"Alpha Damon!"I frowned as Seth nudged me. I was before the council of elders, barely listening to what they were saying.My thoughts were preoccupied by that strange woman and what had become of her. I wondered if she was alive or dead because I hadn't heard any other news since two days ago that she had been in the infirmary.I wouldn't say I was concerned. I had never been concerned about anyone in my life. The pack members were an exception because their lives were my utmost concern. But for a total stranger? It was unheard of.My wolf hadn't even stirred due to one before. But here he was, for two days now, restless, growling, speaking, telling me to go to the infirmary to ask questions. To know what was happening, and why no one was saying anything about the strange woman's wellbeing.It had taken all the willpower in me for me to shut down Kael's voice and act on my own self-will. Otherwise, I believed I'd have found myself tearing down the door of the infirmary, demanding answ
CELESTE POV"Where am I?"My eyes opened slowly to the bright light in the room, and I instantly regretted it as the light blinded me. Wincing, I allowed them to be closed for a brief minute before opening them once again.Despite the brightness, my eyes got accustomed to it quickly.I attempted to turn to my side to access my environment, but I could only see a white ceiling and a chandelier from which the bright light was coming.But it was impossible to turn. It felt like I was strapped to the place I was on. I could barely move my neck, much less the other part of my body. Also, the blinding headache and the tingling in my neck made it even worse."Where am I?" I tried again, hoping my voice was loud enough for anyone to hear me. If at all there was anyone in here.I could barely hear myself though.For some reason, I couldn't smell anyone around here, and I couldn't hear anything!It must have something to do with the bright light from before. Maybe."By the goddess!" I gasped, b
DAMON POVI was acting weird. Even I knew this. I didn't need to be told. I was the Lycan King and Alpha Damon, whose names ignited fear in the hearts of his enemies, made them tremble in my presence, and could barely stare at me in the eyes.Yet, I was the one who had run from the courtyard to the damned infirmary, just for a bloody nobody.A bloody, strange, wounded woman I couldn't stop thinking about for two days now.Ignoring the look I was receiving from the patients as I stepped into the large infirmary, I made a beeline towards Sabrina. She was a noble-born Lycan and one of the most educated in the medical field.So, it wasn't a surprise when she was made the head of all the medics in the infirmary."King Damon!" Sabrina exclaimed, bowing curtly.I nodded to acknowledge her greetings, before staring at the strange woman.She was awake. My breath hitched as our eyes locked.If I had thought she looked stunning two days ago, she looked even better now.Her beauty seemed to light
CELESTE POVHe left the room.My savior was gone. A look at me from him turned my legs into jelly. I believed that was what had made me almost embarrass myself and probably had nothing to do with my knees being weak.His expression was undefinable. I couldn't tell if he approved of seeing me or not. He had only looked at me and spoken to the beautiful lady, Sabrina, then turned around, not even sparing me a glance.He hadn't even said hello to me as much. Maybe Sabrina had said something that made him not do so.But I doubted it. He was arrogant—I needn't have told you, seeing as it oozed out of him. Also, I couldn't help but notice how his presence dominated the room.I couldn't smell him to ascertain whether he was alpha level or not, but I could feel him.I could feel the intense energy radiating from him, wrapping strangely around me.I flinched, snapping out of my thoughts as someone gripped my shoulder.It was the man that had stepped into the room after my savior.He was tall a
DAMON POVI wandered around the pack house, doing nothing in particular. I was trying to restrain myself from returning to the infirmary and taking the woman to the alpha building myself.It could seem weird because Seth was there to attend to her. He could do everything in my stead, and I had never been one to do an introduction or even a tour around the pack houses when there were others whose jobs were it.Most significantly, Seth. That wasn't part of his job description, but he always volunteered.And I never objected to it because Seth knew the pack house as much as anyone. He had been here, if not the longest, along with me. So, he'd be the one to give the most correct information with facts.Again, I was trying to take a walk to have a clear head. All that Sabrina had told me about my newest guest still swirled around in my head. Likewise, my wolf, Kael, being increasingly aware of a very warm-blooded female, made me escape the infirmary because I didn't know what he'd do if I
CELESTE POVAs I stepped into the mansion with Seth by my side, a sense of ease and comfort wrapped around me. The opulent decor and rich, old leather and wood polish scents surrounded me.We climbed up the spiral staircase leading to the rooms directly, and Seth opened the door to one.I stood by the entrance, allowing him to step in first, before I followed his lead into the darkness.I blinked rapidly as light flooded the room. Lavender wallpaper adorned the wall, a queen-sized bed was the centrepiece, and a large window with blue curtains that were opened was nearest to the bed.It was the only window in the room, and I didn't think the room needed another window. There was already too much light in here: two chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and a desk lamp—the desk was situated on the opposite side of the bed, near the vanity table, where there was another lamp.Also, there was a floor lamp near the bed.The window also let in enough light that I doubted most of the ones in t
