KATHERINE I remained behind him as he led the way inside the tall, giant building. I made sure I wasn’t faster than him, that too, all because of guilt. When I held his hand back at the car, he was just like a scorching hot fire. The rate at which I snapped my hand away from his still laid fresh in my memory… And the look he gave me was one that could have casted me under the ground, to die there and never come out. I know, that was very stupid of me but the deed had been done before I realized it. I almost crashed my head against his back when he stopped abruptly before a door at the least expected time. “Lead her to her room.” He casually signaled one of the men around before disappearing inside the room, closing the door behind him. I can’t believe I was going to follow him. That was how I would have embarrassed myself for the second time today. I was taken to my own room that has a big sized bed in which I slumped on, exhausted from today’s ride. I seriously can’t believe
KATHERINE “I’m going to kill them.” I grumbled lowly to myself. I understand this was a party, with a huge crowd at that, which is expected, but despite being at a corner, that doesn’t stop the narcissistic men who wouldn’t mind their business from flocking around me. And as if they were sent to take my life, they don’t only come to force words out of me, they also offer me drinks. Besides the fact it could have been drugged, I still have Derek’s warning at the back of my mind and I don’t want to disappoint him. I might see him as a forgiving person because there’s a pregnancy to manipulate him with, but it won't always work. No one knows what to expect. Then again, I don’t want to take anything that will pose a threat to my child. “Leave, please.” I forced out between gritted teeth to yet another while trying to keep my calm. But he didn’t take the hint. He opened his mouth to speak again and that was when I lost it. “Leave!” I screamed and suddenly the entire party’s attent
KATHERINE “Don’t tell me you did this because… you’re jealous?” Derek asked, his eyes mainly focused on me. Whereas mine was glued to the floor, where the door now lies. I still can’t get over the shock that reverberated my body when he brought the door down. Not just a door but one belonging to an hotel. I know he’s stinking rich but this wasn’t a door he keratin can just bring down anyhow. I get… it’s my suite but I’m not worried since he’d be the one to eventually pay for the damage but the fact that he caused the damage because of me is terrifying. And unacceptable.“That’s what you’re concerned about? You brought down a door for goodness sake.” I almost screamed as I looked back at him. “Tell me why you locked the door and refused to open knowing full well I was worried.” He shoved away my comment and stated, looking so serious and defiant. Knowing full well he wasn’t going to back down until I have answered, I sighed, “I want a breathing space that’s why I locked the door.
KATHERINE The rate at which I froze was astonishingly. I didn’t even get to realize when I got flung onto his laps. It just happened. Like a lightening. “The… driver might be watching.” I stammered. I’m so desperate I can say whatever as long as that gets me off this position. “Let him.” He replied with a low grunt, snatching my hands into his grip so I wouldn’t move. My head dropped, staring at my caged hands that are locked in his. And then I realized something, I had moved so much on his lap that I can actually feel his crotch against my butt. Holy fuck. I can feel that part of my body actually becoming yet and that’s the most scary thing ever in this situation. I was wearing the same dress for last night event, one that doesn’t reach the knee with thin fabric… I’m scared he’s going to feel my wetness. Then mock me with me? Damn. How long would the ride be until we arrive home? Thirty minutes ? Oh no, this is one of the few times I really wish I had a super power to telepo
KATHERINE “What do you mean, Bryson?” As I asked him, trying to keep my face straight, the rate at which my heart beats escalated by his passing of seconds was alarming. And that’s possibly because he was right and I’m finding a way to deny and pretend I know nothing about what he was talking about. “Where did you go yesterday? Without telling me, Kathrine. I’m sorry for asking but then, don’t you think you’re changing towards me lately?” He asked, his eyes staring deep into my eyes as if wishing he could mop away the confusion I have written on my face. My hands crossed before me, not allowing him see how sweaty they have become because… I’m nervous and I hope he doesn’t see it. Just when I got out of the hybrid’s room, I had collided into Bryson and… I instantly lost my breath. I didn’t expect him to be here or for him to search for me. Neither was I expecting the hurt look I came across on his face. Now he’s asking me where I had gone to and slowly, bit by bit, he would hit
KATHERINE “Wait don’t tell me you’re leaving.” I asked a little scared. He turned and to my surprise he shook his head, “No I’m not. At least not until all of this ends.” It was the first time I heard him sound insecure. “I’m sorry I kept it away from you.” Looking down, I mumbled what came out of my mouth. When I heard nothing from him I was forced to look at him and found him waiting for me to finish so I did, “I wasn’t sure of how that will make you feel. I also don’t want feed you with something false so I decided to wait until I’m sure I can’t sense your scent truly.” I mustered all the physical and mental strength I possessed to answer. I didn’t expect he’d discover I was hiding this from him. I didn’t even tell anyone- expect Marina and she’s not close with him. In fact, it’s no news they are enemies. He must have had his way. It must have been the place he said he would be taking me. I couldn’t have stopped him from ongoing right? Just that him discovering on his own is m
KATHERINE “Yes I called you. But she is the one who wants to see you.” He nodded and his gaze shifted towards me, a finger pointed in my direction and my eyes widened in surprise. I shook my head fervently, trying to say that this was some kind of mistake. But before I could protest further, George had already exited, leaving me alone with Bryson.I closed my eyes, mentally racing for a plan to rectify this situation and get back at my brother for the unexpected betrayal. How could he do this to me? We were just speaking and suddenly, he invited Bryson over? I hope he doesn’t come close to me for the rest of today or else, I won’t have a choice but give him a payback. Just as I opened my eyes, my mouth opened and my voice cut through the thick tension between us. "Uhm, I didn't call you, actually." My words trailed off, leaving an awkward silence when I finished. I looked away from him as fast as possible and hearing no sound from him, my eyes fully snapped open, locking onto B
XAVIERI stood in my chamber, surrounded by the rogues who had once trembled beneath Derek's rule. Their eyes now burned with a hunger for revenge- a reason they didn’t think back on coming to me- and I knew I had them right where I wanted. "Derek's reign ends soon. The throne will be ours." I declared to everyone around. Marcellus, my father, nodded in approval beside me while Vivian, my mother, smiled sweetly, her eyes gleaming at our discussion. The rogues murmured among themselves, their faces twisted with a kind of anticipation and I immediately knew they'd do anything to see Derek fall.As I scanned the room, my gaze fell on Victor, the rogue leader. His scarred face and cold eyes made him the perfect ally."Victor, are your men prepared?" I asked."We are infiltrating the castle guards. Derek's security will be breached. Soon…" He nodded. I smiled, satisfaction coursing through my veins. This was it – the moment we'd been planning for months.My father stepped forward, and