14: FINAL SONGSELENEThe monster moved again, and it felt like tiny invisible threads were wrapped around my hands and legs, tugging my limbs in multiple directions.My body froze, my muscles seized, and my arm twitched as it started moving up on its own without my control.“I refuse to let this thing control me.” I clenched my teeth, fighting back against the invisible threads trying to pull me apart. I could see the monster grinning as it felt me resisting.It had stopped controlling its army since it thought I was already under its control, and that was it's mistake.“What the hell are you doing?” Xercer screamed in my mind as I relaxed my body and let the monster pull me forward.And then with every ounce of strength I had left, I moved. The strings pulled tighter, but I didn’t care. I lunged forward, wrenching my arm free with a scream of defiance as I shifted my hand into claws.The monster's eyes widened as it realised my plan, but it was too late. I punched into its chest, ig
15: RESCUE TRISTAN“I've spent enough time waiting…its the eight day already and she's not out. I need to go and get my mate.” Every second that passed was another second that Selene was down in that cursed place, alone and helpless, and I refused to delay anymore.I tightened the lace on my boots, my movements swift and efficient as Tibet watched me with worry in his eyes, but under my calm exterior, my pulse roared like an ocean as I thought about what I had to do. “Are you sure about this?" Tibet exhaled, shaking his head. "You have no idea what you'll fine there…or if she's even still-”"Do not say it," I snapped, my voice edged with warning. I refused to think about it…Selene was not dead, I was sure of it. “I will find her.”Tibet's eyes narrowed, but he knew better than to argue with me when my mind was made up. "Be careful, brother."With a deep breath, I steeled myself and entered the Hole, and the moment I did, the world shifted.The air was thick and oppressive, carrying
16: PASSION SELENEWhat the hell…? I thought to myself as I felt the pain rippling through my body. A dull, throbbing ache filled every muscle, even down to my bones.And yet… by some miracle I was alive.I forced my eyes open, but I immediately shut it again when the light filled my vision. Slowly, I opened them once more, trying to adjust to the light in the room.I recognised the room immediately, I was in Tristan's room, laying in his bed…. But how did I get here? The last thing I remembered was losing consciousness after fighting the wraith…I tried to move, but the moment I shifted, a deep voice cut through the quiet."Stay down." Tristan said softly.I turned my head, and there he was, seating on a couch next to the bed, watching me with a dark, unreadable expression on his face.His hands were clenched into fists on the bed, and, his jaw was tight like he was gritting his teeth. He looked furious. He also looked like he hadn’t slept in days."You’re lucky to be alive," Trista
SELENE“Tristan…Tristan.” I panted as the second climax snuck up on me.Tristan collapsed on top of me, our heavy breaths mingling together.“You're perfect…so perfect.” He murmured as he left kisses all over my face.He weight on me was suffocating, but I couldn't bring myself to push him away, or to reject his kisses.This isn't what you came for Selene, I reminded myself, but I didn't stop Tristan from putting his arms around me and pulling me closer to him to spoon me.“I'll never let you go.” He murmured and placed one last kiss on my neck before his breath evened out and he fell asleep.“You've got your little Alpha wrapped around your fingers.” Xercer spoke up.“Were you listening the whole time!?” I whispered as my face turned red at the thought.“I couldn't be bothered, it doesn't affect me anyway. I just came to remind you of our deal. You can't be too distracted with whatever you have going on with the Alpha to keep up your end of the bargain.”“Don't worry,” I scoffed. “I
SELENE“Before I answer that, I just have to clarify something. How many days did you say I spent in the hole?” I asked Tristan.“I went in to get you on the eighth day, but you went missing on the fifth day though. We couldn't track you anymore for some reason.”I stared at him, trying to see if he was lying, but it didn't seem like he was lying to me. And if he wasn't, then what exactly happened in that place?There is no way I would have survived being unconscious for two days without a monster finishing me off, unless…. Unless someone else was in there with me.“Are you okay? You suddenly went quiet.”I looked up at Tristan's worried gaze and smiled slightly at him.“Yeah…just thinking about some things.” I told him of my fights and some of the monsters I saw, and he listened intently, his expression darkening with each word that left my lips.Tristan's face was grim. "I'm so sorry you had to go through that."He asked me a few questions, and I answered, but something told me to
SELENEIt was my first shower in over a week now, and the hot water was a welcome relief, washing away the remnants of sleep from my eyes.I took in a deep breath, savoring it before I shut the water off, dried my body off quickly, and dressed.The clothes fit me perfectly…of course they did. They felt very soft and comfortable, reminding me of the life I lived before, the life that was snatched away from me.With a sigh, I pulled my damp hair over one shoulder and stepped back into the room.There was nothing keeping me here anymore, but I knew I was stalling. As much as I didn't care, I needed the acceptance of the pack members to solidify my position here. It was time to see what exactly this pack thought of me.I stepped out of the room, ignoring the small part of me that wanted to run back to hide under the covers. The hallway was exactly how I remember it, but I had no idea which way to go.“Let's just go with left.” I muttered to myself as I turned in that direction.As I wande
