No.” I answer instantly. “Of course not. I don’t threaten people, no matter what they’ve done to me.” The operation lasted hours. I felt every last slice of their blades, every new tendon sewn into my muscles and nail hammered into my bones. I screamed. I begged. I begged for them to stop, for them to kill me, just ended the pain. This is a massive Alpha wolf approaching me, another man who wants nothing more than to harm me. When he nears, his deep voice sends shivers down my spine and his placating words fall on deaf ears, "Easy little wolf." I’ve been popping my anti-nausea medication like it’s breath mints for the better part of three hours, intermittently wondering if it’ s possible to overdose on the drug. My stomach is finally starting to settle, but the boredom isn’t getting any better. I used to have nightmares about losing Selene, now those horrible dreams are becoming a reality. In less than an hour, we are going to formally end our marriage and part forever.

I haven’t had any food or water since yesterday, but I don’t know why I bother hanging on. What’s the point of surviving if I’m only going to live alone in this filthy cell? If you say so.” I smile, giving his hand another squeeze, “besides there’s no better adventure than raising a family.”The lead investigator pulls out his phone, scrolling over the screen before offering it to me, “Then how do you explain this?” My father is bending over me, his large, warm hands on my shoulders. “She’s gone Selene.” He murmurs, “She’s gone, you can’t help her now.” “No!” I insist tearfully, “she’s lived forever, she’s got more power in her little finger than I do in my whole body, she has to be faking, this has to be some kind of spell.” “Sweetheart, you have to focus.” My father coaches, “Blaise still lives and your mate still fights. It’s over for Helene but it doesn’t have to be over for you.” Little by little his words seep into my brain, and I’m finally able to look up at the scene around me. Bastien, Grayson and Matthew are still fighting tooth and nail, but Blaise and his spellcaster are standing side by side, looking only too pleased with themselves. “This is what defiance gets you, my beauty.” Blaise informs me. “Now be a good girl and come to me before anyone else gets hurt.” I thought I knew what anger was, I’ve certainly felt pure rage on any number of occasions in the past, bu Stepping out of the car, we’re enveloped in an endless stream of warm hugs, but I’m already looking around for my pup, wondering why she’s not with any of the others. Drake has only just told us she’s napping, when I hear her small voice in the distance, “Mommy! Daddy!”

They were blessed with great power while they were cursed. The greater their abilities, the shorter their lives. My blood protected them from their curse I was the illegitimate daughter of Alpha Kris of Dark Moon. He raped a human slave 18 years ago and that was my mom. I became a disgrace and a shame to my family. Blaise did this?!” I demand fiercely, finally pushing her off of me long enough to get a look at the dark bruise blooming across her cheek. What kind of a man hits and innocent woman? I think in horror, what kind of Alpha treats his subjects that way? He doesn’t seem to understand that killing me isn’t enough for our tormentor. It would adopt the narrative of a tragic leader taken too soon, further perpetuating our reputation and legacy. It wouldn’t break my will or tarnish my good name, and that’s what they want: to make sure I have nothing left when they finally go in for the kill. Selene‘s brow furrows, and I can see the gears in her head spinning with confusion, emotion warring with instinct. “Don‘t take her from me.” She finally begs, tears spilling from her eyelashes.I eased myself off the bed to look for clothes. I tried to be as quiet as I could so I didn't wake up the stranger. The terrace curtains rustle, diverting my wolf’s attention. I drag my eyes from the document on my desk, eyeing the fluttering fabric curiously. The doors were closed when I entered my office, and no one has entered since. Yet, my twin Jennifer took away my glory and had me tortured for 6 years! Worse still, My mate allowed it I should live in the ocean, but my tail was cut and I only owned legs. After escaping to Asterion, I hid my identity. I thought I could finally live a peaceful life, until that day I met the famous bad boy, the future Alpha, Caspian.

I watched my headshot shoot ahead of the other nine and over the blue line that signified my requested starting bid. Selene ” I chastise, without venom. “Do you really think it would be fair to keep her trapped inside My hair was dull and limp over my skull. My purple eyes were the only piece of me that still held some semblance of life.You never get used to being poisoned, no matter how frequently it happens. The pain never lessens; the fear never fades. Understanding what’s happening might save you some confusion, but nothing can ease the anguish of betrayal. Selene tries to close her eyes again, but I tug lightly on her hair, prompting her to meet my gaze without reserve, “The goddess created us for each other.” I remind her, “There could never be anyone else for me. It has always been you, Selene.” Selene is already shaking her head, tears welling in her eyes. “You’re being cruel.” She accuses. Tracing my hand up and down Selene’s spine, I search her expression, “How, sweetheart?” He went easily, though his eyes showed nothing but confusion. I closed my eyes tightly so I wouldn’t have to see his expression any longer.

For the first time, it occurs to me that I might be a suspect. Why else would they be questioning me this way? “W e‘ve argued.” I hedge. The last thing I need is to tell them how many times Arabella threatened me. My husband leaving me for her already gives me plenty of motive to want her out of the way. When I finally submit fully, Bastien settles his head in my lap and begins to emit a soft rumbling noise. If he were a cat shifter I’d call it a purr, but whatever its name, nothing soothes me more. My panic over the storm begins to recede, and my fears about Arabella and my future trail in their wake.

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I’m not sure what to think. At first all I can process is the rage in Bastien’s expression. He must be out of his mind with worry, not to mention infuriated someone would do such a thing. Then I wonder who would possibly be dumb enough to kidnap the Alpha’s future wife, thinking of the Gemini wolves and their provocation at the memorial, as well as Gabriel’s still unknown murderer. I was on my way to pop the question when I heard her on the phone with her friend Lily. I stood outside her study, at first pausing to simply enjoy her melodic voice, then freezing when I realized what she was saying. As I watch my father laughs and pulls my pup into his arms, I lean into Bastien’s familiar warmth, trying to stay present in this incredible moment even as my mind whirls through the past. I truly can’t believe how far we’ve come, and as difficult as our path was, I can’t regret a moment of it. After all, if things had happened differently, we might have never reached this place. Our family is whole at last, and that is worth every hard day, every trial and tribulation.