[-In the Northern Fortress-]

Defenses became more strict upon the possibility of any surprise attacks.

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Booth panicked at the sight of Selene no longer breathing.

"Magenta!!! LUCASSS!!!!" Booth yelled for help.

"What's wrong?!?" Lucas wondered.

Swiftly he went to his sister's side.

"I cannot feel her pulse anymore. Then she just stopped breathing!" Booth elaborated the situation into details.

"Oh, no …" Magenta sadly informed the two regarding the current condition of Selene.

"What, oh no?!?" Freddie demanded answers from the fairy.

"It means only one thing …" Magenta looked at Lucas with a sad look on her eyes.

The men surrounding Selene understood what Magenta meant by her words.

Not necessarily finishing her words.

They understood it.

"Oh my GOD! I killed her with my own hands …" Booth stepped away from the bed and looked into his hands.

As if it was filled with dirt.

Booth was invaded with remorse and grief at the thought of Selene's death.

He wailed into his tears upon realizing that … he killed the only woman he loved.

The woman who allowed him to see the light after the dark days of his life.

He thought losing his parents was the end of his life.

But things became better and he started to hope for a better future when he met Selene.

Seeing the way she took care of Melody.

Her unearthly beauty.

Stepping down from the stairs with her beautiful dress, complimenting the curves of her body.

Her infectious smile while talking with Melody.

Their moments together fighting side by side.

Having each other's back against their targets.

Training together.

Getting intimate at some point in their time together.

His cries became louder as the thought of Selene dying from his own hands.

This was different with Freddie.

He had no time crying.

Because there was only one thing on his mind.

"I WILL KILL YOU!" Freddie was filled with rage and hate.

Immediately, Magenta summoned a powerful binding magic.

Sealing the movements of Freddie.

"You are not going to kill anybody!" Magenta told Freddie.

Completely furious and angered.

"LET ME GO, YOU BITCH! LET ME KILL HIM!!!!"

"I am sorry but you have to contain that anger of yours. Werewolves are REAAALLLYY impulsive creatures. Hot headed and … filled with anger!" Magenta shared her thoughts about the werewolves.

Trying his best to get out from the bind created by Magenta.

Amelia and the other vampires entered the room.

Seeing the depressing scene of the thought … Selene has died.

"Her warmth is gone …" Amelia informed the other two vampires behind her.

"You mean … she is really … dead?" Remy could not believe it herself.

Noises of Booth crying and Freddie screaming in anger filled the room.

But Lucas remained steady and calm.

Looking at his sister's lifeless body.

"Oh, Selene … please, come back!"

I have found my mate!

I am no longer filled with revenge.

You succeeded in pulling me out from my own darkness.

Don't give up now! I want you to come back! I can feel it … you are still there. I know you are tired, but for your big brother …" Lucas haven't noticed the tears from his eyes falling.

"Selene, come back!"

"Fight to live!"

Lucas continued to beg to his sister.

Holding her tight.

No one could intervene such heart wrenching scene.

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Somewhere far from the northern fortress.

[-In the Royal Palace-]

The Alpha King looked at his picture with Selene.

During the first ever festival he hosted together with his mate, Selene.

Those were the happy days with her.

Filled with laughter and joy.

To commemorate their genuine bond at that day, they took a picture together and added it next to his mother's picture.

His royal pendant.

The thing which started it all …

That brought him to his mate.

His chase for his pendant.

Reminiscing the past. When he was hell bent in finding the culprit.

And meeting Selene for the first time.

The first glance to her captivating beauty.

Such a goddess-like aura.

Unearthly …

And extraordinary …

With her intoxicating scent.

"Oh, Selene! Come back to me!" The Alpha King whispered while holding his royal pendant close to his heart.

…

Moments after …

Prince Alarick entered his room.

"Everyone is ready now. It's time!" Prince Alarick informed his younger brother.

…

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Meanwhile,

In an enchanted garden.

Stuck in a loop.

Selene was upset to hear that the path for return has been removed.

But at the revelation that things may all be a test for her.

"What?" Selene was surprised.

"I mean … the path of return is indeed closed. But I was given a key to open a new path for your return. If I deem you worthy for a return." The goddess-like lady explained to Selene.

"So, I can still return to … Alcyd!" Selene became hopeful after crying her heart out.

"Yes … you can!"

"Why make me cry and suffer such heart attack like that miss beautiful lady?!?!"

"Well … I had to see if you have learned your lesson. I cannot send you back if you will only repeat your mistakes. After all, you are my …" The lady stopped in the middle of her words because if she reveals something.

It may affect the decision of Selene to return.

Realizing that her presence must not influence Selene's desire to return.

She cannot be selfish for her own reasons.

Fortunately, Selene was not able to hear the last portion of the words uttered by the lady.

Selene hugged the lady so tightly in her excitement to successfully return to her loved ones.

Mostly, to Alcyd's arms.

"Thank you so much!!!"

"Just remember, do not ever resort to darkness! Be wary of your decisions and the life of others. And …" The beautiful lady gave her final reminders.

"Yes I will keep it in mind … and what's last thing?"

"Tell your brother that I will make his favorite pan cake when we meet again and send him this kiss of mine."

As soon as the beautiful lady kissed Selene on her cheeks.

Her presence started to dissolve into a bright dust.

"What's happening?"

"Time for your return, oh … sweet child …"

When Selene completely disappeared.

"… of mine!"

Wiping her sudden tears.

After few moments, she called for someone.

"Sylvia! Time to for you to return as well. She has learned her lesson. Or if you want you can give her another one upon your return."

"The second option is better … Another lesson must be given to her … Pft! Deciding on her own and discarding me just like that …" the spirit wolf of Selene vented out her frustrations and grievances towards Selene.

The spirit wolf continued.

"Stop laughing, auntie! Because you are no better! She actually got her personality from you. Your decision-making and way of life. Your daughter really resemble you a lot …"

The two of them shared few last moments.

Until another light came for the spirit wolf and it was her time to return as well.

"Safe travel, my baby girl!"

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