Killian’s POVI held her hand when she didn't move and led her out of the dining hall. I was pissed, pulling her as I walked, climbing the stairs, and swung the room’s door open. She stumbled in, and I closed the door, grabbing hold of both her hands. “What were you doing?” I asked, a little bit louder than I hoped. “What do you mean?” She replied. “Out there. With them?” Celeste batted her eyelashes and finally understood what I was saying. “Serving,” she answered. “Since when did I ever make you a maid?” I questioned. She pulled her hands, trying to get free. “I was just helping.”“Helping? I never asked you to. That's the maid's work!” I yelled. “I know, but…” she started. “I don't care. I don't want to see you there again,” my voice rocked coldly. Letting my grip loosen, she pulled back slightly. I watched her breath, her face turning red and she glared at me. “That's it!” She breathed. “I have had it with you, your stupid rules and dragging me down to hell!” She yelle
Killian's POV“Not now, Logan,” I replied through the mind-link.“Trust me, you're going to be surprised,” Logan responded.I ended the mind link and got up. I should ignore Logan and whoever the hell it was.“She's right here. Finish what you started,” my wolf whispered.Celeste seemed to have caught onto what I was thinking with my eyes fixed on her body. She chuckled lightly and pointed to the door. “You should get that.”I turned to look at the door, frustrated and Logan knocked again.“Don't tempt me, Logan!” I screamed in the mind link.
Celeste's POV:I felt the world turn, making me dizzy as I tried to sit up. Killian rushed to my side helping me up.My sight blurry the minute I raised my gaze.“Are you okay?” Kiliian whispered, holding my arm.“Yeah,” I responded calmly.My knees buckled as soon as I rose and I fell again. Killian was fast, catching me with his strong hands, steadying me.“What did you do to her?” Killian asked, his voice strangely deep and cold.“That wasn't me. It was her wolf,” Selene replied, acting
Selene's POVWalking out of the meeting hall had surprisingly made me feel better. It was good to see I had power over the werewolves. They wouldn't know what hit them.Killian had signed their death warrant. Four maids were waiting for me and the tallest, a young pretty lady, showed me the way. “Follow me,” she said. I didn't hesitate and let my bag drop to the floor. The maids stayed at both my sides, having a blank expression. The blonde maid picked it up, and I caught a silent hiss from her. I had just made an enemy. She wouldn't last a day with me. The only sound I could hear was my heels stepping on the floor. Something wasn’t right here. Their hands shook slightly as they opened the door leading to a different hallway. And then, I noticed. This wasn't the way to the rooms. Where the hell were they going?I stopped walking, and the maids halted, turning to look at me. “Where are we going?”“This isn't the way to the rooms,” I complained. They kept quiet, infuriating me. I
Selene’s POVThe moment I opened the door, I wore a practiced, sweet smile. A harmless expression. One that made the world lower its guard.She looked timid, with calm eyes. I glanced over at the tray in her hand and the plate of food covered on it. “Your food, Miss Selene,” she said softly. I stretched my hand, ready to take my food, when a wicked smirk appeared on her face. In one swift movement, she pulled the tray away and swung it towards my face. But I was ready, I had expected something like that. I didn't flinch, only moving my finger, and the air froze. “Foolish girl,” I said, and she gasped. She froze mid-motion. The tray remained in the air between us, and I stepped forwards slowly until my face was close to hers. She gulped, and I whispered into her ears. “I am a witch!”She groaned and widened her eyes in panic. I had her trapped in her body and moved my fingers again, controlling her to stand upright. “What are you doing?” She asked, but I kept moving around her
Celeste’s POVI grew tired of being alone and took Vanessa with me out to the garden. She looked around, smiling as she looked at the flowers. It was dark except for the lights from the bright bulbs. The cloud looked darker tonight, and I guessed it would rain, but it only stayed in one place. The thunder clapped, and I turned quickly in fear, cowering. Vanessa chuckled, holding me. “You're still scared of the thunder?” She asked. I tried to cover my shame and pulled away from her, clearing my throat and sniffing. “No, I'm not. I don't fear the thunder.”“I can see that,” she mocked, and we started laughing. My shoulder ached, but I refused to touch it. It had started the first moment the new moon arrived.“How are you?” Vanessa asked, looking at me. “I'm good,” I answered. “That's not what I meant. How are you? The pack and everything?” She asked. “I can't say I'm doing that great, or bad either. Killian protects me, but most times. I feel like a part of me is missing. I sti
