111. Selene scoffed. She couldn't believe he was bringing up the matter of friendship right now, when he was the one who was trying to ruin her efforts. He was her friend alright, but he was being selfish and had refused to support her in what would bring help to them all. She turned and looked at Apollo, who waited patiently for her to run into his arms. If there was one thing he knew about Selene, it was that she valued their friendship a lot and had put in great effort to make it work. He was certain she wouldn't choose a nobody over the friendship they shared. “If you valued our friendship so much, you wouldn't be acting like a villain in my love story, Apollo,” she replied and his eyes widened. He was not expecting this from her. “If you were truly my friend, you would have cheered me on. You wouldn't have tried to force yourself on me.” her eyes turned glassy as she spoke. Apollo's fists tightened, his jaw clenched as anger built up in him again. “Selene! What has come over y
112. AT SCHOOL... Selene appeared in the lady's restroom and arranged her hair. She stared at her reflection in the mirror as her mind wandered to what happened between her and Apollo. She released a long breath and rubbed her palms together, wondering if she was too hard on him. The sound of the bell for the first period snapped her out of her reverie, and she shook her head to dismiss the thoughts. She snapped her fingers, and her school bag appeared in her hands. When she was sure everything was intact, she rushed out of the restroom. She got to the class and was shocked to see that the teacher was already in. “Gosh, how do I go in now?” she ruffled her hair. She got an idea and began sneaking in through the back door. It was a general class, so there were a lot of students. Matilda saw her sneaking in, and knowing that their lecturer, Mr. Hawkins hated late comers, she decided to rat Selene out. “Mr. Hawkins, Selene just came in late!” Matilda exclaimed, her voice echoing t
113. Selene just sucked in a breath and looked at Maya. "I know, it's bad. I don't know what to do right now." she facepalmed. Naya tried to think, but she had no idea how the magical world works so she didn't even know where to spend art comforting Selene from. "Babe, you'll find a way." Selene looked at her. "How do you expect me to find a way when I am so confused right now? I feel like everything is falling apart, and I keep having this gnawing feeling in my chest that something terrible is going to happen and I would have no choice but to do what they want." Naya shook her head. "Nothing is going to happen. You have to stop worrying yourself over this. We will look for a way together," she said and Selene just sighed. "Your man is out there practicing and expecting you to cheer for him but you're here sulking. Do you want him to see you looking like this?" she asked and Selene shook her head. "Good, now forget about your troubles, put on a smile and cheer for Dominic!" Selene
114. The next day, Mr. Ethan called Selene and Dominic to his office. It seemed he had found a lead concerning the death of Dominic's father. “What did you say you found?” Selene asked as they entered the office. “Come closer,” he told them, and they walked closer to his desk, where he had sprawled a piece of paper. “The other time, I told you guys that there appears to be a mole in the kingdom, right? From my research, I think the mole is closer to the royal family than we think.” Dominic furrowed his brows. “Are you trying to say that the person who sold our weapons and secrets out is part of the royal family? A relative?” he asked. “It might not be a relative but can be someone the Alpha shared a strong bond with,” Mr. Ethan massaged his temple. Selene sighed and took a seat. She crossed her legs and watched them in silence to see if they would be able to crack it, and actually say who the person was. That way, it would make her work of dealing with the idiot easier.
115.Selene appeared in Zeus's throne room and looked around. He wasn't on the throne, and she couldn't feel his energy either.“Zeus!” she called, still looking around. “Zeus! I want us to talk, please.” she called out, and he appeared on the throne, his commanding presence, sending a wave of electricity throughout the room.Selene stood unmoved. It didn't shock him because she was the only one who could measure up to his strength. She could be like a second to him if he could put it that way but even she didn't know that.“Selene.” he called.“Greetings,” she bowed slightly, and he gestured for her to take a seat on one of the seats there. She smiled appreciatively and sat down.“What do you want, child? I told you not to come here until you've taken your powers.” he looked away from her.“That is exactly why I am here, Zeus. The full moon is only a day away in the mortal world. I came to plead with you again for another chance at love with Dominic,” she said and his countenance cha
116. THE PALACE… “Dominic, we have called you here so we could talk things through once and for all. There isn't time anymore and I feel it's time you and Matilda get engaged. We can have the wedding ceremony after your graduation from school.” Alpha Draco, Matilda's father spoke up and Dominic couldn't help the scoff that escaped his lips. He looked at his mother, his expression cold. “Is this the reason you called me here, mother?” he asked and Queen Bathsheba sighed. She wasn’t understanding her son at this point. “Alpha Draco is right there. It's high time you get engaged. Our packs have been on good terms for a very long time and this can foster the growth of our people more, don't you think?” she asked and Dominic couldn't believe this woman. He wondered if this was the same woman who had been pestering him to accept his mate. Now that he has accepted her, she is siding with Alpha Draco? “Which side are you on, mother?” he asked and the queen blinked. “What are you
