LOGINSELENA'S P.O.V It took way more than thirty minutes before we were both able to leave the bed. What started as a joke, turned heated, then funny, and then Alpha Cole rested his head on my stomach, and before we knew it, we were dozing off again.Now, I watched as he put up a shirt, his hair still damp from the quick shower he took, his eyes hidden behind strands of thin, wet hair."Won't you come down with me?" He asked, turning to me and cutting into yet another reverie about how utterly beautiful his back was.I looked up, then gave a small shrug. "I could come watch you choose a suit."He gave a small laugh. "Don't you intend to attend my birthday?""Of course, I do," I said, pushing myself to stand. He covered the distance to me before I could say another word.His hand settled on my waist, and he leaned down, gently nuzzling his nose against my neck, his breath warm against my skin."Then come pick a dress," he whispered. "We are supposed to wear matching outfits, aren't we?"I
SELENA'S P.O.V My eyes fluttered open, and my lips parted as I let out a small exhale. It felt like I had just woken up from a rather ambitious dream, my body more relaxed than it had felt in days.I could feel the warmth of fingers in my hair, the steady presence below my cheek, the way my brain knew it was Alpha Cole before anything else.I looked up. He was still sitting, my hand still wrapped around his waist, but he was leaning back on the bed, his eyes closed. His fingers were still in my hair, and I closed my eyes just so I could savour the feel of it."Awake?"I gave a small laugh, my hands tightening around his waist, my face nuzzling into his stomach."Not yet," I answered, then gave a small laugh. "How did you know?""Sensed you," he replied.I looked up again, and his eyes were open, watching me. His fingers had started to move against my scalp again."Come here," I whispered. He didn't hesitate. Just adjusted till he was lying right next to me, his eyes holding mine, his
SELENA'S P.O.V My face buried in his chest, a small sigh of exhausted relief ripping through me. He gave a small laugh, his hand rubbing down my wet back."Let me change you, okay?"I nodded, my eyes closed against his skin. I leaned my head up a little, my nose nuzzling into the small dip above his collarbone, a small shredder running through me.He let me nuzzle him as he gently peeled the dress I wad wearing off me. I felt the cold air against my bare, damp skin, but did not bother to look up or even move.He ran the towel he was holding in the other hand down my back, and he leaned back a little to let the towel run down my stomach and up my chest."You are shivering," he whispered, kissing the edge of my neck. "Let me put this on you."I pushed away from him, and he put the hoodie on me. It was large, warm, and smelled like him. He let the hood fall to my back, then pushed my hair out of it. "I will dry your hair," he whispered, kissing my cheek. I nodded, letting him pull me
SELENA'S P.O.V I sat on the edge of the bed, my dress soaked to my skin, my body slightly shivering. My mind kept playing that exact moment in my head. The way he had looked at me. The pain behind those eyes. I hated how my mind kept on. Bringing up comparisons of how he had looked before all of this. His laugh ringing in my ears, his kisses burning on my skin.I let out a small, choked sound, my hand covering my mouth, my body shaking hard. Slowly, I pushed myself to bed, still in the wet dress, still completely soaked. My legs curled to my chest, my arms wrapped tightly around them. I closed my eyes and tried my hardest not to think. Not torture myself even though it was becoming harder not to convince myself that I deserved it.A shiver ran down my skin, and I tightened my eyes even more, my hands wrapped around me protectively, my chest heaving hard.I wasn't sure how long I stayed there, listening to the rain pouring outside, but soon enough, the noise faded, and the exhaustion
ALPHA COLE'S P.O.V I watched Selena's back as she walked away, my chest feeling tighter than I wanted it to. I wanted to be able to turn my back. To be able to let her cleanly leave.But here I am, still pathetic, still foolish, watching her walk away like I have nothing better to do. I closed my eyes to stop myself from going after her, the rose thorn still deep in my palm, my breaths shuddering hard.I wasn't sure how long I stayed there. The rain came to a slow end against my skin, but I felt nothing. Not when she wasn't here anymore. Suddenly, a thick coat rested on my shoulder. I turned, my brows furrowed, my treacherous heart somewhat expecting it to be Selena, even though my nose picked up on the scent and knew it wasn't her."You are going to catch a cold, Alpha," Evan said, watching me.I nodded slowly and tightened the jacket around me. "I don't want to be in there yet."He nodded. "I can be out here with you for a moment if you want."I simply nodded. He adjusted so he wa
SELENA'S P.O.V I barely heard the rest of the things they said throughout the rest of the meeting. There was much less opposition now that Alpha Cole had made it clear just how little patience he had for their nonsense. I blinked as the council members stood up. I looked up, unable to even remember what had happened. Alpha Cole have a wave of dismissal, and they walked away. Sylvia stayed sitting, Beta Alan stood behind her couch, the two men stood where they were. "We have finalized everything, Alpha. We will start preparations immediately. Also, we have contacted the couture house in Silver fangs. They will arrive later, for measurements and your requirements." Alpha Cole simply nodded. "Good work, David. I appreciate you coming in at such short notice." The man, David, gave a small, almost shy smile. "You know I would stop whatever commitments I have for you, Alpha. You are that important to me." I raised a brow, and turned to Evan who looked almost annoyed. He met
ALPHA COLE'S P.O.V The council meeting was already making sure that no matter what I did, I would be in a bad mood. I leaned back on my seat, my fingers gently rubbing my temples, as I tried my best to keep the mounting annoyance in before I exploded on every single person in here."Alpha," Counci
SELENA'S P.O.V A second passed, and silence fell between us. Everyone had gathered around now, yet no one could say a word. Blackmoon. Alpha Cole. All of the things I ran away from.Jackson cleared his throat. He mostly did that when he absolutely needed to lean into his authority as one of the ol
ALPHA COLE'S P.O.V I watched the omega in front of me. The sun had set into the evening, and the palace was quiet. The room was dimly lit with only the bedside lamps. The omega was on the floor, his eyes half closed, his lips parted. He was fully aroused and completely unable to speak for himself
5 YEARS LATERSELENA'S P.O.V I watched Amanda run around the open field. Her hair was long, down to her back, but she had always ensured that I knew she wanted to keep it that way.I smiled to myself, my arms crossing over my chest. She was beautiful. Seeing her like this almost made me feel guilt







