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I am running in the middle of a dark forest. Although I try to exert all my power to propel myself forward, my legs feel heavy and I am unable to run as fast as I wish. Just then, I hear a deafening thundercrack and heavy rain starts to fall on me. The rain is accompanied by a strong wind that blows opposite the direction I’m running in, creating even more resistance to my movement. When all the conditions around me become exceedingly unbearable, I fall to the muddy ground and I begin to weep. “Cathy!” I hear someone call from behind me and I look back to see Brad several feet away. he is drenched from head to toe and he has one hand stretched forward to me, beckoning for me to come closer. “Come back here. Come back to me!”I open my mouth to speak but I am cut off by a low growl that comes from in front of me.“Cathy!” Alden’s deep voice calls from ahead. He is the same distance in front of me as Brad is behind me so I am right in the middle of both of them. “Come to me. Come forwa
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I sit up immediately on the bench. That was definitely what I was expecting. I am ashamed to say but I have not, for once, imagined Alden, this monster sitting in front of me, as anyone who could have ever had relatives, especially female ones in whose memories he would have vases made. “What happened to them?” I ask, my voice barely a whisper.“There was a time when this mountain was our home and all around it was teeming with our kind. My family ruled around this mountain and we faced no trouble for several millennia. Then two centuries ago, I ran into a woman, very much like you,” he says and I shift uncomfortably in my seat. “My family did not approve of her but I trusted her so much, I was willing to leave this mountain and go somewhere far away to be with her.” He remained quiet after that and I feared that that was the end of the story but when I looked at him and I saw the anger welling in his eyes, I knew that there was more. More than I probably did not want to hear but als
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It is as if my words are all the encouragement that Alden has ever needed because in a fraction of a second, the atmosphere in the room changes. On every tiny spot of my skin, I can feel the erotic energy shooting around the room.“Get on your knees,” Alden instructs to which I immediately get off the bed and kneel in front of him. It is better that I am kneeling anyway because there is no way I will be able to stand on my own two feet with how weak and dizzy I feel. Something about all of this feels very intoxicating. Alden places his hand on my chin and tilts my head upward so that I am looking right into his glowing eyes. His tail remains on my cheek and gently caresses me as if to reassure me and keep me present. He rubs my chin gently with his thumb and then places it on my lower lip and pushes my mouth slightly open.“Do you think you can take my cock?” he asks.“Yes,” I say. “I’ll take anything you give me.” And I mean it.“Good girl,” he says with a smile and he puts the tip
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“Get up,” he instructs and I rise to my feet. “Turn around.”Barely a second after I turn my back to him, I feel Alden’s chest against my back and my whole body relaxes into him. Just the touch of his body against my body already feels so good that I cannot wait for him to fully make his mark on me. Without warning, he buries his head where my neck meets my right shoulder and grazes the sensitive skin with his teeth while he wraps his left hand around the circumference of my neck. My eyes close in an instant and I tilt my head to give him more access. I whimper. While he sucks on the skin on my neck, his hands move to my bodice and attempt to undo my lace. But about five seconds later, the complicated dress seems to be getting in our way, so Alden pulls at the top of the lace and I hear a loud rip. I gasp loudly and this only makes Alden hold my neck tighter and tear off my dress faster. I reach my left hand around so that it lands on the back of his head and I push his face deeper i
Cathy And The Beast CHAPTER TWENTY ONE
I cannot say how long Alden and I remain in that bed because it is as though time does not exist while we are there. We do not let one second waste. If we are both clearly trying to catch our breaths, we pause and before I know it, we are stuck together again like glue. More than anything, it makes me happy that Alden is clearly impressed by the fact that I can keep up with him. Every time he says “Good girl,” I just feel the urge to make him even happier. At some point, he lies on his back and I place my head on his chest as he gently plays with my hair. It is in this blissful position that I fall asleep.When I wake up, I am disappointed to find myself alone although I am impressed that Alden managed to leave without waking me seeing as I am a very light sleeper who can be woken up by the sound of a butterfly flapping its wing outside my window. I get up from the bed and pick up the nightgown that has been set aside for me and put it on. As I try to walk back to the bed, I feel a cr
Cathy And The Beast CHAPTER TWENTY TWO
