Selene throws a couple of clothes in a small bag, no worrying about any hygiene products. She didn't care how she looked anymore, all she cared about is finding a dark hole to crawl into. She runs back to the sitting room, where Nathaniel and Heather remain. Nathaniel is throwing some potions around the room, reciting under his breath. Selene sits next to Heather, but the human pulls away from her. "Heather?" Selene feels a stab of pain at Heather's rejection.
"What, Selene?" Heather snaps at her. Selene shivers at the use of her full name. Heather never called her Selene. She always used the name Morgan gave her-Lena.
"Heather can we just talk?" Selene tries to scoot closer to her friend.
Heather's expression is full of contempt as she regards Selene. "No, we can't. You told me nothing would happen! You slept with my mate, Selene! Did you realize how much it would break my heart seeing you two like that, or was that your intention? God, Selene, I trusted you
Selene stares into the black abyss out her small window, tears pouring down her cheeks. Her little slice of happiness was stripped away by those who swore her protection. Selene reminisced on her bond with Morgan, how she always wished for her family every night, until a blonde boy announced he would be hers. Selene began to rely on Morgan for that familial bond she desperately ached for. She met Nathaniel when she was a toddler, remembering him as the boogeyman. The older faerie had a knack for appearing before bedtime, scaring Selene senseless with his imposing aura. Nathaniel was left to watch over the orphans, a task he disliked. Everything changed when he met Selene- she was special, he could feel it. His brothers had stolen her from an Alpha in the old world. Selene grew attached to the Elder and cried when he was replaced by another faerie. Selene began to act out and Nathaniel took her under his care when she performed malicious pranks on the humans nearby. He was determined
Luke"Luke, leg it! The poor lass will be landing soon!" Maddie jumps out of her car as soon as she parks.Luke gulps the woman's neck, retracting his fangs at Maddie's voice. That witch has a knack for interrupting his meals! "Give it a sec, Mads." Luke's eyes turn to the blonde woman in his lap, dropping her hair around the bite mark. The girl giggles and wraps her arms around his neck. "Luke! Are you leaving?"He roughly pushes the woman off his lap. "Afraid so."The human woman pouts and tightens her hold on his neck. "Would you like to see me again?"Luke rolls his eyes. He doesn't care for women other than to fulfill a basic need: food. He hadn't looked at another female since the night he horrifically lost his Grace. Grace was a witch and was knowledgeable in herbs and remedies. Grace used her gift to help others, and she grew to be immensely loved among the wolves, faeries, and vampires. Luke was the luckiest man with Grace as a mate, and
Selene enters into a quaint sitting area full of memorabilia. Each piece was carefully placed throughout the room, inviting positive energy to flow through the room. A small window with white lace curtains invites a warm breeze inside, giving the room a welcoming aura. In front of the window is a comfy-looking couch with a small glass table. The sunlight reflects off the surface, creating a rainbow of colors dancing in the air."You're welcome to sit, Selene. You must be tired after your journey." Maddie gently pushes Selene towards the couch. Then, Maddie disappears and reappears with a tea tray, handing Selene a cup before joining her."How are you doing, dear? I take it things didn't go according to plan?" Maddie certainly got right to the point.Selene shrugs. "If you mean Nathaniel not being here, then yes."Maddie leans back against the armrest. "I see. That must have been difficult for you, considering Nathaniel is close to you."Selene falls silent, rubbing he
