KATHERINE “You?” My eyebrow went up. I can’t remember where I got these bruises from but King Derek isn’t exactly out of the option. He can do anything, after all. “I didn’t touch you.” He was watching me in an unnerving way, and I gradually swallowed hard when he pointed downward. “You know what? I want to see your stomach?” Laughter filled my chest, brewing it so fully I find his words so hilarious. He wants to take a look at my stomach in here in the woods? With his men surrounding us? Impossible. “I have no bruise there. You don’t have to worry.” I quickly said. He scoffed and when he stepped nearer, I stumbled, and fell forward, into his chest. My heart skipped a beat. He noticed it too and rather than pushing me away, his hand came upward to pat at my head. That action was enough for me to develop an extreme panic attack. Did he just—? No. Can’t be. I summoned the courage to tilt my head upward and I screamed. I’m fucking hugging him.I attempted pushing myself away. He
KATHERINE “I care less about you but you could have at least took in a breath and rethink before you went ahead to drag the poor girl round the woods only to bring her back like some joke. Fun fact, even a toddler wouldn’t act the way you just did. And you know what’s laughable? The fact a pregnant woman is all you could take your anger out on!”Anger was spiking in Bryson, and that is why I shouldn’t have opened the door or even stepped in. This isn’t anything I can handle. They never have a small fight. Words will keep on flying here and there and in a short time, blows too.They both turned their heads to look at me at the same time. I laughed, “Sorry I barged in unannounced. The noise was just too much I had to trace where it was coming from.”King Derek stared at me, brows furrowed. It’s like he knows I just said nothing but a ‘bullshit!’ Bryson on the other hand was trying not to glare at me, as he looked angry I had intentionally stopped their exchange. If only he knows I’m
KATHERINE “You’re still standing.” He asked me while deep down I wasn’t so sure. Which is because I can barely feel my body. Instead, the only thing obvious to me was the enlarged size of my eyes, that could’nt stay in their sockets this time. I want to pat my budged stomach and whisper, “It’s nothing. Just your father’s ex-mate on his couch.” But deep down, it was much more than that. The sight before me is a lot. Something more than I can look away from. The last time I checked, he didn’t want to have her inside and now, here she is, sleeping peacefully and sharing the same air as him. I doubt she appeared here on her own. How blind was I to have not noticed her earlier? He must have found me pretty ridiculous. Can’t believe I was just cracking jokes with him. Silly me was happy about the tension that went missing between us just a minute ago. And now, it’s back- shaking me apart.“Shit— sorry about that. I will leave now.” I snapped out of my thoughts finally and quickly sai
KATHERINE “W—why?”My cheeks are going pink and I looked embarrassed. I didn’t expect to be greeted by two cars so early in the morning just after receiving one last night. Was he jealous? That might sound ridiculous but that’s the only reason I can think of for him to pop up at my door with double of what I received from Bryson. It all feels like I game- me suddenly being an owner of three luxurious cars! Then again, I don’t think I’ll be taking it from him. It’s a lot. I don’t deserve it at all and in any way. “Felt like it. Will you keep me waiting?” He said and wire a painful expression I instantly noticed. He grunted when I raised an inquisitive brow, “My arm is becoming impatient.”I reached my hand out but drawed back. “No, I can’t take something this much.” I shook my head. He dropped his arm back to his side and then he sighed, impatience written all over his forehead. “It’s too much but do I throw it into an ocean now that it’s unwanted? Good, if that’s what you want.
KATHERINE “And look at them. So young and willing to get themselves killed.” Hybrid King Derek’s voice was thick, low, and unbearably raw as he sat himself down on a seat right in front of the rogues. Last night was expectational that I couldn’t have imagined this is what we were going to have to deal with the following morning. The pack hunters had apprehended them and brought them to the pack house. I was fast asleep beside Derek when I heard the pounding at the door and Derek slipping out of the bed. So, now here we are, Seline is also present to watch the scene. I looked back at the three men. They seemed to have been tied up at dawn which was probably the time they were caught. I was getting too comfortable-,maybe slightly worried too- in the pack because I have never witnessed any tantrum. Now it’s happening and I don’t know how to feel about that. They are unable to speak, their mouths have been blocked by balled tissues. So I waited until the command came. “Get words ou
KATHERINE I placed my ear against the rough wooden door in an attempt to hear their conversation, when suddenly the door gave way and I went tumbling in. I quickly held up my hands and there goes the fake chuckle, “Oops, I’m sorry. I slipped.”Both George and Derek’s eyes were on me, looking so suspicious over my sudden entry. I rephrase, I barged in. “Actually how did I get here?” I stopped in front of them and squinted my face. And one eyebrow of Derek that’s instantly raised told me how ridiculous he thought I was. To myself I’m hiding from him, whereas he has already seen me clearly. He knew I was eavesdropping. Actually I was curious and couldn’t hold myself down from going to hear what he was telling my brother- I should get used to calling him that- when he called him to his chamber. Although I heard close to nothing before the door decided it was the perfect time to stab me in the back. “Were you eavesdropping, sis?” George threw me a side glance between starting disbel
DEREK“Are you telling me you’ve never been drawn to me, the perfect art? Or, you just won’t admit how much you’ve fallen head over heels for me and my sucking seduction?” When little mouse mentioned that, I fell silent. Her outburst freaking hushed me up and pushed me into total silence. Not because she’s wrong but for the fact that, she just revealed a truth that has been oblivion to both me and my heart. My heart that couldn’t help but pound secretively. Making things worse, Katherine has a lingering smile on her face as she await words from my mouth. I muttered none- and ignoring her present little brother, I titled my body forward, and met her red pouted lips with mine. Her face instantly brightened but before she could speak, I was out.I don’t have an answer to her question. What I gave her was an answer that would last longer in her head; and what would matter at the end is her understanding of it. “Where have you been?” I didn’t even half to finish stepping down the sta
KATHERINE “Why do I smell smoke?” I was pacing like a mantra when I actually heard a voice boom somewhere behind me in the kitchen and in shock, life almost jumped out of me. None of my prayers were answered. Especially since it resolved around a particular sharp-eared hybrid man. “Uhm, no reason.” I shook my head and said under my breath as I slowly wiped around. Derek who looked like he doesn’t believe me didn’t only walk closer but peeked over my shoulder. Perks of being taller than me. When he saw what I have done, he set his eyes back on me. But this time, he looked horrified. “Is burnt pasta now a new recipe? Damn— The whole kitchen is smoky, Katherine!” He’s right. He just made me realize how foolish I must have been deciding to even cook and in return, causing a havoc. I was so hungry but dozed off and by the time I snapped awake, it was then I realized the entire meal was now burnt. I winced, apologizing as I tried to stifle a cough. "I'm sorry, I'll clear everything u