CelineIt has been two months since I have been in hell with my father and my people, and for once, I felt like I belonged.Arianna felt at home more than ever. I rarely wanted to leave. I finally had a father. I had Evelyn, Bridgette, and Penny who were the best people ever, and the demons were teddy bears when you did not stink of sin.The dark knight, who insisted on being called anything I wanted to call him as he was here to serve me, decided to prepare me for my suicidal mission, Hades, Dad, had called it, but I did not care. There was a chance I could get my mother back. I had been a victim all my life, and this was a chance to fight for someone other than myself.And because of that shift in my mindset, I became unstoppable.My wolf, Silver, stopped holding back, and now I could explore my powers better than before. I was no longer weak.I knew my power, and with that, I was going to get my mother back.The fear that had once wrapped around my throat like a leash had snapped.
Celine“Let me guess, it’s about that mischievous knight.” Evelyn broke the silence in the room, snapping me out of my thoughts that had stretched a bit too long.Evelyn was helping me with my sore muscles while Bridgette Arienna. Penny, silent as always, wrote in her journey she always carried around. And as usual Evelyn saw through me. I sighed as she reached a sore spot, but I was sighing for another reason entirely. “I just want to know what under that darn amour! Why does he have to be so stubborn about it? Is there a third eye? Is he ugly or something?”Evelyn and Bridgette shared a glance, and then burst out giggling.“When are you going to admit you have a crush, my lady?”I rolled my eyes, pushing up to stare at Evelyn. “I do not have a crush. He’s the most conceited bastard in the whole of hell. He is the main reason why go to hell, is such a hated phrase.”“Sure sure,” Bridgette mused, and I saw a ghost of a smile on Penny’s lips as she pretended not to eves drop.“Well
We had planned my training would go on for four months, and I was going to go on hell missions before I go and try save my mother. I was in my second month, and I was yet to go on hell missions. “What? Why?”He rested back in his chair. “The quadrennial Alpha Hunting Competition is in two weeks, on the island. You need to go then. That’s the best time for your mission to go without any hitch and for you to get a key.”Dark tensed beside me. “What? You can’t be serious. She can’t go, she’s no way ready!”His reaction caught be off guard. Dark had never reacted in such a manner to my father before. My father’s expression turned stony as he stared at Dark, and I could feel the air change. His anger, I heard rumors how destructive it was, but Dark was not backing down.“Wait,” I turned to Dark. “What do you mean I am nowhere ready?”Dark’s fists clenched at his sides. “I mean exactly what I said.” His voice was sharp, cutting through the tension in the room. “You’re strong, but you hav
CelineI was at the front of his room five minutes early, and I could tell he hated the way I grinned in his face.“Hey there, partner!” I could feel the eye roll, even if I could not see it.He stepped away from the door, walking down without so much as a glance, "Do you always have to be this enthusiastic?"I immediately matched his stride. "Of course. If I have to spend my time working with you, I might as well make it fun." I said, feeling my sword strap hugging me a little tight.The truth was that I was a little nervous about this mission. I have only fought a handful of demons, and the way Dark reacted yesterday, I was almost sure I had no idea what was waiting for me in just a few minutes.“I don’t see why I can’t get more information before heading in,” I muttered, adjusting the strap of my sword. “Going in blind seems like a terrible strategy.”Dark let out an empty chuckle, completely void of humor in it. “If you need all the answers before you act, you won’t last long in
The impact of its jaws tearing my throat never came. A scream echoed through the forest, and my eyes weakly opened to see Dark towering over it, holding his scythe to its neck.“You should have been scared instead.”Then with a strike, he killed the monster. Its scream shook the whole forest, The darkness faded into dim light, like the rest of hell.It was getting harder to keep my eyes opened, but I saw Dark storm towards me.“No… Celine. You cannot die ike this.” his worried muffled words reached my ears as he lifted me off the floor.A groan left my lips as i struggled to keep my eyes opened. “Dark…” “No… no, princess. You have to keep your eyes open.” his wrods werw so tender and filled with fear, that ifii wasnt bleeding, i could have teased him, but instead, i felt pain.“Just hold on, okay?” He whispered as he held me close to his chest, and he held me with surirsing gentleness as he sped out of the forest.His roughness was gone and he seemed almost desperate that i was okay
CelineIt has been days since the kiss happened, and things haven't been the same ever since. Zeke has not removed his armor since that night, and there have been no more teasing or heated fights. Only curt answers, and the girls and even Hades noticed.He shut me off completely. I could never fault him for that. My feelings were complicated, and he was right; I had to sort out my mess. And Kaiden… I was going to see him for the first time in three months the next week, and I could not stop the questions that plagued my mind. Was he happy with Sheila? Did he ever think about me?I hated that I still had feelings for him. I thought I had moved on. But kissing Zeke made me realise I had not, and I needed closure so I could allow myself happiness.But was that fair to Zeke? To be second place?“Focus, princess.” he swung his sword in the air, and I hurriedly blocked his strike, the blade narrowly missing me because of my distracted thoughts.“Sorry,” I muttered, but he ignored me.“No tim
