Selene's POVMy hands were busy with the tiny leaves in my tray as I gave it my undivided attention while separating the dried leaves from the fresh leaves . I was practicing an herb seen in a book. It would be used to stop diarrhea, which was good for a startup. I had sorted the leaves out myself, and I had found them at the borders of the pack just as Emily had written in her handbook."Hey,” Joans tender voice interrupted my thoughtWhat the hell is she doing here? "Hello, Joan, good day; how are you doing?" I didn't raise my head up to see her; I could only acknowledge that she was in the room with me. I wondered if she came to apologize for how she had treated me; just like those ladies had done earlier today, I didn’t need it. She took a seat beside me with a tray on her thighs, then she took a portion of the leaves.“You want to try the herbs for diarrhea; that's good for a start.”“Yes, how did you know?”She smiled softly at me, “Emily and I weren’t Exactly friends, but
Selene’s POV It was sad to say I didn’t know what it smelt like, it smelt like a lot of things, it was toxic yet cool and metallic, I tried to decipher what exactly what smelt like that, I knew it wasn’t his scent, and even if it was, it was a foreign scent, Lucian smelt like cocoa butter, and something harsher like wild vine, but now it was totally different.An entirely new scent that made my skin prickle. It left me in a state of confusion, but I could not ask why he smelt so funny.Or maybe it was my nose playing games on me. Ever since I woke up, I have had various abilities, I could heal now without calling out to my wolf, and I could perceive scent so vividly, more than anyone I know, I knew the limit of wolves, because I was one, so when I woke with an extreme sense of smell, I could only keep it to myself till I finally figure out why I had the ability.I wasn’t about to have myself being stigmatised by everybody.“So I see that you have started the renovation of my previous
Lucian’s POV I felt like I had jumped into a furnace, My skin itches badly and in my mind it felt like a petting zoo for wild animals. For every passing second, I felt the tension increase, words took too long to filter through my mind, and I found myself blinking hard every now and then, just to get a better vision. My entire body was covered in perspiration even while under the care of natural cool air, I still felt hot, and mostly uncomfortable.‘Go for a run’ said EscarnoI ignored him, ‘pull your clothes, run, take a bath, it’s too hot outside,’“Lucian, we can’t go to the pack now, consider it, I know the plan was to be there in three days but it’s risky, come to think of it, the new Luna would be on seat in two days, we can’t risk it” said Joan, I sent spies to the pack, and it turned out Alexander was having some coronation party in two days which was silly, because I planned on raiding in two day.‘We can’t stop, Lucian, don’t mind what’s she’s saying it’s all bluff, Alex
Selene’s POV “Lucian!” I called out, but he didn’t say anything.I knew he was inside, I heard his voice as I was approaching his chambers, I parted the curtains of the room, he didn’t respond which was odd I was sure I spoke loud enough.My eyes scanned the rooms to see if he was sleeping or maybe had something blocking his ears but he wasn’t there at all.“Strange” I said out loud.It made no sense, or maybe it was just the hyper hearing senses that I had recently developed.I must be hearing things, because I really thought he was here. I wanted to propose my idea of going again to the pack, I could not let it slide, not at all. I needed to go whether he liked it or not. She just had to allow me to follow him.I stood up, totally restless, maybe he went out, and I needed to go find him. I walked out of his room, then I saw Joan approaching me, waving at her and smiling sweetly at me.“Have you seen Lucian, I thought he was in his room, but he isn’t, I want to tell him something” I
Selene’s POV While I waited for someone to appear, I sensed a fleet of wolves coming towards me, but I didn't feel a bond between any of them, they were the board members of the pack, and people I talk with everyday, they had just finished training with Lucian and their plan just had been sorted out. I saw Joan following them, my hopes fell and I placed my hands on my chest to stop the excessive palpitation. I had never felt the mate bond, after so many years I never thought I would have a mate. I never searched for my mate after marriage because it was simply useless to me, I was married, and had a child, so it made no sense. “Selene?, are you okay?, something is burning inside” Joan snapped her fingers at me, pulling me out of the dilemma I had found myself. “Selene, you placed something on fire,” Joan said again as she rushed into the healer's ward then brought the pot of herbs down. The feeling was still stuck in my heart, I hadn't gotten over the sensation. I went back i
Selene’s POV “Selene, you will come with me, is that clear?Joan, go up north, through the opening, the guards are heavily sedated, they won’t see you even if they are awake.” Joan nodded, then she and the rest of her crew went north.We were splitted into three groups, six people were going to stay at the exit, with two trucks. Ella was in the front of the first car, and had a camera and a phone with her incase she needed anything since she could not follow us into the pack.Joan and the other team were to raid Alex's chambers through the back opening and I and Lucian alone were to go into the treasury of the pack, to retrieve the moonstone; those were the only target.“Are you ready?” He asked, I nodded gently, I would say I was optimistic about this particular heist, but my heart felt heavy with anger and resentment.The last time I was here, I was not only the Luna to the pack, I was a wife, I had a sister and a family to call my own. But now I had no one other than my daughter wi
