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CATHERINE I sat there, bound and helpless with my wrists sore from Damon’s unrelenting restraint. The ache in my shoulders was nothing compared to the frustration boiling within me. Damon would come in like clockwork, bringing me food and hovering over me as though I were some priceless artifact. His eyes would watch my every move, ensuring I didn’t try anything reckless.It was maddening.Every attempt I made to escape had been futile. Once, I’d faked needing to use the bathroom, thinking I could slip past him when his guard was down. But he’d caught me, dragging me back with a smug look that made my skin crawl.Now, I was out of ideas, out of strength. My body ached, but my mind raced. I couldn’t give up. Not yet.I leaned my head back against the wall, my thoughts swirling. If brute strength and wit wouldn’t get me out of here, maybe I needed a different approach. Something subtle.Think, Catherine. What does Damon want?It was clear he wanted me to believe he was my protector, th
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Desired Mate I've always known.
CATHERINE Words. Hushed whispers. Pleas? I couldn't tell as it all filtered into my subconscious, pulling me from the depths of sleep. For a moment, I lay still, disoriented, before realizing the words weren’t part of a dream. They were real. Someone was speaking, just a few inches from my ear.“I’ve always known,” the voice murmured, and a chill ran down my spine the instant I recognized who was speaking up close. It was Damon. His proximity had a way of making my stomach churn as usual.“I knew you’d come around eventually,” he continued, his breath warm against my skin. “You’ve always been meant for me, Catherine. Even when you didn’t realize it.”I resisted the urge to open my eyes or flinch away. I knew better than to react now. Instead, I kept my breathing steady, feigning the deep rhythm of sleep, even though I was awake.“You don’t have to pretend anymore,” Damon went on. “You’re safe with me. I’ll make you see that, no matter how long it takes. I’ll give you the life you de
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Desired Mate The opportunity.
CATHERINE The opportunity to act presented itself sooner than I had anticipated.The maid appeared at my door, polite yet wary, as though unsure of how to approach me. “Good morning, my lady,” she greeted tentatively. “What would you like to eat?”I sat up on the edge of the bed, clasping my hands in front of me as if I had nothing but breakfast on my mind. “Something simple,” I replied. “Perhaps eggs with herbs and some fresh bread.”The maid nodded, bowing slightly before leaving the room. The moment she stepped out, I stood and began pacing. Minutes later, the maid returned, wringing her hands nervously. “My lady, I’m afraid there are no herbs available,” she said apologetically. “Would you like something else?”I narrowed my eyes, letting my shoulders droop as though in disappointment. “I really don’t feel like eating anything else,” I said softly. “I’ve had a craving for that dish for days now.”Her face fell. She turned and hurried back to the guard stationed outside, expl
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Desired Mate Something simple.
CATHERINE The opportunity to act presented itself sooner than I had anticipated.The maid appeared at my door, polite yet wary, as though unsure of how to approach me. “Good morning, my lady,” she greeted tentatively. “What would you like to eat?”I sat up on the edge of the bed, clasping my hands in front of me as if I had nothing but breakfast on my mind. “Something simple,” I replied. “Perhaps eggs with herbs and some fresh bread.”The maid nodded, bowing slightly before leaving the room. The moment she stepped out, I stood and began pacing. Minutes later, the maid returned, wringing her hands nervously. “My lady, I’m afraid there are no herbs available,” she said apologetically. “Would you like something else?”I narrowed my eyes, letting my shoulders droop as though in disappointment. “I really don’t feel like eating anything else,” I said softly. “I’ve had a craving for that dish for days now.”Her face fell. She turned and hurried back to the guard stationed outside, expl
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Desired Mate Not a pawn.
CATHERINE From the moment the door clicked shut, the oppressive silence of the room enveloped me once again. But that silence didn’t last long. Through the thin, cracked walls, I could hear Damon’s voice filled with a fury I hadn’t heard before. Each word and syllable he spew out of his mouth were laced with venow“You! Get back to work, or I swear I’ll have your families punished!”I stiffened at the sound of his threats, and my heart sank. The maids had been only doing their duty, but Damon’s need to control everything had escalated to a level where even their smallest mistake would cost them. I could hear them muttering apologies, their voices strained with fear, but it was clear that their pleas weren’t enough to calm him.“We’ll be more careful, Master Damon. We’ll stay on guard, we swear!” one of them pleaded.“See that you do, else you wouldn’t like what I'll do to you.” Damon’s voice boomed, followed by the unmistakable sound of footsteps. I could picture him standing there
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Desired Mate I have to do something.
CATHERINE "So, what’s the update with Kane?" Damon asked simply, but there was an edge to them, like he was waiting for something to fall into place—something that would finally give him the upper hand."That’s the reason I’m here, Damon." Zelda stepped forward, as she prepared to divulge the details.I could feel my heart beat a little faster as I strained to hear. Kane’s name again—every mention of him, every mention of the lies surrounding him, made my stomach twist in knots. What was going on with him now? Why were they all talking about him like he was a pawn in some twisted game?"The Council of Elders and the Alphas have impeached Kane," Zelda continued, her voice dripping with satisfaction. "They’ve declared him unfit to rule. The damage he’s caused is too severe for them to ignore any longer." She paused for a moment before she continued. "And so, I’m now the Queen once again. At least for the time being. I’ll serve as regent until another King is appointed."I felt the blo
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Desired Mate Let's find him.
