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
I woke up to an empty bed, and the evidence of last night's passion strewn all around the room. My clothes were on the floor, and Alpha Cole's white shirt was standing out amongst the black ensemble.My legs trembled, and my body felt used, and ached everywhere, in the best way possible. My brows
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
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







