TYLER'S POVI chose to ignore Pete in that intense moment because he knew nothing about what I was going through mentally. A ruling Alpha getting married to an unknown princess? I don't even know if it's a curse on my pack or not. No approval from the moon goddess or anything; just accepting her because I want to be saved."Send for her to come so that we can get out of here now." Pete persisted; I ignored him. Lost in my thoughts of "what am I going to do?""This sounds so easy to you because you are not the one getting married to a total stranger. I don't have to say much about this; you definitely know nothing about royalty." I replied to him in a very harsh tone so that he could understand how heavy what he wanted me to do was."This is very simple logic, which I never expected you to refuse or argue about." Pete said, moved away from where he was standing, and went to the next edge. "What do you want me to do? That's what made us a team." I asked Pete, but I wasn't expecting more
TYLER'S POVIn that intense moment, I just had to accept my fate. "I will get married to you." I boldly said this before the door was opened. She paused, and the door closed again. I was shocked because there was no one holding the door, or maybe one of the guards was behind it.She turned, brought out something from her long garment, and handed it over to me. "My name is Zina. From this minute on, I shall be your wife till eternity." She said that and signaled for me to cut my hand for the oath. I did it without looking at her face, and she gave me her hand as I cut her soft flesh, and we tasted each other's blood."What would be the punishment for anyone who goes against this oath?" I questioned, and in that way, I would know where to start."Go against the oath? No, my dear. You can't go against it. Even if you should do so, then one of us must die, and it's in my hands to choose." She said, and that sounded like a gibberish story."What do you mean by that? What nonsense?" I was s
SELENA'S POVMy eyes were dripping in tears; my eyes had started closing because of the bad headache; and Pete was on the floor bleeding. I did so many things to stop the bleeding that it would stop and start again. "How do we move out of here?" I asked, even though I wasn't expecting Pete to answer me.Pete raised his hand and placed it on my lap. "Selena, you can go. I don't want them to catch you here because of me. Moreover, I might not survive this. Please go, Selena." Pete said, but that was impossible because there was no way I could leave him there."I know the pain is great, but nothing is going to happen to you. Stop putting pressure on yourself; we will get over all this." I encouraged him."I am already tired. I want to survive for you, but I think the ball is no longer in my court. There is something I want to tell you. Pete started coughing and finally stopped. "That witch with Tyler is deadly; you must learn to stay away from her. She likes nobody, only after her selfis
SELENA'S POVA heavy blow from Tyler landed on my face. That was the first time in my life that something like that happened to me. I staggered, lightning struck, and I was about to fall to the ground because I couldn't see anything again. I felt someone's hand behind me. They handheld me and made me stand back on my feet. My legs were shaking; I couldn't stand on the spot as my legs vibrated.It seemed like someone turned my head to my right. I saw Pete lying sleeping dead on the floor. I summoned all the strength left in me and ran towards him. "Pete! Pete!" I screamed his name, but he didn't respond.I turned to the princess; "What did you do to him? You wicked witch, what have you done?" I questioned her, and my tears started dropping on Pete's body. Only if Pete would wake up because of that. Tyler and the evil princess stood behind me like birds of the same feather.All of a sudden, Pete opened his eyes, as if nothing had ever happened to him. "Thanks to the moon goddess for lis
PETE'S POVThe burning fire in me at that moment could destroy a city. I raged inside of me, but I managed to stay calm so that I could take proper care of Selena. She doesn't deserve the ill-treatment from that fool called Tyler. Well, do I blame him? No! He was under a spell."I want to remove this cloth." Selena said this and started pulling off her gown. Tyler and Zina returned, and I rushed to cover up Selena's naked body."No, this dress is wet, and it would cause damage to my health." Selena rejected it and sat on the fallen piece of wood.The rain had stopped, but night was fast approaching. The beautiful whistles of the birds made the forest lively. I started looking for how to set up a fire, but everything was wet and couldn't be used. I was frustrated and tired of that awful moment because I couldn't stand Selena's condition; tears were already falling out of her eyes.I didn't relent; I continued searching for a means to make something happen. All this time, Tyler, and his
PETE'S POV"Please don't fight him. I believe he will come back to normal." Selena said to me, I was shocked."You are pleading for someone who almost took your life? Has the spell started working on you too?" I questioned her, wanting to know why she had to do that.As I was talking to Selena, Tyler ran away. It was still dark, but Selena ran after him. I couldn't stand and watch something happen to Selena; I ran after her, too. As it was my obligation to protect her from anything, I was ready to risk it all.We started searching for Tyler, but there was no sign of him. Selena kept acting weird, which made me uncomfortable, and I had to pour out the undying question in my head. "Are you developing feelings for Tyler?"Selena frowned, gave me a disgusting look, and withdrew her hand from mine. "Where is that coming from?" She asked, slowly moving away from me.I moved closer to her and grabbed her hands. My lips made their way to her lips, and we bounded in a sweet kiss that calmed so