CATHERINE I had made my decision, and there was no turning back now. I couldn’t just sit around, waiting for Damon and the others to come after me. I needed to find Kane before they did—before they could drag him back to the castle, before Zelda could sink her claws deeper into him. It was my only shot at stopping whatever plans she had for him, and I couldn’t fail.My heart raced as I moved quietly across the room, scanning every corner and every piece of furniture. I needed to find something that would give me an edge, something that could buy me enough time to slip away undetected. And then, there it was—the first aid kit. My hands trembled as I opened it, as I searched it through. I didn't see anything that could help me as I searched it thoroughly. I sifted through the contents, hoping for something useful, when I spotted a small bottle tucked away in the back—sleeping pills. I was elated, an idea obviously forming in my mind upon sight. I quickly snatched it up. This was it
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Desired Mate Who is there?!
CATHERINE As I darted through the forest, moving between trees and dodging roots, a sudden howl echoed through the air, stopping me in my tracks. My chest heaved as I tried to catch my breath and my ears strained to pinpoint the source. Then, just as I thought the silence had returned, a voice spoke."Catherine."I froze, glancing around wildly. The voice wasn’t audible in the air; it was in my head. My heart raced as I spun in a slow circle, searching for some logical explanation. Could this be another trick of Damon's?"Who’s there?" I whispered, unsure if I was losing my mind."Catherine, it’s me," the voice spoke again, soft yet commanding, reverberating inside me."Me who?" I demanded, sharply with confusion and fear."Your wolf."I stopped moving as the words settled over me like a cold shock. My wolf? I had never felt her before, never heard from her. I’d always thought... No, I had resigned myself to the belief that she didn’t exist. That I don't have a wolf. That I wasn't f
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KANECatherine had finally fallen asleep, her chest heaving as she breathed in slumber. I could feel her worry radiating off her even as she slept with the way she clung so tightly to me. Gently, I shifted her in my arms and laid her down on the couch. I smoothed a strand of hair from her face, leaned down, and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead.She might not know it, but I understood her well enough even if she tried her best not to show her worry deeply. She tried masking it not wanting to burden me. I knew her that well at least."Sleep well," I whispered. She stirred for a moment but didn’t wake.Straightening up, I made my way to the door, pausing only briefly to glance back at her peaceful, albeit tear-streaked face. The sight made my chest tighten, but I forced myself to step outside, closing the door quietly behind me. Camille was already waiting. I had nudged her earlier informing her to let us talk outside before laying Catherine off my chest."What’s the plan?" she asked
Desired Mate I'll come back for you.
CATHERINE Back in the house, Kane paced back and forth, his heavy footsteps echoing against the hardwood floors. His brows were furrowed, as he was thinking. Each time he turned, frustration radiated off him in waves. We had made sure nobody left the camp after the incident, not even Davina and her team."Damn it," Kane muttered under his breath, filled with anguish. "I can’t just stand here while those kids... while more people suffer because of me."I sat at the edge of the couch, thinking too. Camille perched beside me, her gaze bouncing between Kane and me. I knew she was struggling to piece together what she’d just learned since she had no idea how Kane's relationship with Zelda was or who Esme really was.Finally, Camille broke the silence cautiously. "Catherine, explain this to me again. From the beginning. I need to understand what’s really happening here."I drew in a deep breath before diving into details. "Esme isn’t who we thought she was. She’s one of Zelda’s pawns, sen
Desired Mate Do you know her?
CATHERINE “Esme,” I muttered. I didn't even know when the word left my lips. She was one of Zelda’s closest allies, a woman Kane and I both knew too well. Well, Kane knew her more than I did. I only got the chance to know her because of the mating ceremony which was of course, ruined.Seeing Davina’s face change into Esme’s was like being struck by lightning. My legs felt weak, and for a moment, I thought I’d collapse. The world spun as I struggled to reconcile the two faces. How could this have happened?Camille’s voice broke through my haze of disbelief. “Catherine, what’s going on? Do you know her?”I turned to my sister, my voice shaky. “She’s… she’s Esme. Zelda’s friend. I saw her when I was preparing for the mating ceremony with Kane. She was there. I… I can’t believe this.”Esme’s sly smile only added to the knot of unease in my chest. I pointed a trembling finger at her. “What are you doing here? What is the meaning of this?”Esme’s lips curled into a sly smile. “Delivering
Desired Mate A good feat.
