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
CHAPTER 76Selene’s POVThe stars felt closer up here.I sat beside him, my knees bent and my hands folded between them. The wind brushed through his hair, and his eyes brightened even in the dark.“You said something about your mother…” I asked gently.He was quiet for a while.Then he said in a low tone, “She died the day I was born.”I turned to him.“She wasn’t supposed to,” he added, staring at the sky. “I wasn’t supposed to live either.”“What do you mean?”“She went to a strange woman. She said I wouldn’t survive the birth. My body wasn’t strong enough. So my mother made a choice to save me no matter the consequences as long as I live. But she died while giving birth to me.”I swallowed, a soft ache forming in my chest.“And… that’s how you got your curse?” I asked.He nodded once. “It was the price.”He looked down at his hands. “To survive, I had to be bound to it. The curse wasn’t just given to me, it became a part of me. It was the only way for me to live.”I didn’t know w
Selene’s POV I woke to the soft sound of birds and the golden glow of evening light slipping through the windows. My eyes fluttered open, and the memory hit me hard. I blinked rapidly. I was still naked beneath the sheets and then it all flooded back. His hands, his lips, the warmth of his skin pressed against mine. The way he whispered my name like it was something he never wanted to forget. It was peaceful and slow unlike what I expected, rough and full of sin. But this…. This was calm. “Oh Moon goddess,” I whispered, pressing a hand over my mouth, my face burning. The door creaked open. “You’re awake.” I turned quickly. Dark stood at the doorway, his shirt slightly unbuttoned, a small but rare smile curving his lips. In his hand, a cup steamed faintly. He walked toward me. I tugged the sheet tighter around my chest, my heart pounding for no reason other than the way he was looking at me. He handed me the cup. “Tea. It’s still warm.” I took it with both hands, gratef
Selene’s POVI woke to the soft sound of birds and the golden glow of evening light slipping through the windows.My eyes fluttered open, and the memory hit me hard.I blinked rapidly.I was still naked beneath the sheets and then it all flooded back.His hands, his lips, the warmth of his skin pressed against mine. The way he whispered my name like it was something he never wanted to forget.It was peaceful and slow unlike what I expected, rough and full of sin. But this…. This was calm.“Oh Moon goddess,” I whispered, pressing a hand over my mouth, my face burning.The door creaked open.“You’re awake.”I turned quickly.Dark stood at the doorway, his shirt slightly unbuttoned, a small but rare smile curving his lips. In his hand, a cup steamed faintly.He walked toward me.I tugged the sheet tighter around my chest, my heart pounding for no reason other than the way he was looking at me.He handed me the cup. “Tea. It’s still warm.”I took it with both hands, grateful for something
CHAPTER 74Selene’s POVWe arrived just before dawn.My legs ached with every step. But I didn’t care, Silas was alive.Dark carried him, his arm supporting the weight without effort, but I saw the tension in his jaw. He hadn’t said a word since we escaped from Alpha Raymond guards.As soon as we stepped into the territory and near the main house,“Silas!” Dara’s voice cracked as she ran.Her eyes were red, her face pale, but the moment she saw us, she broke into tears.“Dara,” I said quickly, stepping in front of her. “He’s alive. He’s hurt but he’s alive.”She sobbed, reaching to touch his arm as Dark passed. “Thank you, thank the moon goddess. I almost thought we'd lost him. I thought it would be too late.” Dara said between sobs.Dark took Silas straight into one of the rooms and lowered him gently on the bed.“Havana,” he called and she rushed into the room. He turned to her as she entered, “can you treat him?”She nodded immediately. “I’ll do my best.”He gave one short nod, the
Chapter 72Selene's POVI reached inside the Dark Howl palace. Everywhere was in disarray, maids running around and any guards who tried to stop were killed by me instantly. I looked around each room and still I couldn't find Silas. Then, I saw a maid, leaving a room with a blood stained cloth on a tray. I entered the room but it was empty. I furrowed my brows looking around. I walked towards a curtain ahead and pulled it over. I froze when I saw Silas.He was tied to a chair, bloodied and barely conscious. His face was swollen and his shirt torn and soaked.“Silas!” I cried, rushing forward.But I stopped, because I wasn’t alone.Alpha Raymond stepped out from a corner.“How sweet,” he said, smiling. “You found him.”I backed up slightly, my eyes scanning the room.There were at least five guards.One stood behind Silas, a knife held tightly against his throat.Alpha Raymond raised a brow. “I said I’d let him live. But only if you give me the bottle.”My breath caught.“You never