CelineThe next few days were unbearable. No words, just brutal training. Father also came in a few times, pushing me to my limits. Zeke refused to hold back. But I refused to challenge him on that. I pushed back further, until I defeated him for the tenth time, and he begrudgingly accepted that I was ready.The last day of my training, a day before I was to go back to earth, Zeke and I stood in front of our father.“The Princess is ready, your highness.”My father turned to me and smiled at me, full of pride. “That's my little girl.” He wrapped his arms around me.My heart swelled for the first time hearing those words. No one had ever been proud of me, let alone believe in me like he did. A tear slid down my cheek. I was no longer weak, and someone was proud of me.He pulled away, wiping my tears, his smile warm. “You are just as strong as your mother, and I am strong. She would be so proud of you when you rescue her.”Zeke said nothing as he watched, and Father turned to him. “Have
CelineMy breath caught in my throat as I laid eyes on Zeke. He stood at my door, his body clad in something other than his armor. A suit that clung on his body, highlighting his broad shoulders and chest.His hair was styled instead of falling over his face like it always did, and his face was as handsome as always.“Zeke…” I whispered, my voice trapped in my throat. I cleared my throat, catching myself. “What are you doing here? I didn’t see you at the party.”He ran a hand through his hair, ruffling the style. I preferred it to be ruffled. “I just couldn’t bring myself to go to the party.”He glanced at my body before meeting my eyes. “You look breathtaking.” He whispered as he stared into my eyes, and I reminded myself to breathe.“Thanks. Uh, do you want to go in?” I asked, opening the door without waiting for a reply.He nodded, stepping into the room after me, and I shut the door softly. Arienna was in her cot fast asleep at the corner of the room and I gestured to Zeke to be q
CelineAlpha Lucan lazily leaned back into the couch as a slow grin crawled onto his face. His eyes were intense as she stared at me, it looked like he was trying to see through me or even figure out what was running through my mind. “Disrespect?” He repeated, his voice was low and mocking as if the thought of a mere maid saying such to him was something he had never believed would happen. Slowly, his eyes roamed over me from my head down to my toes making my skin crawl from disgust. “You wear a mask—probably ashamed of how you look and yet you're acting like you command the room or like you’re higher than me. Isn’t that intriguing?” He asked as he cocked an eyebrow at me. His words hit me like a punch to the stomach but I didn’t give him the satisfaction of seeing my reaction. I kept my face neutral as I stared at him, waiting to hear him say why he had called for me. After a few moments of silence and him realizing that I wasn’t going to say anything, he raised his hand and wav
Celine That was weird. I thought as I cleaned the floor of the ballroom for the end of competition Celebration. Kaiden must have figured out that I was hiding something because of his confrontation but totally freezing up like that after touching my hair? That was weird. Maybe he figured out you were Celine? Silver the ever ghostly ghost wolf whispered, but I shut her to the back of my mind, not interested in that particular sentence. Kaiden did not figure out my identity, I’ve been extra careful. A big part of me felt it was something else, maybe a mindlink message. A push hit me from behind and I stumbeled forward, almost falling flat on my face in the hall. I whipped backwards to see the culprit and it was none other than the boss, Sybil. “You.” She eyed me in disgust, and I stood upright, surprised at her sudden evidence irritation. “Yes, Boss? Is something wrong?” I asked, keeping my voice civil. “Did I do something wrong?”She gave me a once over, then snorted. “Maybe the
Kaiden “What are you looking for, Lina?” I asked the minute she stepped into the room. She froze, her eyes wide, almost as if she was a deer caught in the headlights, which in this case she was.The minute I stepped into the room I noticed the chest I placed in a strategic position had been moved, confirming my theory. Lina was looking for something, and I had to know what it was.“W- what?” She stammered, before clearing her throat, “I’m not looking for anything your highness.” She lied through her teeth.My jaw clenched as I looked out the window. I was beginning to finally see the good in someone and then it had to be a spy. Another liar. And after what I’ve been through, I hate lies. Pushing down my frustration, I turned to her. She was in her usual maid uniform, the floral skirt and the damn mask, but I was done with all the anonymity of her whole existence. She was apparently not to be underestimated. “What if I find out you are looking for something?” I met her gaze. “Wha
Celine“Kaiden wait.” An alpha called out and my heart jumped out in shock as i felt their presence just feet away from me.I knew Kaiden was headed to breakfast with the alphas. And the minute i heard, i snuck bak into his roo to search the whole place carefully. But i realized it was a waste o time, and i was going to have a better shot finidng whereever the key ma be from the meeting they were having, so i hid behind some flowers in the garden close to the dining room to listen.But all i could see were egotistic alphas that only craved power. But as Kiaden tood up abruptly and left before i could run away, i just had to hold my breath aand hope he doesnt find me.Last night was strange… After Kaiden slept off, his hand in mine, all i could think off was or conversation. Kaiden thought i was dead. Yes i knew the possibility of them thinking i was dead was high since i disappeared out of nowhere was high, but i thought since Sheila was in power, he wouldnt care if i was dead or not.
