Selena's life followed a strict pattern. Wake up. Handle business. Eliminate threats. Remain untouchable. Repeat.
But ever since Elias entered her world, something shifted.
She found herself checking the time, wondering when he would show up with another ridiculous bouquet.
She caught herself looking at the sunflower he had left on her desk, still dried but somehow impossible to throw away.
And worst of all…
She caught herself smiling.
Jax noticed immediately.
"So," he drawled, leaning against her desk. "When's the florist coming back?"
Selena didn't even glance up. "Shut up, Jax."
Jax grinned. "You like him, don't you?"
Selena's eyes flicked up, dangerous. "Choose your next words carefully."
Jax held up his hands. "Hey, I'm just saying—it's kinda funny watching you deal with someone who doesn't immediately tremble at your feet."
Selena clicked her pen sharply. "He's just… interesting."
Jax smirked. "Uh-huh. Sure."
That afternoon, Elias didn't show up.
Selena told herself she didn't care. He was just a florist.
But by evening, she was annoyed. Why isn't he here?
She finally pulled out her phone.
[Selena]: Where are you?
A few minutes later, a response came.
[Elias]: Sorry! Got caught up with a customer. Be there soon!
Selena stared at her phone. Why was she even checking? Why did she feel relieved?
Before she could analyze her emotions further, the doors to her office burst open.
And there he was.
Elias, breathless, holding a bouquet of peonies, his cheeks slightly flushed.
"Sorry I'm late!" he said, beaming. "But I brought you something extra special today."
Selena stared at him, expression unreadable.
Then, slowly, she stood and walked toward him.
She reached out, her fingers brushing over the petals. Soft. Delicate. Alive.
Just like him.
Elias grinned. "Pretty, right?"
Selena met his gaze.
"…Yeah."
Jax, watching from the doorway, silently screamed into his hands. She's doomed.
And for the first time in her life, Selena Yue—the untouchable Lady Nyx—realized something terrifying.
She had let someone in.
And she wasn't sure if she could let him go.