CATRIONA'S POV
I just got a call that I was accepted and qualified to be a surrogate mother. I'm very happy and at the same time nervous. My name is Catriona Havers, I'm twenty-five years old. I have a little brother named Edirne. Our mother died giving birth to my brother and left me with a newborn baby. By then, I didn't know anything about newborns and how to take care of them. By the Grace of God and with the help of our good neighbour Miss Olivier, I managed to raise him. The doctors found out that he had a heart problem and that he needed to get surgery as soon as possible before his condition worsened. I had to quit school and started working from here and there with different jobs. I was struggling so hard to get the money for my brother's surgery, but I couldn't raise the amount that was needed for the surgery. I decided to become a surrogate mother to earn enough money, but I didn't expect that I'd be accepted that easily by my looks. I'm so happy that at least I'll be able to get half of the money I want for my brother's surgery. The doctors told me that my brother would stay in the hospital until the day of his surgery. I had to lie to Miss Olivier that I got a job from another state and that I'd be getting enough money from that job. Surprisingly and thankfully, she didn't ask me the kind of job I'd be doing. Miss Oliver, will you please... I couldn't finish the sentence when she cut me off. It's okay honey, I'll look after him, just go and bring money for his surgery. Okay. She said, "Okay Miss Oliver." Thank you so much for always being there for us. I said. I love you both dearly, like my grandchildren. She said, "We love you too." " Hugs." *** I said my goodbyes to my brother and Miss Olivier. I took a cab to the address I was given. The cab passed through the huge thick woods, and no cars were passing through. We were the only ones in the middle of these thick woods. Peaceful, though. I said to myself. The cab arrived at my destination, I paid and hopped out. As soon as I hopped out, my eyes met with a beautiful huge house before me. It looks like a mansion that holds thousands of people. I was still lost in the beauty of the house when someone called me by my name. I averted my eyes from the house to the person calling me, or that knows my name. She was a woman in her early 40s. "Catriona Havers... is that you?" "Yes, Miss, that's me." "Please follow me." She led me into the house, and we walked through the long hallway. I stood still in the hallway, staring at the huge and endless stairs that went upwards. She cleared her throat and gestured to me to follow her. We entered the elevator that went upstairs. "Wow... the house has its elevator? Why didn't we use the stairs? I asked her. She looked at me from up and down. "Why are you asking?" She asked. I'd like to use them because they are beautifully dazzling. I wouldn't mind using them. She gave me a stare with an expression I couldn't read. We arrived at the 6th floor and got out. We passed like two closed doors and stopped at the third one with the double doors. She slightly nodded her head and gestured for me to enter. Should I enter without knocking? I asked. Please, Alpha is waiting for you inside. She said, Oh.... okay, why is she wired? I opened the double doors and entered the room that seemed to be an office. It was a big office with double bookshelves on both sides, two huge black leather couches, a huge black solid wood desk, and a seating leather chair. And in here smells so fucking good. Are you done with your inspections? A deep man's voice said from behind. I turned around and saw a handsome tall man standing in the door frame that seemed to be a washroom, leaning on the jamb with both his hands in his pants pocket. He has blue eyes, dark brown hair with a vigorous muscular body. God, he's huge. From my point of view, my shoulders cannot even reach his chest. UHM.... Hello, my name is... I know who you are and what you came for. He said. What with the people of this house? I asked myself. He walked past me and sat behind his desk. Please, you may have a seat. He said and I did so. " So, Miss Catriona," "yes." Why do you want to be a surrogate mother? He asked. "Because I want money for my brother's surgery. I replied. "What's wrong with your brother? I briefly told him the whole story and the reason why I was doing it. He was silent for a moment as if thinking of what to say next. How much do you need for your brother's surgery? He asked. It was two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. I answered. But in the contract, you'll be paid eighty thousand dollars. "How are you going to pay with that small amount of money? He asked. I didn't have anything to say so I just kept my mouth shut. I'll give you three hundred and seventy thousand dollars if only you agree to have sex with me. He said. "You'll what?" I asked him as if I hadn't heard him the first time. I want you to get pregnant with my child in a normal way. He said. Not through insemination? I asked. No. But only if you agree. He replied. After thinking about it thoroughly, I accepted his offer. Yes, I'll do it. For the sake of my brother's health. I said the last part in my head. Alright then. He said. You'll have your bedroom, you'll have a credit card to buy whatever you feel like want or need. But cannot be withdrawn. You will be sleeping in my bedroom having sex every day for two weeks. No going out without protection or my permission. And last but not least, as long as you get pregnant, you won't have boyfriends. After signing that paper, you'll only belong to me. Here is the contract, you can sign it after reading it thoroughly. My signature is