LOGINCASPIANThe room dropped dead silent at my words. The board members cleared their throat as I rose to my feet. The little argument had dragged for too long and it was about time they wrapped it up.For once, I was proud of the way Celeste handled the situation. It wasn't the best, but the way she stood her ground and talked back to them proved something. She was no longer the timid girl that would be pushed around and I loved it.This was the exact energy that drew me to her. It was such a pity she only let that side out when she was with me but now, they'd learn she wasn't a pushover.“Alpha Caspian,” one of the board members called, barely meeting my eyes. “Do you realize what you are saying? If she signed the deal in her name that means…”“I don't care what it means,” I cut him off. “I entrusted the project to her, not the company,” I finished.Loud gasps echoed through the room and I didn't miss the way Celeste inhaled sharply. She had gone quiet now and even though she was just s
CELESTE His words hit harder than the slap he had never given me. Ever since my mother died, my father had taken it upon himself to give me a good life. Despite his controlling nature from years of running an empire, he never snapped let alone raised his voice at me but tonight, he admitted he was ashamed of me.Words died in my throat and for a moment I forgot the reason I was here tonight. He didn't really mean it, I muttered to myself, shaking my head slightly but the fire burning through his eyes said it all.“Get her out of here,” father turned to face Tristan, avoiding my gaze.Tristan stepped forward, giving me an apologetic look as he held my arm gently, but I shoved him off.“Since you're already ashamed of me,” the words burned my throat as they slipped out. “I might as well finish what I started.”“Celeste…”My teeth clenched together as I walked forward, standing right in front of the board.“Care to explain why I'm hearing you planned on replacing me?” I arched my brows,
CELESTE Why would Damon or anyone from the Bronte family try to ruin my father? Even if my marriage with Declan had crashed, we go way back. Alpha Bronte and my father were like brothers before his illness drew them apart. Why would he need our downfall to make Declan powerful or even use Damon as a bait?Avery's laughter echoed through the room and I knew I needed to find Declan. If what his bimbo said was true and he had anything to do with the board, I'd skin him alive.I reached for the doorknob when my leg hit the dumpster. I winced slightly at the same time the door swung open and Avery stepped out.A smug smile curved her lips, and for a moment, memories of the night she stepped on my hand while Declan rejected me flashed before my eyes. I had underestimated her for too long, and she'd have to pay for what she did.“Are you eavesdropping now?” She snickered. “Well, what do I expect from a fallen princess?”I straightened, taking a step closer to her but she didn't back away.“W
CELESTE I crashed onto my bed the moment I got into my room feeling every bit of exhaustion washing down on me. It felt like a pop star was practising in my head and I couldn't help but close my eyes, hoping the pain would disappear when the door swung open.I lifted my head to find Hilary standing by the door with a frown on her face. Our last conversation flashed in my memory and even though I knew I shouldn't have taken out my anger on her, I didn't think I was in the mood to argue with her right now.“Where the hell have you been? I have been calling you all day and you wouldn't pick up. You're not ignoring me now, are you?”She slammed the door closed as she stepped inside and a sigh escaped my lungs. I didn't hear my phone ring once since I left Caspian’s mansion and the noise was killing me.I reached for my bag to bring out my phone, when I noticed it was no longer there. Did I leave it at Caspian’s place?Goddammit.“Have you lost your phone now?” She stepped forward until s
CELESTE “Water…” I groaned from my sleep, reaching the nightstand for the bottle of water I'd usually keep there, but nothing.My throat felt dry and I could already feel the ache forming in my head before I opened my eyes. The first thing I noticed was that the ceiling was the wrong colour. Instead of my cream-coloured plaster, I was staring at a room painted in a deep black and dark slate grey.When did I ask for my room to be repainted? Even if I did, why would I choose something so masculine?My head throbbed and a low groan escaped my lungs. I'm never drinking so much again. I sat up, scrutinising my surroundings and I couldn't help but notice the difference in the room I was staying in. It was twice as big as my original room, even the smell was different and…“You're up.”My head snapped in the direction at the same time a scream tore out of my throat. Caspian leaned back on a couch, reading the newspaper in his hands like he didn't just scare the hell out of me.“What the hel
CHAPTER 24CELESTE I didn't know where I was headed, I just knew I couldn't go home. No one saw the way I was struggling, and suddenly, the whole world turned on me for making one decision. One fucking decision!That's not even fair.I stayed in a loveless marriage for one year. Lost my baby, and no one criticised Declan for cheating on me. All I did was fight for my rights. I wanted to make a name for myself and someone was already trying to drag me down.A surge of rage coursed through my veins as I stepped on the gas. My grip tightened against the wheel as the image of my father's face flashed before my eyes and before I could process it, I was already walking into a bar.It wasn't as crowded as usual, and I couldn't be happier. “Welcome ma'am,” the bartender greeted with a warm smile.“Can I have your stronger mix?” I dragged the empty seat in front of him and he chuckled.“Bad day?” He arched his brows as he mixed my drink.“Worst,” I corrected.He passed my drink to me, as I m







