Celeste
I descended the grand staircase slowly, taking each step one at a time. I grabbed the banister for support as I placed one foot in front of the other, wincing in pain. I could hear voices coming from the parlor on the ground floor as well as the sound of ceramics breaking as they hit the floor. These dark witches didn't know how valuable those things were to other wolves. Clearly, they had no respect for other people's things."Where is she? If she isn't here, she must have escaped!" I heard Lilith speak. She was once my bestfriend until her jealousy tore us apart. Blake and I were fated mates, a mating blessed by the Moon Goddess herself. Lilith unfortunately believed she was Blake's fated mate and not I. So, she did the despicable. She disguised herself as me and paraded herself naked in front of Blake who was drunk after celebrating our alliances.They say your life flashes before your eyes just before you die and it is true...all the good memories and all the people you love and will leave behind. My thoughts went back to the very first night Blake and I had made love. It was just after midnight and everyone in our house was asleep. I sneaked out to meet Blake in the meadow where the daisies grew. When I arrived at our secret rendezvous, there was a blanket laid on the soft grass, a basket of wine and snacks and a big grin on Blake's handsome face. We sat beside each other, looking up at the stars, talking, joking, laughing and drinking. It was the first time in my life I actually felt I was free. I wanted the night to never end. I wanted to be free forever."Come with me, Celeste. I will provide for you. Give you a good life. I promise. Just come with me," Blake begged, taking my hands into his and bringing them to his lips. He kissed my palms and I felt a flash of heat surge throughout my body."I want to, Blake, but Mother will not allow it. She wants you to agree to her terms first before she allows us to mate." My mother and the pack had fallen into some rough times. They had heard Blake was better off than we and wanted some sort of compensation."Your mother asks much of me. I have already given her all the valuables I have, but it is not enough. I'm afraid I am not enough." I heard the sorrow in Blake's voice. "The decision on the agreement to the alliance will be announced later today. That means, I will be leaving tomorrow.""You can't leave just yet. You can't leave me here," I cried, begging him to stay. I couldn't imagine life without him."Then, come with me, Celeste. Just bring a small bag of your things. I will take care of all your needs once we arrive in my territory. I promise." Blake kissed my palms again and I just couldn't help myself. I leaned forward and kissed him on the lips. It was a gentle kiss. It took Blake by surprise."Does that mean yes, you'll come with me?" I nodded my head. He suddenly stood up, bringing me up on my legs so he could hug me and twirl me around. It was the craziest idea I had ever agreed to, but it felt liberating. It felt RIGHT.He stopped twirling me to look into my eyes. His clear blue eyes were filled with happiness. He caressed my face with his fingers and the happiness in his eyes changed to lust. His hand trailed down my back to push my body to his. I could feel his erection, it was hard, big and waiting.He lowered his mouth to mine and kissed me gently at first, then he deepened the kiss, his tongue probing mine. It felt so good and I felt myself melting in his arms, submitting to his every need and want, not caring about tomorrow.He lifted my nightgown above my head and stared at my naked body. He kissed me once more, making me feel weak in the knees, then trailed a finger down my mouth, my neck to a nipple of one of my breasts. He ran his finger along my areola and my nipples instantly hardened. He groaned with satisfaction and cupped each of my breasts in each of his hands, playing with my sensitive nipples with his thumbs.He took off his shirt and his pants and stood in front of me, proud. His shaft was big and hard, throbbing from want.He kneeled down and pulled me down with him. "Ssshhhh, lay down, my love. Don't speak. Just feel." He helped me lay down on the blanket, the moonlight shining on my nakedness. I suddenly felt him pull off my panties. I tried to cover myself, embarrassed having a man see me so vulnerable. Blake took my arms and placed them down by my sides. "You have nothing you need to hide Celeste. You are so beautiful."I blushed from his words. I couldn't believe he would call me beautiful. Suddenly, I felt him spread my legs apart and his tongue was on my sex, nibbling and sucking my clit.It was pleasure I had never known until that night. I arched my back and moaned spreading my thighs further apart to allow him more access. His tongue teased my clit while I felt his thumb near my slit, rubbing it.Blake then inserted a finger and I screamed in delight. His tongue was sucking and his finger was going in and out of my sex. I pulled on the blanket beneath me and writhed in torment, just wanting more and more. The heat within the center of me was building up and I felt the pleasure bringing me higher and higher until I reached my climax. I rode the waves of ecstasy, shivering and moaning in utter satisfaction thinking there could not be anything more pleasurable than this.Blake came to plant a kiss on my lips. I tasted the sweetness of me in his mouth. "Can you taste it? You are so so sweet." I could feel his erection touching my sex. "Now, it's my turn. Sorry, my love, but this will hurt. The pain will only be for a moment." Blake then kissed me to distract me and in one fluid thrust, all of him was inside me.I screamed and dug my nails into his back. It hurt so much. I wanted him to stop, but he started to move. In and out of me...slowly at first then, faster and faster. It started to feel good and I suddenly felt that heat building up again in the center of me.I told him to go faster and deeper. I wrapped my legs around his waist, moaning in pleasure. I played with his nipples and caressed his back. We moved together in unison, our bodies joined as one, rocking, moving and moaning. Finally, I arrived at the brink of ecstacy."My love, cum with me." Blake groaned his head thrown back."I