LOGINAlpha Kaelan, my fated mate, despised me. He blamed me for the death of his childhood sweetheart, Lila. He hated our fated bond. He hated my power. He hated that the Elders forced him to mark me. He hated that our mating drove Lila to her death. So for twenty years, we were trapped in a cage of hatred, each wishing the other would drop dead. Until the day I was poisoned and dying. The moment I felt the poison, I knew. Kaelan did this. My wolf howled, fighting to keep me alive until he came home. I killed him with a silver dagger. But then, as he lay dying, I heard him whisper to his second-in-command. "Don't you dare kill her. The antidote I got from the witch… give it to Selene. And she can never know it was from me..." "And... you have to find out... who's been poisoning her all this time." After he died, a searing pain tore through my chest. Tears streamed down my face. I refused the antidote. I wanted this whole mistake to end. But when I opened my eyes again, I was back. Back before he marked me. I took a deal with the Supernatural Council and left the continent behind. This time, I rejected our bond. I would give him and his precious Lila the happy ending they deserved.
View More“Istriku sedang di masa subur. Jadi kalau kamu bisa langsung menghamili istriku, aku tidak segan-segan memberimu bonus tambahan.” Suara tinggi Alex di luar, terdengar nyaring dan jernih sekali.
Terlalu jernih. Hati Faya sampai bergetar mendengar kalimat dari mulut suaminya itu.
“Masuklah. Istriku sudah menunggumu di dalam.” Suara Alex terdengar lagi.
Faya menelan ludah. Kini bukan hanya hati, tubuhnya bahkan mulai bergetar. Sama sekali tidak menyangka, Alex benar-benar membayar pria asing untuk menidurinya demi mendapatkan keturunan.
Pernikahan mereka sudah berjalan delapan tahun, dan selama itu pula Faya menutup rapat rahasia kelam bahwa sang suami menderita azoospermia, sebuah kelainan genetik yang membuat seorang pria tidak dapat menghasilkan sperma.
Ya, Alex yang hebat di ranjang, ternyata hanya bisa menyemburkan air mani tanpa sperma sedikit pun ketika mereka bercinta.
“Aku akan mencari pria yang sedikit mirip denganku,” kata Alex bulan lalu. “Kamu tidurlah bersamanya sampai hamil.”
Faya membeku tak percaya. “T-tapi —”
“Tidak ada tapi, Fay. Aku mulai pusing dengan tuntutan Mama dan Papa soal bayi. Hitung-hitung kamu membalas semua kemewahan yang selama ini aku berikan kepadamu. Jadi aku tidak ingin dibantah!”
Klek.
Perempuan berambut panjang itu terkesiap saat mendengar pintu dibuka. Lalu kembali menelan ludah, melihat sosok pria yang tampak lebih muda darinya, berdiri di sana. Tinggi, putih ….
“Oh, Tuhan,” desis Faya tanpa sadar. Dia buru-buru membuang pandangan dengan gugup.
“Tutup pintu, dan kerjakan tugasmu sekarang, Revan!” seru Alex dengan nada lebih tinggi.
Tanpa menyahut, lelaki yang dipanggil Revan itu menutup pintu.
Faya menahan napas. Terlebih setelah mendengar langkah kaki mendekat pada ranjang yang dia duduki. Dadanya yang sudah bergemuruh, serasa meledak ketika lelaki itu mengambil duduk di sebelahnya persis.
“Saya Revan,” kata dia dalam nada rendah. Suaranya terdengar bergetar.
Faya diam. Tetap menunduk. Tangannya mencengkeram pinggiran kasur erat-erat, sementara kedua kakinya sudah terasa lemas.
Hening.
Revan terbatuk. Sepertinya batuk yang sengaja dihadirkan. “Bu, eh, Nyonya—”
“Panggil Faya saja,” tukas Faya cepat. Dia reflek menoleh.
Deg.
Jantung perempuan itu melorot saat melihat hidung mancung dan bibir tipis milik Revan. Mata Faya menjadi terkunci. Kenapa orang ini mirip dengan Alex? Mempunyai bentuk rahang jelas, dengan bulu-bulu halus. Juga sepasang alis yang melengkung ….