Celeste's POV:Vanessa pulled my arm, snapping me from my thoughts. “Who is she?” She asked. “Some sorceress that's here to help me,” I answered. “She looks like she's going to make it worse,” Vanessa argued. “I know,” I answered. “Then?” Vanessa asked. “She got Killian to make her a deal,” I answered. Vanessa scoffed and grabbed my hand. I raised an eyebrow, confused. “Come. We're going to see what that witch is up to,” Vanessa said, pulling me with her into the packhouse. Once we got in, I froze. That hissing sound rang in my ears again, making me want to scream. “You came, perfect,” the voice breathed in my ears. Go away. Shut the hell up!“You should have known by now that I have telepathy. The wolves have it too. Don't fight it or you'll make it worse,” the voice hissed in my mind. I looked up to see Selene smiling at me and the mai
Killian’s POV Charlotte screamed, growling and snarled while holding her. She twisted like a mad possessed woman. “Charlotte, snap out of it! “ I said, using the mind link, but she wasn't listening. She didn't even react to my voice. “Charlotte! Your alpha commands you!” She growled, giving a bloody eerie scream. I frowned, tightening my lips into a straight line. Charlotte! I tried once more, but a loud screeching sound rang in my head. She screamed, her voice cracking with the heavy wind that suddenly came into the room, blowing the windows open. I didn't want to hurt her. I couldn't. She wasn't herself. “Charlotte,” I called, trying once more to reach her. She stopped, turning her gaze towards Celeste, her body contouring to the same way. Then her eyes darkened and glowed. “Oh my God,” Celeste gasped, and Charlotte roared. Vanessa began running towards Celeste as Charlotte roared. I felt my blood run cold, and she pulled away from my grip.
Killian’s POVBlood. I smelled it before I saw it, thick in the air, seizing my senses. As I entered the clearing, I spotted her right away. Celeste lay in Vanessa and Selene’s arms, limp, far too pale. Her breathing was slow and low.Vanessa and Selene saw me right away. Selene backed off but lingered close, torn between offering help to Celeste or keeping her distance. My wolf lunged forward, a low growl rumbling out of my throat.I changed back into a human. It was fast and painful as bones snapped and fur was lost, but I hardly noticed. A maid hurried up, eyes down, holding jeans. I grabbed the jeans, feeling anger simmer just under my skin. As soon as I was buttoned, I stormed up to them, fury surging within.“What happened?” My voice had been so sharp and cutting.Vanessa began to speak, but I did not want explanations. My rage focused on Selene like a hunter. I reached out, grabbed her by the neck, and lifted her off the ground. A loud crack sounded as her back hit a tree, leav
Killian’s POV“Or? What? You'll kill me,” I said, and scoffed. “Better start now!”She leaned closer and whispered. “I don't like killing today. Think about my offer, are you interested?”I glanced at her, not raking my eyes off her for a second, and asked. “What do you want?”Joan stood in front of me, her lips curling into a knowing smile. “That’s what I wanted to hear,” she said, her voice dripping with satisfaction.She turned and walked to a table. I heard some keys clanking against each other. Was she really going to do it? She walked back to me with a smile and spoke calmly. “Remember, no funny business.”I didn’t respond, but she kept her gaze and I finally nodded. I also kept my eyes on her, calculating every possible angle. The walls came in around us, the air heavy with something nameless. The smell of damp stone and blood hung in the air, a testament to the fact that I had stepped into the lion’s den, and that the lioness before me was the one with the power.She spun an
Killian’s POVThe pain in my ribs was sharp and constant. My shirt was torn and soaked with blood. It was warm against my skin.The air was filled with the smell of my blood and sweat and probably the old cell. It reeked of death and suffering. I wanted to puke myself every time I inhaled it. My arms were tired from being tied, but I made myself stay still.Joan stood beyond the rusted bars, watching me. Her face didn’t show what she was thinking, but she looked like she was in control, even with the dim light flickering above. Her face had lines that spoke of her experiences, yet there was something unnatural about her.Crazy woman. Crazy brother and maybe a crazy
Killian’s POVPain shot through my wrists as I pulled at the steel handcuffs, but they wouldn't budge. The cuffs cut into my skin, causing a burning sensation, while the effects of the gas left me feeling weak and off-balance.Gradually, my vision cleared, revealing the cold concrete floor, old, rusted chains fixed into the walls, and Sam standing in front of me, a smug grin on his face.Sam laughed as he paced back and forth. "You always thought you were untouchable, big brother. But look at you now... trapped like an animal in a cage." His voice was full of satisfaction.I clenched my teeth. "Having fun, Sam?" I asked in an even voice, trying to hide the anger boiling inside me.Sam let out a soft laugh, pulled a chair closer, and sat down with a victorious air. "You really don’t understand, do you? This is more than just capturing you. It’s about breaking your spirit."I moved my fingers, testing the strength of the cuffs. "Do you think these chains can keep me here forever?"Sam's
