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Elijah's POV

Everything was running smoothly around here, surprisingly things have been going well and everyone was feeling so relaxed because Dustin still wasn't here.

The Cells, had only one person locked up, and another was going to be made an example of today.

It was a lady, I have never met her but, I found out her name was Dina Loyola and she was caught stealing from our pack grounds after two warning's from our Alpha.

She's a young lady, almost like Celine, and she too seemed so frail and lonely, my heart clenched at the memory of Celine and everything she had to go through here.

I really miss her.

"Beta Elijah, we need you outside, it's time." One of the warriors said, walking up to me making my stomach drop on it's own accord, I gulped and nodded, he smirked and walked away while I followed him.

The pack house was empty, everyone was outside to watch, other then the young kids, who stayed in their rooms on their parents order.

I felt my stomach start to twist and turn, while my wolf scratched inside my head aggressively, making me wonder what was wrong.

Once we reached the front door, the young warrior opened it and held it open for me, I nodded curtly and walked past him.

Once I made it out of the house, I was greeted by a soft breeze and the view of my pack members, all gathered around the stand.

The warrior was once again in front of me as he walked, so I started walking too, but my heart started clenching inside me as my wolf whimpered, his head shooting up and absentmindedly sniffing the air, as if he was looking for something.

My stomach twisted into a huge knot, the large sums of people, hollered and some booed while throwing their hands up angrily, wanting to see that Dina woman dead for her wrong actions.

"Hello BloodLine! We have gathered here to watch today's example. By watching this, you will all learn that the Alpha shows no mercy to does who sin and do wrong, so we want each and every one of you to watch closely, to learn from her mistakes and do no wrong to your pack, or others!" The second beta John's loud voice rang in my ears, making me growl inwardly because I hated him, he was so evil and cruel towards poor Celine.

I pushed past the angry crowd, hearing soft sob's coming from the front, probably the women who stole, but weirdly my heart clenched for her.

Suddenly a sweet scent invaded my nostrils making my head fly up and my nose take a deep intake of breath, the scent warmed up my insides making my wolf howl in excitement.

Mate! Mate! Mate, find mate!

My wolf begged me, but I was already on it, I followed the scent like a crazed man and pushed pass everyone, my brows furrowing in confusion.

Am I walking towards the stand?

My heart clenched tightly, everything around me started spinning and the voices all mixed together, later zeroing in on one sound, low sobbing.

My heart was hammering against my chest at the sound of clattering metal, my head shot up and I let out the loudest growl, rumbling in my chest and shaking the ground under me, people gasped and quickly moved away from me, I stood panting as a path opened for me.

John looked angry and confused, the knife in his hand angered me, the two warriors near him looked scared and worried, then my gaze fell on the trembling girl who was held up by silver chains making me growl again.

"Mate!" I yelled out, she gasped and looked my way, her glossy eyes staring into mine, sending shivers down my spine, John's eye's widened.

I quickly ran towards my mate and tried to steady my speeding heart, she cried in fear, her small and frail body trembled in fear.

"Mine." I whispered, placing a hand on her tan cheek, sparks shooting on the palm of my hand making me sigh in pleasure at the feel of her smooth skin, she bit her bottom lip and continued trembling making my wolf whimper.

"Unchain her!" I growled out, keeping my gaze on my mate's, she flinched at my loud tone but I rubbed her cheek soothingly and hummed, trying to calm her, I watched her cheeks get a light pink making my stomach erupt into those girly butterflies.

Her plump lips were trembling, while her glossy grey eyes gazed back at my own in confusion, while her tangled black hair, laid freely on the top of her head in a messy bun, she looked beautiful, even though she was a little dirty.

I allowed my eyes to shamelessly rake down her clothed body, I gulped at how skinny she was, her torn and dirty clothes were bigger than her body, she was technically hidden under two huge blankets.

She frowned at my disapproving gaze but then I covered it up with a small smile, trying not to scare her in any way.

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Celine's POV

He gazed at me with his dark eyes in amusement, while a smirk remained (teasingly) on his lips making my heart clench.

"So? How are you feeling, my sweet?" He asked again, leaning closer towards me, making me cower back in fear, unable to move because of my sore body, I groaned lowly. He shook his head disapprovingly.

"No-no, that won't do, you can't keep backing away from me, my sweet, I can't have that." He said, while rubbing the bottom of his chin, his tan fingers grazing his stubbled skin, I took in a shaky breath before furrowing my brows.

What's he going to do to me?

Lia?
Lia!
...

I tried to connect with Lia but she was gone, she wasn't in my mind, actually it felt as if she wasn't even there, my heart started hammering against my chest.

"Looking for your wolf? Oh - she's long gone, but you'll get her back - maybe." He stated, his words sending a chill down my spine making me shiver, what the hell did he do to Lia?!

"W-where's m-my  w-w-wolf?!" I yelled out, my jaw starting to ache making me grown but my blood boiled in anger, he shook his head and raised his hand to shoo at me, I growled out.

"Don't talk too much my sweet, we wouldn't want you to get hurt." He whispered with narrowed eyes, I gulped and shook my head, he's right, what was I thinking?

"Now, say you love me and i'll go." He stated, changing the topic before licking his plump lips, keeping his color changing eyes on me, I felt my eyes widen.

D-do I love him? What about Dustin? What ab-bout every - no! Of course I love him, what am I thinking?

"I love you." I whispered while my cheeks heated up, my heart clenched inside me, as if it was trying to tell me something but I brushed it off and gazed into Xavier's dark eyes, he smirked menacingly and nodded.

"Sleep well, my sweet." He replied before leaving the room and shutting the door closed, I yawned and ran a hand through my tangled hair, groaning ever so slightly at every ache.

My body still sore from the heat, but it was easing and thankfully getting better, I just hope Xavier would help me get completely better.

My stomach twisted into a huge knot, but instead of focusing on the awkward pain, I sighed and closed my eyes, hoping to drift off into a calm sleep.

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"I got her now Dustin." He stated menacingly, holding Celine's hand up like a trophy, only angering Dustin more, he let out a loud growl in protest, but sadly even Dustin knew, he was no match against a Vampire King, capable of mind control.