LOGINThe chaos slowly sank into silence as Lyra was dragged away, while Rowan stayed where he was, surrounded by guards on alert.Sharp anxiety crept through Selina as she watched Rowan. His face was cold, stripped of all emotion, while two guards held Lyra tight. Lyra screamed hysterically, begging to be let go. Tears streamed down her face as her nails clawed at the guards gripping her arms.“Let me go!” Lyra screamed in desperation.Alaric ran toward her, trying to help, but before he could reach Lyra, three more guards grabbed him. He struggled hard, throwing all his strength into getting closer to her, but it was useless.“Alaric, help me, Alaric!” Lyra cried, reaching for him.“Kill her!” someone in the crowd shouted. Within seconds, the cry spread, and everyone was yelling the same thing.Lyra’s face drained of color. She staggered back two steps, terror filling her eyes, but the guards held her in place.“No!” Alaric shouted. “Raven, save her. I’m begging you!” he wailed, his voice
Thorne’s friends suddenly fell silent when they noticed someone behind them. Selina did not get the chance to turn around and see who it was before a very familiar voice spoke. It was Dorian.“The party’s already started,” Dorian said casually as he walked toward Thorne.Selina stepped away from Thorne and moved to stand beside Raven, letting out a quiet breath of relief. In front of them, Dorian hugged his father and wished him a happy birthday. Thorne returned the hug and murmured his thanks, while Dorian began greeting the other guests, including Raven and Selina.Dorian’s gaze lingered on Selina a little longer than it should have. Almost on reflex, Raven wrapped an arm around Selina’s waist and pulled her closer in a possessive gesture. Dorian only gave a thin smile before looking away.The interaction unsettled Selina, but she kept herself composed.“I’ve heard a lot about the pack members and how much Raven contributed during the virus crisis,” one of Alpha Thorne’s friends sai
On the day of Alpha Thorne’s birthday party, the house felt warm and thick with anticipation.“You look stunning,” Raven said, wrapping his arms around Selina from behind and brushing a kiss against her ear.Selina smiled. “You’re such a charmer, handsome,” she replied, giving him a playful wink.Whether it was the pregnancy or her overflowing love for Raven, Selina felt more flirtatious than ever. And Raven clearly enjoyed it.Raven turned her around in his arms. Those blue eyes slowly traced her from head to toe, darkening as they lingered.“You’re so beautiful. I want to devour you,” he murmured, sending Selina back to memories that made her cheeks warm.She shook her head and slipped out of his embrace. “We’re almost late,” she said, fixing her hair one last time before grabbing her bag.When she turned, she caught Raven staring at her back with far too much focus.“Raven,” Selina cleared her throat. His dark blue eyes widened slightly.“What? You’re mine. I have every right to en
The baby clothing brand was clearly visible inside the shopping bag. There was no way Alaric missed it. His face remained blank, but the look in his eyes betrayed shock and a deep, buried pain.A sudden wave of fear seized Selina’s chest. She instinctively wanted to step back, but Raven quickly placed his hand on her lower back, holding her in place.Selina swallowed and lowered her gaze. Her mind dragged her back to that horrific night, the night Alaric killed her child. He had not stopped, no matter how desperately she begged. She had told him she was pregnant, that she could lose the baby, but Alaric had not cared at all.Raven gave a short nod when Alaric approached them.“Congratulations,” Alaric said. He stopped at a cautious distance, his eyes fixed on Selina. That stare sent anxiety creeping all the way into her bones.Fear and unease wrapped tightly around Selina. She did not know why, but a strong instinct told her this man could harm her baby. The past had left a scar far d
Selina kissed Raven’s cheek while he helped her fasten her seat belt. The car eased out of the parking lot, leaving a warm, comfortable silence between them.“You look happy,” Raven said with an easy smile, his voice relaxed.Selina nodded, her face bright. She caught the smile on Raven’s lips, and it made her wonder about his meeting with her father.“I am. What about you? Are you okay?” she asked softly. Her hand slid over his on the gear shift.Raven squeezed her fingers, brushed a quick kiss over the back of her hand, then rested it on her thigh.“I’m fine,” he said, his voice rough.“Was he angry?” Selina asked quietly. Her chest ached at the thought that the grandfather of their baby might already be upset before the child was even born. In her mind, a familiar fear surfaced, that Raven’s relationship with their child might one day mirror what she had seen between Alaric and his own family.“He has no right to be angry,” Raven said firmly. “Don’t worry about him, sweetheart. For
A few days passed, and Raven kept taking care of Selina as if she were a child who might trip at any second.Selina did not blame him. Raven was just too worried about her. He did not want Selina or their baby to get hurt. Everything felt sweet and warm, but when they were on campus, Raven could not get close to her in front of everyone. So he watched from a distance, checking on her through their mental bond whenever he could.Strong hands suddenly grabbed Selina’s waist, and a pair of arms wrapped around her. Raven rested his face in the curve of her neck, breathing in the scent of her skin.“What are you doing?” he asked.“Making chicken pasta,” Selina replied. A soft moan slipped from her lips when Raven licked her neck.“I’m hungry,” Raven murmured, kissing her skin.“Two more minutes. It’s almost done. Can you set the table? Ahh, Raven, I’m not food,” Selina scolded, glancing sideways when he suddenly bit her.Raven just smiled like an idiot. “You are my food. After dinner, I’ll







