After three and a half hours I arrived at Kansas. I texted mom that I was already in the state before boarding a Taxi to Crestfall privately owned land which is farther away from the city and the human eyes. The ride took about fourty minutes before we arrived at a small apartment where a few patrol guards stay when guest are coming into the pack land.
I came out of the car with my luggage and thanked the driver for the ride. I walked closer to the apartment but stayed a few feet from it already knowing that they would be out soon since they could sense my arrival. I looked at my chest to see a red dot there and rolled my eyes with a scoff. What harm can an average Lycan do to one of the biggest pack in USA?
The door opened revealing Beta Ivan and a two other guards.
"Beta" I said in greeting with a flat tone
"Celeste" he replied with a smirk playing on his lips as he came down the stairs. "Long time no see, eh?"
"Yes Beta, now can we go?" I asked him with an annoyed tone.
"Now that's no way to talk to your Beta" Ivan said sending a harsh glare my way. Instead on responding, I picked up my suitcase and walked towards one of the cars parked at the side of the building. Beta Ivan sighed and walked towards me and stopped about half a feet from me. He brought his lips closer to my ears and whispers "I'm sure Alpha would love to see you again."
I watched him walk away and acted like I wasn't affected by what he said. I took in a shaky breath and got in the car not bothering to put my suitcase in the trunk.
After ten minutes i started seeing a few houses and malls. I knew we were close after after passing one of my favorite places here in Crestfall pack. The Library.
The car came to a stop and I look up to see that we have already arrived at my family's apartment. My heart raced with the thoughts of being in my ma and pa's arms as I opened the door. I didn't bother thanking the beta as I jogged towards my home.
I opened the door and was envelope in the soft and warm arms of my mom.
"Mom" I choked out dropping my luggage to the floor almost crushing my left toe but that was the least of my problem knowing it would heal in some hours.
"Oh my baby," Mom said smoothing my jet black hair. I take in a long sniff, my nose fill with her scent. Cinnamon and pineapple. "I miss you so much"
I look up to see dad smiling down at his wife and daughter. "Come here kiddo" Dad said and I laughed going up to him for a hug.
Looking around, I see my brother Simone smiling at me with his mate, Josephine. I gave Josephine a hug as she welcomes me home and looked at my brother who had a smirk on his face.
"Welcome home, shorty" Simone said letting go of his mates hand and pulling me in for a bear hug.
"I'm 5'10 tall jackass."
I go to my room and see that it looks the same as I left it, just that the bedspread is different and its clean.
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"Celeste!" I heard mom yell from downstairs.
"Coming" I yelled back rubbing my eyes with the palm. I took a quick shower and went downstairs to see that dinner was ready and mom was setting up the dinning table.
"Here, let me help you" I offered which she declined with a wave if her hand. On a normal day, mom would always make me set up the table. Guess she misses me that much.
I sat at my usual spot while everyone else took their seats and we dig in. Josephine asked me about college life and I told her everything with a smile on my face.
"Ma," Josephine called out to mom.
"Yes, dear"
"Will Celeste be going to the ball with us?"
"What ball?" I asked to no one in particular. Everyone was silent and staring at me like I have gone crazy.
"What?" I asked looking at everyone with a frown.
"How can you not know, Celeste" My brother gasped with his hand over Hus mouth being dramatic as usual.
"Yeah, it's been the talk in the whole lycan race" Josephine added with a nod.
"Just so you know, I live in New York, the only city with no pack" I told them waving my spoon in the air. They all shrugged and went on eating while I roll my eyes.
"Celeste, you will be going to the ball." Mom added after some minutes. I groaned
"Do I have to?" I asked mom with a pout and the best puppy dog eye I can pull.
"Yes, you have to shorty. With me being the Gamma of this pack all our families are to go to the ball." My brother said.
"Fine. But I do not have a dress." I told them.
"Neither do I. That means we get to go shopping together!" Josephine said and I gave her a small smile.
After dinner I went back to my room and lay on my bed looking at the chipped ceiling. Now that I was alone, I couldn't help but think about my mate. I know I couldn't ignore the fact that I'll be seeing him tomorrow at the ball. With that in mind I drifted off to sleep.
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I woke up to the sound of a nock on my door. "Celeste?" I heard a voice say.
"Hmm" I answered pushing my face in my pillow.
"Are you awake?" The voice asked. Josephine.
"No, now get out" I muttered into my pillow.
She chuckled and walk in the room standing at the foot of my bed.
"Get your arse up, we have to go shopping." She says pulling the duvet off my body. I groaned and glared at her.
"Fine" I told her stretching my limbs and arms.
"Be ready in fourty" Josephine mumbled, walking out of my room.
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"Josephine,I'm tired" I whine like a child as we walked yet in another store. We've been going in and out of stores for two hours looking for the perfect dress. I picked out a few dresses but she says if I wear that to the ball, I'd look out of place.
"If you stop complaining and look around we'll be out of here soon". I sighed and walk around but came to a stop she I saw the perfect dress hanging on a mannequin.
I gasped and went to it touching the fabric. "Josephine!" I called out my eyes not leaving the material.
"Wow" Josephine gasp.
"Yeah,"
We asked a worker to help us take the dress from the doll and I went into the fitting room to try it on and I am marveled by how well it fits. It is a golden colored dress. It's lacy material glistering like diamonds under the light. It had just one hand which is short and comes with a breast tube which I am grateful for. The back is made out tiny nets that stops at the middle of my back. It is absolutely beautiful.
I step out of the fitting room and Josephine gasped. "Is it Okay?" I asked her a little bit nervous.
"Okay? Girl you look like a queen."
I smiled at her and went back to change into my normal clothes.
We looked around a little bit for some matching heels and paid for them. We then went to a nearby cafe and order our lunch.
