Selene’s POVThe old man with long beard looked almost like a half-completed wolf. He had a hunch back and hairs on his face. He didn't look human in some ways. The old man dipped the knife into the bowl and brought it out stained with something blue and slimy.I stared at him, confused, wondering what he was up to.He held the knife upwards, muttered something I couldn’t understand, and rubbed it on each side of my arms and then my forehead.My skin shivered at the feeling of the blue slimy substance.None of them said a word, just moving like they were under some kind of control.Then I felt the place I was chained to begin rising.They rose too, lifting their arms into the air and lowering them again.Could these be members of the pack?A door opened before me, and I felt myself, along with the platform I was chained to, moving toward it.The old man stepped forward, tore my skin with that same knife, and poured some liquid over the wound.I yelled in pain as the liquid burned my
Chapter 33Selene POVMy chest wouldn't stop hurting—the bond was snapping. I could feel it."Selene," Riven called, and I turned to him. I sat outside my tent with Riven while the others slept. It was my turn to do watch, and Riven insisted on staying with me."Are you okay? You look lost," he asked, and I nodded."Perhaps I'm just tired," I smiled faintly."You should rest. I'll—""No, there's no need. Thank you. I'm fine."He was silent for a while before grabbing the side of my arm, and the next thing I knew, my head was resting on his shoulder."Don't be stubborn now. I still took care of you when we stayed in the woods," he smiled."The moon is bright today," he muttered, staring up at the sky."Do you want to tell me why you hate Dark so much?" I asked.He looked at me, then back at the sky. "We once had an encounter many years ago. I hadn't met Dara or Silas then. I was just a lone rogue," he chuckled."Were you chased out of your pack at an early age?""I wasn't exactly chase
Dark’s POVI stood by the window, staring at my vast territory. I breathed in deeply, the absence of Sal sinking in.I groaned inwardly and turned to see my mother approaching me. I could barely hear her footsteps.“Are you sure you weren’t once a spy, Lady Havana?”She chuckled, walking to stand by my side as she dismissed her maids and asked them to wait outside.“I wasn’t, but I learned to be—for your mother, actually,” she smiled.I thought for a while before looking up at her. “Do you think she’d still be proud of me… after everything?” I asked, a hint of sadness in my voice.She placed her palm on my shoulder. “Luna Adeline would definitely be proud of you if she were here.” Lady Havana paused. “I just wish she were here right now,” she muttered.Lady Havana isn’t my mother, just as everyone thinks—but my nanny. She resumed caring for me after I lost my mother at a young age and refused to leave me when my father had me banished from the pack.“It’s been years. I don’t think my
Selene’s POVDara sat quietly, her gaze fixed on the map. She hadn’t said a word in the past hour. Riven leaned against the far wall, his arms crossed.“Do you want to sit this one out?” I asked gently.“You don't have to go with us, Dara,” Silas added, his tone softer than usual.She hesitated, her fingers tightening slightly on the map. “I’m going,” she said, her voice quiet but resolute.“Dara, are you—”“I said I’m going.” This time, her tone was clearer.She pushed the chair back and stood. “I need some air.”We watched her leave. I turned to Silas. “What’s going on with her?”He shrugged, picked up the map and stared at it for a long moment before replying. “Do you know why Dark wants that vial so badly?I shook my head.I glanced at Riven, hoping for answers, but he turned away without a word.No one wanted to talk. And I was starting to feel like I was the only one being kept in the dark.“I’ll go inform the others. We still need six more men,” I said, stepping out into the c
Selene POVThe clouds turned dark and rumbled—it was going to rain.Dark had given me a map, and we were to set out the next day at dawn.While returning to the room, Hayley appeared out of nowhere with an arrogant look on her face. She held some grapes, tossing each one into her mouth nonchalantly.Her eyes dropped to the scroll in my hand. I tried to walk past her, but she blocked my path.“I just want to have a word,” she said, then pointed at the scroll. “Can I see that?”“It’s confidential,” I replied. “If you’ll excuse me, I have other things to do.”She grabbed my arm just as I was passing her and leaned in to whisper in my ear. I looked up at her, eyes widening, while she waved and walked away with a smug smile. I stood frozen for a breath— stared after her until she disappeared, then grinned inwardly, pulling out the real scroll. Hayley had whispered that she knew of Dark’s plan to get an item—and in that moment, she stole the scroll.Like a fool, I let her take it. But the o
