CelineAfter getting ready, I walked down with Sebastian. It felt weird sleeping in a bed last night, inside somewhere warm. I'm used to the hard flooring of the cells with a bit of straw.Last night was unusual. There was always constant noise in the cells. The prisoners constantly shouted and screamed, keeping me awake. Then, I had to be up early to cook for everyone else.Not this morning. I've slept in. Which isn't something I'm used to. As we get downstairs, the Pack kitchen is full. Sebastian wastes no time guiding me to the table.We sit, and I glance around, unsure of what to eat. I only ever had stew and bread. Sebastian must sense my unease as he grabs a plate and puts food on it before placing it in front of me."Eat, little one," he whispers, and I nod. Sitting, I eat, and my eye catches Joseph. He's staring at his plate and appears to be deep in thought.I can see the worry in his eyes. However, is that for Nischola? It can't be easy for him, leaving his mate behind and h
Sebastian.After the punishments were carried out that day, I gathered everyone from within the pack into the grounds.Many were speculating over who would be in charge when we left."Alpha Ryan," I call out, watching as he quickly stands. "If you're happy to, this is your pack now. You're the alpha. These here follow your orders," I say and watch as he nods."Of course, Your Majesty, I agree," He bows slightly, and I nod."We will be leaving tomorrow. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to come to me and ask," I say before standing and leading Celine inside.As we reach the stairs, her hand goes out to stop me. I watch as she turns and looks towards Joseph."If you think I can help, I will try. I'm not sure what I can do or if I can." Her words shock me. Joseph's eyes widen."Thank you!" He rushes over and hugs her. I'm not pleased about it, but it's her choice. She should focus on discovering who she is and what she needs to do.Joseph steps back, and I see hope in his eyes fo
CelineAfter Sebastian left, I considered what he spoke of and knew he was right. I've not even tried to work out who I am. Closing my eyes, I try to focus on my wolf.I had shifted without any knowledge or warning. It just happened. Within a few seconds, I feel my wolf, but there's so much more there that I can feel but don't understand.Celine, I'm Luperca.The words make me look around briefly before I realise it's my wolf. I stop and stare in the mirror, seeing my eyes shifting colours."You're my wolf?" I ask although it's obvious it is my wolf. Who else would be in my mind speaking to me?I am Celine; I'm all sides of you. For my entire life, I fought to overcome drugs and magic."Thank you for protecting me." I just realised I would have died without my wolf, but Luperca took control.You're welcome. I will always be here.The words have me smiling. Walking to the bed, I lie down. "How do I shift?" I ask as that is something I don't know.Focus on me and tell me you want me to h
CelineI stay in his arms for a short while before I feel his hands cup my face. His forehead rests against mine, and I hmm in approval. My body right now feels like nothing. It's as if it doesn't exist.He moves and presses his lips against mine gently. Moaning, I kiss him back; his mouth opens slightly and gives access to my tongue. As my tongue slides into his mouth, his tongue moves and strokes along mine.Groaning, I push myself closer to him. He pulls back, and I watch him shift back. I pout slightly at him, and he chuckles. Grasping my chin, his fingers dig into the skin."You look exhausted." His words have me laughing. "I gave Helios too much power; that wasn't meant to happen. Not yet, not this quickly," he says apologetically."I was fine with it, Sebastian. Nothing bad happened," I mumble and feel his fingers dig deeper into my jaw."Which I'm shocked by, you didn't freak out. You let all that happen and don't feel the need to run," his words have me nodding."I wasn't exp
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
Celine POVI’m still pressed against Sebastian when the door creaks open, and Dolton steps in quietly.“The Fae's Royal Guard is here,” he whispers, his eyes darting to the door he’s just closed. The carefree Sebastian vanishes in an instant, replaced by the commanding presence of the King. Without hesitation, we moved to get dressed.“Did they say why?” Sebastian asks, his voice low and controlled.“For Celine,” Dolton replies, his voice barely above a whisper. “Queen Nymia has requested that she join her for supper and a discussion.” He glances at me with concern. Once we’re dressed, Sebastian opens the door, and the guards step inside, their expressions unreadable.“Queen Nymia has requested that Celine join her for supper,” one of the guards repeats, his tone formal.Sebastian forces a smile, though I can feel the tension radiating from him. “That’s fine. We’ll prepare and join you shortly.”“Alone,” the guard clarifies, his gaze steady.Sebastian’s expression hardens, and his hea
Sebastian's POVWe arrive back at the hotel, and I immediately notice that Dolton isn’t here. The guards at the door mentioned he went out for a walk, giving us some time alone. My eyes drift towards the stack of files on the desk, and the King in me feels the urge to dive back into work. But I resist. Not today, and not so soon. Today and tonight, I need to focus on something more important than the werewolf issue—I need to focus on Celine.I walk into the living area, where Celine is already curled up on the sofa, picking out a movie to watch. As I sit down beside her, she looks at me with a mix of surprise and curiosity. I can tell she’s not used to seeing me like this—choosing to relax instead of burying myself in work. I’ve spent so long building walls between us, prioritising my duties over her, and it’s time to change that. She should come first, always.Without a word, I wrap my arms around her and pull her closer, feeling her warmth against me. My fingers trace gentle pattern
