Chapter 15: FabricatedReagan's POV"Did you find any information about her?" I asked Adrian as he entered my office. He let out a sigh and shook his head."Nothing relevant. Aside from the usual known information, there's nothing more I could uncover. It's like she’s deliberately mysterious," he said, looking directly at me."Why are you doing a background check on her anyway? Is she really that suspicious in your eyes?" Adrian asked as he sat down on the couch, curiosity evident in his expression.I clenched my jaw and averted my gaze, unwilling to explain my obsession aloud. It's been five years since Selina slipped through my fingers. Five long years, yet her departure haunts me everywhere I go—even in my sleep. I just... I just can't forget her.How dare she fabricate her death to escape from me? Did she really think I wouldn’t uncover the truth? My fist tightened as I stared at the photo of her on my desk.Selena, you can’t get away from me. I’ll find you, even if it takes a lif
Chapter 16: Coincidence Selina’s POVI pulled my hood lower, staying cautious as I approached the designated meeting spot. I knew the king had ordered his warriors to keep an eye on me, so I had to be careful.He must never learn everything about me. Especially about Abigail. Scanning my surroundings to make sure no one was watching, I slipped into the room.As soon as I entered, I was greeted by Abigail's excited yell, “Mommy! You’re here! I missed you!”She reached out to be carried, making me laugh. I hadn’t even removed my cloak yet, but she immediately recognized me. She and Sky were so perceptive.Smiling, I lowered my hood and kissed her cheek. How I’d missed this child—even though it had only been a week since we last saw each other.From across the room, I saw Jiya approaching, her smile as bright as ever, happy to see me again. I felt the same way—it was good to see them both.“I’m surprised the king allowed you to come and go from the kingdom whenever you like,” she remark
Chapter 17: Mate "The king is calling you. We are waiting for your arrival," a panicked servant said as three of them rushed to meet me at the palace entrance. My brow furrowed in confusion. What could have happened?The urgency in their voices sent alarm bells ringing in my mind. "Is there something wrong?" I asked, quickening my pace. They all nodded, their expressions grave. "Yes. The prince—" My heart sank at their words. Sky? What had happened to him?"What happened to him?" I asked, my voice steady despite the dread pooling in my stomach."He... He's sick again. His temperature is high. He said he can't breathe properly..."What? "When did this happen?" I pressed, my anxiety flaring."Three hours ago, Lady Selina. He’s in his room now with the king. We are all worried."Damn it. I had been away for only five hours, and he was already suffering again. Why hadn't anyone told me sooner?I dashed toward Sky's room, my heart racing. Just as I was about to enter, the door swung open,
Chapter 18: Unexpected"How are you feeling now?" I asked softly, placing a gentle hand on his forehead. He looked up at me, his eyes wide and innocent, before answering, "My head still hurts a bit, but it’s manageable."I smiled at his words and asked another question. "Are you hungry?" He shook his head and offered a faint smile."No, but… there’s something I want to do tomorrow. But I know Father won’t allow it," he said sadly, a hint of disappointment in his tone. My curiosity piqued, and I leaned in closer."Tell me about it. Maybe I can find a way to make it happen," I offered. His face lit up with excitement."Really? I wanted to—" He was cut off as the door suddenly opened. "Sky, are you feeling better now?" Reagan asked as he entered the room.I couldn’t help but roll my eyes a bit. He really didn’t know how to keep his word. I’d told him before that when I was healing Sky, it should be just the two of us.But, well, what could I do? He’s the king of this kingdom after all. H
Chapter 19: Forget“Father, I want something sweet!” Sky said, pointing at a nearby coffee shop. Reagan and I exchanged glances, realizing he was craving something sugary. Since there were no restrictions on him, all that was left was to get his father’s approval.Reagan smiled, “Sure. Let’s go then,” he replied, taking Sky’s small hand in his. I followed them quietly, feeling a mix of emotions I couldn't quite put into words.As we entered the shop, Reagan glanced back at me. What? Why was he looking at me like that? “Do you want something to eat or drink?” he asked, his tone polite but probing.I couldn't tell if he was just being courteous or genuinely concerned. Either way, I chose to ignore it.“A coffee will suffice,” I replied. He nodded and turned his attention back to Sky, asking what he wanted. The little boy responded happily, clearly relishing the moment.It seemed like occasions like this were rare for Sky, and he was enjoying it to the fullest. I looked around and notice
Chapter 20: SlapI thought I caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of my eye, but then a sound stole my attention—a child’s cry. It was unmistakably Sky. Panic surged through me, and without a second thought, I took off, running toward the sound.In the garden near the pond, I found him, tears streaming down his face as he sat on the ground. Standing over him, with an all-too-familiar sneer, was Giselle.What is this witch doing to my child now? I darted over, lifted Sky off the ground, and wrapped my arms around him. His small body shook as he cried, and I held him close, whispering reassurances. The soft scent of lavender clung to his hair, a faint reminder of the childhood innocence he should have, not the fear he was feeling right now.“Who the heck are you—”“What do you think you’re doing, Giselle?” I interrupted, my voice steady but sharp. A look of shock flickered across her face. Her perfectly plucked eyebrows rose in outrage, lips tightening as she took me in, almo