Selena's POVWhat the hell is going through Dark's head? I really don't know.He smirked with a dark chuckle. “I've seen men get jealous because their master is about to take in a new lady. I thought you would be too,” he said.“Well, I'm not that kind of person. Please, feel free to take in your chosen mate,” I said.Dark nodded, and we both finally returned to his room.Hayley's voice was loud and clear from outside. She continued to scream, threatening to call Lady Havana if they still refused to let her through.I could feel Dark's hesitation about her. He groaned and asked me to let her in.“Do you have any idea who I am?” she continued to bully the guards, not until I opened the door and she called Dark, thinking it was him.The guards stopped trying to restrict her as I stepped out. They bowed to me and made way.Hayley watched in disbelief and scoffed loudly.“You even respect him over me,” her eyes were red with anger. She wasn’t the calm type, and if this were Blue Moon, she
Selene POV“How dare you touch me, you filthy being,” she half-yelled.I glanced at the maid to leave.“You must be the chosen mate for Dark. Apologies for not introducing myself. I am Sal, a personal assistant to Dark,” I introduced.“Sal?” she called. “So you are the Sal.”“Excuse me, ma’am, but this our first time meeting.” I looked at her, confused.“How were you able to defeat him?" she muttered in a low tone. "I always knew that man was a weakling,” she rolled her eyes.“I heard of one Sal who helped one of the Eastern Packs during the attack with Blue Moon. So what they said was true, but you look small for a man with such honours.”I grinned. “You don’t judge a book by its cover.”She scoffed. “Nice. But I’ll soon be the lady of this territory.” She shrugged with that arrogant look. “We would have to be in good terms from now on. Besides, you’ll be answering to me too.” She flaunted her fingers right in my face, showing a white, shining emerald ring.“I got this from Lady Hava
Selene's POV“Throwing away my cover, you say? What if I get recognized?”“That’s actually true, but we have no choice right now." Dara said, her tone tense. "Dark might go on a rampage—he's totally furious and... he’s been asking for you."My heart skipped a beat.“But you don’t have to worry." She added quickly. "I told him you were sick.”I smiled briefly with a nod. “Let me get changed, then.”“Selene,” Silas called, stepping forward with a folded letter. “Lady Havana asked me to give you this.”Already knowing what it would entail, I took the letter and dropped it on the bed.“We’ll head to the hall. You just dress up quickly and meet us there,” Dara said, and I nodded again.I changed into a plain gown and tied on a mask, hiding my face.After breathing in deeply, I walked out. There were no men patrolling the area; they must've all gathered in the hall.Just as I thought, the letter stated Lady Havana’s concern regarding the task she had given me. I still had no idea how that w
BLUE MOON PACKAlpha Killian's POV“Come in.”Beta Nightfury walked in with a bow.I sat in front of the desk in my office with Caleb standing behind me.Nightfury glanced at him briefly before turning to me.“Alpha Killian, you were right. Those men you encountered were from Dark's territory.”My eyes stayed glued to the paper in my left hand while I tapped my finger on the table.I squeezed the paper and stood up, walking over to Beta Nightfury.“Why would Dark concern himself with other packs?”“My suspicions are perhaps the eastern packs pleaded for help from him,” Nightfury said.I shook my head and turned my back to him. “I doubt that. The eastern packs are too weak and scared to stand before Dark.” I paused, deep in thought for a moment. “But they definitely had help from Dark, so how was that possible?” I turned and slammed my fist against the table, making Caleb jerk in fear.“Alpha Killian,” a calm voice called from behind, and I turned to see Lilliana standing there with a