ANMELDEN~~Celeste~~I turn back to Hargrove, schooling my expression. “You can’t just bring an accusation like this without any evidence. If you think my father killed Ethan, then I need proof to believe you. If you have none, I will have to ignore this allegation and take it as you trying to put a wedge between my father and I.”Hargrove bursts into laughter. “Luna Celeste, you know I won't be the one to put a wedge between your father and you. There has always been one. Even now, it is growing bigger.”He takes a step closer to me. “You’re only requesting proof because you’re scared I'm saying the truth. You know your father. You know what he is capable of. You know that Ethan didn’t die the way you think he did.”“Shut up!” I scream, pressing my hands against my ears. I squeeze my eyes shut, feeling the air leave my lungs again. “You’re lying. My father would never do that.”“Theron sent people to murder Ethan. He thought I'd never find out, and when I did, he tried to kill me too. If i di
~~Celeste~~ I had never met any of Ethan's family. His parents died when he was a kid, and he lived most of his life asa rogue before he started to work for my father. He mentioned an uncle occasionally, and his eyes were always filled with so much admiration when he spoke about him, but I never met him either. Was Hargove that uncle?I scan the surroundings for any unwanted company. With theron, you can never be too careful. He has eyes everywhere and I don't want to take chances.“Get in the car.”Hargrove obeys almost immediately, running over to the passenger side to get in. I start the engine and tear out of the premises. “You said you work for my father..”“I did.”“You did?” I look at him. “Not anymore?”“I used to be one of his underdogs, a henchman he could use to do whatever he wanted, but not anymore. When Ethan went missing, he demoted me.”I blink, a million thoughts coursing through my head. Ethan didn’t go missing. Even though he eloped with me, our location wasn’t a s
CelesteI have allowed myself to turn soft for Sebastian. This isn’t me. The weak woman who would let him walk over her without making a complaint is nothing like me. How dare he try to turn me over to the council? Like everything we have experienced together never happened.This matter involves more than just Bloodcrest. Every pack in the region has a say in any issue that concerns the creation of the Moonblight antidote. I knew all that before choosing to sneak into the lab, which was why I made sure precautions were put in place to prevent them slamming a serious crime on my head. But my precautions weren’t enough. Best case scenario, it will end with a banishment. I’ll be cast out of the region, never to be seen again. Worst case scenario, I’ll be killed. It will most likely be the wodst case scenario. Sebastian knows this, yet he has no intention to cover up for me.“Think about it,” I sneer, the corners of my lips curved up in a dangerous smile. “That mother of yours who you lo
“It’s about the Luna, and the lab infiltration. I think she is responsible, Alpha.”I scoff, looking at Celeste. “What made you come to that conclusion?”She was identified in the CCTV footage. Worse, she wasn’t alone. I haven’t identified her accomplice, but she had one. They snuck into the lab together.”My hands clench. What has Celeste done? How am I supposed to tell the alpha council that the person who was behind the infiltration is my own Luna? They already think I am the worst member on the council, and this isn’t helping things in anyway.”I push bike down my throat. “I have heard everything you said, Seven. I will do my own investigation and get back to you.”“How do you want me to proceed?”“Continue with the findings. Dig till you find out what she took. Keep it under wraps for now, and report to only me.”“Yes, Alpha.”The call ends. I place the device down on my laps, my eyes on Celeste. Judging by the panic forming in her eyes, she has figured out the truth that she has
ValerieAn hour later, I am physically ready to go to the lab. Mireya had given me another herb, one to increase my strength and keep me intact. Kai holds me up, his hand around my waist as we move into the building. “Valerie,” Sebastian calls as soon as he sees me. “I didn’t expect you to come.”The place is scanty. The alphas have left, fortunately. I am in no mood to listen to them bicker at each other right now. “I have to inspect my work.”“We’re investigating,” he says. “There’s no way the person behind this didn’t leave any traces. The council has agreed to produce a talented sheriff from each pack. We are also combing through footages on every street to check for clues.”“I appreciate your effort. Can I go in now?”He hesitates, his gaze dropping to Kai’s arm in my waist. His Adam’s apple bobs as he swallows. I can almost smell his rage at what he’s seeing.“You can. But Alpha Kai,” he turns to him. “We need to talk.”Kai frowns, his grip on me tightening. “We have nothing t
Valerie. Kai holds me back just as I try to go to the door. “What’s the emergency?” He asks. “If Mireya is aware of this, she wouldn’t make you go out to them.”“I need to know.”Oh god! I had been so certain that I wanted to just relax today. Who knew that a single sentence would be enough to ruin everything. There’s no way in hell that I’ll be able rest and be calm if something really happened at the lab. It could be a bio security breach, one that will end up dangerous for everyone. “Who is there?” I yell out. Anna’s voice is quite louder as she replies. “It’s me, doctor Manchester. It’s Anna.”Of course. Mireya had ordered the staff of the hospital to keep mute about the fact that Kai and I have been discharged. Only Anna knows the apartment unit we’re in. I get off the bed and grab a robe, shrugging it on. “Kai, let me speak to her.”He gives me a nod. In thirty seconds, I have made my way over the door, the robe tie knotted securely around my waist. Anna is panting, hands on
ValerieIn an hour, all the alphas have gathered in the Bloodcrest council hall. I stand before a large screen and take a deep breath.“Can we be quick with this meeting?” someone speaks out. “We have pressing issues to attend to.”“What issue is more pressing than the lives of your people?” Kai q
CelesteMother? My eyes dart between Valerie and Helen. When did they become that close? Why does she see the need to call her mother? They don’t even know each other, neither are they related in any way.A blush rises up Helen's cheeks, and my hands ball beneath the table. This woman just assured
ValerieHe agreed. I jump off the bed and run right after him into the bathroom. With one drag, his belt falls to the floor just outside the door. Kai smiles, stepping into the shower as I lean against the tiled wall in the distance.The bathroom is well equipped, with a jacuzzi that’s tempting eno
Kai.I didn’t expect to end like this. With me eating out the woman that has occupied my thoughts the way no other has. But it's happening, and I won't have it any other way. Lying on the bed before me in nothing but a pair of panties that’s hanging down her leg, she makes my desire grow without ev







