Celine's POV : "No, this will be enough for me. " I told the maid who was serving me dinner. I had never felt the arrogance most royals felt when a servant was doing their work because at this moment I felt so embarrassed by just sitting on the chair and all of them serving me the delicious food.Alpha Tyrion had not returned to the chamber after he took me to his room. His chamber was filled with his seductive yet dangerous Cologne and my wolf was thrown on edge every time we came in contact with his shirts hanging in the closet as we took one of it out. After I was done with dinner, I decided to take a shower and change into something more comfortable. Belinay had pushed me with her emotional torture to wear Alpha's huge over sized shirt because according to her reasoning it would be really arrogant on our part to call the maids again for a simple reason. I couldn't just keep denying her everything and finally forced myself to choose one of the white shirts he had hanged in the c
Celine's POV :I covered my head with the blanket when the sharp sunlight fell on my face. My thighs were sore and my mouth felt dry as if I had been breathing with my lips parted. It wasn't until I felt a heavy hand on my waist, I jerked back from the sleep. Alpha Tyrion was sleeping with his one leg all over my body and his hard erection poking me in the belly. The night turned fresh in my head as I recalled how he had watched me doing something which should be the most secretive thing in my life. I hated the fact that I had to show him my face today. 'Don't be so embarrassed. He loved last night too. ' Belinay teased me. 'I will try to look invisible in front of him today. ' I muttered and quietly put his hand away on the pillow beside him. Without making any noise, I rushed to the bathroom and cleaned myself. As I made eye contact with my own reflection, a sweet feeling dropped in my belly. I could still feel his lips moving on too of my mouth and his hands searching for every
Celine's POV :Belinay was trying her hardest to recall about those eyes of Lycan King Calle but it was not coming to her senses somehow. Maybe it was just a coincidence, I tried to reason myself with the fact. His eyes, a light shade of red, and outlined with green, had something peculiar about them. It was almost ethereal, as if he didn't belong here. He was out of this plain world and the powers surrounding it. "Stop running your mind like that. It gets to exhaustion and you will not have anything answered at all. " He spoke and I almost jumped because I was so deep in my thoughts that I had forgotten about my surrounding altogether. I stammered, " Thank you for welcoming us. " I carefully looked behind to find Alpha Tyrion talking to the beta and his eyes were fixed on me as he watched the Lycan King taking me into the pack. It was surprising for both of us because he had not acknowledged Alpha Tyrion once and was being too comfortable with me. Lycan King Calle smiled, " I h
Celine's POV :"What the f*ck is wrong with him? " Alpha Tyrion roared when we were alone again. He ran his hand in his hair and punched the wall behind him, leaving a huge hole. I was terrified of his erratic behavior in the Lycan's palace because it would draw attention to us and might not work in his favor."I think the Lycan king has the authority to decide the rules for the competition. " I added and it irritated him further.He scoffed," But it was never a rule in the past. "I sighed and nervously cleared my throat," Rules change, Alpha."Alpha Tyrion glared at me with his jaw clenched angrily, "Aren't you supporting him too much?"His eyes accused me of something that never even crossed my mind and I felt immense discomfort as Alpha Tyrion took me in a tight embrace all of a sudden. His body pushed me into the wall and my heart beat against his chest. I wanted to get away from him but he used his arms to block my exit from both sides. I was trapped by him and the wall from all
Celine's POV :"Are you alright? " I asked her because she had begun to hyperventilate. Her chest puffed with the lack of oxygen and she took sharp breaths to calm herself down. "Sorry, I thought you were hurt. " She answered, getting back to normal. I frowned as the confusion dawned on me even more than before. Her eyes reflected some sort of secret which made me attracted to know whatever it was. "Why would I be hurt? The competition hasn't started yet. " I chuckled a little. As I gazed intently into the Luna Queen's eyes, I heard her voice resonate with a profound sense of wisdom and urgency."My dear, you must exercise caution," the queen warned, her words reverberating through the ethereal chamber. "Life is a labyrinth of unforeseen trials, and you must always be prepared to confront them head-on."I couldn't help but feel a chill run down my spine as I absorbed the gravity of the queen's words. Renowned for her unparalleled power and foresight, the Luna Queen had never spoke
Celine's POV :I had to control my lustful desires even though I could feel the erection of Alpha Tyrion poking me in the thigh. I could barely manage acting normal when his hands roamed over my back. "Are you comfortable? " He asked, whispering in my ear. I nodded and gulped down the juice which was served to us by the maids. The Luna Queen was watching me from time to time but somehow she acted as if we hadn't talked in the chamber ever. I too didn't make any advancements to her and peacefully cherished the moment of love with my mate. The Lycan King Calle was around the corner and Maya was almost keeping him in his limit. By now, one thing was clear in my head which was that the king had no good intentions towards me. In fact, he seemed to be a very dangerous and creepy man who didn't leave any chance to get near me. But he didn't try to even introduce himself to the other Lunas. Not even Ava. Something strange was going on around me and I was scared to find out one day why it
