Selena made her way toward Betty, her gaze observing the distressed faces of family members of the victim huddled outside the ICU. The anxious whispers and tearful eyes of the omega’s family only deepened. As the Luna, Selena felt an obligation to offer whatever solace she could.Betty, noticing Selena's presence bowed her head respectfully. "Luna, you shouldn’t be here," Betty said gently, concern lining her voice. "You should be resting."Selena shook her head. "I’m fine, Betty. How are the omega and the baby?"Betty sighed, her eyes filled with worry. "The healers are doing their best, but nothing is certain, Luna"Selena's heart clenched, but her attention was drawn to something else—a familiar face among the crowd. A little girl stood with wide, tear-streaked eyes, clinging to a man's leg. Selena’s frown deepened as recognition dawned. It was the same girl she had seen playing in the pack house garden not long ago.Cherry’s eyes blinked in surprise, her little hands clutching the
The atmosphere outside the ICU was thick with tension, every person holding their breath as they waited for the nurse to return. The silence was broken only by the soft murmurs of worry and the occasional sniffle from the omega's family members.All eyes were locked on the door where the nurse had disappeared with Selena’s blood sample, the fate of the omega and her unborn child hanging in the balance.More people had arrived, responding to Selena’s command. Dozens of pack members stood in line, ready to submit their blood in hopes of being a match for the injured omega. Despite the urgency, no one spoke above a whisper.The door slowly creaked open, and the nurse immediately walked toward Selena, her face a mix of urgency and relief. “Luna, your blood matched. Please, follow me.”Selena sighed in relief, a heavy weight lifting off her shoulders. Just as she was about to follow, Betty stepped forward, concern etched across her face. “Make sure Luna is healthy enough to give the blood,
“Hudson, I—” Selena began, her voice soft, but Hudson cut her off.“Didn’t I tell you not to put yourself in danger?” His voice was low, but the anger in his words was visible. His intense gaze bore into her, his jaw clenched in frustration. Selena lowered her eyes, her voice soft “My blood was a match, Alpha. It’s my duty as Luna to help my pack members. I can’t just stand by and watch them die when I know I can help,” she said, trying to reason with him.Hudson's expression hardened as he closed the distance between them. He gently placed a finger under her chin, lifting her face to meet his intense gaze. His voice was firm but carried a hint of tenderness. “And did you forget your duty towards your Alpha’s words?”He said his eyes softened slightly as he gazed at her pale face with concern.Selena looked into Hudson's gaze, her eyes unwavering as she spoke softly but firmly. "Tell me, Alpha," she asked, her voice steady. "What would you have done if you were in my place?"Hudson’s
Selena took a deep breath, her heart racing. "There are things in my past that I haven’t shared with you. Things that weigh heavily on my heart."She hesitated for a moment before speaking, her voice barely above a whisper. “Antonio Hales… he was never a father figure to me. He forcefully married my mother, Anneliese, even though she was not his fated mate.”Hudson’s eyes frowned, but he remained silent.“My mother… she was someone else’s mate, but Antonio didn’t care. He wanted her, and he took her. He didn’t give her a choice, and she… she had to live with him. Selena took a deep breath before continuing, her voice shaky but steady. "Before my mother, Antonio already had a mate. She died after giving birth to Jason and Cable, my stepbrothers. They never acknowledged me as their sister. I was never treated like family, Hudson. To them, I was just… nothing.”Hudson's grip on her hand tightened as he listened, his jaw clenching in silent anger. He could feel the pain in her words.“Af
Finally, the day had arrived for the wedding rituals to begin. The entire pack was buzzing with excitement and anticipation. Ethan, however, walked into his room with a heavy sigh, feeling both tired and frustrated. His mood wasn’t as light as he wanted it to be, even though his best friend, Alpha Hudson, was finally marrying the love of his life. Ethan respected Selena as Luna, and he was genuinely happy for Hudson. But something else had been weighing him down lately. Betty, his mate, had been pushing his patience to the limit with her unpredictable mood swings. It felt like every day there was something new to argue about. Ethan rubbed his temples, feeling the tension build. He didn't know what had caused such a drastic change in her, but the constant bickering and emotional rollercoasters were draining him. As much as he loved her, it felt like she had been on his last nerve recently. He couldn’t even remember the last time they had a normal conversation without it turning into a
As soon as Hudson opened the door, his eyes narrowed. A man dressed all in black, with his face covered, stood there. Hudson’s expression became cold and unreadable.The man immediately dropped to his knees, bowing his head. “An urgent letter from the palace, Your Highness,” he said quietly.Hudson glanced at the letter but didn’t take it right away. He closed the door and went back inside, quickly dressed, and walked out, the mysterious man following closely behind."Don’t let anyone in," he commanded the guard before heading to his office.Once inside, he opened the letter, his expression darkening as he read the contents. The room seemed to grow colder as his aura became more menacing. The mysterious man, standing nearby, shivered slightly from the tension in the air.Hudson’s fist clenched around the letter, crumpling it in his grip. "We're already surrounded, huh? Damn Germans," he growled. " Neth, Tell my brother to be on standby. I’ve got a wedding to attend and a mate to prote
Selena POV"Selena, don't be nervous. Former Luna Elara is very kind and loving," Betty reassured me, her fingers moving gracefully as she did my makeup. "She was the one who saved you when the healers said they couldn't do anything."To say I was nervous would be an understatement. My heart felt like it was caught in a vice, tightening with every second that passed. I tried to smile at Betty’s words, but the truth was, meeting Elara felt like standing at the edge of a cliff, not knowing if I’d fly or fall.She is my mate's mother. She also saved my life —someone as powerful and revered as Elara, the former Luna and a witch of unimaginable strength but also the queen mother of Euriphoria. What if she recognized? What if she saw the cracks I tried to hide so carefully?"You’re shaking," Betty’s soft voice pulled me back, her eyes full of concern.I took a deep breath, trying to ground myself. “I just... nervous. It's my first time meeting Hudson's parents” My voice came out quieter th
The room fell silent, and I could feel everyone’s attention on me and Elara. My heart raced, but I did my best to steady my breathing as she took slow steps toward me. When she finally stopped just a few feet away, she reached for her beautiful, heavy emerald necklace. Without a word, she gently placed it around my neck. A strange energy surged through me the moment the necklace touched my skin—warm, almost electric. My body stiffened, but I held my ground. The room suddenly erupted with applause, excited whispers spreading like wildfire. Making me confuse. Elara’s expression softened into a smile, and her voice, though kind, carried an air of power. "This necklace is a traditional heirloom," she explained. "Passed down from generation to generation. It holds a protection spell cast by my grandfather. This is my gift to you. Now, you are its keeper. Respect it, and it will protect and honor you in return." I lowered my head in gratitude, but as I did, the necklace gleamed brightly