~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 to sleep.”Only one place came ringing in my head and that was a bar or clubhouse.All I had to do was make some money by working as a bartender or something. I was pretty familiar with this because I am a very social person, and I loved the club more than my father’s depressing house.Lo and behold, I sighted the first clubhouse after my seemingly perfect idea. Breathing out through my mouth, I pulled off the band that kept my black hair together, letting it fall freely on my shoulders.I made a knot with my plain yellow top at my side, just below my breasts, turning it into a crop top. Though part of my belly was now exposed, I further pulled down my pants, letting it rest on my curvy hips.Brushing my fingers through my hair, I placed my hoodie on my arm as I began to walk to the clubhouse.“Maybe if I don’t get the bartending job, I’ll have to dance to make money,” I told myself, knowing I had no dancing skills. But dancing had always seemed easy to me.Just move your hips and legs, and boom! You’re dancing.From the entrance of the K-Clubhouse, the hip-hop music began to burst my ears, but I was used to such noises.I began to nod my head to the rhythm of the song, trying to blend in. I headed straight to the bartender, ignoring whatever was going on around me.“Hi!” I uttered in a loud voice.“Hi, beautiful! What would you like to have?” The handsome bartender across the counter asked.“Erm… actually, I need your help. I am here in search of a job. Can you help me get a job here? Maybe as your assistant tonight so that I can make some cool cash. I am in desperate need of money!” I retorted.He creased his brows as I spoke, and suddenly, he broke into laughter.“What?” I frowned, feeling offended.“Who comes to search for a job here on a day like this? Today of all days?”My frown instantly melted away and was replaced with confusion.“What do you mean? What is happening today?”“What?” He answered in awe. “Are you new in town?” He further inquired.His question made me remember my driver again. “This is definitely Karma.”“Yes, I am. So tell me what today is.” I answered with clenched jaws.“It’s Alpha Kilhan’s birthday! The man who rules this town. Almost all the clubhouses, hotels, restaurants, and even some hospitals are owned by him. Including the one we are in as we speak.” He praised him, but I remained unfazed.My father is no loser either.“And how does that affect my request? I need to make some cash tonight! I don’t even have a place to sleep. I have no interest in knowing whose birthday it is today, okay?”“I’m sorry, but I can’t help you. You can come back tomorrow to see the Manager. But tonight? Everything has to be perfect. We are busy expecting him. It’s time for him to pick a lady from our clubhouse this year. Things can’t go wrong.”“Pick a lady? For what?”“You should leave now. He will be here any moment from now.” He answered and began to attend to other people.‘Argh’ why are all men with the title ‘Alpha’ always a pain in the ass? How the hell am I going to get cash tonight?!’ I mumbled, heading to the door.But all of a sudden, the bouncers slammed the door shut before I could get there.“What’s going on?” I asked no one in particular. “Please, I want to leave,” I said to the bouncers, but they paid no attention to me.Just as I was about to launch out my frustration on them, I began to hear cheering behind me.“Alpha Kilhan! Alpha Kilhan!” They hailed, spiking my curiosity.‘ Who is he anyway?’ I pondered, walking back to the front of the clubhouse, squeezing myself before I could pass through the people who cheered.I finally got to the front line and when I raised my head to look at the so-called Alpha Kilhan, I could say nothing but…“Damn!”‘He is the youngest and hottest Alpha I have ever seen in my entire life!’With my eyes widened in uttermost shock, I scanned his appearance from head to toe.He had a blonde low-cut on, and his eyes were fierce yet captivating at the same time. His nose ran straight down from the middle of his eyes to the top of his super attractive infranasal depression.His lips were plump and pink, and from under his left ear, down to his exposed chest was a large tattoo. I had no idea what was drawn but on my… it was so hot.He wore a white T-shirt with its buttons stopped working right above his belly. He tucked in his shirt in neatly tailored suit pants. He had no belt on but it rested firmly around his waist.One of his hands was in his pocket, while the other was out, showcasing the expensive-looking rings he had around his fingers.He had other accessories like earrings, bracelets, and a necklace that had his name ‘KILHAN’ written boldly on it.His formal shoes were sparkling under the club lights. Without a doubt, he was a god.To my uttermost terror, as I raised my eyes to look at his face again, our eyes locked.His gaze captivated the being in me, rendering me blank and thoughtless. His eyes commanded silence to every organ in my body except one.The one between my legs which couldn’t stop sending nasty signals to my brain.With our gaze still locked, I watched him move away from the chair he leaned against and began to approach me. My eyes widened at every step he took, closing the gap between us.‘You’re supposed to be heading out, Celine!’ I yelled in my head. My mind was willing to leave, but I couldn’t move my body. Not when his eyes pierced through my skin with such ease.Standing in front of me, my eyelid fluttered weakly as his cologne filled my nostrils. He wasn’t only handsome but also smelled like musk oil!He lifted his hand and carefully placed it on my chin, raising my head to meet his. My heart was beating so fast and loud that I feared he was going to hear it.“Who are you?” He asked. His voice was thick but calm, and his eyes continually searched mine.Before I could answer, a woman spoke from beside him.“She’s a nobody. She isn’t part of the women we prepared for you tonight, boss.” She uttered, while we still kept our eye contact intact.“I don’t care. I want her.” He responded with a smirk, which made my heart flutter.‘What have you gotten yourself into, Celine?’~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
~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