~Celine~
“Erm, I think I should leave now.” I muttered, hastily turning to leave, but instead, he grabbed me and pulled me into his arms.“I said I want you.” He uttered, still smiling.“I heard you the first time, and I’m saying I’m not interested.”The last thing I wanted was to get involved with another Alpha with so much power and influence. I am never threading the doomed path my mother threaded.“I’m sorry, but I want you, and I have to have you. What is your name?” He asked, his hands still firmly cupping my waist.“I don’t want you. You can go ahead and pick from one of the girls they prepared for you. I am not in this club for this.” I uttered firmly, pretending not to melt by his touch.‘If I want to keep a low profile here, I have to avoid attention as much as I can. I should leave now that I got the chance.’“Let’s talk outside. Away from these prying eyes.” He uttered, grabbing my wrist and pulling me out of the clubhouse through another exit.“Please let me go. I need to leave now.” I muttered as soon as we got outside.“Name your price. I’ll pay you any amount to spend the rest of your night with me.”“What?! Is that who you think I am?! You do this all the time , don’t you? You’re having so much fun.” I retorted, feeling offended.“No, I don’t. I have never offered to pay any amount to a lady just to sleep with her. They always come willingly, but you…”He called the gap between us, cupping my face in his hands.“There is something about you. Your eyes keep drawing me closer and closer to you. I don’t know why, and I don’t hate it.” He uttered in a low tone, brushing some hair strands from my face with his hand.He leaned closer and inhaled deeply, clenching his jaws.“You smell so good.” He muttered, shutting his eyes.Everything he did kept pushing me closer and closer to insanity. ‘Why is he so soft to me?’Maybe saying yes to him wasn’t such a bad idea after all. I could collect enough money to keep me away from my father, and also, he was handsome and hot!‘What’s bad about having some fun in your down days?’“One million dollars and I’m yours tonight.” I answered without thinking.‘Celine! Who asks for a million dollars for a night stand? Are you crazy?’ I scolded myself as I waited anxiously for his response.“Fine. I’ll give it to you.” He answered with a grin.“In cash.” I added, causing him to chuckle.“Fine.”I furrowed my brows, watching him closely. That was way too easy. The meeting, choosing me, offering to pay such an amount... super suspicious.‘Is this another plot of my father? I follow him now, and boom! I’m back in my father’s house tomorrow morning, just in time for the marriage.’“Can we go now?” He asked, pointing to his black Bentley Bacalar car parked not so far from where we stood.“Where are we going?” I asked, looking at the car.“My house.”“No. Let’s do it at a hotel.” I answered and he frowned.“Why? My house is way better than these hotels.” He answered boastfully.“I have my reasons. I’ll pick the hotel and we’ll go alone. I’m not so comfortable around bodyguards.”He nodded and let out a chuckle. “Okay. Anything for you.”Without further hesitation, we hopped into his car. He dismissed his bodyguards, including his driver.“I want you to be as comfortable as ever.” He said to me, igniting the engine.“What’s your name?” He asked, and I scoffed.“Do you love knowing the names of your girls before you do them?” I asked, looking outside the window.“No. But like I said, you’re special.”“Why?” I asked almost immediately, turning to look at him.“Your eyes, your smell… everything about you.” He answered, rendering me speechless.This would have made me melt if I didn’t have the thoughts of my father possibly being behind all this roaring in my head. He’s always a step ahead.“There… that hotel. Let’s do it there.” I said, pointing to a hotel just ahead of us.“Okay. Can you at least let me call one of my bodyguards to bring the cash?” He asked, and I nodded slowly.‘I think I should give him the benefit of doubt.’Getting into the exclusive hotel room, I began to remove my clothes.“Why are you in a rush?” He asked, unbuttoning his shirt.“I need to take a shower.” I responded, getting rid of my last piece of clothing. His gaze fell from my face and lingered on my naked body. I saw nothing but pure lust in his eyes.“Join me.” I added with a smile. It would be stupid of me to leave him alone for a second when I could hardly trust him.