Chapter 41Unknown POV Elsa threw her hairbrush across the room, watching in satisfaction as it hit a wall, clattering loudly on the floor. She took deep breaths to prevent herself from screaming aloud in frustration. Another carefully crafted plan was ruined and it was all because of her nuisance of a stepsister, Selena. She was certain that this time, she'd be able to snag the alpha. The plan was simple: force herself on Axel, have sex with him and do everything in her power to have his seed in her. If she declared she was with child for him, they'd have no choice but to make her his wife. Not that she planned on giving birth so soon. She'd get rid of the fetus before it even has a chance to develop. Why did Selena have to walk in at that time? And why did Axel care so much about Selena that he rushed after her to explain himself? Why did Selena have the exact look on her face when she caught her with Ethan? A look of pure betrayal and hurt. There were so many questions but El
Chapter 42Selena's POV "Well, what did he send?"Lily peeked over my shoulder, the excitement prominent in her voice. "I don't know. I won't open it either", I resolved, carefully dropping the small box at the side of my bed. In all honesty, I was dying to see what Axel had sent as a gift but I also needed to feign anger. I completely believed his story, but I wasn't ready to admit that I got upset without first hearing him out. This was the first gift he had ever sent, and I was internally dying of curiosity. "Why?", Lily whined. "I thought you were busy", I nudged her away from me, slowly dragging her to the door. "Wait", she tried negotiating. "You wouldn't drag me out, would you?"Smirking at her dramatics, I pushed her outside, shutting the door with a slam and clicking the lock in place. "You're so cold hearted", she complained from the outside. Smiling, I walked back to the bed. The gift was wrapped but I could tell it was a small box. Unraveling the packaging slowly,
Chapter 43Axel's POVBlake and I sat hunched over the table, discussing in low voices. My mate still hadn't reached out to me and I wondered if she was still upset. I didn't blame her though, I'd be upset as well if I found her in such a compromising position with any guy. I checked my phone for the fifth time in the past minute.Blake was already glaring, an annoyed expression on his face. "What?", I questioned, throwing him a confused look."You're not paying attention to what I'm saying", he pointed out. "You've been checking for phone for as long as I walked in here""Sorry. I'm listening, please go on"He threw me a blank stare, shaking his head in refusal. "That's what you said the last time and the time after that"I sighed, leaning back. "If you want to make a call or something, just go do it. I'll wait""Nah. I can't. She isn't picking up and she's ignoring my calls", I blurted out, running a hand through my hair."Who? Your mate?"Nodding, I pushed my chair back, standin
Chapter 44Selena's POV My fingers absentmindedly traced the delicate markings on the necklace now hanging on my neck. I was deep in thoughts, a million whys and what ifs lived rent free in my head and it was driving me insane. Even after sitting here for hours, there was no logical answer to my question. The last time Asher behaved in such a nice manner, it barely lasted for a few minutes before he began his usual snarls and snide comments, but now, it was different. What did he want this time?"Are you still thinking about Prince Asher's visit?"Lily's voice brought me back to reality. "Well, yes. I can't help it. It's so worrisome that he was in here a few hours back", I fiddled with my fingers. "It's almost so creepy that I can barely forget about it""Well, don't worry too much. Maybe he had a change of heart and resolved within himself to be nicer?", she shrugged, making me throw her a blanket look. Asher would never have a moment of sudden 'repentance'. "Just listen to ho
Chapter 45Selena's POV It was crazy just how impressive the human fight or flight response could be. I couldn't run from Ethan's steel grip but I could try to fight even with the fear in my body, I still attempted to resist him. I watched as the tiny buttons on my shirt gave way, revealing my bra clad breasts and bare skin. Ethan leered at my exposed body. I gathered the pieces of the fabric that was still on my body, shielding myself from him."What makes you think you're so special?", he took tentative steps towards me as I crawled away from him. My wrist burned from where he had been gripping and I felt my blood run cold at the possibility of what he could do. Even after years of dating him, I had never experienced this side of Ethan and now, I couldn't tell the miles he'd go to cause me pain."I was the only one on your side when every other person hated you and treated you like trash", he screamed. I only kept silent, refusing to speak. "Now, you're living in some fancy pla
Chapter 46Selena's POV I haven't said a word since the incident with Ethan. Not to Axel, not Lily and definitely not Asher. I felt detached from everyone and everything. I felt jumpy and I could swear I felt ants crawling up my skin the moment someone touched me. Lily and Axel had kept her distance, but Asher kept close, acting all nice and fussing over me even when I recoiled from his touch almost every time. The elders had gathered, discussing in hushed voices as they repeatedly threw glances my way. Axel looked nervous and worried. Honestly, the place was a mess. Soon after, Axel, Asher and the Elders filed out of my chambers, heading to the meeting room. I was growing fidgety as I wondered what they could possibly be having a meeting about. Lily took two steps towards me. "I know you're nervous and probably wondering what that is about", she began. "I'll sneak around and see if I can eavesdrop then I'll come right back and report to you", she promised, walking out and shut
Chapter 47Selena's POV It was safe to officially say I was royally fucked. Axel was not willing to reveal our relationship and I couldn't do it for fear of the unknown. If I revealed he was my mate, he could reject me in front of everyone. I wasn't willing to risk that. I felt betrayed by him, and I wondered how he could still be relentless even after everything we've been through. His brother is to be my husband come first light and I was absolutely reviled. "Are you sure you're okay?"Lily was sitting at my side, rubbing a comforting hand down my back occasionally. "I'm fine. Thanks", I gave her a small smile, one that didn't quite reach my eyes. "I just can't believe he'd sit still and watch as Asher and I are wedded", I shook my head in shock. "It's repulsive""What will you do? I'll help in any way I can"I had contemplated running away, leaving the Night Reapers pack and never looking back. But, all my life I had been confined in the house of my step family, and after comin
Chapter 48Axel's POV Blake stood still by my side, unmoving. I had been sitting in the same spot for quite a while, thoughts swirling and racing. I felt ashamed of myself. I wasn't even strong enough to protect my mate and now, she was to be with someone else. My brother. "Don't beat yourself up over it", my beta comforted me. "You can't do anything about it""She's my mate and I can't even do anything to protect her. I have to give her to my brother to ensure no harm comes to her. I don't deserve to be called an Alpha if I can't protect one person I treasure"Blake sighed, settling next to me. "Can you stop? Not many people may know you as much as I do so I think I'm in the best position to say this", he started. "If you're giving her up, then there must be a really good reason for it. When you're able to get rid of all those threatening you, you'll get her back"I didn't believe his words, not a single one, but I grasped onto the hope that Selena would one day understand why we