CELESTE POVIf I couldn't rewrite the wrong that had been done to me by people in my pack house, I could at least try to save someone. Hanna.With my hair still messy and wet, I wore my panties, black ballet flats, and darted out of the room, following the guards who were still dragging Hanna as if she were some kind of toy and not a living being.After about five minutes of walking and having everyone around looking at us with curiosity, the guards halted.“Stay here,” One of the guards said to me as we reached a building. It was a substantial building that served as the primary residence on the estate. We had passed through the marketplace to get here. The building towered above the surrounding bungalows and shops.It was a different place entirely from the pack house. I hadn't explored here yet with Hanna, and I doubted I'd even get to explore it."You can't step into the Royal Council building." He said to me."Why not? She's a part of this pack house!" Hanna responded, and the g
CELESTE POVMy breath hitched as my gaze locked on Damon’s. He stood to his feet, walking away from his chair.The room was silent. All eyes were on Damon. I could see the wheels and questions swirling in their heads. They needn’t say anything out loud.The silence was broken by the woman who had questioned me. “What do you mean, Alpha?” I can see she isn't one of us, and she doesn't bear our scent!Even as the woman didn't say it out loud, I knew that was what was going through her head as she glanced at me.Damon said nothing. Instead, he continued to walk towards me, his eyes never leaving mine.I swallowed hard, my fingers interlocking, and I tried to look away from him. But I couldn't. It felt like there was an invisible force keeping us from looking away from each other.It was intense. Undeniable. And I wondered if people in here felt it too, or if it was just me alone.When Damon got nearer, I stumbled slightly as it suddenly got too hot. He gripped my hand, steadying me, but
CELESTE POVI didn't see Damon afterwards. Was he running away from me? That I couldn't tell. However, Seth had earlier said to me that he had some important meetings to attend. Also, since the hunting event was only a few days away, he needed to put some things in order as the alpha.I hugged the jacket I was wearing tightly. Damon’s jacket. Even though I was inside the room and it was warm, I still wore it.It made me feel a sense of comfort. Just as he was with me, he would always try to protect me, no matter what. Although it was wild to think along that line for someone I barely knew.A soft knock snapped my attention to the door, and I sat up on the bed. Was that Damon? I mused.A sudden excitement surged into me, and I rushed to the mirror, combing my hand through my hair before walking to the door.Letting in a deep breath, I opened the door and was about to pull off his jacket, handing it to him while telling him I never needed it, and there wasn't a need for him to act chiva
CELESTE POVSomehow, we managed to get into the infirmary without alerting any of the attackers. I pulled my hand away from Sabrina, assessing the situation around me.The infirmary wasn't any better. There were a lot of injured people in here, and if the attackers decided to attack here, no one would survive it because only a few people could fight, and those were the ones who weren't injured.I turned to look at Hanna. She was with three other ladies I didn't recognize. They were standing by the massive infirmary door.While Sabrina rested her hands on the door, the others stretched forth their hands.I moved closer, wondering what was happening. As soon as I was within range to hear what they were saying, I realised they were chanting, or instead casting spells.Although there were witches in the blood moon pack house, I had never been near them to hear them say their spell out loud, let alone try to understand them.I could understand everything they were saying. They were praying
CELESTE POVThe cries and yelling from outside seemed to have died down. Although I couldn't tell if the attack was still ongoing because the windows were covered and protected by magical elements that prevented any attack from penetrating.However, I could sense that the tension that had once been present inside had dissipated. Everyone seemed relaxed and was even discussing as if it was a normal thing to do at a time like this.They were involved in such a discussion to push their thoughts away from the topic of the attack.“Hey,”I looked up from where I was seated as I heard Hanna’s voice.“Hey you,” I murmured. Hanna sat on the vacant spot in front of me. She was the only one who had tried to sit with me since we arrived. Despite the speech that Sabrina had given earlier, they still evaded me like I was some sort of disease, only that they couldn't run out of the infirmary as fast as they desired because they'd be running to their death.“How are you holding up?” She asked me.I
DAMON POVEARLIER, BEFORE THE ATTACK“That isn't the rules we laid out in this pack house. Also, being the king doesn't mean you can decide for yourself out of thin air.” Elder Zara said, seething.She wasn't the only one furious—the whole of the royal council. We were in the private chamber for the elders, away from the Royal court and prying eyes.A meeting was called soon after the verdict was announced regarding the Celeste maid case, although I didn't want to involve myself any further. It wasn't as if I could remove myself from the involvement.“That's not right, I agree with you, Elder Zara,” Elder John said, his expression grim. “We all work together as a team, and a decision has never passed us by. But today we were made to look like fools in the presence of everyone.” I snorted. Nobody barely noticed. Besides, did they expect me to watch them intimidate Celeste, whereas I could do something about it? I guessed. But that was the last thing I'd do.I nodded to Elder Stephen,
DAMON POVI understood what Seth had said and the bang from before made sense. But what had it got to do with me? I hadn't felt this intense pain before when the pack house was under attack let alone for it to bring me down to my knees.“I believe it's the infirmary. From what I can pick up from the sound, it's coming from around there.”Which of the infirmary? I was almost asking as there were a lot but I heard it myself. Now.It wasn't the only thing I heard. I heard my beast. Kael. Awake and prowling. Ready to pounce and attack anyone in sight.The aggressiveness from Kael didn't go unnoticed by me. Yet, no enemy was in sight.“Come on, let's go check things out.” I said to Seth. As we rushed to the infirmary that was outside of the estate, I noticed the elders were running behind. They must have noticed hence the reason they were out. It wasn't the first find the enemy would attack outside the estate, it was uncommon because the members were living inside the estate and me, as t
DAMON POVA FEW HOURS AFTER THE ATTACKThe battle was won. Not only did we manage to drive them out of the pack house, but we were also able to take some captives, which I'd question later.Celeste was now in my room. There was no need for her to continue staying in the infirmary, as everything had now returned to normal and rebuilding was already underway.Leaving her in the infirmary would make little to no sense, and I wanted to be able to watch her. This was the only way I could do so without appearing creepy to others.I moved closer as her lips moved. I tried to make out what she was saying, but the only thing I could hear was a name. That name. Nyra.“Who the hell is she?” I wondered. “Kael.”I tried to reach out to my beast. This was the perfect opportunity for him to tell me everything about Nyra and who she was, but he was silent. Since Celeste went unconscious, he had refused to speak to me. I didn't offend it. I did nothing wrong. Kael decided to be mute. I knew it was f
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