Mark’s POV
What would have been the odds three years ago if I was told patience would be something I had to learn the hard way? I never did much work to love anyone. Just thought it didn’t require too much and gift buying was enough. However, getting on with Kate has made me realize I have to do beyond buying her gifts or taking her out to eat.
She needs to see that I mean everything I tell her from every little action I put out. To think I had to learn this from loose-headed Karen. I must have been a lost cause. Humming to myself as I flipped the pancake in the pan, I smiled to myself at the detailed breakfast. I went all out just so she wouldn’t give an excuse for not wanting to eat something
Kate’s POV“A bouquet?” My wolf noted before I did. A small smile tugged at my lips as I got closer to the table wondering who would have sent such beautiful flowers and a chocolate box to me. I had a guess it might be Mark. I snatched it from the table hopefully and the hopes were dashed immediately i read the note from the sender. Sucking my teeth, I tossed the flowers into the trash can and was about to do the same with the chocolate box when Karen yelled out to me. “Wait!”
Kate’s POVRelaxing in a bathtub is the best feeling ever if I am asked. After running through the woods for a while, I thought to reward myself with a nice bath. Then I will settle on the couch with enough junk and binge-watch movies with Karen. That is the life. Mark went to Carl for the night. So it’s just us girls. I spent enough time in the bath before stepping out of it to get dressed. While at it Karen walked in without knocking. “I could have been naked you know?” I said.
Kate’s POVLois was wrong. It wasn’t gone, nothing changed despite the several calls he made for the post to be brought down and reported. I was shocked when I arrived at the office the next day and everyone had something to say about me. Some bloggers even came by to hear my side of the story. Those fucktards! I didn’t know when my claws erupted from my nails to sink into one of the ladies talking about me in the elevator. If not for Karen who remained relaxed surprisingly through it all and held me down. Definitely, they don’t recognize me. If not they wouldn’t be talking trash about me in my presence. One was most annoying, saying she was certain I had given Alpha Dame a love po
Kate’s POV“Why is she here?” I questioned Lois. Judith had been invited to the office without any prior notice and I don’t think I appreciate the gesture. Lois sat up and cleared his throat. “I tried to bring the videos down, but it had circulated quite much. That is not to say I won’t get around it. But we need to make sure another video isn’t made. So I invited her over for you both to come to a compromise or we have her sued.” Judith cackled dryly. “You are going to sue me? How do you intend to do that when the entire public is supporting me? Thi
Mark’s POV“Want to go for a ride?” I offered Kate, sitting next to her on the bed. She looked up from her tablet and held her signature smile that brightened up her face. “Why are you interested in leaving your painting to take me on a ride?” Pushing her loose hair straight backward, I shrugged. “I just feel like these past few days have been tough on you. And I am jealous that everyone got to be there for you and not me.” I didn’t bother to hide my pettiness. My wolf chuffed in mockery. I ignored him. Kate chuckled, covering her mouth. “Are you being serious?” I feigned a pout. “Do I look like I am joking? I really want to go out with you and if you refuse me, it will only mean that you would prefer the others' help and not mine.” “Mark, come on don’t be like that. You have done your best to be here for me. I will never ask more of you.” “Is that so? So what do you say to me wanting to be of actual help?” She thinned her lips like she was struggling to hold back her laughter.
Kate’s POV“What is this?” I asked Lois. Lois sighed heavily and replied. “I have no idea Kate.” “I thought we already had this resolved,” I said as I stared intently at the screen again hoping it might pop or something. “I thought so too. Judith is quite adamant about getting at you.” “You think she was the one who went ahead t
Kate’s POVKaren dumped herself into the chair opposite me letting out a loud tired sigh. She mumbled something unclear to herself and backed it up with a hiss. Her wolf was growling immensely too. “Okay, before the tsunami sets loose. What is the matter?” I asked. “I am going to commit murder and admit to my crimes. James is driving me to the edge with his demands.” “What do you mean?”