It is now seven pm and I am doing my make-up. I put on a little amount of foundation on my face followed by some powder. I smoke out my eye and give it a winged line. I add some nude lipstick and a light blush on my cheeks. I do my hair in a formal messy braided updo. After doing my make up and hair, I picked up the bag that had my dress and slide it on I then pair it with the golden heels.I stand at the mirror hanging on my closet door and couldn't help but agree with what Josephine said at the mall today, I do look like a queen. I take my black purse laying on my bed and with my head high I go downstairs to me the rest of my family.Mom was the first to see me as I entered the living room. "You look beautiful darling" she says and everyone turns around to look at me."Thanks, mom" I mumbled suddenly shy with all eyes looking at me.Everyone tells me how beautiful I look and I thanked them and also tell
Elijah places his big hand on the small of my back then nod the the guards. The door opens and we walk in, everyone stops what they are doing and I freeze from all the stares. Elijah nodges me forward with him and we walk. Everyone parts way for us like the red sea, bowing down for their king in the process. You could tell that they were hesitant to bow because I am with him. Why would Alphas of grate packs bow to me, a nobody?I see some glaring at me while others are surprise to see their King. There are a few mummers going around but I can hear them."It's him!""Who's she?""He's hot"We walk around as Elijah greets the Alphas, some alphas went straight into business mode, asking for permission to expand their pack land and other business matters which I had no interest in. I still can't believe that the king wants me. What would this become of me? I knew fro
"Where are we going?" I asked Elijah as he takes a hold of my hand, leading me through the park. He said nothing and I roll my eyes but keep shut but after a few minutes I decide to ask him one more question. "How did you get here? And how did you know where I'd be?""I'm the king darling, I can find you whenever I want," Elijah comments, pushing his brow locks from his face. "And were going to the palace""What?!" I wispher-yelled into the dark night."I will not repeat myself" he mumbled not sparing me a glance.I scoff but let him drag Me with him. I spot a black Lamborghini that looks brand new at the road side. He opens the door for me and I get in while he also hopes in the driver's seat, turning on the car right away speeding out as he drives like a mad man.I hold on the seatbelt for dear life and my eyes open as he continues speeding around the fairly traffic."Fo
I wake up with the lights shinning on my face. I walk to the window and look out to the beautiful view out side my window. There is a nock on my door and I walk to it and open it. There, stands a maid with her head bowed."Good morning Lady Celeste, the king has requested you join him for breakfast in the dinning room" the female said. Before I can answers she hurryliy walk away and I shrug. I close the door and go into the bathroom taking a quick shower, I take out a new toothbrush from its case and brush my teeth with it. I decide to put on the clothes I wore since there is no extra.Walking through the beautiful walls of the palace, I ask a guard the way to the dinning room and he show me the way which I thank him for. The King seated at the head of the table, looks up as I enter the room with a smile."Celeste," he said my name in a whisper. "Please sit and have breakfast with me."I nod and sit next t
"Elijah, answer my question, Do you know him?" I asked him for the sixth time which he ignores.I stop walking and fold my hands together and glared at him. He looks back at me confused and when he sees my expression, he looks up at the sky and sighs."Yes, yes I know who he is""And who is he?" I asked again now walking beside him."He is the son of the rogue King" I gasped at this, "No way.""But I need to confirm if it's true" The king said, narrowing his eyes at the people we pass."Why do I need to come back to the palace with you?" I asked him another question."You're not safe here. If Derrick really is out, he's going to come back for you again and I'm sure you guys won't be having a chat this time." I shivered from his words and gulp, Who knows what he might do to me.We got to the palace and walk
For over four hours I sat in the library reading books upon books. I hear noises coming from the hallway outside the library. The low chattering of male voices has me knowing that the meeting has come to an end and the Alphas are on their way back to their packs.I stay in the library until I can't hear any more voices, then push the door open and walk out."Celeste," Someone called out to me. I turn around and there stands Eros Black in a black fitting suit."Mr Black" I answered back politely as he walks closer to me."How have you been?" He asked putting his right hand his pants pocket."I'm okay, yourself?""Good.""I heard about the rogue attack, I am so sorry it happened to you""Oh no, you don't need to be. It wasn't your fault" I told him with a smile."It kind of is," Eros sai
It's beautiful, beyond expectations. I wow at the exquisite restaurant glitters like gold. People gasp when they see their king and stop what they are doing, they bow in respect as they should then continue with that they were doing. A host leads us out of main room and into a private room.Elijah pulls out a chair for me to seat and i do so, thanking him while he also sits opposite me."It's beautiful," I told the king looking around then turn to look at him only to see his eyes on me."It is" He muttered not breaking eye contact with me.I understood What he was saying. Elijah wasn't talking about the room, no, he was talking about me that I am beautiful. I pull my hair behind my ear and pick up the menu, hiding my big fat smile from the king as a waiter comes in with a wine and pours it into our glasses.Elijah chuckles and and I bring the menu down, only showing my eyes to see what he is doing. He picks up his menu and then a waitress comes in.
I groaned as I reached out to my phone ringing on the table. I clicked on the answer button without checking the callers ID."Hello?" I rasped, turning on my back and rubbing my eyes with my hand."You're in so much trouble young lady!" Moms angry voice greeted me.I sat up straight, taking my hair out of my face and mouth and scrunched my face up in confusion."What are you talking about?" I asked her, confused."Don't play dumb with me" She said."Mom, I don-" "You are all over the news," Mom added cutting me off."Shit" I cussed under my breath. I forgot that the pictures they took of I and Elijah will pop up on the werenews."Don't you dare cuss again" She muttered and I pictured her glaring at me."Sorry," i whispered softly.I could hear voices at the background and know