already on. He said. He handed me the contract paper and gave me a pen to sign. My hands were shaking due to nervousness. He noticed my shaking hands and told me to take my time. I didn't want to test my luck. The amount is a lot and enough to pay the hospital and to save for myself. I signed the contract and handed him back the contract paper. "It's now or never."He smiled at me, and I blushed. He's too gorgeous to look at. I'm going to call you someone to show you your room. He said. I just nodded, and within two seconds, someone knocked at the door. He told the person at the door to enter. She was a woman who was the same age as me. "How did he call her without a phone? I wondered in my mind. Ms. Catriona, she's called Sandra, she'll be the one to show you your room and the rest of the house. In case you want something, feel free to tell her. He said. I nodded my head in agreement. She slightly bent her head at him and gestured to me to follow her. We walked into the hallway and took me to my new room. She opened the door for me to enter. It was a big bedroom with a king-sized bed with white sheets on it. It had two wide windows and a sliding door that went outside the balcony. Outside the balcony, there was a leisure mod wicker that held two people. Do you like it? I didn't know that Sandra was following me. No, I don't like it, but I l
He brought his lips to mine and started kissing me. I responded so quickly to his kisses and touches. He brought out his tongue, rubbing it gently on my lips, asking for entrance. I parted my lips to let his tongue slide in. Both tongues played their roles. As it was my first time I didn't know what to do next so I slid my hand inside his shirt and tried to lift it off him but I couldn't because he was too tall for me to do so. I'll do it for you. He said. He took off his shirt, and my hands couldn't stop themselves from exploring his body. He slowly removed my nightdress, and my lingerie, and tossed them aside. He looked at me for a long time and saw him drinking me in with his eyes We will waste no more time. He said and carried me in a bridal style and laid me down on his soft bed. He came on top of me and started kissing me. He left my lips and kissed me downwardly onto my breasts. He gently squeezed them and gave me a sexy smirk and hardly pinched both my nipples but in a good
He seized my hand and dragged me into his office. He closed the door while still holding my hand. "What did you come here for? He asked angrily. I... You what? He snapped. If you know what you came here for, stop poking your nose into my business. He grumbled. Am s...sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I apologized. He loosened his hold on my hand matched it to his desk, and sat down, examining me. Listen to Ms Catriona, if you ask Sandra any other questions about this house or me, she'll be the one in trouble. He said. "No, please, I won't ask her anything. Anymore. I said. Very good. Then behave yourself, woman. You didn't come here to research my house and people. I promise I won't. I said. I left his office and went to look for Sandra and apologized to her. I spotted her carrying a basket full of dirty clothes going into the laundry room. Hey Sandra! She saw me and gave me a smile which I returned. Hey to you, too! Is everything okay? She asked worriedly. Yes, Sandra, e
JAYDENI was in my office trying to finish some of the work but my mind wasn't in one place. I have a lot on my head right now. I have a problem to fix in another werewolf pack in another state. It's one of the problems that I have to take off of my shoulders. Their alpha was attacked and killed by the vampires. When they saw that he was outnumbered, they used that advantage and killed him. That's what I was told by his men. Now I have to get them a new alpha who will lead and protect them. I have to stage a fight between two powerful wolves and the winner will be the one to lead them. I got up from my chair and stood at the window looking outside. Looking outside through the glass window, I saw a man that looks like the vampire I killed thirty years ago. I tensed up and rushed outside the house. I shifted and took off into the woods. I sniffed the air but I co
JAYDEN I was so stressed today and caught up with work that I forgot what I had to do. "Are you alright? She asked. Yes, I am fine. She got up on her feet and started coming towards me. She's a beautiful woman with dark, fine skin. Whenever she smiles with her cute deep dimples, I get goosebumps, and my heart starts racing. She came close to me with her big brown eyes and looked me up. Mr. Jayden, I know you don't want me to poke my nose in your business but believe me, I also don't know how to explain this feeling, but I don't want to see you troubled. She said, "You don't need to tell me because I know what that feeling is." I said it inside me. She's a short woman, not slim and not fat, and she smells so good. If we have to kiss, I have to bend down. I pulled her very close to me bent down and inhaled her scent. As soon as I did so, I felt calm and relaxed. I consumed her lips and kissed her hungrily. No, I don't have to be a maniac. It's her second time, and she's not yet
