Serena’s POVRhett grabbed me just then, pulling me to his body which was warm against mine. He exhaled a sharp breath, pulling back slightly, but his arm remained protectively around my waist.Damien’s eyes flickered to his hands and then at my face and his entire body stiffened.“Serena.” His voice was low, rough, and unmistakably demanding. “Come here.”A shiver ran down my spine, but not from fear.Anger burned in my chest, simmering under my skin like an open flame.Before I could respond, another voice cut in.“Damien, enough,” Dorian said, stepping into the kitchen with his usual calm authority. His eyes moved between us, assessing the situation. He narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on Rhett’s hand on my waist. “Let’s not make a scene.”Damien didn’t even glance at him. His eyes stayed locked on mine.“I asked you a question,” he said. “Did you choose him?”Rhett scoffed. “Oh, for fuck’s sake..”“Serena…”“I caused the explosion,” Rhett admitted, rubbing the back of his neck wi
“Happy birthday, Serena”. I whispered to myself as the clock struck twelve. I smiled brightly, laying back on my bed. Today was a very special day for me. Aside from it being my 18th birthday, today is the day I will finally accept Logan, the soon to be alpha of our pack as my mate.My joy knows no bounds, my life has been tough since my mother passed away and my father decided to remarry, it has been nothing but hell. I was never a part of my family, I became a slave in my own house. Only because my father thought I was a burden to him for being a female, an omega worse of all.He has always wanted a son who will take over his position as the beta of our pack but since my mother had me before dying, he had hated my guts. And unfortunately for him, when he remarried, Victoria already has a daughter who he happens to love more than his own biological daughter.Logan was the only good thing that has happened to me, he was the only one who treated me right and cared for me. He would ofte
Serena povI stood frozen in the doorway, my eyes fixed on the scene in front of me. Logan, my fiancé, was lying on the bed, my stepmother Victoria cradled on top of him. My mind struggled to process what I was seeing. It was like a punch to the gut, a slap in the face. I felt like I was going to vomit.My mouth hung open in shock, my words stuck in my throat. I tried to speak, but all that came out was a stutter. "L-Logan... you're... She's my stepmother. How can you...!" I trailed off, my voice shaking with rage and hurt.Logan slowly sat up, with no look of guilt on his face. Victoria rolled her eyes as she got off the bed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "About time you found out," she said."How could you?" I spat, my voice venomous. "You're my stepmother. You're married to my father”. I yelled, before turning to face Logan, what shocked me most was the unbothered look he had on. Like he hasn’t done anything wrong.“Logan, how can you do this to me? I trust you so much, why!! An
Serena povI walked back into my room, wiping my tears. I couldn't believe what I had just seen. Logan and my stepmother, together. It was like a punch to the gut. I felt like I couldn't breathe.I collapsed onto my bed, feeling like my world was crashing down around me. I had trusted Logan, I had given him my heart. And he had thrown it away, for my stepmother of all people.I thought back to all the times Logan had told me he loved me, all the times he had promised to take care of me. It was all a lie. He had been using me all along.All I had to do was wait until my father got back, and let him see his so-called wife's true color. Maybe he would still love her. And the baby..? I was starting to doubt if it was even his.She’s three months pregnant. Could it be Logan’s? My heart sank even further. How long have they been sleeping with each other? If he had known I had nothing to offer him why did he stay with me for so long? Too hurt my feelings?And Victoria… She was old enough to
Serena’s povThe rain soaked my clothes, plastering them to my skin as I stumbled through the dark woods to the unknown. I wrapped my arms around my body as the cold night breeze blew around me, making me shudder. “…reject you, Serena Williams as my mate.” The memory haunted me, it was like a knife had been lodged in my heart. How could he do that to me?“From now on, there’s no place for an Omega like you in my pack anymore ….hereby banished from the pack…never step foot in here again…”. Logan’s voice rang in my ears, cold and venomous. Those eyes, I remember how he had stared at me, cold and emotionless. My heart twisted painfully as his words echoed in my head. A loud crack snapped me back to the present. I spun around, my heart racing with fear. It was dark and I didn’t know what monsters hid in this forest. I was just a poor Omega“Hello?” My voice shook, but it was swallowed by the rain. Shadows moved between the trees. A glint of metal. A laugh…low, cruel, and far too close.
