Chapter 58 Mondrian What was going on? I wondered as I watched the doctors as they circled Celene's bed, whispering to one another. Their glances were nervous as they shot some my way. My fist tightened for every glance they shot my way, and my wolf grew restless as a pressure pushed down my chest, What were they doing? After yet another glance, I pushed out of my chair, as I stalked towards them, “What is going on healers?” I growled letting my frustration seep out, their backs straightened with fright as my gaze narrowed, “It has been hours since you have examined her. Yet I see no improvement. You told me you wanted to try a new medication. So what the heck are you doing bumbling around?” The healer, a slim man with graying hair, looked up nervously, as he adjusted his glasses as he met my gaze. “Alpha Mondrian, we’re doing everything we can. The drugs we've prepared for her are a bit delicate. It requires total concentration to administer and even then the patient needs to be
59 Celene “Could you do it?” “No her father keeps hovering” Where was I? “Who was I? I frowned as my head pounded to the rhythm of a fast-paced song, the last thing I remember was Ella trying to push me off a cliff, at the thought, I woke up with a start, my heart pounding, as my body trembled. The room spun around me, as unfamiliar faces stared down, their voices like a distant hum. I blinked, as I tried to focus, but everything was a blur. Who were all these people? What was happening? One of them reached out to me, I tried to dodge but my body was too slow to react. As I felt pain. A sharp, stinging pain shot through my body, and I gasped, clutching at my arm. My muscles tightened, and my bones ached as if something inside me was shifting, breaking free. Panic rose in my throat as I struggled to remember— Nothing came to mind. My breath came in shallow gasps my heart rate picked up, as I caught snippets of conversation around me, voices murmuring things I couldn’t yet
60 Mondrian “Well I'll be damned” I murmured as I stared in shock at what—who had once been Celene—still was. The silver sheen of her fur shimmered like moonlight, despite the cries of fear, I couldn't help but hold my breath in anticipation that might stop and look my way, feel our bond. “Is that really Celene” a shocked voice sounded behind me, I moved sideways to catch Arlen staring at the wolf running around the park. “She is a silver wolf! Those are rare aren't they?” I nod my head not taking my eyes off my mate for a single minute as I reply, “Not only rare, almost extinct” I gasped in a choked laugh, “Celene is a silver wolf. Who would have thought? Amazing.” “I must admit, it is fitting only a silver wolf, would match your Aura, your highness. You both fit perfectly in every sense of the word.” I bit my lips to hide the huge grin that threatened to spill as Arlen's praises reached my ears, I could almost forget the screams of fear from the people around—Almost. A small
61 Mondrian “Damnit” I muttered as Celene lunged at me. “Alpha Watch out!” Arlen called as I looked at Celene—her wolf swiped at me, with a grunt, I ducked as I rolled out of her path. My head whipped towards her as she landed where I had been standing, her claws digging deep into the ground. Her silver fur danced under the soft breeze as her eyes—fiery and untamed—held onto mine. I cocked a brow as I heard a soft whistle from the crowd. “Damn, she's fast.” Before I could acknowledge them, her claws came swipe at me yet again, forcing me to push off all forms of distraction as I focused on dodging her massive claws of death. “Celene! We have to put a stop to this” I shouted, as I sidestepped another snarl, my voice desperate but steady. “Listen to me, my love—it’s me, Mondrian! We have to end this. We are scaring the people.” My words barely made a dent as she continued her attack, long gone was the woman who had thrown herself into a dispute to prevent me from tearing her
62 Mondrian “Celene!” I called as I warped towards her, I caught her before her body could reach the floor, and my knees cradled the giant wolf. A soft gasp rolled from the crowd around us as she began her transformation. I frowned at their curiosity—their awe and fear. Their eyes bulged as they stared intrigued at the familiar silhouette of the woman fated to me. A murmur of shock flushes through the crowd, as the whispers grow darker. “It really is her…” “Once a wolfless …now an abomination…” “She should have been killed a long time ago, I always knew she would be trouble.” With a flick of my wrist, I cover her body with the remains of my jacket, unwilling to let them continue to stare and judge. I, brushed a stray lock of hair from her face as I assessed her shallow breathing. I pushed back the surge of anger that followed their words as relief flooded my veins. Her transformation could only mean one thing, she could finally feel the bond between us, just like I did, str
63MondrianThe decision to leave had come easy. Easier than anything that had ever related to Celene. The purple pack wasted no time as they prepared for me and my envoy to leave.The pensive look on their faces would be funny if I didn't know it was their way of showing fear. Fear that I might decide to stay while keeping Celene close by.Their hate for the unknown had pushed an innocent child into darkness and yet they showed no remorse for their actions. With a sigh, I turned to stare at my mate who had fallen unconscious and was currently lying on my lap, her half-naked body tightly wrapped in my jacket, while Arlen searched for her clothes. A small flicker of fear coursed through my veins as I stared down at her unmoving face yet my wolf remained calm a telling sign that she was all right and just asleep. If I could call it that. Without thinking I ran my hands through her face a wave of pity and guilt washing through me— this was all my fault. If only I hadn't let my selfishn
64 Mondrian “Why couldn't we just disappear to white fire Alpha?” A very disgruntled Arlen complained, “You can't tell me it's because of the princess. You are the king of the Lycan and every pack, I might be full but one thing I can't ever forget is your immense powers, using your spatial magic you could easily warp four…no ten Celene's such a meager amount would be nothing to you.” I rolled my eyes at his argument, a topic he was fixated on after an hour of driving, his complaint was the car being too slow and his growing boredom. Ignoring him I focus on my breathing trying to block him out. Unwilling to back down, Arlen grew restless and he turned to face me, and whined “Alpha. This is getting us nowhere. Don't you want to get Celene home faster I'm sure if we use my method we could be home before lunch.” I let out a sigh, adjusting the person of his arguments before I turned towards him, “ Eyes on the road young man. Just because we easily heal doesn't mean we can put others
65Mondrian“Please please don't… I'll speak…I'll tell you everything!” The last of the hired men screamed as Arlen pulled out his nails faster than he could grow them out, making me smirk.“Why the change of attitude though a few minutes ago you wanted me and mine dead?” I drawled leaning into the squishy seat beneath me.“Please I'm so sorry. I was stupid, it was reckless of me. Please just this once” his head smacked on the granite road, “ Be the bigger person and let me go I beg of you Alpha. I'm willing to tell you everything.”Arlen paused his actions turning to me with a blood-splashed face and a wide smile, “Boss?”I frowned at the sight, as I finally stood, walking away from the semi-mountain of corpses I had been sitting on, giving him a signal Arlen pouted before stepping aside with a small sigh. I strolled towards the wounded man and leaned towards him taking pleasure as he shrunk back in fear.“Who are you? Who sent you?”His throat danced as it struggled to swallow, “I.
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