SELENEI sighed and looked down at the little boy standing in front of me. "I'm sorry, kiddo. I wasn't talking to anybody," I said gently. I tried to give him an apologetic smile, but the worry lines on his small face didn't go away. He nodded and slowly walked away, his eyes still wide with concern.I returned my attention to the plants in front of me, trying to shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in my chest. Luca emerged from the house and walked over to me with a furrowed brow."Hey, Selene," he said, his voice low and serious. "We're heading to the Darkwood pack."I looked up at him in surprise. "Darkwood? Why?"He shrugged, his expression unreadable. "I don't know. Alpha Dominic called and said he needed us there. Something about a potential threat."I raised an eyebrow in confusion. "A potential threat? What kind of threat?"Luca shook his head. "I have no idea. But we should head over there as soon as possible. Dominic sounded pretty urgent."I let out a frustrate
SELENEAs I approached the old hag, my heart raced with anticipation and fear. I had to know who she was and why she seemed to know so much about me. "Who are you?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady despite the unease fluttering in my stomach.The old hag cackled, her eyes glinting in the dim moonlight. "Oh, little one, you don't recognize me?."I furrowed my brow in confusion. "Lycans? But I am not a lycan. I don't have the mark, and I've never transformed. I am wolfless."The old hag's laughter echoed around us. "Oh, child, you may be wolfless now, but that does not erase your bloodline. You are one of us, whether you like it or not."I shook my head, feeling a surge of defiance rise within me. "You're mistaken. I am not a lycan. I don't belong to their kind."The old hag's gaze turned sinister, and she leaned in close to whisper, "Oh, but you are the last of our kind. The others have faded into obscurity, but you...you are the last lycan, the last direct descendant of the moo
SELENE"Selene, I can't believe it. The last lycan? That's what the old woman told you?" Orion asked, glancing over at me with a mixture of concern and disbelief.I nodded, feeling a knot form in my stomach. "Yes, that's what she said. I don't know what to make of it. It's all so overwhelming."As we drove back to our pack with Luca just typing away on his phone, my mind was still reeling from the old woman's words. The last lycan? It seemed impossible, and yet, there was a nagging feeling in the back of my mind that told me it might just be true. Orion, on the other hand, seemed shocked by the revelation.Orion reached over and squeezed my hand, his touch warm and reassuring. "You're special, Selene. I've always known that. And now, it seems like there's even more to you than I could have ever imagined."I looked at him, feeling a surge of emotion well up inside me. "How am I supposed to feel about this? What does it even mean to be the last lycan?"He sighed, glancing back at the r
LUCAI watched as the moon rose high in the night sky, its silver light casting a soft glow over the pack territory. I sighed as I leaned against a tree, feeling the weight of my responsibilities as the beta of the pack. The warmth of the bond between mates eluded me, leaving me feeling an emptiness in my heart. It seemed like everyone had found their other half, except for me.I was happy for Orion and Selene but I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy mixed with happiness for them. The love and joy that radiated from them warmed my soul, but it also made me acutely aware of the fact that I was still alone. It was a bittersweet feeling — I was happy for my friends, but I couldn't help but long for the same kind of connection with someone.As I contemplated my own loneliness, my thoughts drifted to the recent revelation about Selene. After our visit to Dominic's pack and coming back, Selene had confided in us about her true heritage. According to the old woman She was the last li
MAYAI knew I was playing a dangerous game, but I couldn't deny the pull that Viktor had on me. Every time we were together, it felt like nothing else mattered. He was able to make me forget about the rules and the consequences, and I found myself falling for him more and more with each passing day.As our secret meetings continued, I couldn't shake the guilt that gnawed at the back of my mind. I was deceiving my pack, betraying their trust by seeing a vampire behind their backs. But every time Viktor looked at me with those piercing eyes, all of my doubts seemed to fade away.One night, as we sat in his car, he took my hand and gazed into my eyes. "Maya, I can't stop thinking about you," he confessed, his voice low and filled with emotion. "I know we come from different worlds, but I can't ignore the way I feel about you. I want to be with you, despite everything."I felt my heart race at his words, knowing that he was right. We were from different worlds, but our love felt undeniabl
SELENEI woke up to the warm rays of the sun streaming through the window, and as I blinked my eyes open, I was greeted by the sight of Orion's handsome face. He was already awake, and a smile played at the corners of his lips as he looked at me."Good morning, sleepyhead," he murmured, his voice rough with sleep.I felt my cheeks flush as the memories of last night came rushing back. We had been intimate, and he had made me feel loved again, after so long of feeling lost and alone. I smiled back at him, feeling a shy but contented warmth spread through me."You okay?" Orion asked, reaching out to tuck a strand of hair behind my ear.I nodded, feeling a sudden surge of affection for him. "Yeah, I'm good. How about you?""I'm great," he replied, leaning in to press a gentle kiss to my forehead. "Last night was amazing, and waking up to you is even better."I giggled, feeling a flicker of happiness in my chest. "You're such a charmer, Orion."He grinned, and before I knew it, we were ca
