Alpha Damien’s Trouble Maker Novel

91 I will accept any punishment you give Selene " Hahaha ... " Sienna's laugh echoed right in my face . " How sad , Selene . Do you think you can escape this fate ? You can't . And just like before , I will make sure to steal and take everything from you , your place , your mate , your life ! Just you wait . Your third life won't be any different . " I jolted awake , heart hammering in my chest , my skin clammy with sweat . Her words still echoed in my head like a curse that refused to fade .

My breathing was shallow , my fingers clutching the sheets as my eyes darted around the room looking for Sienna , but she wasn't there . I let out a shaky breath and pressed a hand against my chest , feeling the frantic beat of my heart . Gods ... it was just a nightmare . But even knowing that didn't stop the trembling in my body . The thought of going through the same pain again , and the same end terrified me so much I could barely control the way my hands shook . " No ... " I whispered under my breath , shaking my head hard . " No. I won't let it happen again .

" I forced myself to sit up , closing my eyes . My hair stuck to my damp face as I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand . I wasn't going to waste my tenth life like the others . I wasn't going to crawl at their feet again , blind to the knives at my back . This time , I would live differently , and peacefully , if I could . And if peace wasn't an option , I would burn everything in my way . I promised myself , I would make them feel the pain they had given me . I would make them choke on it . I finally opened my eyes fully and looked around me .

My heart stopped for a second as I looked at my old room . The room I had when I was still a teenager living back at the temple quarters . The simple wooden furniture , the small window that only let in a slice of moonlight , the faint scent of herbs in the air . It was all here . It wasn't grand like my brothers ' and sister's rooms . No one had ever cared enough to give me the best things . But it didn't matter , I wasn't the girl who craved them anymore . I'd learned the hard way that luxury meant nothing . I once had everything as a Luna , and none of it had eased the ache in my heart .

" Miss Selene ... " The voice pulled me from my thoughts . " Miss Selene , please be careful . You have to take care of yourself ... " I looked down and saw Evelyn , sitting on a chair by my bed . Her head rested on the edge of the mattress , one of her hands wrapped tightly around mine as though she couldn't bear to let go . I smiled faintly and reached out , my fingers brushing a loose strand of hair away from Evelyn's face . Her skin was warm beneath my touch . " I wonder , " I muttered softly , " how many times I've scared you with my stupid actions . Don't worry .

I won ' t be reckless again . " Evelyn shifted slightly at my actions . Her eyelids fluttered , blinking open as she slowly woke up . When her eyes met mine and saw me smiling down at her , confusion flickered across her face . She blinked again , almost as if she was trying to convince herself she was awake , and then her whole body stiffened . She pulled back immediately , dropping down to her knees on the floor . " F - forgive me for touching you while you slept ," she stammered , her voice trembling . " The doctor wouldn't come , so I had to watch over you and take care of you ...

" Her head bowed low , her hands clenching into the fabric of her dress . " I know it's not an excuse for daring to touch your body , she whispered , biting her lip hard . " I will accept any punishment you give . " I watched her in silence , and sighed . Gods , how stupid I had been . If I'd had so many past lives , if I'd been through so much , how could I have been so slow to grow some sense ? Evelyn had always been there for me . She was my closest friend , the only one who stayed when no one else did . She comforted me when nobody would even look my way .

And yet , I had let Sienna poison everything between us . At first , I hadn't thought much of it , I knew Evelyn's heart . But with Sienna's constant interference , her endless schemes , and the way she framed Evelyn again and again , my view twisted until I treated Evelyn like a servant instead of a friend . I even punished her for the smallest things , for daring to touch me . I let Sienna's maid , Emma , whip her , and she had no mercy . " I'm sorry , Evelyn ." Evelyn's head shot up , her eyes wide in shock . Her lips parted but no words came out . " Did you just apologize ?

' Evelyn asked . I leaned forward and held Evelyn's hand , my fingers wrapping around hers as I said , " I apologise for all the things I've done to you shouldn't have listened to other people . And you don't need to worry , because from this moment , I won't let 91 will accept any punishment you give anyone get between us . I will cherish our friendship this time around . " Evelyn blinked at me , her eyes wide , as if she didn't even recognise the woman in front of her . Her lips trembled and tears started to stream down her face as she held my hand tighter .

" Don't apologise , Miss Selene . It's my fault , I shouldn't have given them the chance to use me against you . " " I am so useless , and I don't deserve to be by your side . Even if you hated me , I would understand . I'm sorry for not doing much for you . " I looked at her and then pulled her into my arms , hugging her tightly . She trembled in my embrace but I refused to let go . " Useless ? Not doing much ? No , Evelyn . You have done so much more than anyone has ever done for me . " I wrapped my arms even tighter around her and whispered firmly , " So this time , just leave it to me .

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