Alpha Markus and Celeste novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11 – Markus 

Markus P.O.V. 

When I asked her if she’d met her wolf, I saw the panic in her eyes. When I asked her age, I knew there was something else going on.

She looked like a scared rabbit, ready to leap away. Away from me. I didn’t know what to think. I didn’t know this girl, but every fiber of

my being screamed that I needed to protect her. To do that, I needed her not to be scared of me. The thought that she had to hide her

age seemed weird to me. It made me wonder what else she had lied about.

“What’s your name?” I asked.

“Celeste is my real name,” she said. I could read between the lines. Her last name wasn’t Pierce and she didn’t want to tell me. Hurt coursed through me and I had to look away, remembering my father. This girl already had my heart, but I didn’t even have her trust.

Someone hurt mate. She is scared. We will earn her trust and protect her. No one will touch mate again – Atlas growled inside my

head.

Damn right they won’t. – I said.

“I’m sorry. I haven’t told-” I tried to hide my hurt and remembered that she had no reason to trust me other than a mate bond she felt before passing out. I forced a smile on my face and looked back at her. “It’s OK. Thank you for trusting me. No one here needs to

know.”

I grabbed her hand, desperate to hold her. “So, back to business. I am Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack…” I explained who I was and

what my plans were. To my delight and surprise, she gave me the most dazzling smile and threw her arms around me. I held her tightly, breathing in that intoxicating scent of honey and strawberries and chuckling. I’d finally done something right and this was the best reward. “I take it you’re OK with leaving this place?”

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“Yes please,” she said against my shoulder. She seemed to realize what she’d done and backed away shyly. Her face blushing adorably.

“We can leave tomorrow morning. You can rest a little longer,” I said, not wanting to let her go. She nodded and I heard her stomach growl. Ilaughed. “How about we get some lunch and then we can get your things packed up.” I said. She’s good. We’ll be leaving tomorrow. Can we get another order of whatever? She’s hungry,” Imind linked Gillian’

Way ahead of you. George is already back with more food.’

I laughed at him ‘This is why you’re my Beta.’

‘And don’t you forget it.’

He walked in with Maya, the warriors and another bag of food.

“Celeste, this is my Beta Gillian, this is George, Brent and Zack. They are some of my most trusted warriors.” I introduced her.

“Luna,” they bowed their heads in respect.

Igrabbed a paper plate and handed it to her. I saw her jump slightly as my fingers brushed her.

She feels the bond – Atlas said smugly – She will feel love for us soon.

Thope so buddy, cus we’ve already fallen pretty hard and we don’t even know her real name. If she doesn’t love us…..

That woman was not father’s real mate. She did not feel the bond. Our mate is different. Like father’s true mates. She will love us. – He said with determination.