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
119. The next evening, Selene was meditating when a heavy wind blew and her eyes snapped open. To her greatest shock, the moon was out and it was already full, illuminating the sky with its powerful glow. Her eyes widened. Selene couldn't believe the moon was literally out. She stared at the light that reflected and sprayed its rays through the window. She could feel her powers calling out to her, begging her to come take them. The emergence of the moon seemed to awaken every tingling senses she had in her, and she felt more powerful. The moon was still going to be active for a few days, meaning she still had time to talk to Zeus and hasten him up to know what his decision would be about. The only thing she needed from him was a go ahead. Artemis and Aphrodite appeared immediately. “Selene!” They called and she turned to face them. “I know. The full moon is out,” she sighed and ruffled her hair. The goddesses shared worried looks. “What are your going to do now?” Artemis asked.
120. Selene couldn't help the hurt she was feeling right now. Dominic just stared at her without saying a word. He was literally bubbling with excitement and was happy that finally, the moon goddess would take her powers and he would finally be free, normal like other wolves as well. Selene on the other hand took a deep breath to steady her hurting heart. The moon was covered with clouds and she suddenly disappeared, reappearing in her room where Artemis and Aphrodite were waiting for her. Dominic looked around his room and sighed. He wondered why she disappeared without telling him how they were going to go about sucking her powers back into her. When she appeared back into the room, Artemis and Aphrodite were already there waiting for her. They rushed to her as she went to sit on her bed, her expression dejected. "What happened to you? We tried our best to track you down but it didn't work. What's going on? Where did it take you?" Artemis asked, worry etched on her features. Se
121. The next day, Selene walked into the school, her bag hung over her shoulder. She had been shocked to see that the moon symbol no longer wanted to stay in hiding. Shockingly, she woke up this morning to realize that it wasn't invisible during the day anymore. It might be barely noticeable since it wasn't glowing, but it was there and could be seen by anyone if they stared at her for too long. As she navigated the crowded hallways, she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. The moon symbol on her forehead, once hidden, now seemed to pulsate with a gentle hum. She styled her hair to partially conceal it, but she knew it was only a matter of time before someone noticed. Dominic, standing by his locker, caught her eye. Their gazes met, and for a fleeting moment, Selene thought she saw a flicker of recognition. But it vanished, replaced by his usual warm smile. "Hey, Selene!" Dominic called out, waving her over. Selene's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't planned on talking to
122. Dominic and Selene walked into the classroom together, their hands entwined. All eyes were on them instantly and the students began admiring their hairdos. People knew they were together but matching hairdos was a couple goals. Selene and Dominic exchanged glances. It wasn't that bad then. They might have done this hairdo because of the secret they both have to hide, but it didn't feel that bad and overwhelming anymore. They had to own it and for the first time since this morning, Dominic relaxed and smiled at Selene. Selene exhaled and smiled back. The classes started and the professor announced that there would be a swimming class the next day. She made it clear it was a must to attend the class as it would make you half of their continuous assessment that semester. The students were excited but Selene was unbothered. This wasn't her problem or focus right now. They went through the day peacefully without their powers acting up and when Dominic and Bryce went to train, N
123. After school... Dominic realized he hadn't actually spent more time with Selene today decided to make it up to her by taking her to her favorite ice cream shop. As they walked into the colorful ice cream shop, Selene's face lit up with excitement. Dominic couldn't help but smile at her enthusiasm. They had been so busy with school and other activities that it was nice to take a break and enjoy each other's company. "Hey, what's your flavor today?" Dominic asked, nudging her playfully. Selene scanned the menu, her eyes widening at the endless options. "Hmm, I think I'll go with strawberry cheesecake. What about you?" Dominic chuckled. "I want to try something new. I'll go with chocolate chip cookie dough." They ordered their ice cream and found a cozy spot by the window. As they savored their treats, they chatted about their day, sharing stories and laughter. Selene giggled, forgetting her problem for a while. "I can't believe Mr. Johnson's haircut. It looks like he stuck
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
133. Selene took a deep breath, feeling the cool air fill her lungs. The scent of blooming flowers and fresh earth enveloped her, a welcome change from the stagnant air of the time loop. She looked around, taking in her surroundings. The familiar landscape of the world she has come to love unfolded before her – the towering trees, the shimmering lake, and the majestic palace in the distance. But something felt off. The air was thick with an eerie silence. The trees seemed to loom over her, their branches like skeletal fingers reaching for the sky. Selene's senses tingled, her moon goddess instincts on high alert. Ares's influence. She could feel it, a dark energy spreading like a stain across the land. Selene's determination hardened. She had to stop Ares, no matter the cost. With a swift motion, she summoned her powers. The moon responded, its light bursting forth in a radiant beam. Selene's eyes gleamed with resolve. “I will not let you take over, Ares. I know you can hear me
132. “The takeover will begin tomorrow. I already have all the powers in my grasp. And Zeus being in meditation made it even easier.” Ares chuckled as he spoke with Hades. Hades laughed hysterically. “You know, I might have underestimated you a little bit. You turned the gods and goddesses against the moon goddess and captured her. Now you want to take over her world. You’re smart, I give you that.” Ares smiled, his eyes gleaming with triumph. "Elementary, my dear Hades. Divide and conquer. The moon goddess's isolation made her vulnerable. Now, with her out of the way, nothing stands between me and the throne." Hades nodded, his dark eyes sparkling with intrigue. "And what of the other gods and goddesses? Will they not suspect your hand in this?" Ares waved his hand dismissively. "They're too busy fighting each other, thanks to my subtle manipulations. By the time they realize what's happening, I'll be the one holding the reins." Hades chuckled, his deep voice rumbling. "You've c
131. Apollo reappeared in Selene's house with the girls and Artemis paced back and forth wearily. "We have to report this to Zeus. He is the only one who can save Selene. He's the only one who can bring us out from this mess." Apollo shook his head. "Zeus is currently meditating and you know how it works. We can't disturb him." Aphrodite stood to her feet. "What are we going to do then? Watch Ares have his way? He has already turned the people against the moon goddess. The world is slowing slipping into his palms. Zeus's meditations takes days and my patience is wearing thin. I can't wait that long." "Disrupting his meditation is as good as dying and you know the rules. I believe he is seeing everything that's happening and will be back to put Ares in his place." "By then, Ares would have taken over and gotten strong. Fuck all these!" Artemis snapped, raising her hands in the air. “Zeus can handle him. You don’t have to worry about that.” he tried to touch her but she yanked his