Selena’s POV I couldn't believe my eyes. I couldn't really phantom why I was seeing Zander in this dream. It's not like we ever met when we were kids. The first time we met was the day he saved me from the rogue.I mean, I'd understand if it was Tristan in this dream because he had been the complete nightmare in my life and he was related to why I could be having a fever dream about my dead mother and sister.I gently walked towards him, careful not to make any noise or trip him off. My heart thundered in my chest in fear because I didn't know what to expect from him. Around this time, all I knew about him was what the rumors said. That he was a wild monster cursed with a rabid wolf.I swallowed, hiking my basket up in my arms and trying to be very gentle and quiet as I inched closer. He suddenly turned and gazed at me, emerald green eyes the color of lush fields blinked up at me in uncertainty… and all that fear I had went flushing down the drain.There was something calm and soothi
SELENA'S POVI woke up to the sound of the morning birds chirping. It's a new day, but I feel the same as I did yesterday and the day before that. Exhausted. Broken. Humiliated.Every night since the feast, the alpha has invited me to his lavish parties, and each time he degrades me in front of his guests. I feel like a puppet, his toy to play with and throw away when he's done. I can't take it anymore.But today, I have a few hours to myself. I decide to do some laundry, something normal and mundane, to try and take my mind off things. As I'm sorting through my clothes, a small pouch falls out of one of my pockets.I bend down to pick up the fallen pouch, and my heart skips a beat as I recognize the intricate embroidery on it. This is the pouch that my mother gave me on my 15th birthday, a few months before she passed away. It's been years since I last saw it, and I never thought I would find it again.Curious, I open it up and find a small piece of paper inside. It's old and worn,
Selena’s POVI looked down at the small, shiny black seeds in my hand, feeling a mix of curiosity and suspicion. Nightshade was not something one kept on hand unless they had a nefarious purpose for it. And yet, here it was, in the possession of a concubine."What do you think, Ana?" I asked, holding out the seeds for her to examine.Ana leaned in, her bright green eyes scanning the seeds carefully. "Definitely nightshade," she said with a frown. "But why would a concubine have something like this?""Maybe she's planning to take out the competition," Roy chimed in with a smirk.I rolled my eyes at him. "Very helpful, Roy. But seriously, we need to figure out what's going on here."Ana nodded in agreement. "Maybe we should check her room for any other suspicious items."I handed her the seeds. "You do that. I'll keep an eye on things here."As Ana hurried off, I turned to Roy. "So, any thoughts on why a concubine would have nightshade?"Roy rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "She's obvious
SELENA’s POVI wake up with a heavy feeling in my chest, the events of yesterday weighing down on me. Should I tell anyone what I saw? I don't have concrete evidence to back up my suspicions, but at the same time, I can't just ignore what I witnessed. It's eating me up inside.After much internal debate, I decide to confide in Ana and Roy. They're both reliable and have proven their loyalty time and time again. I can trust them to keep my secret and help me gather more evidence if needed.I get dressed and quickly made my way to Ana and Roy, who were in the courtyard in the middle of a conversation."Selena! What brings you here so early in the morning?" Ana asks, noticing me first."I need to talk to you guys about something important." I reply, trying to keep my voice steady."Of course.""Guys, I need your help," I said, interrupting their conversation.I take a deep breath and begin to recount everything I saw the day before. Ana and Roy listen intently, their expressions growing
SELENA’S POVAs we approached the sick alpha's room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. This was the first time I was breaking into someone's room and it just so happened to be the alpha's."Are you sure this is a good idea?" Ana whispered, looking around nervously."We've already come this far to back out now," I reasoned.Roy, who was standing at the door with the duplicate key, motioned for us to come over. He inserted the key into the lock and turned it slowly, trying to make as little noise as possible.The door creaked as it opened, and we all held our breaths. But there was no sound coming from inside the room.As I sneak into the alpha's room with Ana and Roy, I can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia. The room looks exactly the same as I remember it from when I was a child. The only difference now is that the once strong alpha is now a shadow of himself, lying in bed and hooked up to different machines.I inspect the room, looking for anything suspicious, while
SELENA’S POV"But what is it about the alpha that makes you so bent on risking your life, Selena?" Ana asks.Her question pulls me into a distant memories. Happy ones and I begin to feel emotional as I reminisce about the alpha Ezra and Luna Thea's visits when I was a kid. "The alpha and luna has always been kind to me. They were familiar faces when I was growing up because they regularly came to my household to discuss treaties and agreements. The alpha always brought sweets for me, even though my mother had forbidden it."I smiled at the distant memory."And the Luna… She was so kind to me and my little sister, you know? She always brought us snacks and always tried to teach us to fight." I smiled sadly. "Thinking about it now, I probably should have paid close attention."Luna Thea had been adamant about our people learning to protect ourselves even though all we were known for was our beauty and healing, it was still important for them. I had looked at her at that time like she w
Selena’s POVI sat up in my bed as Ana burst into my room, looking frazzled and out of breath."Selena, you won't believe what I just heard," she exclaimed, closing the door behind her."What is it?" I asked, feeling a sense of dread settle in my stomach.Ana took a deep breath before rambling, "I just heard a rumour that Zander's exile might be revoked soon. Apparently, he's been peaceful and quiet lately and has learned to control his powers."My heart skipped a beat at the mention of Zander's name. The thought of him returning to our pack was terrifying… yet exciting."Are you serious?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Ana nodded, "I'm afraid so. I don't know how true the rumour is, though."I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief at the thought of Zander being able to control his powers. Maybe he had truly changed.His words made their way back to my memory. "I promise you, Selena, I will be a man that you can be proud of. I will learn how to tame my monster and come
Selena’s POVWe made our way to the kitchen. The kitchen staff was always a great source of information, so we figured we'd ask around and see what we could learn.As we entered the kitchen, we saw Kayla and Jesse preparing a large pot of soup, and they both seemed to be in good spirits. We approached them, and Ana asked, "Hey, have you guys heard anything about the exiled prince Zander?"Their faces wrinkled in fear and disdain, but just as they were about to go off on the prince, Alfie, the head chef walked in. He must have overheard our conversation because he spoke up immediately, "Excuse me, ladies, but I couldn't help but overhear your conversation."We turned to face him, curious to hear what he had to say. "What do you know about Zander?" Ana asked.The chef let out a deep sigh before he began, "I've been working in this mansion since Ezra was just a young alpha. I was here when Luna Thea gave birth to the twins. And let me tell you, Zander was the sweetest, kindest little p