Mark’s POVRayna blinked rapidly, the expression I saw on her face seemed to fade away too quickly. Now she had a shocked look on her face. “Mark, why would you curse at me like that? You showed me a video that I do not understand and now you are making vile comments at me. I do not appreciate that. If you didn’t want me here, you could have said so. I bet I will just take my leave.” She made a move to stand up. “If you take a step from that place, I will make you regret the day you ever met me. I bet you haven’t seen that side of me. It is why you are so irritatingly bold to mess around with me and any of my things. Sit your fucking ass back down and start telling what it is
Kate’s POVI didn’t realize how much I missed the Diamond pack until this moment. The air feels so different. The people we came with also made it super special with their wits. Karen and Carl wouldn’t stop cracking us up through the entire ride. I have never felt so pleased on a travel before. Even though we are here to celebrate a loss. It doesn’t feel like it. It feels like Jake is still a very part of us. Marilyn had cooked up a storm for our arrival. One would think we were preparing for a packed festival and the family gathered. While they all chatted, I found my way to Jake’s old room. Marilyn has done an amazing job with the room. She left it as we have always known it. It
Kate’s POV“Am I supposed to give some sort of speech?” Lois whispered in my ear as we stood in front of Jake’s grave putting down our flowers. I elbowed him on the side trying not to laugh. A few people were invited to honor Jake with us. Surprisingly the mood wasn’t as gloomy as we would have imagined it to be. Even though Mark hasn’t been much of himself since last night. Marilyn advised we let him be. He needs the time to himself. We returned to the house afterward to entertain the few guests. I know a few of them as Jake’s friends but didn’t associate
Mark’s POVI had to keep myself together by taking my wolf on a long run. Everyone that came had something to say about Dad. How amazing he was and the many help he had rendered then. At one point, I saw the look in their eyes at how much expectations they had of me. Hoping I would be the same as my dad. But I was never like him and I still am not. The overwhelming feeling took over and I just wanted an escape badly. It didn’t help that the people who were invited took their time before taking their leave. Finally, I got the chance to sit at a table with Lois, Carl, and surprisingly’ Miguel.
Mark’s POVWaking up felt like a task. I had too many glasses of wine last night and my belly went on a wild chase. I had no idea what went wrong as I ended up in the toilet too many times. It dawned on me that I hadn’t eaten much when I indulged in drinking. I dragged my feet lazily to the bed feeling empty. Checking the time, it’s barely morning yet. I bet no one would be awake now. My belly growled like it was reminding me of its presence. I have to feed it or I might be found in bed by morning unconscious. My usual routine, when I wake up this early, is to shift and let my wolf roam freely until the sun rises. But I have no strength as it is. I went out to the
Kate’s POVShit! It feels like I was hit with a brick. My head ached badly. I tried to adjust it to the burning light in my face. At first, I thought someone was putting an actual light close to my face. Only to open my eyes to see that it was coming from the window. It took me a moment to process my feelings. I glanced around the room and Karen was nowhere to be found. My hair felt like a ruined nest as it fell apart. Checking the time, it’s past noon. I am never drinking again. Rubbing at my swollen face, I struggled to get up and went straight into the bathroom after almost falling forwar
Kate’s POVFor some reason, the sight of Rayna has my breath unstable. I turned to look at Mark and then back at her. “How did you get here? Did you tell her about this place, Mark?” I asked the both of them at once. Mark seemed genuinely confused. “I never did.” He stepped forward with a cold glare in his eyes and a wolf growling furiously. “What the fuck is all this about Rayna? How dare you show up at my home unannounced? And how did you get the door code?” Rayna scoffed, “I guess you all are too trusting. I found my way in when the party was going on yesterday. Must say it is a large house. I didn’t need to strain myself too much to get the door code. Was just observant. And as regards how I got here, I had you tracked, my darling.” She grinned sheepishly at Mark. He clenched his fist tightly. “Get out of here right this minute.” “No, I have a lot to do here.” She said, settling into the couch and crossing her legs like she owned a part of the house. “Didn’t you hear what I
Kate’s POVThe chaos that followed with Rayna being put to the ground had me confused for a moment. Lois had called the police and I just sat there trying to process everything that just happened. Everyone had arrived at the point. “You are bleeding Kate. We need to get your nose checked.” Lois said. Marilyn who walked in on the ruckus held up a first aid box. “I will take care of it.” She replied, putting out the cotton wool. “I can’t believe that crazy bitch followed you all the way here. We would need to change the door code now.”
