Mag-log inSeleneI froze as cold fear shot straight through me, instantly wiping away any sleep left in my eyes.My heart pounded against my ribs so loudly I thought he might hear it. I slowly turned my head toward the small entrance, looking past Allie’s trembling shoulder.Outside, the moonlight filtered through the trees, showing a tall figure walking back and forth. In his hand, the wicked hunting blade caught the pale light.Max was just a few feet away.“I know you’re out here, Selene,” his voice called out through the dark. Dry twigs snapped under his heavy steps. “You can’t hide forever. And your little friend isn’t going to save you this time.”Allie pressed herself back against the cold cave wall, barely breathing. She looked at me with wide, terrified eyes, waiting for me to make a move.We were trapped. The cave was tiny and had only one way out— right where Max was standing. If he walked in here, we had nowhere to run.I looked down at my cut palm, then back at Allie, who was shaki
SeleneThe sharp blade sliced across my palm as I grabbed it with my bare hand to hold it back, screaming as blood gushed over my fingers.I fought with everything I had, pushing upward against him, but Max kept pressing down, his eyes crazed as he forced the point closer to my chest.Clunk!A sharp stone slammed directly into Max’s back with a loud thud.He grunted, his grip loosening as he turned around in shock. Taking advantage of the distraction, I scrambled out from under him, clutching my bleeding hand to my chest.I turned my head back and caught sight of Allie standing a few yards away, her arm reeled back as she threw another heavy rock right at his chest."Go!" Allie screamed frantically, gesturing wildly at me to run. "Get out of here!""Allie, no!" I sobbed, but she didn’t listen. She turned and ran toward the trees, drawing Max’s rage away from me as he roared and charged after her.Torn between running back to save her and running to survive, panic chose for me. I bolte
Selene“Actually, I need to head back in,” I said abruptly, pushing myself up from the grass.Allie blinked, looking up at me in surprise. "Oh, all right. But... is everything okay?"I just stood there, unable to meet her eyes behind my mask. "Yeah. Let’s talk later."Without waiting for her answer, I turned on my heel and walked back toward the pack house as fast as my trembling legs could carry me. My head was spinning as I rushed down the corridors and locked the door to our room behind me.Why? Of all the people in this world, why did she have to fall for Max? What on earth was she thinking?Panic and anger fought inside my chest. Part of me wanted to run straight back out there, rip this mask off my face, and throw the truth right in her face. I should just tell her everything right now. Maybe that would snap her out of this delusion and make her run far away from him. But I knew I couldn't. Not yet. It wasn't time, and breaking my cover now would ruin everything Alaric was plann
SeleneIt was Victor.A broad smile split my face as I quickly tapped the screen to accept. His bright, energetic face filled the display instantly."I knew you missed me," Victor teased, his dark eyes sparkling. "That's why I had to call.""I really did miss you," I confessed, my voice softening as I pulled the phone closer.His cheerful expression faltered just a second, a quiet shadow passing over his features. "I found a picture of my mom today. I couldn't help but stare at it... and then I started missing her all over again. Is there any update about her?"My throat tightened, a sudden ache settling behind my ribs as I looked at his hopeful face."No updates yet, Victor," I said gently, offering him a reassuring smile. "But we will find her. Remember what I told you? Alpha Alaric found some clues, so you don't have to worry. We're going to bring her home."Victor let out a soft breath, his eyes shining. "I wish I could hug you right now. Thank you so much, Selene.""You're welcom
Selene The smell of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling butter pulled me out of sleep before my eyes even opened.I stretched lazily on the bed, noticing the empty space beside me, and followed the delicious scent down the hall. I ended up at the small kitchen attached to our quarters, a space we rarely used.Alaric was standing by the stove, a spatula in hand, and his back turned to me."Oh, wow," I chuckled softly, leaning against the doorframe. "Why are we cooking now?"He glanced back over his shoulder, a warm, easy smile spreading across his face. "Good morning.""Good morning," I replied softly.Walking up behind him, I wrapped my arms around his waist and rested my cheek against his back, holding him in a back hug. "Surprised to see you here. Are you actually preparing breakfast?""Sure am," he said, turning slightly within my hold. "Let’s eat together here today."I nodded, resting my chin on his chest. My mind drifted back to the chaos of yesterday, and the quiet fear that ha
LioraI burst into Elias’s office, my breath coming in ragged, panting gasps.Elias barely looked up from his desk, his brow furrowing in annoyance. Max was standing near the window, a glass of whiskey in his hand, his posture relaxed.“Elias! You have to listen to me!” I cried out, slamming my hands onto the desk. “Selene is alive!”Elias sighed, slowly setting his pen down. “Liora, stop this nonsense. You’re talking crazy.”“I’m not crazy!” I screamed, my voice cracking with desperation. My eyes darted to Max. He hadn't said a word, but his grip on his glass had tightened so hard his knuckles were turning white. He was watching me like a hawk.“She’s alive!” I pressed, my heart beating wildly against my ribs. “Alaric has been hiding her! He locked me in a storage room to cover it up!”“Alaric?” Elias scoffed, shaking his head. “Selene is dead, Liora. Max ended her months ago.”“I have proof!” I shouted.I whipped out my laptop, my hands shaking so violently I could barely type. The







