[-In the Golden Moon Mansion-]

The Alpha King requested for the assistance of Chloe before stepping inside the mansion.

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Knowing his own mate, King Alcyd already expected Selene to be stubborn and would try to escape from him given the chance.

Ever since Chloe found out regarding the surprise appearance of Selene at the royal wedding dinner and her current hide away, it made Chloe a bit disappointed with Selene.

Because her best friend did not even bother to make her presence known.

Or at least inform her with anything. Even just a note.

Unfortunately, there was nothing.

So, Chloe agreed to collaborate with the Alpha King in making sure that Selene would not be able to escape once more.

Using her magic skills in creating a barrier that would prevent Selene from escaping.

Before Selene noticed his presence, the Alpha King commanded Lady Sonja and the others to give him and Selene some privacy of their own.

Once he makes himself known to Selene.

Thus …

In the middle of Selene and Melody's meditation,

A familiar …

Intoxicating …

Scent of her own mate pulled her out from her concentration and focus.

"Alcyd!" Selene uttered in astonishment.

Completely enthralled by his presence.

Standing right behind her.

Hearing Selene utter the name of Alcyd made Melody take a peek on Selene.

When she saw the Alpha King standing behind Selene, Melody also knew what it meant.

"Now, I have you in one place! Can we talk?" King Alcyd requested.

He further informed Selene, "If you are thinking of how to get away or escape from me, then I am sorry to disappoint you but Chloe created a barrier which will prevent you from going out the mansion."

Then he took a quick glance on Melody.

Which leaves an impression that King Alcyd would want some private time with Selene.

"Ummm … I guess I need to take a leave." Melody tried to excuse herself.

"No! You stay!" Selene demanded.

"I would really appreciate it so much if you will really give us some privacy." King Alcyd pointed out.

But Selene kept insisting for Melody to stay.

Since Selene was adamant for her to stay.

Melody rolled her eyes and kept her position.

King Alcyd wanted to nag Selene but he knew at that point Selene was not in the mood to argue with him.

So, King Alcyd gave in to Selene's demand.

"Fine … let her stay and watch us talk." King Alcyd stated the current situation they were in.

Then his expression became pitiful.

"Why did you leave like that? Don't you know how much I wanted to have you back in my arms?" King Alcyd wanted to hug Selene.

Sadly, Selene kept her distance from King Alcyd.

"You are married now! I heard you are also expecting a child with her! Does she know that you are here?"

"Yes, Laura knows I went here to visit Garrett and Athena."

"How could you leave your wife just like that? And use such a lame excuse." Selene was evidently resentful towards her mate.

"I don't care if it's a lame excuse for you. At least I will have to see you and …"

Alcyd could not finish his sentence because he knew that the next words would trigger an emotional argument.

"AND WHAT?" Selene became curious but the tone of her words had so much tension.

"BE WITH YOU!" King Alcyd said those words which he kept within.

Selene scoffed after hearing the Alpha King reveal his desire and intent to be with Selene.

"You want to be with me?"

"Yes, and not let you go … again!" there was so much longing and emotions layered on his words.

"Then tell me … w-why?"

Selene was not able to finish her question because tears fell from her eyes.

Melody could not even dare look at Selene.

"Why did you marry her? Why did you have a child with someone else?"

"Because you left me on my own! YOU BROKE YOUR PROMISE!"

Behind the walls, there were prying eyes and ears who were discreetly listening to the emotional confrontation of their Alpha King and Luna.

It made each spectator in hiding feel all the raw emotions from the two.

"YOU WERE GONE! I almost lost my mind thinking that you died."

"And it was enough for you to look for someone else." Selene wiped her tears away.

"You are being unfair right now! You know I won't intentionally hurt you if only I knew that you were alive."

"That's the difference between you and me … because if I was in your position … I will never be with someone else after your death. I would rather die than lay in one bed with someone else."

Selene released gut wrenching words to the Alpha King.

She turned her back on the Alpha King.

But the Alpha King refused for Selene to go.

He was too desperate for her touch and warmth.

Right at the moment she turned her back.

King Alcyd went for a desperate embrace from behind.

Things escalated too quickly.

His bare arms were wrapped around Selene.

Even Selene could not find the strength to push him away because it was something they both longed for.

"Please don't go! Be with me!" King Alcyd begged.

Selene cried.

Because she badly wanted to be with him too.

…

Surprisingly, Selene reached for King Alcyd's lips.

Kissing him passionately.

Both were hungry for each other's warmth and touch.

Until Selene halted and detached herself from Alcyd's lips and grasp.

"I missed you so much!" King Alcyd uttered under his breath.

…

Their face close to each other.

…

Such warmth that was longed for.

…

It was like time stood still around them.

…

And Selene replied.

"I cannot be with you!"

Words that broke Alcyd's heart once more into pieces.

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