Selene’s POV I felt the nerves around my heart clench just seeing him from afar. He stood at the podium, dressed in fur coat and adorned by jewels, he had a glass of wine in his hands.“To the people of the eclipse pack, I would like you all to welcome the official luna of the pack, we all know a great tragedy had befell our pack and my wife and lovely daughter ” he paused, and his face contorted in a frown, he was trying to act sympathetic, which made me angry because he was a monster.“The death of our last Luna had brought so much damage to our pack, I wouldn’t know what to do if her sister, Natasha, hadn't stepped up to take the position from her” I clenched my fist, I was pissed, he was selling the people a lie, and they believed it.“But today Isn’t a day to cry over what has already happened. The goddess gives and the goddess takes,we are only disciples and children of her words, but I would like to tell all of you that your Alpha has not only given you a new Luna, but he has
Selene’s POV The whimpering sound of a lady continued, as he slammed her body against the door of the treasury, of all the places she chose to make a scene he chose this particular place.Even while behind closed doors, I had a graphic image of everything that was happening just outside the door. I imagined Alex in his fur coat, and the rattling sound came from the jewels that adorned his neck.I heard the clicking sound of lips, and forced kisses, the slightly compressed moans, I knew too well that it wasn’t Natasha who he was with, and to top it up, I knew who this particular lady was.It was a maid, a personal maid to Luna, she had only been assigned to me a year ago, after the death of her mother, she was such an innocent girl. And somehow Alex had to ruin her innocence.‘Dirty dog’ I whispered beneath my breath. He forcefully pushed her against the door, then raised her clothes up, his tone was rushed, and from her choice of words, I could already tell she was being forced, In
Selene POV Lucian stood before me with a plate of food. His face was less grumpy and soft. I didn't know if he was acting or just being good to me for goodness sake."Here, eat this. You missed your lunch which shouldn't have been." He dropped the plate in front of me, his tone strict."I thought you promised to eat properly from now on? You shouldn't go back on your words, Selene. It is not good for your health to skip meals," he scolded."Did you come here to give me food or argue with me because I feel you came for the latter.""Don't turn this into a fight, Selene. You did wrong by skipping your meal. I have every right to be angry at you for neglecting what's important to you.""I didn't do it on purpose. It's not like I had a choice..." I defended myself but he cut me off with a slam on the table."You had a choice, Selene. We agreed that no matter what, you will stick to your eating routine for efficient training. Don't give me that excuse of not having a choice," he muttered
SELENE'S POVAs I sat in my quarters, surrounded by the comforting scent of old books and the soft glow of candlelight, I was deeply engrossed in the pages of my worn leather-bound book of herb remedies, the intricate illustrations and detailed descriptions of various plants and their medicinal properties a soothing balm for my frazzled nerves. The sound of a gentle knock at the door broke the spell, and I looked up to see Donald, a member of our pack, standing in the entrance, a small, neatly wrapped package clutched in his hand. He smiled hesitantly, his eyes crinkling at the corners, as he approached me. "Selene, I brought you something," he said, his voice low and rough, as he held out the package. "I made it myself. It's a scent leg cream. I thought you might find it useful."I took the package from him, feeling a surge of gratitude and appreciation for his thoughtful gesture. "Thank you, Donald," I said, my voice sincere. "That's very kind of you." As I unwrapped the package,
Selena's POV “After the interlude with Lucian I went to tend to the nightingale flowers. As the days went by they required more care which was a little bit tasking thus by the time I got home,I fell head first into the warm,cozy comfiness of my bed. I was having a weird dream where I was able to actually best Lucian in the training field! I really loved the surprised look on his face and was just about to tease him when a loud knock on my door jolted me out of my sweet dream. “Who was that now?" Grumbling,I grudgingly rose up from my bed with my eyes still heavy with sleep. Opening the door I was surprised to discover Lucian at the door. It was still early morning with the sky still dull. Heck,the sun was not even out yet!However,with one look I knew why he was here, dressed up in training gear he was here to call me out for my usual training. “Come in.” I said as I turned back inside but before I could go far he spoke up. “No need for that,I came her so that we can
