~Celine ~ After these words fell out of my mouth, I looked to the side and saw Ethan standing in front of the door, with a betrayed look on his face. “What have you done, Celine?!” Kiara yelled in my head. “What are you even talking about?” My father asked, with his hand still hung in the air, ready to throw the punch anyway. “Just let him go, okay? We will talk about it in the house.” I answered, trying so hard to not look at Alpha Kilhan’s face. “You can’t just expect me to let go of someone that did this to my face!” He smacked, pushing Alpha Kilhan off. Immediately he was off his hand, I let out a relieved sigh. “Lock him up.” I heard my father say as he turned around. “And you, come with me. I want to hear what the hell you have to say.” I gulped hard as I watched him enter the house. I turned to look at Kilhan and saw my father’s men got a hold of him already and dragged him away, alongside his pack members. Letting out a deep breath, I walked to the door, where Ethan wa
~Alpha Kilhan~ Pulling my shirt off my body, I fell weakly to the ground of the cell I was locked in. My chest was bleeding and in severe pain. I tore a long part of my shirt and molded it into a thick fabric, which I pressed against my chest. I groaned loudly, grabbing onto the floor in agony.While I was nursing my wound, I heard footsteps approaching, and when I looked up to see who it was, it happened to be her. The last person I wanted to see. I looked away and continued to press the cloth against my bleeding chest. “Alpha Kilhan.” She called, but I refused to look at her anymore. The next thing I heard was the gate opening. I furrowed my brows and looked up to see that she had the key to the locks. “What the hell are you doing?” I asked as I tried to stand up, but she hurried into the cell and squatted in front of me. Just then, I noticed the box in her hand. “You shouldn’t move.” She uttered, staring at my chest. “Go away. Does your father know you’re here? I guess not.
~Celine~ Immediately I woke up, I freshened up, breastfed my son, and headed to the kitchen. I couldn’t wait to prepare breakfast for Kilhan and take it to him. Last night, I had to feed him because he couldn’t hardly lift his hand. ‘I wouldn’t mind doing the same again this morning.’ While I was wearing the apron, I heard someone walk into the kitchen. I looked back and saw it was my father and the boy that came with Kilhan. Then I remembered I didn't know who he was yet. In my father’s arms was my son, holding onto him peacefully. “What are you doing in the kitchen, Celine? The maids will prepare breakfast.” Alpha Darius uttered, moving closer to me. “I know, but this is for Alpha Kilhan. I prefer to do it myself.” I answered, and he heaved a sigh. “Well, we’ll talk about that later. Have you met Charles?” He asked, pointing to the young man who stood quietly at the kitchen door. “No, I haven’t,” I answered, and he waved at him to move closer. “Here. This is Charles, my son
~Celine~ Watching Ethan leave made my heart ache, but there was nothing I could do about it. He had been such a good friend to me, and the best I could do was be happy for him. While I sat in my room, feeding Kendrick, there was a knock on my door. “Celine?” I heard a feminine voice call my name. I creased my brows and looked at the door. “Who is it?” “It’s me, Ashley.” She answered, making me scoff. “What do you want?” I asked in a cold tone, carefully placing Kendrick on his bed before heading to the door. “I just want to talk to you, Celine.” She answered, and before I said anything else, I opened the door. “But I don’t want to talk to you,” I answered. “I know you hate me because of what I did to your mother, but can you at least let me explain?” She asked, and I scoffed again, moving away from the door after leaving it open. “I should let you explain why you had to be with your sister’s husband of all men? Of course. Explain. I want to hear what you have to say.” I utt
~Celine~“… and you think this is going to work?” I asked, looking at Ashley fearfully. “It should. At least, we have to try.” She answered, and I heaved a sigh and nodded. “And what about Charles? Are you going to tell him about it now?” I asked, and she nodded. “We have to tell him. But I’d prefer you told him yourself.” “What? Why?” “Charles believes you hate him, Celine. Why would he want to risk his life for someone that hates him? You two have to develop a relationship with each other. I mean… you’re siblings.” She answered, and I gulped hard. “I don’t hate him, Ashley. I just didn’t expect to find out I had a younger brother in such a way. I wasn’t prepared.” “I know, Celine. Charles is a very understanding man. I bet he’d understand if you talk to him.” She convinced me, and I nodded. If I had to be close to my stepbrother to get Kilhan out of here, I’d gladly do it. “I’ll talk to him,” I uttered firmly. I grabbed Kendrick from inside his cradle and placed him on my
~Alpha Kilhan~ I was lying on the bed in the cell when I heard someone approaching. At first, I thought it was Celine, but I was surprised to see her father, Alpha Darius Gomez. “You seem to be doing well.” I heard him say as I got up from the bed. He opened the gate to the room I was in and stepped in. “Your little drama can’t kill me. I’m an Alpha too, remember?” I asked courageously as I stood up. “You should be thankful my daughter got involved at the right time or you wouldn’t be alive today.” He scoffed, moving closer to the gate. “And at least I’d be glad that I didn’t leave your horrible face without harm on my deathbed,” I answered with gritted teeth. My response pulled a chuckle from him, and he nodded with a smirk. “I don’t have time for this, so I need you to listen well. You’re not dead right now because of a reason best known to me. And I know very well you don’t want to die now, so we are going to strike a deal.” He uttered, causing me to immediate
