THIRD PERSON POV

"Is she going to wake up?" The question held itself in the silent air, everyone sat on the soft couches in the living room; gazing worriedly at the fire.

Everyone but Dusk who paced around behind them, his eyes glowed brightly; showing that his wolf wanted out.

"Sit down, Dusk." Celine's father ordered, his hands were clenched tightly as he tapped his foot - which was covered by a shiny, black loafer - anxiously. Dusk gulped and nervously nodded, a vein on his neck looked like it was about to pop.

"My King, the princess has awakened." Fin said as he walked into the living room slowly, gazing at the broken family and friends, sitting on the couches.

Everyone except Dustin.

Everyone's head snapped to look at Fin, their eyes wide and the Queen had already begun crying; her hands over her lips while her shoulders shook.

Celine's father stood up from the couch while fixing his suit pants, his hands shook slowly; but a ghost of a smile was on his lips.

"Good, good. I will go see how she is." He said happily, nodding head swiftly and slowly walking towards Fin who had a frown on his lips; his shoulders suddenly slouched.

Celine's father noticed and placed his hand on the crook of his neck, giving it a squeeze making Fin sigh.

"What is it, son?" The King asked him, his hand still on the crook of his neck; Fin averted his gaze and it only worried the King and everyone else more - they all stood up.

"I-I overheard Alpha D-Dustin talk to his beta over the phone, he said that he will be bringing Celine back to his pack; tonight." Fin finally said, his face was scrunched up as if he feared the reaction of everyone; the King's hold on his neck tightened but not painfully.

He let out an angry and feral growl; making everyone - including his mate - hang their heads. Quickly the King moved his hand from Fin's neck, taking off at the speed of light towards his daughter's room.

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CELINE'S POV

Content. That's how I feel right now, content.

The air that I took in brought a wonderful aroma with it, a scent that warmed up my insides and made my stomach tingle with anticipation.

I knew who brought the scent but I wanted to know why he was here.

I licked my dry lips before my eyes fluttered open slowly, my lips parted at the sight of Dustin standing across from me; his electric blue eyes watching me intensely, making my own widen.

His large hands were crossed against his chest making him look bigger and tougher, my stomach churned but my body acted impulsively and I cowered back into the bed awkwardly.

He chuckled dryly while shaking his head; faking amusement.

"We will be leaving today." He suddenly said, my brows furrowed while he just stood there watching me, it was kind of weird honestly; his gaze made my insides tighten and burn up.

"W-we?" I asked in confusion, my heart hammering against my chest as I gaped at him fearfully; I wasn't leaving my home, to go back to his Cell.

"Yes, we. Do I need to spell it out for you?" He asked me with a tilted head, a menacing smirk on his lips making me gulp and shake my head hesitantly - he raised his brows.

"N-no, I won't be going anywhere. My father won't allow it." I protested weakly, using my slightly limp hands to push my body up a bit, with a low grunt my back laid against the headboard, and Dustin had my full, clear attention.

"Your father?" He spat out, his eyes glazing over with hate and disgust, I bit back a remark that I knew could get me punished, so I just nodded my head, lamely.

"-he won't do anything because you will agree to leaving with me." Dustin cornered, his hands falling to his sides - giving his broad chest the ability to get seen by my wide eyes.

"W-what?! Agree? No way, I will not!" I bit out angrily, my hands slapping against the soft mattress as we glared at each other, my heart continued beating erratically; he could probably hear it anyway.

"Yes Celine, you will." He whispered darkly, his voice was deep and cold, a breathless whisper but I caught on and heard it, his words echoed in my head and shook me to the core, a gasp got caught in my throat.

"N-no." I whispered lowly, my shoulders slouching in defeat, my stomach dropped and I could feel the nerves building up inside of me; one by one, and he just stood there smirking evilly.

"Do you want to know why you will?" He asked huskily, a storm grew in his eyes, I watched as they darkened and evident little twisted twinkles shone inside them, like lightning.

I averted my gaze from his and played with my fingers, my gaze falling onto them.

"-you will because, if you don't, I will kill your brother." He threatened lowly, in a voice deeper then usual making my eyes widen and jaw drop.

I felt my heart stop, my eyes were wide and on him, he watched me casually, as if he hadn't threatened my brother's life just a mere second ago, I scoffed and shook my head, my eyes welling up in fear and defeat.

