[ Celeste ]The road journey from our pack to the Cresent Moon pack gave me time to think about my future. Last night, Darius opened up to me. He promised me to work on our relationship but I should better know my place and prepare for my exit. There is no way he’ll choose me over his child. He needs an heir and Elena is the one carrying it for him.I should start hunting for more chances and prepare to live alone because it’s more painful to share one’s mate than being all alone.I was forced out of my thoughts when the driver pulled the car brakes and I looked out of the window. It was a scenic place, small but lush green and full of resources, no doubt why other packs have their eyes on Cresent Moon Pack.“Stay close to me. Your heat isn’t over yet and I do not want to shed blood here when we are here to extend our help to Alpha Harris and his pack.” Darius, who opened the door for me, said and I nodded in agreement.I was surprised when he agreed to take me with me. My heat cycle
[ Celeste ]“Celeste, you don’t have to come with us. This is risky and I don’t want to see you getting hurt by any means.” Darius said to me through mind link while we were running into the dense woods with our men power, we were hundred in number, Alpha Harris also insisted to send his warriors as they have more accurate knowledge of the area.“We’ve already come this far and you need to put your faith in me, I’ll be fine.” I assured him but I couldn’t shake off the fear I was feeling.Eighteen years have passed but I couldn’t forget the bloodbath, heinous corpses lying everywhere and rogues plucking on their flesh. After all these years, I am going to see them again.But this time, to slay them.We ran deeper, the sun was gradually descending westward.The crushing of dried leaves and twigs under our paws. Soon, the clusters of trees became more dense, it was difficult for us to navigate through the woods and creepers. Darius was leading us.Suddenly, his paws stopped when he reach
[ Celeste ]“Doctor, he is burning with fever. This isn’t normal. You need to do something.” I yelled at the doctors who were doing their best to treat his wounds and try to wake up Knox but their efforts were going in vein.“We’re trying, Luna. Please, forgive us but we have never treated someone who is attacked by a rogue leader who used a rare type of silver. We found the traces in the wounds of Alpha. Perhaps, the rogue’s claws had the silver. You must take him back to your pack as soon as possible because his wolf is getting weaker as long as the silver is in his blood.” The doctor said.My eyes welled up again and I stared at my mate’s pale face, his breathing was shallow.“Luna, I am sorry. Alpha is in this condition because he put our safety before his own life.” Alpha Harris said to me in an ashamed tone with bowed head but nothing mattered to me until he wakes up.“Beta Keith, let’s take him to our Pack. We can’t waste more time here.” I said to Beta Keith wiping my tears.H
[ Celeste ]Twenty-four hours had passed but there was no improvement in Darius’ condition but his fever cooled down. I hadn’t left his side even for a second, my body was giving up, I also had injuries but I cared least about myself.I just want my mate to wake up. He wanted to save me till last moment.“Celeste, please go and rest for a while. You haven’t slept for last two days. In this way, you’ll fall sick.” Elena, who came with a bowl of soup for me, said placing her hand on my shoulder.“I won’t find rest until he opens his eyes. I don’t want to leave him, our closeness will help Knox to hold on.” I said refusing to leave my mate alone.“I am not asking you to leave, you can lay here, I can arrange a small cot for you.” She suggested but I remained quiet, just reeling the moment when Lucian attacked Darius. He was waiting for the moment.“Please, at least, have this soup. I don’t want you to fall low of energy. You are not only his mate but also the Luna of this pack and in his
[ Celeste ]I felt someone gently stroking my head and I felt an explainable peace in my mind and soul. I felt all my pain and fatigue leaving my body. I just wanted this gentle massage to continue until I feel lighter than a feather.“Our mate is very caring towards us.” Kyra cooed and I opened my eyes with a jolt.I found Darius patting my head and I realized that I slept resting my head on his bed. I jerked up and sat straight.“I am sorry, I didn’t know how I dozed off.” I apologized to him in an embarrassed tone.“It’s okay. You were tired and sleeping deeply so I thought it’d be unfair to wake you up.” He said shaking his head and I yawned.“I am sorry.” I again felt shy because I kept making a fool of myself.“Do you need anything?” I asked.“No, I am fine. The soup made me full.” He shook his head and again silence filled the gap between us.“Shall I call Elena here? She was worried for you because we haven’t told her anything, she is pregnant and it isn’t good for the baby.”
