KATHERINE The next morning, I woke early, the guilt from the previous day on me so I didn't sleep much, as I have been thinking about George and how careless I’d been. Even after Derek’s reassurance, needed to see George, to make sure he was okay.I slipped out of bed and made my way through the quiet hallways of the pack house, my footsteps barely making a sound on the cold floor. The pack was still mostly asleep, and the early morning air was crisp as it flowed through the open windows. As I wanted to go to the infirmary, where George had been resting, I heard something strange—the clinking of dishes from the dining room.It was odd. Derek rarely ate this early, and most of the pack was still fast asleep. Curiosity got the better of me, and instead of continuing to the infirmary, I turned toward the dining room. The sound of muffled voices reached my ears as I got closer, and a strange feeling settled in my stomach. I wasn’t sure why, but something about the situation felt off.P
KATHERINE "You're okay?" When I went to meet my brother that was the first thing he asked me. Gosh I thought I have forgotten rid of all evidence of the bully! I forced a smile nevertheless, something that felt more like a grimace..“Just had a little run-in with Derek’s brothers,” I admitted, the words tumbling out before I could stop myself. “They’re just as charming as ever.” I inputted a lie knowing the truth wouldn't be great as this point. I thought I had convinced him but he raised an eyebrow, concern flooding his features. “What did they do?”I hesitated, not wanting to worry him further, but I couldn’t keep it to myself. “One of them grabbed me and... well, he threatened me.”“What did he say?” When he sat up straighter I knew he was pissed. “He said that when I give birth to the baby, I should consider myself dead,” I whispered just telling me this alone was a remarkable shame on my gross existence.George’s eyes widened as he got angry. "That’s unacceptable! We can’t
KATHERINE As I lay in bed, the shadows of uncertainty flickering around me, I couldn’t shake the image of Seline with one of the triplets from my mind. It felt like a betrayal that cut deeper than I’d anticipated, and I needed to confront it. The very thought of facing Derek filled me with a mix of dread and determination. I had to be strong, not just for myself, but for the child growing inside me.The next morning, I woke up with a new resolve. I needed answers. I quietly got up, careful not to disturb Derek, who was still asleep. I slipped on a loose dress, one that offered comfort rather than constriction. As I brushed my hair, I took a deep breath, steadying my nerves. I could feel the tension coiling within me, but I knew I had to face this head-on.After preparing myself mentally, I headed down to the kitchen. The sun streamed through the windows, illuminating the space and offering a sense of warmth and normalcy. But as I entered, my heart sank. The triplets were already ther
XAVIER When she saw me she fumed just like I expected her to. I didn’t want to be here either, but I had to simply because I couldn’t hold myself back. I have been somewhere in the pack hiding my face until now that I realized I couldn’t anymore. I had to see her. I wanted to see how she’s been before I would give the rogues the go ahead to destroy Derek’s rule. I wasn’t expecting the security guard to let me in. I was just about to turn around and leave and just push this silly idea of mine away but she was rushing over before I knew it, screaming some sort of command above her voice. Outside the gate that I stood, it was only until she ran over did I understand why she was yelling- she doesn’t want me inside. “Now, now Katherine, is there any way to greet an old friend? I just came to check on you.” I moved closer to the gate, to get a full view of her. “Check on me?” She didn’t hold back the scoff that dropped out of her mouth, “You have no idea what I have been through sin
KATHERINEI kept my face neutral as if nothing happened as I sent Xavier off and walked back inside. But I didn’t expect to meet with king Derek on my way. “Who was it?” He asked me. I realized that instant he must have been watching. Did he see his face? My mouth suddenly became heavy. What if he knows whom he is already and anything I say might contradict what he saw? “Who?” I questioned and he glared at me. Dumb of me to answer his question with one of my own. “Okay, the person at the gate?” I mumbled to no one but myself before sighing, “It was Xavier. I remember telling you I saw him around.” I expected him to become more angry and make walk past me and abandon me on the spot but instead he began to move close toward me, not stopping until he’s had me backing the wall. “D-did he hurt you?” He hesitated at first before rasping, his eyes looking deadly serious as both of his arms locked me in. “No, he didn’t.” I replied almost immediately. He couldn’t. A gate was seperating
KATHERINESensing discomfort, I woke up in the middle of the night. I reached for the side lamp only to realize I couldn’t move. More like I have been tied down. My eyes snapped opened hoping I was wrong and this wasn’t the reality but whatever room I was, was filled of darkness. No single ray of light noticeable. Was I kidnapped? No, that’s ridiculous and not possible. No one would abduct someone like me in this state I am in when there's heavy security and giant fences. Now that I think of it— It hasn’t been long since I left Derek’s room to come and take a rest. He didn’t even want me to leave. He didn’t tell me so but from his reluctance, I could tell. “Hello! Any one there?” I yelled. I waited, listening for any sound or even a creak but nothing came. “Who the hell brought me here?!” I thundered, not trying to wriggle my way out of the chains since it’s completely useless. I’m sure this can’t be Derek. He wouldn’t decide to toy with me all of a sudden in the middle of the
KATHERINENext morning when the door opened, I thought that finally, help had come but when I saw the face of someone unexpected, I was overwhelmed by shock. "YOU!" I exclaimed, my eyes squinting to make sure I was seeing her well. Eva is here. How? How was she able to make it in here?I had expected king Derek to send one of his men, not Eva. Could it be that he knows about her ability? Like the exact her she showed me when she helped to help rid of a bugging man when tried picking a fight with me the last time I followed Eva to the market? If not that, then I'm not sure what's going on. I don't know when a laugh spilled out from my mouth. Not like I have a choice. She's here to get me out of here. "Yes, it's me." She replied and I expected her to leave the door open until she jammed it close and began to approach me. "I thought he was going to come himself but anyhow, at least, you're here. Untie me, please...""Untie?" Her face blackened like she has no idea what I'm saying.
KATHERINE I know where this is. I can recognize this place from anywhere. It was my former pack. Why would they bring me here? Does Xavier have anything to do with my abduction? As if the men knew I was going to struggle against them once again, they covered my eyes with a blindfold and led me away. We soon reached somewhere where they sat me down and I think I discerned an old woman's voice but before I could place my hand on it, the men took me away. They kept on turning corners with me, paying no mind to my exhaustion. I'm becoming even more impatient by the minute even though I knew what was coming was probably nothing good."Here is where you'll be staying." Suddenly they stopped, and I almost sighed until I heard a gate been unlocked which was rare as hell. My mouth opened, to ask them what's going on but they shoved at my back and the next thing I knew was the slamming of the iron gates. "What the heck. Y'all are going to keep me locked in here?""You're to stay silent