will, Blake." I arched my back and gave into a glorious orgasm. I again rode the waves of pleasure while Blake made one last growl and poured his seed into me. He collapsed on top of me, both of us panting, trying to catch our breaths, both of us content and truly satisfied.After that night, I knew I couldn't be away from Blake. I had to run off with him. He was my forever.When we arrived in his territory, Blake announced I was to become his Luna. He invited his friends and fellow Alpha's to come and celebrate with us. There, I met Magnus.There was something about him that I found creepy. He was slimy and had bad breath. Everywhere I turned, he was there. I told him to go find someone else, that I was spoken for. He wouldn't take no for an answer.During the Samhain celebration at one of the wealthier wolf pack territories, he cornered me in the hallway when I exited the bathroom. I tried to push him aside, but he pushed me against the wall and stuck his hand up my dress. I became so angry, I used my power and threw him out into the pool where everyone was partying.His brother confined him within the boundaries of his territory as punishment, but he challenged his brother. In the end, he was banished to live as a rogue. However, we underestimated Magnus. Somehow, he was able to fight his way to the top to become the Alpha among the rogues.As Rogue Alpha, he caused mayhem and destruction. I had a difficult time casting charms strong enough to withstand his onslaught. I was beginning to feel as if all hope was lost until the prophesy was spoken. The Alpha among the Rogues will die by the hands of a celestial wolf born of a priestess and an Alpha. That day when the prophesy was heard was they day I had discovered I was pregnant.Magnus has been a constant headache since day one. Now, he lies and tells me my mate is dead. I would have felt the mate bond break upon his death. I did know Magnus had captured him. Maybe for him, it would serve as poetic justice if he kills me in front of Blake.I wanted to cry, but I had to hold back my tears and appear strong. My daughter's life depended on it."WHO IS IN MY HOUSE?" I asked loudly hoping I would divert everyone's attention to me. Magnus did not disappoint. He came rushing out to the grand staircase."Nice of you to join us Celeste! For a moment there, I thought you had escaped." One-eyed Magnus smiled, but his scars made him look like he was sneezing."Blake is not dead. I have not felt the bond between us break.""I could never lie to you, Celeste." He motioned to his harem. "Bring in Blake." The witches laughed hysterically except for Lilith. I was surprised to see Lilith looked unhappy.Blake came in, floating in the air with his feet dragging on the mansion floor. His face was swollen and blood was dripping out from his mouth as well as from a wound on his neck. I choked back my tears. I blew him a kiss and he smiled, one last smile then he let out one last breath and his head fell forward. I felt the bond break and clutched the banister of our grand staircase. It was painful but it was more painful to see him suffering like that. He had to let go. I had to let him go."I will be with you soon, my love," I whispered and the wind outside began to howl.Magnus"Painful for us to watch, painful for you to feel." I laughed at Celeste, who was writhing in pain, the mate bond broken from Blake's death. She blew him a kiss, how touching. Why didn't she save him so she could heal him? Honestly, she looked sick. Maybe pregnancy was taking a toll on her."Magnus, we agreed I would have Blake!" Lilith whispered to me in a deep voice. " You gave me your word." I grabbed her by her arm and twisted it. She yelped in pain. I pulled her towards me so she could smell my horrid breath."Blake doesn't love you and he will never love you even if Celeste is gone from this Earth. Why would he settle for someone ugly and used? He will find someone prettier and fresh. I am doing you a favor."I saw her eyes glaze over for a second, a clear sign someone was communicating with her. It must be the girls telling her to walk away. "How would you know? You have never experienced love. Not all wolves are like you, Magnus." Lilith pulled away from me so I let he
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He looked like a modern day Adonis. The setting sun behind him casted an ethereal glow on his very tall form which made him look like a Greek God. He was beautiful, there was no other word to describe him. He had dark hair cut neat and short, chiseled features, full lips, a nice nose and clear blue eyes. When he took off his shirt, I had to look away. He was very proud of his physique, but why wouldn't he? His broad shoulders were wide, his chest muscles bulging and his stomach flat and taut. And his arms...his biceps protruded from his arms and were hard to the touch. When I touched his arm, his muscles tensed beneath my touch, extremely sensitive. I apparently affected him as much as he was affecting me.He called me his mate the same time the voice in my head said it. It was strange. I didn't know what it meant even if this man assumed I did. The voice in my head screamed for me to kiss him. I didn't even know how to talk to him let alone kiss him. I have never once kissed a boy le
IoShe looked at me thinking I was joking, but I was dead serious. I wanted to taste those beautiful lips of hers. She stared at me for a few moments, weighing her options."Okay, but on the cheek." What was I to her? Her father? "Ah, no. On the lips. Like any normal couple," I reasoned."We aren't a normal couple. I've only known you for what? An hour? And you want me to kiss you?"She wrinkled her nose in distaste. "And if I don't kiss you, what will you do?" She raised an eyebrow, challenging me. My Luna thinks she can outsmart me."Well, I'll be coming with you...inside your room." I had to make it a tough decision for her or she wouldn't budge."I-I-I haven't kissed anyone before." She suddenly turns around and starts climbing the stairs again. "What I mean to say is, I haven't kissed a boy on the lips ever. But, I have had a boy come in my room before. Many times before. So, I guess you can come with." She motions to me to follow her. Damn, I thought I could trick her into kissin