KATHERINE “No, this is the wrong lane. Taking this route is only going to lead us to the wolves.” Bryson kept walking but I stopped, fear reverberating through my body as I said, feet stuck to the spot.He stopped to look over his shoulder. “Seriously? We haven’t even gotten anywhere. We are just trying to locate her place… trust me already.” A little laugh escaped him, and it’s a sweet, tinkling sound.“Keep leading the way then. I’ll trust you to safeguard my life.” My mouth popped open. I squared my shoulder when he nodded in agreement and I followed behind him, my eyes not ceasing to dance around us. Don’t blame me, I don’t want to die. Not yet and definitely not this way. Ten minutes into the walk and there’s still no house nor anyone in sight. Instead it seemed like the farther we walk, the more lost we are. I could have sworn I’ve began to slack off the walk when Bryson said my mind, “Do you know of how the house looks like when you see it?” “I was on blindfold. I saw noth
Third Person's Pov"Hybrid! Ms. Katherine is back!" Trembled the voice of a guard.Derek, standing near the window, stiffened at the announcement. With a mental note to get the guard punished if it turns out a joke, he stormed out and was outside in the pace of a lightning.The guard hesitated as Derek stopped and stood ahead of him. "S-she's not alone, king. She... she has a rogue with her. Bryson."A low growl escaped Derek’s throat, furious at the mention of the other male. Bryson had always been a thorn in his side, but now? Now, after everything that had happened, he rogue dared to return with Katherine? Bryson had left and should have no reason to be back. Forcing his wolf back under control, Derek took a breath and looked forward and there she stood. Tears in Katherine's eyes, she mumbled the only two words she could manage. "I-I'm back." Derek made a move toward her, the urge to wrap his hands around her in relief evident but before he could take more steps, Bryson stepped
Third Person's PovFor someone who doesn't want to attend the party, it was a lot of fun. That night didn't only give Katherine the privilege to have few gulp of wine but also made Derek take her to his room, when she became tipsy. The ray of the sunlight from the window was what woke Katherine up the next morning but when she reached out beside her, it was empty. "Where did he go?" She asked herself as she got out of bed. As she dragged herself over to the bathroom to check, a yawn slipped out of her. She stepped into the vacant bathroom and felt something was off as she splashed water on her face. She grabbed a towel and wiped her face before looking into the mirror to see eye bags caused by yesterday's drink. Just as Katherine was about to leave the bathroom, there was a knock at the door. She was so startled she hurried to answer, only to find one of Derek's men standing there. "Where then is Derek?" She thought. "The Hybrid King asked me to pass a message to you once you'r
Third Person's Pov"I'm happy for you." Katherine said finally when she found her voice. He moved closer to Katherine this time. "I... I didn't think I'd meet my mate. Espresso not like this. On the brink of giving up." He whispered. "Sometimes it happens that way, doesn't it? Just when we're ready to walk away, fate surprises us." She muttered, her own mind drawn to Derek as she said. Bryson nodded, his grip tightening on his mate's hand. "Shall we go?" He looked at the lady beside him and when she nodded, he looked back at Katherine. "Thank you for everything. Now I have to go. Take care of yourself.""You too, Bryson." Katherine smiled at them, watching them turn and walk away. Once they were gone, something popped into her head. Would Derek ever look at her like Bryson had looked at his mate like she's his world? Or maybe he has and she was the one who just didn't notice. "And where are we... heading?" Bryson was beyond surprised when his make striked a conversation for the
Third Person’s Pov“Have you heard from them? How did they say Katherine is faring?” Standing and watching Xavier’s pack as it gets burnt down bit by bit, Derek threw the question at his beta who was standing firm beside him, looking ahead just like the Hybrid.“The last time I phoned Fred, he told me she’s okay and that she was out with Bryson, so I couldn’t speak with her and tell her we’ll be back soon.” Edward answered, wrinkling his nose as the smoke in the air chokes even harder. “And why would she be out with him?” Head snapped toward Edward, Derek grunted. Derek knew that was a stupid question to ask but hearing about Bryson and Katherine being together often trigger something in him. Something not-so-good. “I really don’t know. Maybe for a stroll? Since she strolls a lot.” Edward hummed and he arched his brow, “She never does it with him. At least not with me there. I hate seeing them together and she knows but then again… can I get across to her now?” “We can just make o
Third Person’s PovEdward walked beside the Hybrid King, watchful and ready to support him if needed, though he knew the Hybrid would never ask for it.As they entered, murmurs filled the pack member's mouth... They seemed to have been waiting for the king's arrival. "Sorry," Edward offered his arms as Derek stumbled slightly but instead of taking it, Derek brushed it off with a nod of gratitude. "Katherine. Where is she?" He asked. "She's inside, as you ordered. I was told she's been anxiously waiting for you." As Derek pushed through the doors, Katherine was there, pacing the room and Derek stopped...Katherine's eyes darted to the doorway every few seconds, she looked again this time but saw him...Her hand fore to her mouth as she took in his injuries. "What the-- hell" "Derek!" She rushed forward, her hands reaching out to touch his wounded lower lip but stopped miway, as though afraid of causing him more pain. "What did he do to you?" "Nothing that I can't handle." He gav
Third Person's Pov"Mate!" Katherine's breath caught in her throat. She had heard her wolf say the word before but this was different. This was Derek acknowledging it- no refusal, no cold retort, just a pained acceptance. She took a step forward, her eyes scanning his face. She needed to see if this was really, if he'd suddenly deny it again like every other time. "You know, I spent so long trying to convince myself that myself it was all in my head. That maybe the bond I felt was just wishful thinking." She almost choked on her words as she whispered. Derek watched her. It's now a battle against wanting her and restraining himself but this time he didn't look away. "I knew. I knew from the beginning, Kathrine. And I fought it- fought you. Because... Because I couldn't afford to have a weakness." "A weaknes?" She asked disbelievingly, as she tried to keep the hurt from showing. "Is that all I am to you?" "No, if course not." He reached for her hand, catching it before she c
Third Person’s PovKatherine wasn’t expecting them at all. Not now or any time soon but here they are, waiting at the doorstep. “Do they ever give up?” She asked herself, the sight of them alone was enough to make her mentally exhausted. When Derek’s brothers had showed up then, they tormented her and said every demeaning words possible before they finally left. Although the reason why they did was still unknown to her, she thought they were gone forever. Why they had to be here, on a special day like this, is baffling. “What are you guys doing here?!” She heard Derek ask them, annoyed. While he’s standing before them, Katherine can’t help but stay back and hope whatever they are here for will get resolved anytime soon and they would leave. She watched their mouth as they spoke something to Derek and he looked reluctant as he looked behind him at her. When he waved her over, she almost collapsed. “Oh no.” She cussed dryly and mustering up the courage, she walked over to them.