“Even after lifetimes and silence, the moon never forgot the one it called its own.”ETHAN'S POVA decade had passed.Yet the ache in my chest hadn’t dulled.They built a statue in her honour_ Goddess Selene, the divine celestial wolf, the protector of the supernatural realm. The one who gave her life to save us all...The supernatural realm still bore its divisions, wolves, vampires, witches, fae but under my rule, there was peace. A fragile, hard-won peace. Even the human world remained undisturbed, safe behind the veils of our kind.But she wasn’t here to see it.Selene should have been the one on the throne. She should have been the one basking in the light of a world she saved.Instead, all that remained was a statue carved from lunar stone and enchanted jade, standing tall in the centre of the supernatural realm. It captured her perfectly_ her strong stance, her jade staff, her gentle, piercing gaze.I stood before it now, holding a bundle of lavender in trembling hands.It was
I leaned down, pressing my forehead to his. “Ethan, my love as long as I breathe… I will never let you die on me.”His body tensed in my arms. “Selene! No! What are you_?”“I haven’t told you my true wish,” I whispered, stroking his cheek tenderly. “It wasn’t power, it wasn’t peace. All I ever truly wanted… was for you to realise your dream. A world where all supernaturals live in harmony. Where there’s no more war, and you're there to witness it.”“No…” he rasped, coughing up more blood. “Selene_ please, stop_”I silenced him with a kiss.A kiss so soft it felt like a final prayer. One that carried everything I never dared to say... love, loss, longing… goodbye."Thanks to Iris, I can save you," I murmured against his lips.And I did.I leaned in, pressing myself into him. As our lips touched, I reached deep within my chest and seized the last thing I had left to give_ my divine core. Without hesitation, without regret, I gave it to him.It cracked.A shudder rippled through me as go
SELENE POVThe world around me faded into silence as Iris's final whisper disappeared.And then… the tribulation came.A loud rumble cracked across the skies, splitting the heavens. The air turned heavy and the clouds darkened above me like the gaze of an angry god.I opened my eyes.Thunder shaped like spears of starlight crackled and surged above.The Trial of the Gods had begun.Millanie raised her hand, summoning her shield as she stood over me.Claudio stepped forward, his silver eyes blazing, sword already dripping with his blood but he stood firm between me and Alexander’s monstrous form.Yennefer lunged.“I will never let you lay your filthy hands on her!” Millanie roared, her voice trembling. “Iris’s sacrifice will not be in vain!”With a crash of power, Demi Goddess Millanie clashed with Yennefer, their magic shaking the earth beneath them. Each time Yennefer tried to get close, Millanie struck her back, fueled not by strength but by a promise, one she would rather die than
"Selene." Iris called out softly."Yes", I answered."I have one last request," she said, her tone wrapped in something heavier than sadness."I'm listening," I breathed, trying to steady the tremble in my heart."I need you to give a message to someone."I didn’t have to ask who.“Demi-Goddess Millanie,” I said gently.Iris gave a small, nostalgic smile, her eyes falling to the floor."She’s the only one I’m indebted to. I’ll be leaving for good, and... I want to say a proper goodbye. So, please_"“I think Demi-Goddess Millanie would like you to do that yourself,” I interrupted softly.She looked up, startled at first with eyes filled with surprise... then peace."Thank you, Selene," she said, trembling, "for making me see this world in a new light... for showing me that true love isn't a myth... and for setting me free."Tears welled in my eyes before I could stop them.My breath caught in my throat as I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around her. “Thank you, Iris,” I whispere
'Iris!', I cried inwardly, desperate, breathless. 'What's happening to him ?!'. Her voice came in a terrified whisper, {Alexander’s soul is trying to merge with Ethan's. Quick, you must stop it!} A strangled sob tore from my throat. “No, no, no, please…” I leaned in, resting my forehead on his, cradling his face with both hands. “Come back to me, Ethan. Please,” I whispered. A golden shimmer sparked between us. Light spilt from my fingers and flowed into him. I could feel it... the resistance. A second presence inside him, clawing and anchoring itself deeper. I can hold it back... but for how long? I thought, biting down a cry. Ethan’s body trembled. His breaths came out as painful hitches. I focused every single power in myself on him. Behind me, the war still raged. I felt the magic thunder. I heard Alicia scream again. But I will not leave him. I will not lose him. “You promised me forever, remember?” I whispered shakily. “So don’t you dare leave me now!”
The minute Xander appeared, Iris called me in; I closed my eyes, entering my sea of consciousness. Seeing her caged, I felt bad, but I buried the feeling. "What is it?"I asked curtly, not willing to waste any time here. She raised her head slowly, looking at me, "I'm sorry about Ruby, " she said. "I don't need your pity". I retorted almost immediately. "I know, but you need me". She said and her words settled in on me. "Selene, this is not the time to be stubborn; if you don't listen to me, everyone you love will end up like Ruby!". "Don't speak like you actually care about my life and the people I love! You want your soul back! I'm sorry, but this is my life, and I can't give it away just like that! I am Selene and you are Iris! We are different!". I turned my back immediately not wanting to hear anything anymore. "You can't defeat them! You can't save Ethan from his faith! You can't ensure the protection of the supernatural beings out there, Selene... When will y