*** Selene's POV ***

As we traveled our way back to wherever my older brother is bringing me,

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I could feel a great sting of pain from being separated from my own mate.

Is this because of being apart … from each other?

While I cling on to the back of Fluffy.

Distance becomes farther away from him. And the sting of the pain that I feel becomes greater.

My older brother, Lucas, has become someone I could no longer recognize.

Is this what hatred mold him into?

Because if this is what hate can turn someone or even anyone into, then I would prefer to forget and forgive …

Maybe love can indeed bring out the best and worst in us.

I may have taken the path of hate and revenge before … Indeed, it was dark and a sad path to take.

Unknowingly, in whatever reason … God led me to someone who have allowed me to be completely be myself and be genuinely happy that I have never thought would be possible again.

When I got rejected and the death of Laquisha happened, I thought that was the end of my happiness. I thought I will be drowned in the cycle of hatred and anger.

But this overprotective and ruthless mate of mine came into my life like out of nowhere, I never thought life could be more than just trials and never ending pain.

For the first time in my life … someone would made me feel like I am the only one that matters in this world.

Will it be too much if I do everything I can to save that person and make sure he remains … alive?

And maybe … just maybe … a wishful thinking, I could save my older brother as well.

From whatever dark hole he trapped himself into.

[-After few hours of traveling-]

A huge old castle could be seen.

We approach this large entrance.

All the guards seems to be curious about me but they fear Lucas.

Each guard was moving away from his path.

Finally, we have arrived to whatever place is this.

Maybe the headquarters for the rogue werewolves.

Unexpectedly huge and filled with strong-looking warriors.

As of the moment, they look more like curious and scared warriors.

Soon as we entered the castle, we seem to be heading somewhere … I have no idea where does Lucas leading me into.

"L-Lucas … where are you bringing me?" I finally had the courage to ask him.

He stopped in his tracks and faced me.

"I am bringing you to King Lucius! I will show him what he has not accomplished. And maybe … just maybe … finally dethrone him from being the king of rogue werewolves." Lucas revealed.

"W-what????!!! Are you crazy? Have you completely lost your mind? Why would you do that in his own castle? Are you not afraid of getting killed? Because I am telling you, I still want to live for my mate. I may have saved him but I do not intend to die." I expressed my surprise to his shocking revelation.

Then he just came closer towards me before replying,

"Based on what you have told me on our way here … that you are the next chosen one and why you helped your best friend break out her grandmother … who happens to be Magdeline! His failures from leading the rogue werewolves will actually strengthen my own claim. Through you … supernatural beings will flock on our side to defeat Viktor. And if you do not want your mate to die in my hands. If you want me to spare his life until the end, you will help me gain the throne of the werewolves!"

A more shocking revelation from my older brother's intentions.

In my surprised reaction, he continued his explanation,

"So, just shut up and follow my lead … little sister!" my older brother arrogantly remarked.

Now, he wants to claim the throne. Not only the crown of the king of rogue werewolves but also the throne of the entire werewolf kingdom.

How mad and far gone his rationality has reached?

Can I still save this brother of mine?

My own spirit wolf won't even share any advice due to her anger towards me for choosing to leave our mate.

Sound of doors opened.

The great hall of this castle may not be as huge and spacious like the royal court in the royal palace but the entire throne room of their king seems to be considerably huge and marvelous.

It can occupy hundreds of living souls here. Maybe even a thousand if they crowd themselves inside.

Fluffy, Lucas and I walked towards the throne in this dark purple carpet.

"Lucas, you are safe!" King Lucius hugged my older brother.

I think he is King Lucius because of the way rogue werewolves treat him and of course … the crown he is wearing right now.

Stabbing stares were thrown on our direction.

But the words of Lucas just gained us more than just stabbing stares.

"Of course I am, Lucius! I survived despite of your failures as a king." Lucas stated without any hints of hesitation.

"What are you trying to point out here? Why are you acting disrespectful towards me?" King Lucius stepped back as he asked Lucas.

I wanted to stop him from uttering the next words that went out from his mouth.

Unfortunately, I was too late to stop him.

"I think you need to step down as a king and hand over the crown to me. Because I believe I can lead the rogue werewolves better and can win the war compared to you." Lucas uttered.

A commotion and loud gasp from the audience took place.

Uh-oh … Please God … Let me live!

*** End of Selene's POV ***

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