Sebastian’s POVThere’s been a shift, and it worries me that Celine is drifting further from me and closer to Dolton. It feels like there shouldn’t be a reason for it, but deep down, I know there is.Lately, I’ve been completely consumed by the evidence we’ve gathered on the werewolf king, leaving Celine and Dolton to spend time together. Part of me knew she missed him—she’d spoken about him often before he arrived, and I could sense that longing in her. So, I stepped back, giving them space to reconnect. But now, I fear I’ve made myself an outsider. Sure, we’re together at night, but it’s not the same.We need to find the right balance, and right now, there isn’t any. Dolton is with her full-time, while I only get to be with her at night—when he’s there too. I wonder if the age difference is part of the problem. When she’s with Dolton, they laugh and enjoy themselves, but with me, everything feels so serious.I need to figure out how to step out of 'King mode.' I make everything so i
Celine POVThe room was thick with tension, the air heavy with the unspoken fears of everyone present. Queen Nymia’s gaze lingered on me for a moment longer before she leaned back in her chair, her expression contemplative. King Thorne, too, seemed lost in thought, his eyes narrowing as he considered the implications of our request.“There is no doubt that the situation is dire,” Queen Nymia began, her voice measured. “But we cannot ignore the potential consequences of granting you the flower. The curse that plagues the family of this werewolf princess is one that carries the seeds of madness. Should you cure her and allow the bloodline to continue, what assurance do we have that this madness will not spread? What if the wolves, in their madness, turn on the innocent and slaughter them?”Her words hung in the air like a dark cloud, and a murmur of agreement rippled through the council. The fae were cautious by nature, their long lives making them wary of any action that could upset th
Celine POVAfter I finished practising my magic and shifting, we climbed back into the cars and continued our journey toward the Fae Kingdom. My muscles ached from the exertion, and the magical energy within me still buzzed, a reminder of the power I was only beginning to tap into. Yet, despite the fatigue settling into my bones, Sebastian insisted we press on. He explained that we couldn’t afford to stop, not even for a short break. There was a chance that Alpha Ian was following us, likely to demand our assistance. The thought sent a shiver down my spine. I wasn’t ready to face the werewolf king for Ian, not if he was the one who had me taken and sold.Sebastian reassured me that Ian didn’t have the same resources we did. He would be forced to stop each night to rest, something we had the luxury of avoiding. This gave us a crucial advantage, though it was little comfort considering the weight of our mission. The tension in the car was palpable; everyone was lost in their thoughts as
Celine’s POVWe’ve been on the road for two days straight, covering miles of terrain without a single stop longer than a bathroom break. Normally, this kind of travel would wear anyone out, but Sebastian’s cars are far from ordinary. They’re designed to transform, and with the press of a button, the backseat turns into a bed. This setup has allowed me to rest during our journey, nestled between Dolton and Sebastian. It’s a strange comfort, though—Dolton, who used to be so hesitant to touch me, now seems to have overcome his fears. Sebastian either joins us or watches from a distance, which only adds to the complexity of our situation. The car’s confined space doesn’t exactly help either, making things even more intense.Every night, I make a point of doing something to ease Dolton’s anxiety. His nerves have been on edge ever since this journey began, and I’ve learned that quick, spontaneous moments help calm him. As soon as we’re done, we clear away the bedding, restoring the car to it
Celine POVI’m not sure what time it is when I wake up, but something must have stirred me. The room is dim, bathed in the soft shadows of early morning. I blink a few times and realise I’m sandwiched between Sebastian and Dolton. Sebastian is sleeping soundly beside me, his chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm, while I can feel Dolton’s warm presence behind me, his arm draped protectively over my waist.I don’t know when Sebastian came to bed, but I have a feeling his excuse to check on Joseph was more about giving Dolton and me some space. The thought is comforting, but there’s an undercurrent of restlessness in my body that I can’t shake. I feel too warm, almost feverish, and the heat is building in my stomach, spreading through me until it pools between my legs. I try to shrug off the blankets, but it’s difficult when they’re tucked around me, held down by the weight of the two men on either side of me.The heat is becoming unbearable, and a growing sense of discomfort urge
CelineI remain silent, letting the weight of the conversation settle on Dolton. I haven’t really thought about how our relationship would evolve, but I know it’s possible. My past before Sebastian, before he saved me, was filled with complexities—relationships with multiple men, sometimes all at once. It was a life I knew, a part of me that I had accepted long ago.Even before I was sold, Dolton and his brothers had shared me, often at the same time. So, the idea of being with them together wasn’t new or unsettling for me. But I can sense this will be different, especially for Sebastian and Dolton.Sebastian, though, seems almost eager or at least open to the idea. He speaks up first, his voice steady and confident.“You wanted to discuss how this would work, and here we are,” Sebastian says, then pauses, giving Dolton the space to respond.Dolton hesitates, rubbing his face as if trying to clear his thoughts. “I apologise, I... I’m just in shock. I never thought you would agree to s
Sebastian POVI take a deep breath and sit down, facing Dolton with a resolute expression. “We need to leave early, long before anyone has the chance to notice,” I begin, my voice low and firm. There’s no way I can trust that Alpha Ian won’t follow us or create some kind of disruption to force me to stay here and solve his problems.Dolton meets my gaze. Concern etched on his face. “How early are we talking?” he asks, his tone mirroring my seriousness.“Before sunrise,” I reply without hesitation. “We have to be gone before Alpha Ian or his men realise what’s happening. He’s growing increasingly desperate, and if he catches wind of our departure, I have no doubt he’ll do whatever it takes to stop us.” The unease within me is palpable, a knot tightening in my stomach at the thought of what might come if we’re not careful.Dolton considers my words. “And how long will it take to present the evidence to the King in exchange for his daughter? Could we do it early morning, and then Alpha I