Selena's POV Tonight's sky was breathtakingly mesmerizing! The twinkling stars in the clear sky were simply enthralling,coupled with the sharp chirping of crickets and the cool night breeze, it created an ambience that felt relaxing. Clear,cloudless nights like this were a dime in a dozen as most of the time clouds blotted out the sky. They were especially great for telling stories as they made the whole feeling more….immersive.Under one of the many Magnolia trees that littered the pack grounds an old man could be seen narrating a story to a bunch of kids. He was old Alfred one of the oldest members of the pack,once a great warrior an injury he received had made him feeble. Now he was a guardian of the younger generation guiding them forward.Clearing his throat he started his story. “ A very long time ago…”" How long ago pa Alfred?" One of the kids interrupted with a curious expression. " Hoho,long before even I was born, but let's get back to the story . So where
CHAPTER 115SELENE'S POVAs I stood amidst the bustling activity of our pack's farm, my eyes couldn't help but wander to the figure of Lucian, his muscles rippling beneath his sleeveless shirt as he labored to construct the new greenhouse. The sun beat down upon his back, casting a sheen of sweat across his skin, and I felt a flutter in my chest, a sensation that I promptly suppressed with a surge of irritation. Why must I always find myself drawn to him, even after the argument we had just shared? And to make matters worse, he had teased me mercilessly about my appetite that morning, his eyes glinting with amusement as he watched me devour my meal with gusto. I hated that he could still affect me so, that he could still make me feel like a foolish, lovesick child.Determined to put Lucian from my mind, I threw myself into my work, focusing intently on the task of planting the new crops. The feel of the cool, damp soil between my fingers was calming, and I lost myself in the simp
Chapter 114Lucian’s POV“Do you want more?” I asked Selene.“And I think you might want to slow down a bit Selene, the food is right here in this tent. No one's coming in to take it away from you.” She was taking in everything at a speed I feared greatly might end up requesting the presence of a healer.She glared at me. “Are you mocking me, Lucian?”I raised my hand in protest. “I wouldn't dare.” I thought to myself, I'm just trying to help, but I guess that's not how she sees it.She nodded, as if content with my reaction. “Better.”“And besides, what are you still doing here in my tent?” she added. “Waiting to see if you'd want more,”She scoffed. “I think I've had enough, thank you.” Her tone was polite, but I could sense the underlying tension.I nodded, feeling a pang of awkwardness rose in my chest. Was this ever going to end?“Alright, I'll leave you to rest then.” I stood up, my eyes meeting hers for a brief moment before I turned to leave.As I stepped out of the tent, I w
Lucian’s POV I was sharpening my dagger in my tent when I caught sight of Selene walking like she was being chased at the same time sniffing the air like a dog. I didn't know when I stood from my seat and followed her, my lips stretching into a smile of delight when she finally came to a stop in front of the royal kitchen. Cravings. She definitely had a craving. What solidified my resolve was the face she had made asking the chef for meatball subs with mozzarella cheese. I mean who asks for such weird combination and in the morning at that?I didn't want her to see me so I had kept a great distance between us, just watching the scene that was playing out between her and the chef. The chef…by the gods, the look on the chef's face was one I could kill to see again. The man looked like he was watching a patient from an asylum talk to him and couldn't believe his ears. Selene on the other hand didn't seem to care, she went on begging to have a portion even when it wasn't ready. He
Selene’s POV I woke with a start. My tongue felt sore and my body disoriented as I tried to stand to my feet. Today's supposed to be the first day of building my afrm but it felt like I'd been rammed into by a pack of rogues and left to die on my bed. Jeez, this definitely had to be the cons of being pregnant. But there’s no hella way I was letting that get to me. After I had left Lucian's room, I had drafted out the activities I was going to carry out today, more like pioneer since I was pregnant and couldn't really do much just for the safety of my baby. The first thing on my list was checking out some plots of land available in the pack to be sold, leased or rented. Thankfully, despite the bad blood between Lucian and I, he'd forwarded to me a list of persons with lands ready to be sold or leased so all I had to do was inspect and choose. Afterwards, I'll make payments, put up and ad for workers and if time permitted, start clearing if it was a bushy land. I pushed myself for
Selene's povMy joy knew no bounds knowing that Lucian was super willing to help me finally achieve my dream of owning a farm. The thought sent a thrill through me, so much so that I didn't know when I chuckled and did a happy dance as I trudged through the hallway. “Look at you, all happy huh?” My wolf teased. “Girl, who wouldn't be?” I retorted, chuckling the more as my mind wandered to my cooked up imagination of me standing in my own huge, long plot of land, sowing seeds into the soil alongside my workers. Surreal was an understatement of how the thought made me feel. But almost immediately, my reverie ended. Somehow my mind defiled my constraints and traveled back to the time when I had asked Lucian what was wrong with him and how he'd coldly told me off. I could feel my heart shattering into multiple pieces again as the scene replayed in my head again. Was I ever going to move past that? The cold looks in his eyes, the venom in his voice, the way he'd quickly rebuffed me,