Serena’s povThe Alpha needed a nanny? I could do that! This was my chance.“What is it?” The man asked upon noticing that I had stopped walking.“The alpha,” I whispered. “He’s looking for a nanny?”He narrowed his eyes on me. “It’s not your concern.”“Why not?” I lifted my chin. “It’s a job, isn’t it?” If it was going to give me food and a roof over my head, then I would do it!A soldier behind me scoffed. “You think you can walk into the alpha’s home and care for his heir?”. "I have nothing left to lose," I shot back, “please let me try."The men glanced at each other.“Are you sure about tha…”My voice steadied with conviction. “I’ll apply for the position. If I’m accepted, I’ll have a place.”^^^^^^^^^I glanced at the huge mansion in front of me. The golden, heavy double doors of the estate was carved with intricate symbols.I swallowed hard as I crossed the threshold into the grand hallway. I was suddenly feeling out of place.Once I was inside, my gaze swept around the long cor
Serena’s povI bit my lip, feeling small and out of place in front of him. “I..I think I’m supposed to be examined before the interview,” I stammered.He studied me for a moment before offering a gloved hand. “Come here,” he said gently, his tone leaving little room for argument.There was just something about him that made my skin tingle and that made me hesitate. He must’ve noticed my hesitation because he gave me a small smile beneath his mask. “Don’t worry, it’s just routine.” With a small nod, I stepped closer, my fingers curling nervously at my sides. “I don’t want to be any trouble to you, sir.” He chuckled softly, a sound that was both warm and mysterious. “Trouble?”. His icy blue eyes sparkled in amusement. “You don’t strike me as the kind to cause trouble.” I couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at my lips, but I quickly hid it. “I’m not.” He gestured for me to sit on the examination table, and I obeyed, my pulse racing. “What’s your name?” “Serena,” I whispered.
Serena’s povMy new room was beautiful, far beyond anything I’d ever imagined, it was nothing short of luxurious. The bed was large and soft with fluffy white sheets that made me want to sink into them immediately. The walls were painted in soft cream tones, Elegant drapes hung from the tall windows, and warm light from a crystal chandelier bathed the room in a soft glow. I took a deep breath, the subtle scent of lavender and vanilla soothing my nerves. I didn’t have anything except the dress I was putting on which looked horrible, but fortunately, my new job hadn’t just come with shelter and food, it had come with clothings which was nice and beautiful.Although not what I used to wear, but beautiful nonetheless. I decided to take a look around. The housekeeper had been in such a rush when she showed me the room that I barely had time to ask any questions. Still, I was here, safe for now, with a job that might just be my fresh start. I peeked into the room next door which I had b
Serena’s POVRhett grabbed me just then, pulling me to his body which was warm against mine. He exhaled a sharp breath, pulling back slightly, but his arm remained protectively around my waist.Damien’s eyes flickered to his hands and then at my face and his entire body stiffened.“Serena.” His voice was low, rough, and unmistakably demanding. “Come here.”A shiver ran down my spine, but not from fear.Anger burned in my chest, simmering under my skin like an open flame.Before I could respond, another voice cut in.“Damien, enough,” Dorian said, stepping into the kitchen with his usual calm authority. His eyes moved between us, assessing the situation. He narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on Rhett’s hand on my waist. “Let’s not make a scene.”Damien didn’t even glance at him. His eyes stayed locked on mine.“I asked you a question,” he said. “Did you choose him?”Rhett scoffed. “Oh, for fuck’s sake..”“Serena…”“I caused the explosion,” Rhett admitted, rubbing the back of his neck wi
Serena’s POVA sharp, ear-piercing alarm blared through the kitchen, followed by the sudden hiss of sprinklers activating above us. Cold water rained down, soaking me instantly. My breath came fast, my heart still racing from the shock of the explosion. And Rhett…he was still on top of me. His arms were braced on either side of my head, his golden eyes searching mine as if trying to determine if I was hurt. His body was pressed so close to me, heat radiating off him despite the icy water soaking through our clothes. I ignored the way my breath hitched at the proximity and shoved his chest away. “Rhett…get off me!” He blinked, seemingly snapping out of his daze before shifting his weight and rolling to the side. I scrambled up to my knees, reaching out to check for injuries. “Are you hurt?” I demanded, scanning his arms and torso. He smirked. Even with water dripping from his dark hair and soaking his shirt, he had the audacity to look amused. “Aww, Serena, you do care about
Serena’s POVThe moment the maid gasped in exaggerated horror, I knew exactly what was coming. I had come to the kitchen to take my food that afternoon, but the way she clutched the empty jewelry case to her chest, trembling as if she’d just witnessed a murder, made it clear, this was not a coincidence.“The former Luna’s brooch is missing!” she cried, her voice thick with feigned distress.The other maids immediately fell silent, their gazes darting around the room, searching for someone to blame.I didn’t have to guess who their target was.Their eyes landed on me almost immediately.Winnie and the maid must’ve planned everything with the rest of the maids who obviously hated me for what they thought was me seducing the Alphas.I felt it before anyone said a word, the heavy weight of accusation pressing against my skin, wrapping around my throat like an invisible noose. Then one of them finally said it.“I saw her,” a younger maid spoke up, hesitation laced in her voice. “Serena l