~Celine~ It’s been two days since my father killed Kilhan. I had locked myself in my room ever since. I refused to eat or talk to anyone except my son. I’d hold him in my hand and cry for the house, apologizing to him for not helping his father before he got killed by his grandfather. He wasn’t even given a chance to know he had a son. Sometimes, I’d dream about Kilhan holding me and Kendrick in his arms. Of course, it was only a dream. I hated my father even more, and like before, I wanted to run away like I’ve always done. This was the height of it, and I didn’t want to be anywhere close to him. “How do you think his mother is going to feel right now, Kendrick?” I muttered, staring at him as he slept peacefully in his cradle. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I carefully caressed Kendrick’s cheeks. I needed to do something. I needed to get Kendrick away from my father, but I wasn’t sure how. I moved away from his cradle to the window and looked outside. The moon was slowly turn
~Alpha Kilhan~ Getting to my compound, I deeply breathed in its air, recalling every memory I had had in this compound. I couldn’t help but imagine what would have happened if Alpha Darius succeeded in killing me. ‘I'd never have seen this house again. And who would have taken over as Alpha??’ I wondered. “Drex, of course,” I answered loudly, heaving another sigh before I began to approach the house.As I moved closer and my guards saw it was me, they lifted your voices, called out my name, and began to howl. I was happy to see them too. My pack members ran out of the house at the sound of the guards’ voices and when they saw me. They all went on one knee, lowering their heads. A wide smile curved up my lips as my eyes moved from one person to another, from guards to pack members. ‘Only one person made it possible. And that was Celine. I owe her.’ I thought, moving even closer to the door. “I missed y’all so much,” I uttered, and they all stood up and ran towards me, throwing
~Celine~ After Two Years “Kendrick!” I called out as he ran out of the room. I sprang to my feet and ran out of the room to grab him, only for me to see that Kilhan had grabbed him already. “Haa.” I sighed. “He’s so fast for a two-year-old,” I muttered, shaking my head tiredly. “Well, he is my son, of course, he’s going to be faster and stronger than any other child. I can’t wait for him to start running faster than this.” Kilhan responded while Kendrick chuckled in his arms. “Time is all you need. Now, can you please get him away from me so I can rest?” I asked with a smile, planting a kiss on Kilhan and Kendrick’s cheeks. “Right,” Kilhan answered and turned to leave. “Mama,” Kendrick called, waving at me as Kilhan started to walk away. “I love you, baby,” I responded, blowing him a kiss before heading back into the room. I got into the room and slammed into the bed. I lay flat on my back as I stared at the ceiling. About a year ago, before Kendrick turned one, Kilhan and
~Charles~ The Next DayWe all stood under black umbrellas as the rain drizzled. In front of us was a priest conducting Mrs Anna’s funeral. Kilhan ordered that his late mother be buried in the compound so she’s always close to home. He needed that warmth. At my right stood Celine, holding onto Kilhan tightly. Sadness was evident on their faces. One of his men held up an umbrella for them. I kept a straight face, adjusting my black shirt and tie as I watched them put her casket into the ground. “Are you okay?” Caesar asked softly, and I nodded, keeping my eyes on the casket. “Yes, I am. Thank you.” I answered. He was the one holding up the umbrella for both of us. I wanted him to stay back at the house, but he insisted that he come with me. His exact words were “I am coming with you, Alpha Charles. I’ll be ready to protect you if anything happens.” Soon, Kilhan, Celine, and his pack members moved forward to pour sand on her casket before it was covered. All this while, I took g
~Alpha Kilhan~ Panting hard, I began to break into the rooms one after the other, leaving Charles and Drex to deal with the men who were watching and guarding the place. I stormed into the fifth room, and what I saw made my eyes widen in terror. Celine sat on a chair and behind her was a man, who had a knife placed against her ear. There was blood slowly flowing from her ear, letting me know he was starting to hurt her. Immediately he saw I was in the room, he moved the knife to her neck. “Take one more step and that is the end. Even though you kill me, I have nothing to lose.” He uttered, pressing the sharp part of the knife against her skin. He pressed it so hard that she winced in pain while she stared at me with her teary eyes. “Kilhan.” She called softly. “Don’t you dare speak, woman!” He yelled, pressing the knife against her skin ever harder. “Hey!” I put my hands forward, hoping he would stop. “Tell me what you want. I’ll give you anything. Just let them go.” I uttere