Chapter 21: Bleeding"The king is calling you," Adrian said as I bumped into him in the hallway. I blinked, momentarily taken aback by the abruptness of his words. Huh? What? The weight of his announcement settled heavily in my chest. He must have sensed my confusion, for he repeated himself."The king is summoning you." My mind raced with possibilities. Oh, he’s probably going to ask about Sky’s condition again. I nodded, trying to mask my unease. "Thank you for letting me know. Where is he?" I asked, my voice steady despite the anxious flutter in my stomach.He matched my pace as he answered my question. "He’s in his room," he replied curtly. I was slightly surprised by his words. Why is he calling me there? Couldn’t it be in his office? The king’s office was a more formal setting, a place where business was conducted. The room felt heavy with significance, a place of power and authority. I heard Adrian chuckle softly, breaking me from my thoughts."Don’t get him wrong. He has a rea
Chapter 22: Secrets I spent a couple of hours taking care of the king until his wound was finally alright. It was 10 in the evening when I returned to my room.As soon as I closed the door, I took a deep breath. Why was he looking at me like that while I was treating him? His gaze was so intense that I could barely move.He still had that effect on me. He was the only one who could make my breath catch in my throat. Damn, this wasn't good. I removed the magical device from around my neck and headed to the bathroom.After showering, I was about to get dressed when the door suddenly swung open. My eyes widened in shock. Who visits me at this hour?I couldn't react immediately. Oh God, my appearance. Before I could grab the emergency mana crystal, I heard Sky's voice."Pretty Auntie—" he abruptly stopped speaking. His eyes went wide when he saw me. "Who are you?—Mom?!" My mouth fell open as panic set in.I had expected something like this to happen, but not so soon. And to think that Sk
Chapter 81: Great Pretender Selene's POV (Selina)Chapter 81As I stood before the towering and majestic castle, a strange sense of familiarity washed over me. It felt as if I had been here before—perhaps three months ago.Maybe this place is connected to my cultivation. I brushed off the thought and shifted my gaze to Celine, the so-called Moon Goddess.She even chose a name similar to mine. Well, her deception wouldn’t have been as effective if she had used a completely different one.A large number of knights and kingdom officials stood outside the palace, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Celine.At the entrance of the palace, four man emerged.If I’m not mistaken, the man in the center must be the king—the great ruler of the Lycan Kingdom.My gaze moved to the woman beside him. She was holding onto the king’s arm, her smile wide and radiant. She looked proud, almost as if she was basking in the moment.I assume she’s the queen. A strange, almost painful sensati
Chapter 80: Fake Moon Goddess Selene's POV (Selina)"It is our honor to have you here, Goddess Selene. May you bless us always," King Azeri of the Vampire Kingdom said as he bowed.I nodded. "May the Moon shine upon your kingdom." His smile widened."Thank you." Upon hearing that, I turned to Ofelia. She nodded and approached me."I'm going to the Lycan Kingdom unannounced," I said seriously. She looked at me, puzzled."Do you perhaps remem—" She cut herself off as if realizing something. "I mean, why are you going there three days earlier than scheduled?"My expression grew even more serious. "Someone told me that someone is stealing my identity." She slightly gasped at my words.Her brows furrowed. "What? That's outrageous! You don't have to go and deal with that person yourself. Let me handle it, and I'll show her—"I held her hand to calm her down."I'm going there in three days anyway, so I might as well go now to assess the situation. Besides, I can handle it myself," I said.S
Chapter 79: Into the Abyss Selina's POVAll I know is that if I don’t run fast enough, this could be my end. I can’t die now. I can’t leave my children behind in this cruel world.I pushed myself to run even faster when I felt them getting closer. My body was growing weaker, exhaustion creeping in, pain seeping into my muscles.“Don’t stop, Selina. Keep running,” I kept telling myself. But I cursed under my breath when I suddenly found myself at the edge of a cliff.I was about to change direction, but it was too late. They caught up to me. Is this the end?"You criminal, shift back to your human form!" they demanded. I gritted my teeth and growled in anger.I glanced at the depth of the cliff. I cursed again when I realized how deep it was. Will I survive if I choose to jump rather than surrender to them?"You can't run now!" They moved closer. I won’t surrender without a fight. The first one who lunged at me—I bit his throat without hesitation, killing him instantly.I saw the alar
