The Witch and Her Four Dangerous Alphas

Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Chapter 120: He Is Not Her Mate... Then Why Does Her Heart Flutter?

Author’s POV~

Celeste’s body trembled as she muttered curses under her breath, her eyes still burning with rage as she glared at the space where Selene had walked away. Her nails dug into her palms, her lips twisted with a sneer. "How dare she... How dare she mock me like that in front of everyone... She will pay for this, I swear..."

But before another word could leave her mouth, a hand clamped tightly around her wrist. Celeste gasped as her arm was yanked roughly, spinning her around with such force that her breath caught.

And then...slap!

The sound cracked through the air like thunder. Celeste staggered back with a stinging cheek, her vision blurring in disbelief. The crowd gasped again, but this time not for Selene. This time it was for her.

Her hand flew to her face, trembling. "W-what—" she choked out, her voice breaking. Her eyes lifted, and then they widened in shock. "M... Mother?"

Elder Naeris stood before her, her face carved in cold disappointment, her eyes sharp as blades.

Tears welled in Celeste’s eyes. Her voice broke into a small, pitiful whisper. "Why... why did you slap me? Here? In front of everyone? How... how will I ever face them again?"

But Elder Naeris’s voice cut through her like ice. "Shut up. If you do not know how to speak with dignity, then do not speak at all."

Celeste froze, the weight of her mother’s words striking harder than the slap itself.

And then, before the stunned crowd, Elder Naeris bowed her head low. "My daughter has caused trouble today. I ask for your forgiveness on her behalf. I will discipline her properly."

Gasps and protests rippled through the witches gathered. "Elder Naeris, please! Do not bow to us..."

"It is not your fault, Elder!"

blame you... It was Celeste

over one another, filled with respect, pleading for

Naeris did not lift her head. Her voice was steady, unyielding. "No. She has shamed not only herself but me as well.

been angry moments ago softened, their hearts bending in respect for Elder Naeris. If she herself took responsibility, then they could

breathe. Her lips trembled, her

silenced her instantly. Celeste’s throat

to disperse, whispering among themselves, their respect for Elder Naeris only deepening. But Selene was already gone, her figure nowhere in sight. So Elder Naeris had not been able to force the apology there in the market, but she would make sure it came soon.

the crowd thinned away, Elder Naeris’s grip tightened painfully on Celeste’s arm. Without another word, she dragged her daughter forward, pulling her through the streets toward their

humiliation. She wanted to scream, to fight back, to curse Selene’s name again. But the strength of her mother’s hold and the anger in her mother’s eyes kept her

felt small—smaller than she ever

hand, Selene’s fingers were tight around Kieran’s arm as

clinging to her ears, but she refused to look back.

pushed him inside, her own hands trembling as she climbed in after him. The guilt pressed heavy on

Her voice came out soft, almost breaking.

was in her hands, she tossed it into the back seat and leaned closer, pulling a tissue. She reached up, brushing at the strands

there. If I had known she would show up, I...

didn’t interrupt. He didn’t tell her to stop apologizing. He just let her fuss over him, the corners of his lips barely curved

"At least it didn’t stain through..." she whispered,

hand brushing over his shoulder as she inspected the fabric. When she saw it was clean, she let out a

was when

as the awareness struck her—just how close she was. His warmth surrounded her, his scent

them erased by the fact that she was leaning into him,

turned his head slowly, just enough to glance at her from the corner of his eye. His gaze met hers, close, too close, and Selene’s heart

now," she muttered, shoving the tissue down into her

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