The silence that followed was deafening, and my mind was racing with a million thoughts. My heart raced and my mind couldn't comprehend what was happening.
Why was Alpha Christian looking at me like that? And what did he say?
I held my breath, waiting for him to say something else. But instead, he kept his gaze fixed on me as if he was searching for something deep within my soul. His eyes were intense, yet casual, and I couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking.
Damon, his Beta, whispered something in his ear, causing him to finally look away from me. At that moment, I felt as though I had been released from a hypnotic spell.
What the hell was that?
I wasn't sticking around to find out.
Next thing I know, the once-empty room is now abuzz with excitement. Everyone seems to have found their mate, except for me, of course. As I scan the room, my eyes land on Riley, who is staring intently at a guy across the room.
Curiosity getting the better of me, I creep up to her quietly, just to scare her a little.
“Boo!” I say.
“Ahhh…no, don't do that C. What's wrong with you?” she says, turning back to keep staring at the guy.
I squint at the guy, trying to place him. “Wait, is that Drax?...ewwww nooo why?” I say, with a disgusted look on my face because Drax is my cousin.
“Your mate is Drax?!” I exclaim in disbelief.
“I didn't know he looked so good until tonight,” she says dreamily.
Before I can say anything, she walks away, determined to talk to her newfound love.
As I watch her leave, I can't help but wonder what the universe has in store for me.
“Could this day get any worse? Drax and Riley? Moon goddess, what exactly is your plan here?” I say sarcastically, rolling my eyes.
Turning around I came face to face with Alpha Christian.
Oh, my days he smells so good…
Wait what? Where did that come from? My inner thoughts were scaring me right now. Also, why is he just staring at me without saying anything?
Okay! I'm just going to back away slowly and walk the other way. Hopefully, his scary ass won't follow me.
As I made for walking backward I tripped on something and before I knew I was falling in seconds my butt was going to make contact with the floor.
I closed my eyes to wait for impending doom and the pain that would follow.
At that moment, time stood still as I was caught mid-air. My heart raced as I felt strong and gentle arms wrap around me, pulling me close.
My eyes remained closed, for a few moments, we were suspended in the air, lost in each other's arms.
Slowly I opened my eyes and I was staring into the golden amber eyes of Alpha Christian.
A sly grin crept up on his face as he gracefully lifted me, placing me back on my feet. As he held my hand in his, I couldn't help but feel a shiver run down my spine.
It was as if his touch alone could send a thousand volts of electricity coursing through my body.
And then, I remembered who he was - the Alpha of our pack, a fierce and feared leader. His gaze was intense, and I knew better than to underestimate him.
I stepped back, my heart pounding in my chest and my hands trembling. I couldn't believe what had just happened. I didn't know what that was, but I certainly didn't want to get on his bad side.
"I am so sorry for the inconvenience Alpha Christian," I stammered, hoping my apology would be enough to smooth things over.
But Alpha Christian just smiled, his eyes twinkling mischievously. "It was no inconvenience," he said, his voice low and smooth. "Please, call me Christian."
I looked at him, confused and a little apprehensive. He held out his hand, and I hesitated for a moment before taking it tentatively. But as soon as our hands touched, a jolt of electricity shot through me, making me jump back in surprise.
Christian just chuckled, his eyes still sparkling. "I hope I didn't shock you too much," he said, his grin widening. "I promise I'm not dangerous."
I couldn't help but smile back, feeling a little more at ease. But I knew there was something different about him, something mysterious and powerful that I couldn't quite put my finger on.
All was quiet until an earth-shattering boom shattered the stillness like a bolt of lightning.
The sound of the emergency siren wailed through the air, making the hair on the back of everyone's neck stand up.
A sense of unease crept over the land as people tried to figure out what was happening. Something was definitely not right, and the suspense was almost unbearable.
"Alpha Christian! Alpha!" Khalil's voice echoed through the clearing, causing everyone to turn and stare. As he approached us, his eyes were wide with panic.
"We've been attacked!" he cried out, his words sending shockwaves through the gathering. People started to scatter in different directions, looking for places to hide.
Alpha Christian exchanged a glance with Damon, and they communicated silently through the mind-link. I couldn't help but wonder what they were saying.
As chaos erupted around us, I frantically searched for Riley. But she was nowhere to be found. I decided to make a run for my house and find a place to hide until the danger had passed.
As I ran towards my home, I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was being followed.
I quickened my pace and started to scan my surroundings, looking for any signs of danger.
Just as I reached the front porch, I heard a chilling laughter that sent shivers down my spine.
My heart racing, I nervously called out, "Who's there?"
Suddenly, I felt a sharp sting on my arm and my legs gave out beneath me.
As I collapsed to the ground, I saw a shadowy figure emerge from the darkness, cackling with delight.
My vision began to blur and I struggled to stay conscious as the figure loomed over me.
Finally, with a sinister grin, it whispered, "Night, night, princess".
