Ezra’s POV“Ready?”I gulp. Do I have a choice?“Y-Yes, sir…” I answered.“Press your chest on the floor,” he ordered.I did what he said. It’s a little uncomfortable, but it’s tolerable.“Nice a*s,” Sir Gleck commented.I bite my lower lip and lowered my head. I glued my eyes to the floor and tried to distract myself.This is the lowest of the lows that I experienced. However, just like I said earlier, I want to meet my wolf as soon as possible.“Ahh!” I cried.My eyes instinctively shut close when I felt a pang of pain in my lower back.“Oh come on. Stop teasing me. You can do harder than that, Brian,” Gleck said after his brother whip me.I heard a test whip in the air, making me flinch.“Do it harder this time…” I heard Gleck said.“Why do I feel like you are enjoying this more than me?” Sir Brian replied.I heard waves of laughter from both of them. I stretches my cuffed arms, trying to shield my bottom cheeks from the harsh whip but Sir Brian easily held my tied wrists and place
Ezra’s POV“Ready?” he asked with a grin on his face.I shake my head and my heart started beating at a faster pace than usual. I am not sure if I ever will, but does it matter? They won’t accept a ‘no’ from me anyway.Not that I want to say ‘no’. Of course, I also want to meet my wolf.I am in the middle of my thoughts when suddenly, two drops of melted wax went straight to both of my mounds.Unlike earlier where I only need to try to comfort myself from a single drop, this time, I need to endure two. And the fact that the hot wax is dropping straight to my nip*les makes it harder for me to not be in pain.“We will fill you out until your chest is fully covered with white-melted wax. How does it sound?” Sir Brian rhetorically asked.I bite my lower lip. I do not know where to focus anymore. To the pain of the melted candles or to the s*x toys continuously torturing me down there.I opened my eyes and dart my sight to the both of them. The two of them are standing on my sides. Sir Bri
Ryler’s POV “Are you sure you are letting them touch her? I know you hate her father—” “I don’t hate her father, Roman. It’s deeper than that. I loathe him,” I replied. We are here inside my office room, staring at nothingness as I drink a glass of my whiskey. In my peripheral vision, I saw him bow his head. “My apology, Alpha—” I hiss. “I told you to drop the formality and titles when it was only the two of us. Be at ease,” I said. He nods at me. “Alright then…” he said casually. Yep. That’s more like it. “So, what I am saying is, I know you loathe her father but she is still your mate. She is still the one who will bear your future son—the future Alpha of this pack. You should not let anyone touch her,” he explained. I leaned my back comfortably on my swivel chair. “They won’t,” I said as I twirl the glass and let the ice swirl around, making the drink cold. “They know the rules of a mate. Especially an Alpha’s mate. Also, Conrad is with them—” “Alpha?” A servant’s voice be
Ezra’s POV “Enough. Let’s do it…” I’m not totally confused about what they were talking about. I am guessing they are discussing some ways to help me meet my wolf, but I know it will only surround about s*x. “Untie her first. Pain and pleasure don’t work for her. I think passion will,” Ryler added. I do not exactly know what he meant by ‘passion’, but it sounds better than pain and pleasure. “Untie her, Gleck,” Sir Brian ordered. Sir Gleck removed the rope on the steel bars. My feet exhaustedly dropped down the bed. Sir Brian inserted a key on the steel bar and released my ankles and wrists. On the other hand, Alpha Ryler harshly grabs the blanker underneath the bed and tosses it on my lap. “Wrap yourself,” he coldly ordered. “Are we going to do it here in our room?” Sir Gleck asked while cleaning up the tools they used for me and putting them back in the closet. “No. We’ll do it at the Alpha’s house,” he replied. “In his room,” Sir Brian added and smirked. My hands unconsci
Ezra's POVWhen we got there, Sir Brian and Sir Gleck were nowhere to be found. Maybe they already went upstairs.“Did you enjoy it?” Alpha Ryler asked while we are heading upstairs. I thought we were done with this topic. I look at him with a confusion on my face. It took me seconds before I realized what he meant.I like my lower lip and bite my cheeks inwardly. “U-Uhmm… I think my body only knows how to respond.”“So, you liked it,” he concluded.I do not know how to answer him because, to be honest, I do not know if I did like what happened.Before I can contemplate what I’ll answer, we are already in front of the red room.He reaches for the doorknob and twists it. Before he pushed it open, he looked at me.“We are doing this to help you meet your wolf. You’re already 18 yet you still haven’t met her. If that is the case, then maybe something’s wrong with you already,” he said without pausing.I lowered my gaze. Is it my fault if my wolf wouldn’t want to meet me? What can I do
Ryler’s POV“There was a hint on where Edgar is hiding. We managed to capture his wife, Elise Zavala.”My brows furrowed. I know I sent some of our people on a mission this week to investigate about the whereabouts of Edgar. I was only planning to check if he is nearby. I did not expect my people to capture his wife.My eyes darted to Ezra. She looks surprised and at the same time worried.I take a step backward from her and inserted my hands into my pocket.“Seems like you will be having your family reunion. Soon,” I said and turn on my back. “Bring her back to her room,” I ordered.Roman bow his head at me, signaling that he understood what I said.I exit the room. After the door shut behind me, I overheard what she said from the inside. I look over my shoulder to eavesdrop.“D-Did you catch my mom? How is she? Is she okay? Will Alpha Ryler kill her?” she asked in a worried tone. Her voice cracked and afterward, I hear a continuous sob.I take a deep breath with my lips closed and c
