Semua Bab THE SLAVE THAT STOLE THE ALPHA'S HEART.: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Selena's POVThe pain started at midnight.I woke with a gasp. My hand flew to my belly. The baby was moving. Too much. Too fast."Selena?" Ian's voice was groggy. "What's wrong?""I think—" I stopped. Took a breath. Another wave of pain. "I think the baby is coming."Ian was on his feet in an instant."I'll get the healer. Stay here. Don't move.""I'm not going anywhere."He ran.I lay in bed. Breathing. Counting. The pain came in waves. Steady. Growing.I was scared.But I was also ready.---Razor's Voice"Selena, you can do this.""I know.""You're strong.""I know.""You're a Wrath.""I know.""Then breathe. Just breathe."I took a breath. Then another."Okay," I said. "I'm ready."The healer arrived minutes later.She was calm. Professional. She checked me. Nodded."It's time," she said. "The baby is coming.""I know.""Are you ready?""I've been ready for months."She smiled. "Good. Then let's do this."The pain was unbearable.Wave after wave. Crushing. Overwhelming.I screame

Selena's POVThe messenger's words echoed in my head."He's coming for Hope."I clutched my daughter tighter. Her tiny body was warm against my chest. She was sleeping. Peaceful. Unaware of the danger."He will not touch her," I said. "I'll kill him before he gets close."Ian grabbed his blade. "We need to move. Now.""Where?""The stronghold. It's the only place we can defend."I looked at Hope. Her small face. Her tiny fingers."Then we go," I said. "Now."---Razor's Voice"Selena, you're shaking.""I know.""Because you're scared.""Terrified.""Of losing Hope?""Of losing everything.""You won't lose her. Not while you're breathing."I pressed Hope closer."I'll die before I let him touch her," I said."I know. That's what makes you her mother."---We moved through the pack house.Warriors scrambled. Weapons were gathered. Supplies were packed.I held Hope in my arms. She was still sleeping.Ian was beside me. His hand never left my back."We're going to be okay," he said."You

Selena's POVThe nursery door was open.I stood in the hallway, staring at the empty crib. Hope's blanket was crumpled. Her favorite stuffed wolf was missing. The window was cracked.My blood turned to ice."Hope," I whispered.No answer.I ran inside. Searched every corner. Every shadow.She was gone."IAN!"He burst through the door. His face was pale."What happened?""Hope. She's not here. She's gone."Ian crossed the room. Checked the window."The latch is broken," he said. "Someone forced it open.""Who? Who would take her?"He didn't answer. But I saw it in his eyes.Mason.---Razor's Voice"Selena, breathe.""I can't. She's gone.""We'll find her.""Where? How?""The tracks. Follow the tracks."I looked down. Small footprints in the dust. Leading to the window."Razor—""Follow them. Now."I climbed through the window. Ian followed.---The footprints led through the garden. Past the flowers. Into the forest."Hope," I called. "HOPE!"Silence.We ran. Through the trees. Over

Selena's POVDawn broke over Silvermoon.I stood at the gate, watching the sun rise. Hope was asleep in my arms. Ian was beside me.Kael had left at midnight. He promised to return with more warriors. More allies. More hope.But I couldn't shake the feeling that something was coming.Something dark."Selena."I turned. Raven was behind me. Her face was pale."Raven," I said. "What's wrong?""I need to tell you something.""What?"She stepped closer. Her eyes were red."I'm leaving."I felt my heart drop."Leaving? Where?""The mountains. The village. I need to go back.""But we just got you back.""I know." She took my hands. "But I need to find myself. I need to heal. I need to—" she stopped. Took a breath. "I need to be alone."I pulled her into a hug."I understand," I said. "But promise me you'll come back.""I promise.""And promise me you'll be careful.""I'm always careful."I laughed. It was small. But real."You're impossible," I said."Says the one who runs into battles with

Selena's POVThe great hall was packed.Warriors. Elders. Families. Everyone had come. They'd heard about the prophecy. About the shrine. About the coming war.I stood at the front. Hope was in my arms. Ian was beside me.Raven stood to my left. Kael to my right.The room was silent."Thank you for coming," I said. "I know this is sudden. I know this is scary."Murmurs rippled through the crowd."But we have to face the truth. The Grand Alphas are coming. They want to destroy everything we've built."A voice called out. "What do they want?""Power," I said. "Control. The old ways.""They want to bring back slavery?""Yes."The crowd erupted."We won't go back!""We'll fight!""We'll die first!"I raised my hand. The room fell silent."I know you're scared. I'm scared too. But we have a choice. We can run. We can hide. Or we can fight.""Fight!" someone shouted."Fight!" another echoed.The chant spread. Voices rising. Fists pumping."Fight! Fight! Fight!"I felt tears pricking at my e