Chapter 118Kaiden “You should have killed that bastard Orion once and for all, King Kaiden!” Van protested the minute he and the other Alphas under my kingdom stepped into the dining room to see me and discuss the next competition.There was a day interval between each competition for instances like my injured waist to heal before another tsking competition. However, thanks to Lina's wound-treating skills, I was healed the minute I woke up this morning. I appreciated it because it was a sign of weakness to be injured as the king, and these Alphas were ready at any minute to take up my post and to show they are superior to me the minte they see me down.Lina. The maid I could not seem to figure out. Her similarities to Celine were overwhelming, but I did not want to dwell on them for too long. It seems that I was just missing Celine, and it would be wrong to move on with someone who only reminds me of her, and not someone I care about for herself. So pushed her away to the back of
CelineKaiden did not wait a second more as he was escorted out of the arena, but I noticed the pain in his gaze as he struggled to keep moving forward. He was limping on his right side, blood dripping from his knuckles, the wound on his side gaping, soaking through the fabric of his shirt.The Alphas and the healers rushed to his side to help him, but he shrugged them off and did not allow anyone to help him. “He's hurt, and he's not letting anyone help him,” Tasha whispered beside me.The noise of the arena roared in my ears as I watched him disappear through the corner of his room. Without thinking, I pushed the bodies away and followed him.I know I came here on a mission; I know he's not supposed to know anything about me till I succeed in that mission, but I had to make sure he was okay. The hallway was empty when i got there, and the guards in front of Kaiden’s room stopped me from entering, his eyes stern as he looked down at me. “The king said not to let anyone in.”“What
CelineKaiden did not wait a second more as he was escorted out of the arena, but I noticed the pain in his gaze as he struggled to keep moving forward. He was limping on his right side, blood dripping from his knuckles, the wound on his side gaping, soaking through the fabric of his shirt.The Alphas and the healers rushed to his side to help him, but he shrugged them off and did not allow anyone to help him. “He's hurt, and he's not letting anyone help him,” Tasha whispered beside me.The noise of the arena roared in my ears as I watched him disappear through the corner of his room. Without thinking, I pushed the bodies away and followed him.I know I came here on a mission; I know he's not supposed to know anything about me till I succeed in that mission, but I had to make sure he was okay. The hallway was empty when i got there, and the guards in front of Kaiden’s room stopped me from entering, his eyes stern as he looked down at me. “The king said not to let anyone in.”“What?
I shot to my feet. My whole body trembled. “Stop—” Tasha glanced at me in shock, before grabbed my wrist, stopping me. “Thought you were immune to his charms but see you at the edge of your seat.” She smirked at me.“I just hate when people cheat that’s all.” “He’ll be fine.” But even she sounded unsure. My heart pounded painfully against my ribs. Kaiden staggered, his breaths ragged. I could see the pain in the way he held himself, in the stiffness of his movements. But he didn’t fall. He didn’t stop. Kaiden lifted his head, his dark gaze locking onto Orion like a wolf who had just chosen his prey. A slow shiver ran down my spine. Orion charged again. This time, Kaiden let him, not doing anything to avoid the attack, making me nervous for what he planned. At the last second, Kaiden twisted, grabbed Orion by the scruff of his neck, and threw him straight into Darius. The two wolves crashed to the ground in a heap of limbs. The arena exploded into cheers, but I barely he
CelineThe first competition was The Grand Hunt, the first brutal test of skill and survival.The rules were simple:Hunt down the marked beast before anyone else.Avoid the hidden traps scattered throughout the forest.Outrun, outfight, or outsmart rival competitors trying to take you down.The first to bring the beast’s head to the podium wins.Sounds easy? It’s not. The beast wasn’t just any animal, it was enhanced with magic, making it faster, stronger, and deadlier. The forest itself was enchanted, filled with tricks to throw hunters off course.This wasn’t just about strength. It was about instincts, strategy, and knowing exactly when to attack, or when to hide.Each team of Alphas led by the king were to enter into the forest through three individual entrances, and they were allowed to arm each other, but none of them were allowed to kill.Kaiden stood in front of his Alphas, some changed into wolves, and some in human forms, just like the other kingdoms. Kaiden’s kingdom was