95 Ryler’s POV “In the count of three…” I give them a heads up. “1… 2… 3. Shoot!” Three shots of gunfire were heard. I look on the other side and saw Clemento. I nod at him. When he got my cue, he ordered his soldiers to march inside the house as we cover them. “We can surely capture Edgar tonight, Alpha,” Roman commented while he attentively watch the soldiers barge the house. I know we will. From the past years, I am only holding back. He is walking freely because I am letting him. He is not that hard to find and capture. I am just buying time for my own benefit. A man who fears nothing is not scared of death. If I ever captured him without knowing what he feared, it will all be useless. I want him to know what I felt when he killed my parents. I want him to suffer like how he let those victims of him suffer for years. After getting a hand of her daughter and wife, I realized that he doesn’t care about his family at all. He is not scared if they lose them. What he is scared
Ryler's POV"ARGHHH!" I am walking towards the last cell here in the dungeon when a scream echoed in the whole place.Just like our dungeons where we place our cells, this place is also dark and is located underground. It is a perfect place to torture and kill those who needs to be erased in this world.The torch hanging on the walls of the dungeon guides me inside the dark and enclosed place.When I reached the cell, I saw Clemento and Cresento, along with the other five guards, standing in front of Edgar.His hands and ankles were chained. His hands are tied up while his feet are chained on the corners of the cell.The Whitlocks looked at my direction after sensing my presence. It doesn't take long before Roman joined me.He jogged towards me and bow his head to the Whitlocks as a sign of greeting."Since you are already here, we should start," Cresento said."You may go first," Clemento said. He stepped aside and revealed to me the table full of weapons. Therr are hammers, chains,
Ryler's POVI am walking to the hall straight to the meeting room where we always conduct meeting with the Whitlock. It's been months since I go back here from time to time that I can already memorize every corner of their pack territory."Alpha..." Roman called.I paused and looked at him. He looks concerned."What is it?""About what Edgar said..."I did not wait for him to finish what he is saying and look straight ahead to continue walking."We will learn everything later on, Roman. I need to hear everything," I said, whispering the last sentence to myself.What Edgar said shocked me. I do not even know if what he said was true.I reach out to the door knob, twist it, and pushed it open. When I stepped in, I was welcomed by Clemento and Cresento, both are sitting on their designated seats."Mind to tell me what the f*ck is happening?" I asked coldy. But I guess, no matter how strong I paint myself to other people, at certain times, I felt weak.My legs started to hardened and my c
Ryler's POV"Grimrose Celestine is a minor... She was born on March 16, 2005.""We tried everything we could, Ryler. But her wolf won't still meet her.""I left her with Brian and Gleck. They are using pain and pleasure to help her with her wolf.""Ryler, if your mate could not bear an heir for the pack, then what is that fight all about? You fought with Mrs. Renieval and the whole pack for this."The words from the mouths of the people around me echoed inside of my brain. Those are the comments that I received whil we are all working out for Celestine to meet her wolf."F*ck," I uttered to myself."Do not blame yourself, Alpha. You have no idea that she is a minor," Roman said, trying to comfort me.I shake my head. That's not the f*cking point. I let others touch her even though I know she's my mate. I did forgive myself from doing that before when I grew my love for her, but after discovering that she is a minor, it gets harder to forgive myself.I won't lie. I admit it. Through t
Ryler's POVThe Whitlock's car is just behind us, tagging along.Roman turned left and drive straight to the entrance of our pack territory. Since our territory doesn't look like how other territories are build, it doesn't looke like a territory at all. Our place looked like a small city with buildings. We are also one of the few packs who let humans entered our territory without revealing our identities.The guard who was guarding the entrance nods at me when our car entered the territory. He doesn't look like a guard at all since he is only wearing a simple shirt like all civillian roaming around.I gestured the car at the back, telling him that it is with us, He nods at me, non verbally telling me that he understood what I said.I watch in the rear view mirror if the Whitlock's cars get in. When they successfully entered, I temove my sight from the mirror.The drive towards our house was silent. I take a deep breath. It's been two weeks since I last talked to her. Next time, I wi
Ryler's POVShe what? It's impossible!I cannot believe what I am hearing is true. Celestine would never do that. Why would she leave the pack if she worked hard to be accepted on this?Also, she have plenty of ideas for the next months. I might be busy, but I heard all of it. She talks about it all thime time-- how she wants to lead the pack and how she visualize it for the next few years. "It's true. The servants found her room empty and her clothes are also gone. Maybe you should ask this guy right here. Maybe Ezra run to him so that they can live happily ever after-- Ahhh!" Laura was cut off by her own screams.Clemento held Laura's arm. He pulled her closer to him and level their faces. "Did you do something to her?!" He yelled at her face.I do not believe Ezra simply abandoned the pack. I am sure there is a reason. There should be a reason!They are fighting in front of me, but my mind started flying once again.Where is she? Why would she do this? Is this because of our fight
Ezra's POV“I can already smell the breakfast from the outside. We should go. Your baby also needs to eat,” Mrs. Gina said, snapping me back into reality.Right. Last night, Gia and I slumped ourselves down her bed.Their house is small but they have two bedrooms in here. And if my memory is right, I noticed that there is a complete small sofa set and a small dining table. Compared to how I lived before with my parents, their house is way liveable than ours.Since Gia and I were too tired to even cooked food last night, we decided to slee our hunger and promised to ourselves to eat properly tomorrow morning. Also, we cannot hunt last night. It was already late and it is dangerous to hunt in the forest at night I do not know if it is a good the but due to exhaustion, I did not feel any hunger. But I know I should eat because of my baby so I jolt up from the bed.I am thinking of cooking any edible food they have just so I can feed my hungry baby, however, when I saw Gia comfortably ly
Ryler's POV"Yes, Mr. Cresento. I will take note of what you suggested," I said politely.I never bow down to anyone. I am the kind of man who is used to being knelt down and respected by others. Not the other way around.But now that I am facing the man-- the true father of my true mate, I did not expect this to myself.For the past years, I think highly of myself that I never thought someone will make me this way."For everyone's information, she is not missing, She abandoned the pack and escaped. Probably--""Shut your mouth, Laura," I coldly said, making the inside of the elevator completely silent aside from the soft chuckle that Clemento did.When the elevator door opens, we all walk towards the meeting room. No one dared to open the mouths until I chose to break it My hands started sweating cold. We are all one of the rooms inside the hotel building. Sitting on the chairs with a long rectangular table in the middle, everyone is silent."Can someone fill me up about what happen
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