Chapter forty five: like a dog"Here's a drink to excellence!1"Beulah shouted, slamming her glass with Karen's. Part of her drink spilled onto the table. Karen laughed heartily, drinking some of the cherry sunset she had ordered. "It's just a promotion. It's not exactly something....""What?!" Beulah laughed. "Girl you need to give yourself more credit! You are a wonderful person! And you deserve it!"Karen laughed shyly. "Thank you..."After work she was so excited to tell Beulah the events of the day, about her promotion being finalized now.l Beulah wasted no time coming over and taking her out for some drinks. She ignored all of Karen's protests about it being the middle of the week and about her having work the next day.And so here they were. In an elite bar, drinking expensive bubbly drinks and listening to the soft ambient music while talking about their day."I didn't think I would get it." Karen said, trailing her finger over the lip of the glass. "I really annoyed the CEO.
Chapter forty six: layers of vengeanceFifty million dollars.Karen had read the agreement, but she hadn't paid any particular heed to that comment. Sic months, what was six months to her when she had been there for four years?Except that at the time she read the agreement, she hadn't known that Kai was the CEO. She hadn't known that he would find her. She didn't know she would ever meet him again, talk less of him being her boss now.Now the six months seemed like six years to her. How wild she survive six months working under him, and being constantly filled with memories of her time with him. It was either that or magically raise fifty million dollars for a penalty. Karen knew she had some money, but it was no way near that amount."That's dirty " she said at last, glaring hotly at Kai and not caring that other people were in attendance. He smirked. "What do you say, Princess?" He said the nickname like it was a hot coal on his tongue.No one had called her princess in years. Ka
Chapter forty seven: not you"You thought you could be so smart huh?" Kai asked, watching the look on Karen's face morph into pure horror."I..." Karen said, her eyes darting around in uncertainty. Then she sighed and stilled, her expression becoming plain. "I don't have to fulfill your sadistic needs for revenge anymore. This ain't your pack, not by a long shot. And I'm not your slave anymore.""You're not?" He asked bemusedly. "You have been my slave before you escaped, and you continued to be even after you had your taste of freedom. Did you think you could run from me? Did you think I wouldn't eventually find you?!"Karen rolled her eyes. "I don't care. I'm not your property, and I don't have to do anything for you to satisfy whatever needs you have!"He laughed darkly. "Oh but you are. For the next six months, you're stuck her. Isn't it?"Karen sealed her lips and glared at him. She couldn't believe she had put up with this for that long."That aside for now." Kai said with a dis
Chapter forty eight: flirt and drop"That reminds me." Kai said and turned to Nicolas. "How did you recognize her on the first day?"Nicolas thought about it, his index finger tapping his chin. How did he recognize Karen? When she walked into that room it was just like he knew. He recognized that smile, he recognized the way she carried herself. She had always carried herself like a princess. Even though she looked nothing like the Karen he knew, with her short black hair and brown eyes, he knew it had to be her.He shrugged. "I don't know, I just did." He smiled coyly and looked at Kai. "What, you didn't remember her?"Kai glaring at him told him all he needed to know. Nicolas laughed softly. "That's interesting." He said. Kai sighed. It was interesting. He had no idea that was Karen, the Karen he knew till he had sent her out and felt the mating bond tug in his chest. She hadn't accepted his rejection yet. Why?And to think that she was in the human world all this while. And whil
Chapter forty nine: breatheKaren looked at the huge pile of work she had to do and she felt her heart drop into her chest. It was only the next day. She had gone to see Kai at the end of the work day and returned with an impossible amount of work to be done.According to him, since he bought the company he hadn't been to it in person. So now Karen had to take care of a backlog of work dating four years back.For the first time ever, she had to stay back after work to try and cut down the work load. Her phone rang and she saw the caller ID as Beulah. "You're just who I was thinking of." She said with a relieved sigh."What's wrong babe?" Beulah asked. "I got a call from the school and they said you aren't here yet. It's two hours past closing time.""I'm so sorry," Karen said, hanging her phone on her shoulder as she packed the enormous paper work and dumped it on the ground to free up more space on her desk. "I got swamped with work all of a sudden. Is David with you?""Yeah," Beu
Chapter fifty: break me"This is my one and only nanny, the one who raised me while mama was chasing dollar bills, the one and only woman I would gladly give my life for. The....""Miss please, I'm not all those things."Karen rolled her eyes. Typical Beulah. "Please stop, you're making her uncomfortable." Karen said. The nanny was a woman in her mid fifties. She was tall and had entirely gray hair and kind blue eyes. She had a gentle smile on her face. Karen could feel her aura, and she felt relieved. This woman was one of the best left."Uncomfortable?" Beulah scoffed. "Please. She changed my diapers. How much more uncomfortable can that be?"Karen laughed. "You're gross."Beulah rolled her eyes. "Whatever. This is Amanda. Amanda, this is Karen my sister from another mother I don't know about."Amanda extended her hand to Karen. Karen shook her hand noting to herself how firm her handshake was. She also didn't miss how the woman looked at her with squinted eyes. "You have such a l
Chapter fifty one: revenge back The proposal event was only the tip of the iceberg of drama for the day. There was a meeting Kai had to attend. And for some twisted reason he wanted her to attend it with him. "But...I'm not your assistant." Karen tried to protest. She didn't know what he was up to now, it was so hard to read him."You're coming with me and that's final." He said simply. "You have fifteen minutes to meet me in the conference hall on the seventh floor."The seventh floor conference room was reserved for very confidential meetings and discussions. Karen had prior to this moment wondered what kind of discussions took place in that place. And today she was going to be part of it. On a normal day she would have felt elated. But being forced to attend it didn't count. So she only felt nothing.Fifteen minutes later she was in the conference hall. It was then she understood what kind of meetings took place here. Everyone in attendance was one of their kind, a werewolf.