Celeste’s POVVanessa kept fighting without stopping."Please, guys, let's not fight," I pleaded. "Let's talk and sort this out."But they ignored me, only paying attention to each other.The forest was filled with the noise of their fierce battle. Growls echoed through the air as Vanessa attacked Selene. Vanessa's black fur stood on end, and her golden eyes were full of fury. She moved like the wind, her claws and teeth flashing with incredible speed and power. The ground shook with every strike she landed.Selene barely had time to react. Quickly, she raised her hands and summoned a glowing shield of energy just in time to block Vanessa's sharp claws. Sparks flew when the claws hit the shield, but the force still pushed Selene backward.Vanessa was relentless in her attack.She gave Selene no time to recover as she lunged again, even faster and stronger, driven by sheer anger. Her claws sliced through the air, missing Selene by mere inches because Selene managed to teleport away jus
Celeste’s POVThe sun was blazing in the afternoon sky, sending strong beams through the trees. The forest felt alive, and the rustling leaves seemed to cheer as we walked.The heat stuck to my skin as I stood in the clearing, trying to catch my breath, my body aching from many failed tries.“Again,” Selene's voice cut through the heavy air.I clenched my fists in frustration. My heart was racing as I tried to reach the wolf spirit inside me that wouldn’t respond. I felt it stir for a moment, but then something pushed back from the inside, rejecting me.A sharp pain burst in my chest. Immediately, a powerful force pushed me back, and I groaned, flying backwards without control over my body.Everything blurred as the ground rushed toward me.Before I crashed into a tree, a pair of strong arms caught me, and I smelled the earth and wind. It was Vanessa."Enough!" Vanessa growled, holding me steady while I tried to breathe. "She’s not ready, Selene. You’re pushing her too hard."Selene s
Celeste’s POVA tingle crept up my spine. I turned my gaze to the door, and bit my lip as a clammy feeling pressing on my chest. The warmth of the sun streaming comfortably through a gap in the window did little to mitigate the gravity falling on me. Something was off. My body felt slow, and my head was dense, as if something had crept into my brain when I wasn’t looking.Vanessa sat with her legs crossed on the floor, rubbing her elbow, her lip twisted with anger. As soon as we spotted each other, we spoke in unison “Did you feel that?”I went first, nodding. “Yeah. It's so creepy. Almost like we have someone else in here,” I whispered. “Why are you whispering? You're making this shit more scary,” Vanessa replied. I looked at the window. It was open and the wind moved in with ease. “Maybe, it's the wind.”Vanessa turned to look at the window and back at me as quick as a lightening. “Yeah, no. I doubt some little wind is supposed to give me this icky feeling.”“What do you mean?”
Killian’s POVThe night had a sharp bite with the wind whispering over the rusted metal of the shipping containers. The yard was expansive, extending in all directions like a steel cemetery, stacked containers with their sides up creating a maze of frozen iron.My team stepped as one, our feet whispering against the pavement, our bodies trembling at what waited.Logan paced beside me, his eyes roving the darkened yard, and his fingers drifting low, near his knife. Victor was a step behind him, his gun in a tight grip, with quick steady breaths. All the men here had been lethal in their own right, trained to wartime combat, but the silence of the place was wrong.The Odor of the sea mingled with something damp, a fouler—oil, rust, and blood.It was a fresh kill.I held up a fist to signal a stop. The others immediately stood still. Victor nodded, opening his mouth, and took a breath. “Something is close.”Logan reached for his gun. “Could be a trap.”It was always a trap. I only had
Killian’s POVThe underground medical hub was colder than normal. The lingering smell of antiseptic hung in the air, overlaid the dried blood and sweat. The machines beeped at steady intervals, but the mood in the room was anything but stable.My colleagues and I circled the restrained corpse of Elias Carter, a man whose name had appeared in the news for three weeks straight as a missing person.Now he was here and hardly human. I was not prepared to explain to him the process of what it's like becoming a wolf. They were so mad when they found out.And Sam was going too far. But if the cops found out about this, it would cause an uproar. I didn't want anything to happen that would upset the human and supernatural treaty. It’s taken us centuries to make a deal like that.His change wasn’t like the others. The victims who had come before him had been poisoned, their bodies bent beyond repair, but Elias was different. There was no rot in evidence, no blackened veins, no sickly pallor. Hi