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Chapter 05

Author: Ava North
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-14 13:05:14

I stood there, frozen in a daze, the bustling crowd around us fading into a blur. Jax—no, Alpha Fenriz—smiled at me, that confident grin of his sending my heart into a frenzied dance. My mind was still grappling with the revelation that the man I had known as my best friend was, in fact, an Alpha of a powerful pack. It felt surreal, almost like I was living someone else’s life.

“Selene?” he prompted gently, tilting his head as if he were waiting for me to respond. I could see the flicker of anticipation in his eyes, and it unnerved me. What was he expecting? I barely even knew how to process what was happening.

I cleared my throat, trying to shake off the shock. “What do you mean ‘I’ll let her decide your fate’?” I shot back, my voice sharper than I intended. “What kind of punishment are you talking about?”

His grin widened, but I caught the edge of seriousness in his expression. “Roy and Shayla have been nothing but cruel to you, Selene. They deserve to feel the weight of their actions. It’s your choice, though. How do you want them to pay for what they’ve done?”

“Pay?” I echoed, the word tasting foreign on my tongue. My instincts screamed for revenge, but a small part of me hesitated. Part of me wanted to let it go, to rise above their cruelty. But the sting of their words lingered like a fresh wound. I clenched my fists at my sides, torn between vengeance and mercy.

I glanced past Jax at Roy and Shayla, still recovering from the shock of Jax’s identity revelation. Roy looked furious, his cheeks flushed, while Shayla wore an expression that mingled confusion and contempt. Their presence made my stomach churn, memories of their taunts flooding my mind.

“Let’s just leave. I don’t want to deal with them anymore,” I finally said, but deep down, I felt a simmering fire. I wanted them to feel what I felt—a painful reminder of their actions.

“Selene,” Jax said softly, his voice a balm against my turmoil. “You don’t have to carry their weight alone. You’re stronger than you know, and this is your moment to take control of your narrative. It’s not just about punishing them; it’s about reclaiming your power.”

His words struck a chord within me. Could I really do this? Could I take a stand and decide what happened next? I thought of all the times I had let them walk all over me, the moments I had stood by while they laughed at my expense. No more.

“I want them to know that their actions have consequences,” I declared, the heat of determination rising within me. “But I don’t want to destroy them. I want them to realize how wrong they were, how they’ve underestimated me.”

Jax’s eyes sparkled with approval. “That’s the spirit. Let them leave with a warning. They should know that you won’t be their punching bag anymore.”

I took a deep breath, feeling a surge of confidence. “Roy,” I called, my voice ringing out. He turned, still recovering from the surprise of Jax’s true identity. “I want you to remember this moment. You may think you’re untouchable, but you’re not. Your cruelty will come back to haunt you.”

His face twisted in anger, but there was a flicker of fear in his eyes too. Good. He should be afraid. “You think this is over, Selene? You’re nothing without me!” he spat.

I stepped closer, defiance radiating off me. “I was nothing with you, Roy. This is just the beginning.”

Jax put a hand on my shoulder, grounding me as I glared at Roy. “Now get out of my sight,” I said, my voice steady. “And don’t ever think you can walk all over me again.”

As Roy and Shayla stalked away, I felt a weight lift from my shoulders. The fear of their judgment had been replaced with empowerment.

“See?” Jax said, pride shining in his eyes. “You did it.”

I managed a smile, the adrenaline still pumping through me. “I guess I did.”

Jax took my hand, leading me further into the banquet. “There’s so much more I want to show you, Selene. You’re going to love it here.”

I was still buzzing from the confrontation, a mix of triumph and confusion swirling within me. This wasn’t just a night out; it was a turning point. As we walked through the elegantly decorated hall, I realized that my life was about to change in ways I never expected.

What did it mean to be engaged to an Alpha? Could I really embrace this new world?

Whatever lay ahead, I was ready to face it. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I had a say in my destiny.

And I wasn’t about to let anyone take that away from me again.

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