Kate’s POV
My wolf howled into the night as I ran like someone running to protect her life. The series event a day before had me losing sleep. I can’t seem to concentrate on anything. All I wanted was to have a word with the suspects. I doubted Judith before but from the look of things. It would only be smart to ask her the necessary questions. Maybe I underestimated her and she is enjoying the game of being anonymous.
After running for a while. I returned to the house, Mark was in the kitchen making toast.
“Wow, someone woke up quite hungry. It’s barely morning yet.” I sai
Mark’s POVI stared at my work with pride. The painting looked like a masterpiece. I do not enjoy blowing my horns or feeling too prideful, but there is no other way to express this except to say I did a good job. It’s large and overwhelming. But I eventually finished it. Handing it over to the owner almost feels painful. I dedicated too much time to it. “The time isn’t what matters. What does is that it came out beautifully.” My wolf mused. Nodding my head in approval, I patted the painting one more time as it got ready to be moved. My phone rang as the truck drove off.
Mark’s POVI should learn the art of not getting too carried away in whatever situation I find myself in. If I wasn’t so comfortable, I could have avoided this situation of sitting across a table with Rayna in a coffee shop. Stupid Carl wouldn’t even let me process it before teasing and sending dumb emojis to me. It took a while before I let myself get persuaded by Rayna’s invitation to sit with her for a while. Everything about her reeks of trouble. I have never had an ex as persistent as she is. The strange smile was plastered to her face as if she had some hidden agenda that was yet to occur to me. “Rayna, what do you have to say to me? I have my day planned out already.” I broke the silence as it was becoming draining.She cleared her throat, sitting up. “I miss you, Mark.” My first instinct was to walk out on her. But my gentleman aura wouldn’t let me behave in such a manner. So I held up a stern frown staring at her blankly. “I believe, you didn’t make me leave my friend by h
Kate’s POVThe meeting isn’t exactly going as desired. My eyes kept staring intently at each of them as if there might be a chance of me figuring out the one who had been messing with my peace of mind. It has become so tasking lately to get a good sleep. Every time I shut my eyes I am plagued by the bloody sight of my car. I had to ask for the car's color to be changed. Can’t risk having consistent fallback because of it. And there was Dame who sat like he owned the rest of us. He had come late to the meeting and for the life of me wouldn’t stop blabbing like he knew more than everyone seated. Could he be the one? Dame has many reasons as to why he could be the one threatening me. He wants his company so bad and hates that I am the one running it. To think a full-grown adult like him can’t be rid of pettiness. He reeks of it so hard, I wonder how anyone ever finds him attractive. My wolf howled in agreement. If there is one thing I wish so badly for, it is to have him ripped apart a
Kate’s POVFrom office to the jail. I should write a story of my life that depicts it. It’s not like I am much of a writer, but the rage that swells inside me should be enough motivation to pen some shattering words enough to break a soul apart. But you only break souls when the receiving party has one. The bastard that I intend to deal with doesn’t have one. I would have to find a better way, probably dark magic to bring him to his knees. Because nothing physical is working. “You are fuming.” My wolf mentioned the obvious like I do not know already. Here I am tucked away in a smelly four-wall that almost feels like it would close up on me because I missed the one I desired to hurt so badly. The vase I had thrown missed Dame as the target and went to hit the poor girl. Dame took the chance to call his guards on me and here I am. If it was Dame I would pray he never survives it. But for the lady who knows nothing about the beef between me and the stupid dude. I want her to be back o
Kate’s POVLois was the one who came to bail me out. I couldn’t express myself as I wanted to because of how cold his face looked. So I waited patiently until he drove me home. Karen and Mark, including Carl, were waiting for me at the house. Karen ran towards me, asking a series of questions about what happened. All I could do was nod slowly. “Lois?” I called out to him. He halted in his pacing. “How many times Kate?” His voice sounded gruff and unfriendly. “How many fucking times did I tell you to stay the hell away from Dame? Didn’t I tell you he would only land you in a heap of trouble if you keep letting him get to you? Do you know what would have become of you if that lady had been injured beyond that? She is the daughter of an elder. If he wasn’t so lenient, Dame would have used that opportunity to get rid of you for good. How can you be so dumb?” “Lois!” I barked. “Don’t you ever speak to me like that again? You are not the one who has to do with sleepless nights. I am. Di
Mark’s POVI felt quite bad talking to Kate the way I did yesterday. It even kept me awake. But then it would be silly of us to not speak the truth to her. I haven’t known Lois for long, but I can attest to it that he is a good one to have as a friend. Cool-headed and loving. At some point, I felt jealous of his affection towards Kate and thought he might have a hidden crush on her. But it turns out he is just being himself. As long as his heart chooses to love you, that is all that matters to him. After trying his contact many times, I knew Kate had said too much beyond what she should have. At the same time, I worry she might have taken it the wrong way. I would never do anything to hurt her again. She means too much to me now. “Do you think we are doing too much?” I asked Karen from the kitchen while staring back at Kate’s door. “From the look of things, you might fail woefully at being a father,” Karen replied. “You don’t think I feel bad too? We are leaving her to herself whe
