CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVA minute hasn’t even passed by, but the discomfort that I’ve been having has made me think that it’s past an hour already. My eyes were beginning to blur everything in my sight, and the same was true for my hearing. I couldn’t even get a proper glimpse of Ice’s aura any longer when, all of a sudden, I saw the hands of a different person.It was Siege’s palms.I couldn’t completely understand how I could see if I was in his position, but one thing is for sure: he was completely losing it; he was out of control. "Are you sure that you’re going to be alright, Siege?" asked Kristoffer, who was presumably behind Siege.Siege hissed as a pre-response. "That’s the last thing that I wanted to hear from you, Kris."I felt myself absolutely losing seventy-five percent of my consciousness as Siege injured himself with his enlarged nails that were turned into the claws of a beast."Stop that, bro! You’re already going through so much pain now; you don’t have to hurt your
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVWe may have looked like cowards, but I didn’t think twice about pulling Ice back from Kristoffer’s reach. I knew that Kristoffer was dangerous, knowing that he’s a few steps below before he reaches his brother’s rank."Exactly what’s the relationship between you and Master Kristoffer, Ice? He knew who you were, and it wouldn’t make any sense if you said that this was the first time that you met him," I said.If I have to use force just to make him spill the truth between them, then I have no other choice."It’s a long story, Celestina. A few minutes wouldn’t be enough for me to tell you everything, but let me at least say this to you." Ice bit his lower lip and fixed his eye contact with mine. "It would be best for you not to stick around with him. You have no idea what he’s capable of. Once he sets his mind onto something, he would actually be able to create a whole catastrophe that no one would be able to survive," he added."Are you done chit-chatting?" Kri
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVAmongst the distant space, I knew that there was someone else who had superiority over the other creatures out there. And from the speaker, I was able to recognize that it was none other than the alpha of the Silver Moon Pack itself, Lucas. "Y-you’re actually here, Lucas," Ice mumbled to himself while holding onto me. His hands were still shaking, and I couldn’t even help him calm down.There was something about this alpha that would make anyone go on their knees, except for me, who doesn’t give a damn."Kristoffer, it’s been a while," Lucas greeted the beta of the opposing pack, completely ignoring the presence of Ice, who was still beside me. He even placed one of his arms in front of his chest to slightly bow his head to show a little bit of formality. "I would like to sincerely apologize to you if ever Celestina Villarama right here has done anything inappropriate to you or anyone amongst your members," he said in a straightforward way.I raised a brow in
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVI was left wondering how I would be able to call Siege out in the woods when I couldn’t even figure out how I would be able to get out of this place without getting the attention of Lucas, who was still caught up in the momentum of seeking Kristoffer’s death bed. Ice wasn’t moving away from his spot; he’s most probably being hindered by Lucas himself from intervening."Call Siege while you still can, Celeste. You’re the last hope…" Kristoffer’s breathing was slower than the normal rate, which only shows how weakened he has become.I gazed above the skies and stared at the moon. I can’t properly explain how it was possible, but believe it or not, the moon itself turned back to how it was earlier—a crimson one. I gulped as I recalled the image of Siege inside my head. The alpha was still inside the same place; however, Kristoffer was no longer there. He was holding onto a small picture of a girl that was framed. It wasn’t literally a picture; it was more of a sk
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVPiles of wood were blocking my vision from seeing my dearest friend. My heart was throbbing, though it wasn’t due to amusement. "I’m scared," I uttered to myself as I crouched on the ground. Both of my hands were holding tight to my hair as I pulled it as hard as I could with my tiny fingers. "Where are you, Snow?" I asked in between my sobs. I had to close my eyes to sincerely hope for a miracle that he would show me out of the blue."Tina? I told you not to wander off on your own," Snow uttered as he grasped my wrists to gently remove my grip on my hair."S-Snow…" My tears burst out when I saw his concerned face, then I stepped forward to embrace him. I didn’t care if his shirt would get soaked with my overflowing tears.The only one that matters to me as of this moment is Snow. I’d never want to be separated from him until we grow older. ***"Celestina!" Ice shouted, and before he could have landed a blow on me, I immediately stepped sideways to avoid his
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVAll has been set in place. By now, I seriously have no other reason why I would still bother going back to the Crimson Moon Pack. Especially now that Ice has witnessed how I have been neglected by the alpha himself."What do you plan to do now? Lucas would definitely come to me in search of your whereabouts, then give you a justifiable punishment," Ice inquired as we were slowly approaching the pack house, as if there hadn't been an argument between us just a few minutes ago."It’s not like I have committed such a dreadful sin." I glared at him. "Aren’t you going to explain exactly what happened between you and the rest of the pack? It seems like I’m the only one who’s being left behind, completely clueless. Even Lucas knows something about you that no one else does," I said at the same time that I halted my movements, then crossed both of my arms below my chest.Ice neither stopped nor paused to glance in my direction. "Let’s go in, Celestina. Any conversatio
CELESTINA VILLARAMA’S POVSoon after Ice had recovered thanks to Ace, we returned to the main topic of our conversation as Ace was redirected over to his own turf. "Can I give her the simplest punishment that’s available?" Ice questioned, his tone full of curiosity but also a hint of compassion.Lucas shrugged his shoulders to imply that he didn’t care. "I believe that I don’t have to say the same thing twice, Ice," he said with a bored expression.Ice gave me a short peek before he sighed. "Then…" His eyes were glistening, which made me feel like he was trying to converse with me through his mind. However, the mind link was completely impossible for the two of us. "Celestina Villarama, I hereby appoint you as one of my slaves until the contract is revoked as part of the punishment that Alpha Lucas aspires to," he declared while his right hand was raised.I thought that it would be as feasible as that and that it was already over with a short message from Ice, but that wasn’t the end.
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVWith my fist that was formed like a ball, I breathed heavily as I finally opened the door that led me back to the alpha’s office. "Ice told me that you wanted to have a private talk with me." Just like what Ice said, the atmosphere around the whole room was completely different from usual.Lucas couldn’t have possibly placed wolfsbane in here, as it would also put his life in danger. "Take a seat. This is going to be a long story." Lucas finally broke the silence between us after quite a while.Even if I was confused about what story he was referring to, I obediently followed his order. He evaded my gaze, and no matter how many times I tried to establish eye contact, he just wouldn’t budge."Stop, Celestina Villarama," he coldly said before he sat on his swivel chair, opposite from where I was. "For starters, hold your necklace and call out for the moon goddess."I did as I was told, involuntarily. My hands moved on their own until I was holding the necklace t