**Selene's POV**
We left Cynthia's room and I headed up to my room leaving Arti and Ryan on the way I can sense that Calder is still behind me but I’m far too embarrassed to look him in the eyes I almost gave him every part of me and now I can’t look the guy in the eyes .
I get to my door and he is still stood behind me, I don’t know what I’m going to say but I have to say something.
"So, this is me " That was dumb he knows this is my room it’s his house, he makes a weird face at my words is he mad that I’m going to sleep.
"*Selene, I was hoping maybe could talk about earlier and about what just happened with Cynthia, I mean you linked when she was in a coma* "
I suppose it was inevitable that he would want to talk about this. I step to the side to let him into the room first giving him a small nod as I do.
Once inside I head straight for my bean bag leaving Calder to sit on the bed, he perches on the end looking tense.
"So erm, what do you want to know " I’m staring at him intently now trying to decipher what he’s thinking.
"*Well I though you told me everything earlier but clearly you don’t trust me enough, what just happened with Cynthia?*" His fists are clenched his knuckles going white.
"Wait are you angry? " He stands up and pace's by the bed.
"*Of course, I’m fucking angry Sel, you didn’t tell me everything in fact you left out some pretty spectacular parts of the story, and then you act like you know nothing that this is a surprise to you* "
No way I’m going to let this ass speak to me like this he’s not my Alpha and, I didn’t lie to him I told him everything.
"You think I knew I could do what I did with Cynthia? You think that I just kept all this stuff a secret? "
"*I think you know more than your letting on, it also think you know more about Arlo than your telling it’s just all a little convenient*”
I’m stood up now too I can feel my blood boiling I’m so angry.
"Are you for real you think I have all the answers , Up until a few weeks ago Calder I thought I’d turn 21 bond with Seleste , find my mate and train as a warrior and live my life " He doesn’t say anything but I can tell he’s mad still but I’m not done .
"You think I wanted to have the mood goddess give me and my sisters these gifts ?? these gifts that have taken away my freedom and given me a destiny I didn’t ask for?" I don’t even wait for him to respond and I try to push past him, but he grabs hold of me.
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"Where do you think your going were not done* " He is using his Alpha tone on me.
"Actually Calder we are done and you should remember 2 thing number one you are not my Alpha and number 2, we are mates we are equals in all things so get your hands off of me " I’m practically shouting at him now and he retaliates with black eyes and so much rage trying to spill out of his mouth.
"*You know what Sel we are mates but we are not equal I do not trust you or your pack you've bought nothing but danger to my door , the rouges attacking us before hand and the loss of your pack and now Arlo suddenly re appearing it’s all because of you *!"
His words penetrate me like venom from a snake bit, is he blaming me for all of this for the death of my own pack how dare he.
"Calder get out " I say calmly my eyes closed I can feel the ring on my finger burning and I know that I’m so close to losing control.
He does move and I can see his eyes still fixed on me. If he won’t leave then I will , it takes all of my strength to walk to the door and hurry along the corridor I can feel this build-up inside me waiting to burst I have to get out of here I don’t know the full extent of what I’m capable of but I’m about too .
I can hear footsteps behind me, so I pick up the pace and start running right out through the doors and down the steps.
"*SELENE WHERE ARE YOU GOING?*"
I can hear Calder calling me but I don’t have time to pay attention and I don’t want to talk to him I reach the forest edge and I think about Calder and how I don’t want him to find me I temporarily focus all my attention on hiding my scent .
I hear Calder shouting me still
"*SELENE DONT DO THIS DONT HIDE YOUR SCENT FROM ME*"
Fuck ! I forgot that if I think about him, he can hear me I need to learn to turn that off, I’ve never tried to mask my scent on purpose, but I try my hardest focusing on only that. Only hiding from Calder and his harshness.
I Carry on running again and then I hear Calder again he sounds mad.
"*Fuck Fuck Fuck, I’ve lost her* " Then he lets out the loudest growl I think I’ve ever heard, and it send shivers down my spine, somehow, I’m both scared and a little turned on. I continue to run until I’m far enough away that I don’t think he will find me.
