Turning The Tide: A Luna's Awakening

Chapter 6

Selina's POV

I came in front of the mirror in the bathroom, splashed some cold water on my face. It sobered me up, and then I stumbled out and grabbed some clothes.

Seriously? Yoga pants?

I dug deeper in my closet but couldn't find anything decent to put on.

Oh, come on, Selina!

As I stretched my legs into the comfy pants, I couldn't help but think, "Look at you now, you've really turned yourself into a total housewife, not a Luna. Your world is between Nora's Cubs' House and the pack's supermarket. And, you're always standing by for any last-minute order from your mate: a pack's routine meeting, booking a nice restaurant for him to meet up with another Alpha or Beta, choosing a new tie to match with his new outfit..."

I shook my head and gripped my fists tightly, my entire body shaking.

After all, this was what I got: Betrayal!

Violet howled in my chest; it was both rage and desperation.

"No! I won't let him take everything from me! I helped him build the Silver Moon Pack and the company, and I will take what is mine!" I said to myself.

…

I got into my car and navigated "Silver Star Co."

After almost half an hour of driving, I reached the western border of our pack. It was like a modern city compared to my pack — the center of the entire werewolves' realm.

Companies from every pack set up their offices in this area.

I came to one of the tallest buildings, and its glassy surface reflected the sunshine, which stunned my eyes.

I had never visited the new office after Luka picked this new location.

I took a deep breath and walked through the revolving door.

A guard studied me up and down and then looked away.

From the moment I stepped into the grand lobby, I knew this was a premier office building. The polished granite floor, the reception desk made of hardwood and brushed metal, the floor-to-ceiling windows, and a chic cafe. In the central atrium stood a black wolf figure. It towered there, regal and formidable, with an air of silent authority.

My eyes were fixated on it for a long while, and it somehow brought out the inner strength as a werewolf myself.

"Ma'am, how may I help you?"

I snapped back to reality as the receptionist's words cut my thoughts.

"Ah... Yes. I'd like to meet Alpha Luka. His office is on the fifth floor," I said as I checked the address on my phone.

"Do you have an appointment?" Her words were emotionless.

"I'm his..." I wasn't prepared for it, and I stuttered.

"Oh, he just went out with Luna Selina, his mate.” She said as she typed something quickly on the computer with her manicured fingertips.

Luna Selina?!

I froze there, dumbfounded.

What the hell did she mean?

The last time I checked, I was still Luna of the Silver Moon Pack! So, who was this other "Luna Selina"?!

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes for a second, trying to suppress the rage from deep down and to ignore Violet's low, continuous growl in my throat.

As I opened my eyes again, I asked her, "Are you sure of it? He left with Luna Selina?"

"Of course, I am. I often see her around. It's hard to make a mistake," she said casually.

"I see." I turned back and strode through the grand hall, heading out.

Somehow, I chose not to say more, and I didn't want to make a scene here. It was for Luka, and for me as well. But this wasn't over. I would find out who this woman was!

…

As I stood outside the building, I dialed Beta Jake's number. He was a senior manager at the company, and he knew Luka's schedule.

"Hi, Jake. It's me. Luna Selina." I raised my tone.

"Oh, good morning, Luna Selina." He paused, "Wow, it's been a while. How's everything with you? Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Indeed, it's been a while since we last met." I looked down at my feet. "Well, in fact, there's nothing important."

"Luna, anything you need, just say it," he replied quickly.

"Well, I wonder if Alpha Luka has finished his meeting this morning. I called, but he didn't pick up."

"Meeting? Well, there was no meeting this morning. But he is not at the office now."

"I see. So, I'll just call him later." I hung up.

I crouched because my legs were trembling. Squeezing the phone in my hand, I wanted to call Luka right now and ask him where he was and who he was with directly.

But what was the point of it?

If I called, he would just come up with another lie and fool me again.

Suddenly, a ripping pain was tearing my heart apart. No, no, the pulling of our mate bone was killing me again.

"Luka! What the hell are you doing right now?!

Then, I remembered that he forgot his little brown bottle at home in his coat this morning. So, this time, I would be able to smell the scent that didn't belong to either of us.

I dragged my hollow body back into the car and drove home.

I stopped by the supermarket as usual and bought Nora's favorite foods.

After I returned home, I cooked up a storm in the kitchen, not for Luka, but for Nora, my baby girl. Though she would always be Alpha's daughter, I wasn't sure if Luka would still love her the same way as always, after he had cubs with another she-wolf.

But, as Nora's mother, my love for her would never change.

As I thought so, tears streamed down my cheeks.

I said to myself, "Luka, I will find out your secret tonight!"