Celine's POV :I frantically ran away in the corridor and collided with none other than the Lycan king. He touched my arms and rubbed the back of his hand on my cheek as concern clouded his face. "Why are you out of breath, my dear? " He asked, " Is there something troubling you? " His skin felt cold against my cheek and I couldn't look into his deep questioning eyes. Somehow, he had come closer to me within a few seconds and was already invading my private space. "It's nothing, Lycan king. I just spilled a little juice on my gown. " I managed to say under his deep stare. He gasped, " You need to hurry up then. We don't want the juice to leave a mark. " I wanted to tell him that I would manage everything on my own and that I didn't like how he was always there when I never wanted him. But, because of my low status and anxiety I couldn't utter a single word and aimlessly followed him around. Instead of using the common washroom, he took me to his special chamber. " I think I will
Celine's POV :The night was fresh in my mind as I got ready for the first day of the competition. I was still in confusion as to be if I should be happy that my mate was getting possessive for me or the fact that the king knew about my parents and he was the only one who could reveal The Secret to me. I had pulled my hair into a long French braid and war the armour set which was provided to all of us by the maids early in the morning. In the belt area, there was space for keeping a sword, a dagger and an extra pouch for other stuff. 'We are ready. ' Belinay announced. We had to get to the pack training building by 7:00 AM and it was already 6:50 so I hurriedly got out of the chamber. Ava was wearing the same set of armour but in a different shade of green and her eyes looked puffy from lack of sleep and maybe crying all night. But as soon as she saw me, her demeanor changed again and the mean girl look flashed across her face. "Bi*ch, I am excited to show you your place. I feel
Celine's POV : The scent of wet mud was the first thing which brought me back from the unconscious state. As I opened my eyes, I found myself staring at a wall and a lamp which was hung on it. I looked around myself and realised I was locked inside some sort of dungeon. My hands were tied behind my back and when I tried to shift, I fell a sharp pain in my body. 'I can't do anything now. The bitch betrayed us! ' Belinay roared but her voice just came out as a whisper since she was too hurt to speak. 'Did she use wolfsbane on us? ' I asked, horrified. 'Yes, not only this but she has gotten me under a spell which is Sucking out all my powers! ' She cried out in pain. With a lot of force, I roughly pulled the chains from my hands but an electric shock passed through my body, making me fall on my stomach. This was useful and I couldn't find anything else to get out of here. But why did Aunt Emerald do it? She was my mom's sister who suffered the same fate as her. Did Calle manipulat
Celine's POV :'Whatever or whoever it is, we need to wait. Remember, we promised Alpha Tyrion about sharing everything first. ' Belinay was right and I was not going to respond back to the voice. And for the stranger mind link, it had to be Calle. There was no one who would go to certain lengths to make me feel insecure of my big day. 'You don't need to be worried about it anymore. I am never going to hide anything from him. 'I heard a soft knock on the door and two maids entered with their heads bowed down and face lit up with a smile. They were in our ancient traditional attire especially designed for the crowning day. "We bow down to the Luna and ask for her permission to take her to the crowning ceremony. " I felt a smile spreading on my lips. They were so delighted to have said that royal sentence almost content that they got to be a part of it. A part of my life. "Yes, please. " With both of them on my either sides, I walked to the palace royalty chamber which was decora
Celine's POV : It took my brain a few seconds to register the statement and then the reality hit me. The crowd had gathered around the well and I could hear Ava's sounds of crying for help. Before I could go and save her, I saw Alpha Jonathan himself standing at the boundary of the well and he jumped in to help her out. "Dad... " She said, in a half conscious state. "Why did you think I will just let you die? You could have once talk to me. Even after all the mistakes you did, I have always forgiven you. Haven't I? " "I didn't know how I could survive without your support. I felt like being lost in the darkness. " She cried again. Alpha Jonathan hugged her more, " Let's go to the pack. I will take care of you. I don't want to lose my daughter because of silly people and their stupid lives. " As I stood there, my gaze fixed upon the retreating figures of Ava and her father, Alpha Jonathan, a wave of anger passed through me. They were the sole reason for everyone's mi
