Alpha's Rejected Mate Returns as Queen

50 The Moonlight Is So Beautiful

Selma Payne’s POV:

Aldrich immediately became nervous, his breathing became heavy, and he wanted to say something, but I interrupted him.

“The doctor said it’s because I’m transiting soon, and the complicated physiological changes have made me temporarily fluctuate between joy and anger. However, I know that biological changes are not the cause of everything.”

I looked at his handsome face and couldn’t imagine how sad and angry he would be after knowing my lie.

If one party hid their identity, could love still be sincere?

Looking into his deep eyes, I almost revealed the secret of my identity.

However, at the last moment, my rationality woke me up.

Hiding my identity wasn’t only my business. As a princess, I had to be responsible for the pack, even if it meant sacrificing my interests.

So, in the end, I just said, “My friend told me a prophecy. It’s about us, our relationship, and the death it brings.”

“What?” Aldrich looked at me in surprise. “Prophecy... But no werewolf could make prophecies. So how did your friend know?”

His military mindset immediately prevailed. “Are there any witches in the pack? Maybe the riot at Sivir Academy was just a cover-up, and a real witch had replaced your friend! Your friend might be in danger, but so are you!”

“I can guarantee that she is trustworthy.” I consoled him, “I promised her to keep it a secret, and the confidentiality agreement sealed all information about her. We can’t break it. It’s illegal, right?”

Aldrich always trusted me, so he only muttered, “Alright, it’s the confidentiality agreement again. It’s making us both dishonest.”

It was just a joke, but it pierced my heart like a needle.

I forced a smile. “No matter what, the prophecy says our emotional journey will be very bumpy. It might even lead us to death.

“I admit that I’m afraid. But, I’m not afraid of death, Aldrich. No werewolf warrior is afraid of death.

“But I’m afraid you’ll get hurt. I have a lover. You’re a mighty warrior, but when I think about how our relationship could kill you, I can’t help but hold back.

“I’m always letting my thoughts run wild. Why don’t we end this now? The future in the prophecy is not set. So if we end it now, nothing bad will happen.

“I’ve always thought this way, and the more I think about it, the more afraid I get. That’s why I’ve been hiding from you and avoiding communicating with you. I’m afraid that any mistake could lead to your death.”

Tears unconsciously gushed out, and I saw Aldrich’s deep frown through my tears.

Was he angry because of my estrangement from myself and my spurned cowardice?

At this moment, I realized I had not matured at all. I was still the weak, extreme, and suicidal little girl I used to be. My first reaction when I encountered any setbacks was to run away.

I couldn’t stand any longer, and my strength seemed to flow out with my tears.

The moment I fell, a pair of strong arms tightly embraced me.

I looked up in disbelief and found that the always resolute Aldrich was also in tears.

“Don’t, Selma. I’m begging you. Don’t think of yourself like that.” He held me tightly in his arms and said, choking, “You don’t understand how good you are.

“You’re such a kind and sensitive girl. Unfortunately, you’ve never seen your good side and always take all the blames yourself.

“You’re such a powerful warrior and such a caring lover. How can I agree with any false accusations you have against yourself about cowardice?”

He cupped my face and gently wiped the tears on my face. Then, he said softly, “Believe me, Selma. There will be no one better than you in this world. I’ve never regretted accepting your love or giving up everything for you.

“It’s better to say that I’m the coward. You don’t know how much I used to like running away from the shadows of my childhood and the conflict with my father. It was you that changed everything.

“You made me understand what responsibility and love are. I admit that I am clumsy and always try to cover up my abnormality with jokes, so I don’t give you enough sense of security.

“Maybe I realized my mistake a little too late. I can’t believe I’m making you suffer like this.

“So, please don’t blame yourself, Selma, my true love, my other half. No setback can make me give up on you, even if it means death.”

We hugged each other and cried under the moonlight.

It might look like a creepy scene if anyone were to see us.

But who wouldn’t be touched by the sincerity of love? Even the moon’s bliss forgave us, a new couple. The gentle moonlight allowed us to see the love in each other’s eyes more clearly.

Without realizing it, we kissed.

Mixed with bitter tears, this kiss made me unable to care about anything else.

To hell with concealment, deception, my identity, and my lies.

I wouldn’t be a coward anymore. Instead, I’d take on the responsibility of a princess and a lover.