Tangled Hearts - The Alpha's Baby Mama
Chapter 97: The surge of happiness...

Chapter 97: The surge of happiness...

Selene POV

A scream bubbled at the back of my throat as I felt a strong arm wrap around my waist, pulling me swiftly into the darkness. As I opened my mouth to scream out my lungs, a familiar scent wafted up to my nose. It was a warm, earthy aroma...

"Noah?!" I called out circling my hand around his neck as I tried to make out his face in the darkness. "Is that you?"

"Yes," he replied "I’m sorry, I took longer. I’ve come to take you home," he murmured.

Relief flooded through me as I threw my arms tightly around my husband, burying my face in the crook of his neck as I began to sob. All the fear, panic and adrenaline that had pumped into me a few seconds ago, was now converted to tears. Noah, held me close, one hand cradling the back of my head protectively as my body shook with sobs.

I couldn’t believe that I had come so close to – I couldn’t decide on how to describe the experience I just had. Will it be okay to deem it as a near-death experience? I mused silently. Or was I exaggerating? If Lucius hadn’t shown up when he did... there was no doubt that it would have been a different story at this point.

"Lucius!" I murmured against his chest. "He’s still in there. He came to save me," I said.

"He’ll be fine," Noah murmured "Are you alright though? Are you hurt? I’m sorry it took me so long to get to you. I shouldn’t have allowed...".

"I’m fine," I interrupted him clinging to him desperately again, afraid that if I let go, he would disappear into the pitch-blackness surrounding us. "I was scared for a minute... I thought I was going to die but I’m fine now. It’s no one’s fault. It’s not yours, Kurtis or Xavier’s’. I chose this... it was the only way I could ...".

"It wasn’t the only way, Selene," Noah stopped me halfway, with a heavy sigh "I was foolish to listen to Kurtis. How didn’t I think through putting your life on the line before sending you out there? I swear to the moon, I didn’t even think things through. You must think I am a terrible husband ... I am, Selene... and I’m sorry,".

"Noah!" I sighed leaning away to stare at him. Even though I couldn’t see him, I could envision his brows arched with sadness. "It’s not your fault," I cradled his face in the darkness "What’s more important is I came out without any scratch and I’m glad I helped. Let’s just go home,".

He didn’t say anything. He simply scooped me into his arms and in the darkness carried me away from the hotel. I wound my arms around his neck, nestling my cheek against his shoulder as he took big strides. I closed my eyes, trying to shut down the memories of everything that just happened. I could finally rest now. Noah would protect me.

When we had walked for a while, I heard a voice call out of Noah. "Your majesty," it was Reid’s voice followed by urgent footsteps towards us "I was worried sick when I heard...".

"Not now, Reid," Noah brushed him off. I opened my eyes and saw we were at the parking lot opposite the hotel and Noah seemed to be walking to his car. From where I was settled in his arms, I watched as Reid hurried towards us. I could tell, he wasn’t happy and was trying to mask it.

"You could have said something, Your Majesty," he said quietly "I am your Beta after all and it is my duty to protect you and the queen. You know I wouldn’t have been in support of the mission if you had told me,".

"Don’t exaggerate the matter, Reid," Noah scoffed "You don’t even like Selene that much. I’m sure you would have loved that she was in danger. Don’t worry, you don’t have to hide behind your mask again,".

Reid stopped walking as he stared at us, surprised etched on every feature on his face. "What the hell are you talking bout, Noah? I would never wish the queen dead. I know you love her so much and...".

"I can’t do this with you right now, Reid!" Noah reached his car and deposited me in the back before he turned to Reid. "I’m sure my wife is shocked and needs to rest, so this is not a night for banters and like I mentioned earlier, you don’t have to pretend that you like her,".

"And what is that supposed to mean?" Reid shot back, coming to stand in front of Noah.

Even though he was at least three or two inches shorter, the annoyance on his face seemed to make him look larger as he squared off with Noah.

"I have done nothing but support you all these years. Way before Selene came into our lives. I know had a lot of reservations about you choosing her as your Luna and queen but accusing me of wanting her dead is not true. I know how important Selene is to you and if I have to lay down my life just for her to live...".

"Oh please!" Noah burst out laughing "You don’t have to go those lengths to convince me of anything. After all, you’re not obligated to like my wife. So, relax and don’t lie about it. Now, I need to take her back to the pack house. It’s been a long night and we need to rest,".

A tear formed in Reid’s eyes as his lips trembled "You no longer trust me?" There was hurt in his voice as he stared at Noah and in that moment, I knew he was hoping Noah would call his bluff and tell him he trusted him.

