39.“Do you think I would disclose my plans to you, Selene? Wow! Your arrogance grows by the day.” Ares chuckled and Selene clenched her fists.“You'd better talk, Ares. I know you're up to something and I swear if you bring Apollo into this, I won't spare you.” She threatened and he laughed.“Spare me? Ha! I'm the one doing the sparing here. If you beg me enough, I might be lenient and not end your life when I take your position.” He smirked.“Only in your dreams!” She snapped.“I have plans, Selene. I have big plans that you don't expect even in your entire life as the moon goddess. I'd remain on earth if I were you, that way, you'd be able to escape what's coming.” He warned.“I am not a coward.” She responded.“Neither am I.” He smirked.Selene stood and watched him for a while. If only she knew what the heck was going on in his mind? Right now, her powers were limited and she knew better than to get into a fight with him this time.With a sigh, she took a step back.“Never turn yo
40.The next day at school, Selene couldn't help but feel gloomy. She tried to take the thoughts off her mind but they kept coming. Each day, it was as if she was getting weaker and it was bothering her alot.She had come to class earlier than usual, since she couldn't help but think about the incidents at home but here wasn't helping matters either.She sighed and rested her head on the desk.“What else do I do? I've done everything I saw was right. Why isn't it working? Why hasn't he fallen for me yet?” She asked no one in particular and someone tapped the table.She looked up and was surprised to see Bryce. He smirked at her, causing her to facepalm internally. He must have heard what she said.“So, who's that guy you're trying to make fall for you? It's my friend, isn't it?” He asked and she scoffed.“You wish.” She huffed.“I'm sure he's the one. Why else would you be muttering things to yourself early in the morning?” He asked with a chuckle.She was about to deny it but an idea
41.“Would you like us to train?” Dominic asked during recess, shocking Selene, who wasn't expecting that at all.“Sure.” She smiled and they stood up. As they walked to the dojo, Selene couldn't help but stare at him. He didn't have that usual frown and snobbish look on his face, he had a grin plastered on his face instead. That brought a smile to her face.She saw Asher coming from a distance and facepalmed internally, wishing he would just pass her by without looking for her trouble but it seemed her prayers wouldn't be answered.He stopped in front of her, grinned at Dominic and then averted his gaze back to her. “Are you two like a thing now?” He questioned, mockery dripping from his voice.“Let's just leave,” She muttered to Dominic and was about to go but Asher held her hand. “Let go of me!” She yanked her hands away from him but he held it again.Goodness knew she was fighting the urge to punch him in the face. Dominic said nothing and just stood watching them for the meantime
42.Selene placed Naya on the bed in her room and sighed. She wanted to turn the door knob and go to the living room but stopped.She wondered why her senses didn't tell her someone was watching her. How did he even locate her? Was he stalking her or what?“Should I just erase his memory and act like nothing happened?” She suggested to herself.Dominic had followed her home, insisting on not leaving until she told him why she had been hiding her strength all these while. Selene paced around the room as she thought of what to do to him. She concluded on erasing his memory of that night and went to the living room.When Dominic saw her, he approached her and folded his hands. “Start talking, Selene. What was the meaning of what you did back then? How did you do that? You've been holding back, right? You've been deceiving me all this while acting like you aren't strong, when in fact you are.” He demanded.“I had no choice.” She shrugged, searching for an opportunity or a distraction to m
43.The next morning, Naya awoke with a throbbing headache. She clutched tight to her head and winced in pain. When she looked to the left, she saw a tray with a plate of soup in it.She didn't give a damn about where she was at the moment and took the soup. While she was downing it, Selene walked in.“You're awake.” She smiled and sat beside Naya on the bed.“Wow, this is your place?” Naya asked.“My room actually,” Selene chuckled.“It's beautiful,” She complimented, causing Selene to smile. “I know I must have done a lot of crazy things yesterday. I'm intolerant to alcohol but I just can't help myself when I'm excited. I'm just happy Lady Cha Cha didn't see me yesterday. I would be in a lot of trouble if she finds out.” Naya facepalmed.“Who's Lady Cha Cha?” Selene chuckled.“My court lady and the most annoying woman I've ever laid my eyes on. Her name is Charlotte, though. I and the little princesses call her Cha Cha when we want to make fun of her.” Naya giggled.Selene chuckled.
44.“Is that how to welcome people now? You were smiling before now. Were you expecting someone else?” He asked.“Yes.” She answered.“Who? Is it a guy?” He asked.Selene sighed. “What do you want?” She asked.“I need to talk to you about something.” He answered.“Now is not the right time.” She replied and was about to close the door but he held it.“Why? Because you're expecting a visitor?” He asked.“Yes, because I'm expecting a visitor.” She answered.He scoffed. “So, your visitor is more important than what's bothering me?” He questioned and Selene could sense hurt in his voice.She said nothing and gave way for him to come in. When he was in, she shut the door and faced him with her hands folded. “What is it?” She asked.“What happened last night?” He asked and Selene's eyes widened.She tried to hold a calm expression but she failed woefully. She cleared her throat, looking for an excuse to use on him.“Is that why you left your palace to my house this early morning when others
45.“What the heck did you think you were doing?” Apollo questioned after Dominic left.On one side Selene was glad he didn't appear in their presence, and on the other side, she was happy he appeared in his human form, else they would have been exposed.“What were you doing?” Apollo asked again and Selene sighed.“How did you get here?” She questioned.“You haven't answered my question, Selene.” He folded his hand.“You were the one who entered a lady's apartment without warning or a knock.” She scolded.“I've done this countless times. Why are you complaining about it today?” He asked. He was hurt to have found her in Dominic's arms. He wouldn't have been angry if she was indifferent to what he was doing but no, there was something he saw in her eyes as he stood there watching them and that thing broke him.Selene knew he was right. She was only trying to form an excuse and change the topic of discussion but he knew her too well and caught her.“Do you want some cookies? I made some
46.“Prince Dominic, it's nice to see you today.” Alpha Draco smiled as Dominic walked in.“Quit the formalities, Alpha Draco. What are you doing here?” He asked and took a seat.“I just came to discuss about the ally with you. You know, time is no longer on our side. There was a building project I was working on with your father, and its benefits comes from the ally as well. We need to be hasty so things can go according to plan.” He said.“Why wasn't I informed about the building project?” He asked and faced Queen Bathsheba.“You didn't have to know, Dominic.” She answered.“Why? I am going to be the Alpha. Shouldn't I be informed about the happenings in my pack?” He asked and his mother sighed. “Wait… you think I'm incompetent.” “No!” Queen Bathsheba answered immediately.“That's what you're thinking, mother. You think I can't handle big things like this. That's why you only give me small projects to take care of. Mother, you don't trust me. You don't trust what I can do.” He said