Entering the kingdom of Zephyr
Celine’s POV :
I covered my head with the blanket when the sharp sunlight fell on my face. My thighs were sore and my mouth felt dry as if I had been breathing with my lips parted. It wasn’t until I felt a heavy hand on my waist, I jerked back from the sleep. Alpha Tyrion was sleeping with his one leg all over my body and his hard erection poking me in the belly.
The night turned fresh in my head as I recalled how he had watched me doing something which should be the most secretive thing in my life. I hated the fact that I had to show him my face today.
‘Don’t be so embarrassed. He loved last night too. ‘ Belinay teased me.
‘I will try to look invisible in front of him today. ‘ I muttered and quietly put his hand away on the pillow beside him.
Without making any noise, I rushed to the bathroom and cleaned myself. As I made eye contact with my own reflection, a sweet feeling dropped in my belly. I could still feel his lips moving on too of my mouth and his hands searching for every corner on my body.
I noticed a few bite marks and I instantly turned away from the mirror, feeling to overwhelmed at everything.
“Are you in there? ” I heard Alpha Tyrion banging on the bathroom door and my confidence left my soul.
I stammered, ” I am just coming out in two minutes. ”
I didn’t have any dress to wear so pulled his shirt again and buttoned it up. After puffing air and releasing it thrice, I found myself gathering the strength to open up the door.
Alpha Tyrion was a mess too. His hair were pointing in different directions and he had lip stick marks on his neck.
“The maids have put your dress in the closet. We need to hurry up because the Kingdom is quite far away from here. ”
He said without paying any attention to my red face which was a matter of good thing for me.
“I will be ready in a few minutes. ” I told him before he started the shower.
At least he wasn’t discussing about the last night, which was surprising yet in favour of me. To not indulge in any conversation, I needed to be busy or appear busy enough that we couldn’t talk much.
I pulled out the gown, a beautiful shade of purple, outlined by navy blue. It had golden touch to its shoulder which made it look like a magical piece of cloth.
“The jewelry… ” I was shocked to find a maid waiting for me in the other corner of the room with a few boxes of jewelry in her hands. I went to check the styles and the silver one looked perfect.
I immediately got dressed and did the basic makeup. I looked good enough to stand with the Alpha which made me wonder if all the ugly people had expensive clothes, they won’t look bad like the rest of rich people.
“So, are we ready? ” Alpha Tyrion asked coming out of the bathroom in his blue shirt and wet silky hair.
Like a dumbfounded puppy, I watched him with lots of affection and passion. He did his hair and ran his fingers in the front of his forehead to let a few strands fall on his face.
“Get up and come here. ” He commanded me and I didn’t let him repeat himself twice.
His eyes bore into mine, ” We are mates for the world and our wolves act crazy too in front of each other. I understand your arousal and the urge to mate as much as you want. But… ” His eyes grew darker and his pupil dilated, ” You will never touch yourself in the Lycan’s kingdom. Never. ”
The thing which I was dreading just happened and he showed his anger towards me in a very polite way.
“I am ashamed of that, Alpha. I will never do that again. ” I mumbled by keeping my head down.
I heard a low growl coming from his wolf, ” You shouldn’t be ashamed for pleasing yourself. I mean to say that I don’t want any other man to catch a whiff of your arousal. Other than me… ” He clenched his jaw.
He was going to kiss me. That’s what was going in my head all the time but he pulled away from me when someone knocked the door.
“Come in, Beta Rufus. ” He said before even looking at the direction of the man who entered.
But indeed it was Beta Rufus and he was smirking as his eyes fell on my face.
“Everything is ready, Alpha. You and Celine will have a great journey to the Kingdom. ”
Alpha Tyrion nodded and asked me to follow him. Both of them discussed about the pack border forces and Beta Rufus’s strategy to take care of the pack in Alpha Tyrion’s absence.
“The troublemaker will be there too. But don’t lose your calm over a moron. He will try to inflict anger and get a reaction from you. ” Beta Rufus said, looking at the injured brother of Alpha Tyrion.
“Don’t worry about him, Rufus. He will be the least of my concern in there. ”
The cars were ready and Luna came in time to bid us goodbye. She was extremely proud and happy about our participation. Unlike other people, she wasn’t praying for the win. Instead, she wanted the Alpha to start being more focused about his surrounding.
“You can do anything, Celine. I know you are a brave warrior and don’t let anyone pull you down. ” She handed me a necklace with the pack name on it.
“I will do my best and win the challenge. ” I said.
Alpha Tyrion and I sat in the same car and it was followed by three other cars who had guards and dangerous wolves in it. The car ride was silent and to kill my boredom, I started to look outside the window.
As the car glided down the open road, I found myself lost in thoughts, gazing out of the window. The passing scenery became a blur as my mind drifted to the changes and choices that had shaped my life.
The wind tousled my hair, whispering secrets of possibility. The rhythmic hum of the engine provided a comforting backdrop to my introspection. In this moment of solitude, I reflected on the path I had taken and the path that lied ahead.
My eyes fixated on the horizon, where the sun began to dip below the skyline, casting hues of orange and pink across the sky. It was as if nature itself was mirroring the transitions in my life, reminding me that change was inevitable and beautiful.
As we entered the borders of the Pack Zephyr, my breath hitched in my throat. It was different yet so welcoming.Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.
The kingdom of Zephyr was a sight to behold. It was built on a high plateau, surrounded by majestic mountains and lush forests. The city walls were made of white marble, gleaming in the sun. The palace was a masterpiece of architecture, with soaring towers, intricate carvings, and colorful domes. The streets were paved with gold, and filled with people from all walks of life. The kingdom was prosperous, peaceful, and proud. Something which I had only heard from the pack members about it.
“Let’s go. ” Alpha Tyrion held his arm for me and I walked out of the car with him.
” The Beta of Zephyr, Remy, welcomes the first couple to the competition.” The Beta Remy said, waiting at the main gate, along with a large delegation of nobles, warriors, and servants.
He was dressed in a royal blue cloak, embroidered with silver stars. He wore a silver circlet on his head, and a sword at his side. He was handsome, strong, and loyal. He had served the Lycan of Zephyr, for many years, and was his trusted friend and advisor.
He smiled as he saw the carriage approaching, escorted by a dozen riders.
“It’s our pleasure to be able to participate in it. ” Alpha Tyrion added.
“We hope that the the competition which is a test of skill, strength, and strategy, where the best warriors from different kingdoms are competing for glory and honor will also be a chance to foster friendship and alliance among the kingdoms.” Beta Remy said.
Remy bowed as the guards announced the arrival of the Lycan king Calle and Queen Emerald and my distress became too visible.
“Are you okay? ” Alpha Tyrion whispered in my ear when she felt I was trembling.
“I am scared, Alpha. ”
He gave a light tap on my shoulder and brought me closer, ” You don’t need to be scared of anything. ”
The Lycan king and Queen walked closer with a silver brooch and the guards held the bouquet of flowers for them.
“We, the Lycan king and Queen of Kingdom Zephyr, welcome Alpha Tyrion and his Luna Celine, to our pack and take part in the challenge. ”
Lycan king Calle offered me his arm to walk and I looked up at him only to be dazzled with shock.
His eyes were the same pair which haunted me for years in my dreams. Torturous and unforgiving…
“Do you know me? ” He smirked and forcibly took my hand in his to make me walk ahead of everyone with him.
‘I think I know him… ‘ Belinay whispered.