All Chapters of Lycan King's Hybrid Captive: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Celest’s POVI heard the door swing open and I reacted on instinct. My hands scrambled to push the hidden space back into place, shoving the bookcase forward until it clicked shut. My eyes were all over the room as I scanned the study for an escape, but the sound of approaching footsteps paralyzed me.There was nowhere to run.With no other option, I lunged toward the nearest cabinet and slipped inside, pressing my body against the hardwood. My heart was pounding so hard I feared it would give me away.A second later, the person entered.Magnus—of course. Through the narrow slits in the cabinet door, I watched as he stumbled into the room. His usual composed self was shattered—his suit was torn, his face out of shape, and there was blood all over. It was so much, drops were seeping from his arms down to the floor. He barely managed to stagger forward before collapsing onto the floor with a groan of pain.I covered my mouth to stifle a gasp."What happened to him?"I wanted to rush o

Celest’s POVI stood in the center of Magnus’s study—stubborn.“I want to come with you,” I said.Magnus barely spared me a glance. “No.”I ignored his bland reply. “I can fight.”He sighed, running a hand through his dark hair before turning to face me fully. His piercing eyes locked onto mine“You’re staying here,” he said, voice low.I took a step closer. “Magnus—”“Stop it,” He cut me short. “You should stay in the territory; otherwise, I’ll start thinking you’re looking for ways to escape again.”I froze. The accusation stung more than I expected. Did he still not trust me? After everything?His words felt like a slap, but I did well to hide my emotions. If I let him see my frustration, he would only use it against me.I exhaled sharply. “That’s not what I’m trying to do.”He remained silent, studying me.For a moment, I thought he might reconsider, but then he turned away, signaling the conversation was over.“Stay here, Celest.” His voice was softer this time, but it left no ro

Celest’s POV I watched as Zara’s footsteps faded into the distance, leaving a fuming Magnus alone with me. I barely had time to exhale before Magnus turned on me. The next second, my back hit the stone wall. His hand slammed beside my head, boxing me in."Tell me the truth," he demanded, his voice low and deadly. "Are you a hybrid?"I couldn't speak.His eyes were glaring at me, his usual coldness now laced with something more—something I couldn’t quite decipher.I swallowed hard, my heart beating so fast."I—""Answer me, Celest." His voice was deeper now. "Were you planted by the rebels from the very beginning?"Oh my days. He thought I was a spy?Before I could process the thought completely, his hand wrapped around my throat.Not enough to choke me—yet. But enough to warn me that my answer was urgently needed.Tears welled in my eyes.I had risked everything to be here, to stay by his side, and yet… he still saw me as a potential enemy."Magnus," I whispered, my voice shaking. "

Celest’s POV Leon gone, possibly never to be seen again, I was ready for everything ahead of me. But nothing had prepared me for the horror that awaited me when I reached the border.The battlefield stretched like a thousand miles before me, a horrible display of war’s merciless nature. The ground was slick with blood, bodies of Lycan, werewolves and hybrids alike spread across the land. The scent of death was everywhere, mingling with the acrid stench of burning flesh. How do I find him in the pile of these bodies? Oh, Magnus… where are you?My heart shook with each step, my eyes scanning the sea of corpses, dreading the possibility of seeing his lifeless body among them. My hands trembled as I lifted a fallen soldier’s cloak similar to his, only to sigh in relief when I realized it wasn’t him.But the relief was gradually fading with no sign of him. I could get lost if I kept going on, so I needed to think my next action through. I didn't have the luxury before a sharp pain explod

Magnus’s POV I took a deep breath, forcing myself to remain calm. Zara was still watching me from across the conference hall, a smug look on her face. She had backed me into a corner and thought I had no choice but to accept her offer.She was wrong.“I’ll return with an answer soon,” I told her before I walked out. I didn't wait for her response, but I knew I had to give her something before I left here today. The Werewolf Alliance Conference was still not over yet. Information has been passed around that there was one more agenda to trash, so we were all waiting. I took my place a few seats away from Zara, ignoring the political discussions around me as I focused on what truly mattered—finding Celest.The thought of her out there alone, possibly in danger, ignited rage inside me. She was reckless, stubborn, and far too brave for her own good. But she was also mine. And I needed to find her.A conversation between two warriors picked my interest. “I heard he's already here.” one o