The Huxleys.Killian's POV“Killy bear, why didn't you wear the green tie I sent last month, it would have been a dashing fit with your awfully plain white collar T-shirt. And those shoes—”“They are called Converse, Mom. Sure you have heard that that is what people wear to casual occasions.”My mother rolled her eyes, complaining about something else while I had decided to take a longer route by leg to My Café.Yes, I was making Mr and Mrs Huxley Brown take the road by foot to My Café where I had promised them it would be a decent place to have lunch. In my mother's book, My Café wouldn't even make it to the top 250 decent restaurants and diners she has been to all over the world. The numbers weren't randomly guessed, she actually made and self-published a lethal article about the several restaurants and diners she had visited over her three months relaxation spree.“Are you sure you are going the right way? I can't see a single hint of anything remotely fancy, just dandy and old.” S
Killian's POV “You will get to see her tonight," I told them."She's crazy.” “Killian you would say no such thing to a girl that loves you with all she has, my mum queried. "Why can't you men appreciate a woman when she is at her purest form, only to complain bitterly about her after you have turned her into a monster from your own handicraft…” I cocked my head to the side, thrilled beyond reason because I knew that wasn't me she was talking about.“I have a feeling that that wasn't for me but I will accept it anyway since this is a civil conversation," I said. “Hey, another! Make it a bit stronger…” I yelled at the girl behind the counter, knowing very well she was the one I was talking to. She nodded and went to work, only then did I take my eyes off her and focus on my parents. My father had a little glare on his face. It took more than pressing my nails into the walls of my palm to stop the laughter from breaking out.“What she is trying to say is you just have to understand her
Katie's POVI stood outside Westview Avenue like a girl who was early to Prom night. I didn't know if I was expecting Melissa to pick me up herself or if there would be a designated driver. The road was fairly busy, with cars passing by every minute or so.At first, I stood on my heels, maintaining a strong posture so no one mistook me for a roadside chic even though they weren't common around here.After thirty minutes passed and no one showed up, Melissa wasn't picking up her calls and I was beginning to feel like a fool while simultaneously getting worried. What if something happened to her? I didn't know anyone who knew her and I also didn't want to show up at the place without her. I searched the purse that Barbara had lent to me, taking out my phone to see if any calls had come through, but there were none.“What happened to you, Melissa…” I muttered under my breath, my eyes darting around for any signs of her."I am sure she's fine, you just have to calm down," Lucy said. "Wor
Killian's POV What the hell was that?” Stephen came beside me, watching them walk away towards the entrance.“I have no idea…” I said to him, The faint trace of her scent still leaves me a little light-headed and dizzy. I should be bothered about Katie and Melissa's sudden alliance but instead, I was mesmerized by how gorgeous she looked, yet simple and elegant. Unlike the video from her weekend getaway, she looked more her age in the dress I had picked out for her just like I thought she would.“I have a feeling you do, you just haven't realized it yet…” Stephen tapped my shoulder, snapping me out of my thoughts.“You weren't even here a few seconds ago and you already think it's my fault.” I looked at him with an accusatory look.“I was here long enough to see Melissa stare at you like one of the worst people in the world, and we both know she's super chill. I would be worried if I was you…”This time, his words made sense. Now my head was clear of the haze Katie had brought upon m
Killian’s POV “Hey boo…” Ana's voice slipped in out of the blue, her hand snaking around my waist as she claimed my lips on the center floor.I have never been the type to say I wish the ground would open up and swallow me whole because nothing ever intimidated me. Until today. I didn't feel intimidated, I felt more out of control than ever and the kiss almost turned into a full make-out session before I broke it off by gently pushing her off by her shoulder. A whiff at her breath and I knew she was at least tipsy if not drunk.“You are drunk!” I gritted under my breath, managing to maintain a forced smile to the fellow attendees who thought this was a show of affection.She chuckled, very confident with a bitter cold scoff slipping out right after. "And you are what, perfectly sober?” She adjusted the hand of her dress. Now that she had pulled back from me I could study her well as the amber light from the glass sculpture fountain nearby danced on her outfit, it was a variation of K
Joanna's POV “What the actual fuck?!!” The girl with the tied-up bun and fancy hairpin was Katie indeed. The next picture was Loretta holding her by her forearm while smiling deeply into her eyes. How did she get there??How did she end up with Loretta??With all she had heard about Killian's mother, everyone pretty much knew how difficult she was to please. But the upside was that if you were in her good books, you got all the benefits and shit. A good review and mention in her popular Magazine head article which was an immediate boost in social status and popularity. And across the pack, popularity in good favor meant power, sponsorship, and pretty much every other bonus you could think of. I would have smashed the iPad into the tiled floor if I didn't need it to show as evidence to Donald.I leave for a fucking day and they slacked, losing sight of what was important. I abandoned it all. The wine, hot bath, and massage stormed downstairs straight into Donald's study where an Om
