Alpha Damien’s Trouble Maker Novel

4 | I was no longer the same Selene Selene " Hahahaha . " The sound came out of me before I could stop it , echoing across the courtyard . The guards and Adrian froze . Even Sienna's eyes widened as she stiffened . She tried to move away , but I moved faster , my hand shooting up , clamping around her throat . I dragged her back into me , my blade pressing against her pale neck . " Ah ! What are you doing ?! Let go ! " she shrieked , clawing at my wrist . I didn't answer . Instead , I pressed the blade harder until a thin red line slid across her throat . " Selene ! " Adrian barked .

" Let her go this instant ! " I only laughed again . His Alpha voice was powerless over me . At this point , nothing was more dangerous than a woman who had lost everything . " Keep your mouth shut ! " I screamed back . His eyes widened , shock flashing across his face . He hadn't expected me to fight his command , and dare defy him so openly . Sienna trembled in my grip , her voice trembling as she stammered , " W - what is wrong with you , Selene ? You're scaring me . Stop this . " Her fear should've softened me .

But now , I only laughed again , my eyes wide as the blade dug deeper into her skin . " I'm scaring you ? " My voice broke . " I'm scaring you ?! When all this time , I've been the one terrified , terrified of dying , terrified of failing . I've faced death more times than you can count , and when I finally escaped fate itself , here you are . My sister , my mate . The people I trusted most are trying to kill me too . " I leaned closer , my voice low and venomous . " So tell me , Sienna , between the two of us , which one is more frightening ?

The two - faced bitch who smiles while stabbing me in the back , or the crazy bitch with nothing left to lose ? " I slid the blade just enough to cut . " Ah ! " she screamed , thrashing . " Adrian ! Help me ! She's really going to kill me , do something ! " Adrian's voice softened . " Relax , stop moving , or you'll only make it worse . She won't hurt you , Sienna . I know her . " " O - okay ... " she stammered , but his words did nothing to calm her . She could see this was my final breaking point . We were twins , after all . He turned his gaze to me , trying to reason .

" That's enough , Selene . I know you're angry . But you're rational . You're not the type to do something this foolish . I never said I'd kill you . You can still be forgiven . Just let her go . " " All my men have their arrows trained on you . I could order them to shoot without touching Sienna . So end this yourself . Put the blade down . " I stared at him , my chest heaving , my hand trembling against Sienna's throat . I scoffed . " You think I'm scared of death ? No , Adrian . I have died so many times already . Death and I are old friends .

Your men can shoot if they want , I just survived a deadly game of arrows . None of this scares me anymore . I'm not afraid of dying , but I swear to you , I will take someone down to hell with me . " My grip tightened on the blade . I was ready to end at least one life before mine was taken . " No ! " Adrian's voice tore through the air . In that split second of hesitation , Sienna's elbow rammed into my open wound . Pain exploded through me . I groaned as my knees buckled beneath me . She tore herself from my hold and stumbled into Adrian's arms . " Are you okay , Sienna ?

" Adrian's voice was full of concern , his hands running over her as if she were made of glass . She panted dramatically , clutching at him . " I - I'm fine . That was close ... she was really going to kill me . " Adrian's face darkened as he looked at me , disgust burning in his eyes . " You're insane , Selene . I'll have you punished for this . If Sienna had lost her child because of you , I would have made sure you regretted it . " I blinked . Her child ? My gaze dropped to where Sienna's hands clutched her stomach . Slowly , my eyes lifted again , meeting both of theirs .

They 1/3 4 was no longer the same Selene didn't even flinch . They just stared back at me . A hollow laugh bubbled in my throat , but I swallowed it . Instead , I forced myself upright , ignoring the agony tearing through my body . My blood dripped onto the stone beneath my feet , but I stood tall . " You know what ? " My voice came out calm . " I don't even blame you . I blame myself for being so blind , and stupid . For wasting my love and loyalty on the two of you . " They looked at me confused , as if they didn't understand where I was going with this . I gave them a broken smile .

" If I were ever given another chance , Adrian , and Sienna , I would make sure to become your worst nightmare . I'd take everything from you . I'd make your lives as miserable as you've made mine . I'd strip you bare until you had nothing left . And most of all, I'd make sure you never have the one thing you truly crave . " " I , Selene Bloodrose , promise you this , if I must make a deal with the devil himself , I will haunt you for the rest of your lives .

