Chapter 48 Mondrian “Where did she go?” Arlen fidgeted as he looked around the vicinity, “ Alpha, I could have sworn she was around here. My powers led me hear.” I sighed as I watched the young Lycan panic over his miscalculation, Arlen who was quickly becoming some sort of assistant to me was sent by Alex after our last argument, “ Are you sure you made no mistakes, I know you are still young, it could be a glitch.” My hands ran through my hair, not believing a word I had said. Despite being considered young, Arlen was already more than two hundred and had already made a name for himself in the barracks. “My powers never lie sire. It's impossible.” He spat looking very offended at my comment, as he rightly should be, but the frustration I felt over Celene's action made me jittery. “Fine!” My jaw twitched as my eyes roved through the courtyard, “it looks as if she doesn't want to be found.” “Alpha, are we going to leave her like that? It's not safe! What if something happens to
49 Mondrian The talk with Alex had soured my mood, I couldn't bring myself to focus. Although the thought of pushing Celene, scared me, her current actions kept me worried. After her accident, I decided to put a stop to the attack on Celene, partly because the thought that my actions had created a ripple effect causing others to perceive Celene as an easy target bothered me and I didn't fully trust Ella. As I paced the floor length of my room the sound of the door closing alerted me of her return, without another thought I hurried after her desperate to catch a glimpse of her. The moment I reached her door, her scent enveloped me, warm and soothing as my wolf urged me to hurry, I hesitated for a moment before I knocked. “Celene.” No answer. I knocked again, louder this time, but there was still no response. “Celene. I know you are in there. Open the door we need to talk.” My hand hovered over the doorknob, as my wolf urged me to just go in. To take what was mine. I assessed
Chapter 50 Mondrian “Damn it all to hell” I muttered under my breath as I stalk away from Celene's closed door for the third time this night. Despite her non-committal attitude towards me I still had a small hope of her coming around. Realizing that I only wanted the best for her. For the third time, I walked away from her hallway feeling like dirt. The need to mark her became a steady pressure that rested between my shoulder blades pressing down on me, as the date to my impending death pushed on me at the top. My mind was a constant swirl of frazzled nerves until everyone around me could sense it. Just last night Luna Valerie had asked if I wished to take a break. My jaw twitched at the conversation she had one-sidedly had, where she had pushed that i take on a lover. At the mention of the word my mind flashed towards Pecan— Lovely pecan who was very willing to help me what whatever way she could, despite my interest, a feeling of guilt settled on my heart as our last conversat
Chapter 51 Mondrian Something didn't feel right. My Wolf growled in annoyance at the girl's words, I contemplated her words and couldn't find anything wrong with her promise or her words, yet I didn’t trust the gleam I could hear in her words, nor the upbeat of her words that she fought to push back, my ears had picked up on her heartbeat that had picked up slightly during the promise but I was out of options. “Fine. I'll choose to believe you, Ella, only because we are aiming for the same thing. You want Christoff to only focus on you right?” I asked, annoyed I couldn't see her face, I continued without waiting for an answer, “ Make sure you don't botch this up, Ella. I won't be held responsible for whatever happens to you. Understood.” “Of course, Alpha” she purred. “I won't fail. When I'm done Christoff will have no reason to leave me ever again.” As I ended the call, a sour taste lingered in my mouth. Every instinct in me screamed that this was a mistake—I shouldn’t trust
Chapter 52Ella“Of course, Alpha I won't fail. When I'm done Christoff will have no reason to leave me ever again.” I said sweetly as the dial tone sounded, “ Because she'll be dead. I'll make sure of that this time around.” As the words left my lips, I couldn't help the grin that spread across my face.“It's really happening! This is my chance to end Celene without being punished.” I laughed. I knew I did the right thing sticking close to Mondrian, who would have thought that he'd give me the opportunity to end his lover's life so soon.As I twirled a strand of my hair around my finger, I paced the full expanse of my lushly decorated room, excitement bubbled inside me. A vicious plan already forming in my mind, each detail fell into place with clarity.“She would never know what hit her.” I chuckled as I picked up my phone to dial a familiar number.The line rang twice before it was picked, “Hello long time my dear friend—” “You are no friend of mine. You have some nerve calling
53 Celene Sigh… To say I was tired would be an understatement, my life seemed to have taken a dark turn— not that it was ever bright, but it had been peaceful. From the attempted assault to the fire, I've had no time to rest. As I sat by the water fountain beside the garden, the only place Lycan Mondrian had deemed safe enough for me to be without a constant watch. My arms clenched at the thought of Mondrian, he had refused my request to visit Nikka after I'd Ben sent to deliver a message to a neighboring pack, although Luna Valerie had given her permission. When I had argued against his decision he'd been adamant to say, “It's too far a place to go for a visit. It's not safe. Who would protect you over there?” I had rolled my eyes at his question when I had replied, “This wouldn't be my first errand, Mondrian, you can ask the Luna.” I crossed my arms as I stared in defiance. “Well, that stops now. You are under my care. And I cannot allow you to throw yourself in harm's way al
