[-In the Golden Moon Hospital-]

Finally, Booth has completely recovered and regained his consciousness.

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Waking up from his deep slumber.

Immediately, he looked for Selene.

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Ever since the attack of the vampire assassins and the death of Lady Sonja, Selene was surrounded by bodyguards.

Theo and Galvin were tasked for the security of their Luna.

They accompanied Selene to the Golden Moon Hospital while their Alpha King remained in the mansion.

Keeping his distance from Selene, as they mutually agreed upon.

"Booth!!!" Selene exclaimed at the sight of her friend.

Hugging him tightly.

Both Theo and Galvin were surprised to see their Luna being intimate with someone else aside from their Alpha King.

For werewolves, any kind of physical contact is considered to be intimate.

Being intimate with someone else aside from your mate or any family members is prohibited under the laws of the Golden Moon Pack.

Once you are mated with someone, intimacy becomes a sensitive issue.

"W-wait, Luna …" Theo wanted to stop their Luna but Galvin held his shoulder.

"Why don't we give her this last chance to express herself freely in front of her friend?" Galvin told Theo.

Unlike Galvin, Theo was looking upset to see their Luna so close with someone else.

"But … the Alpha King wouldn't like if …" Theo emphasized the feelings of their Alpha King.

"He will not be upset if we don't mention to him about this. Plus, if I am not mistaken … I heard they would be leaving soon. Back to their own territory. So, basically … we won't see him afterwards. I think our Luna needs this kind of break. She has been upset lately." Galvin reasoned out with Theo.

"What do you mean upset?" Theo was confused.

"First, all things related to our Alpha King. Second, the things she needed to cope with due to her long absence. Third, grieving for the death of Lady Sonja. Lastly, the ongoing war with the vampire king. Thus, she has been upset lately." Galvin elaborated to Theo.

Realizing the valid point raised by Galvin.

Theo went along with Galvin's intention to give their Luna some space and time with her friend without their interference.

"We will just wait outside, Luna!" Galvin excused themselves to Selene.

As Selene gave them permission to wait outside the room, Booth was happy to see Selene worrying for him.

"If only I knew that you would be this worried and give me such attention, I would have gotten myself in the hospital bed sooner." Booth jokingly teased Selene.

"Idiot! If you do that … I will kill you myself!" Selene smiled and was delighted to see Booth fully recovered.

Both laughed and smiled.

"What happened to the vampires? Who sent the assassin to kill you?" Booth went straight ahead with his queries.

Selene heaved a sigh.

Being reminded of the death of Lady Sonja and the attempt on her life.

"The king of vampires sent the assassins to kill me. Unfortunately for them, they failed in taking my life. And they have to deal with my wrath."

She continued, "I issued a war against the vampire king. Unless he issues a surrender, I am serious in taking them all down."

"Looks like I have to train harder for this war." Booth held Selene's hand.

Instead of shaking Booth's hand away from hers, Selene just looked at his hand and felt the warmth from Booth's touch.

"I …" Selene wanted to say something but doesn't know if it is the right thing to say.

At the same time, Booth expected for something he wished to hear for a long time.

Waiting …

Anticipating for the next words to come out from Selene's mouth.

"I …" Selene kept stammering and pondering on the next words.

"I am sending you back with Melody!" Selene finally found the right words to tell Booth.

"YES! Me too …" Booth replied mindlessly.

Realizing that Selene uttered such words different from his expectations.

"Wait … what?!?! You are sending me back? Who said I am agreeing to this? I already told you about this. I am not going back because I am staying with you! End of discussion!" Booth refused to Selene's prior plans.

But Selene insisted for Booth to return to his family.

"I cannot keep you here! It's too dangerous for you and Melody. My conscience cannot allow for the two of you to get hurt because of me. I don't want you to get hurt again because of me!" Selene stood and explained her decision to Booth.

"I would take a thousand arrows for you! Without blinking an eye, I would do it in a heartbeat! Because …" Booth reiterated his intentions of saving Selene all over again if given the chance.

"Because what?"

"Because … I am still in love with you! No matter how many times … you reject me! I will remain by your side." Booth confessed his lingering feelings for Selene.

"I already told you, Booth!"

"I don't need your permission! Loving you and having these feelings for you are the greatest experience that a man could ever have. So, you cannot stop me from loving you or even caring for you. That's just how it is! You have no choice but to deal with it." Booth expressed his feelings to Selene.

Getting her more frustrated.

"My decision is final, Booth! Whether you like it or not as well. I will be meeting with your grandfather and the president. So, I want you to prepare yourself and you will go back with them." Selene was firm with her decision.

Booth became serious and agitated.

"Do you think, you can get rid of me just like that? I don't need to force you to love me. But you cannot force me to stay away from you. I will protect you … and make sure that you are not alone. I will make you smile when you feel sad. I will be your damn clown if needed be."

Selene chuckled at the persistence of Booth.

Before they could further argue.

Alcyd arrived.

"What are you doing here?" Selene wondered.

"We need to talk." The Alpha King demanded time with Selene.

Behind him was Theo looking guilty for reporting to the Alpha King regarding the hug and conversations of Selene with Booth.

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