[ Celeste ]“Luna, I think we should increase the security at our north-west border. The area faces the stream and the rogues are better at crossing them than us.” Beta Keith discussed our possible strategies to guard our borders from every side because we don’t have any clue where are they hiding.We were returning from our visit to our border with Red Moon Pack. I was dreading that Jesper or his patrolling team wouldn’t see us but nothing of that sort happened. We were driving back since my body was still recovering and over-exerting might cause me serious health problems.“Hmm, let’s discuss it with Darius first because we can’t take any step without his permission.” I said.“I have never seen him like this before.” He said after a brief silence and I turned to face him with a frown because I didn’t get his words.“Like what?” I asked.“The way he was looking at you and how he was more protective towards you during the fight, you’ll say that it’s mate’s instinct but I know him sinc
[ Celeste ]“Your dinner, please finish everything in the plate.” I said placing his dinner tray in front of him and he gave me the same looking which had been bothering me since he woke up.“You made this?” He asked after taking a spoonful and I was amazed because I hadn’t told him that I cooked his dinner as I didn’t trust anyone in the packhouse since the incident.There are always enemies around an Alpha, hungry for his powers and position.“Yes, my mother used to prepare same food for the injured and it helped to heal faster. This soup is a mixture of rare herbs. Secondly, I don’t trust anyone in these circumstances if he or she isn’t a family member.” I told him what I felt and a smile crept on his face.He swallowed a spoon of soup and closed his eyes, I was nervous because it was the first time I did something for him.“It’s delicious. I am surprised, my Luna is multi-talented.” He complimented me and I blushed.“Finish the whole soup and the boiled eggs with some seasoned mea
[ Celeste ]The woman, who is my mate, stared at me with her big blue eyes. Those sad and misty eyes stirred something within me.I have realized that I feel more than just the mate bond towards Celeste. Her face was the last thing I saw before slipping into darkness and her sweet words were the first thing I heard when I woke up.“What do you mean you won’t allow it? This is good for everyone. I am not blind, Darius. I can see how you, Elena and I are suffering. This is a mistake that Moon Goddess made. You didn’t deserve someone like me. Elena is a human but she won your heart because she knows you, your weakness and your strength. You should be with someone you love, not a forced relationship like ours.”“I am sorry if you feel this way, Celeste. I can’t deny the fact that I was in love with Elena and she is my good friend with whom I can share everything and she doesn’t judge me.” He said and paused to take a breath.My heart ached, it pains the same every time he mentions his love
[ Celeste ]I tried to open my eyes but my head felt heavy and I couldn’t feel my body. There was only silence, eerie silence around me, only a faint voice, whispering something incoherent reached into my ears which forced me to open my eyes.I blinked my eyes a few times to see my surroundings, I saw a cave and hardness beneath my body. Suddenly, everything rushed back to me in bits and pieces. I was on a run with Darius and then some men came, they did warn Darius, white fog and I didn’t recall anything after that.My eyes jolted open and I looked around. I was indeed in a cave, a faint light was coming from the entrance. I tried to move but they had tied my feet and hands.“Help!” I screamed and tried to wiggle. It shouldn’t be difficult for me to break free but I screamed in pain as the silver shackles burnt my skin.“Whoever are you, my mate is going to hunt you down and he’ll give you the most horrible death.” I yelled in anger. Tears rolled down from my eyes because I had no id
[ Celeste ]“Umm…please..Darius.” I moaned and knotted Darius’ hairs to pull him more closer than we already were. He was moving inside me on a slow pace.“If I go faster, I fear I would hurt you or the baby, mate. Only I know how I am holding myself back.” He said looking into my eyes and removed my sweaty hairs from my face.His eyes were changing their colours from golden to green. Both Knox and Darius were trying to be with us. It was a very intimate moment for us, both physically and emotionally. He kept thrusting into me carefully and also pleasured my body in other ways so my desires could be satiated without going wild.“Fuck! I can’t get enough of you.” He breathed out once he finished inside me and rolled down on my side.I laid limp, heaving and still feeling his touches and how tenderly he made sweet love to me. our bodies were drenched in sweat.“Do you want to go for a run?” I asked him because I felt a surging energy inside me and I wanted to release it.He turned his f
[ Darius ]“I am pregnant.”As soon as these three words left her lips, I thought someone had poured a bucket of icy cold water over my head. I stared at her blankly as my mind was still trying to process what I just heard her saying.“Wh..what?” I stammered. I still thought that I misheard her.“I am pregnant, Darius. I am carrying your pup.” She added with a wavering tone. I could trace fear and uncertainty in her eyes.She thought I would reject the idea of having a pup with her.“Say it again?” I asked trying my best to keep my voice levelled.My heartbeats rose and mind still warning me not to believe.“You heard me right, Darius. I found out a few days ago but I didn’t tell you right away because I wanted to figure out my own mind first. This comes as a surprise to me as well. This is unexpected and unplanned.” She said, her eyes were everywhere but at me.I cupped her face and crashed her lips over mine. I poured all my emotions into that kiss. The kiss was full of passion yet
