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
124. NEXT DAY... Swimming Class… The students all lined up at the back of the swimming pool with their swimsuits on. Most of the girls used that opportunity to wear revealing suits that would seduce the boys present. Selene was still in the dressing room with Naya. She wasn't comfortable wearing the swimsuits and Naya sighed. “Babe, it's no big deal. Are you scared of water?” she asked, amused that the moon goddess would be scared of something. Selene shook her head. “I'm not scared of water. Why would I be scared of something I can manipulate?” she sighed. “It's just that I find these swimsuits disturbing. Isn't there a way I can skip today's class? Afterall, my grades here don't matter anyway.” Naya shook her head. “But you need the experience, my dear, so step into one of these or better still, change it into something you would be able to wear. You have the power to do that, don't you?” Selene smiled and was about to say something when Matilda walked in. “What powers is
125. After the swimming class, Matilda sat in an empty classroom, tapping her feet repeatedly on the hard marble floor. She had always known that Selene was weird but today just confirmed her suspicion that Selene wasn't an ordinary wolf. All she has to do was get evidence by seeing her do something at least. But how was that possible? "Matilda?" Yvonne called as she and Daphne walked into the classroom together. Matilda didn't answer. She was lost in thoughts. "Matilda," Daphne tapped her, causing her to jerk up. "What's the problem? You've been lost in thoughts since we got here." Matilda sighed, taking a seat. "I've been occupied with thoughts about Selene. I have this feeling in my gut that Selene isn't a normal wolf. She possesses strange powers." Daphne and Yvonne exchanged confused glances before returning their gazes to Matilda. "Why do you say that?" Yvonne asked. Matilda recounted the incident at the pool today with them. "It was like an invisible power was shielding
126.Selene couldn't believe what she was seeing. She wondered what was going on and why everyone suddenly turned against the moon goddess.“I hate her so much! Could you imagine I was supposed to meet my fated mate yesterday, but he didn't show up on time, and when he finally showed up, he freaking told me it was a mistake, and we were no longer mates? How is that possible, huh? Is the moon goddess confused or what?” One of the girls shared her story and the students gathered round her, each waiting for their turn to share their story.Selene creased her brows. She didn't recall giving someone any mate and later changing it. Could it be… she shook her head and walked into their midst so she could listen to them?“Yours is better. Can you believe I woke up this morning and realized that I was fated to my stepbrother?” Another girl asked and everyone gasped. “I hate my stepbrother so much. He is a pain in the cunt, and I have no idea why the moon goddess would be cruel enough to do tha
127.“You have to calm down, Selene. Dominic hates the moon goddess, not you. He has no idea you are the one.” Naya tried to comfort her.“What do you think he would say when he finally finds out that I am the one, huh? He will hate me too.” she ruffled her hair, causing Naya to sigh.“You should know this isn't ordinary. I'm sure something must have gone off because it's not possible that everyone will hate you at the same time.” Naya held her hand and rubbed it to make her feel better.Selene slipped her hand away and hung her bag firmly. “Give me a few minutes. I'll be right back,” she muttered and walked out of the hall. She located an empty and concealed space in the school garden and sat down with her legs crossed.She placed both hands on her side and prepared to meditate. This was what she did whenever she wanted to hear from the people. She closed her eyes as she let her mind wander. She wanted to know if the rest of the werewolf world hated her, or it was only the school.As
128. Selene looked at everyone and knew that she was outnumbered. Selene's eyes scanned the room, taking in the hostile faces of the gods and goddesses surrounding her. She knew she had to think fast, or risk being overpowered. "Ares, you're behind all of this, aren't you?" Selene accused, trying to keep her voice steady. "You're manipulating the werewolves, making them turn against me." Ares grinned, clearly pleased with himself. "You're just now figuring that out? I've been playing a long game, Selene. And you're just a pawn." Selene's anger flared, but she knew she had to keep her cool. She looked around the room, trying to find an ally, but saw none. "You'll never get away with this," Selene spat, trying to sound braver than she felt. "The werewolves will see through your tricks." Ares chuckled. "Oh, I think they already have. And soon, Zeus will see through you too. You're no longer the favored one, Selene. You're just a relic of the past." Selene's heart sank, but she ref
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