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 from the moment I laid eyes on him that my life would change and I would never be the same.
I look around curiously, my eyes land on Andrew and Natasha that's clinging to him like a second skin glaring at me. I roll my eyes and look elsewhere then a thought came to me.
Where the fuck is my family? I fucking hope they didn't leave without me or i swear to goddess I'l-
"Lady Celeste?" A voice said, I turn to see an Older looking man smiling at me.
"Yes..."
"I said it was a pleasure meeting you"
"Yes, me too" I replied sheepishly.
He smiled and then turned to the King. "See you soon, Elijah"
"Who's he?" I asked Elijah as he takes a glass of wine from a maid.
"My uncle, Eros Black"
I gasp, "You mean the Eros Black? Alpha of Blackwood pack?"
He chuckles "Yes, that him."
Eros Black was known in his youth days, he fought with the Alpha King before Elijah against the rouges, it's was a bloody bath between thousand of lycans and it happened thirty years ago. I wish that I had actually paid attention to their conversation.
The party came to an end and Elijah escorts me outside the palace. The air is chilly and I wrap my hands around myself to keep me warm which Elijah notices. He takes of his siut coat and puts on my shoulder.
We got to where Simone car is packed and I saw that they are already seated in in the car.
I cleared my throat and face him and unexpectedly, he pulls me in for a hug. My face is pressed on his chest and my hands on his strong abs. My wolf thinks about just taking a peek, lifting his white shirt that is tucked in his pants and seeing the roll of Abs he has.
My cheeks are red and I probably look like a tomato. "See you soon Celeste" he said as he let's go of me.
"Y-yeah" I replied, looking else where. I quickly get in the car and wave at him through the window as Simone starts the car. He puts his hand in his pants pocket then nods at me. I watch as he becomes smaller and smaller as Simone drives away.
"Now, tell us what happened!" Josephine shrinked.
"Nothing happened" I told her with a shrug.
"But we saw you.. He even hugged you, Celeste"
"We're just friends" I lie.
I don't know why, but I feel like I shouldn't tell anyone yet. I want to keep it a secret till I am sure that the king really wants me. Honestly, I am undeniably attracted to him... Who wouldn't be? With His thick brown hair that looks silky, sharp jaw, his broad shoulder and height and his his beautifully toned body.
We got home and my parents asked me questions about Elijah and I and I tell them what I told Josephine.
"We're just friends"
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*** ***I spent the couple of days staying indoor mostly because whenever I go out for a stroll or a run, pack members would come to me asking about The king and I's friendship.
Rumors has spread about what happened in the ball and how I kept the king company.Some would call me a names... The Kings whore, slut, clout chaser but honestly, I don't care while other- most especially female would try making friends with me including Natasha.
I called Anna and told her about my time here, I told her about everything excluding about us being lycans. She's human and for her safety and sanity I can't tell her about the Lycan race.
It's been a week now and I am packing the few clothes I brought with me into my suitcase. Elijah's coat is laying on my bed and I pick it up inhaling his delicious sent. I smile to myself then place it in my bag and zip up.
My family is waiting for me downstairs. I hug everyone goodbye then Simone drives me to the airport. We got to the airport and I hug my brother.
"I want you to be careful, Celeste" He said.
"I will" I mumbled.
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It's been two months since I arrived back in New York City, since I last saw the king, since he told me he would see me soon. I scoff, how stupid It was of me to believe him.
It's eight pm and I currently sitting at a cafe eating dinner after long hours of lectures. After I'm done I walk through the silent park trying to get to my dorm quickly. Someone grabs my hand and from the tingling I know who it is. I yank my hand and turn around to face him.
"What are you doing here?" I gritted out, looking around to see if there's anyone else around. He ignores my question and steps close to me.
"How are you?"
I swallow down the lump in my throat, "I've been.... Okay" I said not knowing what to say to him. After my answer there's silence again.
"I miss you Celeste, I know I hurt you but we can work this out. I want you back... As my mate, my real mate."
His words completely throws me off guard. I look at his face for any sign of humor but there isn't, he looks dead serious.
"I'd be lying if I say I didn't want you back" He grabbed my hand again and I look at our intertwined fingers then back at his face but didnt say anything. "I've missed you and I am sorry."
I pulled my hand back and move it behind me when he tries to grab it again. I scoff at his pityful yet stupid words.
"I do not know what games you're trying to play at Andrew, but I am not falling for it" I said to him as I pull my bag handle back on my shoulder as it keeps shifting.
"You have Natasha, she's your Luna and I and my wolf want nothing to do with you again."
"I know and even with that we can still work things out. I love you."
I shake my head and yell, "Do not give me that Bullshit!"
"I'm serious Celeste, I love you" He continues. "So fucking much"
I've had enough of his bullshit. "Stay the fuck away from me Andrew" And with that, I turn away from him.
He forcefully grabs my hand again, "Do you feel that huh? Do you feel the tingles? It's there because we're mates and you're mine Celeste, Mine"
"Let go" I struggled, trying to yank my hand out of his grip which he only tightened. "I said let go, damn it. You're hurting me!"
"Not until you take me back."
I struggle harder "Never."
He immediately pull me closer, grabs the nape of my neck and slam his lips on my. I am absolutely disgusted, I try pushing him away but he only growls and push our lips closer.
Suddenly, his grip on me releases and he is flung backward and I gasp for air.
"Never force yourself on a woman Alpha Andrew, it's disrespectful"
That voice.
"Stay out of this. She's my mate and I want her back!" Andrew screamed at Elijah's face.
"Fuck off Andrew" I hiss, wanting this to come to an end.
"You're be mine soon, Celeste" He looks me dead in the eye then glared at the King before walking away.
"I'll make sure he loses his Alpha title." Elijah comments beside me. I turn to look at him, "Please don't.. I don't want you to do that"
He cups my cheeks tenderly ten ask me, "Why? Do you still have feelings for him?"
"No, I never once had feeling for him Elijah"
He sighs then nod his head, "I will respect your wish, but next time he dares try to hurt you," He says, his eyes growing dark. "I'll have his head hanging on a spike."
"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
We've been driving for more than four hours and not one building in sight, everything we passed was just trees. I sighed for what seems to be the tenth time today. "You know, if you're bored you could just try and get some sleep and we'll be there in no time" Elijah suggested when he noticed my state. I looked at him and pout then sighed again "I slept for the past past three hours Elijah. When are we ever getting there?" I asked and he chuckled. "We're almost there" He answered and then points to a distance in the forest. I squirt my eyes to see what he was pointing at and then I saw it. Above the trees I could see smoke, probably from the chimney of their homes. My eyes brighten with excitement, knowing I would soon be out of this car. Within a few minutes, we pulled up at the coven. Men and women came out of their homes to see the invaders. Children were clutching onto their mothers skirt, peeking f
I woke up to an empty bed, I looked around but the King was no where to be seen. I sighed and went in the bathroom to get ready for the day. I put on a washed blue jean with a black long sleeve shirt and a white sneakers then left the room.I met Hilda and some other women In the living room chatting and laughing among themselves, I smiled at them and some responded with a hello or good morning while others ignored me like I wasn't there."Celeste, come!" Hilda called out to me in the dinning room which is joined with the living room. I walked over to her with a smile."Good morning" I said to her."Morning child," Hilda replied as she placed food on the table. I offered to help them, also placing foods on the table and making small talks with the coven members.After we were done, Hilda walks up to me and put her hand on my shoulder. "Do have a seat, dear" she said, motioning to