“Right away.” He answered as he began to get rid of his clothes too.Removing his shirt, my jaw dropped as I gulped hard. He had a seemingly perfect muscular body. Starting from his tattoo, down to the contours that decorated his chest to his waist.“Done.” He uttered, standing akimbo, but I couldn’t move or talk. My eyes were fixated on his hardened shaft.“What the hell?! How does he have such a large shaft?! How will it even fit?” My head became filled up with unreasonable nasty thoughts.I was no saint, but I had never seen such a huge one before. It wasn’t only huge, but also pretty. Its cap was pink, and its veins were visible.In a twinkle of an eye, he was right in front of me, tracing his finger on the side of my neck, and I melted into his bosom, my eyes falling shut.“Maybe we don’t have to shower.” He whispered in my ears, slightly biting my earlobe.For the first time, I instantly agreed with him on something. With his breath slowly caressing my nose, he lifted my head with his hand and our lips locked. We both took deep breaths, savoring the feel of our lips against each other.‘F**k, his lips are so soft!’Our lips and breaths entwined and soon, I began to moan softly as I felt his hand run down my back and grab my butt.Without breaking the kiss, we moved to the bed and both fell on it.I wanted it all. Everything he wanted to do to my body. I was so down, I could hardly think right.“Alpha Kilhan.” I moaned.***I opened my eyes slowly, moaning softly as I turned on my side. His face was so close that I could feel his breath on my face.I smiled feebly as I kept staring at him sleeping peacefully like a baby. I didn’t want the moment to end, but it had to.‘We had the best night ever and I wouldn’t mind spending time with you again, but it’s impossible. Not when my father is still breathing. I need to keep a low profile and you are not part of this plan.’ I thought, as I caressed his pretty face with my fingers.I turned to look at the couch in the room, and on it was the bag filled with the money I asked for.‘I have to leave now before he wakes up.’Gently, without interrupting his sleep, I got off the bed. I put on my clothes and picked the bag of money.Getting to the door, I turned to look at him one last time.“Let’s not meet again.” I muttered, turning the doorknob and walking out. I shut the door quietly and headed down the hallway to the elevator.Getting out of the hotel, I waved down a taxi.“Where, miss?” The taxi driver asked.“Beacon city.” I answered, hopping into the car.My eyes were fixed on the hotel until it was completely out of sight. I heaved a loud sigh and looked away.‘Hopefully, no Alphas are waiting for me in Beacon City.’I just wanted a normal youthful life, far away from a chaotic father and a too-good to be true one night stand. Fortunately, I have never liked social media fame.I hardly had pictures on my social media handles. All thanks to my father. I never wanted anyone to know I was related to him, even though that was almost impossible in New Orleans.I wanted to be a nobody… a lone wolf. I craved a new identity.My name will be Jessica Hale.~Celine~ After Two Years “Kendrick!” I called out as he ran out of the room. I sprang to my feet and ran out of the room to grab him, only for me to see that Kilhan had grabbed him already. “Haa.” I sighed. “He’s so fast for a two-year-old,” I muttered, shaking my head tiredly. “Well, he is my son, of course, he’s going to be faster and stronger than any other child. I can’t wait for him to start running faster than this.” Kilhan responded while Kendrick chuckled in his arms. “Time is all you need. Now, can you please get him away from me so I can rest?” I asked with a smile, planting a kiss on Kilhan and Kendrick’s cheeks. “Right,” Kilhan answered and turned to leave. “Mama,” Kendrick called, waving at me as Kilhan started to walk away. “I love you, baby,” I responded, blowing him a kiss before heading back into the room. I got into the room and slammed into the bed. I lay flat on my back as I stared at the ceiling. About a year ago, before Kendrick turned one, Kilhan and