“Where am I?”I whispered, trying to stand up but it was proving hard to do.My bones were weak and it felt like I had been drained of every drop of blood in my body. I tried to remember the last thing that happened and how I ended up here. Where was here anyway? I was in some kind of cellar thing. No windows, one door. Chains on top and the floor and upon looking I realize my hands were chained to the ceiling and my feet to the floor. What the hell? Turning my head from left to right trying to understand my surroundings.“Ouch, that hurts so much,” I said, panting slowly. Even speaking hurts a little too much. The last thing I remember is I was in front of my house when I heard someone.Wait, was I kidnapped? What happened last night? Where is everybody?“Hello! Is anybody there?” I said as loudly as my voice could allow me to.Struggling I tried to get up on my feet, but something was weighing me down. I succeeded and I noticed the iron door to the place I was kept immediately
The voice I heard was definitely Riley. It brought tears to my eyes to know that she was close by.I took in a deep breath and asked, “Are you okay?... Where are you? What's going on?” “I'm so glad I can hear you,” she said and she was crying, “I thought you were dead C” “Me too Ri and I didn't know what to do,” I said, clutching my chest in desperation.I had been wearing the same clothes for God knows how long and it was evident from the way I smelled. I required a hot shower."It's obvious that they had a specific target in mind, and they had inside help," she said confidently, her voice steady despite the intensity of the situation. "But we're not going to let them get away with this. We're going to figure out who they are, what they want, and how we can stop them. We won't rest until we've got this all under control.”It had to have been an inside job because everything happened so fast.My mind was swirling with different possibilities and to say I was scared was an understat
Everything seems to be out of my control. I was captured by a power-hungry man and his boy-crazy sister who thinks I'm the Alpha's mate. Things couldn't possibly be worse.Meanwhile, back home the men were packed at Alpha Christian's house, things were intense right now. People were taken from their homes and no one could answer how that was possible.The elders were furious. They needed answers and solutions, and most people were out for blood. “How could you allow this to happen?!” Marlow asked. “They took my daughter right from the doorstep of my home. How could that have happened? You're supposed to keep us safe!”Christian was deep in thought while everyone else was going berserk in the room.He couldn't understand how anybody could make it across the border without the alarm going off. They had men there for these things.Which made him think something was up! Who could've tipped those guys off and why?No one came to mind at all which caused him more discomfort. Someone had es
I didn't know what had happened back at home. I didn't know anything because since the last time Fiona came here I haven't had any visitors here. I was getting fed up and it was all because they thought I was Alpha Christian's mate. It's ridiculous that they would even think that. And what about what they said about being the child of the comet. Was that nonsense too? Right now I wished my dad was here to help me. I had no idea what to do. I heard clanging outside my door and then it swung open with a force. Inside came two fierce looking men and one girl in the middle who held a tray full of something in her hand. I tried to stand so I could talk to her but the men just looked at me like they would gut me if I tried anything. She dropped the tray not so far from me then proceeded to unchain my hands from the walls. She then chained them together in a tight but long chain so I could use my hands but not try to escape. “Thank you…” I said I was grateful, and went ahead to check
I didn't think about my plan 100% because, come on now, I didn't have a lot of options. I had to do something.I got ready for whatever was going to meet me when the doors opened.Riley needed me, hell my dad needed me right and nothing was going to stop me from getting out of this damn cellar.I heard about three or four pairs of footsteps bearded towards the door.Whatever stunt I was about to pull, I prayed it was going to be worth getting hurt like hell for.As the door was unlocked from outside, I hunched my back down and prayed to the goddess for strength.As they piled inside the states looking around the room and didn't find anything or anyone that would cause the amount of noise they had heard.They zeroed on me, one guard in particular started coming closer to me with the purpose of checking on the prisoner.He stood and slightly poked me with the butt of his gun, “hey…wake up” he said when he was at my head now.I quickly looked up and wrapped one hand around his gun and hi
Beep…beep…beep….That continuous beeping sound is driving me crazy. Can someone turn it off?I was slowly waking up and I felt so groggy. Wow, these sheets are so soft.I used my hand to feel the table and shut the alarm that was blaring.I tried opening my eyes and they were taking so long. My lids were very heavy and they hurt.When I finally managed to pry them open, the stream of light from the open window entered right into them and caused me discomfort.I hissed and used my hand to try to block out the sun from blinding me.I looked around the room slowly and realized, I don't know where I am but it sure looks very fancy.What happened when I ran into that smoke? Who came for me?Just then, someone opened the door and entered the room. It took me a second to react but when I did, my eyes widened.“You… Alpha Christian'' I said in surprise. I wasn't expecting that at all.“Celeste. How are you feeling?”, he said it politely.This was the man I had respected but feared from afar.
“What?!”, said Alpha Christian in astonishment. I've come to understand that people tend to do whatever he wants.The fact that I had blatantly disobeyed his orders and came downstairs with what I was saying, the surprise was clearly painted on his face.He came close to me and gave me a pointed look. If I could read his mind, I would love to know what he was thinking right now.“What exactly do you mean, you want to fight?” He said in a low tone, still looking at me like I had lost my marbles.“It's not exactly Chinese I'm speaking. I want to train, with you” I said pleading.“You are in no shape, you were tortured for days. Goddess! You're supposed to be in bed resting. What about that don't you understand?” He said, exasperated.I huffed and took a look around. If he wasn't going to train me, then someone else would have to.He noticed what I was doing and before I could say anything, I was being hauled like a ragdoll and the next thing I knew I was staring at a broad back.“Hey! L
I wasn't expecting that question from him. For as long as I could remember, nobody even asked me that question anymore.It's pretty much general knowledge that I don't know my mother. I've never even seen a picture of her till this very day.I mean I didn't really expect him to know this, being the Alpha and all. He had bigger and more important things to do.But why was it bugging me that he didn't know either?It wasn't his fault I grew up motherless. I had a father who was loving and present enough to overlook the fact that she wasn't there.Though it still hurts that I didn't get to meet her. Didn't know if she was dead, or if she ran away. What if she abandoned me for a better life.I don't like indulging this part of my life a lot because it was very disturbing. And sad.So taking a deep breath and brassing myself I turned to him. “I don't know my mother” I say to him, watching him carefully for his reaction.He huffed and walked back into the room, looking rather annoyed.“Ther