Chapter 78: ChaseSelina's POV I immediately went to the location mentioned in the message. I didn’t bother looking for Jiya to tell her because I didn’t want her to get caught up in this mess.I want to save the twins alone. I want to face the person behind all this chaos. If Giselle is the mastermind of all this, I will never forgive her.I looked around, searching for the twins or anyone who could tell me where the children were.Why did everything have to come to this? Why do my children have to suffer because of their anger and jealousy? I left him, didn’t I? I gave them what they wanted.What more do I have to do? I stopped walking and took a deep breath. This is not working."Sky, Abi. Where are you? Mommy's here," I called their names softly while looking around.Tears kept falling down my cheeks. I don’t know what I would do if I lost them. I feel so terrible. I keep blaming Reagan for failing to protect them.But the truth is, I’m the one to blame. I’m always with them, tak
Chapter 77: MissingSelina's POVI slowly opened my eyes and felt Reagan wrap his arms around my waist as he hugged me from behind. I could tell by the rhythm of his breathing and the constant beating of his heart that he was still asleep.I carefully removed his arm from my waist. Luckily he didn't wake up. The events of last night came back to me.My cheeks flushed in embarrassment. God, I did it again. Damn that weakness. I groaned softly and turned to look outside. The sun's rays hit my face, forcing me to cover my eyes from the brightness.I bit my bottom lip and took a deep breath. I let my emotions override my logic last night. I shouldn't have done that. But strangely, there was no hint of regret in my heart.I looked at Reagan again. He slept so peacefully. His wounds were starting to heal and I couldn't believe he still had the strength to hold me last night.I bit my lip and sighed. Ugh, forget it. Anyway, I felt like I forgot something important. My eyes widened as I reali
Chapter 76: Giving InSelina's POVBefore I could reach the door, he pulled me back, trapping me against the wall. My eyes widened in shock.What?He closed his eyes tightly. "For once, Selina, be honest with your feelings," he said with urgency, his gaze sharp as it locked onto mine."Stop being stubborn. Stop pushing me away. I know I hurt you, and that’s why you don’t want me to stay. But please, I don’t believe that there’s no trace of love left for me in your heart," he said, his voice filled with sorrow.I pressed my lips together tightly, turning my head to avoid his gaze. Honest with myself? Yes, he was right, I still loved him. But what good would my love do? Nothing.He only caused me pain, never returning the love I gave. Was I wrong to be cautious with him now? I didn’t want to feel that pain again, the repeated humiliation of loving him."So tell me, Selina. Say that you don’t love me, and I’ll let you go completely," he said hoarsely. He rested his forehead against mine
Chapter 75: Tears And KissesSelina's POVI released a deep sigh as I watched him, still lying motionless in bed. He looked peaceful, but I knew better. He wasn’t getting better. Not yet.I’d done everything I could—cleaned his wounds, treated him. But there was only so much I could do.Biting my lower lip, I let out another shaky breath. Don’t care. Don’t worry about him. I had told myself I wouldn’t. But here I was, caught in the same cycle, fretting over him.I pressed my lips together and whispered, “You’re really something else, Reagan,” before standing up from my chair.Now that I’d done my part, I could leave and return to the twins. It was time to go.But just as I turned to walk away, his hand shot out, gripping my wrist with surprising strength. My heart skipped a beat.He pulled me toward him, and before I could react, he pinned me down on the bed. His eyes were still closed, his grip firm, but his face was contorted with something far deeper than sleep.He must be dreaming
Chapter 74: You're Safe NowSelina's POVI stopped in my tracks when a loud knock echoed through the door. My brows furrowed. Who could be knocking at this hour?A wave of nervousness and alertness washed over me. I glanced over to see Jiya step out of her room, her expression mirroring mine.Another knock followed. I pressed my lips together. No intruder would knock like that. But who else could it be?Jiya came down, and now there were two of us standing in front of the door. As I reached for the doorknob, she gripped my hand tightly.I looked at her, and she shook her head. "The last time someone knocked on the door, you ended up in danger," she said, her voice tinged with worry.She was right. But we couldn’t turn away now. Maybe it was an emergency. Someone might need my help. I squeezed her hand reassuringly. "Everything will be alright," I said softly.Her eyes filled with tears. "I can't help it. What happened before... it’s left a mark on me. I can’t bear the thought of losin
Chapter 73: Moon GoddessSelina's POVThey ran even faster as they neared the starting line. Abi was in the lead, but the gap between her and Sky was minimal.In just a few seconds, the race ended, with Abi emerging as the winner. They shifted back into their human forms.I quickly handed each of them a towel to cover themselves. Abigail was overjoyed with the results, while Sky chuckled, knowing he could never beat his sister—not yet, at least.He's still young and was frail as a child. He didn’t get the chance to train his body or enhance his abilities for this kind of competition."See? I told you I’m faster than you!" Abigail teased, grinning widely. Instead of being annoyed, Sky laughed along."Okay, fine. You win this time. But this isn’t over, sister. Someday, I’ll beat you!" he declared with determination. Abi laughed even louder."I’ll be waiting," she replied with a mischievous smile. I shook my head, amused, and turned to Jiya."Go change," I told her.She nodded and went o