#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
#Chapter153VolcanoEliana Tessa CastellanosI found Harmony on the bottom of the stairs. When she saw me, she decided to close the café for today. She never did that in the past ten years that I have been with her. Not even for all the fun that awaited her outside. But I didn’t mind. I needed a company of a friend right now and I needed to be away from here. From him. Well, for now. But I don’t know if I can stay here for much longer.When she gave me a spare change of clothes, we hit the road on her car. He didn’t say anything. But I felt his eyes on my back as I came out the house, until we turned around the corner.I place my head on the window the whole journey. I kept blaming myself once again. Why do I keep hurting the people that I care about? That I lo-My own thoughts stopped me when I realised what I was thinking. That can’t be. I can never.A soft sigh leaves my lips and I close my eyes, listening to the low humming of the engine, my heart in internal t
#Chapter154Soft GlowEliana Tessa CastellanosI returned when the sky turned dark, only to find the Lycan leaning over the back door of the house. My footsteps halt as his eyes fall onto my wet body. Those dark brown orbs darken even more as he takes me in. His eyes scanning my body and a deep growl follows soon after.He takes slow predatory steps towards me and when I’m in arms reach, he grabs my waist and pulls me to him, slamming my damp body against his. A breath passes my lips upon the current sizzling through my body. I try to pull myself off his strong grip but end up losing the battle as he nuzzles his face on the side of my neck, burying his head on my hair which was now grown past my shoulder.I don’t know why but it made me forget about everything that was on my mind as I relax in him arms, leaning my weight on him. It’s like when I see him, all the self-blame and self-hate vanishes. When he pulls me to him, he makes me believe I was not a sinner.I hear
#Chapter155Roaring FlamesEliana Tessa CastellanosIt was a routine now. I would avoid him during the day and pretend that he didn’t exist. But being him, it wasn’t possible. He would always find a way to be around me, with his arms on me, showering kisses over my head, sending soft sparks. I would always end up having one sided argument with him. Because he would just smile or chuckle at me when I got angry. Although, I felt annoyed most times, I loved seeing his smiles. It made him look so carefree. Happy even.And at nights, I would fall asleep in his arms. A peaceful one. He would hold me as if I would escape right out of his arms when he was deep in sleep. I wasn’t going to though. Well, not anytime soon. Just the thought of not seeing those brown eyes or his mesmerising smile, makes the fire in my heart go haywire. His scent, his electric touches, his soft lips peppering kisses over my head. I was starting to get addicted to them. To him. This Lycan that