Chapter 51: Investigation Selina's POV "You're here, Selina." I froze at the sound of a familiar voice. Madame Teresa? This was the first time I had seen her since I returned. She wasn’t in her usual maid’s uniform but wore a simple white dress that resembled a nightgown. Had she retired? "It feels nostalgic, doesn’t it? To have everything repeat itself like this," she said calmly, her gaze fixed on me. I pressed my lips tightly together. "Come here, child," she beckoned softly, gesturing toward the bench beside her. "Come sit with me. There’s so much I’ve been meaning to tell you. I’ve wanted to say these things for a long time, but I never found the courage—or the chance," she admitted in a whisper. I hesitated but slowly approached her. She tapped the spot beside her, and I sat down. "How are you?" she asked, smiling at me—a gentle smile I’d never seen from her before. It felt odd. Madame Teresa had always been strict and demanding, with little room for warmth. "I... I
Chapter 52: A Chance to Leave Selina's POV I stopped walking, frustration bubbling inside me. Clenching my fists, I closed my eyes and let out a sharp sigh. "Would you please stop following me around, Reagan!" I snapped. I’m trying to cope. Trying to move on and accept the life I have now. I want to stop caring about him—to forget these feelings for him entirely. But why does he keep following me? Wherever I go, there he is. At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if he turned up even when I’m in the bathroom. Is he really that afraid I’ll leave? Me and the twins? If I’d planned to leave, I would’ve done so the moment I found out he was marrying Giselle. For days, I tried avoiding him, but now I’m out of patience. Does he not understand the concept of keeping his distance? He looked at me with sorrowful eyes. “I’m sorry,” he said, his tone apologetic. That damned apology again—it never seems to end. I groaned, choosing not to respond. I resumed walking, frowning as his presence
Chapter 53: Bitter Reality Selina's POV I sat quietly, staring out the window. There he was—Reagan, preparing to leave. I didn’t know why he was leaving today, and honestly, I didn’t bother to ask. My brow furrowed when I noticed him glancing in my direction. Even from this distance, I could see the disappointment etched on his face. What’s this? He’s more hurt than I am? I rolled my eyes and drew the curtains closed. Walking back to the bed, I lay down, letting out a frustrated sigh. The twins weren’t here—they had just started their homeschooling. It was better than not studying at all. I took a deep breath, rolling over on the bed. What the hell is wrong with me? Why can’t I sit still? I stopped moving and stared at the ceiling, irritated. Even after everything he’s done to hurt me, I still cared. Groaning, I got up again. I returned to the window, unable to resist taking one last look, even though I knew there was a good chance he’d already left. Are you seriously this fool
Chapter 54: Needed to Be Strong Selina's POV "I think I'm going to lose my mind, Jiya," I said, pacing back and forth. I couldn’t handle the chaos in my head anymore. Giselle and Charlotte were driving me crazy. Their taunts had only worsened, and they were saying all sorts of things to get under my skin. It was infuriating. Even the twins weren’t spared from their drama. If I weren’t trying to keep my composure, I would’ve slapped each of them by now. “Calm down. What did they do to you this time?” Jiya asked, frowning. I stopped walking and frowned. “They’ve become unbearable! Why can’t they just leave me alone?” I said, exasperated. Jiya burst out laughing at my reaction. “This is the first time I’ve seen you this mad at them, Selina,” she said, still giggling. I raised an eyebrow at her. “And you find it amusing, Jiya.” She immediately stopped laughing and turned serious. “Okay, I’m serious now. What did they do to you?” she asked. “Giselle pulled my hair because she got
Chapter 55: Satisfied Selina’s POV "Giselle, what do you want from me this time?" I asked coldly, my patience hanging by a thread. Doesn't she have anything better to do than constantly pick on me? She scoffed, eyeing me like I was some unsightly blemish in her perfect world. I took a deep breath, willing myself to stay calm. No matter where I go—the hallway, outside the twins' room, the kitchen—she finds a way to corner me. She has no shame, and honestly, she’s exhausting. "Can’t I just be here by coincidence? Does this garden belong to you, Selina?" she snapped sarcastically. Coincidence, my ass. My expression turned serious. "Cut the crap, Giselle. What do you want this time?" I wasn’t in the mood for her nonsense. Her lips curled into a smirk. "Don’t you find it strange that Reagan hasn’t come back to you yet?" she taunted. My brows furrowed. So what if he hasn’t? He left, didn’t he? And he hasn’t returned yet. "Maybe when he returns, he won’t love you anymore. Maybe he l
Chapter 56: Accusations Selina's POV Loud, consecutive knocks echoed through the door, startling both Jiya and me. We exchanged glances, wondering who could be at the door. “Stay here. I’ll check,” she said, standing up. I wasn’t sure why, but a sense of unease settled in my chest. I glanced toward the door where Jiya was standing. The door was only slightly ajar, preventing me from seeing who was outside. But judging by Jiya’s expression—anger and worry etched on her face—whoever it was had brought trouble. She glanced at me, her eyes filled with a mix of fury and concern. What’s going on? I wondered. I looked at the twins eating beside me, oblivious to the tension. “You two stay here and finish your food. I’ll check who’s at the door,” I said to them. Sky looked up, his little face scrunching up in defiance. “If it’s him, Mom, don’t let him in. We’re still mad at him,” he said with a pout. “Yeah, Mom, Sky’s right. We don’t want to see him,” Abi added, crossing her arms. I
Chapter 57: Hopelessly Selina’s POV My emotions were a mess, but anger burned brighter than anything else. Damn Giselle. How does someone even drown in soil? Did she really drown, or was she just pretending? I scanned my surroundings. The only light in the dungeon came from a single torch outside my cell. It was dark, cramped, and reeked of decay. Places like this weren’t new to me, but that didn’t make it any less infuriating. They framed me, accusing me of a crime I didn’t even commit. If I’d known things would end up like this, I wouldn’t have stopped with just slapping Giselle. I clenched my teeth, forcing myself to calm down. Since they threw me in here, they’d only given me one glass of water. I had no idea how long I’d been locked away. This dungeon was a death trap, meant for criminals they wanted to dispose of quietly. I cursed under my breath. “Fairness, my ass. Prove my innocence? What a joke,” I muttered bitterly. Frustration built in my chest as I stood and approa
Chapter 58: Mysterious Woman Selina's POV I was abruptly awakened by the sound of what seemed like a stone wall opening. I quickly glanced around, and sure enough, there it was. A secret passage right near me. I had no idea where it led, but my curiosity got the better of me. I stood up and approached it cautiously, my hand brushing against the wall as I surveyed my surroundings. Why did this open? Was there always something like this here? I couldn’t help but wonder. I took a deep breath and peered inside. It was dark, and it looked eerie. Should I go in? Maybe I should. I took a step forward, carefully feeling the wall to avoid bumping into anything. “Is this the right thing to do? What if I get lost in this dungeon?” I muttered to myself. I continued walking, and soon enough, I saw a light in the distance. It didn’t seem like I’d be lost after all. I quickened my pace. When I reached the light, I realized I was inside a larger cell, surrounded by torches. I looked around.
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