Faya terkesiap ketika mendengar Revan berdehem. Gegas dia menunduk lagi.
“Faya ….” Revan terdengar mengambil napas panjang. “Apa kamu tidak nyaman dengan saya?”
Spontan Faya tertawa hambar beberapa detik. “Menurutmu?”
Revan ikut tertawa.
“Apa kamu mengira saya akan buru-buru membuka baju di depan kamu?” Faya memberanikan diri menatap Revan. Dan dia langsung membeku ketika melihat bibir tipis Revan mengguratkan garis yang sama dengan garis senyum Alex.
“K-kamu sebenarnya siapa?” Perempuan yang sudah delapan tahun menjadi istri Alex itu mengernyit.
Revan terlihat menunduk. Tersenyum getir. “Saya? Hm … pemuda miskin yang membutuhkan uang cepat untuk masa depan.”
“M-maksudku, kamu ada hubungan apa dengan suami saya? Di mana kalian bertemu?” Faya tidak dapat menahan rasa penasaran. Meskipun Alex sudah memberitahunya bahwa lelaki yang sudah dia pilih sebagai ayah biologis calon bayi mereka adalah salah satu pegawai Alex di kantornya.
“Apa Pak Alex tidak cerita?” Revan memandang Faya.
Perempuan dengan bibir sensual itu memilih untuk berbohong. Dia pun menggeleng. Tiba-tiba timbul keinginan untuk mencocokkan ucapan sang suami dengan lelaki ini. Apakah sama, atau ada fakta yang berbeda?
Revan terlihat menghela napas. “Saya pegawai baru di kantor Pak Alex.”
“Kantor yang mana?” Faya menatap Revan. Entah mengapa, perlahan rasa canggungnya menipis. Dia justru menikmati mimik yang ditampilkan lelaki di sebelahnya ini, yang dalam pandangannya seperti melihat diri Alex sepuluh tahun yang lalu. Saat pertama kali mereka berkencan dulu.
“Kantor Pak Alex banyak ya?” Revan mencipta tawa. Wajahnya terlihat lebih rileks.
Faya mengangguk seraya menikmati cara Revan tertawa. Tanpa sadar Faya mendesah. Dulu Alex juga tertawa seperti ini. Terutama setelah lelaki itu mencoba melawak, lawakan yang sebenarnya garing, tetapi Faya sangat menikmati momen setiap Alex mentertawakan lawakannya sendiri.
Revan masih tertawa. Menggaruk kepalanya. “Saya di PT Chandra Nusantara.”
“Oh.” Faya memberi respon asal saja. Seluruh fokusnya masih lekat pada wajah yang terlihat sebagai Alex-nya yang dia rindui. Yang sudah hilang entah sejak kapan. Dia bahkan baru menyadarinya sekarang.
Mata Faya terus menatap. Seperti tak kuasa untuk lepas dari wajah lelaki itu.
Beberapa detik tetap begitu. Dan entah di detik ke berapa, tangan Faya bergerak. Menyentuh pipi Revan. Lembut, perlahan. Lalu bergerak pelan ke arah bibir. Jari jemarinya kembali bergerak di sana. Halus … menyapu bibir tipis lelaki itu. Merasai rambut yang mungkin tumbuh sebentar lagi di atasnya.
“Alex …,” desis Faya.
Dia diam saja saat bibir Revan membuka, kemudian menutup perlahan. Membiarkan pria itu mengulum satu jarinya.
Faya terus terpaku. Hanya bola matanya yang bergerak. Memindai alis, hidung, bibir …. Perempuan itu terpejam otomatis sewaktu merasa sebuah tangan menyentuh pinggangnya. Lalu merayap perlahan di tubuh bagian belakang miliknya.
“Alex ….” Faya mendesah lagi. Dalam keadaan mata masih terpejam.
Tangan yang dia yakini milik Alex itu sudah sampai di punggungnya, dekat pangkal leher. Usapan lembut dengan gerakan memutar yang terasa begitu nyata.
