Alpha Markus and Celeste
Chapter 77
Chapter 77 – Markus
Markus P.O.V.
This was going to be such a long trip. I wish I had spent more time trying to learn Spanish. It was looking like I would be waiting for someone to translate for me all week. It made me uneasy. How am I supposed to react if something threatens us if I have to wait to have it translated for me. Atlas had been pacing all day and it was driving me nuts. At least Alpha Diego was speaking English to me, but all
around me, all I heard was Spanish. I had my Spanish speaking warriors in strategic points along the table. I tasked them with keeping an ear open for any kind of threat, but I didn’t like feeling like I was in the dark.
We were currently in the dining room eating some sort of spicy dish. It was delicious but I had to admit to being on my third glass of water. The red rice was especially tasty. Despite the heat, I had cleaned my whole plate. Celeste was currently talking to Diego’s mother
about the recipe.
“So, Alpha Markus, have you encountered Huitzilopochtli yet?” Alpha Diego asked.
“I don’t believe so.” I told him.
“Hmm, your people know who Celeste is, do they not?” I nodded. “Then it is probably just a matter of time. I would be careful who
you show her gifts. The more people know, the easier he will find her. He has killed many of our people, though he never bothers much
with the males in our blood line. He wants to kill his sister. The one that fought against him and his mother. My great aunt and my
grandmother died to the monster. We have since only had boys on my great grandmother’s line, but my great aunt’s branch had a few
women. We thought we had kept Bella safe by sending her so far with his mate, but we heard what happened. We believe he found
her.”
“But Celeste’s parents were killed by a neighboring pack,” I said.
“No, Bella’s father Alpha Jose, sent his people to try to find Celeste. They were unable to find her, but they encountered
Huitzilopochtli also looking for her. My uncle believed that he was ultimately responsible for her death. How, we’re not 100% sure but if
he was there, he had a hand in it.”
“Is my grandfather alive?” Celeste asked, I hadn’t noticed when she had started listening.
“I’m afraid not. He passed 8 years ago. Having lost his mate and his only daughter left him heart broken. His wolf died and the Pack
passed to me as the only living heir of our blood line. Well, at least at the time, I was. With you back, the Pack is yours by birthright,
should you wish it,” I was taken aback by his statement and I could see so was everyone around the table who understood him.
“You would just give up your Alpha title, just like that, without a fight?” I said incredulously.
“It is hers by birthright, Alpha Markus. My people, her people would follow her. I would follow her. We do not hold the same standard that a woman can only be Luna. She would be the Alpha,” He stated simply.
Alpha Diego inclined his head at her, “Thank you, if there’s ever anything we can do for you, we will gladly respond.”
“Enough heavy s**t,” Alpha Diego’s mom said, making us all laugh, “Let us dance!” She said as everyone got up from the table, “It’s not every day our long-lost people come home for a visit! A celebrar!”
Celeste started laughing as we followed them out to the front of the Packhouse. The area had been cleaned and set up into a dance
area with tables and chairs all around. There was Spanish music playing from some speakers. We moved to an area and I noticed my
warriors all standing at attention around us. They were good warriors.
‘Do you feel safe here, Tuli?’ I asked Celeste.
‘Yes, do you?’ She asked.
Ido,’I responded, then I looked back at our warriors. “I believe we will be fine. Why don’t you go have some fun?”I told them. All but
said as I noticed one woman making her way towards us.
“Don’t know how Alpha. I have two left feet.” He said as his face reddened. The woman reached us then. She was quite pretty. Her light chocolate skin shining against the light of the moon and lights. She stood in front of Gillian, who was staring at her as if frozen.
“Bailas conmigo?” she asked him shyly. Gillian was still frozen, just standing there.
“She said dance with me?” Celeste leaned over and nudged him.
It seemed to bring him back out of his stupor because he suddenly blushed as the she-wolf laughed and said “I promise I don’t bite until the 4th dance.” Gillian’s blush deepened to a darker shade of red as he stumbled upwards and allowed the she-wolf to lead him to
the dance floor.
Can/teach Zack?’ Celeste asked.
Can you teach him what?” I asked.
“To dance,’ she laughed.
Of course love, but save me one or two, I answered.
“Come Zack, we’ll have you dancing before the night is over,” she said. Zack visibly paled and looked at me. “Just keep your hands in
the safe zones,” I laughed, not that I had anything to worry about. In the months he’d guarded Celeste, he had been nothing but respectful. When Zack still didn’t move, Celeste huffed and pushed him to the dance floor and I realized he was more scared to dance
than a jealous Alpha mate.
“I’m surprised you let your mate dance with someone else,” Alpha Diego came and sat down, offering me a drink.
“I trust Celeste and I trust my guard,” I shrugged as I watched Celeste trying to show Zack how he should be moving his feet. Zack
had a permanent blush on his face. I could hear Atlas laughing in the back of my head.
“Most Alphas are not keen on anyone touching their mate,” he said, looking at me as if I was an anomaly.
“Most Alphas don’t volunteer to give up their Alpha status either,” I countered and he laughed.
“You would if you were raised by my mother. I have lived under the shadow of strong women. They routinely kicked my ass growing
up.”I tipped my drink in his direction. Zack was now trying to learn how to move his hips and there were a few females looking and
giggling.
I looked over to Gillian and the she-wolf. They seemed to not be aware of anyone else on the dance floor. I thought back to what Celeste had said earlier about Gillian finding his mate. I’d never seen him this interested in another woman before. It was still about 5
days until the full moon. Maybe….My head turned back to Celeste as I saw a woman approach them. I saw her talking to them and
Celeste taking a step back with a smile. She turned to look at me and gave me a come hither look.
“Pardon me. I believe I am being asked to dance.” I put my drink down and walked over to Celeste.
“Do you need a lesson too?” she teased as I reached her. I grabbed her hand and spun her around a few times.
“I’ll have you know, they teach us salsa dancing during Alpha training,” I said as she giggled into my arms.
“Really?” she asked.
“No, but Gillian’s mom made both of us take dance lessons since we were 8 years old,” I said as we danced.
Two hours later, I could feel Celeste’s exhaustion.
“I think it’s time to sleep, Tuli,” I said as I picked her up bridal style. She only snuggled into me in response.
You can all enjoy the
I told Gillian and