JAYDEN In the morning, I woke up and headed into the bathroom. My phone rang and went to pick it up. Jerome was the one calling me. I didn't want to wake Catriona, so I went into my office and closed the door behind me. "What's up, Jerome! Alpha, I took care of what you sent me here to do, but as the top alpha, you are needed in the alpha's meeting. He said. Jerome was my Beta, I sent him to another country to observe the situation and set up the place where the fight would be. Alpha, I couldn't find a suitable place for the fight. If you agree, the fight will take place in their house field. The fight will take place in two weeks from now. He says. Okay, Jerome, come back here, I need you to do something for me here. I hung up the phone and went back to my bedroom to take a shower. I opened the door and entered. I headed straight into the main bedroom. The bed was empty so I thought that she had gone back to her room. I took off my clothes and entered the bathroom. I was stunn
I was lying on the cardiac hospital bed with an IV fluid drip inserted into my peripheral vein. My head is hurting so bad. I said with my hand on it. "Take it easy, girl. Sandra said. What happened to my head? You passed out and hurt your head. She said. The doctor came in and asked me if I was fine. I nodded. Ms Catriona, you have to be very careful in whatever you do from now on. You're two weeks pregnant. Said the doctor. I hung wide my mouth in aghast. "Doctor, say that again. "You are two weeks pregnant. He said again. Really? I asked, still not believing my ears. "Yes ma'am, you are." Wow, this is good news. Am so happy and relieved at the same time. Jayden and I had been having amazing sex every day like we were real couples, but I was not getting pregnant. It stressed me out so badly and made me anxious. A week before Jayden left for his business trip he told me he took me to the doctor for an examination, thinking that I might be having a problem with conceiving. I was
"Were you having a bad dream? Sandra asked me. I think so, "I replied as I leaned my head on the pillow. "What was the dream about? She asked. I was in the woods with a beautiful woman, she was going to tell me something about Jayden and then the wolf came and tried to kill her and me... It's a long dream, I don't want to talk about it now. It felt so real. What is the time? I asked her. It's fifty-two past six o'clock. She replied. "You mean I slept for seven hours? I took a bath again and went downstairs to eat something. My godmother came and sat next to me. Hey beautiful, how are you today? I'm fine, godmother, thank you. We were served chicken, rice, and salads... Our meal went very well, but most of the people were staring at me differently as if they had something to ask me. Whenever I come here to eat, you all stare at me, haven't you all seen a black woman before? I asked them jokingly. "Are you our alpha's mate? Two teenagers asked at the same time. They were the same
It has been eight months since the pack was attacked and everything that followed. Jayden and I have been able to reconcile and our love for each other has grown. Ever since Gabriel broke the mate bond with me he suddenly disappeared. Until now I haven't seen him. But I heard murmurs from the pack members that he found himself a mate and made her the Luna. Initially, I was hurt because he seemed so determined to be with me, but then suddenly ended our connection. However, I feel at ease with everything going well around me. The pack members have accepted me as their alpha's mate, and their affection towards me is growing stronger. My brother's health has stabilised, so we don't have to visit the hospital as often. Regarding the old spirits, they continue to possess me during times of trouble and fight our battles when needed. However, whenever I attempt to inquire about our relationship, they simply smile and leave me hanging. I have given up on pursuing this topic. Vannesa, too,
JAYDEN I froze in place when my so-called vampire brother burst out of the pack house, somehow managing to get his hands on Catriona. "I've had enough, little brother," he said. Everyone paused including Gabriel, waiting to see whom he was referring to as his brother. Gabriel was quick to react, glancing from me to the vampire. His face turned red with fury, and could tell he wanted to charge at my brother and break him in half. As satisfying as that would be, it was also impossible. Doing anything foolish would put Catriona in danger. My brother approached me confidently, exuding an air of satisfaction. He sniffed Catriona's neck and then turned to me, remarking, "She smells good." He twirled his bloody tongue over his fangs. Gabriel's voice echoed angrily in my mind, demanding, "Who is this bloodsucker to you, Jayden?" His wolf paced restlessly around him while bombarding me with questions. "Let her go. It's me you want." I said but instead, his smile grew wider, as if he was
GABRIEL When I ensured Catriona's safety indoors, I ventured out to mediate the conflict between the witches and Jayden's enraged wolves. I never anticipated being struck by the witches' wrathful magic, which was originally intended for Jayden. The impact of the magic left me clutching my chest tightly as if it might burst open. I remained on the ground for several minutes, groaning in pain. Although the temptation to shift and violently retaliate against everyone was strong, I knew I had to remain calm. Feeling frustrated, I took a deep breath and confidently approached the wolves and witches, positioning myself between them with a dominant demeanour. "You all need to calm the fuck down," I assertively stated. Surprisingly, everyone except for Jayden stopped. He angrily trotted over to me, snarling in my direction… "You dare bring unknown witches to my house and give orders to my pack?" Who do you think you are?" He said, his voice guttural. "Trust me, I wouldn't mess with brin