Killian's POV “You finally decided to talk to me now?”“Don’t be mistaken, Killian. I share no pity for you whatsoever, you can sit and sulk for all I care. If anything, I might be here to only make one or two things clear.” Her voice is bold and stronger. It was different from what I had heard in the past week about this event.“By all means, take your shot,” I urged her. She dropped beside me, a considerable amount of distance still sat between us, enough for three people to pass between us without having to come in contact with me or herself.It wasn't the best time for me to hear whatever she had to say but I wanted to hear it anyway, my mother already had the streak, and Ana had taken her shot so I thought, how bad can this get?“At first, I wanted to drop out from being your publicist and manager earlier, but then someone advised me that I would only be conceding defeat and I wouldn't be able to prove myself worthy—”“You are taking advice from a 17 year old highschooler??”“Y
Katie's POV Melissa pushed me towards the stage. It was a gentle push by the shoulders, just a nudge in the right direction. But for me, it felt like a push towards a fight I wasn't prepared for. I raised my head to the golden amber lights above the platform, wondering how I never realized how bright they were up until this moment.You got thisYou got thisYou got this… I repeated in my head as each clutch of my heels familiarized itself with the fine synthetic wood that made up the short flight of stairs onto the podium.On the receiving end was Mrs. Loretta Huxley, Killian's Mom. I had no idea when she climbed up the stage but her presence there only intensified my nerves.She gave me a welcoming smile before fully taking charge of the stage.“Welcome back everybody for the meet and greet. Trust you met one or two amazing people like I did—” She turned to me beaming, and I returned her smile through my nerve racking state. I knew she could see the nerves I was feeling because sh
Killian's POV “I actually like her.”I blurted out. The car went silent, only the sound of a live engine and the dull voice of the radio presenter filling the air. The rest of it was pure silence and awkwardness.“Fuck…” I said out loud. Not to the fact I just confessed my feelings for Katie but because It felt good. It felt good to admit it out loud for once that I found every moment with her thrilling.“I don't think you know this but you weren't exactly subtle about it on the trip, you know that, right?” Stephen asked, looking at me through the front mirror. The same mirror I used to flip him my middle finger.“Well you try having a mate you are destined to be with where you can't control how you feel, what you feel and when you feel it. And when your other comes as close as ten inches from you, you can smell their soul. It's that deep.” I said defensively. I hated how it seemed as if I lacked self control when that was like my greatest fort.“Killian, are you saying Katie is you
Katie's POV I exited the room since that wasn't where my bag and toiletries were. My face was flushed and the memory I had closed the door on, burned alive in my head. I wouldn't stop playing. The moist feeling between my legs told me what to do to make it all feel better. I almost pressed down on the door handle out of a last minute decision, only to decide against it. Self control, self control, self control… I reminded myself as I walked into the next door. Jessica looked better. Her skin wasn't as pale and she was in another hoodie and sweatpant. The only difference between what I wore usually and what she was wearing now was that she had sweatpants on. I gave her a weird look through the mirror as she took care of her hair while she just stared back awkwardly.I was ready to give her some hate till I remembered that she had gone through an operation just the previous day.“This is probably a good time to ask how you are feeling?” I broke the silence. “Less pregnant and in pai
Katie's POV How did we get here…Killian was asleep beside me on the bed and the time was reading 4:03 PM. Honestly, I had thought I would sleep longer considering how much of it I knew I needed. I turned to look at him again, his thicc carved eyebrows were more relaxed now, his face appeared more calm without those stress lines popping out. His lips were parted but not too wide enough to slip a finger pass. I thought I had the whole thing figured out.I had decided that I was going to continue whatever game this was—generally, he has been super nice to me. And In return, I was also going to be super nice back to him. I wasn't going to put as much energy he was putting in, I would only mirror back whatever he gave to me because I wasn't still sure why he picked so much interest in my life even before we knew we were mates.This morning changed everything I knew and felt towards him—In a good way also.I never thought I would need to say it out loud but I think I have unconsciously f
