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
CHAPTER FORTY_Anabelle's POV_I stormed out of Orion's mansion the other day, my anger and frustration getting the better of me. I thought he would call me, apologize, and we would move past our argument like we always did. But the days went by, and my phone remained silent. No calls, no texts, nothing. It was unusual for Orion to ignore me like this, and I couldn't help but wonder if he was truly mad at me.I confided in my mom, who advised me to swallow my pride and apologize to Orion. She reminded me that our relationship was worth fighting for, and that I shouldn't let my temper get the best of me. So, I took her advice and tried calling Orion countless times. But he never picked up. It was as if he had blocked my number or was intentionally avoiding me.I felt a mix of emotions - anger, hurt, and confusion. Why was Orion doing this? Didn't he care about our relationship anymore? I thought we had something special, something worth fighting for. But now, it seemed like he was will
CHAPTER FORTY-ONEI went to the bathroom to clean up and try to calm down. My face still hurt from Orion's slap, and my eyes were red from crying. I looked in the mirror and barely recognized myself. I used to be happy and confident, but now I felt broken and humiliated.I washed my face and changed into comfortable clothes. I couldn't stop thinking about what happened with Orion. He chose a maid over me! It didn't make sense, and it hurt so much.I saw the note on my bed again. It said, "Want to take down Orion?" I wondered who wrote it and what they wanted from me. It seemed tempting, but also a little scary. I decided to ignore it for now and focus on feeling better.But I couldn't stop thinking about the note and what it meant. It was like a whisper in my ear, tempting me to take revenge on Orion. I didn't know what to do, but I knew I had to do something. I couldn't just sit around and feel sad forever.As I sat in my bed, I suddenly felt cold as I looked over at the window I saw
CHAPTER FORTY-TWO_ANABELLE_I eventually fell asleep, exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster of the day. But my rest was short-lived, as my alarm blared to life, jolting me awake. I groggily reached over to turn it off, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. After getting dressed, I headed downstairs to meet my mom for breakfast. As I entered the kitchen, I was surprised to see my uncle, Beta Jay, sitting at the table with my mom. 'Hey, kiddo!' he said, smiling at me. 'Long time no see!' I tried to muster up some enthusi toasm, but my heart was still heavy from the events of the previous day. 'Hey, Uncle Jay,' I replied, forcing a smile. 'What brings you here?' My mom chimed in, 'Your uncle was in the area on business and thought he'd drop by for a visit.' I nodded, taking a seat at the table. The three of us made small talk over breakfast, As we finished up breakfast, Beta Jay pushed his plate away and looked at me with a serious expression. 'Anabelle, can I talk to you about s