Chapter 5
Celine ColemanThe world seemed to be frozen for a moment when our lips made contact. Although I am not a werewolf, but trust me, I felt a strange spark and my abdomen twitched. What the heck!For the next few seconds, we remained like that, my brain was shut dead, and I couldn't think for a moment."Wh... what are you doing?" I stuttered as I managed to pull away from him, sitting on the ground and blinking my eyes at him rapidly. My heart pounded hard against my chest that I could literally hear the sound of it, my throat dried and my breath hitched. I tried to understand what just happened, but there was only one meaning to it, he fucking kissed me for the second time. At this point, I was starting to question my inner self, thinking if he was really sick or if he was just pretending."Don't be ridiculous. Why would anyone do that?" My subconscious mind scolded me and I quickly dismissed the thought. The look on his face didn't express shock, but was just blank as if what he did is not wrong."Ex... excuse me," I stuttered, as I managed to stand up to my feet, dashing out of his room afterward. I soon arrived at my doorstep, and stormed inside, slamming the door behind me and crashing against it."Wh... what the heck was that?" I breathed out, touching my chest which was still moving from my heart that was pounding hard against it."Ugh! This is crazy," I groaned, dragging myself to the bed and sinking into it. Isn't it enough that he fucking stole my first kiss, and now he did it again? What was he thinking?"Don't think about it, Celine. He has no idea what he was doing," I said to myself, trying to push the thoughts away, but the image was still so boldly displayed in my head that I ended up scoffing frustratingly again.My phone beeped, and I checked to see that it was a text from Jerry. I left my phone inside the room and had no idea he called me earlier.'Call me when you see this text' I got worried when I saw the text, so I quickly dialed the number and waited impatiently for him to answer the phone, but strangely, he didn't answer."What is wrong with him? Why is he not answering his phone?" I mumbled, dialing the number again, but still, no one picked up. I was about to text him when his message popped on the screen first.'I am in the hall, getting ready for my entrance exam. Don't be worried, I wanted to inform you before I go into the hall. That's why I called you earlier. I'll call you after the exam. That may be later in the day, anyway' I breathed out in relief after reading through the message, tossing my phone on the bed afterward.Since there was nothing much to do, I just took my time to tour the house and get to know more about it, and soon, I ended up in the garden. My heart skipped when I saw Bryant staring into space."Huh? How did he get there?" I was stunned, so I mumbled."Are you going to drool at me?" His voice sounded cold and domineering. He didn't sound like that dumb Bryant I've been seeing, so for a second, I asked myself if he was not the one. Well, my curiosity was satisfied the moment he turned the wheelchair around and faced me."Did you come to watch the stars with me?" He asked, and smiled at me creepily. Star? At this time of the day? I mean, it's afternoon for fuck's sake, so where did he see stars?"You are the crazy one, Celine. Have you forgotten he is brain ill?" I reminded myself and smiled at him."This is afternoon, so there is no star yet. If you want to watch the star, you can do that in the night. How did you get here, anyway?" I asked him curiously, looking around to see if there was any possible way he could've made it here."Will you take me to watch the stars tonight?" He asked me instead, ignoring my question, and I slowly nodded my head. He pursed his lips, and my heart skipped at the sight of that. I was trying hard to get that memory off my head, but that reminded me of the kiss, and I had no idea whether I should be grossed about it, or be excited."Ugh! What's there to be excited about?" I scoffed silently."Will you?" He further asked, but I quickly shook my head."No. I'll be busy tonight. I have plans," I replied to him, and he raised his eyebrows."Are you going to be sleeping with my fa... brother?" He asked me, and I scoffed."He told me why you are here. I have a retentive memory. I heard that a man and woman would have to sleep together to make a baby. Is that true? Are you going to sleep with him tonight?" He looked overly curious as he leaned forward, and just the thought of it made me want to throw up. Having sex with that man was something I haven't imagined myself doing, that's why I've been preparing myself mentally for it, but hearing this from him was so gross."You should watch the stars from your balcony. It's dangerous coming down here, and the view is better there than in this place," I ignored his question, turning to leave the garden, but I stopped when something crossed my mind."And one more thing..." I turned and faced him."What you did earlier... Don't do it again. I will be mad at you if you ever do it," And with that, I left the garden, leaving him to sort himself out."My life is a mess," I breathed out, sinking into the bed when I got to my room...Chapter 6Bryant ReedThe thought of her sleeping with that despicable man wouldn't stop playing in my head. I felt my wolf agitated about this too. I couldn't imagine her kissing that man when we already kissed. The thought of it was driving me nuts and I felt like screaming out my lungs.My body suddenly felt so hot, so I unbuttoned my shirt to get fresh air, but it turned out that the heat was inside me.I wheeled myself into the house and managed to get to the hallway. I stopped in front of her door and placed a knock on it. Not that I had something to tell her, maybe because I just wanted to see her.The door soon opened, and her face dilated in shock when she saw me."Br...yant?" She had this shocked expression written on her face."Can you take me for a walk? I'm bored," I asked her, and she seemed to think about it for a while before she nodded her head."Sure. Wait here for me. I need to change my dress," she said to me, and I nodded my head. She walked back into her room and
