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CATHERINE The moment I opened my eyes, the dull ache in my head turned into sharp pain. My whole body protested as I tried to sit up. The surface beneath me was hard, like an old wooden bed, and the air smelled faintly of damp earth and dust. Where was I?Everything around me was dim, and as my vision slowly adjusted, I took in the surroundings. It was a small, shabby room with cracked walls and an unkempt floor. It didn’t look like anywhere in the castle. My heart skipped a beat.I swung my legs to the side, trying to get up, but I felt dizzy, and my legs buckled beneath me. Just as I was about to hit the ground, strong arms caught me mid-fall.“Easy there,” a familiar voice said softly.My gaze snapped upward, and I froze. Damon.He was calm, almost tender, as he steadied me and helped me sit back on the edge of the bed.“How are you feeling?” he asked, crouching in front of me so we were eye level.For a moment, I didn’t say anything. My throat felt dry, and my mind was racing, tr
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CATHERINE The door creaked open, and I tensed, gripping the crude, rusted sharp hook I’d found behind the bed. There was no way I was going to sit down comfortably without doing anything. Since he wasn't going to let me go, I might as well do well to escape. Damon walked in, carrying a plate of food and a glass of water. He looked so calm, almost unnervingly so, as he approached. “You need to eat, Catherine,” he said, setting the plate on a small, wobbly table near the bed. “You’ve been relying on nothing but those solutions and drugs to keep you alive while you were unconscious. This is real food. You need your strength.” I didn’t respond. I fixed my eyes on the far wall. My heart was pounding so loudly I was certain he could hear it, but I kept my grip firm on the hook, hidden beneath the loose folds of my dress. “Catherine,” Damon repeated, almost pleading. “Look at me.” Slowly, I turned my head, flashing him a cold and unyielding glare as much as I could muster. “I don’t
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CATHERINE The night had been restless. Sleep was a distant memory, chased away by the lingering ache of Kane’s absence. Every rustle of the wind, every crackling of the fire outside the tent, made me wonder where he was and if he was safe.I sat on the edge of the cot, staring at my hands when Camille suddenly rushed in, looking all antsy like something terrible had just happened. In her hand was the small, battered phone Kane had left behind, the phone which was used to communicate with us. It chimed again and I noticed a faint glow of the screen illuminating her fingers.“Catherine,” she called out to me, looking so serious. “There’s a message.”My heart leaped into my throat. “From Kane?”She nodded and handed me the phone. My fingers trembled as I swiped at the screen, revealing a simple yet piercing message:“Meet me at the quiet garden just outside the town’s border. I miss you so much. Kane.”My stomach twisted. K
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CATHERINE When I opened my eyes, the first thing I noticed was the silence. The camp, usually humming with activity, felt oddly subdued. Stretching out on the bed, I instinctively reached for Kane, but the space beside me was cold. My heart sank.I sat up, scanning the room. His cloak was gone, as were his boots. Panic surged through me.“Camille!” I called out in a bit of a yell.The door creaked open, and Camille appeared, looking all cautious. “You’re awake.”“Where is Kane?” I demanded, swinging my legs over the side of the bed. “Don’t tell me he left.”Camille hesitated, her hands fidgeting. That was all the confirmation I needed.“He did, didn’t he?” My voice cracked. Anger bubbled in my chest, together with a sense of betrayal. “And he didn’t even have the decency to tell me? To say goodbye?”“Catherine—”I cut her off, pacing the small room. “How could he do this? After everything, he just leaves? What if something happens to him?”Camille stepped forward, raising g her hand
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KANEThe silence in the dungeon stretched, broken only by the occasional drip of water echoing from somewhere in the darkness. I leaned back against the cold, damp wall, thinking about methods and strategies as well as the possibilities that came with them. Zelda might think she’d won, but she underestimated me.The burglary creaked slightly, catching my attention. I sat up, my senses sharpening. Footsteps echoed down the corridor. The guards wouldn’t be walking down here for no good reason, and Zelda never treaded anywhere without making an announcement of her presence.I focused my ear to listen to whose footstep it was but before I could, the shadow that appeared before my cell brought a faint smirk to my lips.“Durmas,” I said quietly. “Took you long enough.”Durmas glanced over his shoulder before stepping closer, his face serious. “Kane,” he whispered, his voice barely audible over the burning torches. “I thought they might have beaten the fight out of you, but you look... surp
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KANEIt didn't take long after I stepped out of Durmas’s chambers when I saw her—Zelda. She was standing in the center of the corridor, flanked by her entourage of loyalists. Her posture was regal, but I could see the malice dancing in her eyes. She walked toward me with a disarming smile, her hands folded delicately in front of her.“Ah, my son,” she said in a honey coated voice. “You’ve finally returned home. I was starting to worry about you.”I stopped in my tracks, fixing her with a hard stare. “Cut the act, Zelda.”Her smile faltered, the saccharine sweetness fading just slightly. “Act? What do you mean?”I stepped closer, closing the gap between us. “Spare me the pretense. I’d rather deal with the real you—the scheming, conniving woman I know you to be. At least then, I know what I’m up against.”A bit of irritation crossed her face, but she quickly masked it with a soft laugh. Behind her were the people she had brought with her, guards, attendants, and advisors. They bowed th
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KANEThe journey to the castle was grueling. Night had fallen, and the cold wind howled through the space as I drove past. I kept my senses sharp and my ears tuned to every sound around me. It was dark, no doubt creatures lurked around, some more dangerous than others.After a while, I paused my journey when I was about to get to the border. I can't just get in blindly. Suddenly, a snap echoed to my right and I would down the car window. My hand instinctively reached for my dagger, holding it tightly in my palm."Come out," I growled into the darkness.For a moment, there was silence. Then, from the shadows, a man stumbled forward, his clothes torn and his face pale with fear. His hands were raised in surrender."Please," he croaked, collapsing to his knees. "Don’t kill me. I mean no harm."I alighted cautiously, keeping my weapon ready. "Who are you? What are you doing here? It's fucking cold and dry out here.""My name’s Garret," he said, trembling. "I’m from the city. I was traveli
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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
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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
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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
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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