" The sky rumbled , and then thunder split the air with a violent crack , making the guards flinch , making even Adrian's face twitch as the sky darkened above us . The goddess had heard me . And so had the devil . " And to answer your rejection , Adrian ... " I whispered , my eyes locking on his . " I hope this answer is to your satisfaction . " Before he could understand , I lifted the blade high . His eyes widened , as if , for the first time , he realized what about to do . " Selene- ! " He moved fast , but I was faster . My I hand drove the blade into myself , piercing through flesh .

I gasped , and the world went silent . I fell to my knees , my head dropping forward as warm blood dripped onto the stone below . My vision blurred , the red pooling beneath me . I saw Adrian and Sienna , both frozen , their faces pale with shock , but I couldn't hear them . Their lips moved , but the sound was gone , swallowed by the roaring in my ears . ' Mira ... ' I whispered inwardly , searching for my wolf . ' Are you here ?' For a long moment , there was only silence until she answered . ' Yes , Selene . I'm here . I've always been here . Every time you die , I die with you .

I'm here with you on your final day . ' A shaky smile curved my lips as tears slid down my cheeks , mixing with the blood , ' I'm sorry , I told her , my heart aching with guilt . ' I'm sorry for being so stupid , and not protecting us . For not protecting you . ' Her voice was warm , though I could feel her fading too . ' It's okay , Selene . ' My strength was leaving me . I could feel it draining . My body was numb , my breaths shallow . But I forced the words out one last time , my plea to the heavens .

Moon goddess , I don't know if you can hear me , but if you are , please , give me one more chance . I don't want to die unfairly . I don't want to die betrayed again . Tears blurred my sight as I gasped for breath . Give me a chance to be reborn . Give me a chance for revenge . But this time , let me remember early . Don't let me stumble in the dark again . Don't let me die without knowing who my enemies truly are . Please , give me a tenth life . Thunder rolled above , rattling the heavens before everything went dark . I couldn't breathe .

It was as if something heavy was pulling me down , dragging me deeper and deeper into endless water . My chest burned . I tried to open my eyes , but the water forced them wide on its own , blurring everything around me . So was this it ? I was dead . My grandmother's words came to me . " When people die , child , their sins follow them . Everyone has their own hell waiting for them . " This was mine ? Was this suffocating abyss my punishment ? Had the Moon Goddess ignored me after all ? I wasn't given my tenth life . How ironic . Maybe the ninth really was the last .

4I was no longer the same Selene A bitter laugh bubbled in my throat , swallowed immediately by the water . My limbs ached , so I stopped moving . I had wanted to give those traitors a taste of their own medicine, and make them pay . But it seemed fate wasn't on my side . Still , if this was hell , why did it feel like I could really die here ? Why was my brain urging me to swim ? " Miss Selene ! " The voice was muffled . " Miss Selene ! " What was going on ? Was this really hell ? I jerked my eyes open . Someone was calling my name from the shore .

I looked around , my body sluggish , and froze . I wasn't in some endless void . I was in a river . My breath caught in my throat as I came to a realization . I knew this scene . Eight years ago , Sienna had fallen into the water with me . We were both drowning . My heart pounded as I turned , and there she was , Sienna was thrashing in the water . " Help ! " she mouthed . The surface rippled , then , someone jumped in . My older brother , Cross . He brushed me aside , his strong arms reaching for Sienna , carrying her back up , and ignoring me . I blinked . It was exactly the same .

Eight years ago , I nearly died here . And if I remembered correctly , a few moments after Sienna was safe , another splash echoed . My second brother , Kane , jumped in after me . He couldn't let me die , not when they still had use for me . He would pull me out only after ensuring Sienna was safe . After a while , someone finally drove into the water . Kane . A smile curled my lips . I had actually come back ! And this time , I remembered everything . Kane swam toward me , frowning , but when he tried to carry me , I pushed him away . Forcing strength into my limbs , I swam up on my own .

I saw the shock on his face , but I ignored him . This time , I would not be the helpless girl waiting for scraps of affection . This time , I would not let anyone use me . I was no longer the same Selene . I would make the world bow before me . Editorial board Editorial Board: Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.