Chapter 7Celine ColemanIt was my first time seeing a werewolf enraged, and for a moment, I felt my soul leave my body back there. It felt like he was going to kill me. I never called him pathetic, did I? I mean, when did I do that?The incident kept replaying in my head even after I returned to my room. The knock on my door pulled me back to reality, and my heart skipped. I was scared of going to check who was there. I felt scared to face him again. You would feel the same way if you were in my shoes, yeah?Mustering the remaining courage left in me, I went for the door, but I was rather shocked to find Alpha Kayla standing there. He seemed to have just returned from the office."Welcome, Alpha," I greeted him politely, and he nodded his head."Come to the dining room for dinner," Those were the only words he said to me before he left, and I nodded as if he was still here with me. I left for the dining room almost immediately.My heart skipped when I got there and found Bryant with
Chapter 8Bryant ReedSpending the night with Celine was awesome, but watching her sleep was the best feeling I could ever ask for. I never liked when someone pities me, but I couldn't also blame her for being like that. No matter how much I try to act as though everything is fine, deep inside me, I knew I'm not fine.I watched her toss on the bed tiredly, turning to face me while still having her eyes closed as she slept peacefully like a baby. I scoffed once again when I saw the jeans trouser she was wearing. What was she thinking? That I was going to do shit to her while she was sleeping? I asked myself, but on second thought, I didn't blame her for taking the protective measure.It was finally my usual time of doing my morning routine, so I wheeled myself into the bathroom. I initially do go to the bathroom without my wheelchair, but I didn't want to come crawling out here like a baby later and have her sad again.Slowly, I gritted my teeth while staring at my reflection in the mi
Chapter 9Celine ColemanI've been searching through the internet nonstop since I got back to my room, hoping to find any remedy that could help with his brain and also his legs. Who knows, maybe a miracle might just happen."Ugh! This is frustrating," I cursed under my breath after surfing through the internet without any positive results, so I eventually dropped my phone."Wait a minute! Why the hell are you doing this, Celine? You are acting weird," I stopped and ask myself the question I sort myself for an answer but couldn't get any for it. "I'm a human, and I tend to be like this. I mean, I have feelings too," I concluded even though I knew deep inside me that it wasn't the case.A knock sounded on my bed and I was stunned when I pulled the door open and found Bryant at my doorstep. I blinked my eyes rapidly, staring down at him and wondering what he was doing fully dressed like someone that was about to go out."Br... Bryant?" I called surprisingly, and for a few seconds, I ch
Chapter 10Celine Coleman POVMy heart pounded in my chest as I stood in front of his room. I was so nervous about going to spend the night with him, but his brother already said to do it, and I didn't have any option."He's harmless, Celine. Don't think about anything," I wish I could be confident, but a part of me was having a bad feeling about this.I took a deep breath and finally pushed the door open to find the room empty. It was only his wheelchair in the room, so I presumed he must be in the bathroom. Well, the sound of the water splashing from the bathroom confirmed he was really in there. Just like the day before yesterday, I wore my jeans trouser and a top that covered my body so well. I wouldn't stop having different thoughts even though I just wanted to act like everything was fine.I sat on the sofa, waiting for him to come outside. My heart wouldn't stop pounding hard even though I wanted to relax. The bathroom door finally opened about ten minutes later, and I rose to
Chapter 11Bryant ReedI watched as she sleep peacefully on the bed like she had no worries. With what happened earlier replaying in my head over and over again, I couldn't bring myself to sleep. She did what she shouldn't have ever done, and now I didn't want anything else more than to have her. She just made my desire for her go wild, and I was on the verge of losing it.'Why is it swollen? Did I injure there?' I scoffed unbelievably and slapped my forehead lightly, recalling how dumb I sounded. I felt embarrassed when I said that, but it was the only thing I could do, knowing I couldn't do something that'll make her suspect something.It took me more than self-control to hold back the urge to pin her to the bed and take her right there earlier. Well, I can't guarantee that I'll be able to hold back again if she ever did that again.I checked the time and realized that it was almost midnight, so I reached for my phone and texted Nolan, and his reply came in fast. Since I couldn't go