SELENA'S POVI buried my head in Tyler's warm embrace. I felt peace; the memory of the past blew like wind in my head.I heard a sound and swiftly raised my head; it was Pete staggering and walking towards us. His body was filled with wounds, and his face spoke of pain and frustration. Tears welled up in my eyes, and I slowly started withdrawing from Tyler, who also expressed shock because I told him Pete was dead.I ran to hold him, and he pushed me aside. Pete stared at Tyler like he wanted to destroy him, but his feet weren't strong on the ground. I couldn't stop imagining different scenarios of what might be going on in his mind."You left me and ran to your hero," Pete said with a faint tone that struck me so hard.I moved closer and held his hand. "I didn't leave you; you know I would never do such a thing. I thought you were dead, and the giant might kill the both of us. I ran back but couldn't find you anymore. I didn't know where I was; I cried and screamed so loudly that Tyl
PETE'S POVI looked at Tyler and focused back on the person in whom I truly had an interest. "Selena!" I called her, and she turned and placed her hand on my shoulder. "This is not the time for this drama; we have to leave here as soon as we can. The things in this forest can destroy us, and nobody will have any trace of them.""Yeah, I understand that we have to go home, but how are we going to do that? Because there is no way we will go back to the same place we ran from. Let's look for a better solution, a safer one," Selena said, removing her hand from my shoulder.I understood that she was scared, but Tyler's emotional manipulation was working on her. I didn't know how to free her from that shackle."Selena, you have to follow my lead this time; it's a command." I aggressively said, and she looked at me and took two steps backwards."I told you he is a beast; follow him to your grave." Tyler continued to poison her mind, which made it more difficult for Selena to make a decision.
SELENA'S POVMy face was in another shape, and the visuals were blurry because of the heavy tears in my eyes. All our efforts met a dead end. The reality that my kids weren't with me haunted my soul. Deep down, nothing seemed to be interesting to me, but I had to keep pushing till I got what I was looking for."Yes! I will be going with some extra men to find a seer who will lead us. It's getting late, and we might end up losing what we so much cherish." Tyler tried to encourage me as he squeezed me in his embrace. I sobbed uncontrollably till the door slowly cracked open. I didn't pay attention to it at first, but when I observed Tyler's silence, I had to raise my head to see who it was."Pete!!" I called him, but he ignored me and didn't bother to answer as he went to sit down. He wasn't looking good; something must have happened to him. I went to help him clean up, but he stopped me."I will be fine." Pete said that and dropped my hand. I felt so bad and pitied him, even though I k
PETE'S POVOn my arrival at the strange building, there was no sign of any living thing, but I didn't care because my grandma was more important to me than the observation. With confidence, ready to take down the bastard, I walked into the building."Stop right there!" A voice reverberated from behind. I turned in confusion because I saw nobody when I passed, though it was dark. All of a sudden, there was a light spark, but before then, I had already been apprehended and tied down after struggling to stand my ground."What do you guys and my family want?" I asked in a very strong and active voice. None of them said a word to me. All night, I thought about who might have sent them, what the person wanted, and if my sister was safe at home.In the process of trying to figure out the bad egg that would take an old woman hostage, my mind went to Selena. "Could it be Selena? Is she trying to get back at me with this? I won't leave her alive; she will suffer, cry, and die if I find out that
PETE'S POVI felt so embarrassed and emotional in the hospital. The emotional trauma she caused me still had the nerve to appear, telling me about her kids. What is my take on that when their father is right beside her? "Is she emotionally trying to blackmail me? After using me? After making me see the spirits and the living beings, she must be a living witch. A thorn on my flesh, but I must set it ablaze." I lamented all alone beside my haven as I managed to sneak out from the fake emotions of Selena.As I openly talked to myself, I observed a presence but didn't talk before she broke the silence. "I can see your reasons; well, they are valid, but not when it concerns me. Pete, I love you." She confessed and sat beside me.I clenched my fist and wished it was someone to whom I could give a refined blow and whose hair and brain would go under reformation. "Do you know this is turning into stalking?" I questioned her as I shifted away from her."No, it's not. It's called love. Get out
