LOGINLUCIAN’S POV I pressed my back against the cold hospital wall, arms crossed so tightly over my chest that my knuckles ached. Xavier stood beside me, silent and still as a statue, but I could feel his occasional glances. Across the room, Darcy sat on the edge of Selena’s bed, holding her sister’s hand like she was afraid Selena would slip away again. Also because she was the only one Selena recognised.The doctor stood on the other side, a clipboard in his hand, asking questions in that calm, clinical voice that made me want to scream.“What is your full name?”“Selena Ravenwood.”Her voice was weak but steady. That was good.“Do you know where you are?”She hesitated. “A hospital. But how did i get here?”“Selena, what is the last thing you remember before waking up here?”She was quiet for a long moment. Darcy squeezed her hand. I held my breath.“I was…” Selena’s brow furrowed, her eyes distant. “I was getting ready for a date with Caius. I remember leaving my house, that's it. Di
LUCIAN’S POVI froze as I slowly turned back to the doctor, my throat tightening all over again. “What is the bad news?” I forced out, my voice trembling in fear.The doctor’s expression shifted, it wasn't a sad expression but a look that meant the worst part hadn’t been spoken yet.He drew in a steady breath before he started, “Your mate sustained a significant head injury when she fell. The impact caused trauma near the temporal region, the part of the brain that affects memory and awareness.”My heart clenched but I didn’t interrupt him.He continued carefully, choosing every word like it weighed a ton. “This type of trauma can lead to complications. Some are temporary… some can linger. We won’t fully understand the extent until she wakes up.”I swallowed hard “Complications like what?”He hesitated, then answered honestly.“She may experience retrograde amnesia, meaning she could lose memories from before the fall. Sometimes weeks before or months before. In rare cases, as long as
LUCIAN’S POVI sat outside the emergency room as the doctor ran in and out, his face tight with urgency. I didn’t know what to think anymore, my mind was clouded, drowning and barely functioning.I couldn’t even cry now. I had already used up every tear I had. All I could do was sit there and pray to the Moon Goddess that my mate and our pup came out alive.Footsteps echoed down the hall. King Aldric, his wife, and Talia arrived, their expressions twisted with shock and confusion. Xavier immediately got up to speak with them because I wasn’t in any state to talk. I couldn’t even lift my head.King Aldric turned sharply to Talia. “How did this happen? Weren't you with her the whole time?”“I don’t know. I stepped out for a bit to get us a drink and told her to wait for me,” Her voice trembled as she spoke. “It was when I got a call from Xavier that I went back to look for her. She was not in the shop I had told her to wait for me, then I walked around to find her and that was when ….”
XAVIER’S POVI froze the moment the crowd parted enough for us to see what had happened.Talia was on her knees at the bottom of the escalator, hands covered in blood, cradling Selena’s limp and unconscious body as she screamed for help.My stomach twisted painfully at the scene.“SELENA!” Lucian’s voice cracked as he stumbled forward, his face covered in despair and eyes wide with terror.He practically fell beside her, grabbing her from Talia with shaking hands. “Selena, Selena, look at me. Please, baby, please don't do this…” His voice broke into a pleading whisper that shattered my chest.The paramedics stormed in, pushing past the crowd, and immediately took over.One tried to pry Selena out of Lucian’s grasp, but he wouldn’t let go.“Sir, she needs treatment immediately. We need to be taken to hospital,” one of the medics said as they tried to take her from him.He finally let go but he held her hand as he put her on the stretcher.“She’s pregnant,” Darcy sobbed behind me, her e
LUCIAN’S POV“Selena! Selena, can you hear me?” I yelled into the phone as panic enveloped me. “What's wrong? say something.”The only response I got was the muffled sound of shouting in the background before the line went dead.I broke into cold sweat as I stared at the phone in my hand. Without thinking twice, I moved my legs as fast as they could carry me.Xavier and Darcy were arguing in the living room, their voices clashing, but I hardly paid attention to them. I ran past them, straight through the wide double doors.“Lucian!” Xaveir called after me, but I didn't respond. “Where are you going?”My entire mind was on Selena as I ran out the door. She had to be safe, or else I'll never be able to forgive myself.“Lucian, wait up,” I heard Xavier call as footsteps ran after me, but I didn't stop.I reached the palace parking lot so fast that my lungs burned. A guard stood by the cars, startled as I barreled toward him.“THE KEYS!” I roared. “GET ME THE FUCKING KEYS!”He jumped, sc
LUCIAN’S POVThe next morning began with tension already coiling in my stomach. I sat in King Aldric's office with Xavier, sealed ancient scrolls scattered across the round table and history searches about shapeshifter witches displayed on the big screen. We knew how to expose Elira but had no idea how to go about it.While I was going through some books, my phone rang on the table and I grabbed it to see that it was Rowan calling.“Hello,” I answered immediately, hoping to get something good from them.“I have some good news,” he started and I put it on speaker. “The King of Meridara is willing to work with us to take Lunaroria back and he is sending 5000 warriors to back us up. I'll be coming back with the Prince of Meridara who has a vast knowledge about witches and has secretly spent some time in Umbraeth.”I nodded. “That's great. Express my utmost gratitude to His Majesty.” “I will.” He hung up the call and I glanced up at King Aldric.“We will have to prepare space for 5 thou
LUCIAN’S POV“Soldiers, there should be no mistakes tonight. You already know your position and what to do.” I started, standing in front of the three hundred soldiers I was able to gather with the help of Ezra, Damon and Beta Joshua.“Be careful not to kill anyone. Since there would be little sold
SELENA’S POV That evening, I lay on the bed, looking out the window to watch the sun setting. Lucian would be carrying out his plans when night falls. Once he fails, I would be free from the fake mate bond and everything would go back to how it was supposed to be. I should be happy about that, ri
LUCIAN’S POV That night, I had expected to get a vision about the coup schedule for the next day, which I did, but it only confuses me more about what's to come.I saw myself along with Damon, Ezra, Rowan, and the other soldiers shifting into our wolves, preparing to enter the palace, but as soon
LUCIAN’S POV“What do you mean we are leaving tomorrow morning? I thought we were spending a week here.” Selena's eyes widened in shock.I placed my hand over hers that was resting on the restaurant table. “Something urgent came, and I have to be in Lunaroria as soon as possible.” She paused and s







