I have been avoiding Hayden since the shopping; I always have myself cooped up in the library, reading, trying to escape the fate the moon goddess had cursed me with. But, most especially, I try not to think about anything. I have been in here since this afternoon, reading anything and everything I can lay my hands on. I wasn't just reading to escape my fate but to also escape my reality. I was lost in the pages of a book I found in the library talking about gifts and how to control them. Cain only told me the consequences of using the gifts; he called it a push-and-pull affair. I use it too much, it tells on me. But don't hesitate to make me use it every time I am working a job. "That stupid prick" I heard a gentle knock on the door. I could tell without opening the door that it was Hayden; his scent was practically everywhere. The knock came again, but I practically ignored it. He should get the message by now; I just don't want to talk to me. I thought he would knock a few tim
CELINE'S POVI felt my internal organs collapsing at the sight of Katya's paw. I had thought she was out of the picture, and I had Agnar all to myself. But seeing that redheaded bitch staring Agnar in the eyes, shocked me to the bone. How do I ever get rid of her? I came closer to them when the Lycan appeared from nowhere and grabbed Agnar's hand. "Where did he come out from?" I asked myself. I contemplated running off, but I couldn't throw Agnar under the bus. "Your Majesty," I said, bowing my head and hoping Katya and the Lycan prince would play the revenge card just yet. "How come she is alive?" Agnar asked, immediately they left the cafe. "I don't have a fucking idea," I replied as we both stood there in shock. We were in shock all through our journey home, we were both silent, each facing the other side of the window. I was scared of the dangerous alliance she made with the Lycan prince and also scared that I might lose Agnar to her again. Immediately we got back to the p
CELINE'S POVI knew this was bound to happen, but I didn't think he would turn on me so quickly. It's not like I wanted him all to myself to live with him the rest of my life. I came to Crystal Lake Pack for a reason, and neither Katya nor Agnar are going to stop me. I would get him what I want one way or another. "I don't think that is a good idea," I said to Agnar, who is as pissed as fuck, He let go of Rex's throat, and he fell on the ground, holding his throat and coughing hard. Agnar turned towards me, looking furious."You don't tell me what to do; besides, I am in this mess because of you," he barked at me. He looked deadly, and for the first time since I knew him, I was scared for my life. He was shifting as his wolf was threatening to take control. I moved back from him, slightly raising both hands to show submission, "I am not giving you orders; just hear me out, please," I said, hoping he wouldn't end it all today. I do intend to end things but it has to be on my terms.
The smell of water and forest trees is driving me nuts. But then I felt like I wasn't alone. Before I saw him and his minions, I had walked right into the trap. They were here for my reckoning, but I was not going to be an easy kill. Before I could say another word, he grabbed me by the throat. While trying to stab me, I pushed him back, twisting his hand. I took the blade from him and buried the silver blade in his stomach, but then I felt the other assassins surrounding me. I knew what came next; I had played this game before, but this time I was the prey, not the predator, and I knew how the story usually ends for the prey, even if one is as dangerous as I am. Another tried to grab me. I quickly ripped one of his hands off me and swiftly somersaulted to the far end, another charged at me and then ripped off the head of the next assassin who charged at me, watching his lifeless body fall to the ground. I was surrounded, but I was not going to beg like a rat; instead, I would die
"Kay!" "What?""Your hands?" he said, pointing at my hands. I took a glance when he quickly walked past me."What are you doing?" I asked Cain, who was busy searching the whole room with his silver blade in his hands, ready as always to plunge it into anyone. He must have thought that there was an intruder in my room. No one dares come close to the base unless they have a death sentence. "Is someone here? Do they have a gun?" He whispered. "There is no one here." I tried reassuring him. "Then why are your hands stained with blood?" he asked, pointing at my bloody hands. "Um, this, I... I forgot to wash up when I got in yesterday night.""You forgot?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. "Don't judge; I was too tired, ok?"Cain is one of the wolves who is very distrustful and checks every piece of information being passed to him. I had to make sure he believed me, as I didn't want to give him anything to bite on and start researching. We nicknamed him the Hellhound because he never lets
I always thought I was fast, but the Lycans are in another league altogether. I stood up while staring at his surprise. My wolf kept pushing me to acknowledge my mate. He was tall and domineering with his dreamy gray eyes staring right into my soul. I had no idea what this could mean, Agnar is my mate but why I feel the same attraction towards this lycan beats me. I could tell he could feel the attraction but thank goddess I cloaked my scent, this could have been a disaster. "How dare you stare the prince in the eyes, pay your respect!" The man from behind him yelled at me, I quickly shot him lasers from my eyes and my palm curled up into a fist, ready to charge at him. "You dare disrespect the prince" he barked at me, his hands immediately turned to claws within a split second and aimed at my heart, my fist tightened as I was ready to defend myself, but a pair of firm hands interrupted the fight. He gripped his man's hand tightly. "Stand down!" the Lycan prince barked at him.
"I guess you feel better now," he said, gently walking towards me. I barely escaped having been marked yesterday night; I know the possessive prick would be eager to brand me his. "Damn!" I internally cursed; if only I had seen him earlier, I would pretend to be sick or dead if that was what it would take to keep his canine away from me. "Not really" l replied "Aren't you supposed to be out right now?" I asked before I could even realize it. "I decided to come check up on you.""Oh," I said in a low tone, glad he didn't catch up. "What is your name, pup?" he asked. I wanted to kick him in the eyes for calling me a pup but held back in my anger. "Katya, Katya Paw," I replied. "Kay, I love it," he said, smiling. "Whore," I cursed, if only those smiles could hide your sins. "Why were you here last night?" he asked yet again. Of course, the same old questions, "I went out hunting for my dinner and lost track of time. I got lost in the woods on my way back, and here I was," I said
"What are you doing out here?" I was startled, but I knew who the voice belonged to."I needed some fresh air; I was feeling choked up in the room." I turned to see the tall figure standing beside him, Beta Rex. He was one wolf that was hard to read; he was Agnar's father's Beta; and was just a few years older than Agnar.I heard he became a beta at the age of 17 when his father died, and he is one hell of a beta; he is more like Agnar's confidante when he needs an adviser. which makes me wonder if he was the one who wanted Agnar dead. I mean, he and Gertrude are the ones who stand to gain the most if Agnar is out of the way; maybe he even orchestrated the betrayal and my death, since I was in his way also.But I have no evidence against him; if he was indeed the missing piece, he sure hid pretty well."You shouldn't be out here alone; come, I will walk you," Agnar said, grabbing my hand. He mindlinked something to Rex, and he turned to leave immediately.We walked in total silence. I