The door to my room opens and I am not surprised to see the three servants come in. I small part of me is disappointed that it is not Alden who walks in but a bigger part is glad that it is not him as I am not sure that he would want to be around me in this condition.“We trust you had a wonderful rest,” Knox says. “Where’s Alden?” I ask hurriedly to which all three servants furrow their eyebrows at me.“Master Alden is resting in his chambers,” Teon says.“Okay good,” I say with a sigh. “Take me to the garden quickly. I need to make sure that I do not run into him.”“Okay,” Teon says with a nod and I can see that despite their compliance, they all look concerned.I don’t know how long I am planning to avoid Alden for but I will give it the best I can. I truly do not want him to see me like this and be grossed out when whatever is going on between us has just gotten good. If a mere man like Brad can have such a strong reaction, I can only imagine how much stronger Alden’s will be.I
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In Alden’s study, he shows me a large book containing the history of his people. He tells me it was written 2500 years ago and as I sit next to his table and flip through it, he devours me with his tongue underneath my dress. At breakfast, while I eat pancakes and drink orange juice, he grazes my nipples with his teeth and fingers my entrance roughly. At lunch, he carries me all the way to the garden and takes me in the pool with the water splashing around us. At dinner, he pushes all the food off the table and chokes me as he penetrates me until the legs of the table threaten to give in to our weights.“I have been waiting for you for far too long,” he says as he releases into me. “You are more special than any woman I’ve ever met.” If I wasn’t so busy trying to catch my breath, I too would tell him that I have never met anyone like him and that I have also been waiting for someone like him. In fact, every second of this still feels like a dream.We are in Alden’s chambers. He’d brou
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I peel my eyes open and the piercing light immediately slices through my consciousness like a knife. I try to clench shut my eyes again but the intensity only increases, and soon I am left with a splitting headache. I lay there motionless, feeling the luxuriously soft sheets contour to my body. The only sound of air is my struggling breaths. When I manage to loosen the shackles of the sheets with my right foot, I open my eyes one more time, blinking involuntarily in order to adjust to the changing brightness before me. I keep taking long pools off air, telling myself that everything is going to be all right and I don't need to panic. It's the breathing exercise that stuck with me since college.I am in a dark, eerie room with gothic features that is so strange, it feels like I'm dreaming. Torches burn at the corners of the room to reveal countless artifacts, each casting an eerie glow around the room. My skin crawls with fear as I look at the walls and spot a distorted painting of a d
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Eleanor's POVEleanor stood at the edge of the path leading to her childhood home. The house looked exactly as she remembered it. It was as if time had stood still here, but Eleanor knew that everything had changed, especially her.She took a deep breath, her heart pounding heavily in her chest, each step forward feeling heavier than the last. As she approached the house, all the memories came flooding back. All those moments seemed distant now, like they belonged to another life.Eleanor hesitated at the foot of the steps leading up to the front door. Her hand trembled as she reached out. It felt surreal, standing here after everything she had been through. Would they recognize her? Would they believe the story she had to tell? She wondered if they had moved on, if they had accepted her disappearance, or if they had kept hoping for her return.She now regretted turning down Charlotte's offer to come with her, her presence would have helped her nerves. She shook her head, trying to d
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Alden held me close as we made our way inside the castle. The walls of the castle seemed to close in around us as we rushed through the corridors, each step a struggle as I fought to keep myself together.“Just a little further,” Alden whispered, his voice steady despite the fear in his eyes. “We’re almost there.”Teon and Herb flanked us, their faces etched with concern as they helped guide me down the hall. Eleanor and Charlotte followed closely behind, whispering words of encouragement.We reached the small room just off the main hall, where a large bed had been hastily prepared. I barely registered the soft sheets and the warmth of the fire as Alden helped me onto the bed, his hands never leaving mine. The room was filled with the scent of herbs and flowers.Khimaira bustled in closely behind, her demeanor calm and composed. She took one look at me and nodded, as if she’d seen this a thousand times before. “Let’s get you comfortable,” she said gently, her hands working quickly.Th
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I stood at that altar, lost in Alden's eyes. The world faded away and the only thing I felt was the warmth of his hand on my cheek. But then, a mocking cough from somewhere around us pulled us back to reality. We turned our heads slightly to see Lorin standing a few feet away, a hint of amusement in his eyes. Alden, ignoring my protests, had decided that he would officiate the wedding. “Shall we begin?” Lorin asked, his voice steady, as he proceeded to stand between us. This was really happening. I took a deep breath, calming my nerves. Alden's hand dropped from my cheeks, but he didn't move away. Instead, he took my hand in his, his touch reassuring. It was as though he knew exactly how I felt and I was grateful for that. The garden was silent and it felt like the only sound I could hear was my heart pounding rapidly in my chest. As Lorin began to speak, his voice carried a solemnity that settled over us all. “This union is more than a marriage,” Lorin began, his words measured.