Serena’s POVMy hands trembled as I stared at the photograph. Dorian’s stepmother, the previous Luna!But why was she dressed as a maid? Something about the picture sent a chill through me. It wasn’t just the unsettling look in her eyes or the fact that this photo had been tucked away in an old book.It was the feeling in my gut.I felt as though my presence in the Brokenmoon Pack might not have been a coincidence after all. As though it has been arranged for me to be the Alpha’s nanny…My grip on the photograph tightened. It couldn’t be…the moon goddess wouldn’t play such sick and cruel games with me.I refused to believe it… at least not without proof. I pulled out my phone and took a picture of the photo, and quickly sent it to Sophie before sending a message.‘Can you tell me about her?”Three dots appeared on the screen almost immediately. “Luna Victoria? Why?”I didn’t know what to tell her. I couldn’t tell her that it was because I thought we were similar in some ways.“I
Serena’s POVShe studied me for a moment, her sharp gaze unreadable. “Have you noticed anything different lately?”I hesitated. “Different?”Her lips pressed together in thought before she finally said, “No one has tried to harm you recently, correct?”I blinked at the unexpected question. Now that she mentioned it… I realized she was right. Except from early, Winnie had been distant from me. Before, I had always been wary of the other maids. They whispered behind my back, gave me extra work, and some weren’t afraid to get physical when they thought they could get away with it. But recently, things have changed.Winnie and the others had confronted me, yes, but they hadn’t threatened me. And no one else had dared to lay a hand on me.The realization sent a shiver down my spine.Someone had ordered them to leave me alone.“Who…” I swallowed hard. “Someone made them stop?”The head maid gave a small, knowing smile. “Who do you think?”I couldn’t think of anyone, but there could only be
Serena’s POVShe studied me for a moment, her sharp gaze unreadable. “Have you noticed anything different lately?”I hesitated. “Different?”Her lips pressed together in thought before she finally said, “No one has tried to harm you recently, correct?”I blinked at the unexpected question. Now that she mentioned it… I realized she was right. Except from early, Winnie had been distant from me. Before, I had always been wary of the other maids. They whispered behind my back, gave me extra work, and some weren’t afraid to get physical when they thought they could get away with it. But recently, things have changed.Winnie and the others had confronted me, yes, but they hadn’t threatened me. And no one else had dared to lay a hand on me.The realization sent a shiver down my spine.Someone had ordered them to leave me alone.“Who…” I swallowed hard. “Someone made them stop?”The head maid gave a small, knowing smile. “Who do you think?”I couldn’t think of anyone, but there could only be
Serena’s POVI sighed, resigning myself to my current predicament. There was no getting out of Damien’s grip anytime soon. His fur was warm and fluffy, unexpectedly so.The small pill bottle I had kicked earlier lay just within reach. I carefully stretched out my hand, gripping it. The scent hit me immediately, sleeping pills.That explained a lot. I exhaled slowly, feeling the weight of exhaustion pulling at me. Maybe it was just the warmth, or maybe it was the lingering smell of the pills, but my eyelids grew heavy, and before I knew it…I gave into the darkness. When I woke up, the first thing I noticed was that the weight against me was gone. The warmth, the solid grip had completely disappeared. The second thing I noticed was Damien. He was sitting a few feet away, shirtless, flipping through the medical records. The ones I had tried to steal!I sat up so fast my vision blurred. “What are you doing?” Damien didn’t even glance at me. “You talk too much when you sleep.” “Wha
Serena’s POVMy hands trembled slightly as I bent down, my eyes scanning the papers that had scattered across the floor. Reports, medical reports. My stomach clenched as I caught a glimpse of the words: ‘Rick Barnes. Status; GammaDeceased; Treatment ineffective. Condition worsened after administration of medication’They were reports of deceased people! All Gamma!My fingers tightened around one of the sheets, my heart racing as I read the name at the bottom of the report. Physician in charge: Dorian Ashmore. Dorian? Before I could process it further, the maid who had dropped the boxes let out a startled gasp and quickly snatched the papers from my hands. “I’m so sorry, Miss Serena,” she stammered, hastily gathering the documents. “These are confidential records…I…I shouldn’t have dropped them.” I stood frozen as she scrambled to put the papers back into their boxes, my mind racing. Confidential? The moment she finished collecting them, she gave me a nervous nod and hurried
Serena’s POVThe infirmary was quiet now, save for the rhythmic ticking of the clock on the far wall. Little Apollo had finally drifted into deep sleep, his tiny fingers curling slightly as he lay nestled beneath a soft blanket in a separate room. Now, I sat stiffly on the infirmary bed, the weight of exhaustion still pressing on my limbs. My fever had dulled, but the stiffness in my joints remained, making every movement feel sluggish. Across from me, Dorian sat with his arms crossed, his sharp eyes studying me intently. He had still not said anything about my earlier question.There was something different about the way he looked at me, something calculating, as if he was trying to decide whether or not to speak. He finally exhaled, rubbing the back of his neck. "Even if we're mates, it still doesn't mean you'll choose me." I frowned. "What?" "You have three mates," he said plainly. "It's not just me. You have choices, Serena, three choices." A humorless laugh escaped my lips.