SELENEI hurriedly ran downstairs, my heart pounding in my chest. What could be so urgent that they needed me down there immediately? I couldn't shake the feeling of dread as we followed the guard, knowing that something was very wrong.When I reached the bottom of the stairs, I saw Maya and a devilishly handsome man I assumed to be Viktor standing there, a smug look on her face. Orion was beside himself, his anger palpable as he shouted at Maya to stop the shit. But she just started laughing, her eyes sparkling with mischief."What the hell is going on?" I demanded, my voice shaking with a mixture of fear and anger. "What's happening?"Before Orion could respond, Viktor stepped forward, his gaze fixed on me. "Ah, Selene," he said with a chilling smile. "I finally get to meet the last lycan."I felt a shiver run down my spine as Viktor's eyes bore into mine. Before I could react, Viktor ordered his men to grab me with force. I struggled against their hold, but they were too strong. I
VIKTORIt was late at night when I finally managed to put Maya to sleep. She had fallen for my sweet words and gentle touch, completely unaware of the betrayal that awaited her. As she lay there, peacefully dreaming, I took a deep breath and dialed my sister Adrina's number."Viktor, what is it?" Adrina's voice crackled through the phone. "It's nearly midnight.""I need you, Adrina," I murmured, careful not to wake Maya. "I need your powers."There was a pause on the other end of the line, then Adrina's voice came through, low and dangerous."Why?" "I need her memories twisted, her thoughts clouded. I need you to turn her into a puppet, Adrina, someone who only cares about me."There was a long silence before Adrina finally spoke again. "Meet me at the edge of the forest. I'll come to you."I hung up the phone and made my way to the edge of the forest, a place of ancient power where portals could be opened. As I waited, the hairs on the back of my neck stood on end, and I could feel
In the bride's room, Selene's nerves were palpable as she sat in front of the mirror, her wedding gown shimmering around her. Her makeup was flawlessly done, but her hands trembled slightly as she clasped them together in her lap. Sensing her anxiety, Maya and Michelle enveloped her in a warm embrace, their affectionate words a soothing balm to her jittery nerves."Oh Selene, you look absolutely stunning," Maya exclaimed, her eyes shining with admiration as she gazed at her sister-in-law-to-be. "Orion is going to be speechless when he sees you."Michelle nodded enthusiastically, her smile radiant with sisterly affection. "You're going to make the most beautiful bride, Selene," she chimed in. "We're so lucky to have you as a part of our family, and now you're going to be marrying our brother. It's like a dream come true."Tears welled up in Selene's eyes as she listened to their heartfelt words, feeling overwhelmed by their love and support. "Thank you, Maya, Michelle," she murmured, h
Orion groaned as he tried to rouse his groomsmen from their alcohol-induced slumber. "Come on, you lazy bunch, it's time to get up," he urged, shaking Luca's shoulder gently.Luca grumbled incoherently, batting away Orion's hand as he tried to pull the covers off him. "Go away, Orion, it's too early," he muttered, burying his head deeper into the pillow.Xander and Xavier were no better, their heads pounding from the festivities of the bachelor party the night before. "Can't we just sleep for five more minutes?" Xander groaned, his voice muffled by the pillow.Orion chuckled, undeterred by their protests. "Sorry, boys, but we've got a wedding to get to," he replied, his tone laced with amusement.But his groomsmen were having none of it, their hangovers making them decidedly uncooperative. "I swear, Orion, if you don't leave us alone, I'm never speaking to you again," Xavier threatened, his words slurred from the lingering effects of the alcohol.Orion laughed, knowing that his friend
As they entered the wedding dress shop, Selene's eyes widened in awe at the array of beautiful gowns that adorned the racks. "Wow, there are so many options," she exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement.Maya and Michelle grinned eagerly as they began browsing through the dresses, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Let's find you the perfect dress, Selene," Maya declared, her voice filled with determination.Selene nodded eagerly, her heart racing with excitement as she began trying on gown after gown. "I can't wait to see how they look on you," Valina chimed in, her voice filled with anticipation.But as Selene tried on dress after dress, she couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment as none of them seemed to quite capture the vision she had in mind. "I don't know, none of these feel quite right," she admitted, her voice tinged with frustration.Maya and Michelle exchanged concerned glances as they watched Selene's disappointment grow with each passing dress. "Don't
