163Christoff Celene had always been a feisty character. Although years of neglect and negligence from her father and those supposed to care for her, turned her meek, and mellow, yearning for love. Despite that I'd always known she was feisty, I'd seen it in the way she preserved red, the way she stood up for herself despite being scared of her stepmother at first I'd fallen in love with that spirit, but it was her meekness, her dependence on me that had sealed the deal.I'd always known I would be Alpha. Being an orphan almost all my life, I'd been thrown into a sea of danger, no one cared forced into being a mercenary then a warrior fighting wars, I never caused, it was during that period I found Violet Pack.Free of war and rich beyond my years, shocked by the kindness of its people, they welcomed me and I felt like I belonged, and yet hidden beyond those positives was an underlying darkness.The Alpha is weak, his children unworthy, and his wife a power-hungry woman slowly taki
162ChristoffCelene stood stiffly at the end of the room, dressed in one of the many items I'd chosen for her. In any other circumstances I would be filled with pride, at the vision before me, but not today, she stood stiffy, staring at me, her finger wrapped around the other as she wrung them tightly, her expression a mix of worry and disbelief. “You can't be serious Christoff.” She said, making eye contact, “This is all too soon, Attacking Luna Valerie will harm you more than it will help.”I smirked at her, crossing my arms, “Why do you care? Are you worried about me?”A trace of annoyance flashed within her eye, but she turned away to prevent me from seeing it, it was too late. I knew she hated me, she wanted no part of this life I'd already planned and the only reason she was going through with the ritual, was because she thought I had her father. Not that I cared, Celene was to be my bride, whether she wanted to or not. Ever since I'd told her my plan to attack she had been
161Mondrian“With your skill set, you are the only one I can trust to help find the alpha without alerting the enemy.” Arlen nodded, his eyes held understanding, “I'll do my best to find Alpha Daniel, Your Highness.”“I know she told me to search for just her father since he would know what to do in this situation and she would take care of herself but I intend to go after her, I cannot let her stay imprisoned for much longer,” I said, turning to Alex.Alex didn’t speak right away. Instead, he ran a hand through his hair, clearly confused with the turn of events “Despite being the world power here 8 don't think we can just waltz in and do whatever we like Alpha, there are rules to this thing.”“I know. But I don't care,” I responded my voice firm, “ not when my mate is being held captive by some wannabe king, and I cannot let it go on any longer. Celene has been through too much to have to do this on her own.”Alex seemed to weigh my words, his head bowed deep in thought, “I underst
160MondrianI sat in the conference room, surrounded by my closest confidants, Alex my beta and second In command, Arlen a young but promising aide, his help during Celene's expulsion from the violet pack would forever be remembered and Zara, young and fiery with a heart of gold, she was also Selene's closer friend at white Lycan.Although small, these men and women made up more than any army I could have chosen. And I was grateful to Zara for their quick arrival.They say facing me, their faces filled with confusion and dread, from their darkened gaze I could tell they were waiting for the worst. All except Zara looked like they wanted to be anywhere else but here, and I couldn't blame them. Not after I had dropped the bomb of my stepping down just a day prior.Unlike him, Alex was the first to break the silence, his brow furrowed with concern. “What’s the reason you had Zara call us over, Your Highness? Are you still thinking about picking a new successor? Because last time you mad
159CeleneI felt weak, so weak I didn't think I could lift my arms, Hunger gnawed at my insides like a hungry beast, and my thoughts grew fuzzy.I was beginning to regret not eating when I had the chance, how I could have been so stupid as to pass the opportunity annoyed me.But I had to give myself a small ounce of grace, at that time I'd given up all hope. Too shocked by Christoff's betrayal to think clearly but now after my talk with Mondrian, I felt like things were finally coming into place.Although I'd used the last dredges of my strength to connect the bond between us, I had no regrets. Alera my wolf, was currently sleeping too tired from overworking herself. I was grateful to her for the idea and for teaching me how to connect our minds.A small smile played on my lips at the memories of Mondrian. Hearing from him had left me feeling happy. The relief washer through me knowing he was still alive and well.Although I hadn't planned on revealing my feelings to him just yet, b
158MondrianAt the sound of her voice, I jumped to my feet the time falling at my feet. What's going on? Was I going mad? The question flickered through my mind as I spoke out “Who's there? Show yourself!” I growled, unleashing my Aura. I am met with silence once again. The room was empty of anyone but me, and I sighed chuckling softly at myself.“It's confirmed I have gone mad.” Leaning down I reached for the time. The moment my fingers grazed the weathered paper Her voice slipped through the thoughts in my head quelling the buzz of my people's linked thoughts.“Mondrian? Can you hear me?” I stilled, my head cocked to the side. What's going on? Is this a trick?Is this fate's way of showing me how powerless I was to the curse and my dying body?“Alera said this would work.” She asked perplexed, “Why isn't he saying anything? Mondrian if you can hear me, answers me”Her voice carried with it a sense of urgency, pushing me into action, my heart hammered in my chest.“Celene?” I call