*Toby* Toby and Liam were headed home after a long day of training. The day started out with pack training, followed by training with the Alpha-to-be. Mathias had chosen Liam as his Beta and worked with him every day on pack responsibilities. While Liam was the one chosen for Beta, Toby, the loyal twin, stayed behind to help his brother. He was happy for Liam, but he couldn't help the twinge of jealousy at his brother's success. Growing up, Liam was the popular twin. Toby was the reserved one, preferring the solitude of being alone. Liam was the player when it came to dating, while Toby only dated a handful of she-wolves. He didn't want to become too serious with one female, opting to save himself for his predestined mate. When Liam first claimed Klara as his mate, Toby was ecstatic. According to wolf legend, twin wolves shared one mate. Liam and Toby had been preparing for this day since they were in diapers! Unfortunately, In an odd twist, Klara was only de
*Selene* "Well, shall we?" Maddie moves to the dinner table like nothing was amiss. Selene looks at her incredulously, like Maddie didn't notice the sudden change."Sit. Eat." Maddie commands. Selene joins her, eating quietly before asking her a question. "What was that?""Ye mean Liam? It's exactly as he mentioned: you're his mate." Maddie spears a piece of fruit. "Isn't there supposed to be tingles or an overwhelming scent?""You didn't feel anything?" Maddie's brow shoots up to her hairline. Selene shakes her head. Maddie puts her fork down and joins her hands. "Have you shifted yet?""To my wolf? No." Selene leans forward, eager to hear Maddie's answer."Usually ye don't sense your mate until after your first shift. Since you're missing yours, it's likely ye won't sense them. But ye have an advantage, my dear. That vision ye told me about; it had Liam and Luke, no?"Selene nods. "They said the word mate.""See? Ye have a special path to take, Sel
*Luke* Luke jumps back in his truck, turning into the dirt road. One more delivery, then he can crawl back into his dungeon, literally. His darkroom at Thorne Castle awaits until The Boss contacts him with his next assignment. Smuggling black market goods was a stressful and challenging job, but the job was perfect for him. He hardly cared about frivolous things such as human laws and it kept his mind occupied. Today was different. He couldn't stop thinking about his new mate, Selene. Luke hisses at the idea of her. How could the fates be so cruel- A faerie for a mate!? Faeries are despicable creatures and consider themselves superior to vampires. The tension between the faeries and vampires has been present for as long as Luke can remember. Older vampires claim that it started five hundred years ago during an All Hallows Eve Festival. The two species had an agreement to cohabitate peacefully together. On All Hallows Eve, the vampires prowled out at night, seeking hu
Selene "Toby put me down!" Selene tries to wiggle out of Toby's arms. The wolf chuckles, pulling her tighter against his chest and lifting her higher. "Not until I get a proper goodbye!" Toby plants pecks all over Selene's face. "You better hurry or Liam and I will be late to training." "You're the one that won't let me go!"Selene pulls her head away from his lips. "Please let me go?" "Fine." Toby sighs as he carefully lowers her to the ground. His head follows hers, his lips lingering for one final kiss. "We will be back in a couple of days." "Come on Toby, stop being selfish! I haven't had time with her." Liam pouts. Selene giggles, turning around to the brown-haired warrior. She leans up against her tiptoes, intending to give Liam a quick kiss, but he deepens the kiss, burying a hand in her hair. His lips swallow her moans. When they finally pull away, Selene is left breathless. "See you on Friday?" Liam traces her jaw with his thumb.
Luke is dumbstruck. What was this girl playing at? "Pretty story, lass. Ye expect me to believe all that ?"Selene throws her hands in resignation."Honestly? I don't care. I have nothing left to lose."Luke tightens his fists and grits his teeth. He couldn't tell if Selene was lying. He searches her eyes and sees pain reflecting in them. A wave of guilt washes over him as he realizes she had confided in him. Had he been too harsh on her? Luke shakes off his shame. He builds a wall between him and Selene. He couldn't let another woman in. They lead to heartbreak. It is easier to believe Selene is manipulative. He needs to reject her. The words are on his lips when a voice interrupts: "What's going on here?"Maddie appears in the doorway, her eyes hardening when she sees Luke towering over Selene. Selene doesn't show any fear, instead, she steps closer until their noses are inches apart. "Why don't you tell her, Luke? Tell her how you called me a liar, a spoiled princess, sha