Chapter 12Celine POV"I'm sorry, but the Alpha made it strict that nobody should take Bryant out of this house," the maid insisted after I told her that I wanted to take Bryant to the park."Come on, ma'am. I promise, we will come back before you know it. Just this once, please. I promise, we are not going to stay long there, and we won't put you in trouble. Alpha Kayla is not going to find out about it," I pleaded with her hoping she'd change her mind, but she ignored me and continued watering the garden."Come on, let me help you with that," I took the watering can from her, and she scoffed."Celine, I'm not going to allow you to do it even if you keep being like this. Give that to me," She tried to get the can from me, but I stepped away from her and pouted my lips."I'm not doing this because I want to go out. I just want to help. You should get some rest," I smiled at her, but she shook her head and crossed her arms on her chest. It was literally my first time watering plants, a
Chapter 13Celine Coleman POVI tossed on the bed for the umpteenth time, unable to sleep as the thought of the kiss from earlier wouldn't stop popping in my head. It wasn't the first time we were going to kiss, but it was so intense even though it was brief. The feelings today were different and the crazy part is how I've been longing for him since then."Ugh! I think I'm losing my mind," I muttered and finally left the bed, dragging myself into the bathroom to wash my face with cold water to make me feel sober.Standing in front of the mirror, my reflection stared back at me, and all I saw in my eyes were longings and cravings. "Celine, have you really lost your mind? What has come over you? What you are doing is wrong and will eventually put you in trouble, are you not even thinking about that?" I asked my reflection aloud, but it couldn't answer me. I was supposed to be with Alpha Kayla. We had a deal that I was going to bear his son and leave this place once and for all, but wha
Chapter 112EpilogueAs Celine sat on the edge of the bed, staring at a picture frame of her family which had her Mom, Claire, Jake, Bryant, and herself in it, she couldn't help but smile excitedly. This was the kind of family she had always prayed for. The kind of life she had always prayed to her maker for. Being with her family and getting married to a loving man. She couldn't be more than glad that her prayers were all answered.The bathroom door opened, and Bryant wheeled himself into the room. He had a white towel wrapped around his waist and his body dripping wet. He had just showered. He paused and smiled when he saw his beautiful wife seated on the bed."Is the baby kicking you?" He asked with a sweet smile on his face, and Celine looked from the picture to him."Not really... I'm just admiring us here... We look so good together," She looked at him and smiled."Right from the day I set my eyes on you, I knew we were going to look perfect together," He uttered as he wheeled h
Chapter 111A few days laterCeline Coleman POVI stood on the balcony of Bryant's room and stared up into space. A lot has happened over the last one week since I met my mom after many years. Even though I wasn't so mad at her, I couldn't still bring myself to forgive and accept her back into my life. Not after everything we had passed through without her here. Jake met her also, but he wasn't ready to forgive her, just as I am. I spoke with Bryant about Jake over the week and he had forgiven him for everything he had done. I asked Jake to move in with us, but he said he had something to take care of before that, so I had to respect his decision."It's cold out here... You should go back inside," I heard Bryant's voice, and I turned to find him seated in his wheelchair. He was wearing pajamas, probably ready to go to bed. "Hmm... Just getting fresh air. Will go back inside soon," I replied to him, and he wheeled himself to me. "Babe..." He held my hand and squeezed it gently."I w
Chapter 110Celine ColemanToo many thoughts paraded my mind as the cab I boarded drove down the road, heading to Claire's apartment. I knew something was wrong somewhere because she didn't sound fine, but I could only find out about it if I went to her house, yeah? As much as I wanted to stay calm, my curiosity was eating me up every damn second and I ended up being tensed.It felt like the drive was slow even though it wasn't. I was desperate to get home early and meet her Mom. I was desperate to see her and finally know who she was."Can you drive faster, please?" I urged the driver when he slowed down the cab."There is a heavy traffic jam ahead," He replied to me, and I couldn't help but feel frustrated. Not today, please."Calm down, Celine. She's not running away. You will meet her even if you go there late," My subconscious mind reminded me, but it was just difficult to listen.We ended up spending fifteen minutes in the traffic jam before we were able to get out of it. The re