Ezra’s POVI bite my lower lip as I walk back and forth here in my room. It’s been an hour or so since Alpha Ryler met my mom. I could not think properly and I am worried the whole time.“What if he decided to kill her?” I asked myself.I dart my eyes on the door and walk towards it. I was about to open it when suddenly, someone from the other side pushed open the door.“Roman!” I said.In front of me, Roman stand formally.“I was about to knock but I felt you behind the door so I just opened it. I hope you don’t mind,” he said while pointing at the half-opened door.I nod my head aggressively. “It’s totally fine,” I replied while shaking my hands in front of me frantically.“Alpha Ryler is calling you,” he said.My eyes widen. For what? Did he kill my mother? Did he call me to see my mother’s body and watch me suffer?“Your mother also wants to see you,” he added.My jaw drops and my lips turn into an o shape. So, she’s alive!“Thank god,” I murmured to myself.When what I said sunk
Ezra’s POV“Alpha Ryler… you can kill my daughter in exchange for my freedom. She’s all yours.”The conviction in her voice made my heart shatter. Tears that are running down my cheeks now poured.I slowly turn my head in her direction with my lips parted.“M-Mother…” I uttered.She points her finger at her chest and frantically tries to catch Ryler’s attention.“Let me live, Alpha. Please! My son needs me. M-My h-husband…” she pauses. I can’t believe what I am hearing. I gasp when my mother let her knees kissed the floor once again. “My husband already regrets what he did. Please, Alpha believe me and let me live,” she pleaded.I feel like I was floating. My mother is pleading with my mate and my Master to kill me in exchange for her freedom. She said her son and husband need her. What about me? I need a mother too.I watch her beg. I can see her lips opening and closing but I can’t hear a word she’s saying. All I know is she wants me dead. She doesn’t care about me. All she wanted i
Celestine’s POV“OMG. You’re so gorg, princess!” Gia exclaimed. I shyly smiled at her. I am still not used of getting compliments. I look at my reflection in the mirror. The glittery halter top dress shines bright and makes my fair skin dominate.Gia lean towards me and levels her face into mine. We both look at the mirror.“You look like a godess of light!” she commented.I chuckled and slightly shakes my head.“Stop it, Gia!” I softly and playfully hit her arm.She made me stand as we both walk in front of the full-length mirror.“See? You look pretty!” I smiled. I reach for the hem of my dress and lift it a little. I made a small sway to see how the skirt of the dress will move.“I do not know why I have to dress this way. It will be torn anyway.”Gia sighed. “Even so. This is the day that you will transform! This is the day that you will meet your wolf.”“Can I just do this privately?” I asked.I swear, I have no idea how many times I tried everyone around me, including Ryler,
Celestine's POVMy heart is pounding hard yet slow. I tried to maintain a straight face so no one would notice the chaos inside of me.I lift my chin and look straight ahead. I can sense Ryler's presence on my back, but I did not date look back at him until we reached the balcony just across teh dinning area."What do you want to talk about?" I asked.I do not know why I am acting this way. Indeed, I told him to give me space. But I won't lie. My heart feels warm whenever he visits me and tries to court me. It is true that I do not want to go back to the Midnight Shadow pack. However, the thought of him not pursuing me to go back with him also hurts me. "I know you do not want to rush things, Celestine." He inserted his hand into his pocket and look straight into my eyes."But...?" I continued.I can sense in his tone that he wants to say something."The pack is already looking for an heir. I cannot disclose to them about you and the baby. I do not want to put pressure on you."I gu
Celestine’s POVA short silence enveloped the table. I can sense my father’s eyes on me, probably wondering if I know any of this.On the other hand, I look at my brother, thinking the same thing. Did he call him?Clement noticed the weight of my stare and looked back at me. He then shrugs his shoulders and continues eating.Well, based on how he is acting, I think he is unaware of this.“Midnight Shadow Pack? Isn’t that the pack where you came from?” Briner asked, breaking the silence.I darted my eyes at him. “Yep.” I avoided my gaze at him and went back to eating. “Ohh, alright,” he murmured.He caught my attention. “Alright, what?” I asked.He raises his hand in front. “Nothing. It just comes to mind that he is possibly your ex-mate.”“He is,” my brother answered. “Should we let him in?” he asked my father.My brows furrow. Why is he only asking Father and not me? Clement directed his head at me after noticing my heavy gaze.“Do you want him here?” he innocently asked.Thought you
