Tangled Hearts - The Alpha's Baby Mama
Chapter 100: Everyone would wish I had died, three years ago.

Chapter 100: Everyone would wish I had died, three years ago.

Selene POV

An idea was forming in my mind as he requested I cut ties with Xavier, not entirely but to a greater extent which I was going to do without him asking but then, this was the perfect opportunity to get him to do what I wanted.

Since the Grand Lycan had refused to officially recognize the office of the Luna as an executive arm, I would bring it up before Noah, seeing he was in an emotionally vulnerable state, and was desperately clinging to me, I could take advantage of that.

Normally, he would reject me outrightly if I asked on a normal day but if I played my card well, right now, he might just give in not totally but he would promise to do something. The aim was to keep him busy with running the affairs of the pack while trying to keep his promise to me, that way, it would keep his eyes off me and allow me to proceed with my plans.

"Recognize?" his eyes darted in confusion "I don’t understand,".

I took a steadying deep breath before answering "I said, I want you to officially recognize the Office of the Luna as an Executive Arm within the Pack. I would have duties just like you and lead a small group of soldiers, maids, run the pack house and a whole bunch of stuff... doing exactly what you’re doing but on a smaller scale and mostly to help you," I added smiling at him.

There, I said it... Grand Lycan Leonard had told me to my face that I was dreaming but I would use Noah... If I can get his family divided and in so many places, it’ll advance my plan. A house divided against itself cannot stand, after all.

His face became pale instantly as he stared at me. "Are you joking?"

"I don’t joke about things like this, Noah," I brushed past him into the bedroom and then gently slipped the silk robe off my body as I made a big production of putting on my clothes. It wasn’t much but, when a man is sex-starved, he thinks mostly with his desires and not his head. I would tease him with my body – and dangle myself in front of him so he would know what he’d be missing out if our conversation today didn’t go as planned.

"Selene..." he swallowed hard averting his face from my chest, voice strained "You know the controversies surrounding the office of the Luna in both Alpha and Lycan divide and you also know how difficult it was to bring everything under control after years of fighting and a whole lot. Listen..." his eyes darted towards my chest again "You know the story and my father was one of the people who fought adamantly against it for decades,".

"That was like a century ago or what," I scoffed slipping on my sheer lace panties "Things have changed now. a lot has happened both technology-wise and in every ramification A lot of mythical creatures are doing away with these stifling traditions and are keeping up with the trend. We have to measure up to, Noah,".

"I understand that," he nodded "To say the truth, bringing back the office of the Luna is as good as useless because we have everything covered in terms of security and running the overall welfare of the pack... I just want you to sit down and relax,".

"Right," I chuckled and brushed past him, making sure my bare chest brushed against his hand as I walked to the vanity table and sat on it, trying to fix my face. "But your table spills with a lot of work day in and day out. Should we talk about the petitions with everything that has happened just yesterday alone, I’m sure you didn’t get to do any work,".

"I’ll cover-up," he muttered.

"No, you won’t!" I give him a placating smile in the mirror "Let’s face it, Noah... it only gets difficult from her and I am only trying to help you. This is why you need to bring back that office. At least, I can run some of the concerns of the pack. I’ve worked for you before, Noah... you know how efficient I am with the people and tasks. I’ll do a good job. Please, let me help my mate..." I rose to my feet to where he was and cradled his face, loving the defeated look in his eyes. I was winning.

"All our laws and policies are outdated. These days, a lot of Packs include women in the ruling and it’s good. We should try it out sometime," I added.

"I understand but it’ll be difficult. Now is not a good time to make trouble. We have a lot on our plate... a whole lot. So, can’t you request something else? I promise I’ll try to do the other request, just cut me some slack on this one. Please, I beg you,".

"I already made a request once, Noah," I let my hands slide down his cheeks, past his neck and stopped at his chest without my gaze leaving his. "I asked that you relieve your sister as the leader of the Luna Eastern Coalition but you also told me to ask for something else. At this rate, I might as well stop asking since I’m always getting a reject. Don’t you think?"

"Selene..." he sighed deeply "I’m sorry that I look like someone who doesn’t keep his promises. It’s just that, all of your requests are too far-fetched and hard... so...".

"Okay," I shrugged with a smile "I’ll stop asking then. I’m sorry for asking for too much, especially after risking my life yesterday for the sake of the pack. I cannot ask you to do my bidding of course but if putting myself on the line isn’t enough proof that I love this pack with all of my being, then there’s no point trying to prove anything. It’s just so messed up.".

His jaw tensed as he stared at me helplessly "There’s been never a doubt that you love this Pack, Selene. Why would you even think that or say that? I am very much aware of all the sacrifices you made way before you became my Luna,".

I finished dressing up, all the while noticing that his eyes never left my body. I know later, he would try to go over our conversation again and it may sound suspicious to him but I already had a way of fixing that. All I’ll need to do is to make my body available to him at least in the next few days.

"And what a fine way, I am getting paid," I chuckled dryly. "Anyways, I’ll be off. Let me know when there’s a date for our first visit to the marriage counsellor. See you around, husband," I winked and tried to walk past him towards the door when he reached for me and pulled me back.

"I’m sorry darling, your efforts towards the good of this pack have not gone unnoticed. You know what... fine," his voice took on a resigned tone "I’ll bring up the matter before the pack elders in the next in-house meeting and I’ll let you know the progress. I am also giving you my word that I’ll try my best to make sure the office is reinstated,".

"But your father..." I pouted "I don’t want you having issues with your family. Especially after the last time. They would all think I’m doing this on purpose,".

"I am the reigning Lycan King... my father’s opinion doesn’t count. The only reason why I refer to him most time is out of courtesy. As the Grand Lycan, he has his jurisdiction and I have mine. So, he has no right to interfere in any business that concerns me,".

A thrill rushed through me as I tried desperately to keep my features impassive. Noah didn’t want to push ahead with the request but I had him. He would do whatever I asked him to do, even if it was to move mountains and rewrite histories and I know it was all in hopes of holding onto me and rebuilding our union.

I also know for a fact that he didn’t want to lose me to Xavier. That is what love does to you... it ruins you slowly and makes you weak against the other person. It’ll make you put up with a lot of nonsense, just because you’re blinded by the occasional surge of happiness you feel from your partner.

When I was still in love with Xavier... it had taken 7 years to realize that I was a fool and the babies in my womb back then. So, I know exactly what it feels like. As to whether Noah will come to his senses like me... I hope he doesn’t anytime soon.

My poor, sweet Noah... If only he knew what I had in store... the Office of the Luna was just an excuse... a tiny dot in the grand scheme of things I was planning and soon, it’ll be revealed to them. Soon, I’ll take my revenge.

With an invisible smirk of triumph, I reached out and stroked his cheek tenderly.

"Thank you, my love. If you make it possible, I will never forget this,".

"I’ll do anything to make you happy, Selene," he kissed the top of my hair, giving me a soulful smile "That’s how much I love you and how much I want us to work,".

I nodded. To him, this was a path to heal our crumbling marriage and manage controversies. For me, it was one more step towards my desires and soon... everyone would wish I had died, three years ago.