تسجيل الدخولSELENA’S POV I paced around my room, hugging myself tightly with my heart racing so fast. The sun was setting second by second, but I didn't care. I was tired. I was angry. I needed to be away from there. Before Rowan showed up or even my parents."I will not be forced into accepting Lucian," I growled under my breath.The thought alone sent shivers down my spine. I had to get out of the house before I was forced to make a decision I would regret for the rest of my life. Darcy was the only one watching me apart from the staff at the house. That gave me a glimmer of hope that I could convince her to let me leave the house.I took a deep breath and strode out of my room, barely even trying to keep up the poker face. She was sitting on the living room going through a fashion magazine, holding a cup of herbal tea. Of course, she looked up when she saw me. "You finally decide to come out of your room?" She raised her eyebrows at me. “I thought you were going to keep yourself locked in t
LUCIAN'S POV Billiard balls had hit against each other on the full length of the palace game room pool table, but my mind was elsewhere. I leaned my stick against the table, gazing at the eight ball poised on the rim of the corner pocket. Persuading Selena was even harder than winning a shot.‘That's because you are not doing anything to persuade her,” Mark yelled at me.‘If you have a good idea to convince her into accepting us, then speak up. If not, shut the fuck up.’He has been urging us to go see our mate but I ignored him because it was not the right time to pressure her.I had been waiting for years to find her, I wasn't thrilled that she didn't want us too but what could I do? I had been thinking about it since she left."You're not focusing," Ezra pushed my shoulder, pulling me out of my thoughts. "You've missed two easy shots. That's not like you at all."Damon scored another shot then raised his eyebrow. "The unbeatable Prince Lucian losing at pool? What's wrong with you
SELENA’S POVStanding at the entrance was my brother, Rowan Ravenwood, the future Beta of the Moonbound pack. His suspicious eyes bored into my soul, weighing me down. He was so much like my dad, the same hard face, same steel gray eyes, same stance of strength.“What are you two gossiping about?” he said with his baritone voice.Darcy got up to respond, but I quickly said, "Why are you here? You weren't supposed to return until next weekend."He closed the door and grinned. "I came back early so I could spend more time with my baby sister before she became the Queen of Lunaroria.” He pinched my cheeks.I became sick inside as I looked down in embarrassment. This was supposed to be a respectful moment for our family, but I blew it. I didn't even have the gut to glance at him. Darcy glanced at me before turning to Rowan. "Rowan, there’s something you need to know.."I circled my arm around her. "Darcy, don't…”But she shoved my hand away in a hard kindness, but a gentle firm face. "He
SELENA’S POVI entered the living room to be greeted by the clinking of glasses and laughter. My elder sister, Darcy lay across the couch, and her two friends, Freya and Celeste sat opposite her. They both straightened up when they saw me."Look who finally arrived! Spent the night out with the future King, I suppose?"Freya grinned. "Our very own Luna Queen. Or, I guess, now you can be addressed as Your Majesty?"I attempted a smile and half-laughed, trying to catch their vibe. "Don't be ridiculous. It was too late to come back home, that's all."Darcy rolled her eyes teasingly. "Oh, Selena. Everyone knows what you've been up to. The entire pack is discussing the news. Don't even attempt to act like that tension between you two isn't as clear as the sun."I hunched over the armrest, my chest thudding. Every sentence was like a punch to the gut."You see," Freya continued, turning her entire body to face me. "We were talking last week about how good it'll be when you're Queen. Those o
SELENA’S POVI was still on the kitchen counter, Lucian in between my legs and his arms around my waist when I turned to look at him.Caius.He was in the doorway of the kitchen, his eyes on me, his anger blazing. I was trying to catch my breath, but Lucian didn't move from his position. His cold eyes strained harder and glared at his brother.‘This was completely wrong. Things were not supposed to end up this way.’I placed both palms on Lucian's chest and pushed him back slowly. "Let me down," I breathed.His eyes darted to mine and softened. He nodded and backed away from me. I descended from the counter, stiff feet on the cold floor, my pounding heart. I could feel Caius's glare still upon me as if a massive weight weighing me down."So this is your next option," Caius growled. "You and my brother."I did not say a word. I could not.Lucian moved closer to me and placed his hand along the curve of my lower back. "She owes you nothing."Caius scoffed, though his tone wasn't nice. "
SELENA’S POV"Where in the hell am I?"Woke up to light streaming through windows. Sheets too soft and I could feel that the bed wasn’t mine. Then the memories of the previous night started flooding in; Caius rejection, Daniel trying to force me into his car and then…My eyes widened in horrorNo.I tossed off blankets and sat up, my heart thudding hard in my chest. I took a good look at the room, it was big and masculine. Black curtains, dark wood grain furniture, his scent lingering in the room, pine and denser.Lucian. I was in Lucian’s place."Go to him," she whispered. "He's our mate."I ignored her.No, there was no way we could be with him. He is dangerous. He killed Caius and me.I went down the stairs, my foot engulfing me in fear. Memories of yesterday spun around in my head, mocking me. I pushed into the kitchen—and halted.Lucian stood in front of the stove, shirtless as he flipped something in a pan. His muscles flexed with each movement with his tattoos peeking out from