Author’s POVHis wolf panted amidst hitched breath. The only words repeating in his head were all that she said to him. Lois howled out into the morning sky feeling a certain ache in his chest. If he could have his way he would run to her and confront Kate again to ask where and when he had ever done her wrong since they became friends. He had known her the longest, yet she didn’t mind tossing him aside for the ones she barely just met. He ran for another few minutes, coming to a halt when exhaustion hit him. He went back to the house and had a bath. He couldn’t go to his house because of how overwhelmed he was feeling and spent the night at his mother’s.Patty had been waiting for him to come out for breakfast after he returned from the woods, but Lois seemed hellbent on remaining in his room. Sighing, she took his food upstairs to him, knocking lightly on the door while he got dressed. “What do you want mum?” He called out from within. “I am coming in.’ She replied not bothering
Kate’s POVReconciling with Lois made me feel a bit more relaxed to tell him about my jail experience. He had an amused look on his face as he chewed on the fries we got afterward. “Alice Flynn. Sounds like an odd name. But how are you certain it is okay to help this woman?” Lois inquired. “Sincerely, I don’t know. I just find myself attracted to her in a way that I can’t explain. I already gave Mark the details. I am expecting him to call me and tell me about her soon.” “Where would she stay?” I grinned sheepishly at that. “The plan is to get her in my new house.” Lois blinked in surprise. “Are you serious? Let’s at least run a background check on her before giving her that much room in your life.” I pouted. “Oh, I never did think that through. I guess that makes sense. Can you help me with that?” “Oh, now you need my help. I thought I didn’t matter much.” “Please don’t be like that. I promise to be well-behaved from now on.” “You should be thankful that my mama loves you. I
Mark’s POV“How the hell did this happen?” I stared in disbelief at the slashed car tires and broken windshields. “Why would anyone do this?” Lois put his hand on his waist, cursing under his breath. “Kate can’t see this. She would lose her mind.” “Wait a minute. You think this was done by that same person?” “Definitely.” “Whoever it is has gotten very bold from the last time. I can’t believe this is what we have to deal with. We have to call the police.” Lois shook his head. “No, we can’t let Kate know. She is already depressed by the death anniversary.” I sighed tiredly. “That’s true. What do we do?” “We have the car fixed before we take it back home and also check the CCTV around. Let’s not talk about this to anyone else. It should be between us.” I don’t know if I can keep it to myself for long. But I didn’t say that to Lois. “Okay, go get the footage. I will call the car shop.” While Lois went to check the cameras I leaned against the car waiting for it to get towed. We
Kate’s POVI should have just hired a designated driver. That way I would just get to enjoy the ride without any pressure of focusing on the road. I needed to get out of the house before I ended up losing it. Can’t tell exactly where my annoyance comes from. Either from discussing Rayna with Mark or the entire idea of talking about her. I hate just how much effect she still has on Mark. Always getting him to act kind towards her. It’s as if he is trying to avoid becoming the person he was in the past. And I just wish he would just so he can put her where she belongs. That stupid bitch! I growled slapping the steering wheel. I had gotten so carried away almost hitting a car in front of me. Thankfully, I stopped just in time. It’s not about the money to fix it. I am not just in the best of mood to accommodate anyone. So to avoid another brewing disaster waiting to happen. I drove to one side of the road and parked there. Leaning into the chair, I stared at people as they moved back a
Mark’s POV“Karen don’t be stupid. Leave my perfume alone!” I yelled from the kitchen. Karen woke up this morning and thought the best thing to do to keep herself entertained was raid my room while I was eating for things that she could afford to buy for herself. “Hell nah. You stingy ass! You have so much money, yet you won’t let go of things. I am taking it. Do your worst!” She yelled back at me. “You are the silly one who doesn’t know what it means to keep her hands to herself. If anything goes missing I promise to hold you to ransom.” “Whatever!” I shut my eyes tightly, rubbing at my forehead. “How did I end up with that witch in my corner?” I asked no one in particular. Kate who had been quietly chewing her food chuckled. “The both of you are something else. I don’t think I have seen people bicker at each other as much as you do.” “That is because Karen is loose in the head. She is after my life. I just hope this homegoing wouldn’t be pure torture because of her.” I mumbled
