Celestine’s POV“I will court you, Celestine. I will show you that I am worth the risk… again.”I take a deep breath while staring at the sky blue peaceful sky. The sun is shining brightly but gladly, it doesn’t hurtfully strike through my skin. Hit by the blinding light of the sun along with the warm breeze of the wind here on my small balcony, it feels refreshing.My head turned on my closed door when I heard three consecutive knocks. “Come in,” I confidently replied.There are only a few people who knock on my door. Whoever it was, I am pretty sure I won’t be awkward to face them with my morning face.I tied tightly my robe around my waist while I watched the door push open from the other side.“Good morning,” Clement greeted.I smiled at him. “Morning,” I replied.“May I come in?”“Sure.”Clement closed the door behind him after he stepped inside. He then walks towards me.“You like the balcony?” he asked.I chuckled. “Yeah. I love watching the sunrise.”“You should have got the r
Celestine’s POVLoryna is helping me get ready for dinner later. We are here in my room as she currently curling the tips of my hair.I do not know who we are going to meet. Clement doesn’t want to tell me. All he said was his family and ours are close friends. He also emphasized that he is single and an Alpha.“You look exactly like your mother, gorgeous,” Loryna commented. Her hands gently rest on my shoulders as we both look at my reflection in the vanity mirror in front of us.I flashed a small smile. The glam team that my brother hired to doll me up did a great job. My cheekbones are enhanced, they made my eyelashes longer, and the rosy blush cheeks perfectly complimented my fair skin.What I did not like was my hair. They tied my hair in a messy bun. It did look good on me, but I am not comfortable with my hair tied up and exposing my neck. I got too shy to ask them to repeat it, so I just told Loryna to fix my hair right after the team left.“It’s probably the makeup,” I replie
Celestine’s POVA short silence enveloped the table. I can sense my father’s eyes on me, probably wondering if I know any of this.On the other hand, I look at my brother, thinking the same thing. Did he call him?Clement noticed the weight of my stare and looked back at me. He then shrugs his shoulders and continues eating.Well, based on how he is acting, I think he is unaware of this.“Midnight Shadow Pack? Isn’t that the pack where you came from?” Briner asked, breaking the silence.I darted my eyes at him. “Yep.” I avoided my gaze at him and went back to eating. “Ohh, alright,” he murmured.He caught my attention. “Alright, what?” I asked.He raises his hand in front. “Nothing. It just comes to mind that he is possibly your ex-mate.”“He is,” my brother answered. “Should we let him in?” he asked my father.My brows furrow. Why is he only asking Father and not me? Clement directed his head at me after noticing my heavy gaze.“Do you want him here?” he innocently asked.Thought you
Celestine's POVMy heart is pounding hard yet slow. I tried to maintain a straight face so no one would notice the chaos inside of me.I lift my chin and look straight ahead. I can sense Ryler's presence on my back, but I did not date look back at him until we reached the balcony just across teh dinning area."What do you want to talk about?" I asked.I do not know why I am acting this way. Indeed, I told him to give me space. But I won't lie. My heart feels warm whenever he visits me and tries to court me. It is true that I do not want to go back to the Midnight Shadow pack. However, the thought of him not pursuing me to go back with him also hurts me. "I know you do not want to rush things, Celestine." He inserted his hand into his pocket and look straight into my eyes."But...?" I continued.I can sense in his tone that he wants to say something."The pack is already looking for an heir. I cannot disclose to them about you and the baby. I do not want to put pressure on you."I gu
Celestine’s POV“OMG. You’re so gorg, princess!” Gia exclaimed. I shyly smiled at her. I am still not used of getting compliments. I look at my reflection in the mirror. The glittery halter top dress shines bright and makes my fair skin dominate.Gia lean towards me and levels her face into mine. We both look at the mirror.“You look like a godess of light!” she commented.I chuckled and slightly shakes my head.“Stop it, Gia!” I softly and playfully hit her arm.She made me stand as we both walk in front of the full-length mirror.“See? You look pretty!” I smiled. I reach for the hem of my dress and lift it a little. I made a small sway to see how the skirt of the dress will move.“I do not know why I have to dress this way. It will be torn anyway.”Gia sighed. “Even so. This is the day that you will transform! This is the day that you will meet your wolf.”“Can I just do this privately?” I asked.I swear, I have no idea how many times I tried everyone around me, including Ryler,
Ryler’s POV“Hi, Ryler!” a woman’s high-pitched voice echoed in my ears. My brows instinctively furrowed. I glance at my beta, Roman, who is standing behind me and avoiding my eyes.I sigh with my closed lips. This is why I hate going to this kind of event.The pointed heels of her footsteps started approaching my direction. A soft hand seductively rested on my shoulder before it crawled down my chest. I can sense her face nearing the back of my neck.“I’m Vesha—”“Not interested,” I coldly answered without looking at her.Roman chuckled. In my peripheral vision, I saw him covering his mouth with his hand when the girl threw a glare at her.“Remove your hands off me,” I added.The girl quickly removed her hands and stomped away. I even heard her hissing while marching back to her seat.I rest my elbows in the armchair and massaged my temples with my fingers.“Alpha, that girl is a 10/10. Did you see her curves? Her bottom cheeks and her big round boo—”“Why exactly did you bring me he
Ezra’s POV“Son of a b*tch. Faster, Ezra!” my mother yelled.My tears keep running down my cheeks as I run with my barefoot. I ignored the dump and muddy ground as well as the sharp stones that pierces through my sole. It’s too dark in here.The only source of light is the silver shining moon displayed in the sky and the wildfire that quickly eats our small village.I wipe my tears away as I continue running.I couldn’t stop. I shouldn’t stop. They will kill me. They will kill us. “Help me! Help, please!”I roam my eyes around me without stopping my feet from taking huge steps. I do not know where the voice is coming from. Everything around me is in chaos. Some are screaming because their houses are burning, while others are screaming because they are burning.My lips quiver in fear. As much as I want to help, I know I could do nothing.My mother and father are both a few steps ahead of me. They are holding each other’s hands while running.Our small village is being attacked. No—mor
Ezra's POV "What are we going to do with this b*tch?" one of the soldiers asked. My hands are tied behind my back and they put a piece of cloth in my mouth so I cannot ask for help. As if I have someone I can ask a help to. Even my own family left me without hesitation. After my family ditch me, the soldiers tried to catch them, but they came back empty-handed. "We were caught off guard. We did not expect that," said one of the soldiers. The other chuckled. One of them is holding my hands behind my back as if I'll run away. "I can't believe they just left their daughter to us." They all laugh. I lower my head as they drag me along with them. To be honest, I do not know where we are heading. Unlike my brother, this is the first time I got caught. My brother was once caught by the soldiers. He was lurking around the territory of one of the packs and their guards saw him. He was gone for two weeks. My mother was so worried that she almost lost her sanity. I became the new mo