Chapter 26: OBSTACLE

A goal can be imagined as a straight line when it is conceived, but getting there takes a very curved path because a goal is a destination. Ophelia knew her goal. She was going to learn the extent of her and Nikolai's bond. But to do that, she had to remain in Celestia and reside among lycans of pure blood. She was already full from the meal she had eaten and the drama, but for some reason her tongue tasted bitter. "Go." Nikolai, who was ogling the dramatic kneeling guard dully, received a commanding hiss from Alexander. Nikolai raised a brow. "Why?" "You dare to question me?" Alexander sounded aggravated. Nikolai scoffed. "Danil is here," saying that, he grabbed Ophelia's wrist and pulled her out of the dining area. Ophelia groaned and let Nikolai lead her back to his chamber, but as soon as they 6reached the door, she snatched her hand away from him and glared at him. "What are you doing?" She sharply asked. Nikolai simply glanced at her. His expression and gaze said nothing,