Filed To Story: Destined Bond with My Forbidden Alpha Novel (Alpha Alexander & Selene)
Selene furrowed her brows.
“I put it away, here, right now. While I need to take care of my patients and those around me,” Bell continued. “But, later… at home… I’ll fall apart. I’ll let it out. I’ll scream, I’ll cry, I’ll throw things. I’ll feel the things I feel and put in the work to get past it.”
Selene stared at Bell. It was like she had become a different person. For so long, Selene hadn’t even known about the scars that Bell carried on her body and on her heart. She hid them well and kept them a secret by burying them deep inside herself.
“You can do that now?” Selene asked, almost unintentionally.
Bell smiled and nodded.
“I can fall apart,” she said gently. “Because I know Galen will always help me pick up the pieces.”
The pain in Selene’s chest stung again. The empty feeling in her belly seemed to stretch even further.
“Luna Selene!” came a shout from the hallway. “Luna Selene! Please! We need her!”
Selene clenched her jaw and closed her eyes as the air thickened.
The shouting continued but slowly got quieter as the patient was subdued and taken away.
“Are you all right?” Bell asked.
Selene took a deep breath and then another. The air slowly returned to normal, and she relaxed just a little.
“I just don’t understand any of this,” she sighed. “Why are they focused on me? I never even acted as Luna…”
Bell sat back and looked carefully at her friend. She could see the frustrating confusion that Selene felt. She meant it when she said she didn’t understand.
The war had brought so many changes to their world and caused so much pain and loss. But Selene could not see beyond Alexander.
Bell took a deep breath.
“Have you ever heard any of the stories these wolves share about you?” she asked.
Selene furrowed her brow and looked at Bell.
“You mean the rumors?” she asked.
Bell shook her head.
“No, I mean the stories. The way they describe the events before and during the war, the things you did, that you could do.”
Selene sighed and looked away again.
“Why would I want to hear that?” she asked. “I was there, I lived it. I know what happened better than anyone.”
“Yeah, you do,” Bell nodded. “But I didn’t say that they know everything that happened. I said they tell stories.”
Selene glanced back at her.
“Do you know the purpose of a story?” Bell asked.
Selene took a deep breath and let it out in an irritated sigh.
“Didn’t you say this needed to be taken care of now?” she asked, pointing to her jaw.
Bell scoffed gently and nodded.
“You’re right, and I should get to work.”
Bell leaned forward and grabbed a small syringe from her tray. She held it up so Selene could see it.
“Numbing shot,” she said. “To make this all a little easier on you.”
Selene nodded and turned to give Bell better access. She took a sharp breath through her nose and closed her eyes as the medicine was injected.
“There we go,” Bell chirped. “Now I can stitch you up. Go ahead and lay back. Get comfortable.”
Selene nodded and laid down so that Bell could easily reach her wound.
“Just remember, you gotta hold still,” Bell instructed. “No moving, no shaking your head, no talking. Your mouth needs to stay shut through this whole process.”
Selene gave a thumbs up. Bell smiled at her obedience.
“Good,” Bell smiled. She grabbed the suturing needle and got into position. “Now, just relax and listen to the story.”
757 A Lot To Lose At Once
Selene’s eyes widened. She wanted to get up, but Bell was quick, already holding the needle in place. She smiled before beginning the first stitch and story.
“The war took a lot of lives,” she began, “entire packs were destroyed. The balance of our territories was completely shaken. Enemies we thought extinct reappeared and shattered everything we knew about ourselves and each other.”
Selene took a deep breath and closed her eyes. There was nothing she could do but sit and listen to whatever Bell wanted her to.
“But from this war, we learned about our weaknesses. About the enemies that already lived among us. Those who planned and plotted the downfall of all the others. Those who committed atrocities right below our noses.
“The territories were seeped in blood and pain. A rot grew from the earth itself and spread among the wolves. Transforming them into vile creatures, killing and torturing everyone they encountered.”
Bell paused, setting down her tools. She readjusted the light before continuing.
“It was a losing battle. Outnumbered, outsmarted. The gates of Summer were overrun, communications were lost, and both Alpha and Beta were gone. Leaving the pack to fend for itself. There was no hope, no reason to believe that anyone could or would come. The Goddess herself could not send aid quickly enough to make a difference.