TRISTAN Selene was still not comfortable with me, I could see how hard she was trying to hold back, but I was a patient man…sometimes. I would wait for her, no matter how long it took, I knew she would eventually love me the way I was already falling for her.And who could blame her? I don't have all the information, but it's obvious she was betrayed and hurt by someone really close to her, and that is what made her close herself off, but I would show her that not every body would betray her, in fact, there were people that would lay down there lives for her. People like me.I shut the door behind me softly and walked down the hallway to my office. A few pack members lowered their head in respect, but I barely acknowledged them, deep in thought.Although Selene had passed the judgement by the goddess, it was not like she would suddenly be accepted by the pack. Despite the fact that she's my mate, she was still an outsider, and the pack would be wary of her. I would have to figure ou
SELENE “Are you alright?” Tristan burst into the room right as I was about to take the last bite of my sandwich.He stared at me, a confused look on his face as he watched me chew.“I take it you heard.” I raised an eyebrow. It was not really a question.I had noticed the guard that kept following me, and I had a feeling that was Tristan's doing.“I want to hear it from you? What really happened?” He finally left the door and walked in, sitting next to me.“I don't think your pack members would accept me so easily.” I murmured as my eyes filled up with tears.Get over it, Selene. So what if some people didn't like me, I could deal with that.“They don't have a choice in that!” Tristan growled.I left my seat and went to him, lowering myself on his lap. The way his hand instinctively went around me was enough to give me butterflies, but I ignored it.Focus on the task at hand, Selene.“You can't force them to accept me as their Luna. I don't even know if I want to be a Luna.” He stare
SELENE“What are you doing?” A giggle left my lips as Tristan scooped me up into his arms, cradling me like a bride.He didn’t answer, didn’t even hesitate as he walked right out of the conference room as if carrying me around like a sack of flour was the most normal thing in the world.“Tristan—” I hissed, but my words were cut off by the shocked gasps of the pack members that stopped in their tracks to stare at us.Some of the warriors who were in the meeting did a double take as they saw us, and I caught a glimpse of their stunned faces, some wide-eyed, others exchanging knowing smirks. One warrior even let out a low whistle, and I knew my face was as red as a tomato.“Alpha…?” One of them started to ask, but Tristan didn't even acknowledge them, he just kept walking, completely unfazed.I wonder what they thought happened in there, or what they'll think when they see the broken chair.Oh, Goddess…Heat flooded my cheeks, and I buried my face in his shoulder, trying to avoid the eye
SELENE“You want to know why I want Lucas dead?” My voice came out hoarse from hours of crying.“Yes.” Tristan's voice was as low as mine, as if he didn't want to disturb the quiet.I swallowed hard and turned away slightly, staring at the shattered chair he had thrown earlier. The jagged edges of the broken wood reminded me too much of my own past.I hesitated, the words sticking in my throat. But I knew I had to tell him. I had to make him understand."I'm the daughter of the former alpha of the Razorback pack," I said, the words tumbling out in a rush. I wanted to get this story over with as soon as possible instead of dwelling on it."Lucas was my mate, we were supposed to rule together, and my father approved of him, he loved him like the son he never had. When my father died, Lucas took over as alpha, and I was Luna.”Tristan's eyes widened in surprise. "You're the daughter of...?"I nodded, confirming his thoughts.“You never told me you were Luna of the Razorback pack.”“No on
SELENE As soon as the conference room door shut behind the last person, Tristan turned away from me and started pacing, his steps heavy, his hands flexing into fists at his sides. The muscles in his back tensed beneath his black shirt, the fabric stretching as if it could barely contain the force of his anger. I frowned as I watched him, confusion etched on my face. What was going on? “What’s wrong with you?” I asked, leaning back in my chair. His sudden tension made no sense. He didn’t answer me, instead his strides became even more agitated as he moved back and forth across the room. Every few steps, his claws slipped out, his control fraying. Then, as suddenly as he had started pacing, he whirled toward me with a low, guttural snarl. “Did you sleep with Lucas?” he spat at me, his eyes blazing with accusation. The words hit me like a whip and I blinked, taken aback by the question even as my heart started beating faster. "What? Why would you think that?” “Did. You. Sleep.
