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Selene's POV I was deep in a dreamless sleep when a knock startled me awake. Groaning, I rolled over, barely opening my eyes. My first thought was that it must be one of the maids. Slowly, I dragged myself out of bed, shivering as my bare feet hit the cold floor. Whoever it was, they were persistent, knocking again before I even reached the door.“I’m coming,” I muttered, annoyed, as I turned the handle and opened it.To my shock, standing on the other side was Ronan’s mother. Her cold, piercing eyes met mine, and before I could even greet her, she pushed past me, walking into the room with the air of someone who owned it.“Close the door,” she said curtly, not even sparing me a glance. My heart pounded in my chest as I obeyed, shutting the door and turning to face her. She stood in the center of the room, her arms crossed, her presence filling the space with an unspoken authority.“How did you meet my son?” she asked, her voice sharp and to the point.I opened my mouth to answer, bu

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Ronan's POV The day was a blur of meetings, reports, and conversations, but my mind wasn’t in the room for any of it. Selene was all I could think about. The sight of her in that maid’s uniform, the resigned look on her face played on a loop in my head, making it impossible to focus.My mother had crossed a line, and I couldn’t shake the guilt that I hadn’t done enough to stop it.“Alpha Ronan?”I looked up to see my secretary standing at the door, her expression professional but tinged with concern.“It’s time to head home,” she said. “You have dinner with the other alphas and their sons this evening.”I nodded, dismissing her with a wave of my hand. Standing, I grabbed my jacket and briefcase, but as I walked out of my office, an idea struck me.On the way home, I made a quick stop at a card shop. It was a small place, tucked between a florist and a café, but it had what I needed. I browsed the aisles until I found the perfect card simple, with an elegant design. Inside, it read: I

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Ronan's POV I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the cufflinks on my tailored suit. Tonight was important, a dinner with the leaders of the other clans. It wasn’t just a meal—it was a stage, and I was the main act. The title of Supreme Alpha came with scrutiny, and every action, every word, would be dissected by those attending. A knock sounded at the door, and my father walked in. His presence always carried an air of authority, a reminder of the legacy I was expected to uphold. "Ronan," he began, closing the door behind him, "tonight is critical. The other clans will be watching you closely. You need to be on your best behavior." I turned to face him, straightening my tie. "Don’t worry, Father. I have no intention of embarrassing our family. I’ll speak with respect and maintain order." His eyes scanned my face, searching for any sign of doubt. Finding none, he nodded. "Good. Remember, their respect isn’t given it’s earned. Show them why you were chosen as the Supreme

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Ronan's POV I knew Keiran was playing a game, and he was trying to get to me through Selene, but I'm going to make sure he fails. I stood staring at all of them as they cleared their throats thinking of questions to ask me. Luka looked more uninterested in having this conversation or involving himself in this meeting he was probably forced to attend and it's not surprising to me. Keiran looked me in the eyeball and stood on his feet the same while adjusting his jacket; he had this smug and quirky smile on his face as he did that. and immediately, I knew he was going to try to set me up for anything possible tonight. I turned around and looked at my dad. He had a smile on his face and gave me a little thumbs up, “Go on Keiran.” “Taking up an important role like this is not the main issue as we all know_” Keiran paused, turning to look at everyone present in the room. “The main question is how well and how far are you willing to go to protect our kind. We are losing our kind

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Keiran's POV Nelly got out of the car immediately we drove into the vast compound. I knew she was angry but she had no right to feel hurt or say anything concerning what I did back there. “What's wrong with you, don't tell me you're angry at what I did over there?” I asked and she laughed dryly, turning around to look me in the eyes. “I can't believe you're asking that. I know I'm just a puppet in your hands, yet you didn't see the need to respect my presence. You blew everything on my face right there and made me feel worthless_” she swallowed hard, licking her lips in the process. “You really like her? Huh?” She asked but I wasn't trying to give her any reply. At least she didn't deserve any reply from me. She was bought by my father to be my puppet and that is what she will remain till I say otherwise. “I get it you're not going to say anything because I don't deserve an explanation from you. If you'll excuse me I would like to rest for the remaining part of the night.

