CHAPTER THIRTY-TWOThe drive to Venus was a blur, as my mind was lost in thought. It took us thirty minutes to reach the town, and as we entered the familiar streets, my mind wandered back to childhood memories. My mom would take me out on weekends, and we'd spend hours exploring the town, playing with human children. I remembered running around with Beta Jay, who was much older than me, but he never treated me like a kid. He took me under his wing, and we became inseparable. We'd chase each other through the streets, laughing and shouting, carefree and wild. Those were happy times, times I thought I'd left behind. But now, as I returned to Venus, everything seemed to look like yesterday.My nostalgic reverie was cut short as the driver's voice broke through my thoughts. 'We're here, sir,' he announced, as his eyes met mine in the rearview mirror. I nodded in response. We had arrived at the hospital. I took a deep breath, preparing myself for what lay ahead. I opened the door an
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE 'That baby was Selene, sire's. And I've been watching over her ever since, keeping her safe, laying low to protect her.' My mind reeled, trying to process the incredible story she was telling me."You sure about this?" I asked to be sure of what she was saying. She nodded positively. I couldn't help but sit back in the chair as I began to think of My father was aware of this and Selene?What were they not telling me? I have to see the end of this. I told myself."Is Selene aware of this?" I asked trying to control my mind as I was losing it already."No" she responded. Making me flare up a bit."Why would you hide her identity from her? How do we know you're not harm to her yourself? Probably you stole her or something? " I tried calming myself as I felt the Doctor hold my hand, I sat back in my seat.The Doctor began' If Mrs Claire here was harm to Selene? she'd have been long dead by now, I think she's telling the truth" he looked up at me helplessly.Mrs Clai
CHAPTER THRITY-FOUR 'After that, Ryker went after his own brother, Selene's father. He brought him down, and then...he came for the Midnight Eclipse pack.' My father's gaze dropped, as his voice sounded like whisper. 'That's where i met your stepmother, Evelyn. She's a pure blood, the beta of the Midnight Eclipse pack, and the only survivor of Ryker's attack. The moon goddess chose her as my second mate.' My father's eyes met mine, as he stared helplessly at me. 'Ryker now controls the Silver Moon pack and the Midnight Eclipse pack. And with their combined strength...' He sighed loudly, as his shoulders slumped in defeat. I listened, as my mind reeled with the secrets that had been kept from me. My heart raced with anger and shock, but I kept my cool, determined to hear the rest of the story before reacting. My father's eyes seemed to gaze into the distance, his voice came out as it was like he was whispering. 'Mrs. Claire, Selene's maid...she's the next target, Orion. H
CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE I knew that this was a dangerous game we were playing, but I also knew that I couldn't turn my back on my father's plea for help.Plus it was a way of showing my capability as the soon to be Alpha. 'What do you need me to do?' I asked, in a firm voice. My father's eyes narrowed, as his gaze was piercing. 'I need you to help me gather the allies we need to take down Ryker. We need the packs to unite, Orion, we need to lure him into that space, we need to take him down. And we need to do it now.' I nodded, as I thought through the task ahead. 'I'm ready, Father. Let's do this.' I responded determined. My father's expression turned serious, his eyes clouding over. 'There's a problem, Orion.' I felt a knot form in my stomach, as my thoughts raced with worst-case scenarios. 'What is it?' I asked, in a tight voice. My father hesitated, as his eyes darted around the room as if searching for an escape. 'The prophecy, Orion. The one given by the powerful sorceress.
CHAPTER THIRTY-SIXOne moment we were exchanging gentle morning greetings, and the next, she was fleeing from me like I was a monster. I shook my head, trying to make sense of her sudden behavior, but I couldn't come up with anything. I just sat there, feeling confused and concerned.I stood up, as my mind still reeled from Selene's sudden departure. I decided I needed some time to process everything before trying to talk to her again. I made my way to my room, as my legs felt heavy with exhaustion. I had to rest and gather my thoughts before I could even begin to narrate the events of the previous day to her. I flopped down on my bed, as my body sank into the softness of the mattress. I closed my eyes, letting out a deep breath, and let sleep claim me once again.I slept deeply, only to be woken by a knock on my door. I stirred, adjusting myself in bed, and opened my eyes to see the clock on my nightstand. It was past lunchtime. I couldn't believe I had slept so long. 'How did I
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN_MR ORION_As I walked downstairs to meet Selene, I noticed something unusual. I heard not just one voice, but two others with hers. My curiosity piqued, and I paused mid-step, waiting to hear who it was. The male voice was unfamiliar, but the chatter and laughter that followed made me realize they were her friends. Then, a feminine voice mentioned a birthmark, and Selene's tone shifted, her defensiveness was palpable. She wasn't going to admit it. My interest grew, and I continued listening.The same feminine voice called out Aunt Claire's name, claiming she had an explanation to give. It was then that I realized this was the perfect moment to reveal everything to Selene. I took a deep breath and continued down the stairs, ready to join the conversation and shed light on the secrets that had been hidden for so long."What's the fuss all about?" I asked, as their attentions turned in my direction.The male and female friends bowed briefly in obesience, addressin
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT_MR. ORION_Mrs. Claire stood her ground, her expression firm. "I was protecting you, Selene. I didn't want you to know until you were ready."Selene's voice rose in anger. "Ready? Ready for what? To find out that my whole life has been a lie?"I watched as Selene's anger and frustration poured out, as her words tumbled out in a torrent. Mrs. Claire stood up to Selene, as yelled in a firm voice. "Selene, sit down and stop acting like a child."Selene's eyes blazed with fury as she laughed sarcastically, as her voice dripped with disdain. "Oh, great advice from the woman who's been lying to me my whole life!"She took a step closer to her aunt, as her eyes flashed with anger. Mrs. Claire took a step back, as tears welled up in her eyes.Selene's friends watched in amazement as Selene's behavior suddenly changed. She began to throw questions at her aunt, as her words were filled with mockery. "So, you're telling me that my whole life has been a lie? That I'm some
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE Selene's...she's not breathing." I tried to keep my voice steady, but the panic was evident. Dr. Mark's calm voice on the other end of the line was a welcome relief. "I'm on my way, Orion. Keep her stable until I get there." I nodded, even though she couldn't see me. "Hurry, Doc. Please." I hung up and looked at Venom and Beta Jay, who were still working on reviving Selene. "Doc's on his way," I told them, trying to sound hopeful. We all waited in silence, our eyes fixed on Selene's lifeless body, until we heard the sound of Dr. Mark's car screeching into the driveway.Dr. Mark burst into the room, with his medical bag in his hand. "What happened?" he asked, his eyes scanning Selene's limp body. I shook my head, feeling a lump form in my throat. "I don't know. I found her like this." Dr. Mark quickly got to work, checking Selene's vital signs and administering a series of injections. "We need to get her heart started again," she muttered to herself. Venom