#Chapter145Althea - The Female Alpha SeriesBook FourCastellanos - A Flame That Never DiesPrologue- A flameChristopher ConstantinouI watched her as she cried, holding his face. It broke my heart already, knowing that she was in pain. I knew that Eliana Tessa Castellano herself was my mate. I cannot forget that day when I returned to the palace after hearing about the incident that took place here. I was grateful for the princess who saved the palace and lost her life in the process. At the same time, it somehow made me sad that I wasn’t able to meet this great warrior princess.Regardless, I went to Philip’s office because I was unable to give my condolences to the King himself as they grieved the princess once again. And I also had to report back. I was officially back to palace duty now that we had found the princess. But only to lose her again. It was my utmost priority to tighten the security here so that incidents like this never happened. Not on my
#Chapter146InfernoEliana Tessa CastellanosFrom America to Middle Eastern to Asia. I have travelled across the world. Never staying too long in one place. I never crossed over a month in a city or the country. For my heart feared that if- just if they were to find me again. No. I will not be found. I have promised myself never to return to that place again. I walked away from everything and everyone that I have ever know in this eternity of life I had been living. Even though I faced a lot of struggles during these past twenty years, I refused to break down. All the money that I had was back in Amsterdam where I could never return to. That will be the first place they will sniff their nose on. And they will know if I do return so my only option was to sneak on a ship to get away from there. For the longest time, I was no less than a beggar. A person without a home. I became a stray Lycan. Until I met her.One other person that lived in hiding. Constantly chang
#Chapter147Consumed with FireEliana Tessa CastellanosWhat was a Lycan doing here? I quickly turn around and blend with the humans while masking my scent. Trying to rub their scent on my body as was Harmony. Her eyes flickered to mine as I did the same. Now what?It was seconds before he would notice our presence if he hadn’t already. Maybe he was from the palace. Or just maybe he was no one.I saw Harmony flicker her eyes to the emergency exit and I nod my head. Slowly without causing any alarm, I got off the human that was rubbing himself on my body. I was beyond disgusted but that was the only way that I could hide from his eyes.We finally made our way to the door and pulled the handle down, pushing the door open. The chilly air hits my bare skin as I walked out the door. Harmony walks beside me, and we start to bolt our way into the dark alleyway. The soft clicks of our heels sounded like a drum roll on this silent night. “Off to somewhere, ladies.” The
#Chapter148Burned footstepsChristopher ConstantinouAlastair was one of the two who was in charge of keeping an eye around Europe. He still had to get back to me on his findings. So far, we had nothing. I slammed the glass table and watch as it shatters into pieces, but my knuckles were perfectly fine. Decades passed but she was nowhere to be found. Where was this mate of mine hiding? Right after she left the second time, I was in charge of finding her and keeping her safe. I have stopped all my other responsibilities as my main priority was her. My heart and my brain didn’t allow me to concentrate on anything else. I have now travelled almost everywhere. Just a news of her sighting, I would jump on a flight and be there. But only to be disappointed. It was like, she burned her footsteps as she walked the land. Not even a trace of her was anywhere to be found. Not a glimpse. Not a sniff. She had disappeared.My fists tighten as I breathe deeply, trying to calm the
#Chapter149Heart on FireChristopher ConstantinouIt had been two days since I started the search in every possible area around. But I still had nothing. How was she hiding so well? Then my mind goes back to her. Artino. Of course, her. Even when I am so close, I am so far.I haven’t slept the last forty-eight hours, barking commands. Breaking tables and vases were my speciality nowadays. If not that, I would have killed half my men already. My Lycan was growing impatient as the time ticked. If I didn’t find her soon, I don’t know what I would end up doing. I needed to breathe her in. I close my eyes trying to imagine her in my arms as my lungs recalled her, that intoxicating scent of hers. But it didn’t do much. Letting out a deep growl, I took the car keys and headed out to hunt her down myself. I drove around the city aimlessly, sticking to the blue sea. I parked my car as I came across a small town. It was situated on a hill right beside the beach, covered with la
#Chapter150Existence into ashesEliana Tessa CastellanosSoon as I walked into the café, his minty scent had already invaded every corner of the café. I saw his large muscular back and heard his dangerous growl as he turned around. His dark eyes captivated me. Right now, he screamed danger, but I wanted to do nothing more than comb my hands through his curly brown hair.My heart was beating crazily just for him. Even more so as he strides towards me like a hunter. And it seems like I was his prey. His only prey. My eyes refused to leave his. I have finally been graced with those beautiful pair of brown. It pulled me in as much as I wanted to run away. I wanted him and it scared me. Millions of sparks buzzed throughout my entire being as his forehead dipped on the base of my neck and even more so when his lips brushed over my neck. My heart was beating rapidly as it was literally ignited with flames.I felt him calm down as he inhaled deeply, his breath spreading the
#Chapter151ScorchingEliana Tessa CastellanosI went back when the moon was high up in the sky. I dragged my body away from the shore as I made my way towards the back door of the café to enter the house above it. I headed towards the bathroom still dripping wet. The moment I entered the shower, I stood underneath it, not caring to remove my clothes that was already stuck to my body.The scorching water washed away the saltwater from the sea. It was the only thing that burned me, so I welcomed the pain. But even that got to a point where I couldn’t feel the pain anymore.When I felt all the sea wash away from my body, I finally step out the shower. The cool night air flooding in through the open balcony from my bedroom hits my scorching flesh, but it doesn’t bother me anymore. It was not the first time.I finally take off my clothes and stand naked in front of the tall mirror in my bedroom. Only a few dark red patches coated my body now. It was already healing. My ha
#Chapter152Flaring HeartEliana Tessa CastellanosThis Lycan of mine refused to leave. So, he ended up staying the night. Or the early morning. As much as I complained and threatened, he refused to let go of me. But no matter how much I denied, I loved being wrapped around by his warm embrace and his delicious scent which was now spreading onto me.I had a quick shower and changed into my silk night gown. When I stepped out the bathroom, I found him lying on the bed with his top half resting on the headboard. A brilliant smile fell on his face as I walked towards him. I fold my arms and squint my brows at him.He too seemed to have changed into a lose pair of trouser and a white round neck top. “What?” He smirks at me.“What are you doing on my bed? And how come you-” The words got stuck in my throat as I saw a big bag right next to the bed. “What is that?” I point towards the bag, but my eyes were glaring at him.But he just shrugs. “It’s just my spare clothing. I wa