SELENE“You'll join in on the next meeting.”When Tristan had said those words three days ago, I thought he was joking, but as I followed him down the halls of the pack house, my stomach knotted in nerves.I had no idea why I was nervous. I'd been in meetings before, presided over them. But not as an outsider, and not with people who already hated my presence.My body was tense, my instincts whispering that I did not belong here, in the midst of the enemy.Lucas was my enemy now. I had to remind myself that I was not betraying my pack, I was simply trying to save them.Beside me, Tristan radiated authority, his presence impossible to ignore.“This way.” His hand on my back seared into my skin, and I had to hold myself back from reacting to it.What is wrong with me?I can't believe I was getting butterflies over something as simple as a touch. It had never been like this before, not even when I found out that Lucas was my mate.After a few more seconds of walking, we stopped in front
SELENEA huge wedding ceremony…. If we did that, news would spread that the Alpha of the Denizens had found his mate, and a lot of people would try to get a glimpse of me out of curiosity.If that happened, Lucas might see me and recognise me, and he'd know I didn't die, he'd know I would come after him…My thoughts were occupied with the deal I made with Tristan earlier as I brushed out my wet hair.Once we got into the pack house, he was whisked away to attend to pack issues while I was left alone to my own devices.The huge bathtub in Tristan's bathroom, well our bathroom…since we shared the room now, was calling to me, and I decided to take a long soak while waiting for Tristan.It had been an hour now but he still hadn't come back. I didn't think anything major had happened while we were out that they needed his attention.I stared at myself in the mirror, from my snow blonde hair and snow white pupils down to the slight curves on my body. My father always said I looked just like
TRISTAN "You want what?" Selene asked in surprise.The fire in her eyes reminded me of how she looked after I brought us to the restaurant, her feelings practically radiating off her in waves. She had been so adorable, her arms crossed over her chest and a scowl on her face.But what entertained me the most was how quickly her anger shifted to jealousy and possessiveness the second the waitress had greeted me like she knew me."Your usual table, Alpha?" the woman had asked, smiling warmly.Selene had gone stiff. She had tried to act indifferent like she didn't care, but I could see through her act.I had seen jealousy before, but on Selene? It was adorable. The slight narrowing of her eyes, the way she looked everywhere but at me, the forced indifference in her tone when she finally asked the question she had been dying to know.How many women have you brought here? She hadn’t wanted to ask, but the question had slipped out anyway.She had tried to sound casual, like she didn’t care,
SELENEBy the time we left the restaurant, the tension between us was undeniable. I could feel it, and I'm very sure Tristan could too.“What did you mean earlier?” I asked, trying to distract my thoughts as Tristan drove us back to the pack house. “Hmm…you'll have to be a bit more specific.” “When you said we can do both at the same time? The mating ceremony and my plans for revenge.”I cleared my throat, trying to focus on the conversation instead of the feeling of Tristan's hand on my thigh, or his finger going around in circles and scrambling my mind.“You were a member of the Razorback, right? The pack that betrayed you.” He asked.“Yeah….” I replied, my mind going back to the life I lived before Lucas ruined everything.A part of me wants to go back to the time where I had no idea what was going on behind my back. I may have been naive, but I was happy, at least I thought I was.I hadn't told Tristan the whole story yet, about me being the daughter of the past alpha, and the p
SELENE“Tristan, we're not even dressed well for a place as fancy as this. Besides, do you even have a reservation?”This place was popular, but it was really hard to get a reservation here. I know because I had tried to get one a few months ago for Lucas and I, but it was impossible.“We don't need one.” He smirked before getting out of the car. He went round the front to open my door for me, but before he could get here, I had already gotten out myself.“You should have let me open it.” He scolded.“I think you've forgotten who you're talking to. I'm perfectly fine with opening my door.” I was a little bit pissed off with him, and I wanted him to know it.Tristan caught my wrist. His touch was warm, sending a wave of shock through me.“Selene.”Just my name, nothing more, but the war he said it, the possessive tone he used, it sent a wave of desire coursing through me. I may be angry, but my body wanted him.“This does not count as a date. I need to be asked out properly, not tricke
SELENE “Are you alright?” Tristan burst into the room right as I was about to take the last bite of my sandwich.He stared at me, a confused look on his face as he watched me chew.“I take it you heard.” I raised an eyebrow. It was not really a question.I had noticed the guard that kept following me, and I had a feeling that was Tristan's doing.“I want to hear it from you? What really happened?” He finally left the door and walked in, sitting next to me.“I don't think your pack members would accept me so easily.” I murmured as my eyes filled up with tears.Get over it, Selene. So what if some people didn't like me, I could deal with that.“They don't have a choice in that!” Tristan growled.I left my seat and went to him, lowering myself on his lap. The way his hand instinctively went around me was enough to give me butterflies, but I ignored it.Focus on the task at hand, Selene.“You can't force them to accept me as their Luna. I don't even know if I want to be a Luna.” He stare