LOGINSELENA'S P.O.V We made it back to the room just after the sun set. I noticed how the staff watched us and giggled, and it only made me laugh. I went from being the cast out mate to the woman the entire pack was rooting for.It was both crazy and relieving. Evan opened the door for us and then stepped away. Alpha Cole stopped and turned back to hik, his eyes darting across the younger man's still swollen eyes."Since you won't listen to me about leaving, how about you come in, let me feed you and take care of that swelling?"Evan looked unsure, but the minute he looked at Alpha Cole, he nodded. I wasnt sure if jt was because he couldn't being himself to say no to Alpha Cole or if Alpha Cole just didn't look like he was about to accept anything less than a yes as an answer.Alpha Cole nodded, then walked forward, his hand still holding mine. I followed, and Evan followed a little behind, his eyes mostly trained on the floor.The door locked behind us, and Alpha Cole walked straight tow
SELENA'S P.O.V "I will dry your hair off, then call the nurse to redo the dressing."He nodded and leaned back on the bed. "I feel very... spoilt."I chuckled, then covered the distance to him and pulled his cheek. "That is cause you are.""Oh please," he said, trying his hardest to look stern. He only succeeded in looking like he was trying hard not to laugh which... we both knew he was.I sank the towel into his hair, then gently massaged. He pulled me closer till I was standing between his legs, my body pressed up against his face.He let his hand run up and down my body over the robe, before he finally let his intrusive thoughts win. It took one tug, and the robe fell open.He rested his head on my stomach as I tried his hair off, while his hand ran up and down my skin, like he needed the warmth to make sure that I was real. That I was right there.I let the beauty of it all set into me, my eyes closing one too many times when his fingers touched a part of my skin that was far t
SELENA'S P.O.V A knock came on the door, and I let go of Alpha Cole to turn towards it. Evan opened it but didn't come in. He stayed by the door, just enough to let us see him."David and his crew are here to see you, Alpha. Do you think you are able to see them?"I turned to Alpha Cole, who nodded slowly, then rested back. "I am fine. Let them come in."Evan closed the door behind him for a brief moment before the door opened again, and David walked in, followed by all five of the fashion designers.All of them carried a slightly somber expression that mostly cleared up the minute they saw Alpha Cole."Alpha," David said, then covered the distance to him, his eyes looking almost wet. "I was so scared. The invincible Alpha looking like that? I wanted to go and yank out every fucking hair from the scalp of that bitch!"I broke into a laugh. "That makes us two. I wanted to do it too.""Right?" He said, turning to me. Alpha Cole kept a small smile on sand said nothing.He had never been
SELENA'S P.O.V I stayed with Evan till he felt strong enough, and I watched as he slowly withdrew behind his normal cold persona.I have seen him break down like this exactly twice, and each time, I hated the way I couldn't even bring myself to hate it. I should feel threatened the eay I felt about Sylvia. Instead, sometimes, I caught myself wondering if my love held a candle to Evan's objectively.It was an almost sickening thought."You should go be with him," Evan finally said, pushing himself to stand on his feet. He extended a hand to me, and I took it, my fingers wrapping around his.He sighed as he pulled me up, his eyes meeting mine once we were on equal footing."Will you be okay?" I asked, holding his hand still. He didn't pull it away either.He nodded. "Of course. I am a man. I will do well on my own."I smiled, then leaned up and kissed his cheek. His eyes widened with the gesture, but I didn't give him enough time to question it before I turned and walked away, closing
EVAN'S P.O.V.I watched Selena feed him, her hands careful. He had a blush on his cheeks throughout, and when he finished the plate and she leaked to him and kissed his forehead as a reward, he looked almost like he had been handed the entire world. It made me both want to bury myself underneath the grounds I sttand on, and yet, go on my knees and pledge my allegiance to them both.I felt the tears sting the back of my eyes, and I stepped back a little to let myself breathe through it. It didn't work much, but at least I couldn't see his blush as closely.Selena stood up and put the plates away, then turned to me with a small smile."Here."I nodded and took the towels from her. I walked to the bathroom first, my heart so treacherous it managed to convince me that this was something. That this could mean something wven if it was just to me.I soaked the towels in hot water and carried the bowl and the towels back. Selena had carried a robe, the bag of toiletries I brought, and a dress
SELENA'S P.O.V My fingers sfted through Alpha Cole's hair again and again, sometimes dragging through his scalp, other times just passing through.Evan cleared his throat. He stood awkwardly close to the door, his hands clasped tight behind him, his eyes fixed on Alpha Cole. I looked down at Alpha Cole.His eyes were closed, and he didn't even seem to notice. In the face of unattainable love, it was easy to hate someone like Alan or Sylvia. But for someone like Evan.. sometimes, I felt almost like an imposter."Do you..." Evan started to say, and I watched how hard he had to convince himself to year his gaze off of Alpha Cole. "I was thinking, do you need a towel? Warm water? His... skin is all bloody."I looked down at Alpha Cole. His eyes fluttered open, and he gave a small, weak smile. "That would be perfect, Evan."I gently moved and adjusted Alpha Cole till he was lying back on the bed, a small sigh escaping him. I registered the moment Evan turned and walked away, leaving us bo
The sun was already setting. The feast for the night had been laid because no one could bear being idle. I had taken charge of the hunt for tonight because I needed to subdue. To take my anger out on something.And yet... they were still not back."Mummy? Aunt Mila and Aunt Lily are still not back.
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