“The wolves were already prepared to die. Huddled in corners, holding their loved one tight and closing their eyes, begging the Goddess for the only thing they could. A quick death.
“But the Goddess did not send them a quick death. Instead, she sent a Warrior. One that could rip holes in the universe to travel vast distances just in time to save these doomed wolves.”
Bell smiled to herself as she continued the story.
“She defended the gates, pushing back the enemy with the power of the Goddess. She shone with a golden white light as she tore down the enemy soldiers and cleared a path to victory. As though that weren’t enough of a blessing, she performed an even greater miracle. The wolves of Summer knew it was impossible. Still, somehow, this Warrior was able to summon her lover, their Alpha, to her side in the middle of battle. Together, they tore down the remaining forces and secured Summer’s gates.”
At this, Selene could not sit still. Hearing the ridiculous exaggeration of what had really happened, she tried to look at Bell.
“Hey!” Bell shouted, quickly pulling back her needle. Luckily, she wasn’t mid-stitch at the time.
Selene glared up at Bell, and Bell glared right back.
“You promised to hold still,” Bell stated. She gave Selene an irritated smile before adding, “Now, are you going to listen, or do I need to strap you down?”
Selene took a deep breath through her nose and turned back into position.
“Good,” Bell nodded. She moved her hands back in line with the sutures. “Now, where was I? Oh, right, you just teleported Alexander to your side.”
Selene rolled her eyes but didn’t move.
Bell cleared her throat and continued the stitch before she spoke again.
“Though the Warrior and the Alpha had fought hard to secure the pack, the enemies’ numbers were too great. Again, Summer faced the end. But it was then that the great Warrior performed another miracle.
“She led the wolves to the mountains, and while their Alpha was forced to turn back and fight the enemy to protect his people, the Warrior built them a golden bridge that extended into the universe and delivered them to safety far from the enemy.”
Bell paused as she finished off the stitches. Tying it off and setting down her needle. She continued as she prepared the bandage.
“The people of Summer found shelter with wolves they had once called enemy. They were given warmth and comfort as the Goddess’ chosen warrior and her Alpha lover continued to fight against the Ancient Evil that had tried to devour their lands.
“Trapped between the worlds, the Warrior and the Alpha fought to save their people. With the power bestowed on her by the Goddess, the Warrior defeated the Ancient Evil and returned home. Summer, as well as all the other wolves, were safe once more.”
Bell carefully pressed the bandage over Selene’s wound, gently taping it down.
“But the battle was not won without a heavy price. The Goddess and, alongside her, the Alpha, were caught between the worlds. Waiting for the day the Warrior could finally rescue them.”
Bell sat back. The procedure was done. She took a deep breath and watched Selene, waiting for her reaction.
Selene had long ago closed her eyes. Bell saw a tear that pushed through her sealed lids. Selene sniffled and cleared her throat.
“Everything was exaggerated…” she whispered. “It’s just a story… a made-up story.”
Bell nodded.
“These wolves are desperate to believe in something,” Bell said. “So, they believe in you. In the woman that could tear holes in the universe, that could channel the power of the first Luna, that fought an ancient evil threatening to destroy us all and won.”
Selene turned away.
“This pack lost their friends and family, their homes, their sense of security, their Goddess… their Alpha,” Bell said softly. “It’s a lot to lose at once.”
Bell lowered her eyes and took a deep breath.
“I can’t blame them for holding so tightly to the idea of you…” she said. “The things you’ve done, they were extraordinary, miraculous even. It makes sense to think that if anyone could bring back Alexander and everything else that was lost… it would be you.”
Selene turned back to Bell with concern.
“Everything else?” she whispered. “What does that even— the Goddess is gone. There is no bringing her back. I never said I could…”
“No, you didn’t,” Bell smiled. “You didn’t say anything… at all.”
Selene looked at Bell with a questioning gaze.
“But still they believe…” Bell whispered. “They believe so strongly that they are willing to allow this madness to grow and spread in their minds until nothing of them is left.”
Bell looked at Selene. Their eyes met, and Selene swallowed as she saw the sadness that looked back at her.
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