DAMON POVI met with Seth on my way to my guest's side of the building. Yes, she was my guest, and I'd refer to her as that until I knew her real name.Seth had filled me in on everything he did, for instance, making them arrange the finest room for her, even though it was a part of my order, and then allowing her a maid.She'd need a maid to move around. She could barely walk, much less take care of her personal hygiene.I knew I could have easily handed the document over to Seth anyway, but I still chose to come here.It was because I wanted to see her. I had seen her earlier and I couldn't get enough of her. She seemed to have successfully invaded my thoughts, making me think of her alone.I could barely concentrate. My walk to clear all my thoughts had been ineffective because all I could think about was her.I stepped into the room and instantly regretted it because my guest was standing in front of the mirror with nothing but a blue dress in her hand, which she used to cover her
CELESTE POVAfter Damon left the room, I was alone once again.Although he had told me to be out in twenty minutes, I had stayed in the position I was in, sitting, staring at nothing.I didn't want to leave the room's safety. It wasn't because Damon could cause any potential harm to me, even as I was somewhat afraid of him.It was the fact that he kept making me feel something weird.I could hear him speak as well for the first time. But when he was in the infirmary earlier, I had heard nothing.I wondered what changed. Was it because we were alone and not with people? I didn't think so. I heard that tiny voice inside whenever he was near.It felt like some sort of magnetic force was trying to pull me towards him. I tried to resist the pull, but the force surrounding me made it impossible.I looked up as the door opened. I didn't hear it opened."Ma'am, it's Hanna," Hanna said, pointing to herself.She snapped her finger in front of my face.I could hear her just fine.Damon must have
CELESTE POVImmediately Damon left the room, a knock sounded on the door. I ran towards it, believing he was the one who had returned. Maybe to tell me I could go with him and I needed to be careful.That I could do. If I'd get to experience the hunt, I didn't mind staying in the background while others fought. It might be an inconvenience, at least that would keep me away from harm's way, I believe.I opened the door, my eyes lit up and hoping to see Damon outside, but he wasn't the one there.It was Hanna.I couldn't resist emitting a disappointed sigh and Hanna noticed.“I'm sorry,” she whispered, refusing to look me in the eyes.“Um, that wasn't about you,” I said to her. “You just about to be here at the wrong time.”“I'm sorry, I'll leave,” she said.“No, no, don't. I don't mean it that way too,” I grimaced, opening the door wider and making way for her to step in.She hesitated by the doorway, not making a move to come into the room.I didn't force her to. It was her choice. Af
CELESTE POVThis was my first time experiencing hunting season. In the Blood Moon Pack House, the Omegas were always made to stay behind to do the dirty work of the other members. It wasn't like I minded, though, because I heard stories.Or they were rumours. Regardless, I held them to heart.The hunt was a dangerous adventure. It wasn't just to test your strength alone; it was a survival game. And you wouldn't know if you'd be returning to your loved ones.Some had been lost in the hunt, and some had been killed. I had heard many scary tales and had never once imagined I'd desire to experience it until now.I desired to go on the hunt, to be with Seth, even Damon, although it had been a week since I last saw him. After our encounter in his private training room, it felt like he had intentionally avoided seeing me.I knew he was in the pack house, planning the hunt. As the alpha, he needed to do so. I had even perceived his scent when I passed his office, the hallway, and the training
DAMONWhy do I have to say that to her? It was unlike me. I had never acted like a caveman before, much less thought about it.I was barely jealous and wouldn't force myself on anyone.But I had done that to Celeste. I had fucking kissed her without her permission. Do I regret it?No!I fucking wanted to do more than that. It wasn't only annoying because I couldn't do what I wanted to do with her, but also the reaction I was still feeling in my body.The tingling sensation in between my thighs, the way my dick strained in my pants wanting to burst my zippers.Fuck.I slammed my fist hard into the bag. I wanted to forget. It was the reason I left before I did something I'd regret.I had lost all my self-control back there, and if I had stayed a second longer, both of us would be panting for air with our clothes on the floor while we explored each other's bodies.I hated this feeling. Why the hell was it coming all day? Was it because of the heat?That could be the reason, but I barely