Chapter 54 Celene We walked into the forest together, the tension between us almost gone as we talked about our missed opportunity to become closer. The deeper Into the forest we went, the quieter Ella became, as the world around us slowly faded into a deep green background. I brushed her quietness aside as I chalked it all up to nerves. “I am so glad we are doing this Ella. You can't imagine how excited I am over your change of heart.” I turned towards her, she had a small smile on her lips as she grunted a small accent. “Yeah, I didn't think I would be able to…everything is just going really smoothly.” I frowned at her statement, but her small smile calmed me down, “I can't wait to show you the place Celene, when you see it, you will want to die!” She whispered excitedly as she vibrated on her toes. Although her choice of words seemed a little dark, I could understand her excitement, showing someone you wanted to impress your hideout was no joke. Even I would practically say
Chapter 55 Mondrian The room fell into total silence as Arlen my young aide, burst into the meeting room. His breaths were harsh and choppy. “Alpha” I jumped out of my seat before he could continue as I warped away from the meeting, leaving everyone present dumbfounded. I warped towards the garden where I had left Celene not too long ago to find her gone. Arlen warped beside me, “ Alpha i—” “Where is she, Arlen?” “I do not know sire. I have searched around the palace, the kitchens, and the library I cannot pick her scent.” “What about the servants? The emissaries did she go with them?” “Not that I am aware of. The servants insist that process Celene had barely moved from her garden all morning. They do not know where she had gone.” “Ask around. Who was she last seen with? Who did she talk to? And while you are at it find me Ella.?” “Do you suspect she has something to do with this Alpha…she hasn't told you about her plans.” My jaw clenched, “No she hasn't, but that doesn'
106 Celene I stalked out of the gym, my head pounding with words I wanted to say to Mondrian, words I was sure I would regret. Alera my wolf remained silent, but I could feel her nervousness within me. She too had been hurt by Mondrian's actions and she couldn't understand why he had done such a thing, after all his pursuit. A part of me wanted to ask why wanted to fall on my knees begging and screaming, wanted to listen to his explanations, but another part of me, the pride and ego refused. It was angry at his actions, his disregard for my body. With an angry growl I kicked up the dust before me, when that didn't calm my anger I stamped my feet into the dirt a couple more times When my head finally clears I realize, where I am standing, looking up I see the big wooden door, beautifully carved with the encryption ‘library’ sprawled before me. Heaving a sigh, I walked into the room, with thousands of books calling my name. My fingers trailed over the spines of the books, my mind
Chapter 105 Mondrian I watched as Celene walked away, her posture stiff, her head held high, but I knew better. She was hurt and it was all my fault. I could understand her pain, after her countless refusals, I knew how it felt to be rejected by someone made for you. My eyes followed the swaying of her hip as I stood stuck deep in thought. My brows scrunched in a frown, my mind spinning as a war raged inside me, each side pulling me in opposite directions. I wanted to run after her, to explain why I had done what I did, to beg her to understand, but what was the point? What would change? Without evidence, it would just be empty words and broken promises. No. I couldn't waver now. I wanted her to see the man I was becoming for her love. But still, her dismissal rubbed me the wrong way, and I didn't know how to go about my feelings. I scoffed at my worries, who would believe that I, Lycan Mondrian king of a thousand pack had been tamed by a feisty woman? I clenched my fists,
104 Mondrian Alex left with a huff, glaring at me as he made his way out. “Calm down Alpha.” he urges walking away. At the slam of the door, I flicked the files arranged on my desk away, but my chest heaving. Minutes passed and I was still riled up, I knew I needed to get some air, anything to calm down. Heading for the garden, I stopped at Celene's favorite spot, my mind weighing heavily on me when I overheard some voices. They belonged to Ethan and Daniel, guards of the pack, I am about to snap at them when I hear Celene’s name curious I listen in. “Did you see that fight, Daniel? I mean it was crazy!!” “Yeah, who would have thought Pecan that crazy woman would have her arse beat.” “That's exactly my thoughts. I never knew Princess Celene had it in her. She always looked so meek.” “Of course, she can't be meek, she's the Alpha, Luna to be. She has to have a hidden power right.” “You are so right any one the Lycan king chooses has to be extraordinary. I can't wait for
