CHAPTER 82Selene’s POV“I love you, Selene.”The words shattered something in me.My chest rose and fell in shallow jerks, but I couldn’t move. I couldn’t even speak. I stared at Riven like I didn’t know him at all, because maybe I didn’t.I opened my mouth, but before I could speak, loud footsteps came from behind.Riven’s expression hardened instantly.“They’ve found us,” he whispered.I turned, but it was too late. I could hear them, Lord Valmort’s men running towards our direction.“I’ll handle them,” Riven said, already backing away. “You run. I’ll find you.”“I don’t care what happens to you,” I hissed. “Not anymore.”He paused, pain in his eyes.I meant it, every word.I was still standing, staring at where Riven had just left. I couldn't help it, I just couldn't. He betrayed me, he made his choice. I breathed in deeply and suddenly turned when I heard the voice behind me.“Running again, Selene?”I froze.Slowly, I turned and there she was.Hayley.Leaning against a tree like
Chapter 81Selene’s POVI turned over, Caleb was beneath me, my elbow digging into his neck.“How dare you?” I growled. “You killed Jaxon. You murdered Riven. You poisoned Dark.”My fist slammed into his face. He tried to speak, but I wouldn’t let him.“Why did you do it?” I demanded, punching him again and again until blood spilled from his nostrils and dripped from his lips. “Why?” I shouted, finally releasing my grip on his neck.“Selene…” he gasped, coughing violently.I seized his shirt and yanked him out of the cell. “Selene, wait—” he pleaded, but I paid deaf ears to his voice.“I’m not Lord Valmort’s son! I was sent!” he screamed, and I halted, my grip loosening.“What?” I narrowed my eyes on him. “Trying to play games now? You think I’ll fall for one of your pathetic schemes?” My voice was cold, my eyes ablaze. I bent low, grabbed his throat again. “Who sent you?”“Ri…Riv…en…”“Riven?” I dropped him suddenly. “Is this a joke?” I punched the side of his face, and he shrieked,
Chapter 80Author’s POVKillian stood face to face with Beta Night Fury, fury burning in his eyes. Nearby, Dark fought fiercely against Lilliana and the soldiers from Silbercrest. “You betrayed me… for a woman,” Killian growled, his entire body trembling with rage. His claws extended, and in one swift leap, he lunged at Night Fury with a snarl, aiming to slash his throat.Night Fury twisted at the last second, narrowly dodging the attack. The two shifted fully into their wolf forms, circling each other with their teeth bared and ears pinned back, growling.“You've always been foolish, Killian,” Night Fury spat. “You murdered your own father. And you think you're worthy of the Alpha title?”With a sudden burst of speed, Night Fury lunged forward and raked his claws across Killian’s side. Killian was knocked to the ground with a painful yelp, but he didn’t stay down long. He forced himself back up, blood dripping down his flank.“My father was a biased man,” Killian growled, pacing. “I
Chapter 79SILVER CREST PACKAuthor’s POV“The hostage has been brought, my Alpha.”Alpha Amarah sat elegantly, one leg crossed over the other as a maid meticulously filed her nails. She gave a small nod. “Take me to him.”The guard bowed and led her to a frigid underground cell. On the floor, bruised and bound, lay Alpha Raymond. At the sight of her, he lunged forward with a snarl, clawing the air between them, his teeth bared in rage.Amarah didn’t flinch.She watched him, her expression cold as she circled him slowly.“We lost the Bottle of Life because of you,” she said. “When Selene threatened to throw it, you could have stopped her. You should’ve given her what she wanted, then seized it later. But no—” she clicked her tongue in disappointment, “You chose to hide it from the council. What was your aim, Raymond?”Raymond's breathing was ragged, his eyes burning with fury.“You know better than anyone that Valmort is only using us,” he hissed. “He wants the bottle for himself, to
Chapter 78Author’s POVLilliana pushed open the door to Killian’s room, pausing in the doorway with a soft smile curling at her lips. Her gaze stayed on Killian for a while. Then she stepped inside, her hips swaying side by side.“Miss me?” she murmured as she reached him, her arms snaking around his neck.Killian stared at her. The strong scent of her perfume almost blocking his nostrils, he wanted to push her off, but he didn't. He managed a smile, and gently removed her arms away from his neck.“Let’s have some fun. I know you love it,” she cooed, her hands sliding over his chest, her eyes brimming with false affection.Killian turned his face away. “I’m not feeling too well,” he said, his tone low.Lilliana’s expression shifted instantly, her expression changed with concern written all over her face, so convincing it unnerved him. Killian couldn’t tell if it was real or just another performance in her endless act.“Oh my, Killian. Why didn’t you say something?” she gasped, her ha
Dark’s POV“That doesn’t mean I’ll take advantage of her love.”Havana stood across from me, her arms folded beneath her chest.“I care for her, Havana,” I continued, “More than I thought I ever could. If it means never breaking this curse… I’ll live with it. I’d rather be cursed beside her than free without her.”Havana’s gaze softened slightly, but she said nothing. ******Morning came, everything seemed normal.I walked out of my room and made my way to check on Silas. Dara was awake, seated beside him, gently patting a cloth to his forehead. Silas still hadn’t opened his eyes fully, but his chest rose and fell with calm breaths.“How is he?” I asked.Dara looked up. “A bit better.”I nodded. “Have you seen Selene?”She blinked. “No… she hasn’t come to check on him.”My brows furrowed. “Are you sure?”“I’ve been here all night.”I turned and walked out.I found Havana in her room, packing her clothes needed for laundry.“Where’s Selene?” I asked.She looked up. “I haven’t seen her