62

KATHERINE

He stilled against my touch. One side eye from the lady and I threw my hand back by my side.

The return of Derek’s ex- mate.

As the minutes dragged on, I found myself becoming increasingly agitated. Despite my efforts to remain calm and composed, I felt as if I were on the brink of a breakdown. I wonder why.

I don’t understand why things are suddenly happening this way.

He’s mad at her, which explains she had done something in the past that she shouldn’t have, which led to his heartbreak. Also since he might never have a second chance mate, he needed a breeder. Everything just clicked.

“Who is she?” She asked, looking toward Derek for an answer.

“She’s the one who ought to ask you who you are.” He answered before I could speak then he pointed her out to his men, “I want her out of here.”

I stood frozen, witnessing the scene. The guard approached her, to forcibly throw her away from the house but she refused to back down. She glared at them defiantly.

And that was al