"I didn’t say that," Noah shrugged "This isn’t about trusting anyone. My wife made an ultimate sacrifice for the pack. What does that have to do with trusting?"

"You don’t ask for my opinion anymore, these days, you seem to be engaged mostly with Xavier and Kurtis. You don’t even pay me enough respect to inform me about your activities. I am your Beta... I should be by your side. I should be doing all of these dirty jobs because it is my duty. Why are you depriving me of that? What evil have I committed?"

Noah dragged his hand through his hair as he stared at Reid who was watching him silently. Who would ever think that the bond between his Alpha and his Beta would be so strong that either party would be afraid of betrayal? I clamped down on my lips forcing the laughter that wanted to escape my lips. I thought it was funny.

"Can we talk about this later?" Noah said finally "Selene was pretty shaken up. I need to take her to the pack doctor just to make sure she’s alright,".

Reid’s gaze flits to my direction and he nods "Okay, we’ll talk later,".

Without waiting for Noah to agree or refuse, he turned on his heels and walked away. Noah gave him a contemplative gaze before he moved to the driver’s side and quietly slipped into the car.

"I’m sorry for keeping you waiting," he apologized watching me through the rearview mirror "I already informed the doctor that we’re coming to him. So, please hold on a little while,".

~~~~

An hour later, we finished at the pack hospital and started driving home.

Noah’s jaw was set in determination as he drove and I was wondering if he was thinking about Reid and the confrontation they had earlier. I wanted to tell him about how Reid had saved me a few days ago but it will rouse a lot of suspicion. More than anything, I didn’t want the women’s group to be discovered.

When Reid was in a heated argument, with Noah a while back, I had half expected that he would tell Noah of that night he had rescued me but he didn’t. He wasn’t even going to mention it.

"Will Reid be fine?" I asked breaking the silence.

From where I was at the back of the car, I saw him flinch and then he shrugged before muttering "He will. He cannot always expect me to do things with him. Plus giving the things that’s been happening recently. I have every right to have doubts, don’t you think?"

"I do," I sighed, not believing I was about the say what I was going to say next "But I think he has my interest at heart. I know that much from personal experience that Reid would not sit back and watch anything happen to me and it’s all because of you, Noah. He loves you so much and wouldn’t want you to be heartbroken or anything. That’s the reason he gave me when he helped me but I know deep down he also did it because he cares about me,".

Noah didn’t say anything, he just continued driving. Unable to gauge what he was thinking, I let my mind wander randomly. At some point, the gentle swaying of the vehicle and the shot that was given to me at the pack hospital lulled me into a light sleep.

When I finally opened my eyes, we’d arrived at the Packhouse and I found myself in Noah’s arms as he carried me into the packhouse. From the decorations on the walls and ceilings, I knew he was taking me to his room. I wanted to protest, especially as we promised we wanted a break but for once, I decided to look the other way.

When he entered the room, he settled me on his bed. Three maids were waiting for us.

"Welcome your majesty," they chorused.

"See that she’s properly cleaned," he said in a hard tone and left the room without a backward glance. The women carried me to the bathroom and in the next few minutes, they cleaned me up and after that, I laid on the bed waiting for Noah.

When he came back in, he marched immediately to the bed and settled down on the space beside me, brushing a few stray locks from my face.

"How do you feel?" he murmured.

"Fine," I smiled brightly "What of you?"

"Better now that you are," he managed a small smile "You should rest now, tomorrow we’ll talk and that matter regarding Reid, you don’t have to worry about it, okay? Also, I checked on the girls and they’re sound asleep. So, rest easy,".

He leaned forward and placed a kiss on my forehead and then started to rise when I reached out and gripped his hand tightly. My gaze met his concerned eyes.

"Please," I murmured "Don’t go. Stay the night with me,".

"You’ll be fine darling," he murmured caressing my cheeks, there are guards outside and don’t worry, nothing will happen,".

"You don’t understand," I shook my head "I want you lying next to me. Please...".

A look of understanding passed through his features. He said nothing but slowly climbed onto the bed beside me, and cradled my small frame as I moulded myself against him. Safe, protected, loved – that was all that mattered in this moment.

I buried my face against his chest, inhaling his aftershave. His chest rumbled as he murmured something. Pulling my face from him, I hoisted myself in my arms as our gaze met again.

"I didn’t get that," I said.

A small, wistful smile settle don his lips as he caressed my face again "I love you Selene, much more than you’d ever imagine and I’ll try to put your first, to be a better mate and husband. I promise...".

For tonight, I wanted to forget...maybe tomorrow if we’re lucky enough, things may not go back to the way it was but for tonight alone, I would experience the surge of happiness that coursed through me as I stared at Noah.

Leaning towards him, I captured his lips.

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