Dante placed the palm of his hand on my cheek so gently that it caught me by surprise as I was trying to calm down and slow my tears. I looked up into his eyes, my eyes still filled with tears and red from the crying. He leaned into me, still staring intently into my eyes with those emerald beauties and before I realized it, he was softly pressing his lips to mine in the sweetest kiss yet.He stroked my hair, pushing the strands out of my face before wrapping his arms around my body in a hug that exuded warmth and compassion. My heart was speeding a mile a minute and I was still nervous about what he was going to do. He knew exactly how to calm me down and make even Bree feel better. No one had ever been able to do that before.‘He’s our mate. He will protect us!’ Bree insisted on reminding me for the thousandth time.‘We are still promised to another Alpha, Bree. He can’t stand in the way of the laws regarding mates if he wants to keep his pack. We are out of options.’ I try to prepa
Dante’s POVThat morning Celeste dropped so many emotional bombs on me, I didn’t know what to do. I was really pissed off about everything. Blaze was fuming and for so many good reasons. After I was able to calm Celeste down and coax her back to bed, I left her to deal with all these new fucking developments I am now aware of that have to be dealt with now that I know about them.My first order of business for today was to assemble the council of elders to consult with them on what I should do and what I CAN legally do without starting a war with Callen’s pack. Not that that would be a bad thing - Blaze was ready to rip Callen’s dick off and shove it down his own fucking throat before shoving it up his own ass. Blaze wanted Callen to suffer, and I wanted to kill Callen with my bare hands for what he’s caused and done to Celeste, but I couldn’t act on those impulses since Callen’s pack was the largest and Callen was also ruthless in battle. The only way I was going to win against him w
Celeste’s POVAs the day progressed, we ended up shopping till we felt like we were going to literally drop! I was beat and Shaylee was working her way there herself. She suggested we go grab dinner at some fancy restaurant in town and I agreed. On our way to the restaurant, I realized I hadn’t checked my cell phone for messages in quite a while. I was having such a good time, I didn’t pay attention to it at all.Dante: I hear you are shopping with my sister. Are you okay?Dante: I am going to assume you are ignoring me because you are too busy shopping. I expect you to respond to my messages when I text you.Dante: You’re lucky I assigned two bodyguards to be with you. I called them to check on you and confirmed that you are not paying attention to your phone. Have a good time. I’ll see you when you come home.SHIT! I missed three text messages from Dante! I hope he isn’t too upset with me by the time we get home!Me: I’m sorry Dante! I was having a really good time with your sister
Dante had started to notice how frequently I was throwing up and was beginning to worry. Even though Shaylee’s party was only a few hours away, I felt like I still needed to keep away from Dante in the mornings if I could help it. I needed to go get a pregnancy test but since Dante was worried about my health, he basically put me on house arrest a few days ago and I haven’t been able to go anywhere or leave since. He keeps asking me to go to the pack doctors and I keep telling him I’m fine; I'm just really tired and nauseous for a little bit and it’s just a stomach bug. I’ll be fine. He still won’t let me leave until the doctor clears my health.Joan: Hey chicka! We still down for going out tonight?Me: UGH! I totally forgot! Plus, Dante wont let me leave.Joan: It’s cool girl! I'll catch you at Shaylee’s party tonight. Me: OOOHH! Can you get here like 2 hours before the party starts to help me?Joan: Sure! Want me to bring you anything? I know I’d be pissed if I couldn’t go get my R
Joan and I got SO side tracked while getting ready that we were less than 45 minutes from the start of the party and all we had done was our hair. Joan still had to do her makeup and help me with mine since I was so emotional and shaky from everything that was currently going on. Joan quickly did our makeup, careful to not put any mascara and eyeliner on my bottom lashes since I had been crying and would probably cry again before the night was over. “Thanks for helping me. I really appreciate you! And now you get to officially join the pack!” I smile happily. I know eventually I would find a way out of this thing with Callen. Come hell or high water, I would do whatever I had to in order to be free from his clutches and when I was, I would join the Lone Star pack in a heartbeat!“GIRL! OH. EM. GEE! I am SO EXCITED! I can’t WAIT to mate with Jackson! He’s the sexiest man I’ve EVER seen!....No offense, of course!” Joan blabbered.I laughed, “None taken!”I went to my closet to get the
When I got back into my bedroom, I saw Dante standing in the middle of the room with his arms crossed, looking somewhat upset. I couldn’t imagine what I did between going to talk to his sister and coming back to my bedroom that would make him upset with me right now. I continue moving into the bedroom cautiously before locking the bedroom door like I always do.“Everything with your sister is as good as it’s going to be for now,” I smiled at him and continued to walk to him in an effort to hug him to calm him down.“What was she upset about?” He asked in a very hollow toned voice. “When Darrius and Shaylee realized they weren’t fated mates, Darrius broke up with her. That made Shaylee lose her shit and scream at him and kick him out. I have to agree…that was a douche move on his part.” I explained as I wrapped my arms around his neck.I could feel him physically relax, but I could sense he was stewing over something still.“Is everything okay with you?” I asked as I went to kiss him.