~Charles~ The Next DayWe all stood under black umbrellas as the rain drizzled. In front of us was a priest conducting Mrs Anna’s funeral. Kilhan ordered that his late mother be buried in the compound so she’s always close to home. He needed that warmth. At my right stood Celine, holding onto Kilhan tightly. Sadness was evident on their faces. One of his men held up an umbrella for them. I kept a straight face, adjusting my black shirt and tie as I watched them put her casket into the ground. “Are you okay?” Caesar asked softly, and I nodded, keeping my eyes on the casket. “Yes, I am. Thank you.” I answered. He was the one holding up the umbrella for both of us. I wanted him to stay back at the house, but he insisted that he come with me. His exact words were “I am coming with you, Alpha Charles. I’ll be ready to protect you if anything happens.” Soon, Kilhan, Celine, and his pack members moved forward to pour sand on her casket before it was covered. All this while, I took g
~Alpha Kilhan~ Panting hard, I began to break into the rooms one after the other, leaving Charles and Drex to deal with the men who were watching and guarding the place. I stormed into the fifth room, and what I saw made my eyes widen in terror. Celine sat on a chair and behind her was a man, who had a knife placed against her ear. There was blood slowly flowing from her ear, letting me know he was starting to hurt her. Immediately he saw I was in the room, he moved the knife to her neck. “Take one more step and that is the end. Even though you kill me, I have nothing to lose.” He uttered, pressing the sharp part of the knife against her skin. He pressed it so hard that she winced in pain while she stared at me with her teary eyes. “Kilhan.” She called softly. “Don’t you dare speak, woman!” He yelled, pressing the knife against her skin ever harder. “Hey!” I put my hands forward, hoping he would stop. “Tell me what you want. I’ll give you anything. Just let them go.” I uttere
~Celine~ “Hmmm!” I groaned as my head felt too heavy for my neck to carry. “Hmm.” Though I opened my eyes, I saw total darkness. I tried to move, but I realized that I couldn’t move. I couldn’t move my hands and legs. I tried to open my mouth to speak, but there was a barrier in my mouth too. “Hmmmm!” I moaned loudly again as I remembered what happened before I blacked out. ‘Kendrick!’ I yelled in my head as I began to struggle with my restraints. “Struggling isn’t going to help you.” I heard a distant voice, and before I knew it, I felt someone pull the blindfold bag off my head. The barrier in my mouth was also loosened The bright light in the room stung my eyes, causing me to squint painfully. “Who the hell are you?! Where is my son??!” I yelled with my eyes still closed. The bright white light was directly set in front of me, so when I tried to open my eyes, I saw nothing behind the lights. “It’s so nice to see you again, Jessica.” The voice drew closer, and when then, a
~Alpha Kilhan~ “Thank you so much for coming,” I uttered with a wide smile, slightly bowing to my mother’s friends. “Please enjoy the party,” I added, before walking away. I raised my head and looked around, scanning the living room for Celine but she was nowhere to be found. While I moved further away from the guests, about to start a thorough search for Celine, I saw Charles running down the stairs, panting heavily. I creased my brows and took long strides toward the stairs. As soon as our eyes met, I watched him struggle with trying to keep his composure. “Come with me.” He whispered as soon as he got down the stairs. He turned a turn to the right and I followed after him, with the guards following closely. “What’s going on? Where is Celine and Kendrick?” I asked, taking a glance around to make sure people weren’t watching. “They are nowhere to be found.” He responded with gritted teeth. “What are you talking about?? She was here with you minutes ago!” “Lower your voice!
~Celine~ ~After Three Months~ “Oh no! Kendrick!” I yelled in frustration, staring at him in disbelief. “What? Why are you yelling at him like that?” Betty answered with a frown on her face, moving closer to me and taking him from me. “I just finished bathing and cleaning him up, only for him to poop and mess up his diapers again! The party had long started and I haven’t even shown my face because of him.” I muttered. “Hey, you can’t tell him not to poop when he wants, okay? If it’s about you showing your face to the party, then go. I’ll clean him up and bring him down.” Betty responded, smiling widely at Kendrick. She raised him in the air, still smiling widely at him, and he smiled back at her. I heaved a sigh and nodded. “Are you sure? You shouldn’t miss the fun too. I can quickly clean him up.” “Celine, I’m fine. I can take care of him. You should greet the guests. You're Luna, remember? Plus, I think Kendrick likes me more today.” She uttered, and Kendrick let out another