May I Come In?

Damien~

The wooden door creaked open, and there she was—the woman who stood with pride, her shoulders back, her gaze unwavering. My wife.

As her eyes held mine, I could sense the heat her gaze held blamming me.

Blame? But for what?

"We need to talk." Her voice, unwavering. I thought her words were meant for us, but as my gaze shifted and landed on the figure standing behind her, the realization struck me. 

"Maximus." I addressed him. He stood close to her. Too close. 

"Alpha Damien." He bowed in respect, yet it could not cool the anger erupting inside me.

My hands curled into fists, the sharp tension coursing through me. My gaze locked onto him, sharp and unyielding, as though it could cut him in two.

I could have done it—would have done it—in mere moments. 

The only reason which held me from doing it was her and only her. I rose from my seat, before any words could come out, Zara—whose presence I had nearly forgotten, cut in, "We are in the middle of a discussion."

Her tone was firm. Her demeanor remained calm and a smile tugged at her lips. I thought to ask Zara to get out of the room, but on second thought I stopped. 

I glanced at Selene. Before she carried an neutral expression on her face but the moment Zara interrupted, a scowl darkened her features, breaking through her composed facade. 

I noticed the tension between these two. 

Let's see how Selene would handle this situation. An unintentional grin formed on my lips at the thought.

Selene's scowl deepened, and she straightened her posture, her chin tilting upward, "Oh, is that so?" Her tone carried a hint of taunt. The environment strated to get cold as the tension grew heavier by each passing second. 

An unpleasant expression flashed on Zara's face which she hid the next moment. I still noticed the crack of calm demeanor. Maya almost carried the same characterstics as I did. No one in Silver Night had the courage to challenge her authority.

And Selene did exactly that. She questioned her position. Maya's eyes settled on her.

"Yes, Miss—"

"Selene." She completed as Zara formal smile returned back on her face. She nodded as she continued, "I would be obliged if you could give us a minute..."

Zara was still speaking when Selene's sharp voice cut through the tension filled air, "I am no guest here. Let's make that clear first."

I could not help but stare at her. Her small frame stood strong on her ground. Her face carried a stern expression while her blue eyes carried a hint of violet in them.

Damn. I didn't know she had this side too.

Her gaze lifted, not a hint of fear, "I am Selene Blackthorn, the Luna and the wife of your Alpha, which would make me your Luna."

My wolf, Ralph growled inside me. I clenched my jaws not letting him take control.

But could I blame him?

Her this side intrigued me and him.

Maya, on the other hand, stepped ahead with an expressionless facade. Her steps were slow and predatory. Ralph growled as he sensed a danger.

I knew Maya from a long while. She would not do such stupidity. And even if she tried, I would rip her heart out in that moment.

I stood straight ready to get in movement when Maya came in front of her.

They were a few inches away. The tension grew thick making it almost suffocating yet Selene did not back off. She stood there boring into her eyes.

"My mistake. I would come later." Maya's voice broke the silence. With a faint smile curved on her lips, she moved ahead exiting the room.

As Zara came near her, she took a brief pause before she exited the room. Her words were not clear still I could make out that she would not have said something nice to her.

Max and Selene entered the room as he closed the door behind them.

"Max and I have a few concerns which we would like to discuss with you."

I did not like the way her name was after him. My expression remained cold as my gaze stilled on Max.

"It would be nice if Max himself could talk on his own." I did not try to hide the sarcasm in my voice. A man who needed a woman to talk on his behalf was considered a mere weakling.

And this brat dared to take my wife on his side. I need to send Selene away or else I would do something which will be not so pleasant for all of us.

"But—" Selene tried to argue when Max interrupted, "Selene, you can go." His eyes remianed too long on her for my liking.

The nerve on my temple throbbed. I fisted my hands as I watched them.

Selene's expression turned to worry, "No, I will stay here."

Max shook his head. "You already did your part. Now, it's my turn." His voice was unnaturally calm.

Selene took a few moments as she calculated everything in her mind. She then taking a pause nodded, "Okay, but if you need anything else you can come to me."

Her hand rested on his arm. My breaths flared. Something dark inside me had woken up. This time I could not help myself and a growl echoed in the room.

Both of their attention turned to me. While Max's body stiffened, on the other hand, Selene who stood bravely in front of Zara almost jumped.

A gasp escaped from her mouth.

"You must leave..." I closed my eyes for a brief moment as I completed, "Now."

Selene gulped as her widened eyes watched me. She did not waste any more time and walked out of the room.

Before she could close the door, I stated firmly, "Tonight, we will sleep together."

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Selene~

I kept staring at the closed door still processing his words.

Sleep together?!

His words kept ringing in my mind. I did not think that helping Max would cost me in a such way.

My breaths became uneven as I placed my hand on my heart. It kept hammering against my cage as if it would come out any second.

I bit my lips, as my legs slowly took me towards the same corridors from which I just walked like a lioness.

I knew from the start, that letting Zara overpower me would do no good.

I groaned in my mind when my eyes fell on Maya.

Her words echoed in my ears.

Luna, huh? Let the people of Silver Night decide that.

I jerked my head throwing all those thoughts out of my mind. I then focused on Maya.

It felt as if she was talking to someone. I could not contain my curiosity. Also, I need to know more about her. Damien seemed comfortable around her. Morelike, as if they had known each other for a long while.

The thought stung me but not letting these negative emotions overpower me, I focused on her.

Slowly tip toing in her direction, I walked in her direction. As I kept walking, I could hear some faint voices and murmuring.

I registered a few words like Queen, Luna, and Witch.

I don't know about the first two words but I could tell that the third one was directed at me. I hesitated to go nearer as they could notice us when I heard their footsteps.

I blinked they were going away. I slowly peeked my head out to watch them.

There were two women. The first was Maya while the other one seemed like a servant.

Her clothes were simple and nothing shining or golden was on her body indicating of her be Maya's lady in waiting.

They walked in a corridor that still was unknown to me.

My mind contemplated whether to follow them or not. While the curious side initiated to follow them but my mind alerted me to not get into a trouble.

I bit my lips as my fingers kept fidgeting with each other not knowing what to do.

After a few moments, I realized that they almost got out of my sight. In reflex, I quickly stepped ahead, following them in that corridor.

The corridor leads me to another section of the manor. A more deserted one.

Chills crept on my skin as I saw both of them going into one room.

I think I should just stop here. Going in would do no good thing.

I agreed with the thought. As I turned and took a few steps, a faint sound of a cry fell into my ear.

Is someone crying? But where?

I tried to look around, when I found another corridor attached to the current one. The corridor lead to an dead end.

Till now, I almost confirmed that the voice came from that side. I drew a sharp breath before I stepped into that corridor.

After walking a few steps, I noticed a door. It seemed to be made of dark wood which camouflaged in the darkness.

The sound of cries grew. I paused before I knocked on the door.

"May I come in?" My voice echoed in that dead corridor when the sound of crying stopped.

A few moments passed but nothing happened. I gulped down the lump formed in my throat.

It's better to leave.

As I decided, I turned to step away when a sound of cling fell into my ear. My body froze as a voice came from behind, "You came my dear."