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, everything is fine. I replied. Sandra, why are you scared of him? I asked her but then remembered that I promised not to ask anything. Forgot that I asked you anything. Okay, no more questions from now on. But will you give me a house tour? Sure, I will. She replied. She turned on the washing machine, set it, and told me to follow her. In the evening, I went into my room yanked on my workout outfits and headed into the basement of the house where the gym was. In the afternoon, Sandra gave me a full tour of this mansion but left out like four closed doors. I asked her why she left out the four doors and told me that it was inappropriate for a human like me to enter. This mansion has six wings downstairs and three upstairs, and the servants' quarters. The mansion has a hospital, a supermarket, a clothing store, for men, children, and women of different stages and a swimming pool. When I asked her if they belonged to Jayden she said yes. I became more curious about his job. How can a mere person have all this? She told me that their alpha pays for everything, but when it comes to clothing, they buy them with their money, except for the orphans. We didn't get time for her to give me the basement tour, but he told me the gym was in the basement. I climbed down into the basement, and my eyes widened when I reached the last step of the stairs. The first thing that caught my eye was the raindrop crystal chandelier that was designed in black and gold. The basement was well-designed and furnished in black and gold. I decided to give myself a quick tour... There were three extra bedrooms with different designs. A kitchen with a built-in and a wine bar in the corner of the kitchen. I walked back and through the hallway. The door to the gym had a sticker on it that said, GYM. Just in case someone gets lost. They're so considerate. I like that. I opened the door and entered. The gym was big as well and organized. It had all the gym machines and equipment. I decided to use a treadmill first. I lightly jogged for forty-five minutes turned it off, and grabbed the jump rope. I normally jump 500-700-1000 times a day. And to reach 1000 jumps depends on my mood. I tucked the earpieces in my ears, a timer, and started jumping ( working out). There was a bright light that beamed brightly inside the gym that wasn't there when I came in. When I saw that it was Jayden, I stopped at 400 and removed one earpiece. You have to open the windows before you start with your workouts. He said. Sorry, I didn't know that they were hidden windows! Next time, I will put that in mind. I grumbled. I continued with my workout and saw him using the hack squat machine. I completed a thousand jumps and sat down to have some water while stealing glances at him. This man is heavenly handsome. He changed from a hack squat machine to a lat pulldown looking handsome as usual. He was training with his eyes closed. What I did was glue my eyes on his gorgeous face. Is staring at people one of your hobbies? He asked, and I almost spat the water out of my mouth. To my absolute shock, he said all that with his eyes still closed. If you're done exercising, just leave. There's no need for you to stick around when you're done. LEAVE. He said. "Why is he being arrogant? I asked as I headed out. I took a shower and went downstairs to have dinner. As I entered the kitchen, I heard two women talking in low voices. "What does Alpha want from that black woman? " I was hurt because I knew they were talking about me. I cleared my throat to get their attention, "are you talking about me? They awkwardly said no and disappeared. An old woman who was in her late 70s smiled at me and gestured to me to sit next to her. Come here, dear. What is your name? Am called Catriona. But you can call me Cate. Alright, Cate, my name is Samantha, but most people here call me godmother. She said, "I will also call you godmother if you don't mind." " Are you also Jayden's mother? I asked. "Kind of." But he's my Alpha. She replied. We sat there for a while chatting. What is the relationship between you two? She asked. Um... am just his... Dinner is ready! Someone yelled from behind us. Umm, godmother, I think we should go eat, and then later we will talk. I stammered. We all sat down, waiting for the big boy now. In about thirty-five minutes, he came in, and they all stood up the way they always do. He's not my alpha, so I remained in my seat. He had a worried look on his face, and his hair was messy. I glanced at him and continued eating my food. After dinner, everybody went out. I took my plate in the kitchen as a mannered woman. I saw him entering the elevator, and I rushed in before it closed. I tripped my foot and bumped into him. "You okay?" He asked. Yes, I am fine. Watch your steps when running or walking. He said. We locked eyes for a long moment, still in his arms. I quickly pried myself off him and asked him if he was fine. I'm fine, as you can see. Stop lying, I can see that something is bothering you. I said in a low tone and was surprised by how I knew. He looked me in the eyes and said nothing. We got out of the elevator, and I grabbed his big palms before disappearing out of my sight. Listen, Jayden, if something... "Enough, human. That's enough. He snapped, startling me. I'm sorry. I apologized and went back to my room with pain. I sat down on the couch and called Miss Oliver to talk to my brother. She picked up on the first ring. Hi child! Hi Miss Olivier! How are you all? We are fine dear. How are you over there? Is everything okay? Yes, Miss Olivier, everything is good. How's Edrine's condition? He's much better now, dear. Don't worry about him. Just focus on your work. You would've talked to him, but he's asleep now. It's okay, Miss Oliver, let him sleep. I hung up the phone and went onto the balcony to get some fresh air. I was about to sit down, and I saw three men standing at the entrance of the gate staring my way. I didn't mind them because I knew they were one of the people living in this house. I ignored them sat down, and opened my I*******m page.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
JAYDEN I gave up on calling Catriona after several times calling her and hanging. Up on me. I know that she's angry about us telling her to stay in her room and lock herself in. "Jerome told me that rogues were roaming around at the pack house. After a while of inspection, Jerome said that the rogues were not a threat. I asked Sandra to check on Catriona and tell me if she was fine. The next day at night after completing some of the tusks I came here for, I told everyone to get ready for the fight. I can't wait any longer for five days to end. I have a lot on my plate already, so I need to get this done once and for all. I have a pack of my own to take care of. Jerome is my Beta, I trust and know that he can manage the whole house in my absence, but still, I have to be there as an alpha. He is a good leader, and all the pack members love him. What I think about now is Catriona and my unborn son. When Catriona asked me whether I was happy or not about the pregnancy, I didn't answe
JAYDEN I'm in my car heading back home to the pack house. Till now I still can't believe that Catriona is pregnant with twins. How did it happen? I wanted one son, and God decided on his will and blessed me with twins. It's one o'clock in the morning and it's very windy today. It's going to rain heavily in two hours from now. I couldn't stay there for another minute. What I want now is to see my mate... No, my surrogate. I corrected myself. Keep on fooling yourself, human. My wolf said. I connected the Bluetooth and dialled Jerome's number. I want him to give me some updates. The phone was ringing but he was not picking up. I called him again, and it just went to voice mail. Why is this fool not picking up? I stepped on the gas and drove away in the middle of the dark road surrounded by the thick forest. By the time I arrived at the pack house, it was two o'clock in the morning with drizzles. The gate opened automatically, and I entered. I parked the car and saw the lights
I came out of his office grinning like a fool. I Was so happy that he listened to me and accepted me to be a mother of these babies, in my womb. I was worriedly sick, day and night of how he was going to react when I told him about how I felt. I thought he would get angry with me but thank God he was not. I went downstairs and into the dining room to have breakfast for the second time. Everyone was there waiting patiently as usual for their alpha. I comfortably sat down with a wide smile on my face. Both Sandra and godmother gave me a long stare. "Good news?". They both asked at the same time. Something like that. I answered still with a wide smile. I was smiling the whole time I came here, and my cheeks were starting to hurt. "Congratulations honey, on your twins". Said godmother. Thank you, godmother. I thanked her. Anyway... Jayden told me, I mean your Alpha told me to tell you all that you can have your breakfast without him. He's not hungry, so don't wait for him. They all g
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,