Kate’s POV Touching my lips, a girlish giggle escaped my lips. How am I not angry at what happened last night? I have tried countlessly to blame it on alcohol but I couldn’t. We were both aware of what had happened. Still, it has me confused and doubtful, maybe a little ashamed. Mark is my son-in-law for goodness sake. How would I present my case to people when they find out that I might be having mushy feelings for him? “You never slept with his father, did you?” My wolf mused. “No one would know that. I was married to him after all and that is what matters.” I retorted with a pout. The kiss had my heart racing like never before. I haven’t felt like that in a long time with an actual touch. Maybe the spark did come up with Miguel. But there is something different about Mark’s. It was subtle and needy. Like he had been aching for that moment for a long time. Is there a possibility that he has a crush on me? The thought of it made me blush. That would be quite interesting. Still,
Dame’s POV My wolf practically collapsed as soon as I returned to the room. I have overworked it and now it is revolting against me. Throwing myself to the foot of the bed, I grabbed the remaining bottle of whiskey and chugged it down my throat. The space suddenly felt suffocating like it was closing up on me. These past nights have been quite tormenting. I find myself waking up and yelling at the top of my voice in frustration. How did I get here? The people who I put my trust in played me like that. That company is mine, everything put together was from my sweat. And people like Kate and Lance are suddenly at the top of the chain leaving me to scrub their dirt. That is ridiculous. Ruffling my hair, I winced at the ache that lingered in my head. I am not going to back down without a fight. After all, I still have shares in the company and there would definitely be some loyalists who want nothing to do with Kate that I can call around to get me back my spot. I blame Lance for urging
Kate’s POV I stared long at the glass feeling like a child with all of the mouthwatery pastries that were on display. A small smile played on my lips as I thought about Mark. He would definitely like it. We can get to eat it together while he paints or just enjoy it and the night. My head felt light taking a walk down the beach. I needed the time to myself to shed off the burdens weighing me down. Dame must be losing his mind with everything happening all at once. I heard his assistant also left him to take the side of Beta Lance. Knowing that different people got to escape the tyranny of Dame as a result of my actions made me feel a bit better. “What do you intend to do now that there is no one to chase?” My wolf asked. A slow exhale escaped my lips. What else is there to do than get a life for myself? The obligation year I have to spend with Mark under the same roof is coming to a close in less than four months. I am just glad we could move past our differences. “Who knows if a
Mark’s POV The door slammed made me raise my head to see who was moving around so early. I caught sight of Kate dragging her luggage out towards the car. It surprised me. I was hoping to talk to her again this morning after the awkward exchange we had last night. She wasn’t that responsive when I spoke to her about Rayna. Seeing her with a bag out of the blue is quite worrisome. Dropping off my palette and paintbrush, I hurried towards her. “Where are you headed?” I inquired. She didn’t respond and tossed the bag into the backseat. “Kate, I am talking to you.” “Excuse you?” She retorted. “Where are you going all of a sudden? Is this about last night?” I asked. She stared at me as if confused. “What about last night?” I gulped, seeking my wolf out for help. “You know what I am talking about. I guess there is this misunderstanding between us and I need to clear it out. You were a bit strange last night.” Kate stared for a moment before letting out a scoff. “Yeah, I get it.
