Kate’s POV“I can’t believe I was about to miss a chance at getting to know an incredible woman like you,” Charles commented after the meeting was over. I crossed my legs and folded my arms. “So are you trying to say this meeting might be regarded as a successful one?” “Won’t refuse it.” He replied with a boyish grin on his face. “So if you don’t mind me asking. Why did you back out in the first place?” “Mm, I am not certain if I am supposed to respond to that.” “Why not?” “Maybe because it was an anonymous text warning my company to not put my eggs in your basket.” Something about his response doesn’t sit right with me. “Don’t you carry out your research before investing in a company? Are you saying that after all of your research, only one person’s word had you backing out of a project that would rake in loads of money for you and everyone else involved?” My voice went a bit on the high side. “I could tell you or show you the content of the message sent to me. However, I woul
Kate’s POVI couldn’t wait to get home. Karen had called during lunch to say she might be back home late and promised to grab dinner for us along the way. Not wanting to return home and have a burst of excitement with all that I had to tell her, I decided to stay back at the office and work more until I knew she was close to returning. Lois was quite amused when he found out I wasn’t heading home immediately, but I didn’t want to tell him this tea because he wouldn’t get the point of my frenzy. So I can’t have him ruin it for me. The moment I got Karen’s message saying she was headed home. I packed up everything that belonged to me and made for the car. Getting on the road, the loud buzz from my phone indicating an incoming call distracted me a bit. It’s an unknown caller. For a brief second, the thought of it being Charles crossed my mind. He probably couldn’t get me off his mind and wanted to hear from me by all means. “And where would he have gotten the contact from?” My wolf inq
Mark’s POV“You look sharp!” My wolf commented. I smirked in response, feeling good. It’s been an entire year since I got dressed for the office. Quite intriguing to be staring at myself in the mirror feeling like an entirely different person. Days when I went to the office I was always preparing for some sort of fight with Kate. Always prepare myself mentally in a bid to get into her head and mess with her just so she can misbehave. That way Dad ends up disappointed with her. But nothing I ever did made him distrust her and that crippled me. With everything that has happened, I realize I was just being childish. A sad smile crossed my face. Getting this chance to be a better person is something I would never take for granted again. I have been silly for most part of my adult life. Hoping to mend the bridges that I burned and the relationships I ruined with my behavior. Reassuring myself that I can handle it. I stepped out of my room and headed downstairs only to be met with an incr
Mark’s POV“Amber.” I mouthed, feeling unsettled at the sight of her. Just when I thought my day was going to go with no hitch. She giggled childishly, taking slow strides towards me. “Hi, honey. Thought to come surprise you on your first day back to work.” Taking two steps backward when she tried to kiss me, I held a displeased gaze. “How did you know I was resuming today? And how the hell did you get in?” Amber snickered, “Isn’t it obvious that I came in through the door? Why are you acting cold?” She asked. “What are you doing here?” I questioned again. Flipping her hair, she groaned out loud and plopped onto the couch. “I wanted to say hello to an old friend. What’s wrong with that? Or did Kate ask you to not talk to me?” “Can you not bring Kate into this? State whatever it is you came here for. I only have ten minutes to spare you.” “Well, that is enough time for me.” Amber giggled again and pulled me to herself with my tie. “I have missed you so much, baby. All this while
Dame’s POVThe more I stared at the document in front of me the dimmer the words and numbers on it. That bitch is really working up my nerves. I thought she already learned her lesson with the money she lost from the investor. How is she continuing with a project that I made sure was brought to a halt? I groaned in frustration, slamming the documents against the table. The table phone rang countlessly and I just stared at it feeling repulsed. Just when it stopped, the door opened and Lance peeked in. “Dame, you are here.” He stated as if surprised to see me. “Why? You have a problem with that?” “I have been calling that phone to call you up for the meeting we are having with Charles Sanders which is mandatory for you to attend. The memo was sent to your mail. Why are you keen on making me look bad? I am the CEO, I shouldn’t have to come get a head manager to a conference meeting.” He rambled like he still had a lot to say.“Maybe you are forgetting here that I am the Alpha, Lance.
Kate’s POV“Miss Mccatty? Miss Mccatty? Kate, please wait.” Lance called out to me. I didn’t want to stop to hear whatever excuse he had to give. For someone I trusted enough to hand over the reins. He sure poked me in the eyes really bad. Can’t even start explaining how utterly disappointed I am in him. “Kate, please.” He rammed into my thoughts as he stood in front of me like a broken person. “Please can we talk? I promise to not take too much of your time.” I furrowed my brows at him. “What exactly do you have to say to me, Lance? The fact that you refused to send a complete profile to the investment company to fund the project. Or knowing someone was trying to sabotage us and yet you did nothing. If I knew your dedication didn’t lie in your craft but your friend do you think I would have given you the job?” I queried. He gulped staring down at his feet. “The only thing I didn’t do was indulge in a thorough inspection. I am sorry, Kate. It wasn’t my intention to disappoint you.
