*Selena*
Arena and I were no longer on speaking terms. I refused to acknowledge her since she had sided with the High Priestess, willingly accepting the Lunar Realm as our destiny. She was adamant about staying to save the world and its people, a decision she made without my consent. The thought of her selflessness infuriated me-I didn’t care about saving the world if it meant being separated from my mate and my family. Yet, Arena remained resolute, convinced it was her destiny to be the savior of the Lunar Realm and, ultimately, the universe.
The High Priestess had told me that the only way to return to my family’s world was by ensuring the Lunar Realm’s future was secure. Determined to reunite with Zander and my son, I pieced together a solution. If I could convince the God of Destruction to vow never to harm the Lunar Realm, the balance would be preserved, and I could go home. It was a bold idea, perhaps reckless, but it was my only hope. Resolving to act, I decided to seek an audience with the God of Destruction-no matter what it took.
Goddess help me-I was still not used to these arrangements. To make an appointment with a god, I had to send an invite and wait for them to respond. There were no texts, emails, or instant communications. The process was archaic, and my frustration with these outdated methods was growing by the second.
First, I needed to stabilize the Lunar Realm, ensuring its safety. But once that was done, I vowed to bring technology to this realm and others. It was high time these people had access to modern conveniences instead of relying solely on magic and miracles.
The Lunar Realm was a sanctuary of celestial beauty, bathed in perpetual moonlight that cast a silvery glow over its ethereal landscapes. Towering mountains crowned with diamond-like frost encircled lush valleys filled with glowing meadows and rivers of liquid starlight. Trees with shimmering leaves stood tall, their soft luminescence mirrored in tranquil lakes that reflected endless constellations above. The realm’s inhabitants were beings of light and grace, their glowing skin and starlit eyes exuding an aura of serenity, while their flowing silver hair and celestial garments enhanced their otherworldly appearance. Sacred and harmonious, the Lunar Realm was not just a place of peace but the keystone of balance between all realms-a treasure so radiant that it tempted the greed of dark forces seeking its boundless power.
Yet, for all its ethereal beauty and divine serenity, it held no charm for me. Nothing about this place could make me forsake my Alpha mate. Goddess, I loved him so much that every moment apart felt like an eternity of anguish. Each second away from him seemed to drain the life from me, a ceaseless torment of longing. I could feel his sadness through the bond we shared, a mirror to the ache in my own heart, and it only deepened my resolve to reunite with him.
“High Luna, the God of Destruction, Almighty Kaelvor, has arrived,” one of the guards announced as he entered my chamber.
I hadn’t expected him to arrive so quickly, though it made sense-gods possess magical abilities and can travel faster than light itself.
“Lead him inside with honor. I’ll be there shortly,” I replied, rising from my seat and beginning to don the royal robe and crown befitting the Luna of the Lunar Realm. The weight of the crown felt heavier today, a stark reminder of the responsibilities I had yet to fully embrace.
When I arrived at the royal guest chamber, my expectations of Kaelvor were immediately shattered. I had imagined him as an older figure with a fearsome, intimidating appearance to match his title. Instead, he looked youthful, almost unsettlingly attractive, his aura exuding raw power and an undeniable charisma.
“God Kaelvor, thank you for giving your valuable time and gracing us with your presence,” I greeted him in my sweetest, most respectful tone, hoping to make a good impression. Though I had prayed to the gods many times, dealing with one as an equal felt surreal, even unnerving.
He rose from his seat, his dark eyes-deep and foreboding as the abyss itself-locking onto mine. His gaze felt like it could pierce through my very soul.
“It is an honor, Goddess,” he said, his voice smooth yet heavy with authority. “Tell me, why have you summoned me?”
I swallowed hard, gathering my thoughts and courage. This was no ordinary conversation. This was a negotiation with a god whose domain was destruction itself.
“God Kaelvor, as you know, the Lunar Realm is under constant threat from dark forces seeking to annihilate it, thereby disrupting the harmony of the universe and spreading evil everywhere,” I began, my voice steady despite the enormity of the situation. “I need your assurance that there will never be destruction in the Lunar Realm. To secure this alliance, I am willing to offer anything you require.”
The God of Destruction stared at me, his expression unreadable, his dark eyes as fathomless as death itself. After a moment, he tilted his head, his gaze narrowing, and when he finally spoke, his words froze me in disbelief.
“I can assure you that the Lunar Realm will remain unharmed for eternity,” he said, his voice icy yet carrying an air of finality. “But for that, you must marry me and become my Luna, ruling both realms at my side.”