Chapter 62Unknown POV Cecelia slid against the door, her butt landing painfully on the hard floor but she could barely register the pain, too absorbed in her thoughts. Her heart ached, so terribly that she'd gladly trade physical pain for the one she was currently experiencing.She clutched at her chest, squeezing tightly for a bit of an assurance that she was still in her reality. It was difficult to swallow, almost impossible, as a huge ball was lodged in her throat, painfully pressing against her skin. The waterworks hadn't even begun, and she felt it might never stop once it began. She took a swig of the bitter alcohol, and another until the taste had her gagging. This was the only way she'd be able to escape from the hurt and betrayal she was feeling, this was the only way she'd heal. A sob finally escaped her lips but that one trail of a single teardrop soon turned to two, until she was full on bawling, the sobs racking her body violently. Amidst her sobs, she felt ashame
Chapter 63Selena's POV I squinted at the sunlight hitting my eyes directly from the open window. Groaning, I clutched my head, already stressed by the very minimal amount of sleep I got. Lily was at my side before I could say 'Jack'. "Come on, you need to get up", she squealed in excitement, pulling me up even amidst my protests. "What in the goddess name has got you in such a cheery mood?"I yawned, taking me time to stretch properly. "A very good news which I'm certain you'd be excited to hear", she grinned. "Go and take your bath and come down", she urged, ushering me to the bathroom. With another groan and a few more protests I finally caved, trudging to the bathroom while muttering to myself. I had stayed awake last night, thinking of ways to protect myself from Asher. It was even more difficult than I originally thought as not a single idea crossed my mind. "Aren't you done?", Lily called out. "We're waiting""I'm coming. Gosh", I answered, shutting off the shower head b
Chapter 64Selena's POV The journey was longer than I expected, or maybe it was just the impatience I felt at the thought of finally seeing Axel after such a long time. It was two weeks but it felt like an eternity. A long line of servants waited at the entrance of the pack house, rushing to help unload the vehicle trailing behind us. Axel was there too. The moment my eyes met his, I felt instantly relieved. We had an audience but my fingers twitched in desperation to hug him, touch him, kiss him, mold our bodies until it became one.Just a few feet away yet so far. "You came at such a short notice", Blake, Axel's Beta chuckled, dissipating the tense air swirling between the brothers. Asher takes a step forward, pushing me behind him before assuming a protective stance.Axel and I broke our stare, turning simultaneously to Asher. "What's wrong?", I tapped his back now shielding me.
Chapter 65Selena's POV I broke the hug. "I missed you so much", I huffed out. Axel fondly stroked my hair, making me lean into his touch. He grabbed my face, drinking in every feature before bringing his lips to mine. Once our lips met, I felt a smile bloom on my face. The kiss was slow at first, like we were both testing the waters after the long break. It didn't take much time to get used to, the effect still the same as the first. This time, there wasn't an innocent thought crossing my mind. All I wanted was him to be closer, even the clothes seem like it gave miles of distance between us. A pool of warmth settled in my stomach while my heart pounded mercilessly, dragging me to a breathless state. Using his lips and a thumb right below my mouth, Axel pried open my lips, deepening the kiss. I was so turned on. Axel snaked his hand behind my neck, turning my head back for a
Chapter 66Selena's POV I stirred from my slumber, the warmth from Axel still radiated into my pores, as his chest rose and fell. His hair was mussed, causing a smile to sneak into my lips at the thought of our blissful night. I untangled myself from him, trudging to the bathroom on my bare feet. I passed the wall clock, not bothering to throw a look at its direction until I came to a screeching halt. Axel had said he would leave just before dawn. Throwing a silent prayer at the moon goddess, I sneaked a look at the clock, almost melting at the relief I felt. It was still four am, which meant Axel should be leaving right about now to prevent anyone from seeing him sneaking off. I rushed to the bed, tapping him frantically. "What?", he murmured, groaning before burying his face back into the pillow. With a growl, I tapped him again, "Wake up, it's four am already.""So?"
Chapter 67Selena's POV "I think the Alpha sent you some money. It's right on the table next to the bed", Lily immediately said the moment I walked in. She wasn't in the bedroom so I beelined towards the walk-in closet, unsurprised to see her dutifully hanging up some clothes. "What are you doing?", I asked, joining her on the floor. "You'll get a cold. Wait in the bedroom for me, I'll soon finish up here."I couldn't pay attention to what she was saying. My heart thumped loudly and my hands still trembled at the thought of the celebration tonight. It was nothing but a stupid setup and I just happened to be the highlight of it, literally. I could ask Axel for help but there wasn't much he could do without revealing he was well aware of everything happening. Then, it'd raise suspicions. Why was the Alpha and his brother's fiancée close enough to share such a groundbreaking secret? In the end, ther
Chapter 68Selena's POV Turns out, it was more difficult to sneak out of a crowded pack house where everyone basically ignored your existence on a normal day but suddenly had so many questions about a duffel bag. We had a few close calls. No, a lot of close calls. Lily was basically hyperventilating by the time we were in the car and out of the house. We couldn't comment on how crazy it was back in the pack house because the driver is a servant too. He pulled up to the dress shop, while Lily and I leapt out, sighing in relief the moment we were inside the shop.We pleaded with the driver to return in two hours and with much convincing, he rode off. "Okay. So, where to?", Lily asked, her eyes peeled for anyone who might recognize us. I thought deeply, realizing the only place I could get something about my birth parents was back in my step family's house. "I think I'll drop by my step parents", I
Chapter 69Selena's POV The orphanage home was an almost run down building with chipped paints and leaking ceilings. The children were huddled in a corner, each clad in warm clothes against the incoming storm. It wasn't fancy in any way but the aura was that of warmth and goodwill. "How can I help you?", an elderly woman appeared, a small smile on her face as she addressed us. "Umm, I'm looking for the boss around here", I provided, staring at her expectantly. "Why? Is there any problem?""No. I just need to ask a few questions concerning an adoption years ago", I blurted out, wondering if I had revealed too much. "Then you've come to the right place", she smiled. "Come on."Lily and I trailed after her limping form until she stopped at a door to presumably an office. "Come in"We walked in after her, settling ourselves on the brown leather couch after she permitted. She sat heavily on th