Chapter 109Celine Coleman POVIt was finally morning and the day Claire had told me her Mom would be back.The aroma coming from the kitchen welcomed me as I descended the staircase after I left my room. My mouth salivated and my stomach grumbled hungrily, so I left for the kitchen."You are awake? I didn't want to wake you up. Good morning. Did you sleep well?" She looked at me and smiled."Good morning. Yes, I did. What about you?" I pulled the refrigerator open and brought out a bottle of water."I did," She replied to me."What are you making?" I asked as I uncapped the bottle and drank some water from it."Breakfast. It's a surprise. Trust the process," She winked at me, and I smiled."So, have you called your mom yet? What time is she coming back?" I asked curiously after I put back the bottle inside the refrigerator."Are you so desperate to move out?" She asked sadly, but I shook my head."Far from that... I'm just concerned," I shrugged, leaning against the counter."I was j
Chapter 108Celine Coleman POV"Are you feeling sick? Do you need to go to the hospital?" I asked Claire after I pulled the car over at the parking lot in her apartment, but she slowly shook her head. We were supposed to go for a walk after work, but she was so dull that we only did it briefly and she asked us to come home instead. She couldn't even drive, so I had to do it myself."I'm fine. I just need to get some rest, and I'll be fine then," She replied to me as she removed her seatbelt, pushed the door open, and stepped out of the car. I did the same and alighted from the car too.I watched as she dragged herself toward the entrance, and by the time I got to the living room after she walked inside, I found her already seated on the couch. She looked like she had worked her ass off all day and was going to die anytime soon."Do you need anything? Should I get you a glass of water?" I went to sit beside her on the couch and held her hand."No," She replied to me, and I briefly sigh
Chapter 107Celine Coleman POV'I don't think I'm ready to be a father... I'm scared, Celine. I don't know if I'll be able to' Those words replayed in my head for the umpteenth time as I sat behind my desk in my office. I have been trying to concentrate all day since I came to the office, but my head has been messed up and I haven't been able to think straight. A part of me was disappointed when he said that, but another part of me tried to understand him. "It's not something to be mad about, Celine. You can help him overcome it," I said to myself and breathed in and out before I resumed work.The office telephone started to ring and I picked it up."Hello! This is...""Come to my office, Ms. Celine," Claire said from the other end, and the call disconnected immediately.I dropped the phone, stood up, and proceeded to her office to hear her out."You asked to see me, ma'am," I said to her politely, and she rolled her eyes."I told you to drop the formality. You can talk to me casuall
Chapter 106Celine Coleman POVI rubbed my stomach gently, unable to hold back my smile as the cabby drove down the road. It was still hard to believe that I was pregnant. The thought of it made me feel like I was on top of the world. It just felt so good."We are here, ma'am," The cabby's voice pulled me back to reality, and that was when the realization dawned on me that he was already parked in front of Bryant's house."Thank you," I muttered as I pushed the car door open and stepped out of the car. I paid him and he zoomed off.As I stood in front of the house, I held my handbag tightly and bit my bottom lip. A part of me was eager to tell Bryant about the good news, but another part of me wanted me to wait. Bryant would ask me to move in immediately if he found out about the pregnancy now, and I still needed three days to do my confirmation before I leave Claire's house."Just three days... Just three days, and you'll tell him. You have to keep it for now," I said to myself and t
Chapter 105Celine Coleman POV'The doctor will be with you shortly. He is busy' One of the nurses had said to me earlier when I just arrived at the hospital, and here I was for the past thirty minutes, still waiting for the doctor. I was almost losing it, but I tried to understand the nature of their job and be patient. Maybe there were too many patients to attend to today.I touched my forehead for the umpteenth time and winced silently as waves of pain spurred through me. What could've caused this overnight? I asked myself, but there wasn't any answer I could provide for it, so I had to wait for the doctor.My phone started to ring, and Bryant's name was displayed on the screen. I swiped the answer button."Hey, babe," His calm, deep, yet soothing voice came through the phone, and I smiled."Hey,""I'm sorry I'm just calling you now. I woke up quite late. Did you sleep well?""It's fine, I understand. And yes, I slept well," I replied to him."Are you coming over today?" He asked."
Chapter 104Celine Coleman POV"Are you seeing someone?" Claire said out of the blue moon, and I choked on my food and started coughing."Why are you choking? I only asked a question," She clicked her tongue as she handed me a glass of water, and I drank from it."How did you know that?" I looked at her and asked, but her face beamed with smiles instead."Are you really seeing someone? Who is he? Is he cute? I like cute guys, so, is he cute?" She bombarded me with questions as she looked at me, desperate for answers."Ugh! You are so..." I paused and shook my head, not knowing what to say."Come on, tell me everything. Who is he?" She asked me, and I rolled my eyes. "He's just a random guy... Yeah, just someone I met some time ago," I replied to her, and she raised her eyebrows. I felt guilty for lying to her, but I couldn't just start telling her everything when I didn't even know what they were after, right?"Has it been long since you two have been together?" She asked again, and