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:"We are not just going to run into the woods and let everything put on our luck. " Alpha Tyrion said once he noticed my despair, " I will formulate a proper plan and strategy. We just need to follow that. Believe me, it's not that difficult. " I could only hope that this challenge would not be so difficult for me because Alpha Tyrion was a pretty good match for those beasts. "Will they attack us? " I asked. "Do you think any shifter will come to a kingdom on his or her own? They will try their best to not get caught but we don't have to hurt them. " He said. Beta Remy gave us twenty minutes to plot and frame a plan for the task. Alpha Tyrion and I, went to sit in a quiet corner where he took a small notepad and a pen. He drew the map of the forest and marked the danger points. "See, this is the map of the woods. I have marked the areas where the shifters usually roam. " He said. I was amazed to by the knowledge he had about the woods and this whole kingdom. That's
Celine's POV: The grass pierced in my back and arms and the twigs stuck in my hair. She wasn't stopping anywhere and I couldn't shift either because she had kept my neck in her jaws and I couldn't connect with my wolf. Finally, she threw me against a huge tree and roared before shifting to human form. I rubbed my hands and dusted off the clothes. With my injured arm, I pushed myself up to stand on the ground. She was standing on the rock and mocking me struggling with pain. "Get up, Luna. Or shall I ask the slaves to help you up? " I clenched my jaw and got up with a growl coming out of my chest. She was amazed and excited too. A predator that's what she was. She only loved to compete and hunt. "Why did you do this to me? " I asked angrily. She gritted her teeth, " Because you wolves think you own the woods. The shifter world too. Didn't you read the warning when entering the forest? It's a no man's land. Your stupid competition and challenge isn't going to be entertained under
Celine's POV:Ava, Alpha Kristian, Lycan king and Queen, Beta Remy, the elders and even Alpha Tyrion waited for my answer because everyone was curious and shocked that all the shifters had joined me back to the borders. I couldn't tell them what the Lioness told me in the woods because it might be wrong and I didn't want to be at danger of anything by giving the greedy wolves an idea that I might have a weird power to attract the shifters. "I helped the lioness in the woods and she decided to help me by coming here with her friends. " I told them, most importantly to Alpha Tyrion who nodded to my answer even though he knew the truth was different. The silence still loomed over everyone and Zayra raised her brows in confusion. I blinked twice without anyone noticing me and she gave me a slight nod. "Yes, this Luna is right. I was trapped in a net and she helped me instead of hurting me. I am grateful to her. " Zayra muttered without any interest. Alpha Tyrion held my arm and gave
Celine's POVThe guards had been called later when they heard the noises inside the chamber. Alpha Tyrion was still holding me when the Queen and Lycan king entered the room. The Queen looked horrified when she saw the dead body of the rogue on the floor. "What happened here? Are you hurt? " She asked, crying and holding my hand. I shook my head, " No, Alpha Tyrion came and saved me. " She took a sigh of relief and as the maids cleaned the bloodied floor, I saw Alpha Tyrion talking to Beta Remy about the security breach in the Luna chambers. Lycan king was quite all this time and he checked the window and door for any clue. "She was just trying to steal the jewels from the Lunas because we found the bag of diamonds in the closet. She was trying to steal here too but Luna Celine walked in. There is no danger in the kingdom. All the borders are secured. " Alpha Tyrion listened to Beta Remy yet his face was hard and brows furrowed. "But you do realize that this was dangerous. " Alph
Celine's POV: The moon cast its ethereal glow over the corridor as I made my way through the long doorway filled with ancient pictures. My heart raced with anticipation as I approached the grand hall of the Lycan kingdom. It was dark there and not a single guard in sight too. I felt uncomfortable coming here with Lycan king but I had come seeking answers about my mother, a woman whose absence had haunted me for as long as I could remember.As I entered the hall, I was met with an imposing picture of a figure seated upon a grand throne. It was the previous king, a formidable Lycan ruler known for his power and wisdom. His silver mane cascaded down his broad shoulders, and his piercing blue eyes held a hint of both sorrow and authority even in the lifeless painting. Approaching the king, I respectfully bowed my head. "Please,tell me," I began, my voice filled with a mix of determination and trepidation. "I have always wanted to find about my parents but there was no one who could tell
*The Trial of Courage and Teamwork*I cried myself to sleep last night, thinking and trying to forget the hurt on Alpha Tyrion's face as I had said those mean words to him. My heart ached for forgiveness and his warmth. But the truth was, he didn't even know I was his mate. He didn't love me. He had made it clear to me long time ago. Belinay was on edge too after the incident with the Lycan king. She was one of those wolves who considered their modesty and character at the top and nothing could faze her down. But the way Lycan king had made her uncomfortable and manipulated us into a kiss was what troubling both of us. I placed the dagger in its place and did my braid before going out of the chamber. It was challenge day again and we needed to work in coordination to win the task. I didn't even know how I was going to make eye contact with Alpha Tyrion. All the Alphas were waiting for their mates outside the chambers, but I couldn't find Alpha Tyrion in the queue. Ava surely was ha
Celine's POV : Returning to Alpha Tyrion's side, I unlocked his cage, the heavy door swinging open. Yet, as I stepped out, he remained silent, his emotions concealed behind a mask of indifference.My heart sank, the weight of his aloofness pressing upon me. But I refused to let it deter me. I walked towards him, my voice filled with a mix of determination and vulnerability."Alpha, we did it," I said, my words tinged with hope. "We faced the challenges together, and we succeeded. "His guarded facade wavered, his gaze meeting mine, a hint of vulnerability seeping through. "Celine, you are not an omega. You are something different..." he murmured, his voice laced with uncertainty. "But my feelings will never change for you. I never wanted you because you were special or could complete these tasks without any practice. You will always remain the same girl who was clueless about everything to me. " I nodded, my heart filled with a mix of understanding and determination. "I know,Alpha.
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