Chapter 296: The invitation...
Selene POV
The gate was sealed tightly as ever, But it wasn’t just the gate now. It was Belinda’s presence, her smug grin as she blocked my path, her eyes flickering with amusement.
The dim light from the safe house cast shadows across her face, making her expression even more menacing as she finally stepped forward.
Vina and Maeve huddled behind me, and I could feel their fear radiating through our bond. The warriors and servants in the room tense, ready for my command, but I hold them back with a subtle gesture.
"Alpha Jared sent me," she drawled, inspecting her nails as if this whole visit were nothing more than an inconvenience. "You’re to come with me. Now."
I couldn’t help the laugh that escaped me. It was bitter, sharp, a sound that felt right in the tension between us. " Come with you? Really? Did you come all this way for that? To get another ’no’ from me? I’ve already told Jared time and again that I’m not interested in whatever madness he’s planning. What’s the point of this, Belinda? Did he think sending you would change my mind?"
She her eyes, and I caught the words she muttered under her breath, " You haven’t changed at all, have you?" just loud enough for me to catch it. "Always too proud for your good. I can’t believe you have all this power."
The words stop me cold.
I cocked my head, folding my arms as I matched her stare. "What’s that supposed to mean? What power?" I demand, taking a step forward. "What are you talking about?"
Her eyes light up, seeing she’s caught my attention. "It means, Selene, that you have more power than you realize. Jared’s been telling you this, and you keep shutting him down. I’m here to tell you it’s real. And that it’s time you accepted it." She paused.
"We need you to help restore our practice, our birthright. Think about it," she leans forward, her voice dropping to a seductive whisper. "We could rule over all these werewolves who’ve treated us like dirt. The ones who’ve hurt us betrayed us..."