Se connecterSELENA'S P.O.V The doors closed behind us as Alpha Cole walked into the large room, a small breath escaping him."You must be tired," I said, watching as he took off his shirt. "I am. Sleep here, will you?""There was no other option for me."He gave a small smile, then pushed the covers of the bed. "Do you want to change?""Have a shirt for me?""A lot for you."I broke into a laugh, then walked towards his massive closet. I got out of the summer dress and grabbed a large button-down shirt. I put it on, my hair still down, then walked back out.To my surprise, Alpha Cole was already in bed, facing the empty side that I would eventually occupy.I slipped into bed beside him, feeling the shirt ride up my thigh. Alpha Cole's eyes opened, and he smiled as he held the covers open, then covered me up once I was settled in."You smell like me," he said, laughing. He looked light. A little free. I almost pulled him into my chest. "I smell nice."He laughed a little more, then pulled me cl
ALPHA COLE'S P.O.V Hours passed. The sun was fully setting by the time everything was ready. I looked up from the last plate I was arranging, then turned to Evan.He had done all of the cutting, like he somehow knew how bad I was with knives in the kitchen."Thank you for all your help," I said, waving the omega with the last dish.He nodded, a small smile lifting the edge of his lips. "You are always welcome.""I will freshen up. Wait for me at the table."He simply nodded at that, too, and I walked away towards my room. I peeled off the shirt I was wearing and stepped into the shower.My eyes closed as the water pelted down on me fast, my fingers pushing into my hair. It felt like a weight had been lifted off me, but I knew I still wasn't completely free. Something felt a little missing still, and it would take time. Maybe longer than I think. But the best part is that I know it, and we at least wouldn't be stuck at an impasse.I sighed, the scent of the body wash Selena had used
EVAN'S P.O.V.His scent still lingered in the air and in the place where he had been standing, crying for me. The moisture of his tears lingered on my thumb, and I ached for more. Yet, I stood here and told him I was honoured to be his friend. I stood here and accepted the last thing I wanted because I was scared and stupid, and because I knew that it was the only way.I turned. Alpha Cole was bringing out ingredients, gently arranging them in that meticulous way he always did. I would never tell him that I knew he used those little bowls since back then when he still used to cook, or that I knew how much he hated to cut and that was why I was here in the first place."Let me help," I said, grabbing the knife before he could. Because he always got injured using knives, and I couldn't risk it. His fingers were far too pretty. His blood far too valuable."Do you have anything you want to eat?" Alpha Cole asked, his voice still low and carrying the tinge of the tears he had just let out
ALPHA COLE'S P.O.V I leaned on the nearest wall once the door behind me closed, my heart ramming into my chest. I thought I was ready. I thought I could hear it.But I stood there, and I looked at those eyes and those hands, and the memories of Beta Ian's body being lowered filled my mind, and I couldn't do it.I almost asked, hell I wanted to. I wanted to ask why she did it. Why she did it. If there was, perhaps something I could hold on to in justifying the fact that I am still so madly, so helplessly, desperately in love with her. Despite knowing that Beta Ian died by her hands. Despite knowing that Evan looks at me through the lens of a liar.I took in a deep breath, my eyes slowly opening. I didn't have much longer before dinner, and once again, like the coward, I realized I was, I filed it away again. I probably should have gone back in there. I should have asked her anything, even if her redemption was that she may have possibly felt a bit of remorse for doing it. Between I a
SELENA'S P.O.V I walked back into the quarters, my eyes skimming the place. It was clean, evidence that someone had been there to clean it out after we left for Waning Moon. I closed the door behind me and walked in further, my hands gently touching the surfaces of everything. If there was a chance that Sylvia could have planted something in there, the best thing that could happen was for it to be discovered by my hand first.I finished my inspection. There was nothing off. Maybe it was one of those omegas. I got out of the robe I was wearing and stepped into the shower, my eyes closing as the water hit my skin. My mind immediately drifted to Amanda. Maybe I could sneak out and see her for a bit?Alpha Cole's trust in me has definitely heightened since Waning Moon, and maybe I can come up with a lie more believable this time. But with Alan's presence in the palace so new, it would feel too fishy if I started running around.I let out a small breath. I missed my daughter so fucking
ALPHA COLE'S P.O.V The drive back was almost stiffling. Evan was driving now, instead of the whoever the driver had been before, and we were both excruciatingly silent. Like he hadn't held me in times when I was falling to pieces."How about..." I started, my voice a little rough. "Let's stop by for groceries."He didn't look back. "The palace pantry is stocked, Alpha."I bit down on my lower lip. "Are you still angry with me?"He slowed down the car a bit but made no move to look at me. "It was partly my fault. But I am more disappointed that you thought I would want her to disappear when I know just how much she makes you happy."I watched his back, and my chest tightened with emotions that I don't think I have truly felt ever since he stepped into Ian's role.I leaned back, sucking in a sharp breath."You... you are just as noble as Ian. I did not doubt that you would keep her safe and...""You are still comparing me to him," he said, as the gates of the palace opened, and he drov
SELENA'S P.O.V"Something is definitely happening in the meeting," an omega whispered furiously as she passed the dignitary quarters.I immediately sat up, my brows furrowed. I had barely been able to sleep ever since leaving Alpha Cole's room and then the discussion with that man, Evan, and the fa
ALPHA COLE'S P.O.V Selena. Selena is in my palace.My eyes thinned as I looked between the women in the dungeon and the soldier still lying unconscious outside. He had been carefully tucked away, and he had a single hit to the side of his neck. Like the edge of a dagger.That was Selena's signatur
SELENA'S P.O.V The dance troupe proceeded to the palace, and I joined, quickly learning their chants as we made the short journey to the palace.Soon enough, the palace loomed in front of us. I stopped for a second to catch my breath, my chest heaving. I still knew the palace like the back of my h
SELENA'S P.O.V I cleaned out the guns and daggers, laying them out on the floor in the room. I stepped back, my eyes taking in the weapons. Most of them were my hunting gear, as I have had no use for weapons in five years.The sun was already coming up, and tomorrow would be the full moon festival