~Celine~ “Hmmm!” I groaned as my head felt too heavy for my neck to carry. “Hmm.” Though I opened my eyes, I saw total darkness. I tried to move, but I realized that I couldn’t move. I couldn’t move my hands and legs. I tried to open my mouth to speak, but there was a barrier in my mouth too. “Hmmmm!” I moaned loudly again as I remembered what happened before I blacked out. ‘Kendrick!’ I yelled in my head as I began to struggle with my restraints. “Struggling isn’t going to help you.” I heard a distant voice, and before I knew it, I felt someone pull the blindfold bag off my head. The barrier in my mouth was also loosened The bright light in the room stung my eyes, causing me to squint painfully. “Who the hell are you?! Where is my son??!” I yelled with my eyes still closed. The bright white light was directly set in front of me, so when I tried to open my eyes, I saw nothing behind the lights. “It’s so nice to see you again, Jessica.” The voice drew closer, and when then, a
~Alpha Kilhan~ “Thank you so much for coming,” I uttered with a wide smile, slightly bowing to my mother’s friends. “Please enjoy the party,” I added, before walking away. I raised my head and looked around, scanning the living room for Celine but she was nowhere to be found. While I moved further away from the guests, about to start a thorough search for Celine, I saw Charles running down the stairs, panting heavily. I creased my brows and took long strides toward the stairs. As soon as our eyes met, I watched him struggle with trying to keep his composure. “Come with me.” He whispered as soon as he got down the stairs. He turned a turn to the right and I followed after him, with the guards following closely. “What’s going on? Where is Celine and Kendrick?” I asked, taking a glance around to make sure people weren’t watching. “They are nowhere to be found.” He responded with gritted teeth. “What are you talking about?? She was here with you minutes ago!” “Lower your voice!
~Celine~ ~After Three Months~ “Oh no! Kendrick!” I yelled in frustration, staring at him in disbelief. “What? Why are you yelling at him like that?” Betty answered with a frown on her face, moving closer to me and taking him from me. “I just finished bathing and cleaning him up, only for him to poop and mess up his diapers again! The party had long started and I haven’t even shown my face because of him.” I muttered. “Hey, you can’t tell him not to poop when he wants, okay? If it’s about you showing your face to the party, then go. I’ll clean him up and bring him down.” Betty responded, smiling widely at Kendrick. She raised him in the air, still smiling widely at him, and he smiled back at her. I heaved a sigh and nodded. “Are you sure? You shouldn’t miss the fun too. I can quickly clean him up.” “Celine, I’m fine. I can take care of him. You should greet the guests. You're Luna, remember? Plus, I think Kendrick likes me more today.” She uttered, and Kendrick let out another
~Alpha Kilhan~“Alpha Kilhan!” I heard someone call my name from outside the door, causing me to look in its direction. “Who is there?” “It’s Drex. Your mother wants to see you and it’s pretty urgent. Told her you are trying to rest, but she insisted.” “Argh.” I groaned, heaving a sigh. “I’ll join her soon. Thank you.” I dragged myself out of the bed and sat up, letting out another tired sigh. I have been so busy with business these past few days that I hardly have time for myself, and to my greatest surprise, Celine seems to be cool with that. Right now, I believe she cares about Kendrick and her friendship with Betty more than us. I was happy everything was peaceful but I really miss her. Actually, I miss her every day. The very next minute she leaves my side, I’m missing her already. Feeling like a young man in love, I walked to my closet to get a casual outfit. I picked a green shirt and a pair of jeans, put them on, and headed out to see my mother. Walking down the hallwa
~Charles~ Sitting in front of the computer, my mouth parted in a wide yawn as I reached for the coffee cup next to my hand. If I counted correctly, I already spent three hours in the private room, with my eyes fixed on the screen non-stop. I just understood why my late father never left this room. After taking a large gulp from the coffee cup, I took a glance away from the screen to place the cup back on the table, only for me to look up and see that the computer had gone off. “What the hell is wrong with this thing?” I muttered in frustration. It was the second time in three hours that it had gone off and it was beginning to piss me off. I had to call Ceaser both times to make it start working again, but this time, I was going to do it myself. I watched him closely both times. ‘I can do this.’ I stood up and pushed my chair back. I stared at the wire and socket he touched and nodded, assuring myself. I knelt in front of the junction box and picked up the wires. Recalling how h
~Unknown~ Getting out of my towel, I lay flat on the bed fully naked. The breeze coming in from my windows and touching my skin was the best feeling ever. I let out a deep sigh and stared at the ceiling. ‘This would be the perfect time for Betty to be here, laying next to me.’ I thought with a wide smile on my face. It’s been almost two weeks since we last saw each other. After leaving here, she didn’t call or text. And I can’t do the same. She warned me several times not to reach out first as this could be dangerous for both of us. But now, I really want to text her and tell her how much I miss and love her. I can’t just wait for this whole plan to be over and then we can finally be together. While I fantasized about the perfect happily ever after ahead of us, a message popped into my phone, jolting me out of my thoughts. I hastily sprang to my feet to reach for my phone. I recognized that sound perfectly. Anytime it sounded, I knew it was Betty texting. I grabbed my phone an