Celeste’s POV I woke up the next morning to an empty bed. I put my hand where Dante has been sleeping. It was still somewhat warm but he was already out of my room. I got up and ran to the bathroom. I knew it was only a matter of time before I threw up again and I had to pee. Sure enough, just as I walked into the bathroom, my vomit started coming up my throat. I made it in the nick of time to the toilet. When I was done, I brushed my teeth, did my other business, showered and made my way out to dress and go downstairs. Upon arriving in the kitchen, I noticed staff running around like crazy preparing for something. I was confused. “Uhh, excuse me, but why is everyone running around in such a rush?” I asked one of the omegas that were assigned to the pack house as a maid. “You didn’t hear? The Alpha called a gathering today in about 2 hours the entire pack is supposed to be here for some big announcement the Alpha has!” She said excitedly. “I didn’t! Thank you for letting me know!
Dante’s POV Celeste was pregnant, emotional, and confused. I knew she was overwhelmed and I was trying to be as caring and considerate as possible, but I knew she would begin to react more erratically as long as she continued to go unmarked and without a mate. I wanted to mark her badly, but I knew if I did, it would start a war between the packs and my pack wouldn’t support my decision if the mate I wanted was already the chosen mate of someone else. It would open our pack up to appear weak, and that would be all Callen would need in order to get Celeste and kill me. Since she is his claimed chosen mate, if I were to mark her without him retracting his declaration and arrangement with her pack to take her as his chosen mate, he would have grounds to challenge me and kill me, taking over my pack and territory if he were to prevail. That was something I just couldn’t risk at this time. I needed to try and find another way to convince Callen to let her go.In the meantime, I had plans
A month had passed since Dante's unfortunate incident with the council and seeing his father. Everything was calming down, yet I was growing huge. I didn't know how much longer I had before I was going to pop. Carrying twins was exhausting. I was starving all the time, my feel were swelling, I was horny all the time, and I was beginning to feel irritable no matter what either one of my mates did for me. "Robyn, love, where are you?" I heard the sound of Dante's melodic voice call for me from the other room. "In here!" I yelled back. I wasn't much for moving around these days, choosing to lounge in different areas of the pack house in my swollen state. Dante walked into the sunroom at the back of the pack house where I enjoyed basking in the rays of sunshine in a cozy giant daybed swing that I loved to lay on while reading. "Hey baby!" I smiled as he leaned over to kiss me on the forehead. "How are you feeling?" Dante brushed a strand of hair out of my face before hoping into
I let a soft, quieted moan escape my lips as I began to softly massage my clit, imagining all the ways my two sexy mates could ravish my body. My wetness gradually increased as I slid two fingers into my core, in a feeble attempt to alleviate the growing tension building in my body with the need of release. “Mmm, yes,” I moaned out, no longer attempting to mask my noises. As I reached a new level of sexual frustration, not able to give myself the release I needed, I heard a low growl come from my left, as the once sleeping Alpha awoke to the scent of my suffocating arousal and moans. “Callen,” I moaned out, desperate for relief, “mmm, please…touch me.” I was still fingering myself, rubbing my clit, miserably failing to escalate my arousal to the peaks I needed for release. “Oh kitten,” Callen groaned, rolling to face me as he reached into my panties to replace my hand’s ministrations with his own. The second his touch met my clit, jolts of tingles surged through my entire bod
I stiffened upon hearing the deep and sinister voice of Hades. Dante noticed and quickly pulled away from our embrace to soothe me, "Hey, hey...it's okay," he smiled at me, brushing a strand of hair back behind my ear that had shaken loose."Yes, father. It is my pleasure to introduce you to my FATED MATE, Celeste O'Brien!" Dante beamed with pride as he shook his father's hand and presented me to him.What do you say when given the opportunity to meet Hades, Satan, himself? Especially after finding out that all the "old wives tales" and myths about him were all fabrications of stretched truths from times long, long ago. How was Dante's father this powerful and Dante never mentioned the fact that he too was a demi-god? It seems like that should have come up in conversation at SOME point in our relationship right? I would have to table that conversation for another day and time with Dante."It's very nice to finally meet you...your majesty," I smiled, curtsying in front of him."Oh com