Kate’s POV“Have you lost your mind?” Lois screamed at me. His eyes darted back and forth between me and my luggage. “Tell me something, what was your plan?” I blinked guiltily turning my face away. The plan after realizing I was nowhere close to Mark’s consideration was to travel down to the Diamond pack and meet with Miguel. Every action I planned to take was to make him feel regretful for thinking so highly of himself. Getting to talk to him again this morning and hearing the words leaving his mouth. It is worse that he refuses to acknowledge the kiss. I had driven
Kate’s POV“The least you could have done was send me a text. Don’t you think you are being unfair towards me?” Miguel ranted on the other end, he sounded angry. I stared at the phone screen, thankful that I didn’t have to face him to tell the lie in my head. Placing the phone on speaker, I put it down on the table. “I am sorry, Alpha Miguel. I must have been drunk that night and just expressed recklessly.” He let out a slight exhale. “If you would
Kate’s POV“Oh, goodness!” I lamented rubbing at my forehead. “Is there something that I did to the Gruett family to deserve all these sudden visits?” Dame hissed spitefully as slammed the file in his hand on the table. “What the fuck is this, bitch!” He screeched. To think a few weeks ago he was all over me and acting like he might lose his life if I do not pay him attention. “I would advise you to watch your mouth or you will have more anger insi
Kate’s POVNo one was in the house when I arrived. The first thing I did was let out a loud sigh of relief. Driving back home had been a mental task. I tried not to overthink my reaction. Lois had sided with Karen insisting I return home and stop running from every problem I encounter. After sitting for a long time in the room yielding nothing but lazy fat. Running in the woods seemed like the best option. My wolf howled in excitement as soon as she felt the grass. Trying not to think about anything, I ran as fast as my legs could carry letting the evening air calm me. Thoughts of the day returned for me to rummage on. I erased anything that had to do with Dame, he doesn’t deserve the space in my head. At the same time, I can’t help but feel some type of way concerning his acceptance of the new position without blowing the roof off. “He knows there is nothing else he can do right now. Which I think is smart that he has accepted his fate.” My wolf mused.I grunted in agreement. That
Mark’s POVMy strength was thinning out as I kept going like I was on some sort of hunt. I have been running for miles now and I can’t even tell how long it's been out of here. My wolf whined in pain, no longer interested in my persistence. I would love to stop, but my head isn’t in the right state and I just want to keep going until there is a possible chance of me passing out. I still do not know what to do with Davina. Her situation makes me keep thinking about how gullible I might have been towards her and I am more angry at Carl for continuously beating around the bush. If he had just told me straight up the many reasons he doubted her stay in the house. Instead, he was acting like the world would crash down on him if he said something. My wolf snickered. “Would you have accepted his words for it? Just admit that you are obsessed with looking after Davina.” I swallowed hard, halting in my steps. I felt dizzy at the blood that rushed through my head. It’s hard to explain why I
Mark’s POVThe content of the file made my head swirl continuously. You think you know someone only to realize you know nothing at all. I don’t know which I would have preferred to be kept in the dark about Davina’s true tales or to know about them. I had kept the file away from me for an entire week before I could summon the courage to open it. Maybe because I knew I was going to find something that would incriminate her. Now that I have read through the entire content, I am vividly mad that she took me for a ride. It would have been better if she lied just about her divorce. One would understand her desperation to be away from the guy. I shut my eyes tightly, hitting my head against the chair. What am I supposed to do?“You know exactly what to do, Mark. Stop asking questions like you aren’t aware of how much risk this could bring to your life and business. Are you just going to let her move around freely despite everything that you have just discovered?” My wolf sounded displeased
Kate’s POVWho would have thought meeting with Charlotte would yield so much? I was expecting a fight and also to just put an end to the bullshit Charles intended threatening me at every chance they get. We aren’t children, so it makes no sense to keep doing stupid things. “And who says adults aren’t allowed to be stupid?” My wolf queried. “You know exactly what I am talking about.” I retorted. She grumbled in response. I wasn’t surprised when I got home to find Karen and Bianca at the house working on a dress. They could have done that at the store, instead for the sake of hearing a gossip, they came all the way home. “Spill it already.” Karen blurted unable to remain patient. Bianca looked up at me. “Is your hair still intact? I bought glue just in case you might need it.” She said with a calm expression you would think she is really looking out for me.” “Go to hell.” I retorted, taking off my shoes and joining them on the rug with my arms spread out like my life had been gutt