117. Selene couldn't believe what she was hearing. “Your mum wants to see me? But why?” she asked, the shock still evident on her face. Why on earth? “Why not? You're my mate, of course.” he smiled and intertwined their fingers. Selene was nervous. She didn't know if she was ready to meet his mother yet. “I don't know, Dominic. I'm not sure I'm ready for this,” Selene said, her voice laced with uncertainty. “Hey, it's okay. My mother is a great person. She just wants to meet you because I've been talking about you nonstop,” Dominic reassured her, his eyes sparkling with amusement. Selene took a deep breath and nodded. “Okay, fine. But if she doesn't like me, I'm blaming you,” she joked, trying to hide her nervousness. Dominic chuckled and squeezed her hand. “Don't worry, she'll love you. Now, let's get to class before we're late.” As they walked into the classroom, Ms. Lily greeted them with a warm smile. “Good morning, class. Today, we have a special announcement. Tomo
118. Selene's eyes widened as they drove into the palace compound. She was the moon goddess and she actually knew how magnificent a palace looked like but right now, she was thrilled to finally see it in person. Dominic might not know her identity and his mother might not either, but she hoped Queen Bathsheba would accept her. They got out of the car and she looked around. It was night but she saw everything clearly. The exterior of the palace was breathtaking, with tall spires and grand architecture that seemed to shimmer in the moonlight. Selene felt a sense of awe wash over her as Dominic led her towards the entrance. As they stepped inside, Selene's eyes adjusted to the opulent interior. The palace was even more magnificent than she had imagined, with lavish furnishings and intricate artwork adorning the walls. Dominic smiled, noticing her wonder. "Welcome to my home," he said, his voice filled with pride. Selene smiled back. "It's beautiful," she said, her voice barely above
142 ~ EPILOGUE A Few Weeks Later…The great hall of Mount Olympus was filled with a sense of joy and celebration as Zeus, addressed the gathering of immortals. "Today, we come together to mark a new era of understanding and cooperation between our divine selves and our friends, the werewolves. From this day forward, gods and goddesses will be permitted to mate with werewolves under the condition that they are chosen and fated mates."The hall erupted in cheers and applause, with many of the immortals standing to show their support.Zeus raised his hands to quiet the applause, his face beaming with pride. "I am proud to announce that the first such union will take place today between Selene, Goddess of the Moon, and Dominic, Alpha of the Golden Sword Pack. Their bond was given by the moon, and they have been chosen to be mates."Selene stepped forward, her eyes shining with love and gratitude. Beside her, Dominic stood tall and proud, his hand firmly entwined with Selene's."Thank yo
141.FINAL CHAPTER“Surrender the sword and relinquish your title, or watch your dear Dominic die by my hand.”Selene's eyes filled with tears as she looked between Dominic and Ares. Her heart was torn in two, her mind racing to find a way out. But she knew that there was no other way.What was she going to do?“Don’t listen to him, Selene,” Dominic said. “Do what you have to do to save the world and the people. Don’t worry about me. I have nothing to lose anymore. I have avenged my father’s death. I am finally free.”Tears rolled down Selene’s cheeks as she fell to her knees. She was so confused.Area scoffed. “Pathetic!” he stretched out his hand. “Hand over the sword… now!”Selene said nothing. She knelt there, her mind reeling with thoughts. “Moon,” she whispered. “What do I do? I love Dominic and I want to save everyone too. I can’t live without the other. Both have my heart so losing them would be losing myself as well,” she continued to whisper, her heart breaking with every wo
140."I didn't come to die," Selene said, her voice ringing with a clarity that surprised even her. "I came to end this. To end you."Ares laughed, a dark and chilling sound that sent a shiver down Selene's spine. "You think you can defeat me? Me, the God of War? You are nothing but a mere goddess."Selene straightened her shoulders, her stance unwavering. "I may be a goddess, but I'm not alone," Selene corrected, her hand tightening around the hilt of the godkiller sword. "My fellow gods are here, and we will end your reign of terror once and for all."Ares' sneer twisted into a scowl. "Goddess or not, you stand no chance against me. But if you wish to die by my hand, I am happy to oblige." he chuckled. “But first, let’s see those fellow gods of yours you seemed to trust so much.”Area smirked as the gods who had taken his side appeared. Poseidon and Demeter. Selene had expected to see Apollo amongst them but he wasn’t there.When Ares saw the gods, his eyes narrowed. “Where are the