Kate’s POVReconciling with Lois made me feel a bit more relaxed to tell him about my jail experience. He had an amused look on his face as he chewed on the fries we got afterward. “Alice Flynn. Sounds like an odd name. But how are you certain it is okay to help this woman?” Lois inquired. “Sincerely, I don’t know. I just find myself attracted to her in a way that I can’t explain. I already gave Mark the details. I am expecting him to call me and tell me about her soon.” “Where would she stay?” I grinned sheepishly at that. “The plan is to get her in my new house.” Lois blinked in surprise. “Are you serious? Let’s at least run a background check on her before giving her that much room in your life.” I pouted. “Oh, I never did think that through. I guess that makes sense. Can you help me with that?” “Oh, now you need my help. I thought I didn’t matter much.” “Please don’t be like that. I promise to be well-behaved from now on.” “You should be thankful that my mama loves you. I
Author’s POVHis wolf panted amidst hitched breath. The only words repeating in his head were all that she said to him. Lois howled out into the morning sky feeling a certain ache in his chest. If he could have his way he would run to her and confront Kate again to ask where and when he had ever done her wrong since they became friends. He had known her the longest, yet she didn’t mind tossing him aside for the ones she barely just met. He ran for another few minutes, coming to a halt when exhaustion hit him. He went back to the house and had a bath. He couldn’t go to his house because of how overwhelmed he was feeling and spent the night at his mother’s.Patty had been waiting for him to come out for breakfast after he returned from the woods, but Lois seemed hellbent on remaining in his room. Sighing, she took his food upstairs to him, knocking lightly on the door while he got dressed. “What do you want mum?” He called out from within. “I am coming in.’ She replied not bothering
Mark’s POVI felt quite bad talking to Kate the way I did yesterday. It even kept me awake. But then it would be silly of us to not speak the truth to her. I haven’t known Lois for long, but I can attest to it that he is a good one to have as a friend. Cool-headed and loving. At some point, I felt jealous of his affection towards Kate and thought he might have a hidden crush on her. But it turns out he is just being himself. As long as his heart chooses to love you, that is all that matters to him. After trying his contact many times, I knew Kate had said too much beyond what she should have. At the same time, I worry she might have taken it the wrong way. I would never do anything to hurt her again. She means too much to me now. “Do you think we are doing too much?” I asked Karen from the kitchen while staring back at Kate’s door. “From the look of things, you might fail woefully at being a father,” Karen replied. “You don’t think I feel bad too? We are leaving her to herself whe
Kate’s POVLois was the one who came to bail me out. I couldn’t express myself as I wanted to because of how cold his face looked. So I waited patiently until he drove me home. Karen and Mark, including Carl, were waiting for me at the house. Karen ran towards me, asking a series of questions about what happened. All I could do was nod slowly. “Lois?” I called out to him. He halted in his pacing. “How many times Kate?” His voice sounded gruff and unfriendly. “How many fucking times did I tell you to stay the hell away from Dame? Didn’t I tell you he would only land you in a heap of trouble if you keep letting him get to you? Do you know what would have become of you if that lady had been injured beyond that? She is the daughter of an elder. If he wasn’t so lenient, Dame would have used that opportunity to get rid of you for good. How can you be so dumb?” “Lois!” I barked. “Don’t you ever speak to me like that again? You are not the one who has to do with sleepless nights. I am. Di
Kate’s POVFrom office to the jail. I should write a story of my life that depicts it. It’s not like I am much of a writer, but the rage that swells inside me should be enough motivation to pen some shattering words enough to break a soul apart. But you only break souls when the receiving party has one. The bastard that I intend to deal with doesn’t have one. I would have to find a better way, probably dark magic to bring him to his knees. Because nothing physical is working. “You are fuming.” My wolf mentioned the obvious like I do not know already. Here I am tucked away in a smelly four-wall that almost feels like it would close up on me because I missed the one I desired to hurt so badly. The vase I had thrown missed Dame as the target and went to hit the poor girl. Dame took the chance to call his guards on me and here I am. If it was Dame I would pray he never survives it. But for the lady who knows nothing about the beef between me and the stupid dude. I want her to be back o
Kate’s POVThe meeting isn’t exactly going as desired. My eyes kept staring intently at each of them as if there might be a chance of me figuring out the one who had been messing with my peace of mind. It has become so tasking lately to get a good sleep. Every time I shut my eyes I am plagued by the bloody sight of my car. I had to ask for the car's color to be changed. Can’t risk having consistent fallback because of it. And there was Dame who sat like he owned the rest of us. He had come late to the meeting and for the life of me wouldn’t stop blabbing like he knew more than everyone seated. Could he be the one? Dame has many reasons as to why he could be the one threatening me. He wants his company so bad and hates that I am the one running it. To think a full-grown adult like him can’t be rid of pettiness. He reeks of it so hard, I wonder how anyone ever finds him attractive. My wolf howled in agreement. If there is one thing I wish so badly for, it is to have him ripped apart a