[ Celeste ]The road journey from our pack to the Cresent Moon pack gave me time to think about my future. Last night, Darius opened up to me. He promised me to work on our relationship but I should better know my place and prepare for my exit. There is no way he’ll choose me over his child. He needs an heir and Elena is the one carrying it for him.I should start hunting for more chances and prepare to live alone because it’s more painful to share one’s mate than being all alone.I was forced out of my thoughts when the driver pulled the car brakes and I looked out of the window. It was a scenic place, small but lush green and full of resources, no doubt why other packs have their eyes on Cresent Moon Pack.“Stay close to me. Your heat isn’t over yet and I do not want to shed blood here when we are here to extend our help to Alpha Harris and his pack.” Darius, who opened the door for me, said and I nodded in agreement.I was surprised when he agreed to take me with me. My heat cycle
[ Celeste ]“Celeste, you don’t have to come with us. This is risky and I don’t want to see you getting hurt by any means.” Darius said to me through mind link while we were running into the dense woods with our men power, we were hundred in number, Alpha Harris also insisted to send his warriors as they have more accurate knowledge of the area.“We’ve already come this far and you need to put your faith in me, I’ll be fine.” I assured him but I couldn’t shake off the fear I was feeling.Eighteen years have passed but I couldn’t forget the bloodbath, heinous corpses lying everywhere and rogues plucking on their flesh. After all these years, I am going to see them again.But this time, to slay them.We ran deeper, the sun was gradually descending westward.The crushing of dried leaves and twigs under our paws. Soon, the clusters of trees became more dense, it was difficult for us to navigate through the woods and creepers. Darius was leading us.Suddenly, his paws stopped when he reach
[ Celeste ]“Doctor, he is burning with fever. This isn’t normal. You need to do something.” I yelled at the doctors who were doing their best to treat his wounds and try to wake up Knox but their efforts were going in vein.“We’re trying, Luna. Please, forgive us but we have never treated someone who is attacked by a rogue leader who used a rare type of silver. We found the traces in the wounds of Alpha. Perhaps, the rogue’s claws had the silver. You must take him back to your pack as soon as possible because his wolf is getting weaker as long as the silver is in his blood.” The doctor said.My eyes welled up again and I stared at my mate’s pale face, his breathing was shallow.“Luna, I am sorry. Alpha is in this condition because he put our safety before his own life.” Alpha Harris said to me in an ashamed tone with bowed head but nothing mattered to me until he wakes up.“Beta Keith, let’s take him to our Pack. We can’t waste more time here.” I said to Beta Keith wiping my tears.H
[ Celeste ]Twenty-four hours had passed but there was no improvement in Darius’ condition but his fever cooled down. I hadn’t left his side even for a second, my body was giving up, I also had injuries but I cared least about myself.I just want my mate to wake up. He wanted to save me till last moment.“Celeste, please go and rest for a while. You haven’t slept for last two days. In this way, you’ll fall sick.” Elena, who came with a bowl of soup for me, said placing her hand on my shoulder.“I won’t find rest until he opens his eyes. I don’t want to leave him, our closeness will help Knox to hold on.” I said refusing to leave my mate alone.“I am not asking you to leave, you can lay here, I can arrange a small cot for you.” She suggested but I remained quiet, just reeling the moment when Lucian attacked Darius. He was waiting for the moment.“Please, at least, have this soup. I don’t want you to fall low of energy. You are not only his mate but also the Luna of this pack and in his
[ Celeste ]I felt someone gently stroking my head and I felt an explainable peace in my mind and soul. I felt all my pain and fatigue leaving my body. I just wanted this gentle massage to continue until I feel lighter than a feather.“Our mate is very caring towards us.” Kyra cooed and I opened my eyes with a jolt.I found Darius patting my head and I realized that I slept resting my head on his bed. I jerked up and sat straight.“I am sorry, I didn’t know how I dozed off.” I apologized to him in an embarrassed tone.“It’s okay. You were tired and sleeping deeply so I thought it’d be unfair to wake you up.” He said shaking his head and I yawned.“I am sorry.” I again felt shy because I kept making a fool of myself.“Do you need anything?” I asked.“No, I am fine. The soup made me full.” He shook his head and again silence filled the gap between us.“Shall I call Elena here? She was worried for you because we haven’t told her anything, she is pregnant and it isn’t good for the baby.”
[ Celeste ]“Luna, I think we should increase the security at our north-west border. The area faces the stream and the rogues are better at crossing them than us.” Beta Keith discussed our possible strategies to guard our borders from every side because we don’t have any clue where are they hiding.We were returning from our visit to our border with Red Moon Pack. I was dreading that Jesper or his patrolling team wouldn’t see us but nothing of that sort happened. We were driving back since my body was still recovering and over-exerting might cause me serious health problems.“Hmm, let’s discuss it with Darius first because we can’t take any step without his permission.” I said.“I have never seen him like this before.” He said after a brief silence and I turned to face him with a frown because I didn’t get his words.“Like what?” I asked.“The way he was looking at you and how he was more protective towards you during the fight, you’ll say that it’s mate’s instinct but I know him sinc
[ Celeste ]“Your dinner, please finish everything in the plate.” I said placing his dinner tray in front of him and he gave me the same looking which had been bothering me since he woke up.“You made this?” He asked after taking a spoonful and I was amazed because I hadn’t told him that I cooked his dinner as I didn’t trust anyone in the packhouse since the incident.There are always enemies around an Alpha, hungry for his powers and position.“Yes, my mother used to prepare same food for the injured and it helped to heal faster. This soup is a mixture of rare herbs. Secondly, I don’t trust anyone in these circumstances if he or she isn’t a family member.” I told him what I felt and a smile crept on his face.He swallowed a spoon of soup and closed his eyes, I was nervous because it was the first time I did something for him.“It’s delicious. I am surprised, my Luna is multi-talented.” He complimented me and I blushed.“Finish the whole soup and the boiled eggs with some seasoned mea
[ Celeste ]The woman, who is my mate, stared at me with her big blue eyes. Those sad and misty eyes stirred something within me.I have realized that I feel more than just the mate bond towards Celeste. Her face was the last thing I saw before slipping into darkness and her sweet words were the first thing I heard when I woke up.“What do you mean you won’t allow it? This is good for everyone. I am not blind, Darius. I can see how you, Elena and I are suffering. This is a mistake that Moon Goddess made. You didn’t deserve someone like me. Elena is a human but she won your heart because she knows you, your weakness and your strength. You should be with someone you love, not a forced relationship like ours.”“I am sorry if you feel this way, Celeste. I can’t deny the fact that I was in love with Elena and she is my good friend with whom I can share everything and she doesn’t judge me.” He said and paused to take a breath.My heart ached, it pains the same every time he mentions his love
[ 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
[ Celeste ]I tried to keep myself busy throughout the afternoon. Darius took Elena to the city for a proper checkup by a human doctor. It was not easy for me to stay calm and help her but it was my duty as the Luna and administrator of the pack since Darius had given me all the powers to manage day to day life as I feel right.“Why did you not go with them when you have to sulk?” Kyra reprimanded me. She was furious at me since they left for the city alone.“It’d be awkward, Kyra and I don’t want to be a third wheel between them. Moreover, I have more work here.” I replied to her, rather trying to convince myself.“You said and I buy. Save it for Darius.” She rolled her eyes.Kyra isn’t pleased with me. She wants me to fight for our mate. If I allow her to do anything, she’d kill Elena in a blink.Darius proposed me to accompany them but I refused. I didn’t know why he asked me to go with them. Perhaps, he was trying to make a balance between us but I don’t want to share. Either he h