I didn't have time to process the information Callen just told me before the council chamber doors began to open. "The council is now in session!" Shouted one of the council men that appeared to be taking notes or like the secretary for the council. "Ah, Secretary Shadied I see you are still running things just as SHADY as ever!" Callen growled almost immediately upon entering the chambers, holding tight to my hand as we walked in. The council chambers were grand and intimidating to say the least. Each council member sat high up in a seat at least 5 to 8 feet above where we stood on golden podiums, except for this Secretary Shadied, which sat about three feet above us as he clicked and clacked away on his computer, taking notes of what was happening in the meeting. I saw the man Callen called Shady roll his eyes as he continued ignoring Callen. "What is the meaning of your presence in the council chambers? State your business and be gone," bellowed one of the older, chubbier me
‘No…it’s no lie Celeste. I’ve been down here before and I have never been able to mind-link anyone in the pack when down here. NO ONE has. Ever.’ Dante stated clearly through the link. I knew why I could reach him when no one else could. But was I ready to admit that even to myself? I mean…it had been confirmed to me and Callen, but I guess I hadn’t really processed what that really MEANT. ‘Tell me the truth Celeste. Why are you down here and how the fuck did you get passed all the guards and councilmen without being seen? And WHERE THE FUCK IS CALLEN? That bastard is supposed to be with you every second that I’m not at your side! Real fucking fantastic job he’s doing there if you’re all the way down here.’ Dante growled angrily and with a hint of sarcasm aimed at Callen. ‘Why are you getting upset with me? I’m not down there with you! I…I didn’t sneak down there. I wouldn’t even know where to find the entrance!....And Callen IS with me!’ I argued with him. ‘BULLSHIT CELESTE! NO O
When we got home, Callen carried everything inside so I could just waddle up to the bedroom to rest, but upon entering the packhouse I was bombarded by Jackson and Joan panicked and freaking out. “Luna! They arrested Dante!” Jackson quickly reported as he stood at attention waiting for orders. “They WHAT!?” I shouted. “It’s true Celeste. Jackson was called to the council chambers and informed that he is acting Alpha until further notice,” Joan looked at me sympathetically but I could tell she was freaking out on the inside. ‘Jackson doesn’t know the first thing about being an Alpha, Celeste! He doesn’t want to be the Alpha and is freaking the fuck out!’ Joan quickly mind-linked me before Jackson could see what she was doing and stop her. “Okay…slow down…why did they arrest him?” I asked as I began taking slow, steadying breaths to prevent myself from falling into a panic. “The council claims that Alpha Xander denies ever allowing you to come to the Lone Star pack. He is adam
“Are you ready to find out what you are having Luna?” the nice Ultrasound tech asked as she began squeezing the cold goo onto my stomach like they do every time I am here. I smiled, holding Callen’s hand, “Yeah, we’re all anxious to know! Hold on! Let’s try and call Dante first!” I used my other hand to pull my phone out and put Dante on speakerphone. The tech kept prepping everything and turning machines on and doing whatever she needed to in order to get this going while the phone rang over and over in my hand. I got nervous, hoping Dante would pick up. When it flipped to voicemail and his greeting took over, I frowned, ending the call and putting the phone back in my pocket. Callen felt my sadness through the bond, I’m sure of it, because he immediately picked my chin up with his finger, forcing me to look into his eyes, “Hey…none of that today.” He smiled, kissing my lips. I could tell that made the ultrasound tech REALLY uncomfortable. I hoped we could all sit down soon to
Since Callen was so excited to go with me for my check up, he was glued to my side the rest of the afternoon. After saying goodbye to Joan, Callen hoisted me up off the couch.“What do you need in order to leave? Dante texted me the location of the builder. My car is out front.” Callen asked while checking his phone to confirm where he was taking me.“Uhhm, I think I just need to grab my purse and shoes,” I sighed as I glanced around the area in search of my sandals and purse. I saw them laying on a table by the grand foyer entrance and headed in that direction with Callen following behind me.The drive to the builder didn’t take long. His office was located not far from the center of town and the pack house. Upon pulling into the parking lot of the office building with the inscription ‘Divinity Custom Home Design Center’ scrawled across the glass windows of the building, I noticed how high end and upscale this building appeared and upon entering, it continued to impress. The architec
‘Celeste!’ Dante mind-linked me, interrupting the time Callen and I had been sharing and bonding.‘What?’ I was annoyed at the interruption and he felt it.‘Where are you?! Jackson can’t find you, your scent is fading across the pack house and Joan has lost her damn mind thinking someone has kidnapped you!’ Dante growled.Geez, I hadn’t even left the pack house and my scent was so faint…where in the pack house were we? How far away from everyone else were we?“Uh…Callen? Where are we in the pack house?” I asked him, breaking the soothing silence we had been basking in together.‘CELESTE, WHERE ARE YOU?!’ Dante screamed through the link, now sounding panicked. “We’re in the basement. I have always liked the solidarity down here. I find it relaxing and calming. I grew up in this room…whenever I was here, I mean.” Callen quickly explained and corrected himself. I got the idea that he really wasn’t raised by his real father, and in fact, was raised by Dante’s father all this time.‘RELAX