smiled as he remembered how she had pouted the other time.When he realized he was smiling, he growled and sighed painfully then walked into the bathroom. He stared at himself in the mirror as he continued to think about her.“Damn, how do I get her out of my head?” He aske