KING ELIJAH

Right now I am in my room packing a few things that would be leaving with me back to crest fall pack. I opened the drawer next to my bed and picked up the book I put  there. I opened the book in the middle and released a sigh when I saw that the flower Hilda had given to me was till there although it is now dried.

I put the book in my bag and zipped it up, then opened the door with my bag behind me. I turned around to see Elijah resting on the opposite side, staring at me but not saying anything.

He was without his crown but in a fitted black suit. His hair was disheveled and I could tell that he had run his hand through it a couple of times and he also had dark bags underneath his eyes letting me know he hadn’t gotten any sleep.

We stared at each other for at least two minutes both of us not saying a word. I finally cast my eyes downwards before walking pass Elijah and he never once tried to stop me which made me feel unease.

Honestly, I was surprised that Elijah had let me go just like that, with the kind of obsession he has, I had expected him to put up a fight, maybe chained me to the bed or threatened me but no, all he did was release a defeated sigh and said “but promise me you’d come back”

I never responded to those words though. I wasn’t sure I would be able to keep such a promise but deep down I know I love him and surely will be back but not just now. I just needed to heal first.

I want to get my life back on track but With the way things have been going I just want to leave it all and have a normal life but I know I can’t have that anymore.

As I stepped out of the palace gate, I could feel his eyes at the back of my head, watching me walk away from the palace… Away from him.

I Released a sigh when I opened the door to Simone’s car and got in. A few minutes later, Mom and Simone joined me in the car. Simone drives through the bridge and I rest my head on the window of the car heaving a sigh.

I sure hope I am making the right choice.

Placing my right hand on my tummy, I frowned. I do not feel pregnant or was this just a scheme by Elijah to keep me in the palace?

Mom turned her head around and noticed my distressed look from passenger side of car. “You okay honey?” She asked placing her soft hand on my left hand that’s resting on my lap.

“Of course,” I replied offering her a weak smile.

I am yet to apologize for lashing out at her the other day. Mom was right after all.

I looked down at the hand that mom at touched, I never took of the diamond ring Elijah used to propose to me that night. I twirl it around my finger, pressing my lips in firm line wondering if I should just take it off. I decided to keep it on then closed my eyes and before I know it, I was drifting off to sleep.

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I could feel someone taping my shoulders and I groan before fluttering my eyes open. I looked through the window with a frown wondering what the hell I was doing here before everything came crashing down on me in waves.

With a sigh, I pushed the door open and got out before going to the back and bringing out my suitcase.

“Let me help you with that” My brother offered and I smiled in gratitude before giving him the case to take into the house.

I pushed the door open and sighed when I was instantly engulfed with the familiar smell of home.

“Celeste” I heard my father’s voice call and my smile instantly widen. He wrapped his arms around my shoulders and I pressed my cheeks against his chest.

“Dad” I choked out against his chest. He ruffled my hair before releasing me and I turned looking at the others.

I wondered where Josephine-Simone’s mate was and I was about to ask him but he beats me to it. “She’s at the pack house. Couldn’t make it but she’ll be here tomorrow” He said and I nodded.

Of course, now that Simone is the Alpha he has to live there for now until he a child (or children) before moving to a house of his.

“I’m really tired so I’ll just go up to my room and rest a bit” I said to everyone, glancing at then for a second and they nodded in understanding.

“Of course” mom said giving me a sad smile.

“Your bag is already in your room!” Simone yelled when I climb about four steps. I gave him a thumbs up with looking back.

I could already hear my family whispering, talking about me as they settled down on the couch.

When I was in my room, I closed the door and released a sigh placing my hands on the door. I sat on my bed removing my shoes before laying my back on the bed.

I close my eyes tight when I felt the tears already gathering in my eyes but a single tear managed to escape.

I do not think I can ever get over the pain I feel.

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I was awoken my a knocked and I groan before yelling a “Coming!”

When I got downstairs and entered the kitchen, I saw that the table has already been set with different kinds of food and my mouth instantly watered. Never knew I was this hungry.

I sat on my normal spot and instantly dug in, chewing on a piece of meat as everyone chatted but I paid no mind to them.

When I was done, I turned to mom. “Mom, I’d like to visit the pack doctor tomorrow” I mumbled as everyone’s head turned towards me.

“Of course honey” My muttered as the same time dad also said “Why?”

I looked at both mom and Simone wondering if they haven’t filled him in on what’s happening.

“I-I pregnant” I whispered looking at my empty plate.

It was silent for a while and I turned my head to look at dad and saw that his brow was scrunched together in confused.

His eyes instantly harden and I feared for my life. “Di-did he rape you?” He asked and I gasped.

“Dad no!” I yelled, my lips turning downwards.

“Because if he did, I swear I’l-” “-goddess no dad” I said cutting him off as I rubbed my neck.

Mom came by dads side and rubbed his shoulders smoothing him.

“Then how did you…” He said trailing off as he looked at me with sadness and disappointed. I instantly felt unwelcome in my own home- or rather, my parents.

“Dad i-” I mumbled trying to explain but he shook his head.

“I did not expect this of you Celeste” Dad muttered cutting off my explanation as he got to his feet and so did I.

“I mean if it was a boy who got someone pregnant I would still understand,” He continued and his words shocked me to the core.

“Charles stop!” Mom gasped with a hand over her mouth.

“No Diana”

“I never expected you to get impregnated. Do you know the disgrace you would bring upon this family?” He asked and I stumbled backwards as his words hit me hard.

Never in my life have I seen my father like this or was I just a fool to have never noticed?

“Dad stop, it’s the King’s-” Simone tried but dad cut him off.

“I don’t care if it’s for the king, she was chase away from the castle by him which is already a disgrace it’s self”

“I left” I rasped out and his eyes harden more.

“You left?” He asked before scoffing. “Do you know how happy I was that my daughter was going to be the queen? And you left?” He continued.

“Such a disgrace” he spat and it felt like a slap to my face.

Mom gave me a sad smile with tears in her eyes as she ran after my father.

“Charles! Charles!” She yelled his name but got no response.

I could hear their muffled voices but couldn’t make out what they were saying.

I turned to Simone with tears streaming out of my eyes and a trembling lips.

“What happened?”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.