Mark’s POVThere are some things one is prone to act on and in the depth of your mind, you just know you should probably stay away. I am at that crossroads now. I don’t want to do this. Even if I claim to have turned a new thinking about life it doesn’t mean I have a changed opinion about a few things. One of them is Miguel. I never liked him from the start or let’s say the likeness turned into detest as we grew older. I thought we were good friends until he started becoming a major part of my small family life. Dad turned him into that idea of the son he never had. I was supposed to be the one my father turned to whenever he had something crucial to discuss. Maybe I was quite hung up on my dad, but it is the way I feel and I don’t think I was wrong to want him to myself. Miguel also had his father who he could have held onto and left mine for me. It was worse when Miguel got to know that I didn’t like him because of his relationship with my father. He used the chance to get closer a
Kate’s POV“Why would you refuse to go on a date with him?” Karen asked while reaching for something in the fridge. I stabbed my mashed potatoes with the fork and shrugged. “Nothing.” It’s been over a week since my last encounter with Charles and I still feel charged at the mention of him She turned to me and slitted her eyes in suspicion. “Don’t tell me that. I know there is more beyond that response of yours.” A heavy sigh escaped my lips as I toyed with my food. My heart pounds strangely whenever we are discussing Charles and I don’t exactly know what that makes me. “I think I will pay Mark a visit.” “Okay, girl. I think I have had enough of your sneaky response, spit it out. What exactly is going on?” “Karen, I am not certain how best I am to explain myself without you thinking me to be a slut.” She giggled. “If there is anyone who is meant to be called a slut here then it is I. I practically live for it. So say what it is.” “It’s a crazy thing happening to me. I feel like i
Kate’s POVA Year and a Half LaterMy fingers sank into his bare back as he plunged into me. I could almost taste him at the tip of my tongue. His strong plan raised my ass cheek enabling him to thrust deeper. Mark grunted in pleasure as I wrapped my legs around his waist urging him to take all of me. His thrust was fast and hard. I was almost out of breath. I moaned loudly at each thrust. Our arousals lay thick in the air. A satisfied scream escaped my lips as he hit me hard and my entire body came undone like a surge of electricity just moved through me. Mark increased his pace and let out a loud groan, nutting inside me before he collapsed next to me panting slowly. I chuckled, caressing his chest with my finger.“How was it?” I asked, kissing his sweaty forehead.He turned to me, smacking my ass. “Magical as always.”“Is that so?” I teased.He smacked me again, his eyes smiling. “Stop being such a tease.”“I love to know that I got you good.” I grinned, causing him to cackle. “
Kate’s POVMy wolf paw thawed through the wet grass. I ran like my life depended on it. Hoping my worries will float away with the wind. My heart thumped really hard like it might leap out of its cage. Thinking through the last conversation i had with Mark which was a month ago. My head feels like it would explode. How he was able to say things like that to me without feeling awful, is so painful.“Stop thinking over it. You will keep hurting yourself.” My wolf said.I halted all of a sudden, falling to the ground helplessly. The tears that I had held back for so long rolled down my face uncontrollably. I wish I could just disappear to somewhere unknown and forget about all these troubles I have gotten into. From the look of things, finding true love might not be a part of my fate. I might be doomed to live by myself with no one to love me right. Learning to be happy with myself seems like the best thing I can do to get out of this. The thoughts are drowning me. Heartbreaks are quite
Mark’s POVI can feel their judgmental eyes on me. I clenched and unclenched my fist hating how she chose to ignore me instead of addressing the accusation. Seeing her today is a mix of emotions. Kate drives me to the edge. I wanted to sweep her off the ground, seeing how exhausted she is. At the same time, i wanted to question her for causing our relationship to hit the rocks. But i did none of that and allowed my anger to take charge.Barrister Alan walked up to me, putting a hand on my shoulder. “Mark, son, I don’t know what just happened. I just hope you will resolve it soon. You know in your depth that they do not make she-wolves like Kate anymore. Make sure your anger is justified.” He made a grunt and excused himself.I sat down, pulling at the root of my hair. I expected Carl to say something, instead, he walked away not sparing me a glance. Lately, he has been quiet. I can’t tell what is going on in his head. I felt a part of my headache. Tears pricked my eyes painfully. I di