As Selene finished her breakfast, Maya and Michelle excitedly grabbed her by the arms, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Come on, Selene, we've got a wedding to plan!" Maya exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement."Yeah, we need to find the perfect dress for you," Michelle chimed in, her grin widening as she eagerly pulled Selene towards the door.Selene laughed as she allowed herself to be dragged along, her heart fluttering with excitement at the thought of planning her wedding with her friends by her side. "Alright, alright, I'm coming," she said with a playful roll of her eyes, her voice filled with affection.As they made their way out of the house, Selene spotted Valina waiting by the door, her eyes bright with excitement. "Are you ready to go, Selene?" Valina asked eagerly, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.Selene nodded eagerly, her heart pounding with excitement as she linked arms with Valina and her sisters. "Let's do this," she said with a grin, her voi
Selene's cheeks flushed a deep shade of crimson, she opened her mouth to speak, but her words came out in a jumbled mess of stutters and half-formed sentences. The room fell silent, the awkward tension thickening with each passing moment as Selene struggled to find her voice."I-I'm so sorry, I-I..." Selene stammered, her words trailing off into an embarrassed mumble as she fidgeted nervously in her seat.A few nervous chuckles rippled through the room, the pack members exchanging amused glances as they tried to suppress their laughter. But before the laughter could escalate, Orion shot them a stern glare, his eyes flashing with warning."Alright, that's enough," Orion said firmly, his voice cutting through the awkward silence like a knife. "It's not funny. Let's move on."The pack members quickly sobered up at Orion's commanding tone, their laughter dying down as they exchanged sheepish glances. Selene breathed a sigh of relief, grateful for Orion's intervention as she attempted to c
Soon, Luca and Valina ushered everyone out with a mock bow, the room buzzed with laughter and excitement, the air filled with the lingering warmth of congratulations and well-wishes."Thank you all for coming!" Luca called out, a playful twinkle in his eye as he gestured towards the door. "We'll see you soon!"Valina grinned, her eyes sparkling with mischief as she added, "And don't forget to save some cake for us!"As the last of the guests exited the room, Selene and Orion found themselves alone at last, the soft glow of candlelight casting a warm embrace around them.Orion leaned in close to Selene, his voice low with amusement. "Did you see that? Something's definitely going on with Luca and Valina," he whispered, a knowing smile playing on his lips.Selene nodded, her laughter bubbling up at the playful antics of their friends. "Oh, I know! The sparks were practically flying between them," she replied, her eyes sparkling with amusement.As Selene and Orion settled in for their in
Selene's heart fluttered at his words, memories of that day flooding back to her with overwhelming clarity. She remembered the warmth of his smile, the kindness in his eyes, and the way he had paid for her coffee without a second thought.Orion's gaze never wavered as he continued, his voice filled with sincerity. "Since that day, you've brought so much light and love into my life. You've been my rock, my confidante, and my greatest source of joy. And as I stand here before you now, I realize that I never want to spend another day without you by my side."Tears streamed down Selene's cheeks as she listened, her heart overflowing with love for the man kneeling before her. Every word he spoke resonated deep within her soul, reaffirming the depth of their connection and the strength of their bond."And so, Selene," Orion concluded, his voice filled with emotion, "I ask you now, in front of our family and friends, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? Will you stand by my side, th
"Actually, Selene, I was thinking we should get the cake from that bakery across town," Maya interjected, her tone eager.Selene's brow furrowed in confusion. "Across town? Maya, that's quite a distance. Are you sure?"Maya's enthusiasm didn't waver. "I know it's a bit out of the way, but trust me, it's worth it for that cake."Selene hesitated, considering Maya's request. "Hmm... okay then. If you say so. We'll make the trip for the perfect cake.""Thanks, Selene! You won't regret it, I promise. See you soon!" Maya's voice exuded excitement."Alright, Maya. See you soon," Selene replied, still feeling a bit perplexed by Maya's insistence but willing to go along with her friend's plan.Xander and Xavier inquired about the sudden urgency, Selene explained Maya's unexpected craving for a cake from a distant bakery. The brothers exchanged a knowing glance, a subtle smile playing on their lips as they caught on to Maya's plan."Ah, I see," Xander remarked, his tone tinged with amusement.
As Maya and Michelle hurriedly set up the table for the romantic dinner, their excitement bubbling over, they dashed off to find the chef and share their plans."Chef, chef!" Maya exclaimed breathlessly, her eyes shining with excitement as she approached the elderly man.The chef looked up from his cooking with a bemused smile, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he took in the eager expressions of the two sisters. "What's all the excitement about, girls?" he asked, his voice filled with amusement.Michelle leaned in close, her voice barely above a whisper as she shared their secret plan with the chef. "We're setting up a romantic dinner for our brother, Orion," she explained, her tone filled with excitement. "He's going to propose to his girlfriend tonight!"The chef's eyes widened in surprise, a chuckle escaping his lips at the news. "Well, well, it's about time," he remarked, his voice tinged with amusement. "Orion's a good man. He deserves happiness."Maya and Michelle nodded eag