CELESTE POVSay no. Say no.The alarm in my head resounded over again.Yet…I wanted him. I wanted him to do as he said. I wanted to hear the vulgar voices all over again, making my pussy tingle.“Tell me, Celeste,” Damon said in the roughest voice I've ever heard him speak.Gripping the back of my neck, he pulled me into him so that our body was pressed together.My heart throbbed, likewise my nipples, and every other part of my body. I believe he could feel my heart pounding.Damon's hand moved up and down the length of my body, my body felt flushed against his, and my knees grew weak. Our lips were near, and I could almost taste his breath.“Is this right?” I whispered, my gaze flitting up to meet him.“What isn't right?” He asked.He was this close to me. Our bodies pressed together, our lips almost locking. I knew I only needed to move a little for us to begin to kiss each other.Someone could come in here. Seth, the warriors, anyone whatsoever. I didn't want anyone to get any ide
CELESTE POVI paused at the threshold of the room, inhaling deeply.It was dark in here, with less light. There were just two windows that might have been used to allow air to drift into the room and ward off the scent of sweat that surrounded it now.But it was barely useful.This wasn't unlike the general training room, which was bright and warm.It was cold, unwelcoming…dark and mysterious. Yet, I left the doorside and wandered inside.The silence in the room was another thing. It was almost deafening. I could barely hear anything. Not even the echo of my footsteps.My fingers reached out, tracing the weapons that lined the walls as I walked past them. Swords with edges honed so fine they could slice a hair midair, silver-tipped spears, weighted gauntlets, and rows of throwing knives.I felt the sharpness, stories, and pain behind each one I touched. I shuddered, wrapping my arms around myself.I stilled as I felt a presence. Slowly, I swirled, but no one was in the room with me.I
CELESTE POVIt was a week and three days since I came awake in Damon’s room from the nightmare I had been in. Also, since I last saw Hanna.For some reason, a new maid resumed in my room, saying the Alpha instructed her to come to me, while Hanna seemed to be nowhere in sight. I didn't want a new maid, and I never requested one. I was just curious about Hanna and wondered why she was avoiding me.Even though I knew it would mainly be because of me shifting, I wanted to hear her say it to my face at least.Again, it had been a week since I began frequenting the training room. Damon wanted me to be there this time, and he had taken it upon himself to train me. If he wasn't available, I was allowed to train with whoever I desired.Damon told me he wanted me to get stronger. He hated when people were weak and easily defeated, like I was during the two battles I had experienced.But I wanted to believe it was because I had no wolf. I had one now, even as I had barely seen her for what she
CELESTE POVMy cheeks heated. That wasn't what I wanted to hear him say. At least, not him, who wouldn't let me go since he knew I was an enemy.“If I ever had the intention of doing so, I should have killed you the moment I met with you and not now that you've grown on me.”How could he say such a thing without blinking? He looked damn serious and I didn't know what to do with words like that.It was a time like this that I wish I were part of the higher-class pack house. They weren't just taught how to look pretty or defend themselves in times of trouble. They were taught to be a proper lady.If I had been, I wouldn't be staring at my broken nails or blushing like crazy in Damon’s presence.“I don't mind you blushing. I find you cuter when that happens. However, I must say that I don't find you attacking me cute. At least, not in that manner in which you had, tell me why you did so? Were you thinking about me?”Once again, I found my cheeks flaming. Hot. Plus, my neck region and eve
CELESTEI gasped, holding onto the branch of a tree to break my run. One minute, I was standing in an eerie, chilly room filled with mirrors, gazing at my reflection; the next minute, I was being chased by an entity that had emerged from one of the mirrors.Panting, I clasped my trembling knees as I leaned forward. My throat was sore. I couldn't remember doing anything else other than running, and my limbs were starting to ache.Looking around, I tried to ascertain my location, so I could escape when the monster arrived. At least, that would give me leverage.But the more I looked around, the more confused I was.I didn't know where I was, and neither were the tall buildings I could see from here that were anything like the lycan buildings!They were all strangely looking. Twisted, bleak, and depressing to look at.I looked at the moon. It wasn't as bright as it had been before. There was a shadow that had covered it.And that made navigating my way even more difficult as I could bare
DAMONI was bored out of my mind, barely listening to what the elders were saying. It wasn't as if it didn't concern me, or I chose to be bored. I kept on getting distracted.It was Kael. He was restless because of Celeste. He had been prancing nonstop inside of me, ranting, asking me questions that I couldn't even answer.Questions about her transformation, I was only just witnessing. About who the alpha was who had hurt her, and how we would deal with him soon after.Questions arose about when Celeste would come awake and shift into her human form, or when he would get to see her, Nyra, once again.I hadn't responded to any of his questions, and that made it even worse because he kept prodding me, pushing through, and each time I tried to shut him out, he stopped me from doing so.I kneaded my head, grimacing as pain erupted in it. I couldn't remember the last time I had experienced such an intense headache. It was never because of Kael and more about the elders of the pack house.T