SWNOVELS Chapter Like Mother, Like Daughter
It's been almost a week since she died, and nothing has been the same for anyone in their pack. Specially for Blake. His body went through the agony of their bond breaking, but though his body was in pain, it didn't surpass the pain his heart felt to know she was gone. He hated to admit she was no longer here, and every time someone told him maybe there's a chance for him to find a second chance mate, he'd go crazy. Outraged and furious to the sound of those words.
The whole pack felt the sorrow of her lost. Everyone mourned in their own way.
Blake was no exception. He's been locked in his room and only comes out at night to sit at his usual seat at the dinner table where he'd have dinner with her.
He clenches his jaw. His heart filled not only with sorrow and pain, but with anger and resentment towards everyone.
He stands slowly, walking towards outside. Everyone in the pack house dares not to question him. Rather, they hang their heads as well and let their tears fall down as they see their Alpha gone and realize that their Luna is gone.
Maybe a bit of fresh air could do him good.
He walks past the kitchen and the living room. Harou and Damian sit next to Tyler as they drink coffee and talk. Catching up and putting their differences aside.
Yes, though it had never been spoken of vampires, lycans, and werewolves living together; they weren't just normal creatures. . . But the perfect trio of friends who had one day made a pact to protect and take care of each other.
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Selene lays on a bed of soft ferns. She softly raises her head and realizes she is laying on the midst of what looks like an enchanted world.
Slowly, she stands to her feet. She no longer wears her combat gear, but a beautiful white strapless gown and a flower crown around her head.
She steps softly, the ground feels feather like and a warm feeling engulfs her. She feels peaceful and pleasant.
"Hello!" Her voice echoes through the air. Quickly, a few butterflies emerge from thin air, circling around her. Their appearance seems almost something out of a movie, beautiful, and surreal. Giving them a see through appearance with glitter and light.
"Hello! Anyone here?" She walks a few steps more until a gush of wind startles her, making her stop on her tracks and makes her turn quickly towards the direction of the wind.
Two beautiful woman stand before her with their skin fair and beautiful, glowing, almost as if they were made of light.
She looks at both Artemis and goddess Selene as they stand before them. "My dear Elena! You're here! I can't believe you're here! After thousands of years!? Finally, you're here." Artemis launches over her, hugging her tight and kissing her on her forehead and cheeks.
"Artie! Let her breath!" Goddess Selene giggles and places her hand on Artemis shoulder.
Goddess Selene grabs Selene's hands, and slowly pulls her close. She hugs her, and cups her cheeks with her palms.
"Good to finally see you back with us my darling." She's smiles at her. But Selene's eyes fill with tears and a great sadness fills her heart.
"I know I should be happy. I remember everything now, everything, from the time I was here, to the day Carrie took us to earth. Each time we were reborn. But-"
Artemis eyes turn from a joyful melody from her final reunion with one of her twins, to a similar resemblance of melancholy and sadness like Selene's.
"But you miss Alarick. I know!"
"It's Blake now. And I'm no longer Elena. My name is-"
"Selene." The three say in unison, making all three giggle awkwardly.
"I know I should be happy that I'm here with you, I hoped for so long to come back with you mom! But you have no idea how much I love that man. I just wish I could go back and be with him, just one last time, or at least to say goodbye. My heart aches, I feel like I lost everything. You have no idea how much I love him mom." Her eyes fill with tears, her voice breaks to the feel of torment inside her.
She turns to Selene, aware she is the one that sets each wolf with their perfect matched mate. "Please! I'm begging you! I know he's probably going through a lot of physical pain right now because I'm gone. I'm just- I am begging you to let him find a good mate soon. I want him to find true love again. To be happy, and form a family. I-"
She hangs her head low, closing her eyes and gulping hard as she forces the knot building in her throat to disperse.
"Even if it's not with me. I need to see him smile again. I need to know he's happy with someone who truly loves him."
Selene takes her chin in her hand, lifting it with her fingers. "Are you sure that's what you want sweetheart?"