Darah Faya berdesir-desir. Terlebih saat dia merasakan jarinya, yang masih berada di dalam mulut lelaki itu, mulai disentuh lidah. Hangat, basah ….
Selene's POVThe world started to spin.All those painful years in my past life, the mysterious illnesses, my fading healing factor.And the ever-deepening misunderstanding and hatred between me and Kaelan.It was all a conspiracy."So the month Kaelan was gone..." I managed to say."He was investigating this," the captain confirmed. "Our records show he contacted multiple intelligence networks and even infiltrated a vampire nest."Damian sneered. "That foolish Alpha thought he was so clever. But he never knew our plan went much deeper than he imagined.""What plan?" Ethan demanded."To divide all the powerful wolf alliances," Damian said, his eyes glinting with malice. "To rot you from the inside out. And your fated mate bonds are your greatest weakness."I clenched my fists, fighting the urge to punch him."Where is Lila now?""With the Blackwood Pack, of course. Silver Moon's most powerful ally," Damian said with a smug smile. "With you out of the way, her mission will be much easie
Selene's POVKaelan pushed me toward the speedboat's controls."The navigation is set," he said in a low voice, pressing the key into my hand. "Follow the route. Someone will be there to meet you.""What are you going to do?"He turned to look at me, a tenderness in his eyes I had never seen before."Protecting you. It's what I should have been doing all along."He hit the ignition, and the boat's engine roared to life.Then he turned to face the dozens of vampires on the dock."No!" I reached for him, but the boat was already moving forward. "Kaelan!"He stood at the edge of the dock, a lone figure facing an overwhelming enemy.The blond vampire leading them applauded elegantly."Such a touching sacrifice," he said, his voice dripping with mockery. "But do you really think you can stop all of us by yourself?""Then come and try," Kaelan said, his voice terrifyingly calm.His immense Alpha power exploded, and the nearby water began to tremble."Kaelan! Come back!" I screamed from the b
Selene's POVKaelan froze.I turned and walked to Ethan's car without a backward glance."Selene!" he roared behind me, his voice hoarse. "You can't do this to me!"I got into the passenger seat and shut the door.Through the window, I saw him standing there, like a shattered stone statue.Ethan started the engine, and the car pulled away."Are you sure this is the right thing to do?" he asked softly.I didn't answer.Because I wasn't sure either.That night, a blizzard hit.Thick flakes of snow fell from the sky, quickly blanketing the city in white.I stood at my window, watching the snow-covered street below.And then I saw him.A massive wolf—his wolf—lay in the snow below.Snowflakes landed on his fur and quickly melted.But he didn't move, his amber eyes fixed on my window.Just like all those times in our past life.Whenever we fought, whenever I was sick or hurt, he would always shift into his wolf form and watch over me.Even when we despised each other, even when he said the
Selene's POVThe next morning, I pulled open my curtains to greet the dawn.And saw a familiar figure standing on the street below.Kaelan was leaning against a black car, his head tilted back, looking up at my window.We stared at each other from three stories apart.He didn't look away. Neither did I.After a full minute of stalemate, I was the one to draw the curtains shut."Dammit."I quickly got ready and left the apartment building through the back exit.But when I arrived at the Council building, he was already waiting by the main entrance."Good morning, Selene," he said. His voice was raw, like he hadn't slept at all."What are you doing?""Waiting for you," he said, as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "I told you, I'm taking you home.""This is my home now." I walked around him and headed for the entrance.He fell into step behind me. "The Silver Moon Pack is your home.""I'm not a member of the Silver Moon Pack anymore."The elevator doors opened, and I hurrie
Selene's POVI stood on the rooftop terrace of the Supernatural Council headquarters, looking down at the glittering lights of the metropolis.Six months.It had been six months since I left the Silver Moon Pack."Thinking of home again?" a gentle voice asked from behind me.I turned to see Ethan, h
Kaelan’s POVLila stood in the moonlight, wearing the white gown that had been custom-made for Selene.It was too big for her, but she held her back straight, trying to fill out the elegant dress."Kaelan..." She looked down shyly, her voice soft. "Do... do you like my dress?"My heart felt empty.T


















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