[ Celeste ]I stared at the two glowing marks on my neck, I couldn’t be wrong.“Shit! It’s a mate mark.” I gasped closing my mouth.I blinked my eyes once, twice and thrice but it was there. I wasn’t hallucinating. I touched it with trembling hand and a pleasurable wave coursed through my body.“Can you feel it, Kyra? It’s our mate’s mark but I don’t remember him marking us.” I nudged my wolf to confirm.“Yes, it’s our mate’s mark, you fool. How do you know we survive?” Kyra rolled her eyes but she felt happy, I could feel it.I touched it again and felt an invisible but deep connection with Darius. I could feel his presence nearby means he hadn’t left the hospital. Maybe, he was checking on his Gamma. I must also apologize to him.“He has marked me. I know he must have done it under pressure but now, our souls are almost bounded forever. I will do everything to win his love and trust.” I said smiling like an idiot while staring at my mark in the mirror.I came back into my room and w
[ Celeste ]“Celeste, I am sorry for what you have been through. No one deserves to be treated in the way you were. Your loss was something I can’t feel. So, I apologize for my earlier behaviour but I am an Alpha and as an Alpha, I have to use my brains rather than allow my emotions to cloud my judgement. I hope you understand my point.” Alpha Darius, my mate offered his polite apology.It sounded more like an explanation of his earlier behaviour towards me but I was in total amusement. Darius looked hell adamant to kill me a day ago, he was actually talking to me in a civil manner.“I understand, Alpha. You don’t need to apologize.” I said looking everywhere but at him.Awkward silence again dawned between us. I tried to tame my long hairs that were waving with the wind. The bright afternoon gave me a sense of peace.“You should tie them.” He said pointing his finger at my hairs.“I was in the hospital, Alpha. I didn’t get a chance to bath and get dressed properly.” I said with a smi
[ Celeste ]My feet were cold but my palms were sweaty. The moment had finally come when a new chapter of my life would start. I am going to be the Luna of the Black Shadow Pack. I looked at my reflection in the giant mirror. I was wearing a white dress beaded with real pearls. The thin fabric complimented my pale skin. My scarlet hairs were curled but left open.“Don’t be nervous, Celeste. Everything will go smooth. They already admire you for your strength and your fighting skills. You just have to prove them that you are kind and compassionate. You’ll love them like your family.” Luna Julia said to me who walked into the room once Elena left after helping me to dress up.I turned to face my soon to be mother-in-law. She had a contended smile on her beautiful face.“I want you to wear this, Celeste. This is our family heirloom which every Luna wears on her mating ceremony and only removes it when she has to pass it to the next Luna. I had this tressure till now but it’s yours from t
[ Celeste ]Run faster and deeper into the forest.I was running as fast as my paws and my newly found energy could take me. My mate was running closely, he is the Alpha so my speed wasn’t a match for him but I wasn’t far behind him. I could hear his paws crunching on the dry twigs.I was panting as we had run far from the pack into the dense forest but he wasn’t stopping.“Kyra, will you be alright? I am running out of energy now.” I checked upon Kyra. She was the one taking the charge to prove us equal to our mate in terms of skills and capabilities.“Our mate should stop now. I think we have reached at the spot where we are supposed to mate our bodies.” She said boldly, of course she was more desperate to be touched by our mate.I shut her back in my mind because she was giving me pervert ideas which was making it more difficult for me to remain sane.After running for a few minutes, I found myself on a clear patch near a beautiful lake. The water seemed like a silver lake as the m
[ Celeste ]I slowly opened my eyes when the bright sunrays couldn’t let me sleep more. I found myself in the room where I have been staying since I arrived at this pack.I recalled the moments of last night and immediately heat rushed to my cheeks and neck. I felt hot and shy when the memories flooded back. It was a surreal experience that I lost hopes of living. Darius made love to me till early hours of morning until my body gave up due to exhaustion but I had the most peaceful sleep in years. I could feel his scent, his touches and the ache in my muscles, especially my core. It was the evidence of the night.But how did I end up here? I looked around the room but there was no sign of my mate. I felt a little disheartened but he is the Alpha and he can’t just cuddle with me all the time.I found clothes on my body. A smile crept on my lips. He must have brought me here before anyone could see and made me wear some clothes because I don’t smell any other scent around me.“I still ca
[ Celeste ]Soon the evening rolled in, I spent the whole afternoon meeting with pack members who were very excited and happy to see their Luna and I didn’t disappoint them. I also took training session of the girls who turned fifteen to see their fighting skills.But deep down, my anxiety was growing. Kyra was also restless for her mate, it had been tougher for her to stay away from our mate more than it was bothering me. An unknown fear, a hollowness slowly creeped its way to my heart because I noticed Keith and Julia also in some distress which they tried to hide when I asked them.My patience finally wanned away and I decided to ask Julia straight this time. She is the kindest to me but my mate is the most important person for me.I knocked at her room and waited for her to open. Many questions were running in my mind.“Celeste, my dear. Do you need anything?” She asked me sweetly.“Mother, please tell me where is Darius? I know something isn’t right. I am afraid now.” I said look