Chapter fifty two: a taste of life"Oh my goodness!" Sonia gasped, clamping her hands over her mouth. "Who is this goddess that has graced our humble walls?"Karen smiled and do a graceful spin. "The goddess of life and happiness herself, Karen Osborne."Sonia giggled. "You look stunning."Karen looked down at her outfit. "Thank you Sonia."She felt brand new. She felt like a different person. She had swapped out her dyed black hair for her natural color. She had also taken the contacts out permanently. She noticed the black color made her more mature, but she was glad to be back to her original color. To her surprise, the work day went smoothly without Kai or Nicolas showing up and ruining it for her. The Moment she believed all was well, Nicolas showed up. "Wow, " He breathed. "What a change.""What is it?" Karen sighed, folding her arms. "Here," He handed her an envelope. She opened it and took out the card inside. It was the address if a very famous restaurant in the area."Wh
Chapter seventy four: the finale "Stay with David." Kai said to Karen. He got out of bed, and Karne could see his muscles taunt with tension. David got out if bed and ran to Karen's side hugging her legs tightly. "Kai I can fight!" "I'm not saying you can't," Kai wore a shirt and turned to her. She sobbed, the shirt was already soaking with blood. "Look at me, please " She raised her head and met his eyes. "You are my entire world now." He said. "I know you're strong, Karen. You are an alpha yourself, no matter how many times they try to convince you otherwise." "Let me fight...please. I don't want anything to happen to you!" "Nothing will happen to me okay. But if anything happens to you or David or our unborn child, I could never live with myself." Karne bit her lip to try and control her sobs. "Kai..." "Nicolas will be here with you," Kai turned to Nicolas. "Please," Nicolas nodded. "We have to move though, we can't stay here. I'll take you and Verena and we can leave."
Chapter seventy three: a noveltyKaren watched, her heart in her mouth as Kai stood from the bed. He lost his footing, Karne rushed forward to help him but he raised a hand telling her not to"Let me help you." She Said softly."I'm not an invalid." He growled in frustration. "I can walk myself "He stood up straight, his knees wobbling a bit. Karen sighed. It had been two days since he woke up, and it hadn't been easy for either of them.Karen followed beside Kai, watching him in case he didn't anything. He had a determined look on his face as he took one step after the other."Kai you're not rested enough yet."Karen tried to talk some sense into him, any sense at all."My pack is under attack" Kai said. "I can't be in bed and watch them get hurt.""You could get hurt. Seriously. You have a gaping wound in your chest!""I'm fine." He growled. But he winced, his hand going up to the bandages on his chest. "I can rest after we havi victory."Even in his state Kai still assumed control
Chapter seventy two: two goodsThat's a new scar, Karen thought to herself as she watched Kai's bandaged chest rise and fall in step with his breathing.The healer had concluded her business some minutes ago and left, leaving Kai, Nicolas and Karen alone. Karen sat by his bed, holding his had and watching his face. His skin looked ashy and he looked like he had lost weight in hours. Karen could see the back tendrils of poison spreading across his skin. It was oddly reminiscent to the time her father had given her her permanent scar.She had no idea what he used, if it was even poison or not. But today had confirmed that it is indeed poison."You should get some rest " She heard Nicolas said beside her. "I can't when he's like this...""Karen,""No." She refused. "I'll be here. I can't go."Nicolas sighed. "Very well." She thought he was leaving but he pulled a chair and sat beside her. "Don't wait alone in that case."Karen nodded, trying to smile and failed. She didn't get a wink
Chapter seventy one: yoga"Alpha Kai, you ask the impossible." Rasmus was quick to say the moment Kai had finished presenting his case to the counsel."How is it impossible?" Kai asked glancing at the faces of the alpha kings. "This man is acting on his own, joining forges with Lycan and trying to cause a war. And me asking for your judgment is impossible."There rose murmurs form the alpha's. Kai was starting to feel that coming here was a bad idea.But if he took major decisions without the council, they will brand him an insubordinate. Their double standard was disgusting."We don't even have proof if his plans with the lycans!" Rasmus said. "This is all word of mouth!"The council murmured in agreement.Kai sighed and rubbed his temples. This was why he liked to do things on his own. But the time they were done arguing and pointing fingers and talking about pointless things, it would be too late to do anything ."And besides," Rasmus did. "Reports reached us that you killed a huma