Artemis widens her eyes. But she knows far too well that if she was in her shoes, she'd do the same.
A few laughers are heard nearby, making Selene avert her gaze towards the laughers.
A small girl is heard giggling with her mom as they play with a few mystical creatures.
Selene's eyes widen in admiration and fill with tears.
"It must be nice to have a family isn't it? What did you feel when you saw me and Ty for the first time? When you held us for the first time?" Her eyes filled with tears. She knew Selene was talking about the fact she was denied the chance of starting a family with Blake, now that she is in the goddesses realm.
"It was the most beautiful thing in all existence baby girl. And I know that you wish you could have been given that chance. I know it was cruel of me to allow you to come here! It was a choice Selene and I could have made to allow you to stay alive and back with Blake. But I just had to see you. I needed to hold you at least once. When you get to hold your first baby in your arms, you will know what I mean. But for now! I'm begging you. Don't hate me for making you come here. I needed to embrace you. I needed you to know that I love you and your brother. There's not a day I wish I could be with you."
"Yeah well, that will never happen now that I'm officially dead in earth now, will it?"
"I don't know, are you really?"
Artemis cups her face, kissing her forehead and embracing her tightly.
"Wait! Are you saying, I can go back? I can be with him? Is that what you're saying?" Her tears roll freely down her cheeks, though Artemis wishes otherwise, she knows that the only thing she wants is to see her twins happy.
"Yes. That's what I'm saying. You will go back! You will be happy, and live a long and fruitful life with your mate. Because there is no match made in heaven and earth more perfect than you and him. At least, not in my book. Or until Ty makes up his mind to look for Emily." She smiles at her, throwing her arms over her shoulders and kissing her temples.
"Oh my goddess! Is that her name? Wait! She's not our Emily is it? She's far too small for Ty." Artemis chuckles and throws her hand over her shoulder.
"No baby. She's a far more beautiful woman. Though, she's human. But she's feisty like you! You two will get along so well. Now! Although it hurts me to say this, but it's time that I say goodbye to you my beautiful! I live you so SO much!" Artemis voice breaks, a knot caught in her throat.
"Thank you mom! Thank you Selene!" She looks at goddess Selene and smiles.
"Auntie Selene darling! Auntie. Now, do me a favor!" She asks her as she slowly grips her hands. "Live your life to the fullest. You will no longer have to worry about our sister Carrie. She will no longer be a threat to you, we’ve sent her to a special place where our brother Hades keeps his special tormented souls. Go with your man! Go and be happy, be the best damn luna there ever was and most if all-." She slowly let's her hands go, Artemis and goddess Selene slowly step back.
"Give Artie some grandbabies! We love you my darling. Until next time."
Both moving their hands across in circular motions and a great cloud surrounds Selene. Before she knows it, she's back on earth.
She can sense it by the cold shiver on her body as she stands alone on the ground. Though the forest is dark and lonely at this time, she doesn't care, she's alive, and that is all that matters.
A bright aura surrounds around her as she walks towards the hill in front of her. Realizing she's on the same spot where Blake and her used to meet as young pups to play together.
Her feet bare, and a bright smile on her face with fresh tears of joy paint her face.
"Haze! We're back! We're really back!" She chuckles, her voice breaking and a knot on her throat from the inexplicable joy she feels inside.
"Well what'd you expect? You're just like her you know?"
"What? Like who?" Selene asks Hazel, her wolf.
Hazel chuckles and replies joyfully. "Like your mom. Artemis. You're just like her. A tough warrior, a badass luna, and above all, a great women with a humongous heart" Selene chuckles, as the tears keep pouring down.
"I guess. Like mother like daughter right?" She chuckles as she wipes her tears. Looking out towards the direction of the pack house. Her heart beats at a million per second, and the raging sensation of vertigo overwhelming in her stomach.
"Go get him luna!" Hazel whispers, Selene smiling as the tears run down her eyes as she takes off sprinting towards the pack house.