All Chapters of LUNAR ASCENDANCY: The Quiet Alpha Emerges: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

SELENE WOLFE POV The scent of the fresh bread I was baking wafted through the dimly lit kitchen, a brief moment of solace in my daily routine. I wiped a bead of sweat from my forehead with the back of my hand, my thin, delicate fingers trembling slightly as they held the dough. The relentless ache in my arms was nothing new; it was a constant reminder of my place in the pack. The kitchen was my domain, but it wasn't by choice. As an Omega, the lowest rung of the pack hierarchy, I was expected to serve, to cater to their every whim. I was less than a servant; I was a punching bag, an object of scorn, and a symbol of everything wrong in our world.A soft sigh escaped my lips as I carefully placed the dough in the oven, taking a step back and wiping my flour dusted hands on my worn apron. There was a time when I'd dreamed of a different life, a life where I'd be cherished, not condemned. I longed for the day when my mate would sweep me away from this misery, when my wolf would finally

SELENE WOLFE POVThe next day dawned with a heaviness that settled in my chest. It was a feeling of emptiness and sorrow that refused to release its grip on me. The pain of Damon's rejection still echoed through my heart, and it felt like an open wound that refused to heal.I made my way to the kitchen, my steps heavy, my eyes swollen from crying throughout the night. The pack members went about their business, their interactions filled with laughter and camaraderie. To them, I was invisible, a mere shadow in their world.I knew that life would continue, with or without me. But for me, it was a day filled with renewed torment and humiliation. The pack, emboldened by Damon's harsh rejection, seemed eager to exploit my vulnerability.My brothers, Xander and Xavier, had always taken delight in my misery, and today was no different. They cornered me in the kitchen, their expressions twisted with malice. "Did you have a good cry over your mate's rejection, Selene?" Xander taunted, his voic

SELENE WOLFE POVAs we approached the territory of the Darkwood Pack, a sense of trepidation settled over me. The landscape had a haunting familiarity, and my heart raced as we drove deeper into the woods. Orion, Beta Jaxon, Gamma Lysandra and I had made the journey, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of fear and anger.The meeting had been arranged at a neutral clearing, deep within the Darkwood territory, and we arrived in a modest convoy of cars. As we stepped out, the silence was deafening. I could feel the weight of the eyes upon me, and the air was thick with tension. It seemed as if every tree and leaf held a memory, both good and bad.I took a deep breath and tried to appear composed, walking beside Orion. Jaxon followed closely behind, and I knew that the Silver Pack had my back. The hushed whispers from the Darkwood wolves were impossible to ignore. "It's Selene, the one who left." "Is that the Alpha of the Silver Pack? What are they doing here?" I could feel the eyes of t

SELENE WOLFEOrion advanced menacingly, gripping Xander's clothes tightly. "What the heck did you just pull, Xander?" Orion questioned, his tone unnervingly calm. Xander, now visibly frightened, stammered, "I-I didn't mean to cause trouble, Alpha Orion. It was just a misunderstanding." Orion tightened his hold, insisting, "Explain yourself, and it better make sense."I pleaded desperately, rushing forward to intervene. "Orion, please" I grasped at Orion's arm, attempting to hold him back, but he casually shrugged me off.Orion's gaze remained fixed on Xander, his voice low and intense. "No, Selene. He needs to clarify why he laid his hands on you." The tension in the room escalated, and I felt a knot tighten in my stomach.Xander, attempting to deflect blame, replied defiantly, "Orion, you're overreacting. She's just useless."Orion's patience wore thin, and in an instant, his fist collided with Xander's jaw. The sound echoed in the room, and Xander staggered back, stunned.I could

ORION BLACKI stepped out of Selene's room, the weight of recent events still lingering in the air. As I began to walk, a lot was swirling in my head, especially after that almost-kiss. It wasn't just a quick moment, more like this big realization that stood out despite all the pack chaos. Thinking about Selene's lips being so close, it got me smiling like I was in a daydream. Honestly, it felt a bit silly, like when you're all warm and fuzzy inside.Attempting to shake off the grin, I took a few steps down the corridor, mentally scolding myself for indulging in such things. A soft chuckle escaped my lips as I muttered, "Get a hold of yourself, Orion. There are more pressing matters at hand"Just then I saw Xander and Xavier standing and I immediately activated my cold face.As I approached Xander and Xavier, who were seemingly oblivious to the storm brewing within me."Xander, Xavier," I called out sharply as I approached them in the corridor. They turned to face me, their expressi