Chapter seventy: truths and scaresKaren turned to the servant. "Verena is looking for me?""Yes miss." The servant replied. Karen turned to Kai. "You may go. It could be urgent."Karen nodded. She kissed the top of David's head. "Go on and have dinner without me. I'll join you soon.""Okay mommy." David said with a smile. "I'll save some chia seeds for you."Karen chuckled. "I'm sure you will."She turned and walked down the hallway, heading to Verena's room. Karen had no idea what exactly had happened, but she had been able to heal Verena. It felt that way to her, she felt a kind of energy transferring for her to Verena. And then she had passed out. Or maybe she was imagining it.She got to Verena's room to see her sitting up in bed, Nicolas feeding her some soup. "You're awake." Karen said with a controlled smile.Verena turned to her and smiled. "Karen, hi. Come in please ."Karen walked in and shut the door behind her. Verena turned to Nicolas"Babe could you please give us so
Chapter sixty nine: family first"He's my son..." Kai gasped, the paper slipping out of his hands. He looked at Karen, his eyes full of shock."I told you " Karen replied. She looked down at the boy in her arms and her eyes softened. "He's yours"Kai walked up to her, his eyes on the child. "Put your hands down," He commandedThe boy obeyed, wide eyes staring into his. Those eyes....there were exactly his eyes. Kai felt silly. How could he have not recognized him since?! Kai glanced at Karen, but her eyes were on her son...their son....Kai turned and bolted out of the room. He felt choked up with emotion, not trusting himself in that moment. He had a sonHe had a son with Karen. The very same woman he was losing his mind over. Kai felt like he was dreaming. He had to be dreaming. For four years, four years he'd had a child. "Kai! Wait up!" Nicolas ran up to his side, trying to keep up with his strides. "What's wrong?" Nicolas asked, peering into his face. "What's wrong?" Kai pa
Chapter sixty eight: revelations"Okay, hold up." Karen said. "What is going on here?"Kai glared at her so coldly that she felt her blood freeze. "You know exactly what I'm talking about!""Well I would if you would just talk to me and stop being so damn passive agressive!""Mommy what's passive agressive?" David asked sweetly."Not now baby " Karen replied. She wasn't about to have this conversation with her child in the room. "Baby, how about you go outside and okay okay? Mommy has something to discuss with this man.""Okay he said with a smile. "I'll come and find you later and...""Not so fast." Kai growled. He grabbed the boy by the scruff of his neck and held him up."Kai," Karen said with worry. She got out of bed and tried to get closer to him"Stay right there." Kai hissed at her. He brought the boy up and stared at him. To his greatest surprise, the boy was calm, his blue eyes staring deep into Kai's."Hi," He said with a smile and a small wave. "I'm David, what's your name
Chapter sixty seven: healerIt took a while for Nicolas to calm down. "Not a word of this to anyone." He said to karen as he composed himself. Karen nodded. "Your secret is safe with me.""She'll be fine" Kai said to Nicolas. "I'll make sure of it. For you.""Thank you," Nicolas replied. Kai got to his feet and turned to Karen. "Let's go " He said, his eyes hard.Karen felt a bit afraid. "Okay."That night she slept beside David, only able to get two hours of sleep. She made a mental note to ask the healer for some sleeping potions. The next day, Kai mobilized his warriors. Karen met him in the field as he was addressing the warriors. She waited patiently for him to be done before going up to him ."What's going on?" She asked, confusion on her face."We're sending forces to Asher's pack for yesterday.""A war?!" She whispered"We will soon see." He said and brushed past her, walking away.Karen didn't like how cold he was. Ever since the previous night, he had been like this. Eve
Chapter sixty six: coming home"What do you mean by that?" Kai asked, narrowing his eyes at Asher. "Yeah," Verena said. "You didn't rescue him out of the kindness of your heart? Then why did you bother at all? What is going on here?""You're children have a lot to learn." Asher scoffed. "Everyone knew of Zeke's appetite and behavior. No One really paid him any heed. Especially not the counsel. But when I heard who his newest obsession was, I had to get in.""You're a disgusting pig." Nicolas said, his eyes wide. "You were in on it, all along. Weren't you?""In on what? Of course not. Rescuing you two was only for my benefit. Nothing else. I couldn't care less if you both perished or not.""You can't be serious." Verena gasped. "And all these years you....""Prepared a plan for my only daughter to be a Luna." Asher finished with a flourish. "And you had to ruin it.""You son of bitch " Kai growled and lounged forward attacking Asher. The brothers fell on him, trying to pin him down. H