"I want my son." I mumbled out, I know it had nothing to do with what we were talking about, but I need Arsenio - I might even go crazy without him right now.

Dustin shook his head and I watched as his lips fell into a straight line all while he debated what to say. My brows furrowed and the feel of a cool tear dripping out of my eye made my heart fall into my stomach.

"I-I will go with you, under one condition. My son comes to." I stated, using my shaky hands to wipe the tears that lingered on my cheeks slowly; he watched, like a weirdo from across silently.

His eyes averted from my own, going to my twiddling fingers then back to my confused pair warily. Anxiety grew inside me.

"Arsenio is not here." He finally said, my eyes widened at his words and I quickly jumped off the bed, my sore legs making contact with the floor suddenly made my knee's wobble; but I managed to gain balance.

"What?! Yes, he is! He was here before, he is a baby! Where could he have gone?" I asked him, my hands flying around for exaggeration, he sighed and shook his head, shooting an annoyed glare my way.

"He is gone, as in not here, like I've already said. I don't know how or when, but now he is not here." Dustin said, annoyance laced his tone completely; trying to show me how bored he was with this talk, my eyes welled up - blurring my vision.

"Gone?" I whispered to myself, my brow's furrowing, my hands covered my lips as I tried my hardest to prevent the loud sobs that wanted to escape.

"H-how?" I mumbled to myself, my heart hammering against my chest, I lost him again. I felt my knee's wobble, my stomach churned crazily and I could feel bile rise up my throat, my previous anxiety habits coming back.

I felt the feeling of my feet suddenly go numb and my legs gave out, I fell onto the wooden floor soundlessly, my eyes wide as tears trailed out.

I gulped loudly and shook my head, my body rocking back and forth slowly, I tried to comprehend what I was just told.

My baby, once again, I lost him.

Everything felt like a dream, as if I've never found him, as if he had truly died and never came back; my heart tugged at those thoughts.

Where could he be? Who took him? My breathing came out labored and my shoulders shook violently with each tear that streamed out of my eyes.

I heard the door knob twist, indicating that someone was coming in, but I couldn't care less; my heart broke once again.

I let out a wail and slammed my hands against the cold floor angrily, a strangled sob escaping my lips.

"Arsenio!" I wailed out loudly, my voice hoarse yet high pitched at the same time; my throat ached and the tip of my nose burned.

"Arsenio!" I yelled out once again, as if he would answer back with his innocent little voice, cooing at me and making my heart melt once again; but he didn't.

I was on the ground in a crawling position, as I cried. My hands on the floor and my knee's on the floor, my chest was bouncing up and down, trying to keep up with my labored breathing and erratic heartbeat.

"D-Dustin? Celine! What is going on?" My father's curious voice invaded my hearing but I didn't want to talk or listen, to anyone. I couldn't.

I growled in frustration - even though I was still wolf less.

"Leave." I spat out, directing my order to both of them, my vision completely blurred by tears which kept coming and going, my stomach was in a huge knot and all I wanted was Arsenio.

My baby.

"Leave!" I yelled out, once again trying to get them to obey and they did, they both silently walked out of the room, not one said anything as they made way outside; shutting the door behind them.

I let out a heart-wrecking sob and punched the ground below me angrily, my heart achingly beating against my chest and echoing in my ears.

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RODRICK DIAMOND'S POV

Both Dustin and I stood behind her door, listening to what was going on carefully.

I was so angry but I couldn't help but push past that anger and feel pity and sadness at the moment.

I could hear my daughters loud sobs and wails, her calls for her son; who in fact was still not found. And it's all our fault.

My stomach churned as I listened to her punching the ground with small sobs, I could literally hear her tears making contact with the floor and my heart broke.

Dustin stood silently beside me making me shake my head and turn to face him; his eyes landed on my own and I glared at him while pointing towards the door.

"She is my daughter, never forget her rank or her capability. You will face the consequences and trust me you don't want to. She is a gem, any man would be lucky to have her. But you, you are not a man, you are a coward that can't even comfort his own mate, or at least help her find her son. I pity you Dustin not her, she has a whole life ahead of her and has more power than any of us combined, it is your life in her hands, remember that in the end." I explained with a disappointed sigh before pressing my finger against the door and later walking away, with my heart in my stomach.

I can't handle watching my mate, son and daughter break apart.

I can't watch my whole family break apart.

I just can't.