Mark’s POVAnxiety got a grip hold on my mind. I kept adjusting on the chair while my eyes lingered on the door. I had arrived at the Redmoon to get my things when I knew Kate would be at work. After sending them off, it dawned on me that I couldn’t just leave without having a word with Kate. Thinking through our conversations for days, I just had to conclude that it doesn’t have to end like that between us. We can work something out. Being myself would be a hard task knowing she is still out of my reach. Kate didn’t respond to the text I sent her, not even the restaurant address. But I came anyway, hoping she would too. Because I do remember how I had acted the last time and no one in t
Kate’s POVMaybe I should have arrived at work earlier. Chaos seemed to have ensued while I was away. I met Lois looking furious and blowing hot at Lance. “What is going on?” I asked putting my bag down. Lois sucked his teeth, ruffling his hair. “You won’t believe the contract we were supposed to take on has been canceled. ““How is that possible, Lance?” I turned to the CEO.
Kate’s POVIt’s always chilly when one steps out for a run in the woods early morning. I had my teeth gnashed together as I raced through it. My body needed the reset after two days of rough sleep. Despite Karen’s presence in the house, I can still feel Mark’s absence. For some reason, I hoped he would follow suit after we left, but I guess he doesn’t have much to return to here. He probably would send someone over to come get his things as they have all been boxed. I halted in the middle of the race, bending to the ground. Why do I feel so heavy-hearted? Putting an end to things between us is for my own good. I have almost lost my mind in the bid to put a call through to him and d
Mark’s POVMy claws kept digging into the ground as I bared my teeth at the tree like it had offended me. After running around the woods for so long, I needed something to keep me distracted. So I chose to dig the root of a tree. It is stupid, but it sure does the work. I have no bloody idea of what is going on in Kate’s head. It’s as if she is hellbent on ruining what we have shared for months. Damn, that crazy Rayna too who doesn’t know when to stay away. I sort of hate my life right now. Nothing is going the way I want it. The words I blurted out to Kate weren’t somethin
Kate’s POVMiguel in his usual fashion of surprising one took me to a private ice rink. I thought he was joking when he said we had to get on it. My wolf almost jumped out of my skin at each split my legs did. It never occurred to me to want to get involved in something like this. My dress just went to waste as he didn’t tell me what I should expect. Had to change into the required attire for the event. But in all honesty, I enjoyed the thrill that accompanied it. Might try it again if I get the chance. “Why here of all places?” I asked Miguel after we settled at the food court.
Kate’s POV“What are you doing?” Lois questioned behind me. Not responding, I dropped every one of my things into the bag hastily. There is no way I am going to stay under the same roof with Mark anymore. We should have come to terms a long time ago that we aren’t meant to be together. I don’t know why my silly self thought it was okay to keep pushing through. Tears filled up my eyes, blinding me for a brief second. I feel rejected even though I was the one who brought it up first. “Kate!” Lois bellowed as he held my hand firmly. I struggled to return to the bag
Kate’s POV“I was worried you and Karen had spent the night out. Good morning baby.” Marilyn greeted me as soon as I stepped into the house. I had gone for a run to recharge myself after struggling to get a good sleep the night before. The incident with Rayna kept replaying in my head and closing my eyes had her showing up in my dream. I don’t know when I might recover from this recent incident. It would take a while to get myself back together. Pulling the stool out, I sat on it biting into an apple I picked from the ones Marilyn was dicing. “Sorry, we just stayed out late
Mark’s POVI paced the front porch eagerly while stretching out my neck to catch a glimpse of the gate like I wouldn’t know if a car made its way in. My balls still hurt but that doesn’t matter. The look Kate gave me before she left the house had my heart racing fervently. This was what I tried to avoid. I told them the best thing to do was tell Kate the actual truth, but they didn’t listen to me. I blame myself for accepting the advice. My wolf felt restless and my insides churned. Reaching for my phone in my pocket, I dialed Karen but she wasn’t responding. It would be useless to call Kate as she had left her phone at home. My heart raced and I might pass out for real if this con
Kate’s POVThe chaos that followed with Rayna being put to the ground had me confused for a moment. Lois had called the police and I just sat there trying to process everything that just happened. Everyone had arrived at the point. “You are bleeding Kate. We need to get your nose checked.” Lois said. Marilyn who walked in on the ruckus held up a first aid box. “I will take care of it.” She replied, putting out the cotton wool. “I can’t believe that crazy bitch followed you all the way here. We would need to change the door code now.”