Kate’s POVI blinked rapidly trying to process the words while the people around whispered to themselves. The ground underneath me swirled. I want to scream and question whoever cares to hear me why any sane person would do this to my car. My heart thumped painfully and my feet went numb. I tried to breathe but ended up gasping hard for it. “Kate?” Karen called out. She had her hand on my shoulder but it felt quite faint. “Take a deep breath. I have just called Mark. He would be here now.” My words followed each other in a stutter. “I…I can’t. W…wh
Mark’s POV“Have you gone nuts?” Carl blurted, spitting out his beer. I readjusted myself on the chair, crossing my legs as I put the beer down. I should have kept my big mouth shut. But I just couldn’t resist the urge to talk to someone about my predicament with Davina. I am still very doubtful about my decision to let her live in my house. “Can you stop being so aggressive with your words?” I cautioned with a hiss. He flared his nose at me with a displeased
Mark’s POVMy legs moved faster than my thoughts did as I pulled Davina further into the office. She had fresh bruises on her face and bandage around her head and arm. “What happened to you? Why are you in this state? Did you get into an accident?” I asked, staring in disbelief. “I….” She was about to talk when I remembered my manners and guided her towards the couch. Snatching a sealed bottle of water off the table and opening it for her to drink. The damage on her face looked like a personal hit. Davina coughed out a little, prompting me to caress her back slightly. “It’s okay, sorry. You will be fine. Just take your time.” I mumbled.We sat in silence for a while before she broke out into tears, which got me worried. The fear of her face tearing apart further because of the tears.“I am sorry, Mark.” She sobbed. I furrowed my brows in confusion. “You are sorry? For what? Why would you be sorry to me when you are the one in this state?” She sniffled, wiping off the tears. “Som
Mark’s POV“So what are you saying, Kate?” I asked, tapping my phone on the table slowly. “Does this mean I was right all along?” She ruffled her hair about three times in a second. I can sense her frustration, but I need and deserve an explanation too. “Mark, please. Just hear me out. As I mentioned before, he is a business associate. We joined hands on the current project the company is working on. We went on friendly outings and he expressed himself to me which I turned down. But he is quite persistent and insists on doing what it takes to make me his.” &ldqu
Kate’s POVAlcohol they say is bad for the body, to me, it is going to be the death of me. I struggled with my wolf to get the run in. But I couldn’t I had too much to drink. We had visited Lois cafe to try out the new beer he was adding to his menu. It turned out to be of great taste since it was free, Karen and I like greedy dwarfs almost choked on it. Was it fun? Yes. Would I go again if there is a chance? Yes. Life is fun when you keep pushing yourself to your death. But my wolf didn’t seem to agree with that as I opened up my mouth and poured out the remaining content in my belly into the dry leaves. I cursed at the awful taste at the back of my tongue. Feeling lightheaded I quickly heade
Kate’s POV“Kate!” Karen screamed from her room while I was still struggling to be awake and ready for work. I yawned loudly, ruffling my hair. “What is it, Karen? Why are you so hyped?” I questioned, sniffing. She put her phone to my face. “Check this out!” It felt like fog on my face, I had to push the phone backward, scratch my eyes, and eventually make my eyes bigger before I got a clear view of it. A loud gasp escaped my mouth causing Karen to stagg
Mark’s POV“Hey Mark!” Davina cooed from the other end into the receiver. I jumped past a fallen tree panting heavily. “Hi, Davina. How are you today?” “I am fine. Oh, are you running right now?” She asked the obvious. Isn’t my panting enough to tell that is the case?“Yes, wanted to get my steps in for the night.”“That is nice. I wanted to thank you again for the other day.” “You don’t have to keep doing that Davina. We are friends after all. How is the house hunting?” My question seemed to excite her as the words took another turn. “I found an amazing house penthouse today. It’s incredible. The view is lovely.” “A penthouse? Isn’t that on the high side?” I asked halting in my steps. “Not really. This one is actually really cheap goes for about ten thousand a month so I paid for two years.” “Hmmn, that’s nice..” She raised her tone up a notch again. “It really is. Imagine the number of pictures I would get to take to style my clients.” “But two years locked down rent payme
Kate’s POV“I am so exhausted!” Bianca whined throwing herself onto the couch. I chuckled, chewing on popcorn “Sorry, Karen has almost worked you thin.” She raised herself to look at me. “I have no idea how she does it always so determined to expend herself on a job. I wish I had half of her strength.” I smiled glancing at Karen who seemed to be so engrossed with the dress she was working on. I have seen just how much work she puts in and one can tell it
Mark’s POV“Are you sure that isn’t too much money?” My wolf asked as I wrote the check. I stared at the amount again and pouted. “No, I think it is just enough. I can afford it. So it is only right that I give it as much as I can. This will help her get started as she wants. She will never have to think about how to survive anymore instead it will be more about the many things she can now indulge in to make things better for herself.” He went quiet and that made me unsettled a little bit. It is just half a million dollars. It wouldn’t even feel like I took such an amount from my account. This shouldn’t be considered too much from someone like me. I just hope she won’t think it is too small. “Yo, my man!” Carl busted into the study like the noisemaker that he is. I rubbed my forehead, regretting the decision to go out with him. I should have requested that we head out in separate cars. Miguel is hosting a ball, which is a usual event at the packhouse every year. I never used to at
Kate’s POV“Do you think Charles might be in love with you?” My wolf asked.I stirred my coffee, looking out the window with swollen eyes I shrugged because I was really not aware of anything much going on with him. If he is in love with me that means trouble, what am I supposed to do with the affection? I already have enough from Mark. This wasn’t what I intended. Having Charles's father come beg me for his son seems ridiculous to me. They should have just left me to myself and accepted that things weren’t going to ever work out between us.I sighed heavily staring down at the now cold coffee. Is this what Karen and Lois meant when they said I would be stuck in a pool? Because it does feel like a pool. I couldn’t sleep a wink last night after Donald came to visit me at the office. It was more draining that I couldn’t talk about it to Karen just yet. She being the crazy girl would laugh at me and leave my soul hanging. I do not know how long it would take for things to die down.Right