l gazed wide-eyed, still processing what just happened where I hurried over to Jayden, as he appeared to be in pain. My love and concern for him compelled me to reach out, but instead, a powerful gust of wind blew through me, separating us. I stumbled backwards, my heart pounding in my chest. Fortunately, Gabriel was behind me and caught me before I hit the ground. His strong arms wrapped around me, providing a sense of stability amidst the chaos. I clung to him, grateful for his presence in this bewildering moment. Without hesitation, I turned to face the witches, my Voice trembling with a mix of fear and anger. "Did you do this? Are you responsible for what just happened?" I demanded, my eyes narrowing as I awaited their response. The witches exchanged glances, their expressions filled with surprise and confusion. One of them with silver hair, stepped forward, her voice gentle yet resolute. "No, we had nothing to do with it,'' she replied. My mind raced, trying to make sense of
JAYDEN I froze in my tracks, my heart pounding in my chest. The weight of my wolf's words hung heavily in the air, leaving me speechless. Breaking the mate bond was an unthinkable act, a betrayal of the deepest kind. It was a bond meant to be eternal, unbreakable. That is the best thing we can do for Catriona. She'll be free. And safe from being hurt by the man she loves. Even though my wolf said this, I can feel the sadness in his tone and feel the beating of his heart, which tells me that he doesn't mean it. I know he's trying to punish me for everything I did to him, especially to Catriona. Fuck me I wasn't in my right damn mind. However, it doesn't mean that I don't love Catriona. I genuinely love and care about her to the extent of giving my life to her. Despite my wolf's warning, I disregarded him and headed into the house. "Did you hear what I said?" His voice echoed loudly in my head making it hard for me to think straight. "I heard you loud and clear, beast." We nee
I stared wide-eyed at the saliva rolling down my bare skin, fear flooding in as the memory of Jayden's nearly lifeless body came rushing back. What is going to happen next? Am I going to end up in the same half-dead state as Jayden was? How many days will it be? And what about the child inside me? I instinctively touched my belly, filled with trepidation at the thought of my unborn child facing the same fate as me. How unlucky am I? Gabriel was immediately by my side, attempting to communicate with me but his words were incomprehensible, though I could sense his anxiety and anger. I'm scared he would kill another person. Based on Gabriel's account of what the saliva did to Jayden, I expected an immediate reaction when it came into contact with me. However, it took longer for the effects to manifest. Gradually, I felt my larynx becoming blocked, making it difficult for me to breathe. Desperately gasping for air, I clutched at my throat. Gabriel's grip was strong, and his roug
GABRIEL Catriona's gaze filled me with fear, causing my heart to pound relentlessly. Her silence alone is already destroying me. Naturally, no woman would look at you the same way after learning that you have killed someone. I took a step forward and reached out to touch her, but she quickly backed away, saying, "Please don't touch me. Whatever you want to say, just say it from there. Don't come any closer." Her lips trembled as she spoke. A feeling of unease crept into my stomach as if poisonous insects were devouring me from the inside. It was then that I realized it was time to tell her what happened to her. After all, she's my mate, and she has all the right to know. Pumpkin, I'm going to tell you everything, but not in this situation where you're trembling. It's distressing to me. Please sit down first. "I'm fine here, she said, cutting me off. I nodded, respecting her decision. ~~~ Due to my prolonged search for my mate as an alpha, l was deemed unfit for impor
I dropped my hands in shock as Sandra's words hit me like a ton of bricks. "He murders his mates. The weight of her statement overwhelmed me, leaving no room for coherent thoughts. Before I could process it further, Gabriel abruptly grabbed Sandra by the neck, choking her. Everyone who was minding their businesses gasped in shock as others started disappearing away. Despite struggling to breathe, Sandra managed to speak. "Are you going to kill me like those other women?" You've crossed the line, woman, Gabriel growled. In an instant, he snapped her neck. The sound of Sandra's neck snapping echoed through the air, sending shivers down my spine. Time seemed to freeze as the weight of what had just happened settled in the atmosphere. The witches stood frozen in a mix of shock and fear, their eyes wide with disbelief. My mind raced, desperately trying to process the horrific scene unfolding before me. As Sandra's lifeless body fell to the ground, Gabriel slowly turned his gaze toward
As I continued to whine in pain, this beautiful woman I had just met came to my aid. She gently guided me down the grass and placed her hand on my neck, where the pain was emanating from. Breathe in," she said and then started talking in small words. After a few moments, I began to feel the pain dissipate, replaced by tiny shimmering sensations. As she removed her hand from my neck, she collapsed down in a sideway position, panting heavily as if she had just run a long distance. Concerned, I turned to her and asked if she was alright. She waved her hand dismissively, indicating that she just needed a moment to relax. "I just need a moment," she said. "I laid down facing her. What do you think you're doing?" she asked. First of all, thank you for your help. For a moment, I felt like I was dying. I shouldn't have done that," she said, cutting me off. She slowly got up and sat upright, and so did I. Get out of here. She said in a dead serious tone. Did I do anything wrong? I asked,