Chapter 674 Chapter 674 Unexpected Visit "What do you want to know, baby?" I tried to coax her, my voice gentle. "I've already told you everything about the Dark Alpha." But the fire in her eyes reignited, and I knew I was in deep trouble even before she bellowed- "Alpha King, you better stop givinglexcuses because I know that's not true." She gritted her teeth, her frustration palpable. "So, you better start talking!" I sighed, knowing there was no way out of this. "Okay, my Luna," I bowed my head in surrender. "But please, promisethat after knowing the truth, you won't hate me." Her eyes softened, and the sharp edges of her anger dulled. "I will never hate you, Zander," she whispered with such sincerity that it made my chest tighten. "But I need you to open up to me." Her words struck deep inside my heart, and in that moment, I wanted to bare my soul to her, to tell her everything I hadn't told anyone.
"I was born with the blessing to be the invincible Alpha and rule the werewolf community. But every gift comes with its curse." I took a deep breath, my voice heavy with the weight of my past. "I got Lyon as my blessing... and the Dark Alpha as my curse." Her eyes widened in shock, but she didn't interrupt. The expression on her face toldshe wanted to hear more, so I told her everything.
"Oh, Goddess! That's why I noticed the similarities between you two," she gasped, the realization hitting her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI nodded. "But still, you didn't fall for his tricks. You saw through him." My voice held pride, admiration for the woman standing before me.
"Of course," she stepped closer, her fingers wrapping around mine. "How could I ever mistake a devil for you? You're kind and strong, full of light. He might look like you, but he is nothing like you. And he can never be invincible the way you are." I wished I could share her certainty, but the weight of reality crushed me.
"But there's no way to defeat him, baby," I sighed, despair creeping into my voice. "But there has to be a way, Zander," Selena insisted, her voice firm despite the worry in her eyes. "How can you just accept defeat?" I let out a heavy sigh, running a hand through my hair as frustration gnawed at me. "If there were a way, I would have killed him long ago and protected my people. But I'm helpless, Selena." My voice dropped, thick with the weight of the truth. "I can't kill my own shadow without killing myself." Her face paled, her lips parting in shock. This was why I never wanted to tell her. To tell anyone.
I took a step back, my heart twisting painfully. "Selena... if you don't want to stay withafter this, I understand." The words tasted bitter on my tongue, but I meant them.
Before I could say more, she pressed her small palm against my lips, silencing me. Her touch was warm, groundingin a way nothing else could.
"Shut up, hubby," she scolded softly, her tone sweet yet unyielding. "Don't you dare think for a second that don't want to be with you. We find a way. Together. No matter what it takes, we'll save this world Her unwavering faith inshould have comforted me, but instead, it made the weight on my shoulders heavier. I nodded, though deep inside, the odds felt impossibly stacked against us.
As I stood there, staring into the eyes of the woman who had becmy anchor, I knew one thing for certa-twas running out My people, my family, the love of my life.. their lives were all at stake. And as their protector, I had to make a choice.
"Baby, I will always protect you and our babies, vowed, my voice firm with unwavering determination. I cupped her face gently, my thumbs brushing her soft cheeks. "No matter what, I will always keep you safe." Selena looked up at me, her gaze searching mine. "Zander..." she whispered, but her voice was firm and resolute. "I believe you."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI pulled her into my arms, holding her close, feeling the steady rhythm of her heartbeat against my chest. I took a deep breath, inhaling her heavenly scent- my mate's scent. I had to find a way. No matter the cost.
Suddenly, a loud bang echoed against the door, makingtense instantly. Selena furrowed her brows, glancing up atbefore pulling away to unlock it. I wasn't surprised to see the High Priestess standing before our room. She always had a way of interrupting our private moments.
"Now what?" I scoffed, exhaling sharply. "What is so urgent that you chere unannounced?"
Her sharp gaze flickered tobriefly before she turned to Selena. There was an urgency in her voice, one that made my muscles coil with unease. "Selena, it's tto return to the Lunar Realm."