Killian's POV“You guys think I joined this willingly?!” Esther cried. Katie stared down at her with disgust before bending down to her eye level.“Ma’am, asides the fact I do not give any fuck about what you think…I also plan on finding out myself every single detail from you even if it takes my last breath.” Katie said with so much hate that left me appalled. If I didn't know better, I would say she sounded just like me. It was exactly something I knew I could say.I felt Melissa's harsh gaze on my side profile but I refused to look her back in the eye. There was no way I was giving her the satisfaction of being right about not allowing Katie to get attached with the whole revenge scheme.This was until she came to my side by the window.“Are you seeing what I am saying or do you want her burning down the whole pack before you believe me when I say you cannot let her anger supercede her. You think I didn't know what I was talking about?! Look back, look at her!!” She forced me to t
Ryan's POV “Ryan…he was the only one who wasn't healed and still managed to escape without getting killed by the poison…” Katie revealed.“And you just thought of telling me about it now?!” I heard Killian yell.Fuck…I have been caughtSlowly, I tried retracing my steps back up the stairs. I barely stepped on the last one when I heard my name being called.“Hello Ryan…didn't know you fancied snooping around, I would have also had you tied down.” The look in Killian's eyes was far from friendly. I didn't even make it back behind the door of the room I was sleeping in when he swept me off my feet.“Got you.”~~~~Katie's POV I could tell I needed a good sleep when I saw Killian dragging Ryan by the collar down the stairs like a thief. My body didn't react, my mouth wasn't agape nor did I feel any emotion. I was completely numb. I think using my ability came at a cost. I felt numb on the inside like I was a plain white sheet floating across the river to Florida. The way I made sense
Katie's POV And she did just that. Her groaned out so loud, my attention immediately went to Jessica and Melissa who stood by the corridor watching the ordeal take place.“Are you ready to answer the question?”She nodded her head eagerly. Her face contorted to show how much pain she was in and it only made me smile. Images of myself sleeping off in the waiting room two months ago as I waited and pleaded for a meeting with her but was instead awarded with some petty excuse from her secretary. I refused to feel bad for what I did to her.“So answer it.” She struggled to sit right since her hands were tied behind her. There was not much space or freedom to move with Killian behind her and myself in front of her. “Your mother…Hannah. She was the best in everything. I was second best. No matter what I did, she was just…better. I didn't know how she got away with barely surviving on her little finances and still managing to Ace all the classes. She quickly became the professor’s pet. I
Killian's POV “HELP!!!”She screamed so loud my ears felt the need to bleed. I had the heavy urge to punch her to sleep again but that in itself wasn't time effective which meant I needed to design another device to make her shut up.“You didn't have to scream so loud like you are that innocent.” I continued to drag her towards the center of the living area. The look on their faces, especially that on Melissa. She didn't look like she was happy to be seated in our midst. I rolled the roller chair out and placed it in the center, putting her before it and sitting on the chair.“You don't need to cry now. Damage has been done.” I said while trying to catch my breath. Pulling her body across the room with my strength at its reserve phase, proved to definitely be a lot more difficult a job than I thought it would be.“You pulled me by the fucking hair, down a polished wooden floor. Do the math why my skull hurts and I need to cry!” She screamed at me. Her voice cracked like that of the i
Melissa's POV“So…how long has it been—” I checked my time, “ten minutes…wow.” We have been sitting around for the last ten minutes waiting for the both of them to return since they went to make sure that Katie’s abilities worked. I could see that it was going to take more than just some finding out when the time started running past 5 AM.“I didn't want to seem like I was bringing the impatient one but thank God someone said something. How long does it exactly take to ask a question?” Shedrack asked, standing up on his feet and going to turn on the TV that had been turned off since I arrived here.“Guys just give them some time. I am sure they have other things to sort out asides Just knowing if her powers worked alright.” Stephen muttered over his laptop screen that was seated between his legs.“There has been a functioning TV all this while and no one thought to turn it on?” I asked, looking at the smart TV displaying Netflix.“Because no one asked. And besides we were all busy tr
Killain's POV “Okay…just one more time.” She agreed. I could hear her heart beating like a fair maiden soft drum, but the intervals were so short, it made me worried why. I took a brave step forward. Yes, that's what it was, a brave step. No one was so confident in someone else with this kind of ability but there was a huge part of me that trusted her. Cade trusted her and that just happened to push me into whatever madness this may turn out to be. I cleared my throat and it happened to get her attention as she raised her eyes to mine. She blinked, going down to look at my hand and then my eyes again. I see her swallow hard. “You can ask any question, as deep as you want. Nothing is off book. Just don't ask me to kill myself because I would find a way to kill you instead.” “Killian!” Cade yells at me but I ignore him. It was something that wouldn't leave my head. I just felt the need to say it out just to put it out there. “I figured…” She chuckled nervously. See?! You made t