I find a clearing and take a seat next to a tree trying to control my breathing trying to calm down I look at the ring on my finger and it is glowing and burning and I’m panicking.
"Seleste are you there "
"**I’m here Sel, you need to try and stay calm** "
"I’m really trying but I’m scared I’m going to lose it, how could he say those things how could he blame us for all this people dying " I can feel wet tears falling down my cheeks.
"**Selene, focus on your breathing, in and out you can’t lose control its too dangerous** "
"What do you mean dangerous what do you know Seleste?"
"**I know what we are to become Sel, I know what gifts you hold I cannot tell you, but you have to trust me and stay calm. BREATH in and out** "
I can’t believe she knows, and she didn’t tell, all I know is that I trust her, and I need to breath.
"Okay Seleste I’m breathing "
She helps me telling me to breath in and out and I feel the ring cool down I know it’s working we continue this way for another 25 minutes until I have completely calmed down.
"**Selene, I know you have so many questions, but I can’t answer them yet, the moon goddess is right though you are stronger with your sisters and right now you need them, you need to go back** "
"I trust you Seleste but when the time comes you have to tell me everything "
"**I will, there is one another thing, you need to trust Calder you have to let him in** "
"Did you not hear what he said, I have no interest in trusting him "
"**Selene, don’t be like that** "
I don’t want to deal with her anymore how could she ask us to trust him after what he said , Eric and Georgie and the children are dead , half our pack are dead and he just put that on us like it was nothing.
I stand up and start walking back to the house opting to stay in human form to keep myself calm however I’m still internally raging at Calder. The next thing I know my face us being slammed up against a tree and someone is holding my arms behind my back.
"*Well well well what do we have here* " The voice sends shivers through me like someone is pouring salt in a cut.
Ash. He spins me around my arms still held in his so I can’t escape.
"Ash, get the fuck off of me " His eyes studying my body from head to toe.
"*Actually, I don’t think I will, I’ve not seen you in weeks and I’ve missed you* "
He presses himself against me and I grimace but he gives me the perfect opportunity to get away I tip my head back and headbutt him I hear something pop and he pulls his hands away from mine to hold his nose , I can see the blood to I push him back further and make a run for it.
"*Selene Selene Selene, there not point in running there’s no one to help you here and I’ve told you before your mine* "
I keep running I have no idea how I am going to get away from him the only person who I know could get to me quick enough is the only person who I don’t want to talk to.
I feel a weight on my back and my body crashes to the floor my head hitting the ground , I panic so I think about Calder - please find me please find me please find me at the same time I think about my scent and how I want him to catch it .
Ash flips me over his face bloodied and dripping on me, I’m feeling really dizzy but I stay focused on him.
"*Selene, soon you are going to be mine so stop running away from me. Arlo is going to destroy Calder’s pack*."
My eyes widen, did he say Arlo.
"Did you say Arlo? how do you know him " I can’t believe I’m asking him questions
"*Me and Arlo have a mutual interest, I’m helping him he’s helping me. In fact, he’s the one who sent me here today to deliver a message to Calder you’re just a bonus* " He sounds so proud of himself for helping the man that killed half our pack.
"What message?" I hear the growl erupt from the trees and I know its Calder, panic flashes in Ash's eye.
"*Seems like that’s my que to leave Selene but do let Calder and your sisters know that Arlo is coming for them and they won’t win. He is going to make them all watch while he takes away everything, they hold dear. When he is done Calder’s pack will be gone and your sisters will be dead their powers will be his and you’ll be my prize for helping him get his victory* "
I can now hear the footsteps getting closer to us and Ash looks towards the forest, he’s going to let that maniac kill my sisters.
"*Seems Calder is going to find you faster than I thought it’s a good thing I bought a backup plan it was for whoever I came across first when I got to the pack house but it’s a bonus that it was you, just a little something to keep them focused on you so they don’t chase me* "
With that he pulls out a small syringe from his pocket and plunges it into my neck I start to feel sleepy and a little sick my eyes struggling to stay open.
"*We will meet again Selene of that you can be sure* "
He forces a kiss on my lips and then the darkness encapsulates me