Chapter 7

Celia POV

Tamia yelled and screamed, "Ah!!! Grandma, are you okay? Help!!! Celia wants to kill my grandma!"

I felt something was wrong and quickly moved forward to check. However, Tamia forcefully pushed me away.

"Back off! Don't touch my grandma! You wicked woman! "

"She is in danger. Let me help her."

"Danger? What danger? I know you want to hurt my grandma!"

Tamia screamed.

In a moment of urgency, I gave her a swift slap, forcefully pushing her aside.

Immediately, I rushed towards Jazlene struggling on the sofa, continuously applying pressure to her stomach.

Tamia covered her face and screamed, "Ah!!! Celia has gone crazy!!! She's going to kill my grandma!"

Servants rushed over, trying to pull me away.

"Stay away, all of you!"

Suddenly, a cold and stern voice cut through the chaos.

"What happened?"

Leon entered, and the atmosphere became heavy.

Tamia rushed into his arms, crying, "Brother, quickly save Grandma! Grandma is about to be killed by that crazy woman!"

Leon frowned at me, his dangerous gaze fixed on mine.

I opened my mouth to explain, but Tamia interjected, "Yesterday, Celia tried to drown me! Grandma was very angry when she found out about it and wanted to punish her. Now she wants to kill Grandma!"

Leon's gaze remained intense. "If you don't want to die, release my grandma immediately."

"Just wait a moment!" I said, attempting to explain.

Impatiently, Leon shouted, "That's enough! Calvin, throw Celia out!"

Next second, Jazlene, in the midst of her coughing fit, struggled for breath.

Leon saw her face, and his fingers tightened around my throat.

"Do you want to kill my grandma?" He asked coldly.

"No..."

My feet dangled, and I felt the impending suffocation.

In Leon's eyes, I sensed close, murderous intent.

Suddenly, Jazlene suddenly spat out a nut. She gasped for breath, urgently saying, "Leon... Put her down! She saved me!"

Leon reacted, tossing me aside.

My arm hit the coffee table and was instantly bruised.

I patted my pants and stood up.

Then, I said calmly, "Alpha Leon, please get a doctor for your grandma to ensure she receives proper treatment. The cookie she just ate contains large pieces of nuts. Elderly people are at risk of choking or experiencing allergic reactions if they eat this type of cookie. Fortunately, she only got choked just now."

I turned and headed upstairs to my room.

Not long after, the room door swung open.

It was Leon.

"I'm going to wash up and sleep," I said.

After the near-strangulation experience, I had a deeper understanding of the power imbalance between us.

This man could crush me as easily as one would squish an ant.

It was not that I was afraid of him, but I saw no need to complicate my situation.

I decided to navigate the next three months at the Black Mist pack cautiously, avoiding conflicts and minimizing contact with Leon.

When the time came, I'd pack up and leave.

I got up and walked past Leon, trying to keep my distance.

Suddenly, my arm was firmly grabbed.

"Ah!" I winced. "Alpha Leon, it hurts!"

Leon narrowed his eyes.

He happened to grab the spot where my arm had hit the table corner.

Leon released his grip, saying, "Go tend to your wound."

"Forget it, just a scratch. Not a big deal."

I shrugged off his concern, headed straight to the bathroom, and took a shower.

When I came out, I had changed into my pajamas, ready for bed.

"Come here."

Leon's voice suddenly sounded.

I glanced over, and Leon was casually leaning against the sofa.

He was handsome, his features seemingly carved by the most talented sculptor. He looked mature and profound, his gaze carrying complex emotions.

"What's the matter?" I asked.

Leon pulled out a first aid kit.

"I'll treat your wound."

"No need, thanks," I replied.

Leon squinted, staring at me.

"Or I'll come over."

Feeling annoyed, I reluctantly got up and walked over, extending my arm.

Leon opened the first aid kit, gently applying medicinal liquid to the cut on my forearm.

I raised an eyebrow.

"Alpha Leon, do you feel guilty or something?"

Leon paused, then let go of my arm.

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes.

"Fine, thanks."

As I was about to get up, Leon suddenly stood up, startling me. He reached under my waist and lifted me off my feet, carrying me to bed.

"Alpha Leon, what are you doing?"

I freaked out.

Before I could finish, he tossed me onto the bed.

Leon took off his jacket, loosened his tie, and unbuttoned his shirt with a wild, aggressive demeanor.

I sat up, thinking of escaping, but Leon forcefully pressed me back down.

It was the first time in my life I had been so close to a man's Adam's apple and chest muscles.

"Alpha Leon, please don't! Hey, do you remember? I'm not your type!"

Ignoring my words, Leon suddenly grabbed my chin and kissed me, muffling any further objections.

"Mmm..."

I widened my eyes, watching him.

He didn't release me immediately after the kiss, covering my mouth.

I felt a bit uneasy, facing his face. His beard grazed against my forehead, making me feel a bit ticklish.

Unable to tolerate it any longer, I forcefully pushed Leon's hand.

"Alpha Leon, I really..."

Leon leaned in and whispered a warning in my ear, "Little girl, didn't you say you'd professionally complete the tasks for these three months? This is part of what you need to cooperate with now. Shh!"

I hesitated for a moment, then I keenly noticed the movement at the room's entrance.

Jazlene was standing there.

I instantly understood. Leon wanted us to stage a play to deceive his grandma that we had mated.

"Alpha Leon, do you want me to moan a bit?"

Leon hesitated.

"You know how?"

I nodded confidently.

He raised an eyebrow. "Okay. Try it."

I took a deep breath.

"Come on! Come on! Go! Go! Go!"

Leon visibly froze.

He coughed and said, "Not bad."

"Alpha Leon, your grandma left. You can get up now."

I sat up, leaning against the bedpost, and whistled.

"Alpha Leon, you're quite disciplined to maintain those eight-pack abs at your age!"

"Little girl, if you stare any longer, I'll think you're lusting after me."

I smiled, "I'm purely looking at your abs. Well, Alpha Leon, do you like sexy women?"

Leon stared at me with a cold gaze.

"In any case, it won't be a little girl like you."

Having said that, he let go of my chin and walked towards the bathroom.

I rolled my eyes. With Jazlene at home today, Leon would surely stay with me in the room overnight.

Although I knew Leon wasn't interested in me, spending the night in the same room was still uncomfortable.