Moon Goddess Star

Selene

Andrew's POV

As soon as we arrived back to our palace on the moon, something seemed off. I thought I was just being paranoid until I looked over at Star, who also looked uncomfortable. "Something is wrong." She muttered lowly, but loud enough for me to hear. "Go to our room and I'll go check out the house." She scoffed and rolled her eyes. "You really think I'm going to allow you to roam around by yourself to check for danger?" I felt a little insulted that she thinks I can't handle things like this on my own. She must have felt my energy because her face softened. "Andrew, I'm sorry. I love you and want to protect you. If anything were to ever happ-

I cut her off by capturing her lips. "Don't think like that. I love you and want to protect you. It just hurts me ego a bit to know that you are more than capable of protecting yourself better than I can for you." She places her hands on my face and looks me in the eyes. "Andrew."

I place a finger to her lips. "You don't have to say anything. I know how silly I sound. I want you to know that I think it is sexy how strong and powerful you are. I just wish I was the same." I smile at her and remove my finger from her lips in order to give her a small kiss.

Holding my hand out to her, "Come. Let's go explore the house before going to bed." She smiled back at me and took my hand.

"Star, Andrew, what are you guys doing up this late? Is there anything I can get for you?" One of the women who works here asked us in the hallway we just turned down. I had my own questions. One being why is she awake and in the hall at this hour? Second being what is in that bag she is holding?

"No thank you. Just taking a midnight stroll to help us get sleepy." Star lied to her and we continued our path after wishing her a goodnight. Star's hand on me tightened and she led me outside to the garden. What the hell is going on? We're suppose to be checking the palace for danger.

"That bag she was carrying smelled like blood." Star whispers into my ear, not wanting anyone who may be lurking to hear. "What should we do?" I ask. "I need to tell Selene since she is still the one in charge and will decide how to handle this" I nodded and followed my beautiful mate back inside.

Standing outside Selene's door, Star knocks softly on it. After a minute or two with no response, Star knocks louder this time. After another two minutes, Star turns the handle and swings the door wide open. I let out a loud gasp at the sight. "Holy s**t!" I rush over to Selene and check for a pulse. Star also rushes over and tries to use the healing power she has, but with no luck. We're too late. Her body is cold and most likely has been dead for a few hours now.

"What is with all the banging on the doors?!" Star and I turn out head to the source of the voice and my heart aches for the girl. Zola stands frozen in the door frame as she stares at her mother's dead body. The sadness quickly turns to anger as she storms over to Star and begins throwing punches.

"Woah, Zola! Stop!" I yell at her, seeing Star not responding. She's just standing still, allowing Zola to hurt her. Why?