Kate’s POV“I wish I didn’t have to come here,” Kate whined to Karen as they got out of the car.The barrister had sent consistent reminders and put calls through to make sure she doesn’t forget how important her presence is. If she had other ways, she would have stayed back. Seeing Mark so soon after their last discussion, has her feeling on the edge.Karen wrapped her arm around me. “You will do just fine, Kate. Don’t let yourself be bothered.”I didn’t say anything as my thoughts kept jumping. My wolf also tried to make me feel calm but I just can’t ignore the anxiety. Does he miss me? Has he been as miserable as I am since things went sour? I wish things would work out between us. I am even willing to look over his cheating. All I want is for us to be back together. But I guess that might not work out as I desire.Alan had asked that we meet at the house. I really wish he would have made it his office. That might ease any form of awkwardness. But I could lean into Karen’s presence
Kate’s POVMy body felt cold when I eventually found the strength to get off the floor. The blood in my limbs must have dried up considering how heavy they were. I went into the bathroom and sat in the bathtub while the water filled up around me. What a day! I don’t think I was this drained and lost when my father died and Dame made me a laughing stock. I crumbled then, but this time it was pure hell. The tears I shed ripped my insides to shreds at every heave. I just couldn’t hold back. Everything I loved was crumbling right in from of me. I guess anyone in my shoes would have felt the same.On second thought, I feel like I deserve it. My greed is the reason I couldn’t let go of Charles and just focus on Mark. I wanted to have a taste of freedom and indulge in a bit of recklessness. It bites me really hard in the butt. It was just a little flirting and a little kiss. All the same, it was wrong of me. Mark has no fault even though he cheated too. But I pushed him to it.I can’t cry an
Author’s POV“He did what?” Lois blurted, spitting out the juice in his mouth.Karen sighed, twirling the glass in her hand. They had returned from the Diamond Pack with Kate looking like her entire world had crashed down on her. One can tell just how unhappy she has become. The sight of Davina in Mark’s shirt with a smug look on her face already gave away the clue that their visit wouldn’t end well. It was hard to keep Kate down from visiting Mark to plead with him. However, she understood her persistence and just had to drop everything she was doing to travel with her.Hearing Mark dismiss Kate because of his own guilt was quite disappointing. Left to her, he was undeserving of her explanation from the start. It seemed too easy for him to move on. Everyone is experiencing a hard time because of him. And it didn’t take him long to dip his dick into another honeypot. Since they arrived, Kate has locked herself up in the room, refusing to talk to anyone. It is quite troubling not knowi
Mark’s POVThe morning sun burned my eyes as I attempted to open them. After struggling for a while, I eventually sat up with my eyes wide open. Letting out a loud yawn, I glanced to my side shocked at the person with me. The memories from last night came back stinging me in the head. I gulped hard. What the hell was I thinking? If I was drunk that would have been a perfect excuse. But I wasn’t. Davina was not drunk too and I remember she kissed me first. Why didn’t I say no to her? Fuck!Easing myself out of the bed, I got dressed quickly and tiptoed out of the room, not sure I had the courage to face her. What would I say? And how will I explain what just happened? After claiming to be in a relationship, I ended up sleeping with Davina with my eyes wide open.Unable to contain my thoughts, I ran out to the woods as fast as my legs could carry me. My wolf appears to be having a good time mocking me. My head aches like I have a hangover. Last night blew my mind. All I could do after r
Mark’s POV“Aren’t you going to answer that?” Marilyn asked handing me a glass of lemonade. I took it from her, mouthing a thank you. Lois is the one calling and I have promised myself to not respond to any calls that come from the Redmoon pack. Not even Karen can talk to me right now. They all knew about the things Kate indulged in and none of them talked her out of it. They must have been having fun fooling me. How I got myself together and returned home is still a mystery. I had nowhere else to go and who to turn to except Marilyn. I arrived last night and remained glued to th
Kate’s POVThe room was silent like there was no one in it. If not for the occasional heavy sighs from Karen and Lois, one wouldn’t think there was life around. I just sat there, feeling empty. Mh wolf had gone quiet and nothing seemed intriguing to me at the moment. All of my insides were worn out. My limbs are so weak, I doubt I would be able to lift a cup or carry my entire body. I wish I got the chance to put an end to Dame’s life. He has been nothing but a pure obstacle in my life. Since I met him, he has made sure to leave a lifetime mark for every chance he gets. I have never totally healed from the pain he caused me. I felt a sharp pain at the back of my neck. My head aches so bad. The