Celine's POV:
I glanced behind one last time to keep the memories with me in my heart. I barely had any good ones but my friend Layla, was one of the very few good things I would cherish forever.
Alpha Tyrion had walked ahead of me and I had to run behind to chase him. It was embarrassing enough because the pack females were making fun of me. Others were jealous too and claimed to be dumb because they should have done that.
I, the ugly duckling, got the most handsome man to ever exist.
As he was talking to Alpha Kai, I finally noticed his features. He was a lot taller than everyone around him, golden brown streaks of hair highlighted his head, his light piercing blue orbs casted a spell on everyone whenever he made eye contact. And that small dimple on his left cheek whenever he was smiling or in a deep thought added to his handsomeness.
Meanwhile, I was nothing a normal 18 year would look like. A set of green dull orbs. Brown hair. Average height, smaller than others. Even my wolf was small.
"Celine, listen to me. " It was my father, " I want you to make a place in the palace. Get the information of the treasure. And steal those expensive jewels. "
I bit my lip nervously, " But sir… I can't do that. "
"Do you even know you have already ruined such a good plan?! Now, we have less time. Don't get pregnant easily. Or if you do, just kill it. "
Nothing made sense to me. Was this his plan all along?
"How could you? " I cried.
"Keep your mouth closed. If you try to tell anyone about it, I will kill your friend. You have been nothing but a burden. " He said.
"Don't you dare hurt her… "
"If you get me the treasure's location, I will tell you about your real parents. How I stole you from them! "
He stole me… Oh, that wasn't surprising. Alpha Tyrion was watching us with lots of curiosity and I didn't want him to raise doubts against me.
"Okay." I whispered.
I saw Alpha Tyrion approaching us and my father hugged me, pretending to cry upon my leave.
"I will come to meet you next month. " He said.
Alpha Tyrion gave a disgusted sigh and I saw him getting back in the car. Other Alphas surrounded him as he was about to sit.
"How can you leave your beautiful Luna behind? "
Oh, dang. They were teasing him. I wasn't beautiful. Neither did he want me.
He ignored them and I hurriedly settled in the car. The driver ignited the engine and the car raced out of the pack borders within a few minutes. My heart went to do the anxious dance again.
'Baby, I am waiting for you… I haven't been able to get any sleep in your absence. I also got my hair done like you love them. They're brown now. Your cute brunette… I can't wait to be your Luna. Come back because I have big news. Love you, Ty. '
I heard the voice of a sweet female as he played the voice note on his phone. That must be his lover. The chosen mate. Because I was his fated mate…
"f**k! " He muttered.
"Sorry… "
He choked my throat and my head slammed against the glass of the window.
"You must be enjoying my misery. Finally, you ruined my life and got a little luxury. Do you even know what love is? You greedy gold digger. "
He finally let go of my neck and I panted for more air. I controlled the tears but they didn't stop from falling on my hand.
"Cry! Howl! I don't care. "
The whole car ride passed with me sobbing and trying to not make any noise. He didn't give me any attention. He was busy thinking about his lover and how he was going to tell her which I understood.
My father was so mean and cruel.
"Stop the car. " He asked his driver.
We were in the middle of the city market and I didn't find any other person who could be waiting for us here.
"Step out and buy something for you. "
I blinked at him, confused by his words.
"I don't need anything… "
He scoffed, " I am not gifting you. You look homeless in this gown. Buy something decent and get dressed in the changing room. "
He threw a card at me and I gripped it between my fingers.
How could I tell him that I had never bought anything? That I had never been to such a luxurious place before.
But I got out of the car when he glared at me for the last time.
I made my way to the shop and peeked inside from the window. It was so expensive and rich Lunas or royal females were doing their shopping.
"Where are you going? " The guard stopped me.
I smiled at him, " To buy a dress. "
I showed him the card but he laughed at me.
"Did you steal it? Get out of here! " He screamed.
I gulped down the saliva forming in my throat, " No, I didn't steal it. Alpha Tyrion gave me the card. "
Suddenly, his laugh vanished and he gave me a hard look from head to toes.
"Do you even know who he is?! Get out. " He pushed me and I was about to fall when someone grabbed me.
Alpha Tyrion helped me to stand and I gripped his arm tightly.
"You are fired. " He said to the guard who immediately regretted pushing me away.
"Alpha… I… "
Alpha Tyrion took my hand and walked me in the shop. The females stopped to look at him and their demeanor changed.
"Show her a good gown. " He told the assistant.
She asked me to follow her and I looked at the beautiful, expensive gowns. Everything looked beautiful to me. I touched them to make myself believe that they were real.
"What would you like? " She asked.
"Anything… "
She stared at me too but chose a red gown which was so beautiful and elegant. I knew we didn't have any extra time to waste so hurriedly got in the changing room.
I caught my reflection in the mirror while coming out of the room. I looked better than before. Even if my face and hair were the same. Ugly.
Alpha Tyrion had gone back to the car and I sat beside him too.
"You won't talk to anyone without permission. Always stay in a respected state of mind. " He turned to me, " And don't wh**e around… "
I nodded because if I had opened my mouth then I would have surely cried.
Finally, we reached the packhouse and I felt like throwing up at the sight of the guards and those high walls.
Would they kill me?
What if his lover attacks me?!
"Alpha, will you protect me as your mate? "
My question caught him by surprise and he waited for me to explain myself.
"Please don't let anyone hurt me. I promise I will listen to whatever you say. "
Something shifted in his eyes, " If you think Ava will hurt you then you are wrong. She's a very sweet and gentle lady. But I can assure you that nobody abuses anyone in my pack. "
That was enough for me to feel better because I was tired after getting beaten up each and every day by my father.
"Thank you. How old are you, Alpha? "
"Why do you want to know? Do you need to know if I am getting old soon? " He snarled.
I shook my head, " No.. That's not what I meant. "
The car stopped in front of the palace. The driver got out and opened the door for him.
"27… "
"Tyrion!! " I heard a girl screaming at the top of her lungs and she came running to get closer to the car. As I stepped out, her smiled vanished and she looked at me and Alpha Tyrion.
I decided to move away to give them privacy but Alpha Tyrion put his arm around my waist as more people started flowing in to see him.
"Who's she, Ty? " The beautiful girl asked.
"My mate. "
And she snapped. Without giving me a second, I felt a sharp pain across my cheek and she gripped my hair, making me fall down on the floor and kicked me in the guts.
"I am your mate. You can't prank me like that! " She screamed.
"Ava, don't hurt her. It's not a joke. "
He helped me to get up and I hid behind him to protect myself from the mean girl.
"I am calling Father. She is going to die, Ty. I swear… "