KANEThe scent my beast picked up wasn't just a normal odouror something. It was a feeling. But I didn't have the chance to decipher what it was. Fear? Intimidation? I wasn't sure. But it was a very good feat for me nevertheless. It led me to someone because as soon as it disappeared, it returned. My wolf prowled close to the surface, growling with anticipation, urging me to act, to find the truth buried in the fear-stricken crowd. I could feel the lies hanging in the air, the deceit woven among these so-called helpers. And I so much would tear it out, root and stem, no matter the cost.“Bring them forward,” I barked thunderously, pointing to some of the people ahead. If they weren't going to talk willingly, I might as well try another method.The men I gave the orders to dragged the first suspect into the center of the clearing. It was a young medic, pale and trembling, his glasses askew on his nose. I paced in front of him like a predator.“Name,” I demanded.“D-David, sir,” the ma
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KANEThe camp was buzzing with intense activity as everyone scrambled from one place to another, trying to help the other children. I stood at the center, thinking, calculating, observing what everyone was doing. What if this whole thing they were all doing was just a facade and would probably just lead to more death? What if Zelda's minion did his job already and left? So many what ifs crossed my mind incessantly.At this point, I couldn't help but howl, a loud guttural one that evhoed through the air, demanding attention. Everyone froze, and their hands stilled, their eyes snapping to me as I stood tall, coldly glancing at them. Whatever it was, I have to figure it out.I turned to six strong men I trusted since we worked together all along. “I want every new person in this camp, everyone who wasn’t here before the outbreak, out in the clearing. Now.”The men hesitated for a beat, exchanging uneasy glances. One of them, a wiry man with greying hair, dared to ask, “Even the doctors
Desired Mate What does that mean?
AUTHOR'S POVAfter hours of treating the children and stabilizing their symptoms, one of Davina’s team members, a scientist named Dr. Elena, approached her, holding a clipboard in one hand and a phone in the other. She was the one Davina said she would reach out to earlier."I’ve analyzed the samples," Dr. Elena said briskly showing the clipboard to Davina. "It’s not smallpox, though it mimics it in many ways. It’s a viral strain, an offshoot of the Orthopoxvirus family."Davina frowned. "What does that mean? How is it similar but not the same?"Dr. Elena adjusted her glasses, explaining further. "The virus shares genetic markers with smallpox but has mutated in a way that makes it less deadly and more treatable. Its symptoms are similar, fever, rash, and fatigue. But the pustules it forms are superficial. They don’t penetrate the skin deeply like smallpox does. Technically, it’s an engineered virus, possibly accidental, but it’s much weaker."Davina narrowed her eyes. "Engineered? Me
Desired Mate Everyone, leave.
CATHERINE Things began returning to normal little by little as Davina sprang into action. She gave out instructions to the parents and volunteers who were hovering helplessly around the tent."I need everyone to leave this tent immediately," she announced strictly in a way that left the parents no choice but to obey. "If you are not directly assisting, you’re only adding to the confusion. Parents, please step outside and wait. I will provide updates as soon as I can."Reluctantly, the parents began to move out of the tents, with worry and tear-streaked faces. A few resisted at first, clinging to their sick children, but Kane’s intervention at the entrance helped to expedite the process. He stood there like a sentry glancing at them all intimidatingly.If there was anything about Kane that scares me, it was how his looks commands things. Just one look and things were already where he wanted them or how he wanted them to be without him evening snapping his fingers sometimes.Once the s
Desired Mate Gather everyone.
CATHERINE The car door swung open, and a young lady, assumed to be Davina stepped out. She was a striking woman in her late thirties, with jet-black hair that fell in soft waves around her shoulders. Her almond-shaped eyes, scanned her surroundings before they landed on the old woman who was outside already. She was dressed in practical yet stylish clothing, a fitted blazer over a patterned blouse, paired with dark jeans. One other thing, she carried herself with an air of quiet authority. That couldn't go unnoticed."Mara!" she exclaimed and hurried up the steps, pulling the old woman into a firm hug. "It’s been too long. How have you been? And why are you looking so stressed? I thought we talked about this!"Mara chuckled softly, patting Davina’s back. "Oh, Davina, you know me. Stubborn as always. But I’m managing just fine. You, on the other hand, look like you’ve been working yourself to the bone again. When will you learn to take a break?"Davina pulled back slightly, her eyes
Desired Mate The answer to the prayers.
CATHERINEThe old woman gestured for us to take a seat as she also say onto the worn wooden bench outside her modest home. She exhaled slowly, rubbing her lower back before speaking to us once again.“Like I said, you guys are lucky,” she began. “There’s a doctor named Davina coming into town today.”My heart lifted slightly, though I caught the wary glint in Kane’s eyes as he leaned forward. His imposing frame cast a long shadow over the woman.“What’s she coming to town for?” he asked, suspiciously.The old woman looked at him, unbothered by his intimidating demeanor. “She’s here for her usual round. I’m diabetic, you see, and she checks up on me every few months. A kind soul, that one. Always makes sure I’m doing all right.”Camille clasped her hands together, her face lighting up with relief. “Thank heavens! That’s exactly what we need right now. Thank you so much for telling us, ma’am.”But the woman held up her hand, stopping Camille mid-celebration. “Hold on, young lady. Davin
