Chapter 152
Kaelos finally led me through the crowd and to the center of the dance floor. All eyes were on us, causing me to tense up as my hands started becoming sweaty.
“The only person you should be focusing on is me, hon.” Kaelos suddenly blurted, causing me to raise my head and stare into his eyes.
His expression was plain as he pulled me into his arms, pressing me close to his body and placing his right hand on my waist. He held my left hand, his fierce gaze demanding eye contact, a silent request that I couldn’t resist.
Slowly, we began moving in tandem to the music being played, a classic popular among my generation. My face warmed up as my eyes went from his silver eyes to his lips, which curled into the faintest smirk.
“You’re getting the hang of it.” He whispered, and soon, I gave all control to him as he twirled us around the dance floor.
I placed my right hand on his shoulder, ignoring a few murmurs I heard from onlookers. Chapters first released on
Or, at least, trying to ignore…
“Isn’t she a witch?” A female voice asked with a mix of shock and disgust.
Most definitely a werewolf.
“They seem so close.” Another chimed in.
“Aw, they look so cute together.”
That last comment caused my heart to flutter as I smiled warmly, placing all my focus on the man in front of me.
The man whom I once feared would be my executioner. The man who the continent and the world painted as a tyrannical, bloodthirsty monster.
Underneath all that brute, coldness, and arrogance was a soft spot which I was able to pierce into.
I could see it in his eyes. In the way he held me close, tightening his grip on me as if he never wanted me to run away.
“You’re a conundrum, Kaelos.” I muttered, instantly regretting it.
’Yeah, how romantic of you.’ Sirena sniggered in my mind, adding to my embarrassment as my face heated up and I parted my lips.
“I-I didn’t mean to—” Before I could finish that sentence, Kaelos chuckled softly, bringing his mouth close to my ears.
I held my breath, scanning my gaze around. Other couples had joined us in dancing, but most of the attention was still on Kaelos and me.
What was he doing?! This is a gathering of werewolves, witches, and humans. People are going to be suspicious and—
“I could say the same thing about you, hon.” He blurted, interrupting my inner turmoil. “You’ve managed to confuse me and make me question everything within the span of a few weeks.”
My eyes widened when he finally pulled his mouth away from my ears, giving me a little breathing space as I stared into his eyes.
There was a small smile at the corner of his lips, and for a moment, I felt at peace. Until I remembered the bitter truth that he had reminded me of several times.
The people will never accept THIS.
“I have to tell you something.” Kaelos suddenly whispered at the same moment that the music began transitioning into something else.
I blinked cluelessly at him, parting my lips when I heard approaching footsteps.
I turned my gaze to its source and spotted Celine walking to us with purpose in her eyes, a small smile etched on her face.
She was doing way too much smiling tonight!
’It has to be her, Odessa.’ Sirena spoke up in my head just then. ’Tell Kaelos about the messages. About the threats. If people find out about your mate bond so abruptly, it could—’
“Hey!” Celine’s voice interrupted Sirena’s voice in my head, causing me to subconsciously grip Kaelos’ arm as I fixed my gaze on her.
He brought his focus to her as well, seeming just as tense as I was.
But what could be getting him tense?
“Can I borrow the Alpha King for a dance?” Celine asked me with that fake smile that was quickly getting on my nerves.
I glared at her, clenching my jaw, but then she added with an innocent voice:
“Oh, it’s only going to take a few minutes. I promise.”
I swerved my gaze to Kaelos and saw the hesitation in his eyes as he stared at Celine briefly before bringing his eyes to me. His right hand caressed my face a bit before he finally pulled away and grabbed Celine’s hand.
I knew they didn’t have anything. I knew he felt nothing but disgust for her.
So, tell me WHY I felt my heart twist into a knot when I saw him walking off with her hand in hand? Why did my eyes twitch with anger seeing them dance together?
’Because he’s your mate, girl!’ Sirena spoke in my head, snapping me out of my reverie. ’Celine can not be trusted, no matter how much she seems to have changed.’
She’s telling me…
I balled my hands into fists, scanning my gaze around the hall in search of Caroline. I needed to catch up with her and confirm if she noticed anything suspicious about Celine.
Just when I turned around, I accidentally walked into a woman, almost causing both of us to stumble.
“Oh, goddess. I’m sorry I apologized, but then furrowed my eyebrows when I saw her face.
She was beautiful—pale white skin, blood-red lips, and long, wavy black hair that cascaded like a dark shroud over her shoulders.
She wore a dark purple gown that gave gothic vibes…
Something’s off. Why do I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before?
“It’s fine, love.” The young woman waved dismissively, smiling back at me and patting my arm gently before she continued walking.
I stood frozen, racking my head on where I’ve seen her before. Also, she seemed like a witch… But I couldn’t feel her magic. It was hidden, as if it wasn’t supposed to be there in the first place.
It was hard to explain, but I knew I wasn’t imagining things.
“Ma’am Odessa.” Caroline’s voice brought me back to reality as I raised my head and stared at her as she made her way toward me.
However, when I turned my head around to search for the mysterious woman I just bumped into, I didn’t see her. She was gone, vanished in the crowd.