Chapter 39: James's Master Plan

Selene’s POV

Panic surged through me as I spun to face my father. “What are you doing?” I demanded, my voice shaking despite my efforts to stay calm.

His gaze was cold and ruthless. “I’m bringing you back, Selene. You belong to this pack, and if it means handing you over to James by force, then so be it.”

“You can’t be serious,” I whispered, horror creeping into my voice. “You’re going to force me into a life I despise?”

“You’ll learn to accept it,” he replied, his tone void of any compassion. “We all do, once we understand what’s truly at stake.”

“No,” I hissed, backing away until I hit the wall. “You can’t make me.”

“Then you leave me no choice.” He nodded at the men surrounding me. “Restrain her.”

Before I could react, two men lunged at me. I dodged them, adrenaline kicking in, but another grabbed my wrist in a crushing grip. I fought back, kicking one of them, but there were too many.