Celestine’s POVLoryna is helping me get ready for dinner later. We are here in my room as she currently curling the tips of my hair.I do not know who we are going to meet. Clement doesn’t want to tell me. All he said was his family and ours are close friends. He also emphasized that he is single and an Alpha.“You look exactly like your mother, gorgeous,” Loryna commented. Her hands gently rest on my shoulders as we both look at my reflection in the vanity mirror in front of us.I flashed a small smile. The glam team that my brother hired to doll me up did a great job. My cheekbones are enhanced, they made my eyelashes longer, and the rosy blush cheeks perfectly complimented my fair skin.What I did not like was my hair. They tied my hair in a messy bun. It did look good on me, but I am not comfortable with my hair tied up and exposing my neck. I got too shy to ask them to repeat it, so I just told Loryna to fix my hair right after the team left.“It’s probably the makeup,” I replie
Celestine’s POV“I will court you, Celestine. I will show you that I am worth the risk… again.”I take a deep breath while staring at the sky blue peaceful sky. The sun is shining brightly but gladly, it doesn’t hurtfully strike through my skin. Hit by the blinding light of the sun along with the warm breeze of the wind here on my small balcony, it feels refreshing.My head turned on my closed door when I heard three consecutive knocks. “Come in,” I confidently replied.There are only a few people who knock on my door. Whoever it was, I am pretty sure I won’t be awkward to face them with my morning face.I tied tightly my robe around my waist while I watched the door push open from the other side.“Good morning,” Clement greeted.I smiled at him. “Morning,” I replied.“May I come in?”“Sure.”Clement closed the door behind him after he stepped inside. He then walks towards me.“You like the balcony?” he asked.I chuckled. “Yeah. I love watching the sunrise.”“You should have got the r
Celestine's POV"Let him in..." my brother ordered.'Oh, dear God. What is he even doing here?!look at my brother. The smirk on his face indicates that this won't go well."What are you planning, Clement?" I asked.He glances at me while I throw a dagger-looking gaze at him."Nothing much. I just want to talk to your ex-boyfriend," he shrugged.Clement stood on his seat and buttoned his coat. He fixes his necktie as if he is preparing for a formal meeting."Ryler isn't my ex-boyfriend," I clarified and avoided my gaze.In my peripheral vision, I can feel the weight of his mocking stares at me. I look in his direction and bravely lift my chin up, giving him equal intensity as his stares.Clement cockily looks at me with his left eyebrow shot up. "Not your ex? Then what is he? Still your boyfriend?"I pushed my tongue on the inside of my left cheek. The smirk on Clement's lips grew wider.He isn't my boyfriend. He is my mate! We did not even enter that phase. We went straight to the ma
Ryler's POV"Ryler? Ryler!"I just got out of my car and now, Laura's high-pitched voice welcomed me.My chest is rising up and down out of frustration. I unbutton my coat and pull my tie to loosen it around my neck.Laura closes our gap by jogging towards me. I faced her, slightly irritated. "What?" I asked coldly.In my peripheral vision, I saw Roman getting out of the car. Laura glances at him before pouting at me."S-So.. is it true? Is that girl really a Princess?" she asked."Yes," I answered.1 did not wait for her to process what I said and started walking back inside the house. I sensed Roman following me from behind. It took Laura a couple of seconds before I heard her footsteps chasing us.She grabbed my arm and blocked my way, making me stop.I look at her with nothing in my eyes. I am in no mood to deal with her. This day made me exhausted and all I want is to enter my room."Get out of my way," I coldly said.Instead of listening to me, Laura clutched her hands on the si
Celestine’s POVI am caressing my belly while resting here in my newly renovated room. I am amazed at how fast Loryna changed the whole interior and the arrangement of the room. I was out with my brother and father for a couple of hours, and when I got back in here, my plain pearl-white room was now replaced by a beige and a more lively atmosphere.Loryna was not already here when I got back. I roam my eyes around. Aside from the light atmosphere, there are also indoor plants placed on the hanging cabinets on the wall of my room. I smiled. They say greens are good for the eyes. I don’t know if it’s true, but staring at these calm-looking plants, I think they were right. I was enjoying the simple view here in my room when I heard a knock on my door.“Celestine, may I come in?” Clement asked. I smiled. We were just together a while ago but he’s already here again. “Yeah, sure,” I replied. The door was pushed open from the other side. Clement stepped inside while carrying a mug of I
Celestine’s POV “Where do you want to start?” My father asked. We just finished eating our meal. All I have in my mind right now is to know my pack. “U-Uhmm…” To be honest, I do not know what to answer. I may be a Luna in the Midnight Shadow pack, but I am completely new to this pack. I do not know any of their law. “What about the basic rules here in the pack?” I suggested. “That’s good. But I suggest you start with the people inside the house,” Clement said. He reaches for my hand that is resting on the table and caress it with his thumb. “I know you are eager to take back the life that was stolen from you. We want it too. But you do not have to rush, Celestine. You have forever to know us,” he added. I smiled at him. Now I completely understand why I felt this way when I first saw him. I was indeed intimidated because he came from an influential family and pack, but out of all the people in power who I have met, he’s the first one I get comfortable with. “Clement is right