The Alpha's Curse The Enemy Within

Chapter 59 Fifty-Nine

Killian's point of view

Sheila and I returned back to the pack as early as the first light of dawn. I accompanied her to her chamber, feeling so unwilling to leave her. But I had to. I had a council meeting today, and also, Morgan and I had a meeting with a neighboring pack to settle some pending matters.

My hands danced on her waist, pulling her in for a kiss. "Go on, Killian. I have to shower." Sheila said, pulling away from me.

"That doesn't sound like a bad idea. I could help you shower." I said, sauntering to where she was standing at the door. But she stopped me, chuckling lightly.

Oh, Goddess. Even the sound of her laughter was beautiful. "No, Killian. Go now. I really mean it." She said trying to keep a serious tone, but was failing from the sparkle in her eyes.

"Fine. I am going, alright." I said, pecking her lips once more. I went straight to my chamber and stripped off my clothes. Immediately, I showered and got dressed in fresh clean clothes. I was fastening my boots when the door opened gently, and Thea walked in.

I lifted my head, watching her as she sauntered to the bed where I was. Her lips crashed on mine. I pulled away before it deepened.

"Is there something wrong?" I questioned, she furrowed her brows.

"Killian, must something be wrong before I come into your chamber?" She vented in her soft voice but was not yelling.

"Where were you last night? I came to your chamber but you weren't in." Her soft brown eyes scanned me.

"I was out. I had an important matter to tend to." I was done fastening my boots. I pulled up from the bed, and Thea followed me up. I went to the rack and grabbed my jacket.

"Killian," she called softly behind me. Her hand gripped my arm, forcing me to swerve around. My amber pair fell directly into her brown eyes. "Is something wrong?" NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

Her question made the skin around my forehead crease in confusion.

Before I could speak, she spoke again. "Did I do something wrong?" She asked again. Her voice was now breaking, and instantly tears gathered in her eyes.

It broke me. I dropped the jacket in my hand, reaching out to her immediately. I wiped away the tears rushing down her cheeks. "Why would you ask such a thing?"

"Because I don't understand why you have been avoiding me." Tears rushed down her eyes again.

Her words caused a churn within me. I didn't think that she would realize I was deliberately keeping my distance from her these last few weeks. "That's not true." Nonetheless, I say, wiping away her tears.

"It is, Killian. And you know it." She pulled away from my grip, stepping a few steps backward. "You

have been distant. You barely even say a word to me." Her words came out in between sobs. She wrapped her hands around her arms.

"It's almost as if you don't care about me anymore. Killian, I am worried about you. With everything going on with the curse and the crescent moon rising, which is near, I am scared for you, Killian. I feel this terrifying pain in my chest that just won't go away. I am terrified, Killian, and I don't want any harm to come to you. I will die if something bad ever happens to you." She broke further into tears.

I rushed to her, engulfing her in my arms. I hated to see her in such a state, and all because of me. "Nothing will happen to me, Thea." I gently kissed her forehead.

"Killian, If I lose you, I swear by the goddess I will die. You know very well that you are all I have, Killian. It's better to be dead than to live my life without you."

Thea's last words pierced my heart. I didn't like her words. It caused me unspeakable pain. "Your life shouldn't end because of me, Thea. Whatever happens, you must be able to live without me."

"I can't. And I refused to. Your entire existence is my life and purpose, Killian. I can never be apart from you or I will die."

I sighed, not saying anything further. This was going to be harder than I thought. I didn't want to hurt Thea, but if she remains by my side, she will get hurt. I held her in my arms for a while before pulling away.

"I have a meeting. I will see you when I get back."

She nodded sadly. I pecked her lips, grabbing my jacket. And together, we left my chamber. I left Thea

in her chamber, heading outside the castle to where Gwen and Valerie should be waiting for me.

To my surprise, I found Sheila with Morgan, saddling their horses.

"Where are you going with her?" I shot at Morgan.

He sent an unconcerned look my way. "To the neighboring pack. We should get business done with them immediately, and Sheila will be accompanying me."

"We were supposed to go together," I said.

"You have a council meeting to attend, so Sheila and I will take care of this. Do not worry, brother."

Now I am worried when he says it like that. I am very worried. Honestly, I don't like those two together.

"Well then, you'll have to go after the council meeting."

"What do you mean?" Morgan looked down at me from his horse.

"You are coming with us," I said, getting on my horse.

Morgan's brows were crippled in a frown, regarding me. "I'll pass."

"No. You have to be there, Morgan. I need you there. Today's meeting is really important."

Morgan groaned but remained silent.

"So, what now? Are we still heading out?" Sheila asked, her eyes moving from me to Morgan.

"It seems not. When we get back, we can go. Morgan said.

"You could come along with us." I turned to her, watching her eyes widen.

"To the Council?" She repeated

I nodded. "And after that, we could all head to the next meeting."

A small smile found her sweet lips. We waited for Valerie and Gwen to join us before riding off.

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Sheila's point of view

Our horses rode past the crystalline pillars standing on both sides of a long bridge. For a moment, the fresh yet cool winter breeze plucked at my hair. I lifted my face and inhaled deeply. There was a beautiful calmness in the air.

I tilted my head to my left, where Killian was. "Where exactly are we going?"

"To the mountains. The Council was built in the mountains centuries ago to keep humans far away." He replied while I nodded.

After what felt like hours, the mountains finally came into view.

We passed through a small village before our horses halted in front of a gigantic white gate. The words "The Council" were boldly imprinted on the stone walls.

My eyes widened in awe as the gate opened. It was all white and beautiful. From afar, I could see a massive castle. My eyes widened further. It was the biggest structure I had ever set my eyes on. Even under the bright sunlight, it looked beautiful. The entire castle was crystalline white, everything except the windows, which were crystal bright yellow.

We moved closer on our horses, coming to a halt in front of the castle. I came down from my horse. Some warriors approached us and took our horses away.

"The meeting will start soon," Killian said, as he swerved to my side.

"Fine. In the meantime, Gwen and I will take a look around. We can, right?"

Killian nodded. "Yes, you can," he said as I watched him, Valerie, and Morgan walk through the tall castle doors.

We then explored the castle grounds. At a far distance, near the mountains, what seemed like a hundred warriors or more were training. Each had swords in their hands, and they were fighting against each other in pairs.

"They are the Council armies, consisting of each supernatural kind." She informed me.

We moved on and kept exploring further as more members of the council walked into the castle for the meeting.

I was alone now, strolling further away from the castle when I collided with a figure, almost falling.

"Bloody hell!"

"I apologize." The voice spoke steadying me and my eyes went up to his face. A pair of brilliant blue eyes found mine. His gaze was fixed on me, filled with shock and possibly disbelief. His hand pulled up to touch me, but before he could, a loud growl erupted behind us.

"Get away from her, Leonardo Black!" I heard Killian's thundering yell, and the man, Leonardo, froze, his eyes reluctantly leaving mine for Killian's, and with the man's hand almost on me, I was jerked away behind Killian's huge figure.

And as quickly, as Morgan was beside Killian, their entire bodies radiating with a murderous rage.