SELENA'S POVLiving in a world so lonely and filled with pain, I couldn't focus on anything other than to think about the life I wanted for my kids, whom my eyes hadn't seen for a long time. I only see them crying in my dreams, and I wish I had superpowers.I picked up my phone and dialed Pete's number; it wasn't reachable, and I stood up to get ready so that I could see him and talk things out with him. After all, it wasn't my fault; he left me all alone in another man's domain. Something inside me kept telling me Tyler wouldn't be able to archive everything alone; he needed to get Pete on board to make things work out. I decided to visit him.As I stepped outside, I was stopped by Tyler's men. "You can't go out. That's the instruction given to us." He stipulated, squeezing his face like a soldier on the warfront."I have something very important to attend to. Why would Tyler give you such an order? To restrict me from going out? That can't be possible. If you wish to keep eyes on me
PETE'S POV"What about the patient?" I asked the nurse as I was about to leave work."She is better now, but she asked everyone to leave the ward.""And you did that?" I asked in a hasty manner and ran to check on her.Getting to the ward, my heart melted. Her sitting position tells it all—the loneliness and pain. My brain went back to the good times Selena and I had together.I thought of what to tell her, but I was still living in grievance. The wound in my heart is still fresh and might not heal anytime soon. I knew she didn't need only medication; psychological support might go a long way in the condition I saw in her.I moved, and as I got to where she was and sat on the bed, she gave me a deadly look. I was shocked because that wasn't ordinary. It looks like a bloody witch who has been cast out of their world."You know, sometimes fate doesn't work in favor of the good ones. Sometimes it is betrayal, sometimes it is heartbreak, and sometimes it is rejection and loneliness." I pa
SELENA'S POV"How can this mission be successful without him? That can never be possible, you know that." I aggressively said to Tyler that he tried to calm me down, but I wasn't having it."You have to calm down while we figure it out," Tyler said. I gave him a bombastic side-eye."Don't tell me to calm down. How do you expect me to calm down when my hope is gone? I warned you about this; the first time it happened, we promised that it was never going to happen again. Now we are at it again, and this time, it resulted in something else. I couldn't sleep all night. You want me to keep calm? When are my children nowhere to be found? The only person who knows a little is gone. I know you don't want these kids because of fatherly love; rather, you want them because of your fortune. I need you out of my life." My voice was very loud, but at a point I started shaking.Tyler forcefully held my hand, and our lips jammed. We kissed for a few seconds; I remembered and pushed him away."You hav
GEORGIA'S POV"I have to do this before he returns. Everything has been made easy for us. You are truly a hero; I love you so much." Liam smiled as I praised him for finding out who the kidnapper was through a great witch.I didn't want him to leave the pack house because it might be suspicious. I wanted to do it myself, and that way, we would bypass so many dangers.He placed his hand on my shoulder and said, "You know this is not just any game; you have to be very careful. Under no circumstances should you fight any of Dante's men. Play your role well and see everything work out for our good." Liam advised, sounding like the great king that he will soon become.I got dressed up, and Liam kissed my forehead and escorted me outside. As we got outside, my driver ran to open the car, but I stopped him. "You don't have to bother yourself; I got this. I would love to drive myself." I said that to him, but he didn't give in to that. He persisted, provoking my impatience, and I dragged the
PETE'S POV"This wasn't the plan; this is far from betrayal. I wish I had listened to my spirit—those signs that I kept receiving but ignored. Who knows if this is their first time; they might have been doing this, and I have been defending Selena in the presence of Georgia. Someone that I called the reason I live wants me to stop breathing. Maybe love is not meant for everyone; maybe some people are meant to be single forever without them knowing," I thought to myself as I sat under the tree. My heart was filled with pain and hatred at that moment.I didn't want to go home; I wanted to keep myself away from anyone at that moment because it might be dangerous. As I sat there, there was a thunderbolt. Immediately, it started raining."Oh, the moon goddess has seen my pain." I tried to stay calm, but my heart was bleeding. I screamed, ran from the tree to another tree, and fell to the ground. My heart wasn't only broken; it was poisoned.I continued screaming, but nobody answered. Tears
PETE'S POV"Selena, I have to go now. My sister might be so worried, but I will be here soon. Just give me a call when Tyler arrives." I said this to Selena as my hand gently brushed her beautiful face.She smiled, looked at me, and said, "I love you."I smiled, kissed her on the forehead, and started walking out of the room."Pete!" Selena called, and I stopped and turned back. "I will be waiting for you. Here I will be so lonely without you, and be careful, my joy." She said that and smiled."I want this to last forever," I said and left the room.Getting home, I quickly put some things in order before going to meet my sister and grandmother. The joy on their faces as they set their eyes on me was epic."I have been imagining a lot. I saw you in my dream crying for help because you were stabbed with a long sword in your chest. I guess that came. I was worried about your safety because, from the smile on your face, I can say the kids are back home." My sister said that and giggled.I