Alpha Markus and Celeste novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36 – Celeste
Celeste P.O.V.
Thad never been to such a beautiful restaurant. We were about 20 minutes outside of the Pack grounds. The Restaurant had this old
soul feel to it. Something straight out of the romantic books I loved to read. The restaurant was divided into a main level on the left and a
raised level on the right. There was low light all throughout, making the dark wood and brick of the walls look intimate and romantic. We were led to the raised level. I could feel several people looking our way as we passed by. I could only imagine it was because Markus was Alpha. I was surprised it was empty, with only one table by the open balcony set up for two.
“Do you like it?” Markus asked as he led me to the balcony and wrapped his arms around my waist from behind.
“It’s so beautiful,” I said. From the balcony, we could see the start of the forest and the river a little ways out.
“Markus! I’m so happy to see you! Why didn’t you tell me you were coming?! I would have joi-” A very pretty blonde stopped, finally
noticing me. She took in the arms Markus had around my waist and raised an eyebrow. I already didn’t like her.
This b***h is looking at our man like she wants to eat him –
Kara growled in the back of my mind.
“Marcie!” Markus said and I could tell he was uncomfortable through the bond. “I thought you had returned to your father’s
restaurant in Italy.”
“Oh, I could never stay away from here for too long. Too much history.” She batted her lashes seductively. I cleared my throat.
“Where are my manners? Marcie, this is Celeste, my soon to be Luna. Love this is Marcie, an old friend,” he said.
“Oh Markus, don’t make me feel old. I’d like to think I am more than an old friend,” she said, deciding to ignore me.
“Nice to meet you,” I said politely, putting a hand possessively over Markus’ arms on my waist and extending the other to shake her
hand.
“I’ll let the chef know you’re here. I take it you want the usual?” She asked, ignoring my hand.
“We’ll have two tasting menus, if you don’t mind. It’s Celeste’s first time here.”
“Of course. I’ll have someone come over with drinks,” She walked off with a smile to Markus, still ignoring me.
A pretty brunette comes and pours us some wine. I can’t take my mind over the familiarity of the ‘Marcie’ but I don’t want to ask the question. Markus has lived a life before me. I know this, but I’m having trouble reconciling what Marcie insinuated in my head and my
heart.
“Tuli, are you OK?” He asked, “You’re very quiet.”
I smiled and took a drink of wine, “I’m fine.” He looked concerned but didn’t push.
We ate through the sampling menu. It was delicious. I was beginning to enjoy the dessert and my date when I heard her coming up
the steps again.
“Markus, how would your little girlfriend like to see the chef? I’m sure she’d love to talk to someone that can cook,” she
smirked.
Markus frowned slightly, finally catching her tone. “Celeste is actually an amazing cook, but love, would you like to talk to the Chef?”
He asked.
I was still trying not to be rude, so I said, “Sure, I can ask him what that last ingredient in the souffle is. I can’t figure out if it’s anise or
fennel,” I said, getting up. I expected Markus to come with me, but Marcie held him back.
“Stay a moment, we need to catch up,” she said. Markus looked at me as I was led out by a waitress with a frown on his face.
I chatted with the chef a little. He was actually a very pleasant man, but the entire time I felt uncomfortable. I didn’t trust Marcie. I
made my way back to the dining area and started up the steps. The raised platform came into view as I saw Marcie rubbing herself against
Markus and kissing him. I could see the surprise on Markus’ face and he stiffened at the touch. Grabbing her hands he pushed her
away.
Aloud growl escaped from my throat as Kara tried to push forward and claim what was ours, but the pain in seeing them together
flowing through me, crashing and invading every cell. Seeing that beautiful woman who was graceful, successful and seductive against
Markus. I couldn’t help but notice that she was probably more suited for him than me. A lowly slave servant who didn’t even know how to
use proper silverware two months ago. With my heart in pieces, I turned around and ran out of the restaurant.
I heard Markus calling my name but I didn’t listen. With tears flowing from my eyes, I ran around the corner of the restaurant and
shifted, not caring that my beautiful maxi dress was shredded in the process.
Tlet Kara take us away, knowing that neither Markus or Atlas would be able to catch us. Our eyes glowed as the heartache took charge of our direction. I could feel Markus trying to mind link but I refused to open the channel.
Where do we go? – Kara asked as she kept running away from Markus. That was my only goal at the moment. Getting away from Markus. I flashed Kara an image and she changed direction. We were going home.
We ran for over an hour. Our legs were burning but we could no longer feel the tug of Markus’ mind link. We ran up the steps of what
was once the place we had felt safe. It wasn’t until we were in front of my parent’s old bedroom that we opened the door, dropped onto
the bed and passed out from exhaustion, welcoming nightmares as tears still flowed from my eyes, feeling warmth building inside me.