~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.~Alpha Kilhan~I moved my hand to the other side of the bed, hoping to feel her still laying next to me, but I was wrong. I opened my eyes and found out she was gone, alongside the bag of money that was placed on the couch. A smile slowly curled up my lips as I thought about her again. ‘I bet she’d be so shocked to find out I doubled the price.’ The previous night, after talking to one of my workers over the phone, I went ahead and texted him, telling him to add one million dollars to the initial price. That was how much she drove me crazy. I was disappointed I couldn’t even get her name before she disappeared. I wanted to know more about her, but she didn’t let me. She solely believed I just wanted to have sex. I did want that, but I wanted more too. She was so different and she made me feel something. She made my heart race. She made me remember that I still had a heart for the first time in a long time. “I’m going to find her. I have to find her.” I muttered as I reached for
~Celine~ Two weeks later “Grr! Grr!” I threw my hand aggressively to the side of the bed, hitting the top of my alarm clock. “Urgh!” I groaned as I opened my eyes and had a long, satisfying stretch. I laid on my back and stared at the ceiling blankly. “Another day to be who I’m not.” I muttered, yanking the sheets off my lower body. I don’t feel bad that I’m pretending to be someone else, I mean, who doesn’t pretend some time in their lifetime? Being Jessica Hale has been the best decision I’ve ever made. Here in Beacon city, no one knows who I am. I’m just some lone wolf trying to earn a living. After running away from New York City and got here, I rented an apartment, got new IDs, some new wigs and even outfits that are totally different from what I’d wear if I was still Celine Gomez. I had enough money to do all these all thanks to my sweet one night stand. I was shocked to find out he doubled the money I asked for, and I’m indeed grateful. I guess he was really into me.
Alpha Kilhan “Don’t you think that reward is just too much for her?” Drex asked, and I shook my head. “Nothing is too much for my mate, Drex. You of all people should understand this. You found your mate, didn’t you?” “Yes, I did. I’m just worried about you, that's all.” “Don’t worry about me, Drex. I know exactly what I want and I want her. Have you started receiving any calls?” I asked, sitting behind my desk. “Not yet. The papers were shared just this morning. It will take a little time before we start receiving calls.” He answered, and I bobbed, reaching for the files he brought to me. “I think we should discuss our expansion plan to the pack. Who knows? They’ll have some ideas to share with us.” He added, and I nodded in agreement. “Pass a message across to them. We will be having a meeting as soon as possible.” I answered and he nodded, standing up and walking out of the office. I packed up a copy of the ‘Wanted’ posters we shared and stared at her face again. ‘I know t
~Celine~“Do you need a hand?” Xavier asked, picking up another apron and putting it on. “Oh… you don’t have to. I got this.” I responded with a faint smile underneath my mask. “But I want to.” He answered, turning to look at the next customer. “Your order, please.” After finding out my father put a bounty on me, I lost focus. I became so disorganized because I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I became slow to prepare customer’s orders and even spilled coffee twice, right in front of the customers. Xavier must have noticed this and that was why he decided to help. ‘Now, there is no way I’m coming out without a face cap or mask, except I change my look.’ I began to think of ways to do so, and I came up with a great idea. ‘I would trim my hair and put my wigs to work. I’ll learn how to apply makeovers that would completely change my face.’ My father may be a smart man, but I’m smarter. After managing to get through the day with Xavier’s help, closing time was finally here. I cou
~Celine~ Today is a special day. It’s the Wolf Moon and here in Beacon City, according to Xavier, it is often celebrated by a masked Moonlight party. Everything here is just so different compared to New Orleans where my father rules. Today in New Orleans, some people never step out of their houses because of how messy it can be at night. My father would even order some killings on this day. It is the greatest alabi he’s always had. Initially, I wanted to stay home tonight, but then Xavier invited me to this party. At first, I wanted to refuse because I have a f**king bounty on me. But later I agreed to go with him. It’s a masked party. Nothing can go wrong. I stood in front of my mirror, faced with my reflection as I began to apply my makeup for the day. There are so many things I’d love to put in place before stepping out of my house and into a party filled with wolves of heightened abilities. I put on my grudge eye makeup, fixed my wine bob wig, and put on lots of body spra
~Celine~Even though I knew deep down that leaving Xavier alone at the party was uncalled for, I couldn’t ignore Alpha Kilhan’s constant sulking, begging me to go home with him. But I couldn’t just make such a decision. I had a life in Beacon City and I couldn’t just let go of it and return to New York City, especially when I still have a bounty on me. My father is probably still turning the earth upside down just to find me. I can’t come out of this mask. Not now. “Jessica baby, C’mon. You don’t have to think too hard about this. We both know we are supposed to be together, don’t we? We feel the same thing. The same intense connection. Why is it so hard to accept this?“Are you scared I’ll hurt you? I will never do that. And if you think I’d be with another woman, erase that thought from your head, I haven’t been with any other woman since we met. So please, come home with me.” He further convinced me, staring into my eyes. I knew he was my mate. But am I ready to settle down wit
~Celine~ Getting outside my apartment, I looked up and found Kilhan already close to Xavier. With one hand, he grabbed him by the neck, lifting him from the ground and aggressively pinning him against the wall of my apartment. “Kilhan!” I called in terror, as fear and awe glued my feet to where I stood. “Uhm… let me go,” Xavier grunted as he grabbed Kilhan’s hand, struggling and fighting for his dear life. Kilhan said no words, but his eyes said a lot. They were burning in rage, and he didn’t seem to mind if Xavier lost his life right on that spot. “Kilhan, please.” I finally moved from my doorstep and moved closer to him. I wasn’t sure what to do to stop an Alpha in such a situation. He was gone in rage. Before I knew it, Kilhan raised his left hand and I saw his claws protrude out of his fingers so fast. My eyes popped wide open as my brain immediately registered what was about to happen. “Kilhan!” I yelled, hastily embracing him from behind. “If you do this, I will never
~Celine~The ray of the sun found its way into my room through my window, hitting my sleepy face. “Uhm.” I groaned, turning to my side so I could avoid the intense brightness I could feel under my eyelids. My eyes slightly opened as I stared at the wall. At first, my vision was blurry, but then I blinked several times until I could get a clearer vision. Memories of the previous night came running down my memory lane, making me roll my eyes. Kiara made me do what I didn’t want. It was indeed pleasurable, I enjoyed it. But, if I had my way, he wouldn’t have marked me so soon. While I thought about it, I recalled we fell asleep cuddling, but now, I couldn’t feel him close to me anymore. I turned to my right to look at him, only to find out I was alone on the bed. He was nowhere to be found. “Alpha Kilhan?!” I called, looking at the door to my bathroom, hoping he was going to answer from inside there or come out, but I was wrong. Everywhere was silent. “Where the hell is he?” I m