Chapter 6

SELENE WOLFE

As I was sitting in the living room reading a book, Xander came in and started mocking me.

"Look at the little bookworm, always hiding in her books because she has no friends," he said with a sneer.

I rolled my eyes and tried to ignore him, but he kept on going.

"Hey, Selene, why don't you actually do something useful for once and make us some dinner?" he taunted.

I had enough. I slammed my book shut and stood up to face him.

"Xander, can you please just leave me alone? I'm not in the mood for your bullying today," I said, trying to keep my voice steady.

He just laughed in my face.

"Aw, is little Selene getting angry? What are you going to do about it, huh? Cry to mommy and daddy?" he scoffed.

I felt a surge of anger and frustration rise inside me.

"No, I'm not going to cry to anyone. But I am done with your constant harassment. You need to stop," I said firmly.

Xander's expression changed, and I could see a hint of surprise in his eyes. I took the opportunity to walk away and head to my room, leaving him standing there dumbfounded.

As I closed the door behind me, I fumed with anger. I was tired of being treated like this. 

 I was surprised to find Orion already in my room, sitting on my bed with a concerned look on his face.

"Hey, are you okay?" Orion asked, standing up and walking over to me.

I sighed, feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders. "Not really. But I don't wanna talk yet"

He smiled softly and brushed a strand of hair from my face. "You're special, Selene. You deserve to be happy."

I smiled blushing a bit and turned my face away.

"Aww is my little Selene blushing?"

"Blushing?"

"Why the hell will I blush?" I said,my face getting warmer by the second.

"Hmm whatever floats your boat Princess" He said smirking and I shook my head.

We talked for a while before he left my room. I continued reading my romance novel, forgetting what happened, until I heard a knock on my door.

"Come in" I said looking up but immediately frowned when I saw who it was.

"What do you want, Xavier?" I asked, trying to sound indifferent.

He looked at me for a moment, and for the first time, I saw something different in his eyes. It was almost like he was... guilty?

"Listen, Selene,I'm sorry. I... I know I've been a jerk to you lately. I... I didn't mean to be so mean. It's just... it's been hard since mom and dad..." he trailed off, looking away.

I was taken aback. Xavier had never shown any sign of remorse before. I didn't know how to respond.

"You're sorry? You're sorry Xavier? Get out" I said fuming.

He sighed and looked back at me.

" I'm sorry sis. I'll try to be better, I promise," he said earnestly.

"Sis, you lost her a long time ago. Get out"

I said.

He tried to speak again but I screamed.

"GET OUT"

He got out immediately and I breathed in slowly to help calm my nerves. 

Few minutes later, I decided to get some milk in the kitchen. 

I met Xander in the kitchen and he was standing in front of the fridge

"Move" I said, not in the mood for any nonsense.

"Who do you think you are, Selene? You're nothing but a loser, and I'm not going to take orders from you," he sneered.

I felt a surge of anger and frustration. I couldn't believe he was being so dismissive and cruel.

"You know what, Xander? You're the real loser here. I'm done with y'all" I said and walked back into my room.

Few minutes later, I slept off. I woke up to loud voices and realized that it was Xander and his girlfriend who wasn't even his mate.

The house felt tense as I heard Xander arguing with his girlfriend outside. Their words were loud, and it seemed like a storm of anger was brewing. I tried to focus back on my book but the voices were too loud. I could hear their voices clearly but still couldn't make out what exactly they were arguing about.

"Why can't you ever understand what I'm saying?" Xander said.

"I'm tired of your constant anger, Xander! It's like you're always looking for a fight!"

"I'm always looking for a fight? You're the fucking bitch" Xander said and I heard his girlfriend gasp in shock.

"I'm the bitch? Well then it's over between us jerk" she said.

The argument continued, each word a sharp edge cutting through the air. 

I stood up to get myself some milk since I couldn't get it the other time. I got to the kitchen and poured myself a glass of milk. I was drinking it when I heard the door slammed shut, and I braced myself as Xander entered, his face twisted with frustration and fury.

"Can't deal with that woman! Nothing ever goes my way! Stupid bitch of a girlfriend," Xander ranted.

 Xavier walked in behind him, and Xander immediately shifted his focus. "Can you believe what she did, Xavier? She's so frustrating," he continued, not even acknowledging my presence.

Xavier rolled his eyes, clearly uninterested in Xander's girlfriend drama. "I really don't care about your relationship problems, Xander. Leave me out of it," he replied, trying to brush past him.

As I took a sip of my milk, I turned back to the fridge to take water, only to accidentally knock the carton over, spilling milk across the table. Before I could even react, Xander's anger redirected towards me. 

"Look what you did, Selene! Can't you do anything right?" he spat, his eyes burning with fury.

I felt a surge of frustration at his outburst. "It was an accident, Xander. I didn't mean to spill the milk," I retorted, trying to keep my voice steady.

Xavier stepped in, trying to diffuse the tension. "Come on, Xander, she said it was an accident. It's not a big deal," he interjected, placing a hand on Xander's shoulder.

But Xander shrugged off his hand, glaring at me. "It's always something with you, Selene. You can't do anything without messing it up, Murderer" 

He sneered, his words cutting through the air like daggers.

"XANDER!!!" Xavier yelled.

Xander scoffed, shaking his head. "I don't care. She's always been useless, and today is no different," he spat.

"Shut the fuck up" I said calmly.

"What did you say?" He asked with his eyebrows raised.

"I said SHUT THE FUCK UP!" I screamed out and all of a sudden I felt a sting on my cheek.

He slapped me.

"What the fuck did you just do?" 

I heard and saw a fuming Orion by the door with his fists clenched.