Celine's POV : Alpha Tyrion was coming my way as I mind-linked with him. In all this mess, he looked so tired and a little frustrated. The anger in my head calmed down as I saw him. "Just arranged the guards on the borders. What do you want to discuss, love? " He asked, his hands running down my back. I melted into his soft touch, " Nothing. I just wanted to see you. " I lied because if I had told him about the dungeon he would be leaving for the woods and inspect the place himself. But right now, he needed rest and sleep. After I had gone missing and got trapped in the hidden room, he had been worried about me without thinking of his own health. "Is that all? Why do I feel like that you are hiding something from me again? " He asked, running his hand in my hair. I sighed, " I am definitely not hiding anything from you ever again but right now I don't want to discuss it. Both of us need some good rest and I have missed you so much. " I wrapped my hands around him in a tight emb
Celine's POV :"I am your daughter and you're my mother. You have suffered enough now. " I said, hugging her back. Aunt planted a kiss on my forehead, " You shouldn't wait any longer. I want to see you as the crowned Queen of the kingdom. " I took a deep breath, shaking my head at her emotional request again. I could not explain to her or to anyone what I felt inside knowing that I still could not find about my mother and uncle. Wearing and accepting the throne would only make me more depressed. " I want to know about them. At least a little information... " Aunt closed her eyes and covered her face with palms. I could see her beginning to get a little angry at me now. She must be frustrated by my constant wish to go deep down the secrets which were held from me. "Celine,... " I interrupted, " At least let me know about the skeleton in the dungeon. It looked like that it had been there for ages and it also had a huge red ring. I have already sent the ring to the Royal elders so
Celine's POV :I wanted to slap him again but the queen stopped me as she glared at him. But as a shameless monster he was, Calle didn't hide his excitement. The elders of the pack stood in unison and one of them cleared his throat. "That can be decided later but we don't think a war is what we need. First of all, we need to clear some misunderstanding to the pack so please corporate with us. " He said. "Yes, I want the best for everyone. " I answered. The elder stood in the centre of the pack members as they all surrounded him curiously. They had been whispering to each other trying to make sense of everything because it was two difficult for them to understand that I was the daughter of their late queen. "As we all know now, Luna Celine, the mate of Alpha Tyrion, is the princess of the pack. I want to go back in the past and start from where all this is related. She was lost when she was a child after she was born in the woods because the King and Queen threw her mother out to h
Celine's POV : Anger ran through my veins like molten fire as I stormed towards Lycan Calle, my steps fueled by a burning rage. The disbelief and shock on the faces of the queen and the pack members did not deter me. I needed answers, and I needed them now.Without hesitation, I raised my hand and delivered a resounding slap across Calle's face. The sound echoed through the air, a sharp crack that clearly gave the reflection of my fury. His head jerked to the side, and silence settled like a heavy blanket upon the onlookers.Alpha Tyrion stood beside me, his presence radiating anger and strength. His low, menacing growl filled the space, a warning to anyone who dared to interfere. I could feel his true support, his primal instincts aligning with my own.I grabbed Lycan Calle by the collar of his shirt, my grip tight and unyielding. My voice, filled with a combination of pain and seething rage, erupted from within me. "Why did you kill my mother? Why?" I screamed, my teeth clenching
Alpha Tyrion's POV : 'She had promised to not go anywhere without telling me. ' I told Sabre who was growing restless with each passing moment. 'Are you sure no one forced her to go anywhere with him? ' He growled. My fists clenched angrily and I snarled knowing who was behind all this. As the mated bond was marked between us, it was my responsibility to protect my mate, Celine, from any harm that may befall her. But now, as I searched frantically through the pack's territory, my suspicions weighed heavily on my mind. Lycan Calle, he would be doing everything in his power to create distance between us. And he was back in the pack after going missing for more than two days. I should have known he would do something to her. I knew he was capable of doing something to harm her. Every fiber of my being yearned to find her, to ensure her safety.I made my way to his meeting hall because he had been trying to build protections around the kingdom for not letting anyone cross into the bo
Celine's POV : As I pressed myself against the cold, damp wall, the muffled sounds of footsteps and voices echoed in the distance. Panic coursed through my veins, urging me to find a hiding place, to escape the prying eyes of the guards who will take me to Calle for coming here. And so, in a moment of desperation, I had stumbled further more upon this hidden tunnel, a secret passage concealed behind the old walls of the ancient pack house. It was just my random luck that I had found this secret passage because in no way anyone would have ever considered this wild thought by looking at the wall. 'The sound was coming from here. But i can't hear it now. ' Belinay said, reminding me of the reason why we had been here in the first place. I was scared for a brief moment because the closed walls give me the feeling that I was going to be suffocated here and would never be found. But as I stood here, engulfed in darkness, a flicker of curiosity ignited within me. The tunnel stretched o