Chapter 50

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Colin you got some explaining to do!!! Please Colin don't do anything crazy or my readers will kill me!! Reader Beware!!!

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Chapter 50

I didn't want to leave Celeste in my bedroom, but she was too tempting and keeping my urges in check was becoming harder and harder. I got to my office just in time to see Jack with keys in hand.

"Alpha, as you requested." Jack dropped Celeste's keys in my hand. "It's not too late. I can stall some more if you need me to."

"No, no more games. It's her car and she deserves to get it back. Thanks man."

"No problem." Jack left and I entered my office. On my desk was the finally pieces of Celeste's freedom mocking me. I put her keys next to her ID and phone that stood as a symbol of something I wasn't sure I was ready for.

The things we've experienced over the past few days, no one should have had to endure; especially someone who was thrown into our world. The idea that Celeste could have been taken away from me was frightening. I will never forget all those who put their hands on her and caused her harm stirred a rage that threaten to consume to me. I wanted to rip Pamela's throat out when she clawed Celeste and it took all the will power I had not too. The most gratifying kill was the feel of Ridley's heart beating in my hand before I crushed it! As for Todd, even though he never physically harmed her, he still tried to make her his. I know losing your mate can drive some insane, but it didn't excuse his actions.

Celeste was strong, but I saw her crack a few times and that tore at my heart. I could feel her pull away from me last night. I knew it was wishful thinking that she loved me. I loved her but was that enough? Was I being selfish? My ringing phone on the desk broke through my train of thoughts.

"Hello?"

"It's me, Dylan. We just handed over Todd's pack to the council. We are heading back should be home in a few hours."

"What did they decide about Todd's territory?"

"They will let us know in a few days. The council is headed over there to clean up his mess. How's Celeste?"

"Physically she will be fine, but I'm not sure about mentally." I sighed.

"Colin, give her some time to process what has happened. Don't take things too fast." You mean like telling her I love her. I thought. Shit.

"I will tread lightly. Bye." I hung up the phone. I'm not going to lie it hurt last night that she didn't want me to stay in the bathroom to take care of her. It hurt even more this morning when I told her I loved her, and she didn't respond. I was getting ahead of myself; I wished I had given her a little space. I didn't want to pressure her in to staying or forcing her to tell me how she felt about me. I needed to talk to her to see her. Screw it. I left the office heading towards the dining hall but stopped before I reached it. I listen as the pack and Celeste were talking.

The words that came out of her mouth tore at me causing more damage than Todd's bullets. The last statement I heard from Celeste was the final blow.

"You all deserve a Luna, that isn't as fragile as me, not a human but someone like you." Even from this distance, I could hear the sadness in her voice.

I turned and went back up the stairs to my office. Celeste's statement meant that she wasn't ready to accept this life. I slumped in my chair cradling my head in my hands. My wolf whimpered at the decision that we both knew was right. We had to let her go. I rubbed my hands furiously across my face keeping the sorrow and tears at bay. I loved Celeste so much that I wanted her to be happy even if that meant it wasn't with me.

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