Selenes POV“It’s like a miracle, I won’t lie to you, the little girl has undergone several tests, and it all came back negative, her illness was never there. And as it is now, we are both targets and assets. Do you understand?” Casper said.He sat across from me, legs crossed and hands pressed on his chin, then continued.“Do you know how many people we will save if, by any means, we can use your power?” He said.My focus was on his legs. He placed his coat on his legs. I was trying my best not to look at it so he wouldn’t notice that my attention was there, but then again, what more could I do? I could fight now and run away, but I would not go back without bringing myself to wait for Lucian to be rescued and saved like a damsel in distress. Or I would hope on my wolf to save me, which was far from the alternative.If by any chance I had to go out of here, I needed two things, the stone and the potion in his pocket, and if you can’t fight them, you join them, which was what I was go
Selenes POVHe stood up from the bed and grabbed the jacket he had worn all day. I was still curious why he laughed the way he did.“Arden doesn’t know who you are, and I saw you by chance, and I had to confirm you were the one.” He turned to me, a smirk on his face. I hated it, I wanted to wipe it off, but he looked back.“You can say the goddess brought you here for my good.” He adjusted his jacket, then he walked out of the room. I was finally here on my own, free of all kinds of interaction. I climbed down from the bed, and I ran into the closet.Reason unknown, I was just overwhelmed, what do I do now? It was when the doors to the closet locked that I realized that I had done something mindlessly, my skin itches, and I felt highly irritated just being here, something wasn’t right.“I sensed something,” Estel said.I had long forgotten she was here at first, “What is it?” I asked.In a split second, I had prayed in my heart that it was something related to Casper and somehow she h
Selene’s POVI stared at the plate one more time before I lost my shit, but I didn't lash out as much as I wanted to, I just took my time to regard it and I placed some self worth on myself.Casper might do whatever he wanted to do but as far as I was concerned he needed me in health. Not only healthy but he needed everything I had to offer, in order to have this emptied he soon started planning for himself he needed me so it won’t be poisoned.And for what it was worth the last time I really ate like it meant something to me was when I ate with that doctor who by now would consider me gone. I must have left the state as I told him I would, and now I’m his heart he might remember me.I would have loved to pay him a visit again, and maybe find a way to have another sitting while we are and pretend like we had the best communication known to us.And I didn't protest like I did the first time, I took the treat from his hands, the filth from the last one was still on the floor and I won’t
Selene’s POVIt started pretty well, I dressed in more accommodating clothes than a loose gown, and I opened the door which wasn’t closed. I was welcomed by a free hallway.I was familiar with the interiors as of the last four days I was here I had crossed here about four times with now being the fifth.I walked out inserch of Casper, my wolf lingering and my nose more active than it has been in a while, I didn’t take me long to know where a familiar scent from.arousedWell two trials of scattered scent, I followed one and it led me to the beaded hall where Arden had taken me through earlier then I had thought I was going to be in an harem with Casper then the obvious happened but that was by the way because somehow he wasn’t there when I walked through the beaded curtains.I would say I was disappointed. But then that leave me to trial another scent.I walked back, flapping my tired bare feet on the cold tiled floor till I arrived at a door which didn’t hesitate to push open.If I
Selene’s POVEverything he said was bitter, it was all bitter and resentful.“Sorry, I don’t know what else to say.” I tried to move the lock, to open the door and let myself out but maybe it was too late because Mr.big guy just took a seat and he was laughing out so wild that it made me question a lot.“You know, I haven’t told anyone but Emily this tale I am telling you, well I didn’t have to tell her, she was there” he took a pause to regard me a little, and I did some more staring than necessary.I looked back and then back at him, my hands had met the handle and just one swing and if he went ballistic I would leave the room and come again. RUN FOR MY LIFE.“Well that’s enough with me I guess, I am trying to form a bond here, tell me about yourself,” he pointed a sit close to the cage, I glanced at the silver bar, I had been focused on the action before me the panic and my brain hadn’t told me how much suffocation came with being here.Naturally it shouldn’t be so bad but it was
Selene’s POVHis blunt denial of my advance broke me more than anything in the world. I could weather and die, but I stood with a confident look like I hadn’t just lost my resolve.“I swear on Emily’s death I would come back.” I was met with my darkness the moment I said her name, a sting met my cheeks and my belly hit the ground, a taste of metal and salt met my tongue, it was my blood.Everything as I knew it blurred into a distant uncle’s image and before I could grasp everything I met the frames of Casper towering above me like a bad active shower he stared daggers into my soul.“You don’t swear on her death, don’t mention her name ever again.” He walked away and I heard the door slam as he walked out of the room.I stared at the metal bar for as long as life permitted me before I turned to rest on my back, I know I should feel sad but I don’t instead, I stare at the ceiling top with joys as I laugh so hard that I cry.“Selene.” Estel muttered. “Don’t, don’t do anything let me wa