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The sun rays filtered in through the large window, casting a soft glow over the room. Charlotte and Eleanor flanked my sides, adjusting and readjusting different parts of my dress. We were gathered in front of a large mirror in the largest room in Alden's castle. I could hardly believe this day had come- my wedding day. It had been three months since the chaos with Lachlan and Lena. Three months since we returned home and had settled into a peaceful routine. But even with the calm, I still found it hard not to look over my shoulders. The weight of the past months still clung heavily to me. “I can't believe it's really happening,” I say gently, almost to myself. “I'm getting married in a few hours.”Charlotte, who had been focused on arranging my hair in the right bun, paused and smiled at me gently. “Neither can I,” she admitted, her voice soft but steady. “It all still feels like a really long dream.”We both turned our attention to Eleanor, who was fussing with the lace of my gown
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Cathy's POV Lachlan's fortress was a hive of activity as we prepared to leave. The halls which were once cold and silent, buzzed with the clatter and murmur of voices. It felt strange indeed. Alden had wanted some time for me to recover fully before we left. His arm was wrapped firmly around me, supporting me as we walked through the halls. This place had been home to me for weeks now, but I had never freely walked these halls. We were waiting for the final preparations before leaving, and in the meantime, Alden had called for a meeting with Lorin. We were the last to arrive, as Karken, Eleanor and Charlotte sat around a large polished table in the hall. Lorin, dressed in black robes, stood afar off. The air was thick with tension and I could sense that the moment was heavy with unspoken weight. “Lorin,” Alden began, his face set determinedly. “I believe you have honored our agreement.”Lorin inclined his head in agreement, stepping out of the shadows. “Indeed,” He took another wa
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Lorin's departure left a heavy silence in the air. There was a wave of unanswered questions running through my mind and I could not shake my feeling of unease. I was happy to be conscious and reunited with the ones I loved dearly. However, given the events of the last couple weeks, I couldn't be comfortable in my happiness. Paranoia. That was the word. I was expecting something ominous to happen, some bad news or enemy to pop up out of nowhere. Alden returned to my side, his face etched with a mixture of relief and something else i couldn't quite decipher. He took my hand in his once again and I felt a tremor run through me. His presence beside me was a reassuring comfort. Perhaps I was overthinking. Perhaps all I needed was just answers. Maybe, just maybe, our happily ever after had come. “What happened?” I rasped, looking intently at him. “How are you here? Where's Lachlan?” I did not mean for the questions to tumble out in a rush, but I was overwhelmed. Alden squeezed my hand, h
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Cathy's POVI hear chaos in my surroundings from my unconscious state. The clatter pulling me back to reality from a dream I was having about me and Alden and our baby. It was a girl. A beautiful chubby little girl running around the garden to our delight. It was a dream I did not want to wake up from. There was a sudden burst of white light and I could feel warmth radiating through my body. The garden and Alden and the child had all vanished and I was left standing alone surrounded by nothing. I stood confused in this state for a moment before hearing a faint voice calling my name. The voice was unmistakably Charlotte's. My eyelids flutter open, the harsh light of the room making me squint. My head throbbed with a dull ache. I try to adjust my vision to my surroundings, the events of my last moments before passing out come flooding back. Panic claw at me as I remember our failed escape attempt. Eleanor. What had happened to her?As my vision unblurs itself fully, I am in utter shoc
Cathy And The Beast CHAPTER EIGHTY FIVE
The journey north was long and filled with tension. Every rustle of the leaves sent a jolt of panic through Alden, reminding him that they could all be walking into a trap. But he pushed on, fueled by the need to reach Cathy. Finally, they reached the northern fortress. The sun was setting, its rays casting long skeletal shadows on the fortress gates. There was an unsettling quiet in the air as they trooped in through the gates. There were no guards patrolling the gates. It was as though they had heard of Lachlan's defeat and had deserted the fortress. Lorin, seemingly unfazed by the atmosphere, led them through the fortress gates and into the castle. No one spoke, the only sound was the echo of their footsteps on the cold stone floor. It was clear that they were all feeling the weight of the tension that hung heavy in the air. They finally reached a large chamber at the end of a long passageway. Lorin pushed the heavy door of the chamber, letting them all in. The air inside was
Cathy And The Beast CHAPTER EIGHTY FOUR
Alden stared at Lorin, his mind reeling. The sorcerer's words had caused a heavy silence to hang in the air. His actions were no doubt justifiable but they had only his word to support his claims. “Enough about ancient grudges, Beast King,” Lorin rasped, regaining his composure. “I believe you have more pressing concerns.” He added, staring intently at Alden, his yellow eyes gleaming in the torchlit meeting hall. “The whereabouts of your queen, no doubt?”Alden's ears perked up as he shifted in his seat. His gaze flickered to Charlotte, whose knuckles had turned white as she firmly gripped her seat.“She lives,” Lorin said, his voice taking on a strange sympathy. “For now.”Charlotte gasped, her grip tightening on the chair. The words “for now” dripped with an ominous weight. “What do you mean ‘for now?” She demanded, her eyes widening. Lorin finally shifted his gaze from Alden to her, a flicker of something akin to pity crossing his face. “Her life is…in grave danger.” He said slow