Kate’s POVI shouldn’t be here. I should not be found in this fucking space! But here I am. When would I really get over this moment that keeps revolving around Charles? It’s as if I am glued to keep doing things that I would regret. Here I am seated with Charlotte trying to discuss why I am with her intended man. I actually accepted this invitation because I am thoroughly bored and I could do with the entertainment. Karen is waiting back home to hear what we have been discussing. “Why are we seated here Charlotte? I have a lot of work to do. Coming out here is taking too much time out of my schedule already.” “Is that so? Because from the way you gallivant around town with Charles, you don’t seem too busy.” She replied. I chuckled at her words. “Really? Are you keeping tabs on every one of his moves? Shouldn’t you be exhausted at this point? Constantly chasing after a man who doesn’t pay much attention to you is not a good trait for a woman who prides herself so high. Or wait, is
Mark’s POV“Is this some sort of a joke, Mark?” Clara questioned. I sniffed, adjusting myself on the chair while Carl spread his legs out going all serious on his sketchbook. I hate it when he leaves me to deal with my mess in cases like this when he really should be helping me out. But then, I brought this upon myself. I didn’t realize a sudden meet-up would be required just because I mentioned to Clara that she would need to offer Davina a bit of help in her career line. We have been at it for almost three days which is quite draining. I thought it was just a one-call thing and that would be it. Now Davina would think that I was just bluffing to her. Clara has been a major part of Carl’s career and life since our college days and pops up in mine once in a while. Being a designer who mixes art with fashion, she made sure to keep Carl close even when we weren’t all a big deal yet. Our communication isn’t every time because of her busy schedule. Always flying around packs. We also de
Mark’s POVI yawned recklessly as the hunger hit me a bit more. This is part of the disadvantage of not eating on time. I didn’t even know when I fell asleep. It was a long day. Only for me to wake up in the middle of the night feeling super hungry. I thought it was morning when my eyes were wide open. But it turned out to be just a bit past twelve. Dragging my feet down the stairs with its light, I was about to turn towards the kitchen when I heard someone sobbing. My ears perked at the sound. Who could it be? Using my nose to sniff out the person’s scent and ear to fish out the location of the sound since there was no light on. I was shocked to find Davina seated on the floor with her arms wrapped around her. The first thing I did was to put on the light before I sat next to her to ask what was happening. Seeing her face clearly, I felt sad for her. Her eyes were swollen from the constant tears. “Are you alright, Davina? Why are you crying?” I asked, caressing her back slowly. S
Mark’s POVMy legs didn’t seem to have an actual life in them as I kept dragging them around the room. These boys can be so annoying when it comes to putting them to work. They had no business in hurting Davina’s ex-husband. He was just supposed to be arrested, read the charges against him, and locked up for good. But they just had to shoot at him. Chances are his legs will never be the same again. “Why are you feeling so restless? It’s not as if you went to shoot the dude yourself.” Carl stated in his nonchalant tone. I wouldn’t expect him to understand my dilemma since he is so hellbent on hating Davina and everything around her. Just when I was about to give me a piece of my mind, the door opened letting in Davina. I gulped hard, blinking slowly at her. She had this strange expression on her face that had me worried already. “What was that you were telling me on the phone, Mark?” She asked coolly. I exhaled a shaky breath. “Davina, the thing is….” “Your ex-husband was shot.” C
Kate’s POVMy soul left my body for real as the pain sizzled through my scalp the first thing that came to my thoughts was that I was finally getting caught by one of Charles's women. My friends already stood up with their wolves on the surface, only for my eyes to meet with the assailant and it appears she got the wrong person. The lady dropped my hair like it scaled her hands as she gasped loudly with a hand to her mouth. “Oh my goodness! Miss, I am so sorry. I thought you were the lady I was searching for. She has red hair just like yours and came in here.” What! To think I just lost a lot of blood right now thinking my life has finally reached its end. Just then the lady she was looking for indeed ran out of the restaurant. My assailant didn’t even bother to wait to find out if I forgave her or not before she bolted after her victim. Even in my state I already feel sorry for the red-haired lady. Because unless she gets saved by a miracle. She wouldn’t be getting out of that cl
Kate’s POV“Get out of my way!” I stated firmly to Charles. Charles remained standing in between me and my car door. “No, I am not moving an inch until you tell me what this nonsense is about. Why do you keep avoiding my calls?” “And you think showing up at my house without keeping me informed is not a dumb attitude?” I questioned. “At least I stayed away from the office.” I gasped in disbelief. “Really? And you think that is enough reason to keep bugging me?” Charles cursed under his breath. “I am not bugging you, Kate. All I am saying is that you should address this issue like an adult. We started out this closeness between us because we could talk about whatever it is that burdens us. I have bared myself open to you many times, Kate. When you ignore me, it drives me crazy. I don’t get to concentrate or focus on something that I enjoy. I end up just messing things up and that is not a nice attitude to have. Please relieve me of the shackles. I thought we were cool a week back.