Selene’s POVHis blunt denial of my advance broke me more than anything in the world. I could weather and die, but I stood with a confident look like I hadn’t just lost my resolve.“I swear on Emily’s death I would come back.” I was met with my darkness the moment I said her name, a sting met my cheeks and my belly hit the ground, a taste of metal and salt met my tongue, it was my blood.Everything as I knew it blurred into a distant uncle’s image and before I could grasp everything I met the frames of Casper towering above me like a bad active shower he stared daggers into my soul.“You don’t swear on her death, don’t mention her name ever again.” He walked away and I heard the door slam as he walked out of the room.I stared at the metal bar for as long as life permitted me before I turned to rest on my back, I know I should feel sad but I don’t instead, I stare at the ceiling top with joys as I laugh so hard that I cry.“Selene.” Estel muttered. “Don’t, don’t do anything let me wa
Lucian’s POVThe gut feeling lasted as long as it must but soon it became awkward with the thunder clapping. And the weird stench in the realm but then the rain had wind didn’t seem like it could carry a whole apartment at this point, lilac and the rest of the wolf had already begun a second journey and I too was excited to go back to lilacs pack.I had told them to stop somewhere while sprinting to meet them but I made sure they only waited for a certain period before they could move along. It didn’t take long for me to get hold of them, mostly not when it was Escarno that was doing the running.Due to the holdup on the road one would expect Alex to notice that his people were gone but if he had even stolen wouldn’t have stopped the rest of the pack members who didn’t go to come back and look for those who escaped.The way lilac did it we were not going to approach the guards at the gate regardless of their multitude and if we had to appear the commoners they would age. To hand pick
Joan’s POVAfter the news about Lucian and Selene. And Alex and who ever was involved I was downcasted for the longest of periods and as the goddes might have it my bruises were not as bad as one would imagine.A few broken bones and an cute but once again miss Selene if she was here. It would have been better because surely she would help a friend out.Now I had to move around with a limp, tired and exhausted as I walked out of the ward down the hall Lucian and lilac were in the study room and I was heading to see Ella who in my understanding hasn’t gotten up from bed yet.I walked over to her room, there were guards in the room where she was staying, and two more outside I heard her talking with one of them they were playing card games on the bed.“Joan.” She cheered without looking up from her card.“Hey little one, how are you doing?” I asked as I leaned on the bed and and reached out for her thighs, it wa totally uncalled for but I placed my head on her thighs it wa bandaged and
Selene's POV“Don’t thank me yet,” he replied lightly, though there was a seriousness in his eyes that told me he’d seen more than I cared to admit. “Rest now, and when you’re ready, we can talk. But first, you need to recover.”I looked away, remembering the sharp, bitter taste of the wind and the haunting sound of those rogues’ voices. “I’m a rogue,” I repeated, as if to convince myself that I could still be the fierce, independent warrior I’d always been. “I don’t usually need help.”He paused, his hands still working over my wounds. “Maybe not,” he said softly. “But even rogues have scars that run deeper than the skin. Let me help you patch those up tonight.”I wanted to protest, to cling to the pride that had kept me isolated for so long, but the truth was undeniable. I was tired—physically and emotionally battered. And deep down, I knew that letting someone in wouldn’t make me weak; it would simply make me human. With a sigh that seemed to come from the depths of my soul, I nodd
Selene’s POVI lashed out with my free arm, slamming my elbow into my attacker’s ribs, and he grunted, loosening his grip on my wrist for just a heartbeat. The chaotic sounds of the forest—the relentless storm, snapping branches, and the harsh murmurs of the rogues—filled my ears. I scrambled backwards, my heart pounding hard enough that I could almost hear it. I knew I had to run. I couldn’t stay here and be caught by these desperate fools.I bolted through the underbrush, adrenaline pounding in my veins, each step fueled by fear and fury. My breath came in ragged gasps as I dashed blindly through the forest, blood seeping from fresh cuts and old bruises alike. I didn’t dare look back, though I could hear the snarls and angry shouts trailing me in the distance.The wind still whipped at me, unrelenting, and for a moment I thought it would sweep me off my feet entirely. I fought it, clinging to the wet ground as if my life depended on it—because it did. I could almost taste the metall