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Selene's POVThe warmth of the sun pried my eyes open, its golden rays stretching across my bed. My brows furrowed as I turned toward the window. I distinctly remembered shutting it last night, ensuring the drapes fell thick and heavy against the glass. Yet now, they swayed gently as if someone had drawn them open.A prickle of unease crawled up my spine. Instinctively, I turned over, and that’s when I saw her.Ronan’s mother.She stood near the foot of my bed, her gaze sharp and unwavering, studying me like a puzzle she had almost solved.I sat up instantly, the sheets pooling around my waist. "Do you always make it a habit to walk into people’s rooms uninvited?" My voice was steady, but irritation prickled beneath my skin.Her lips twitched into something resembling amusement. "Sit up properly. I need to speak with you."I scoffed, pulling my legs up and resting my arms over my knees. "The fact that you own this house doesn’t mean you can waltz in here whenever you please."Her

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Nelly's POVI was already standing outside when I saw Keiran’s father step out of the house, his expression unreadable as he made his way toward his car. His movements were slow and deliberate, like a man who had just made a tough decision but felt no remorse about it.I glanced toward the front door, expecting Keiran to come storming out any second, but he didn’t. That was when I knew.House arrest.A smirk curled on my lips. Not the first time. His father had done this before, locking him inside like a caged beast when he deemed Keiran had gone too far. And judging by the way he walked out with that composed, almost smug look, Keiran must have royally pissed him off this time.I made my way into the house, stepping over shards of broken glass and the remains of what was probably an expensive vase. The maids were huddled at the far end of the living room, their faces pale with worry, their eyes darting between Keiran and the mess he had created.Keiran stood in the center of the d

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Selene’s POV I fastened the last button on my tunic, adjusting the sleeves as I glanced at my reflection in the mirror. The morning had been slow, my mind still circling around Ronan’s mother’s words from earlier. I know who you really are. The statement had sent a chill down my spine, but I hadn’t had the energy to dwell on it. Not after last night’s argument with Ronan. A sudden knock on my door pulled me from my thoughts. I frowned, turning toward the sound. Who could that be? I walked to the door and opened it to find a maid standing there, flanked by two guards in dark uniforms. Their expressions were blank, unreadable. “The Luna requests your presence,” the maid said in a clipped tone. I crossed my arms. “And what exactly does she want?” The maid hesitated, eyes flicking toward the guards before settling back on me. “She didn’t say. We are only to escort you.” A slow, tired sigh left my lips. I already knew better than to refuse—Ronan’s mother seemed like the type to g

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Ronan’s POVI stepped out of the car, slamming the door shut with more force than necessary. The sound echoed in the open space, drawing the attention of a few bystanders. Just a few feet away, several black SUVs were parked in a neat formation, each one exuding a silent but intimidating presence.A man dressed in a sharp black suit approached me, his posture stiff, his expression unreadable.“Welcome, Alpha Ronan,” he greeted, giving a slight bow of respect before gesturing for me to follow.I frowned. Where the hell am I?“Where’s my mother?” I asked, scanning the surroundings. She was the one who insisted on this visit, yet she was nowhere to be seen.“She won’t be joining us,” the man replied vaguely.I exhaled sharply. “And what kind of place is this?” I demanded, glancing at the massive structure before me. It was sleek, towering, and exuded an air of authority.The man barely reacted to my tone. “This,” he said, his voice level, “is what you could call the White House for wo

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Ronan’s POV The room was filled with powerful figures from different clans, their gazes sharp and expectant. Some were familiar, others complete strangers, but all carried an air of authority. I wasn’t comfortable here. Not even a little. The tension in the air was thick, the kind that came before important revelations. I was still wondering why my mother had sent me here alone when my father stood up and made his way to the front. I watched him carefully, my unease growing. “Father,” I called out, stepping forward slightly. “Why am I here? What is this meeting really about?” He met my gaze, his expression unreadable. “You’re about to find out everything, including the situation surrounding Selene.” Selene? My body stiffened slightly. What does Selene have to do with this? He turned his attention back to the gathering and began speaking. “As you all know, forces are troubling our clans,” he said his deep voice commanding attention. “But what I am about to reveal is more tha

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