[ Celeste ]“This one looks good on you, girl. Oh My God! You are looking a bombshell.” Lenna exclaimed and I stared at my reflection in the mirror.I wore a black dress which Lenna picked for me. It had off shoulder sleeves and a bit loose on the stomach so my belly could be hidden. It ended just above my knees. I paired it with black pumps and kept my makeup minimal. My hairs were styled by her.I felt confident because I indeed looked pretty. I never took efforts to get ready if it wasn’t for an effort because I wasn’t treated by a date before.“I hope this night will end without any drama.’ I sighed and picked my purse and phone.“Don’t worry, I’ll handle that wench. I talked to Darius and assured him that I will look after his rotten spoiled mistress without any violence and he agreed because he is actually looking excited for his first date with his badass mate.” She said with excitement.Her words caused my stomach to flutter again but at the same time I cringed when she called
[ Celeste ]“Do you really think these silver chains will lock me up here forever?” Jesper barked at me but he yelled in pain in the next moment when a guard slammed a silver whip on his bare back.He couldn’t be recognized as he was smeared in his own blood, his skin peeled out due to the beatings he received, his face was swollen, yet he wasn’t ready to surrender.“I guess you are waiting for your master to save you but let me tell you, Lucian doesn’t give a shit about his own son who is rotting in the cell next to yours. You are nothing but a pest for him, Jesper.” I laughed seeing his hope.He growled and spat blood.“You and your mate will regret this, Celeste. You want to play this game. Enjoy it as long as Lucian isn’t coming for you. Once he comes, I bet there won’t be a single strand of your hairs can’t be found. He will finish you and your pack’s existence from the map.” He gave me empty threats.“Well, I am waiting for him, dear Alpha Jesper. But sadly, you won’t be alive t
[ Darius ]“Gentlemen, I have put my condition before you all. We’re at the brink of war with Lucian, the rogue who had taken many lives brutally. He is a slayer who destroyed many packs. He plundered my pack a decade ago and left nothing to start over. He is coming again for us, all of us.” I addressed all Alphas meeting.I could see sweat on everyone’s face.“Apha Darius, we agree with you but he is only invading the small packs and hasn’t dared to come across bigger packs. It proves that he doesn’t have balls to attack big packs.” Alpha Max said.“What do you think, Alpha Max? He is attacking the small packs so big packs like ours relax and he’ll have the opportunity to plunder us. Their numbers are in thousands. They capture slaves from defeated packs and force them to fight for him.” I explained him.“But he is the problem of north. The south territories are safe from him. we have no records of him attacking or sneaking in southern packs.” Alpha Max added.“Alpha Darius, you have
[ Darius ]“Why didn’t you tell me about it?”I tried to break the silence in the air. Celeste’s back was facing me. She excused herself once Miller family left and went quiet which was unbearable for me.“I prefer to bury past in the past. Not every story is meant to be shared. Some are meant to be left in the closed chapters.” She replied in a distanced tone.I sighed and placed my hand over hers which was resting on the railing of the balcony. The pack looks very beautiful from this height.“I would never judge you on the basis of your past, Celeste. It was your past you were the victim of their greed and wickedness.” I said what I felt.She tilted her head slightly, I could see sadness on her face and my heart clenched seeing her like that. She had gone through a lot that she would never tell me.“But I judged you.” She said and I felt honesty in her tone, “It is our natural feeling, Darius. You looked at me differently when you got to know that I once had another mate. I saw into
[ Celeste ]“Celeste, I am pregnant. Can’t you see? My baby’s life is in danger. I can’t go back to Jesper. He doesn’t give a shit about me and the baby. He thinks that it’s not his baby.” Melissa cried but her pleads didn’t melt my heart.“It was you who wanted him desperately. You did everything in your power to make him yours and when you finally have him, you have regrets. Oh, come on, Melissa. Grow up. I am tired of your tantrums.” I threw my hands in the air. “Celeste, don’t speak to your pregnant sister like this. Mistakes happen. People do make mistakes. You also made mistakes, a lot of times. She is your sister, your own blood. Can’t you forgive her?” My father reprimanded me.I scoffed in disbelief. They were standing at my pack and they had the audacity to question me and my previous life.“Excuse me, Alpha Miller. Talk with respect, she isn’t your daughter but the Luna of Black Shadow Pack and you are talking to the Luna. You are alive until now because I don’t want unnec
[ Celeste ]“Calm down girl, you are eating like a mammoth.” Lenna who was stuffing her mouth with roasted chicken smacked my hand when I picked a piece for myself.“Hey, you ate most of it and you are calling me an ugly animal.” I glared her and she stuffed my mouth with lettuce leaves.“Eat more fibre.” She grinned and ate the last remaining piece of chicken from my plate.“Come on, my body also needs extra nutrition, Lenna.” I rolled my eyes.“Then go and find more meat in the kitchen. I was craving roasted chicken and my baby will come out soon so I won’t be able more spicy and fried stuffs.” She said rubbing her swollen belly.“Do not use your baby as the excuse to eat extra, Lenna. We all know that you are crazy about chicken.” I said and filled my plate with red meat. I need more nutrition to keep my baby healthy.“Let’s finish our lunch with some sweet yogurt.” She said licking her lips.“Fetch me some blueberry flavoured.” I said and she gave our desired order to a maid.“Whe