Chapter 3

Selene POV

“I’d like the answer to that question as much as the next wolf, but don’t you think it might be in our best interest to run now and play detective later?”

Liana was right, we had to move or risk exposing ourselves to every werewolf from every pack in the world. That was most certainly not the plan.

“Alright old friend, it turns out a warrior is exactly what I need tonight, you’re in charge”

We took off toward the forest and shifted mid-run. Liana was a magnificent wolf. Her fur pure white, with an almost iridescent sheen. Our eyes matched in our usual form, a dazzling sapphire blue. I had dulled their appearance in my human glamour so as to not attract too much attention. A lot of good that did me.

We lost the pack and made it to the portal with minimal effort. Even a pack of lust-driven, unmated wolves would be no match in speed with a deity. As we stepped through the portal I shed my glamour, taking on my usual form. My snow-white hair fell in thick braids down my back, my blue eyes a stark contrast to my porcelain skin. I started to undo my braids and run my fingers through my hair as I made my way back to my chambers.

My first expedition into the werewolf realm was almost a complete catastrophe. And there was absolutely no way Mother didn’t know about it.

“Three…. Two…. One….”

I sharp rasp on my door indicated my Mother’s presence. She didn’t wait for me to respond before letting herself in.

“Mother, before you say anything, I had everything under control, I was just….”

She cut me off by holding her hand up in that way Mother’s do. An unspoken signal for silence while she gathered her patience. I was definitely in trouble.

“The Harvest, Selene? Do you have any idea how many of those wolves have missed their fated mates after your scent overwhelmed everything?”

I knew better than to respond.

“You know how much time is spent, carefully selecting the perfect pairing for the mate-bond. The matings are vital to the survival of the race. You have compromised a great deal with this little stunt.”

“Mother, I simply wanted to see them up close, I never meant any harm…”

“And yet harm you have caused, Selene. Stay away from them. I will not give you another warning.”

“Yes, Mother…”

As she left me alone, I turned to look at my reflection. She knew I was lying as well as I did. I’d say she’d gone off to think of just how she might punish me when I inevitably break her rule.

“What is with you and these wolves? They are mortal, Selene.”

“I find them fascinating. Particularly their mating rituals…” I teased as Liana huffed in disgust.

I was broken from my thoughts after another knock on my door.

“Come…”

“Selene! What were you thinking going down there?”

“Hello to you too Gabriel…”

“I thought this talk of you attending the harvest to be nonsense. I never thought you crazy enough to actually do it!”

“Why should you think it to be nonsense? I told you I was planning to attend, I even asked you to come?”

“I thought the Ambrosia had got to your head”

At that point, it hadn’t. Although, it certainly had an impact on my choices that came after that. Gabriel had been my companion for many years, and a suitable distraction when it came to relieving certain…. Tensions. I had promised myself I would not find myself in his bed again, but the sweet taste of the Ambrosia and the familiarity of an old flame proved entirely too tempting that evening.

I’ve been hard-pressed to shake him ever since. I had called things off because I knew Gabriel was in love with me, and I did not feel the same. The Archangel was handsome and charming. He was also a skilled lover. But as the daughter of the Moon Goddess, my mate is also predestined. And Gabriel was not and would never be my mate.

“I was worried for your safety” he whispered in my ear as he embraced me. I managed to pry myself away from him with gentle force.

“You needn’t worry for my safety Gabriel. Deity, remember? I can handle a few wolves.”

The unimpressed glare that was coming my way indicated that I wasn’t getting off that easily.

“Listen, Gabriel. Thanks for stopping by to check on me, but as you can see, I’m here in one, unharmed piece. And I’m exhausted, so if you don’t mind… I think I’ll turn in.”

I tried my best to usher him toward the door.

“I thought you might be in need of some… company?” He purred as he brushed a stray strand of my platinum hair from my face.

“Tempting…” I yawned. “But I’m simply too exhausted. Another time perhaps.”

I lied through a forced smile as I shoved him from my chamber and slammed the door.

“Can you blame him? All these mixed signals, I told you to stay out of his bed.”

“Hush Liana, sleep now, lecture me in the morning….”

As I laid my head on my plush pillow and closed my eyes ready for sleep to claim me, I could only see one thing…

Emerald green eyes.