Alpha Damien’s Trouble Maker Novel

5 Let's see how long she can keep it up Selene The moment my head rose above the surface , air hit my lungs . I gasped , pulling it in greedily , trembling as the cold bit into my skin . My wet hair clung to my face , strands sticking to my lips , but none of it mattered . I was alive . Oh gods , I was alive . I was not only alive , but I remembered . I remembered every scream , every life , every betrayal , every time I'd died . Even the moment I drove my own knife into my chest because of my mate and my sister .

All of it flashed through my mind , but instead of breaking me , it made me smile . A wild smile stretched across my face as I ran a trembling hand over my wet hair , pushing it back . My chest hurt from breathing , but I laughed like a madwoman . I finally had a chance . " Oh my god ! Miss Selene ! " The voice cut through my laughter . My heart dropped at the familiar sound . Impossible . I turned to the shore , and there they were , faces I hadn't seen in years .

The servants , my brothers , Sienna : Kane was already crouched beside her , Cross holding her as she coughed while they fussed over her , but none of it mattered . All I could see was the woman staring at me . Evelyn . My personal maid . Her face was exactly as I remembered . She was crying harder now , her hands trembling as she called to me . " Miss Selene , what are you still doing in the water ? Come out before you get sick . Please , come out ! " I stared at her , my lips parting . " Evelyn ... " I whispered . Her name felt strange in my mouth after all these years .

For a moment , I couldn't move . " Miss Selene , please come here . " I snapped out of it before finally swimming toward the shore . The water was heavy , but my limbs moved . I pulled myself out , drenched and shivering . Evelyn rushed to me immediately , wrapping a thick blanket around my shoulders . Her arms came around me in a desperate hug . " Thank god you're okay , " she breathed , voice trembling . " I was so worried about you . Are you okay , Miss ? " Her warmth made me smile . I wanted to hug her back .

But before I could , she pulled away abruptly , her eyes lowering to the ground . 1-1 apologize for hugging you ," she whispered . " I didn't mean to touch a Moonborn . " She looked terrified , as if I might strike her . My heart dropped when Evelyn stepped away from me . The blanket she had wrapped around me suddenly felt cold , as if her warmth had been snatched back with her retreat . I couldn't even blame her . How could I ? This was my fault . In my past lives , I had never cherished the ones who truly cared .

My sweet , loyal Evelyn , I pushed her aside , ignored her kindness , and clung to snakes like Sienna , mistaking that for love . And yet , despite everything I did , despite all the times I wounded her with my selfishness , Evelyn never abandoned me . She stayed , and loved me . And in every lifetime , she died for me . Now , I remembered everything . I knew who my real enemies were . I swore I would never make the same mistake again . Evelyn deserved better . And I would make sure she got it . " Moonborn? " A voice sneered from behind me , shattering the moment .

" What is this bitch saying ? How is a curse a Moonborn ? Miss Sienna is the true Moonborn . She is the true descendant of the priestess . " I slowly turned . The servants stood there , smug , their lips curled in disdain . They didn't even bother to hide it . " Look at her , staring at us . Every time I see that cursed hair , I feel sick . She should have drowned . " blinked . What was going on ? How could I hear what they were saying when their mouths weren't even moving ? My eyes 5 Let's see how long she can keep it up darted between them , my heart hammering . This wasn't mindlink .

Only the Alpha and Luna had the right to grant that bond . These were just servants . Then how- " Huh , why is she looking at me like she can hear what I'm thinking ? " one woman muttered , smirking . " Imagine if she could read minds . Hah ... that would be dangerous for everyone . " I gasped before I could stop myself . " Is that it ? Can I really read people's minds ? " The maid's face drained of color . She stumbled back , stammering , " H - how- ? " " You ! " Her panic was cut short by Kane's voice .

The servants instantly lowered their heads as he strode forward , but his gaze never left me . His eyes blazed with fury , and I found myself straightening instinctively under the weight of it . Before I could speak , his hand lashed out . The crack echoed through the courtyard . My head snapped to the side , cheek burning hot . Kane's fist clenched in the fabric of my drenched dress , dragging me closer until his breath was hot against my face . His growl vibrated in my bones . " How dare you harm Sienna ?! " The slap burned .

He struck me with everything he had , never mind that I was young and dripping wet . A In my past life , he had done the same . My face had swollen so badly I spent a week in the hospital before it healed . He wanted to break me , but I didn't cry or even flinch . Pain had been my tutor across lifetimes . Compared to what I'd endured , this was nothing more than a bruise I could swallow . I turned my head slowly and met his gaze as if nothing had happened . " What do you think you're doing ? " I asked , my voice low . Kane's face went blank for a moment .

He looked surprised at how calm I was . ' What is this ? Why is she so calm ? ' he thought , his lips unmoving . When my silence continued , he exploded . " What am I even doing ? What are you , stupid ? Are you blind ? Can't you see what you did to Sienna ? You're not even scared or ashamed . Why would you push her in the river ? Are you jealous that she's better than you ? If anything happens to my sister , I will fucking kill you . " He ranted while I watched with indifference . My eyes dropped to Sienna , who was still unconscious as Cross tried to wake her . ' Ha .

She deserved that slap . This will prove no one loves a cursed girl like her . I'll stay unconscious long enough for big brother Kane to kill her . She should just die .' Sienna's thought echoed in my head . I almost laughed . A smirk tugged at my lips . My sweet sister , playing the victim while scheming in silence . Let's see how long she can keep it up . Editorial board Editorial Board: Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.