[ Celeste ]“Darius, what is it?” I dared to ask him even though the answer was standing right in front of my eyes.Yet my heart was asking me to confront him.“Darius, do you have any idea what have you done by bringing this human at our pack?” Desmond growled at his son.“Father, calm down. I know what I am doing and I am ready to answer everyone’s question. I am here to explain everything. So, I want everyone to keep patience and do not try to hurt her again. As your Alpha, it’s my order.” Darius said looking at me.My vision was blurred with fresh tears. This betrayal hurt me more.He was stroking her back affectionately but he couldn’t see that I was also hurt. My rib hurt by the force he pushed me on the floor, my emotional wounds were even deeper.“You all know about Elena. I love her ever since I met her.” He said and I closed my eyes to let his words slice my heart cruelly.“Nonsense! This isn’t love, Darius. Our world doesn’t allow us to love someone other than our mate. Hav
[ Celeste ]“I, Luna Celeste Miller, reject you, Alpha Dar-” I couldn’t finish my sentence as he grabbed my neck and pinned me on a tree trunk.His hand was on my neck and I was pinned on the tree but he made sure that I wasn’t hurt.“Have you lost your mind, Celeste?” He whispered yelled at me, his eyes were still golden.“No, I have come to my right sense of mind, Alpha. I admit my mistake that I misunderstood your words last night and thought it was love.” I said, my tears again ditched me.“Celeste, do not make it difficult for us. I made myself very clear and I stick to my words. You have the right to be my Luna. The Goddess has chosen you. Loving Elena is my choice. You know we have no control over our feelings. We don’t choose whom to love. I met her in my lowest time and she accepts me despite knowing who I am and she vowed never to reveal our identity to her world who thinks we are fictional creatures.” He said.It broke me to listen those words for another woman. He is suppo
[ Celeste ]“Elena!”Darius rushed to the woman coiled on the floor. She was crying in pain. Undoubtedly, the blow was fatal for her but I didn’t do it intentionally. I had to protect myself and Kyra reacted on time.I blinked my eyes when my mind processed what had happened. I took slow steps towards them. Darius was patting her blood smeared face but she was slowly losing her senses.“Elena, don’t give up. I am taking you to the doctor right away. Just stay awake.” He said softly to her and the care I saw in his eyes, it broke my heart.He still have feelings for her when he claims to love me.“I am sorry, Darius. I didn’t mean to hurt her. I couldn’t control Kyra.” I immediately apologized because whether I was guilty or not, Elena was hurt.“You could stop her, Celeste.” He said to me in a worried tone and picked her in his arms.He rushed out of the packhouse, not caring if his secret will be exposed. He just wanted to protect her. I followed after him. No matter if he blames me
[ Celeste ]Darius has decided to wedge a war against the Red Stone Pack.I am confident in Darius, the Red Stone Pack has no match with Darius and Black Shadow Pack but I have a deep intuition that this war will bring upsetting consequences. Jesper is provoking Darius means he has someone to back him.I hope the person is not Lucian because I don’t want Darius to put his life on jeopardy again.“What are you thinking?” Darius asked in my ear as he wrapped his arms around me from behind.“Nothing, just everything which happened recently. You tell me, what brings you here at this time?” I shrugged my shoulders, I couldn’t share my concerns with him when he is already dealing with a lot. I want to support him in everything.“Do I need a reason to meet my mate?” He caged me in his strong arms and pulled me closer. I placed my hands on his hard chest and felt how his heart was beating.“No, you don’t but right now, your Luna is on her job.” I said pointing my finger at the omegas, who wer
[ Darius ]“You must to give Celeste over to me.”As soon as these words, I was already on my fours, my skin was covered in fur and Knox could only see red. How could he mention my mate? I jumped into the river, splashing water in the river and soon I was face to face with Jesper who also shifted into his wolf form and now growling at me.He had brought it upon himself. I knocked him down on the ground and sank my claws deep in his flesh while he tried his best to fight back with me but he had no match with my strength.I was about to aim at his neck but Keith yanked me back.“Darius, don’t do this. He provoked you intentionally. That’s what Celeste warned you about.” He mind linked me because Knox had taken full control and he’d definitely kill him.I growled at his wolves and retreated.Shifting into my human form, I gave him a murderous glare and he smirked dusting off his body.“You can’t kill me, Darius. I know you are desperately dying to finish me. If you attack me again, you’l
