Chapter 5: The Alpha’s Property

Celeste's POV

I stood frozen, unable to understand what was going on. 

“Come,” Killian said. I felt more afraid of him than Kaidën. I swallowed, hesitating before stretching my hand to take his. 

The moment our hands touched, I felt a spark. I noticed his eyes light up like he felt it too. His long fingers held mine firmly and I shivered. 

“Do you have anything you would like to take with you?” He asked softly but it felt cold despite his calmness. 

I looked around, and my eyes rested on Kaidën’s. He looked pissed and could tear me apart in seconds. 

“Yes, a few of my things,” I answered remembering my father's journal. 

“Go get them,” Killian instructed and I nodded, and moved my hands but they stayed still. I looked at my hands and Killian finally let go. 

I ran to my room, packing everything I could find in my small worn-out bag. My eyes caught the journal on the floor and I hastily picked it up and left the room.

I returned to Killian and he held my hand and led me out. The men moved aside and his men followed behind. 

I was scared and wondered what would happen now that I was out of Kaidën's reach.

My heart beat raced as I kept walking and I felt dizzy. 

We reached the door, and with a firm tug,  one of Killian’s men opened it. The cool air hit my face. It was sharp and fresh against the chaos swirling inside me. I barely noticed the car waiting for us. 

“Get in,” he said coldly. 

“Huh?” I answered, snapping out of my thoughts. 

I paused when he waved his hand toward the car. Despite the fact that my legs felt weak and rubbery, I took a step forward.

I got inside the car and the door banged behind me. I hardly had time to prepare myself before the engine screamed to life and we were driving down the driveway.

Killian didn't try to communicate with me. All he did was sit across from me and observe me. He seemed to see straight through me because of his strong and unwavering gaze. 

Being afraid, I made an effort to stay still. I just sat there and prayed for my life. 

I felt an odd heat coil in my abdomen. That glance had power, and I somehow detested the way it made me feel.

I was unable to endure the silence anymore. I had to end it.

“What?” My voice sounded weaker than I intended it to. “Why would you do that?”

His gaze remained fixed on mine as he leaned forward a little. He responded in a low, authoritative voice, “I felt I should.”

That was it? He acted that way because he felt like it. 

“And now you're mine,” he said coldly. 

His words were like a kick to the gut. I wasn't sure if I should feel relieved or afraid.

I swallowed forcefully, attempting to suppress the feelings that were rising within me. I shook my voice and replied.“I don't belong to anyone.”

But I knew I was lying. I did belong to someone now. He and I had no choice. 

Killian leaned back, his gaze softening just slightly, but the tension in the air was still thick. “You do now,” he said. 

His voice was stern, but it also carried a gentle promise that made my heart race.

With my mind still racing, I braced myself as the car jerked forward as we took a tight turn. 

I thought of escaping the moving car, but it would be impossible.

“Thinking of jumping out?” He asked, scaring me and I froze. 

How did he know?

“I…I didn't,” I lied. 

“Hmm,” he answered. 

“Where are we heading?” I asked, scarcely raising my voice above a whisper. 

With a quick glance at me before returning his attention to the road ahead, Killian remarked. “You'll find out soon enough.” I was uneasy because he was keeping his secrets to himself.

I remained silent. The silence that spanned the drive seemed to go on forever. 

I peeked out the window as the car finally slowed and I heard the hum of tires on gravel, and the sight of the massive gates ahead made my heart skip a beat. The location where I would spend the remainder of my life was here. 

As the gates opened and the car passed through. I started to feel anxious and my stomach knotted up. 

“How long does it take to get to the house?” I immediately slapped my lips just as soon as I said it.

I didn't just say that out loud, did I? 

“It's a fifteen-minute drive to the estate,” he answered and I shook in my seat.

Did he just say fifteen minutes drive? What was this? A passageway to infinity? 

“F…fifteen minutes,” I repeated. 

“Yes, we'll be there soon,” he replied. 

I didn't turn to look at him and focused on the view from the window. The mansion soon appeared. It was huge and I had to stop myself from gasping. 

My heartbeat rose as we got closer to the mansion and I swallowed. 

Killian was no ordinary man and certainly not like the other alphas. 

The car came to a stop in front of the entrance, and the door opened before I could even move. 

Two of Killian’s men were already waiting, their eyes scanning the surroundings. I felt for a second like an item, something to be moved from one location to another. Luckily, they weren't paying attention to me.

Killian exited the vehicle silently, and I trailed behind, my legs shaky. He didn’t wait for me to catch up. 

I felt nauseous. The food from last night was threatening to pour out of my mouth any second. 

I looked ahead and the door opened with maids and bodyguards stepping out. I turned pale with fear. This was going to be worse than I thought. 

The maids stared at me, and I blinked, trying so hard to not look so dirty. Their maid uniform made my worn-out clothes feel like rags. 

I tried to move my legs and they shook like jelly. Everything started to spin and I lost my grip. 

“Miss,” one of the maids called, running towards me. 

Killian turned and the next thing I knew I was falling. He rushed towards me and I felt his warm strong hands hold me before I slipped into the darkness.