KING ELIJAH

Elijah places his big hand on the small of my back then nod the guards. The door opens and we walk in, everyone stops what they are doing and I freeze from all the stares. Elijah nudges 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.”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

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 suit 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 shrieked.

“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”

***

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 Lycans 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.

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 café 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 didn’t 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.”