~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
~Celine~ I could hear the thumping and pounding of their feet on the earth drawing closer and closer, the wind blowing against my face violently as I dashed through the woods. And just when I thought I was going to lose them because of Kiara, my wolf’s commendable running skills, my ears caught the roars of power bikes behind me.“Sh*t! Is this man going to ever let me be?!” Bursting out of the moist, cold woods, I met the tarred, long, and quiet road. It was 3 a.m.… of course, it was going to be quiet. Looking back to see how great I was doing, I found out the bikes were just behind me. I couldn’t count how many they were because they had their headlights so bright, I could hardly see anything behind them. All of a sudden, just at the perfect time, I saw someone walking out of the midnight bar a few meters away from me, heading to his car. Just then, an idea struck in my head. I knew I was going to get caught if I just kept running. “Hey! Help me! Please help me!” I cried out
~Celine~I needed no one to tell me it was my father at work. But it was pretty surprising because he had never blocked my access to my money before. All he ever did was trace my activities. This time, he traced the transfer I made to the driver and decided to freeze my account.‘He must know I am in New York now. I need to hide! But how? ‘I can’t believe this! How am I supposed to hide or survive in New York without money?! I have no money on me!’ Leaving the ATM devastated and confused, I began to trudge the streets of New York City aimlessly and hopelessly, thinking of ways to make some money. Though I came from money, I knew I was hardworking and I was going to figure my shit out. “You never wanted to rely on your father’s dirty wealth. You got this.” I convinced myself. There was no going back. I needed to figure a way out myself. The night approached pretty fast and the streets lit up beautifully. “But where can I secure a job tonight? At least I need to figure out where
~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
~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