139.With a sudden burst of speed, Dominic lunged forward, his claws extended and his fangs bared. Alpha Draco reacted quickly, parrying the attack with his sword and countering with a swift thrust of the blade.Dominic twisted to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack, and launched another assault, his claws raking at Alpha Draco's arm. The old man cried out in pain, but he refused to back down.The two were locked in a fierce battle, the sound of their weapons clashing echoing through the trees.As the battle raged on, both Dominic and Alpha Draco began to tire, their attacks becoming slower and less precise.Dominic, sensing that his opponent was weakening, lunged forward, his claws aiming for Alpha Draco's throat. But the old man was not as helpless as he seemed.With a grunt of effort, Alpha Draco brought his sword down, severing Dominic's arm at the elbow. The young wolf howled in pain, stumbling backwards and clutching at the wound.Blood dripped onto the forest floor, staining
138.As per Selene's instructions, Artemis and Aphrodite were able to unite the remaining gods, who didn't get manipulated by Ares. Hermes, Hephaestus, Athena and Dionysus.They had their plan already drafted out but some of the gods wasn't sure it was going to work."Aren't we putting everybody in danger by doing this?" Athena asked.Selene sighed. "People are already in danger, Athena. The sky is black, Ares takeover has begun and we can't let him finish it. If we don't stop him today, everyone will get hurt. We will all become his slave.""I have zero interest in being any body's slave, thank you." Dionysus said with his legs crossed.Hephaestus came with a sword and gave it to Selene. "This is the godkiller sword you asked me to make," he said. "Make sure you don't blow your chances. It's not that easy to make."Selene took it and smiled. "Thank you so much."They heard the sound of thunder and rushed out. They looked up and their eyes widened.The sky above them burned with an a
137."Hurry! We have to get out of here!" Matilda yelled at the horseman who was carrying her and her father in the carriage. After Selene exposed them, she didn't wait to see whether Dominic would come for them or not.She rushed home and told her father everything. Now they were on the run because no doubt, Dominic will come for them soon to avenge the death of his father.Alpha Draco buried his face in his palms. "I never planned for all this to happen, Matilda. We were supposed to lure him into marrying you, kill him and his mother and take over the pack. How did everything go wrong?" he couldn't believe the plan he had plotted for more than twenty years crashed as soon as he reached the peak.Matilda seethed. "Bloody Selene! Bloody moon goddess!" she yelled. If Selene hadn't revealed herself as the moon goddess and caused all these rubbish, she would have had Dominic in her palms.After a few minutes of cursing and wishing her luck were different, she turned to face her father. "
136. “Selene is the moon goddess? How is Selene the moon goddess?!” Bryce exclaimed, his eyes wide in shock. Naya smiled, her gaze fixed on them. “Yes, she is. She finally made the decision.” Bryce stared in confusion. “Why didn’t you tell me all those times you came to visit me in my room?” Dominic asked. “I didn’t know how and I wasn’t ready to take my powers away from you either. Taking my powers meant I’d never see you again. I didn’t want that.” she replied. “But you’ve taken them. Does this mean we’d never see each other again?” he asked but she looked away. “Selene,” he held her. “I love you. Moon goddess or not, I love you, Selene. Please, don’t leave me.” Ian and the other demons disappeared when they saw that Selene had transformed. Their plan had failed. Selene got rid of the shield and brought them back to the floor. “I’m sorry, Dominic. It’s what has to be done to bring stability back to the mortal world and the spiritual realm.” Dominic shook his head fr
135. Selene facepalmed. What the heck was wrong with Matilda? “I tried searching for you but your pack didn’t exist. What’s going on? Did I miss something?” he asked and Selene shook her head. “No. You didn’t. The pack was made up by me.” she lowered her head, it was now or never. Before Dominic could respond, Matilda beat him to it. “See! I told you! Oh and she has strange powers too, don’t you Selene?” she asked and Selene took in her bottom lip. “Dominic. Let’s just talk privately. I promise to tell you everything.” Selene tried to touch him but Matilda blocked her path. It annoyed Selene who was trying to put up with her. “What is your problem?!” she snapped. Matilda scoffed. “My problem is that you’re a cruel liar! You’re planning to manipulate Dominic into believing you but I won’t allow that. Do you have powers or not?” she yelled. “Yes, I do, what’s the big deal?” Selene yelled back. Students had already gathered and couldn’t believe what was happening. The sky was dark
134. After Selene convinced the girls and they left, she took a deep breath and crossed her legs again as she tried to gather her energy. She had no time and she knew she had to make the ultimate sacrifice, and that was to take her powers away from Dominic once and for all. If she had done that, all these wouldn’t have happened. She blamed herself for the chaos Ares was about to release in the werewolf world, and she knew she had to make things right - even if it meant losing the love of her life. She had chosen love over her duty and she was paying the price right now. She wouldn’t say she regretted it - she cherished every moment - but her regret was getting addicted to it. She should have left when she had the chance, now the world is in danger because of her. Selene sighed. At least she had something to do about it. All she had to do was meditate and regain her strength. Right now, she looked like a mess and couldn’t even recognize herself. Selene's eyelids fluttered close