LOGINSELENA'S P.O.V I took a long bath alone this time, my eyes closed, my palms pressed against the cold glass of the cubicle. The necklace sat on my neck, and I could almost feel his breath against my lips, my skin, my body.My eyes closed tighter as my mind drifted to Amanda. Could it be that Alpha Cole could feel the fatherly bond too?I stepped out, then grabbed a pair of dark leggings and tanktop, closer to what I used to wear back then when I was just a bodyguard with a hopeless crush. I put my hair up in a high ponytail, then wore the clothes and turned to the mirror.If the years hadn't shaped me in all directions, I would have passed for her.I sighed once more and put myself together, then walked out of the room. Alpha Cole had already gone downstairs for all the preparations regarding his birthday.I walked past his room, then down the balcony to the stairs."Are you content with what is happening right now?"I turned sharply, my eyes wide. Alan was standing behind me, his eye
SELENA'S P.O.V I woke up slowly, the way you would wake up when everything was right with the world and you were exactly where you needed to be and nowhere else.I let out a long sigh and turned, my chest heaving. I felt like I was floating. My body felt relaxed, my heart full, fuck, even my skin felt good.My lashes fluttered open, and the first thing I was were those familiar orbs of ice blue. Alpha Cole was watching me, a small smile playing on his lips. He was propped up on one hand, watching me like I was a display in his gallery. And maybe I was. At this point, I was anything for him."How do you look so good so early in the morning?"He chuckled, then brought his hand to gently push my hair back. I sighed, closing my eyes as his fingers ran down the edge of my face."The same way you do, baby." He kissed my forehead. "It's afternoon, however."My eyes widened. "I slept through the entire morning?""Mhm," he laughed, running his hand up and down my face. "You were basically p
SELENA'S P.O.V The sun had already set by the time we finally packed up. Alpha Cole came up to me, then pulled my zipper up. He pressed a small kiss against my spine before he pulled it all the way and stepped back."Thank you," I whispered, and he only smiled and took my hand.The gate was open when we reached it, and I turned to him, a laugh escaping me. He simply shrugged, his smile a little smug.We walked to the car, and he opened the door for me. I got in, and he closed the door behind me. He opened the back to put the basket in before he went around and got into the driver's seat. Instead of moving, he pressed a button, and the roof of the car gave way to open into the evening sky.I looked up, breaking into a laugh, as the evening breeze that I had just come out of gently caressed my face."It's beautiful," I said, looking down at him.He had leaned back on his chair, watching me, his eyes solemn. Without a word, he reached forward and took my hand between both of his, his e
SELENA'S P.O.V My eyes stung lightly from all the crying, and I rested my head gently on his chest, my eyes closing. His fingers pushed constantly through my hair, time passing by like sand through my fingers.I looked up slowly, then let out a small sigh. "You are forgiven, by the way."He laughed. "Thank you, darling."I sighed, then leaned forward, my forehead resting on his, my hands cupping his face. He was warm and solid under me, his hands gentle on my waist, his gaze soft on mine."I... I think we should eat."He chuckled. "Why?"I parted my lips to answer, only for my stomach to growl loudly, answering for me. We both looked down at the same time, and I felt an instant rush of heat everywhere."Understood," he said, trying his very hardest not to laugh. "We should eat."I got off his lap, and for a long minute, I just watched him pull the basket closer, then opened it.I broke into a laugh, and he stopped what he was doing to laugh too, his shoulders shaking hysterically, h
SELENA'S P.O.V Both Evan and Alan were by the car when we got down. Alan was saying something and carrying a large sheet. Evan was leaned back, his eyes hooded. He straightened the second we walked out, almost like he scented Alpha Cole before we made it out of the door.Alan turned, then straightened too, his eyes dropping to me for a moment."Alpha," one of the palace drivers said, walking forward just as both Evan and Alan did. "Are you going with a fleet? I will prepare the.. ""Give me the keys to the jeep."The driver's eyes widened for a bit, and he turned to Evan as if asking for help. Evan stepped forward, his brows furrowed."Do you need me to drive?"Alpha Cole simply shook his head. "Give me the keys to the jeep. I am going out alone."Alan moved forward. "I was going to come see you, Alpha. It's regarding the birthday celebrations and...""Save it for tomorrow and work on it with Evan for today. I will be off for the rest of today."Evan's lips parted, and he turned to m
SELENA'S P.O.V I woke up first. The drapes cracked just enough to let the bright sun rays filter into the room. I turned towards Alpha Cole.We had stayed up half the night talking about how we would go to the massive pack gardens today. He had said that it was now close, even though it was still in perfect condition. I smiled, thinking about it. It was my turn to take us both on a date.I got out of bed, resisting the urge to kiss him because I knew he would wake up. I went into his closet, then picked out a black ensemble from his wardrobe. I stopped, my brows furrowed. He wore black too much.I put it back, then combed through. He used to wear other colours, I was sure of that. If he hadn't thrown everything out in favour of these monochrome black, white, and greys, then the other colours would be somewhere.I searched through until I found a neat pile of clothes in one of the lower drawers. The first set was sage green, and I checked again until I found a sky blue shirt paired
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
Three events have shaped the woman I have become today.The death of my father, the seal that was handed to me as proof of my family's obligation to protect the alphas, and the day I was introduced to Alpha Cole. The first two had shaped my obligation to the pack, watching my father lose his life