Lucian’s POVAnother pack member, an older wolf with scars etched deep into his face, nodded slowly. “We owe you our lives. But… why are you out here alone, Mask? Lilac said you wouldn’t leave your post.” His tone was gentle yet filled with concern.I clenched my jaw. “I need to think,” I replied, more to myself than to them. The burden of leadership, the betrayal, and the constant threat from Alex and his allies—it was too much. I didn’t know if I could shoulder it any longer.The wind roared again, as if to remind me that there was no escape from destiny. I turned to leave, but then I paused. The pack’s eyes, filled with hope and desperation, held me in place. Their silent pleas for guidance, for reassurance, weighed heavily on me. I couldn’t abandon them—not when they needed me most.My mind was a storm of conflicting emotions. Anger, sorrow, and a deep-seated guilt churned inside me. I remembered Lilac’s words, the promise I had made. I remembered the faces of those who looked up
Lucian’s POV I was furious. Every muscle in my body burned with anger as I stormed out of the pack house. The recent events still stung like fresh wounds— Alex’s betrayal, the way everything had fallen apart, the weight of secrets.She should have not gone to the human realm she would die. And she knows this too well that she would die yet she did all this why! I pushed open the heavy door and stepped into the cold, unforgiving night. The wind hit me like a wall, whipping my hair and carrying the scent of rain and earth. My heart pounded in my chest, a relentless drumbeat that fueled my rage.I had left for the ward where Joan had been staying—a place I once thought was safe. Now it felt like a trap. I needed to be free, to run away from the constant reminders of failure and loss. Every step I took away from that house felt like a step toward escape. Yet even as I ran, I knew I couldn’t outrun the memories. They clung to me like shadows.Before I had even gathered my thoughts, a str
Selene’s POVI let the guilt sit with me for a while before I let it go, my father was there and even though I know Joan would take care of her I still needed to contact them.I wasn’t with any form of communication devise with me and the realm is too big to go on and about looking for them.The wind was relentless. It howled through the trees, whipping against my body with an unforgiving force. Each step I took seemed like a punishment as it seems the wind wanted to make me one with the RV walls It felt like walking through an invisible wall pushing me back. My clothes clung to my skin, soaked from the endless drizzle, and the icy air cut into me like knives. My nose was force fed air and my mouth was sealed shut. I could not move further and I tried not to be swept away but the force.Damn a valley without rockOr caves or even as much as a tall three.if I was a beaver I would dig the floor and enter. I was exhausted. My body screamed for rest, but I couldn’t stop. Ella’s scent wa
Selene’s POVWhatever I was doing was most definitely working as his breathing pace was now more steady than it had been since we stepped out of the portal, and now that was done I tried to steady my heart beat while trying to make it work so I could send him out of there.But whatever I was doing was also causing something to move in his body, like I was healing not only his system for breathing but his entire body but this time I tea is more different than anything I have ever felt.The moment I got deeper into healing him it felt as though I was glued to his body, it was intense, and magnetic and the more I stayed he became more attached I felt just staying there, the portal grew but it was always decreasing as we proceeded with the treatment.Whatever it was I didn’t care but I pulled him closer to the portal till half of his body was here and the other ther from he held my hand, my heart skills beat.His eyes opened slightly and his lips stretched in. Sly smile.“Thanks for ever
Selene’s POVI tried to kick his hands out, but damn this thick dress. Damn it so much, because of it he was able to climb on my body while pinning my knees to the floor, my attentlg to stand was ended when he held my legs.And now I was trying to crawl out of there but he held my hair in between his hard fingers.“Damn you!” He said.As he held my jaw threatening to break it with his hand I met his broken nose as well, both of were bleeding, but he was smiling at me“Hello Selene hawkmoon. It’s nice seeing you again.” He butted my head with his head and I fell to the floor the room took a quick spin but I was not giving up, I had taken the stone out of my chest pad where I had kept it earlier, and I held it in my hands and when he came close to my face again I slammed his head with the stone.Again. Three times till one’s sure I had gotten the part where was bleeding he rolled on his back as he groaned in pain. I stood to my feet, ready to take to my feet but the dress was crappy an
Selene’s POVit kept on flattering and resizing as it emerges, now I thought of nothing at all but the resent energy in the room it knocked on the walls of my mind, it teared my veins there were so many sick people in the room praying to be healed by some miracle healer all of a sudden.But I had other things, I stood from where I was and I walked over to a distant edge maybe the further I am am from the more distant the rush to want to heal them will affect me.Did it workMaybe.The potato was big enough to size my head and if it could just grow a little bit wider now I would shove myself inside like a tight cave hole. I would not mind it.I had finally gotten to a stage of mind one would calm perfect and once I saw that the ho I had created was big enough to fit me I stood up and it stood still, I could almost cry but I had no—“Shit.” Casper walked into the room, the stillness in my heart died and the portal disappeared but with the look on his eyes I was sure not finding a way o