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 POVDame is giving me too much headache. I don’t know who the hell he thinks he is to be making such moves. Just when I thought my day would go on without a hitch, I had to get another report about him. We have barely begun the project that he almost ruined and he has pulled another stunt. He is determined to frustrate me. Being the head manager he is supposed to oversee a conference outside of the pack that involves some of the senior executives. Only for news to reach us now that the team is stranded. It turned out Dame diverted the funds for himself and went on a luxury trip. The problem here is how he got the accountant to do his bidding. “How can one be stupid enough to have put the company at risk?” I questioned grabbing my hair. Lois sighed, throwing his arms out in response. “Well, he is the Alpha. And in this part of the world, people fall to the Alpha’s whims blindly even if it will cost them all the hard work they have done in their entire life.” “I already had th
Mark’s POVThe colors suddenly seemed alien. I can’t put them together and every mix kept annoying the shit out of me. Frustrated, I dumped the brush and the palette throwing my head to the back. Shutting my eyes tightly it felt like my soul might leave my body. I got up, roamed the house a bit, and searched the fridge for anything interesting for my belly. But I came up empty. My wolf felt restless prompting me to opt for a race in the woods. I was wrong, shifting almost made me pass out like it wasn’t my own body. I couldn’t even run properly. Like a sack of potatoes, I collapsed against a tree and sat there in stillness. Goodness! I didn’t realize how much being around Kate and Karen had helped me through these tormenting moments. Thinking back on how I had lived before this past year. I just realized that I was never really by myself. I had myself soaked in work and had different ladies lined up to entertain me. Not like it eased the loneliness, but at least I could pretend that
Kate’s POVThe tension in the room can be felt but I am very certain I am not the tense one. For whatever dumb reasons, the board members are acting jumpy with Dame being seated. After sending them a memo for the meeting, they aren’t exactly bold enough to agree to the decision they are meant to make for the future of the company. Dame’s wolf growl can be heard in every corner of the room. It doesn’t bother me one bit. This is the way of the manipulator. Always trampling on everyone when things don’t seem to go his way. I wonder many times what the hell those ladies who flock to him think in their heads. Do they not want better things for themselves? Why would they even stick with someone who has no respect for anyone around him? You would think the betterment of the company would be a priority to him. But because I am involved he doesn’t mind bringing it to dust. It’s disgusting to see. “Kate, what nonsense is this? Why am I being voted out?” He questioned.I couldn’t resist the sco
Kate’s POVMy eyes felt swollen from crying so hard. I struggled a bit to get on my feet. My wolf whimpered at the strangling pain in my neck. Lois was right about seeing a doctor. Fear had taken a soul grip on me when Dame had grabbed me by the neck. The short life that I have lived flashed in front of my eyes and I wished I had lived a more fulfilled life. Nothing prepared me for his actions. I couldn’t process the thought of him being someone that I once sought solace in. For a long time, I wondered if the problem was with me and I just couldn’t be loved as desired. But the answers came to me today. Dame is a horrible person who doesn’t deserve any good person in his life. That might sound too harsh of a judgment coming from me, but it is how I feel. I feel so sorry for Jean who had to endure such file treatment every now and then. One thing I am proud that I did though was giving him the taste of his own medicine. He would reel in pain for the most part of today. He doesn’t deser
Kate’s POVLois was right about me not getting over the trauma of being assaulted so quickly. In the past three days since the incident, I have become a scared cat. I close my eyes and Dame with his vicious hands are the things that haunt me. When I am alone, I am on alert glancing back and forth like I fear he would leap out of nowhere and pounce on me. That bastard! Even though I know in my head that he isn’t coming. I still feel anxious no matter how much I try to downplay it. I have worked out persistently to keep my mind focused on something else, but it does very little. The more I see the scar on my neck the more I am reminded of it. Checking the mirror now there are little to no scratches there and it brought relief to me. I finally wouldn’t have to keep seeing it. Karen and Lois have been amazing. Watching over me and treating me like I was truly deserving of all they had to offer. Every day I wake up and thank the goddess for putting this amazing set of people in my life. 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