Tangled Hearts - The Alpha's Baby Mama-Chapter 298: Another truth...

Xavier POV

The hum of the generator sputtered, coughed, and then went silent—again. I slammed my fist on the nearest console, cursing under my breath. Sweat dripped down my temple as I glanced at Kurtis, who was fiddling with yet another set of cables. His face was grim, his movements careful but laced with frustration.

"This is the third time we’ve rewired this damn thing," I muttered. "What’s the point of having advanced systems if they can’t even handle a power surge?"

Kurtis didn’t look up from his work. "You’re asking the wrong person, Alpha. I’m just here for moral support and manual labour."

I snorted, running a hand through my hair. The power issue had started of nowhere two days ago, and no matter what we tried, the supply kept failing intermittently. It was affecting everything—security, communications, and, most frustratingly, my temper.

"Let me guess," I said, folding my arms and leaning against the wall. "You were a wiring expert in a past life?" freewёbnoνel.com

Kurtis chuckled dryly. "Hardly. But desperate times, right?"

He crouched lower, reaching for another cluster of tangled wires. The dim emergency lights flickered overhead, casting jagged shadows across the room.

"Try it now," he said, nodding toward the main switchboard.

I hesitated. "You sure? Because the last time, we almost fried half the grid."

Kurtis raised an eyebrow. "What’s the worst that could happen? Do we lose power again? I’d say we’re already there."

I grunted in agreement and walked over to the control panel. With a deep breath, I flipped the main breaker. For a second, nothing happened. Then, a low hum filled the room, the generator roaring back to life. The overhead lights flickered, steadying until the room was fully illuminated.

Kurtis stood, brushing dust off his hands. "That should hold for now."

"For now," I echoed. "Until something else decides to fall apart."

"You’re welcome," he quipped, flashing me a grin. But it faded quickly, his expression turning more serious. "Xavier... there’s something I need to talk to you about."

I froze, his tone immediately setting me on edge. "What is it?"

Kurtis hesitated, his jaw tightening as if he were weighing his words carefully. He walked over to a chair and sat down heavily, motioning for me to do the same. This wasn’t like him; Kurtis wasn’t the type to dance around an issue.

"Out with it," I said, sitting across from him. "What’s going on?"

He rubbed his hands together, staring down at them for a moment before meeting my gaze. "It’s about Selene."

The mention of her name was like a slap to the face. My chest tightened memories of her flooding my mind. I leaned back in my chair, forcing my expression to remain neutral.

"What about her?"

Kurtis let out a slow breath. "A lot’s been happening... things I didn’t think were worth mentioning until now. But after everything that’s come to light, I can’t stay quiet anymore."

I narrowed my eyes. "What things?"

He looked away as if the weight of his thoughts was too heavy to carry. "There’s a prophecy, Xavier. One tied to Selene."

I stiffened. "A prophecy? What kind of prophecy?"

"The kind that speaks of destruction and darkness," he said grimly. "Of a Luna who will either save the world or bring it to ruin."

I stared at him, the words sinking in like lead. "And you think Selene is this Luna?"

Kurtis nodded. "I know she is. There’s no doubt in my mind. The signs are all there—her power, the way things are converging around her, the people showing up asking questions... It all points to her."

A cold knot formed in my stomach. "What people?"

"Four men," Kurtis said, his expression darkening. "They came to my pack, asking about her. They called themselves ’The Fates.’ They didn’t give much away, but their interest in her was clear. They believe she’s at the centre of this prophecy."

I leaned forward, gripping the armrests of my chair. "Why didn’t you tell me this sooner?"

"Because I wasn’t sure what to make of it," he admitted. "And because I didn’t know how much you’d care, given... well, everything."

I scowled, his words hitting a nerve. "Don’t assume you know how I feel about Selene."

"Fair enough," he said, holding up a hand. "But there’s more. The power you’ve been losing here? It might not be a coincidence. Things are shifting, Xavier, and not just in your pack. It’s everywhere."

I frowned, the pieces slowly falling into place. "You think it’s connected to her? To this prophecy?"

"I think it’s possible," Kurtis said. "Selene’s power is growing, and it’s affecting everything around her. Whether she wants it to or not."

I stood abruptly, pacing the room. "And what about her? Does she know about this prophecy?"

"She’s starting to," he said. "But I don’t think she fully understands what it means—or what she’s capable of."

I stopped, turning to face him. "What do you think it means? What’s the endgame here?"

Kurtis hesitated, his expression troubled. "I think the prophecy is a warning, but also a choice. Selene has the power to tip the scales, one way or the other. It’s up to her which path she takes."

The room fell silent, the weight of his words pressing down on me. I clenched my fists, anger and frustration bubbling to the surface.

"She shouldn’t have to carry that burden," I said finally, my voice low. "It’s too much for anyone."

"I agree," Kurtis said. "But it’s not something we can change. All we can do is try to guide her—to make sure she chooses the right path."

I sank back into my chair, the weight of everything crashing down on me. Selene, the prophecy, the power outages... it was too much to process all at once. But one thing was clear: this wasn’t just about her anymore. It was about all of us.

"We need a plan," I said, my voice firm. "If these Fates come back, or if Jared decides to get involved, we need to be ready."

Kurtis nodded. "Agreed. But there’s one more thing you should know."

I raised an eyebrow. "What now?"

He hesitated, his expression grim. "Kragen."

The name sent a chill down my spine. "What about him?"

"He’s tied to this too," Kurtis said. "In ways I don’t fully understand yet. But he’s not just Selene’s protector. He’s something more."

"What do you mean?"

Kurtis shook his head. "I’m not sure yet. But if he’s involved, it’s only going to complicate things further."

I leaned back, running a hand through my hair. This was worse than I’d thought. Selene, the prophecy, Kragen... it was a tangled web, and we were all caught in it.

But one thing was clear: whatever was coming, we had to be ready. And Selene... she needed to understand just how much was at stake.