The Ivory Queen
Chapter 90

***Javier’s POV***

I follow Aurora’s instructions and keep my distance from Celina, hiding amongst the brush and moving quietly between the foliage to avoid detection. I decide to stay in my human form as it’s easier to move and hide my body this way.

Several wolves run beside Celina as they guard the borders and keep an eye out for intruders and rogues.

When they complete their patrol, some of the guards nip playfully at Celina’s ears, seemingly wanting to play or see her powers. One particular dark grey wolf with black paws, however, is getting too close for my liking.

He better back off if he knows what’s good for him, Adan snarls.

The wolf licks her face but even more infuriating is the fact that she lets him. Without thinking, a growl escapes my lips, giving away my position. Celina and the wolf snap their neck towards my general location and I step behind a tree.

f**k, that was close!

My heart pounds in my chest and I take a few deep breaths. After a few seconds, I peak around the tree to see if the coast is clear but find Celina and the grey wolf gone.

I hear a growl behind me and brace myself for her fury.

“I was just making sure you were safe,” I sigh as I turn to face her. “Aurora sent-“

Celina’s wolf growls at me and I decide there’s no point in arguing with her. She’ll be pissed regardless. The other wolf is no where to be seen but I still feel the jealous rage building up inside me.

“Who was he?” I blurt out and Celina tilts her head to the side in amusement, a smirk dancing on her lips.

She shifts into her human form, placing her hands on her h**s and tapping her bare feet on the earth. Not wanting to disrespect her, I cast my eyes to the ground and turn around. I remove my shirt and extend it out to her

“Here,” I mutter, but she doesn’t take the shirt.

“Why don’t you run back to Aurora and tell her I’m fine,” she snarls. “Since you two are such good friends now.”

“What?” I ask, utterly confused.

“That’s why you’re here, right? Because Aurora sent you?” She growls.

I turn to face her and my breath hitches at the sight of her bare body. She is absolutely beautiful, her flawless brown skin tempting me to taste her. Adan purrs at the sight and I fight to tuck him away and cast my eyes back to the ground.

“I’m here to help her as her friend..”

She scoffs and rolls her eyes. “Some friend you are.”

I clench my jaw at the jab but I know I have no right to contradict her. She’s right. I was a terrible friend.

“I’m sorry for intruding on your… activities,” I say through gritted teeth. “But I am a simple alpha and there is very little I can do for Aurora right now in terms of helping against these witches. So I will help her in the only way I can and that’s by making sure you don’t get into trouble.”

She stares coldly at me, crossing her arms across her chest.

“Do I look like I need your services? I’m not some defenseless girl,” she hisses at me while pointing in the direction of the River Moon pack house. “So why don’t you run along to your friend and leave me the f**k alone!”

I wince at her cold words.

“Actually, you know what? Do me a favor and mind your business. Just because Aurora wants to fix your pack relations, doesn’t mean you and I are going to work out. So stop looking out for me. I didn’t ask for it and I definitely don’t need you in my life.”

I swallow hard and am about to tell her I accept her rejection when Adam snarls frantically at me.

Oh no you f*****g don’t. I will not be punished for your bullshit! Adan growls before taking control.

I hear Celina chuckle coldly as my eyes switch to baby blue and Adan surfaces.

“What? Don’t like how pathetic your human is so you decide to come out to play? Think maybe I’ll fall for you instead?” She smirks, walking confidently towards me.

My mind goes blank as I watch her golden body move with all the grace of a princess. I resist the urge to bury my fingers in her silky white hair and run my hands along her naked curves, exploring every inch of her beauty.

“You’re just as disgusting as your human, wolf. All those years and you couldn’t stop your human from hurting the purest soul on this planet!” She snarls, snapping me out of my fantasies.

Her eyes fill with rage but Adan seems unfazed by her fury.

“Wolves can only do so much,” Adan replies coolly. “After all, you humans dominate most of our existence. I’m sure your wolf is equally upset about the turn of events and much like me, she is powerless to stop you from making decisions for her. You reject me, but does your wolf agree?”

Celina falls silent and now Adan smirks at her.

“You think you’re so high and mighty but you are no different from my human. You neglect the needs of your wolves and we are always punished for your misdeeds,” he says before closing the gap between Celina and I. “We are loyal creatures though, and no matter how much you hurt us, we always come when you need us.”

Her face is full of shock as Adan towers over her. I can see her desperately trying to keep from trembling, clenching her fists at her sides until her knuckles turn white. Her heart races a miles a minute in her chest. Adan leans forward so that our lips are mere centimeters apart and takes in her intoxicating scent of blueberries and lilies. She swallows hard as she struggles to keep her emotions in check.

A part of me loves knowing that at least I have an effect on this strong-willed girl hell bent on hating me. No matter how hard she tries to hide it, she feels our bond just as strongly as I do.

“I will always love you, Celina. No matter how much you push me away, I will always come back to you. Don’t punish me for the wrongdoings of Javier. You don’t trust him and that’s fine, but I’ve never done anything that merits your rejection. I am not guilty.”

My lips just barely brush up against hers, sending sparks to ripple across my face and she whimpers. For a brief moment, we both remain still, allowing the sparks to linger just a bit longer. I open my mouth to k**s her again but she pushes me back with surprising strength.

“Please leave me alone…. I-I can’t do this…. I can’t… I’m sorry.”

Adan takes a step back and hurt laces his words. “Can I at least meet my mate before you take her away from me?”

In an instant, Her eyes switch to their incredible purple and pink hues and Adan gets on his knees in front her.

“I am Adan, your highness… and I am honored to finally meet you,” he says, looking up at her gorgeous eyes.

Tears roll down her cheeks. “I’m Sarai,” she whimpers.

The sadness in her voice tears at my heart.

“You have a beautiful name.”

She blushes and gets down on her knees. “My goddess, I’m so happy to finally meet you!”

Adan grabs her by the waist and presses her body against mine.

“I’m so sorry…” she cries.

“I know you are,” Adan replies, wiping away her tears.

“She won’t listen!” Sarai whines. “I’ve tried so hard but she just wont. It hurts so much sometimes, I can’t breathe! I can’t! I can’t!” she sobs.

“And I wish I could take it all away,” Adan whimpers, cupping her cheeks. “I wish I could love you freely every day from now on. I love you, Sarai. I love you so much.”

Sarai buries her head in my chest and weeps her sorrows. Adan holds her protectively as he slips my t-shirt over her bare body.

They share a sweet k**s, one with gentle passion and the sparks that ignite within my being are the most incredible feeling to ever flow throughout my body. When they part, the despair in Sarai’s eyes shatters my soul.

This was all my doing. And my wolf was unfairly paying the price.

“Goodbye Sarai,” Adan says as Celina and I once again take over.

Celina trembles uncontrollably but when I try to comfort her, she flinches and backs away.

“I need to be alone now.”

I wipe away the tears on my cheeks and harden my face.

“You have met with Moon Goddess…and you are amongst those she favors. I’m sure she’ll find you a better mate. One who is not so cruel and unjust to the most vulnerable of her creations. I am sorry for the pain I have caused us. And I hope you find true love again,” I sigh as I turn away from her.

Adan starts whining and I cut him off.

“My heart will always belong to you, but I will give you what you want. I accept your rejection.”