Chapter 103 MONDRIAN P.O.V “ I can’t believe you disobeyed my order Celene, I asked you to stay in your room, and not to go out training, but I find you having a one-on-one match with Pecan?” “How could you defy me, woman”. I asked angrily. “You do not defy me, “I am your alpha”. I said, shaking her, I was so enraged that I could not see the fear in her eyes or the way she was trembling when I touched her. Maybe I had been too harsh on her, she just turned, and that alone can be overwhelming, i was about to apologize to her when she flared up, “How dare you Mondrian, You treat me like I am some kind of weakling,” “I am your mate, I should be able to protect you and this pack in the best way possible.” “And if you, my alpha and mate, can't see this, then what am I doing here?” She retorted. Didn’t see that coming, this Woman has got some guts, Not many people could talk back to me, after the manner and way I spoke. I was impressed, it means she cannot be pushed around ea
102 Celene Pecan's eyes gleamed with triumph as she stepped back, gesturing toward the sparring ring. “Finally. Let’s see what you’re made of.” As I followed her to the circle, my heart pounded in my chest. I knew this was a bad idea, but I couldn’t back down now. I had to prove, if not to Pecan, then to myself, that I wasn’t weak. The soldiers around us stopped what they were doing, turning to watch as Pecan and I squared off. One of them moved to say something, but Pecan turned him away, warning them all to back off, before turning towards me. She looked confident, her posture relaxed, while I felt the weight of pity eyes on me, judging me before I’d even begun. “Ready?” Pecan asked, her smirk never fading. I nodded, swallowing hard. “Good. Let’s see if last night wasn't a fluke.” The moment Pecan lunged at me, I realized just how unprepared I was. Her movements were quick, precise, and entirely too confident. Truly worthy of being one of Mondrian's most revered warriors, I
101 Celene The thoughts of the previous night kept replaying in my head, couldn’t stop replaying the moment in my mind. Mondrian walked away from me, his face a myriad of emotions that I could place, walking away from me after that hug that left me wanting him to stay, yet too embarrassed to do anything. What was that all about? It wasn’t like him to act so cold, Mondrian always made sure to savor every single moment of our time together. That hug should have lasted for quite a while before breaking it with a kiss. Although I tried not to think too deeply about his actions, I couldn't help but feel his walking away had to do with the promise he had made to me. Did he not want to do it or was he having second doubts? The thought ate at me all night. Twisting and turning in bed all night, pulling the blanket tighter, then throwing it off entirely. Sleep eluded me no matter what I did or how hard I tried. My mind kept circling back to him— his expression, him walking out without so
100 Mondrian I stepped into my office to find Alex my beta and best friend waiting for me, his arms folded and his face set in his usual calm and unreadable expression. Although It was his usual look, but something about it annoyed me. Maybe it was the tension in the air, or maybe it was the way my own guilt over Celene—walking away from her—still clung to me like a heavy cloak. Either way, I wasn’t in the mood for pleasantries. “Alex,” I greeted curtly, nodding as I took my seat at the head of the desk. "Alpha," he responded, his tone even, but I caught the flicker of Amusement in his eyes. He knew something. Before I could say anything more, Arlen walked in, his boots clicking against the floor as he joined us. His young face showed none of the excitement he usually eluded instead the shadows under his eyes and the way he sighed told a different tale. It was not surprising, considering the mission I’d sent him on. "Arlen," I said, leaning forward. "Any News young one? Are t
99 Mondrian “What the heck was that?” Zara’s sharp voice followed me as I turned towards the stairs leading to my office. “Do you even realize how harsh you were?” she asked, walking in tandem with me, arms placed hastily on her hips. I stopped mid-step and turned to her, my jaw tightening. “I was harsh for a good reason.” My voice was cold and fiand rm, Zara’s eyes held mine, “She disobeyed me, Zara. She could’ve gotten hurt or worse.” “She didn’t, though,” she countered, her voice calm but firm, her arms crossed across her chest. “And yelling at her like that isn’t going to make her listen to you. If anything, you’re just going to push her further away. I thought you wanted her to fall for you. This isn't the way Mondrian.” Her words hit me like a blow to the chest. I hated to admit it, but she was right. The look on Celene’s, face when I had scolded her—hurt, betrayed, and shocked kept replaying in my mind. It made me feel sick to my stomach. The thought of Celene shifting
98 Celene I stared at her, my hand still raised, my chest heaving. The energy I’d felt when I had merged with Alera surged through me, I could feel the electric tension as my hands trembled from the rush. What the heck was that? My mind whirling as It struggled to process what had just happened. Pecan’s stunned face didn't change as she stared at me, and I couldn’t shake the image of her flying. Albeit satisfying that should have been impossible, I shouldn't be able to do that…not with Pecan who had a place in Mondrian's army, rumors about her slaying mountains of men had welcomed me on my very first day, despite her nasty attitude, she was someone Mondrian had acknowledged and I had thrown her with a flick of my wrist. The hallway grew eerily silent, for a second it all felt like a dream, but my heartbeat pounded loudly in my ears telling a different tale. Then, out of nowhere, Zara appeared, her face full of worry as she hurried toward me. “What happened? I heard a scream,” s