“You took so long.” Ava’s body curved along the door post like the curves of a water pool slide. She smelt nice and her intentions were clear and straightforward for the first time in a while but I didn't give in.I think the right word to use was I ‘couldn't’ give in. I didn't have the strength in me to start what I knew I couldn't finish.“For a good reason. Had to discuss some really important things that affected the trajectory of my work.” I gently pushed her offer aside along with the malicious body she brought it in and entered into the house. It was the end of hours of the night before the morning and I haven't found a way to sleep a wink. Something tickles the back of my head as I realize I never heard my door close. I turned around to still find her standing where I left her, her back wasn't even turned in the right direction.“Ana…what are you still doing by the door? Come inside.” I used a more commanding tone at the end from a lesson I learnt with her a week ago. She was
Katie's POV Mornings came with their own problems for me, for as long as I could remember.That's why I was always awake early to see what it had in store for me, preparing ahead of time. I need the time away from this but was Monaco any safer.As of now, I was standing in front of Donald in his study. To be honest I didn't think that it would be one of the things I would have this morning—at least, not like this.What was this interrogation session about?I was being warned seriously not to negatively influence their child, Jessica.“I promise I have seronegative plans about your daughter, she just felt bad for me for not having too many friends due to my terrible social skills and now wants me to try and at least make friends with her. Maybe I can pick you from there.” I finished with Joanna glaring subtly at me.Yes, she was also present. She always happened to be in the room at the time of my downfall, an observation I came to a full conclusion on after I was abused by the media
Katie's POV“Be weary of her, I don't like this…”Lucy said to me just a few steps away from the door. It made me stop in the step I was taking. I must either have been walking really slow or her room was just that wide. Honestly I think it's more to do with her room and less to do with the pace of my walking step because the journey to her closet and back to her bed was already ridiculous. Speak less of other points of the room away from the exit.“Is there any problem?” Jessica's voice snapped me back into reality, reminding me that I was still stalling in her room while having all of these thoughts running through my head at the same time.“I was just thinking…what happened between you and Ryan?” What?!Lucy was shocked. Even I surprised myself by spilling that of all the million thoughts I was having at the moment. I wouldn't lie that it wasn't something I thought about more often than not due to not seeing Ryan at
Katie's POV I walked out of her room with a reinforced backbone dedicated to not trusting Jessica. I don't know why I thought I was the only one getting all of her crazy side. Maybe Killian was right?Fuck, it hurt just thinking Killian could be right that I had learnt to spend so much time in my own head that I have learnt to become very passive with everything, and the things I didn't let go, turns out not to really matter all that much like I thought it all should. I ran my hands through my hair as the walls in my peripheral vision blurred and swooned in different directions until it came to a knowing that I had come in front of my door.Opening it, the bag I planned to pack still laid open on the bed and I felt helpless. Just staring at the bag, I realized my fate was so blurry even though the bag and I were within touching distance. I hated this.On instant, I picked up the phone and attempted dialing Shedrack's number first but something stopped me from going all the way with
Katie's POV “Who is there?” I asked, immediately sitting up. “Joanna .”Her voice felt like I was being poured cold oily water. It creeped all over my body, from my ears to my outer skin. For some seconds, all I did was stare at the door in absolute shock and wonder what could have brought her to my room at this time.The outing? It couldn't be. The last time I went out just like this, she didn't have much to say to me.The knock came again. This time it was louder and clearer, even though I couldn't say ‘I didn't hear it’ as an excuse. Then it to my dumb ass was still sitting on the bed thinking about repercussions of what could possibly happen if I did let her in. I didn't like the thought of my options, they all didn't sound good enough. “I am coming…” I tumbled out of the bed into the arms of uncertainty, looking around my room for an excuse worth the delay till I looked down at my clothes and started taking them off without even thinking twice.“You don't sound like—”“Sorry
Katie's POV “Well, the reason I came here was to say that and tell you that I have decided to join the team on the journey. I'm also going to Monaco.” Ryan announced, staring at me. Being already seated made it easier to be dramatic because there was a lot of need for it. I scrambled off the bed so I could be on my feet at once. He could tell already I wasn't in with the idea from the way I reacted.“I know, I know—”“No! You don't know. Because if you knew, and had any fucking respect for yourself, you would keep far away from this mess while you can. Don't you get it, she gave you a harsh pass, like a really terrible shitty pass but it is a pass nonetheless. Ryan, don't be stupid.” I exclaimed at him.To be honest, I didn't expect myself to be this passionate about it but after what Joanna just pulled on me, I couldn't help but see the whole ‘helping Jessica out’ as another trap. It was the most random thing that has happened and there was no day I didn't think of the multiple thi
Ryan's POV I walked out of her room with my head down. I closed the door and someone cleared her throat beside me.“Jessica…” She leaned against the wall of the hallway of Katie's room. She was dressed fully, ready to leave but somehow she was here instead of the living room or her room, or literally any other fucking place that wasn't here.Did she hear what I said to Katie??The thought hit me first the moment she smirked at me. She had this sardonic look on her face that creeped me out. I didn't want to continue whatever this was so I began walking away.“You know, when a maid told me that the son of the alpha was in our residence…I was honestly surprised. I mean, was the message not clear?” She chuckled behind me. I knew she was following me, her taunting voice kept scraping the back of my head and I couldn't stand one more second of it.“What?! What is it, Jessica?! What do hou fucking want from me?” I turned around, snapping at her with so much venom she flinched.“Oh so now y
Katie's POV“Yeah, you are right.” he said. “Come on, get dressed and let's go. You don't want to raise any more suspicions again.”By the time we got to the Jeep, the red Jeep that held so many memories it was hard to pinpoint when exactly I started getting used to hopping into the front seat so casually like my name was listed on the property.I was surprised Jessica, Ryan and Roman were already seated in the back seat, this time, Roman was seated in the center. Knowing the whole feud between them and how he hated the unnecessary drama, you would expect him to go for the window seat.“Alright guys, before we leave, I would need a picture of you guys together.” Ms Joanna strolled out of the house with a blue sun hat over her head, matching her dress in the most gradient pleasing way. She raised her face to the sun and flexed her perfect facial bone structure. Was it necessary? Of course not. But she did it because she could.I muffled my groan by biting down hard on my lower lip beca
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