Selena ran to his arms and jumped into a hug. Her tears wet his shirt, which made Lucas really worried."Hey, what happened? Why are you crying?" he asked pulling her by the shoulder to face him."I… I'm just exhausted. This is too overwhelming to me, I can't do it.""Baby, come on. You can't think like that. It didn't even start, you need to be stronger than that. Tell me how it was." Lucas pulled her to the bed, and they sat on it to talk.Selena calmed herself down and told him how the ceremony was. She also told him about the conversation she had with Bryce before and after the event."Now it makes sense. You had a tough day. But it will get better with time. And when it's not, I'll be here to comfort you."Selena hugged him again and thanked him. She couldn't put into words how she appreciated him being there."When are we telling the packs about us? I mean… I'm scared to death they won't accept you and be mad at me." Selena said afraid."Wow! Why wouldn't they accept me?" Lucas p
The pack meeting was scheduled for dawn. Selena asked everyone to be there because what she had to say was really important.It was officially her first meeting after she became an Alpha. Everything was going smoothly during the first days as the new leader, and since Grandma's guests were supposed to arrive by the end of the week, the meeting couldn't be postponed anymore.So when the last ray of sunshine lighted the outside of the village, Selena found herself in front of everyone again.Every eye on her looked anxious and curious. They had no idea what the meeting was about."Good evening, everyone. I'm sorry to bother you today with another meeting, but what I have to talk to you is something that can't wait anymore." she started as everyone rejected her apology, like they didn't care to be bothered by her."I need you to pay a lot of attention to everything I'll say, and if anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer later, ok?" They nodded and she continued."First things f
The rest of the week passed like an hour, and when Selena realized, it was already Friday.She had so much to deal with during the last days, solving things related to the party, the allies, Lucas and Shane, that she could barely take any time to herself.All she was dreaming of was to go back to the beach house and spend the most incredible days with Lucas.But she knew that would take a while to happen again.The party was planned to start by dawn, but right after lunch time, she heard a noise coming from the gate of the village.She instantly knew the allies had arrived."Selena, come outside! They are here." she heard Grandma calling from the porch.Selena got up and rushed there. She met Grandma and a few others from the pack that were already in position to welcome the newcomers.And even though Selena was preparing herself to see a lot of people, she didn't actually think it was going to be that much.As they got closer, Selena lost count of how many heads were arriving. There w
The party was incredible. A lot of music, food, drinks and lively talks. Everyone was really excited to meet new people and with the idea of forming a bigger pack.They lighted up an enormous bonfire in the middle of the improvised dance floor, so everyone could dance around it and get warm.The sky was very cloudy, and at some time during the night, the wind started to blow in a different direction. Hidden behind the dark and heavy clouds, it was possible to see the full moon, imposing her majestic and breathtaking beauty.Selena finally had the chance to sit for a while, tired of walking around, talking to everyone and meeting the allies and the people from Lucas' pack.She grabbed a glass of beer and drank it all at once. Someone offered her some snacks, which she gratefully accepted.Then she started to examine the place carefully. Everyone seemed so excited and happy. She couldn't believe it was actually going smoothly, without any problems.Even Demi was around there somewhere, a
They got into a marathon towards the North Forest. The wind was now very strong and the weather was awful. Selena was pretty sure a storm was coming, but she didn't want to think about that. There was a lot on her mind already, and think about what could complicate things wasn't something she wanted to do.Everyone had shifted into their wolf forms and were walking together amongst the trees on the deepest part of the forest.Looking up, it was impossible to even see the sky because of the tall and robust trees. Lucas was somewhere in the front, leading his pack. Clifford was ahead of the allies, while Selena was guiding her pack. There was a lot of excitement and nervousness around, but they tried to stay positive. They were all fighting for something they believed in, so it was worth it.After long minutes of walking, the group sensed that the North Forest was a few steps ahead, but there was still no sign of Shane and his pack.Selena even thought that the information they got wa
Selena roared very loud, suffering at the lost of her friend.But she simply couldn't move. All the moments she passed with Gerard during her whole life came back like a blow.She wanted to cry so hard, but the tears didn't come out. She was numb.Shane looked at her, and she could sense the happiness he exuded from his eyes.Selena was about to go after him, but at that moment, she sensed some movement behind her back, and that took her attention away.She looked back and saw a wolf coming at her very fast. Selena didn't even have time to think of defending herself.While Selena tried to prepare for the impact, a wolf with cream fur came from her left side and knocked the wolf that was about to attack her, tossing him far away.Selena looked at the cream wolf and instantly recognized who it was. Those eyes couldn't deceive her.It was Demi. And she had just saved her.It took a while for Selena to comprehend what happened. And she did the best she could to show gratitude through her
"LUCAS!" she yelled inside her head one more time, and the white wolf lying on the ground opened his eyes slowly, but closed it again right after.Shane hadn't seen Selena yet. She was still behind the tree, and the caramel wolf was very concentrated on the wolf under him.What would she do?She had to take Lucas out of there and take him to Joseph immediately, but she had to deal with Shane first.He was saying something to Lucas, but she couldn't hear it. She was numb. All her senses were frozen, like she didn't know how to move or act anymore.Her mind was a mess. She still didn't believe Gerard was dead. And now she was seeing the same scene again, but it was Lucas this time.Lucas opened his eyes again, blinking slowly, trying to do his best not to turn his head in her direction. He could feel her presence there, although he was feeling very weak and dizzy."Baby, you need to stop him." she heard his faint voice inside her head, and that energized her like fuel on fire."Oh, my G
Shane looked at her for the first time in shock and scared. But he still had that look of contempt towards her.Those eyes never showed her anything but arrogance and scorn, like he was the most powerful person in the world.Selena felt his body getting heavier, like he was losing the strength to stay up. So she shoved her claws even deeper, thinking about everyone that had been killed because of that man.He wouldn't be able to do anything of that sort ever again. She made sure of that.When Shane's body collapsed on the floor, not able to fight back anymore, Selena shifted to her human form, to say the words she wanted to say before he died."I'm glad I'm the one that kills you. A woman that just wanted to live a simple life, in peace with humans. Your pride brought you here. You should have known that we are not better than anyone."Shane could barely keep his eyes open, and blood was coming out from his mouth."You can die now knowing that you failed. Your plan failed. Our species