[ Darius ]“He is here, Alpha. I can see nervousness and impatience in his actions. He has increased security on our borders as far as I can see and he is also approaching the stream with a dozen men.” Keith, who was keeping an eye on Jesper from a high cliff, mind linked me. We had arrived at our border with the Red Stone Pack.“Let him come with his full arm force, we’ll still have an upper hand on him.” I said with a smirk and comfortably sat down on the chair and enjoyed the view.Half an hour later, I heard the paws hitting the ground. I was also there with at least fifty wolves, all ready to slay on my one order but I believe in a peaceful initial negotiation before using any violence.Keith also returned and took his position beside me.“He is here.” He said with a smirk.The sun was slowly rising in the horizon, spreading its light on everything.“Alpha Darius Lockwood, good morning. It’s our pleasure to meet you after a very long time.” Jesper appeared on the other side of th
[ Celeste ]I tried to move in my sleep but I couldn’t as I felt a weight on my chest. I slowly opened my eyes and was surprised to see the most beautiful sight.Darius was sleeping soundly placing his head on my chest, his warm breath was falling on my bare skin and a smile made its way on my lips. I ran my fingers through his hairs. Last night was unexpected and dramatic for me.Darius didn’t only break his ties with his girlfriend but also confessed his love for me which came like a pure shock to me but my happiness had no bounds.I checked the time it was still early but he had to get up and leave for his meeting with Jesper which is my main concern. I don’t want them to clash. I know Jesper, he is smart at playing mind games and Darius easily gets hyper.I just hope everything goes well.“Darius, please wake up. It’s four.” I gently shook his but he groaned and buried his face in my neck while his hand tightly wrapped around my waist.“Darius, don’t complain later that I didn’t w
[ Celeste ]Emptiness and a numbing pain, that’s what I was feeling. The day passes in performing my duties but nights are the witness of my lonely and despaired life.I gazed out of the window of my room. The moon was shining in the sky, shedding its silver light on everything, the woods, mountains and the houses. I see families enjoying their time together.I wish to have a family. I wish to love them and take care of their needs. I wish for a house filled with their laughter, I wish to cook for them and we eat together.And it will always remain a dream.I am living in a packhouse with a hundred other people. I don’t live with my mate in his room but in a guest room since I have come.A knock on the door put a full stop on my depressing thoughts and I went to open it but what I wasn’t expecting a bone crushing hug by Darius. His warmth and scent invaded my exhausted senses. I couldn’t move for a few moments, only tried to process what was actually happening until I felt wetness on
[ Darius ]“You look tired.” Elena’s soft rang into my ears and I felt her fingers into my hairs but I didn’t feel the same spark anymore. In fact, her touch made me uncomfortable.I gently removed her hand from my head and walked close to the railing of the rooftop. The mild night breeze was soothing to my body but my mind was disturbed. The only face which kept dancing in front of my eyes and whose thoughts always invade my mind, it’s Celeste.“Darius, I am noticing that you are distant from me. Did I upset you over something?” She wrapped her hands around my torse while back hugging me.“It’s not that, Elena. I am not upset with you. I told you that it’s work.” I replied while trying to remove her hands but her grip only tightened. Knox growled in annoyance.“Then why don’t you make love to me? Why you flinch by my touch? Is it the mate bond? Are you fallen in love with her?” She asked slowly turning me to face her and I couldn’t meet her misty eyes.“You know I can’t control it. N
[ Darius ]“He isn’t speaking, Alpha. We tried many times, tortured him in the cruelest way but he remained silent. It seems he prefers death over spilling information about his father and the group of those bastards who have causing pain and suffering to our world.” Keith said in frustration and kicked the bloodied rogue who was tied in silver chains.I looked at the young wolf, his body was smeared with blood, dried and fresh, his skin had peeled off at many places and deep cuts and burn marks could be seen on every single patch of his body. I wondered how he was still alive because we weren’t even giving him food or water.“I know you can listen us, Rogue.” I said splashing icy cold water on his wounded face and he whimpered in pain. I couldn’t see his face as his long hairs covered his face and he had his head lowered.“I am alive. Your father had all the intentions to kill me yet I am here and soon, I’ll throw the pieces of your rotten corpse around the packs so your father has t
[ Celeste ]“I won’t allow it.”Darius’s firm reply came and I sighed. I expected this kind of stubbornness from him.“Please, Darius. It is good for everyone.” I requested him again expecting that he’d understand.“Let’s not talk about it now, Celeste. I have something more important to discuss with you.” He shook his head in a dismissive manner and I knew that he didn’t want to talk about it.But I won’t let go off this conversation because I need to sort out my life first.“Yes.” I nodded my head in affirmation but I could tell that his face had a sheer layer of hesitation.“I have to meet Apha Jesper.” He said and if I said I wasn’t stunned, it’d be a pure lie.I blinked my eyes a few times to process his words, “What do you mean you are about to meet Jesp…” I paused, I couldn’t even pronounce his name without stuttering, “I mean Alpha of Red Stone Pack?” I corrected my question.“We have received information on rogues’ activities in the nearby forests which are located on the out