8. Humor

I was pissed.

In fact, pissed was an understatement. I was so annoyed and angry. I could feel my Merida inside me. She was so hurt at the sight in front of us. The girl with the red hair was kissing our mate, right in front of us. It all reminded me of the scene back at my pack. When Beta Devin marked the Queen bee of my pack directly in front of me.

In total disbelief, one of my legs retreated back. That made Alpha Killian look at my direction that instant. The female who had kissed him spared me a glance. I could read the expressions on their faces. They were both surprised I was actually there which was insane. My other leg followed the other, taking a step back, with a hand on my chest.

Turning around, I ran through the door I had come in from. Perhaps, my expectations were too high. I shouldn’t have foresaw having a mate. Perhaps, I wasn’t just bound to have a mate. I shouldn’t be engrossed in the whole mating thing. These were my thoughts as I ran through the corridors. As the breeze oozed through my ears, I could hear Alpha Killian yelling my name. He was after me but I didn’t even stop for a second.

I wanted to go to anywhere but here. I didn’t belong here. I didn’t belong anywhere. I wanted to leave this world. Or if possible, go somewhere far. Where no one would treat me so poorly—like the Omega I was. Even if it wasn’t well-deserved. My father was a warrior. Warriors are the most recognized people in my pack. People respected them because of the sacrifice they made for the pack. His blood ran in my veins; thus, he had a high authorial status. But, ever since the incidence of his death, I was denounced to an Omega. This was the reason behind the lack of respect of my pack for me.

Just when I was about to shift, something hard suddenly appeared in front of me. This obstructed the possible ways I could shift, making my jaw connect with the floor, as I fell. Groaning in so much pain, I hissed loudly at the effect. Gingerly, I stood up looking ahead at what was in front of me. I knew I was such a coward. I shouldn’t have run but instead faced it. It was just that my self-worth had been snatched after my first rejection back at my pack.

Alpha Killian.

He was the one I had bumped into. I gasped at how he was able to meet up with me. Until I remembered he was an Alpha. Alphas were ten times faster than a normal wolf. Speed wise too. Dumb, Celeste. You just had to think, you know. Alpha Killian had a grumpy look on his features. This made him look more feral and untamed. I wondered what he wanted to say to me. Was he one of those cruel Alphas that locked their mates up even when they were at fault?

“Why did you run, Celeste?” With a slight grin carved up his features, he asked me. That put me in confusion as I wriggled my brows, wondering what his game was. Didn’t he have shame? After what he had just done to me, his mate? Maybe all Alphas were like this… Betas were even worse from my experience.

“I didn’t want to disturb you and your girlfriend, Alpha.” I said the last part in a mocking tone, feeling hurt inside. I hoped I didn’t break from all the hurt I kept in me one day. These days, it was all getting too hard to bear and keep inside. This was why I preferred death, a once and forever pain. I would also meet my mum and dad who I know would treat me right, wherever they might be.

He suddenly chuckled at me.

Feeling insecure, I looked around me to check what he was laughing at. My hands reached for my cloth with the power puff girl animation on it. Maybe that was what he was laughing at. I couldn’t be so sure though.

“You actually thought Kate was my girlfriend? That’s funny!” he uttered, even laughing more. I just stared at him and when it became too much to bear, I frowned at the way he took so lightly of it. Folding my arms, I stared at him annoyingly. My wolf had begun to calm down from his words. “If she’s not your girlfriend, then who is she to you, Alpha?” Snorting a bit, I asked. The breeze was starting to settle. It wasn’t as harsh as before.

“A jealous and possessive Luna, I like that Celeste.” With a mischievous smirk, he said. His woodsy and candy like scent was starting to occupy my nose. I liked the way he smelled. It was so heaven like. Inhaling it even more, I looked the other direction so he won’t suspect.

Why did I like the way my name rolled off his tongue?

C-e-l-e-s-t-e.

“That was not the answer to my question. I will very much appreciate it if you answer my question,” I said.

From where he stood, he came inches closer. My brows arched at his movements, wondering what he was up too again. This man was full of surprises and it made me feel insecure. So much insecure. I could get used to this till eternity, you know. 

“Kate is my sister.” He spelled out. I almost choked at what he said. She was his sister? Then why was she kissing him with that look on her face?

“Ok, Celeste. You very much know it was a peck on the cheek. She wasn’t actually kissing him so stop exaggerating.” Said my wolf, Merida. There was a truth in what she said. You couldn’t blame me? I was used to so much insincere and nasty people back at my pack so what was I supposed to believe? Put yourself in my shoes.

“S-Sister?” I muttered out. I couldn’t believe that.

“Yeah, Celeste. I certainly won’t keep a girlfriend when I have a mate. It doesn’t work like that,” he said. Judging from the expression on his face, his words were sincere. I felt like an asshole for reacting the way I just did now.

“I…I’m sorry. I didn’t know she was your sister. Oh, I’m such a fool!” Groaning and face palming myself, I told him. His large palms suddenly wrapped against mine. He held them like they were something he really treasured. It had been long since anyone held me like that. He made me think I was special…

“Don’t blame yourself, Celeste. You need to get something right. I want this mating thing to work between us. I want you to feel what it’s like to be loved, to be cherished. And, I won’t do anything that would cause damage, well said?” he stated, also asking me. His brown eyes were staring at mine with a serious expression inside.

“Ok.” I answered him with a really nervous and tight smile. He gave my hands one more rub before speaking.

“Then let’s go back to the pack house.” Alpha Killian said. I nodded at him as we headed back in.

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A/n Inspiration for this chapter is You broke me first by Tate McRae. Guys, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this chapter, you know. Really hope you add this to your library to be updated too.

I would update a new chapter tomorrow. Would make sure to make it interesting for you all❤️❤️❤️