Kate’s POV
Tears rolled down my face uncontrollably as I watched the funeral procession of Jean from afar. It was just Judith all by herself with Jean’s urn in her hand by the beach. Must be quite a sad life to have no one to lean on in this time of need. I would have loved to join her, but no one asked me.
To an extent I might be losing my mind, considering how I had followed Judith all the way from the hospital down here. I just couldn’t turn my back on her. Maybe it was the last words she said to me or doing what my dad would have expected of me.
“I can’t believe Dame is
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
Dame’s POVLance stormed into the office with Quadrick peeping behind him like a coward.“What the hell is this, Alpha Dame?” Lance gritted, tossing a tablet at me. “Why exactly are you in the tabloids?”I rubbed at my aching forehead slowly. I have had a wild couple of days and the last thing I need is anyone yelling at me. Especially now that my wolf has refused to align with me.“Don’t forget your place, Lance. Stop yelling at me. And shouldn’t Quadrick be the one to answer the question of why I am in the tabloids?” I retorted.Quadrick finally stepped out of his hiding place and tapped on the tablet. The video playing was the one from the rejection party I had held on behalf of Kate. I had totally forgotten about it.“Oh. I didn’t realize it would get out so quickly. So what’s trending? Me? That’s impressive.” I grinned.Lance didn’t look any pleased with my response. “You can go back to your desk, Quadrick.” He instructed, before turning back to me. “Tell me something, what kind
Kate’s POVTears rolled down my face uncontrollably as I watched the funeral procession of Jean from afar. It was just Judith all by herself with Jean’s urn in her hand by the beach. Must be quite a sad life to have no one to lean on in this time of need. I would have loved to join her, but no one asked me. To an extent I might be losing my mind, considering how I had followed Judith all the way from the hospital down here. I just couldn’t turn my back on her. Maybe it was the last words she said to me or doing what my dad would have expected of me. “I can’t believe Dame is
Dame’s POVThe yell outside the door had me awake with a migraine bursting up my head. My wolf growled as the noise got closer. Who the hell are those constituting nuisance so early in the day? Struggling out of bed, i bumped my feet into the lady lying on her chest next to me. Another laid recklessly on the couch. A pleased smile spread through my face, last night was wild. I naturally wouldn’t bring them back to the house but I couldn’t help it. Not after that stupid Jean was stressing me out with her whines. It seems she takes solace in stressing me out and nagging me. “What the hell?” I cursed out when the ruckus behind the door didn’t stop. Getting up and heading towards the door, my nose was almost reconstructed from the violent opening of the door. “There he is, the bloody bastard!” Judith screeched pushing back the guards who tried to stop her and throwing her shoe at me. “Have you lost your mind, Judith? How dare you barge into my space like this?” I questioned. “Are yo
Kate’s POV“Won’t it be nice to have some cold beer to support this game? My mind is on the verge of bursting.” Karen whined for the umpteenth time since we started playing Jenga. I already warned her it would take a toll on her thought process but she refused. Now I am at the tail end of listening to her yaps. “Can you stop being such a child, Karen? Don’t forget that I warned you about this game. You just never listen to me. I have had a long day and now I have to deal with your whining.”
Jean’s POVGoosebumps laced my skin at every slight stretch in my back. I dialed Dame again and he wasn’t responding. Tears rolled down my eyes as the pain hit again. Just this once, can he at least pretend that things are right between us? He never responds to anything that has to do with me. Even if I am the world’s biggest scum, I still don’t deserve to be treated like this. I thought we were getting close after he took my advice on how to deal with Kate. The minute things went sideways and didn’t work out he blamed me for it. I should have just listened to my mum and stayed with her. Instead of coming here to find a man that wants nothing to do with me.
Author’s POV Lance inhaled deeply as his hand touched the doorknob. He shouldn’t be here, it’s against his values. However, the past few days have turned out to be a form of self-reflection on whether he is truly the person he claims to be. It's all his father’s fault. Even if he wanted to remain unshaken in his values, he should have avoided debts at all costs. Sitting with Dame again isn’t part of his life decision. But he has been thrown a curveball and coming to the one person he should run from is his nemesis. Sighing again, he eventually opened the door.
Kate’s POV“What do you mean we should borrow funds for the upcoming projects? What happened to the reserved funds?” I questioned. There shouldn’t be a need to license guns. One should be able to make a purchase and use it. I keep forgetting that Dame works in the same space as I do. I want to break his bones to pieces. Would have been better if he kept his distance and had the decency to feel guilty about everything he did. But as it stands karma is friends with him and wouldn’t do anything to make him pay. I try my best to ignore him, but he always finds a way to get to m
Kate’s POV“Mark, where are we headed?” I asked as he turned on the car ignition. He beamed brightly at me. “Why don’t you just enjoy the ride?” He suggested. I didn’t exactly have much strength to talk, so I did as told and enjoyed the cold night air that swished as we drove past the free road. I had hoped no one would go over and above to celebrate my birthday. Now I feel pretty bad for running out on the people who have nothing but love for me in their hearts.
Mark’s POVThe rest of the road trip went on with no hassle and we had premium fun. Kate became freer and I got to understand her more. Returning to our reality felt like a pain in the ass. I chuffed in my wolf form as I jumped past a large rock that had missed my eye. These past few weeks have been nothing but fun. Catching up with friends and laughing together. However, that didn’t erase the fact that my days here in the Redmoon pack were numbered. Marilyn already put in a memo informing the company boards back home that I would be returning. The courage would have left me if Kate hadn’t insisted that I return home just so we could have a clear vision of our feelings.
Kate’s POVI didn’t find Mark until noon. I almost had the feeling he was intentionally keeping away from me. But he had only gone hiking with Lois and Carl. Wouldn’t have been bothered even if he had truly been avoiding me. I was determined to clear the misunderstanding and move on. “Hey,” I mumbled next to him just as he settled by the bar for a drink. Mark chuckled lightly. “Here I was thinking you would avoid me the whole day.” “Really?”