CelineI stay kneeling above him. My fingers walk up his chest and stop at a button before unfastening it. His hands capture mine, and he chuckles."Celine, we're in the car," his words growled into my ear, and I pushed my body closer to him. Wanting him even more. Before, sex was a chore, something I had.It is amazing with Sebastian. I find it pleasurable and crave more of it. Then again, I always enjoyed it with Dolton as well. I knew I was safe with him, though."Please," I bite against my lip before kissing him. His hands release mine, and I work to unfasten his shirt. The feel of his hands rubbing along my body has me shaking as he lifts the dress from me and throws it.Our mouths connect, and I lose my breath against him as his kiss becomes more aggressive. His tongue strokes into my mouth, and I cry out slightly, feeling us both becoming entirely naked."Shift," I whisper, and he pulls back to stare at me."Little one," his words are soft, and I frown.Something about that mom
SebastianIt has taken us a few days to travel to the other pack. It's along the way, so I'm more than happy to call in and find out where their daughter has gone. It seems strange that Alpha Dale was allowed to stay here. That is one question I have. It's not often that packs allow other alpha's to remain without a reason."Alpha Dale was here, correct?" I look at Alpha Ian, and he nods. His Luna sits by his side, clearly distressed by their daughter's disappearance."Yes, he said his Luna was wounded and asked to stay here. He offered money for accommodation."That explains why he let him in then. The pack is clearly small and doesn't have enough money for basic things. How long has this pack been living with so little?"You needed money?" Celine asks, and Alpha Ian nods."We're not a big pack; we grow most of our own food, but there's not much close by that can help us earn money," Alpha Ian says. These words have me wondering now why he isn't getting help."I thought the king was
SebastianIt took hours for Alpha Ian to give us all the information he has that isn't on paper. Alpha Dale stayed here for two nights—well, one, as he disappeared before sunrise on the second night.Celine has listened and seems to be taking everything in right now. I doubt she will be able to unearth any proof that the king is linked, especially if the pack here has been trying for years.I watch as everyone begins to walk out, and I raise my hand. "Max, I need you to stay here, please." He spoke to Alpha Dale more, so I need answers from him right now, as he likely knows something.He sits back down, and I watch the others leave. Joseph seems on edge, maybe because he's been away from Nischola for so long."Did Alpha Dale mention Daisy to you?" Celine asks, and I look at her. She's taking over, which makes me want to smile."Nothing, not once did he mention her," Beta Max sighs. "I swear, I didn't know he never told me his plan. I know people think I knew because I spent a lot of t
CelineAfter hearing everything, I felt the urge to help. To seek out the truth and punish those who have wronged me and every other child that was taken.What sort of monster happily takes and sells children? They treated us like objects, things that had no freedom or rights. It makes me angry, and that makes me want to seek out who it is even more and get revenge.The donations date back thirty years, and I wonder how true the accusations that the King is involved are. Kings should protect their kingdoms and people, not do this. Placing down the paper, I feel the rest disappear from my hands."It's late; you've been reading for hours," Sebastian says as he lifts my body from the chair."They could know the truth about me; if she wasn't my mum, then maybe they know who she is?" I need to know. My mind replays that auction again, the one where I was sold. She wasn't. How didn't I remember the words? "Back on the market," I whisper."What?" His fingers grasp my jaw, tilting my head up
SebastianWe arrived at Eloune City and didn't leave the cars. We need to ensure that everyone is safe. There's a chance people may attack, as these types of cities don't do well with having royalty and guards around."We've got a few locations to check," Celine smiles at me, and I know she found some places that might have answers."It's not about knowing where to go; it's more about ensuring you're safe. We've no idea how people will react. There are rogues, then there is Eloune City and ones like it. Eloune City is more dangerous, especially for us," I explain, knowing she won't understand the risk."So what do we do?" She looks at me and waits."We play their game," Joseph smiles, and my head shakes."What?" Celine looks between us."He has an idea, a foolish idea," I mutter, unwilling to agree."It's the best way. We're here because my mate is cursed, and I need a healer. We heard there was one for sale," Joseph says, and I sigh. I get it. If word gets around that we're here tryi
CelineWe stopped at a private hotel, which apparently didn't ask questions or mention that we were staying there. After eating and then getting ready, we left.Everything Sebastian tried to conceal who I was failed. We need to hope there are enough people there to prevent them from pinpointing me."Stay close," Sebastian looks at me."I know. Stay close. Don't leave, and don't ask anything too obvious," I reply, and he nods while smiling."I'm just worried, that's all," he smiles and guides me into the building. There's already a crowd walking through. I watch as they swipe the card and go through a door. It takes nearly ten minutes to get through the door.As we step into the room, a familiar scent instantly hits me. The whole atmosphere of this place is a haunting echo of where I was once sold. My body tenses and Sebastian gently nudges me forward towards the bar.I ignore his words as he orders drinks and hands me one."If this is too much, we can leave," Sebastian says, his eyes
Dolton POVThe knock on the door jolts me out of my sleep; my heart races as I drag myself out of bed. The pain floods through me. I thought not rejecting her was a good thing, but the pain I feel constantly is taking its toll. I now wonder how she is; how is she coping with the pain of our separation?"What?" I shout and watch the door open."Alpha Dolton," she bows her head slightly. "We've had no confirmation of if she is going to be sold tonight or not."Sighing, I nod. "Then I go anyway. Remember to speak to people, ask around and find out who bought her."She looks at me like I'm crazy, I'm not. I will find her."Have you considered that whoever bought her may not resell her?"I have. "Then I will find out who bought her," I explain, and she sighs."The pack needs their alpha," she argues, and I admire her strength."And I need my Luna." I stare at her, and she nods."Maybe you could try again?"I laugh at her. "No, they will not speak. They are lucky to be alive, and if I find
Celine POVI'm inside for one minute, then outside again. Dolton pulls me out of the door into the back alley."We need to leave now before they know and lock you up again," he goes to pull me away, and I hear a roar. My body is knocked back, and I see Sebastian shift.Dolton shifts and faces him while growling. They glare towards each other, ready to attack. Of course, Sebastian thinks someone is going to try and run off with me.Moving quickly, I step between them. "Stop!" I glance at them both."Move Celine," Sebastian roars.My head shakes, and I place my palm on his chest. "It's Dolton. He wasn't kidnapping me; he thought he was saving me," I plead with my eyes and turn to face Dolton. I had forgotten he was a Lycan. He's standing on two feet and inches closer. "Dolton, this is King Sebastian of the Dragons. He helped me escape those who had bought me, he saved me, and he is my mate."I wait, expecting him to calm down, only he growls louder and lurches towards Sebastian. My body