Jean’s POV
The cold breeze hit my exposed skin jolting me back to life. My lashes fluttered as I tried to make sense of my environment. Those stupid maids had forgotten to shut the windows. Do they not know cold isn’t right for a pregnant lady? They are all so foolish. Sucking my teeth, I got off the bed, changing into something that would keep the cold away.
My throat felt dry, I glanced at the water jar and shook my head. A glass of warm milk would be better. Picking up the phone, I dialed the headmaid. She picked on the second ring.
“Sleepyhead! How long do I have to be on the line
Mark’s POV“My man!” Carl bellowed as he hurried towards me. I laughed heartily, pulling him into an embrace. “Damn, Carl! How long has it been?” He cackled, “ages! Thanks for picking me up man.” “Please don’t embarrass me. That is what friends are for.” His eyes washed over me. “You seem so different. Redmoon pack seems t
Kate’s POVEarly mornings at the coffee shop are the worst. They put me on the edge. You would think the entire members of the Redmoon pack can’t stay awake and need something to get by. It would have been better if the customers were the only ones I had to deal with. But my supervisor and boss, Martin, is a rogue and devil incarnate. Despite the pressure already mounting, he watches every one of us like a hawk and ends up making my already conscious self, extra conscious.“One Cappuccino and creamy doughnut please. Make it quick,” A customer hollered from one of the tables.I did an inward growl compliment of my wolf but maintained a relaxed posture. Some customers do know not when their waitresses or attendants are on a hot seat. I just served a table of five and almost mixed up their orders.Due to the number of people around and to avoid a possible stampede, we ask the customers to sit and not be in the queue while I go to write down.“Order for table twelve,” I said to Lois at t
Dame’s POV“Mate?”I scoffed at the thought of it. Why would I want to have a mate? It has never been something that I consider. Never been the type to want just one woman when there are tons of them dying to have my dick thrusting into them. When the mate bond pulled me close to Kate, I almost couldn’t believe it. I was on the verge of giving in before calling myself to order. Not happening on my watch.Even if I want a mate, it wouldn’t be someone who is so low in class. A waitress? Such a joke.But damn, Kate is breathtaking to look at. Anyone with such a flawless look should be confined as a criminal. Natural red hair! A perfect turn-on. That is something that I haven’t really come across in all of my escapades. Her oblong face matches perfectly with the hair on her head, and those green eyes amuse me with the fierceness inside them. I want to kiss those lips until the flesh no longer feels like it.My dick thumped at the thought. I had wanted her right there in that stuffy office
Kate’s POV“Will you stop staring at that phone!” Lois rebuked.I blinked softly, holding up a weak smile. “Why are you so jealous?” I teased.“I would have sworn you would never be found in this situation with the way you always dismiss anyone who shows interest in you.”I shrugged. “You can’t blame me. I am fated to be with this one.”He gave me a sorry look. “You are such a lover girl. From your words, you two spoke this morning. Why are you still expecting his call? You don’t even talk to your dad whom you have known for so long. And it's not even up to two months you met your mate.”“You said it yourself. He is my mate. You should know I will always yearn for him.”“If that is the case, I don’t think I want one. He is so obsessed that he calls you out at the oddest hours. You two should suck it up and get married already.” He snickered.I smiled tightly, picking up my drink, and burying my red face in it to avoid being noticed. It's been over a month since I and Dame became an it
Kate’s POVI am so sorry for your loss.” Nicole, our aging neighbor whispered next to me before walking away with her support cane making a thud along.The noise appears to be distracting me. I can’t seem to focus on my thoughts. Despite the space, it still seems suffocating. I need all of these people out of here to be sure I am not having a bad dream. Nightmares can be so surreal and scary. This is probably one of them. I need someone to bring me back to reality.I spoke too soon. A spiteful shove had me almost falling on my face. I turned around to see my stepsister, Jean pushing a basket of bedsheets in my face.“Mum says if you won’t be of any other use, you should get the laundry out before the service begins.” She didn't wait for me to respond before dumping it at my feet.I swallowed hard and lifted the basket with conflicted emotions. My wolf protested within me. But I feel too weak to contest anything. Stepping outside the house, my eyes caught sight of my reality. My father
Kate’s POVJudith’s words rang in my ear and it made me shiver, causing my fur to stand. I raced past the trees in the woods and it made me feel bad for causing the greens dizziness.Why in the world do I have to be the one to be married off? If this so-called man is so wealthy enough to clear our debts why didn’t she just marry Jean off to him? At least they can freely leech off him without feeling guilty.Tears laced my eyes heavily again. I have been crying nonstop, confused about where to begin. Judith might be a witch and Jean a devil, they are still the only family I have. And that house is more of mine than it is theirs.It is my late father’s legacy. What kind of daughter would I be if I could not keep it? I inhaled deeply, feeling the air caught in my lungs. My wolf appears exhausted from the endless run. I have been doing too much of that lately. Sighing in resolve, I headed back to the house to call Lois. He is the only one that I can talk to in a moment like this.As soon
Kate’s POV“I must admit, you are quite a force to reckon with,” Judith said standing behind me while I got dressed to meet with Dame.I don’t know if to take her words as a compliment or just mind my business. I chose the latter.“How did you get to meet a wealthy mate and not just any but an Alpha? Did you indulge in some kind of sorcery?” She pressed on.I should have known this conversation would lead to nowhere. I stood up and nodded in satisfaction at my appearance. Dame had gotten the dress for me during one of his random gift sessions. It looks as classy enough as the women that flock to him. It's a miracle that someone like myself is regarded as his mate.Now that I am pregnant with his child, I can’t wait to see the look on his face. He told me about the dinner just in time when I was intending to spill the news. Since we were going to meet, I decided it would be a surprise.I had almost forgotten that Judith was still waiting for me to respond to her. I smiled tightly. “I d
Kate’s POV“No! No! This can’t be happening.” I mumbled repeatedly while leaning further into the wall to stay away from this strange man who called himself Jake“Calm down.” He said again. “I am not here to hurt you, I just wanted us to talk.”But I didn’t quiet down, even though I was feeling dazed and my heart thumped rapidly. There is no way I am married to him. It took me a while for my memories to return. He looks older than I would imagine. He is probably nearing his deathbed. I can’t do this. This can’t be happening to me.Where is my damn mate when I need him? I cursed under my breath at the painful tug that pulled at my chest. My state of mind had ridden me of some memories, but that didn’t stop my heart from remembering. My wolf isn’t responding either. She must be devastated by the rejection.My noise seemed to have drawn the nurses and doctor in. Like a banshee, I kept on with the scream determined to get rid of him or anyone else planning to take me away forcefully.“Mis