Kate’s POVA small smile appeared on my lips as I read through Charles's message asking if we could get to eat dinner together. Karen would have a fit, she has been trying to get me into watching a fashion documentary with her and eating junk. Because of my back and forth between home, work, and checking on Lois. I have been exhausted. But I haven’t seen Charles since the birthday party. It just feels thoughtful to say yes. After a brief thought, I made up my mind. I won’t go today because of Karen. I texted him if we could make it tomorrow and he agreed. “What are you giggling at like that?” Lois asked as he toyed with his food. I sniffed, caressing my hair. “Charles asked me to eat dinner with him.” “And he makes you all giggly?” “Do you have a problem with that?” “Of course I do.” He retorted, scrunching up his face. “Mark is my friend and I remember the days you almost chopped your own head off because he was hanging out with another lady. Why are you doing this? Are you an up
Kate’s POVAs always Charles's pick is always exquisite. He sure knows how to make a lady feel on top of the world. For some reason, I have been quite anxious about this dinner. Maybe because I missed him which can’t be so. But maybe it is, so I will leave it at that. “You look stunning.” He complimented making me blush. I sat in the chair he pulled out for me and beamed. “You look really nice too. Thank you.”“I doubt it is anything close to yours, but the compliment came from you so I will take it.” He said with a bright smile. “So how was your movie night with your friend yesterday?” Wow, he remembered. “It was nice. We enjoyed every bit of it.” I replied. “From the little I know, you seem to be the type who is supportive of everyone around you. My parents and Daisy wouldn’t stop talking about you. Daisy especially, she loved the gift that was really thoughtful of you.” I shrugged, trying to blow off the compliment. “I only do what I can. But I am glad she likes it. I will be
Author’s POVKaren nudged Kate on the side to say something to Lois who had his eyes glued to the television screen blankly. “Can you stop poking me?” Kate glared at her. “Bianca would be here anytime soon, can you just inform him to get him prepared?” Karen mused anxiously, she seemed to be regretting her decision to help the couple settle their dispute. Kate smacked her forehead, groaning. “Why don’t you just tell him yourself? Why do I have to get dragged into this? You don’t know Lois, he has a crazy attitude when he is pissed. I do not want to be at the receiving end of his wrath. Since you started the trouble, you should go to him.” “Hell no. You have to be the one to tell him.” She insisted on pushing Kate forward. They struggled against each other, none of them wanted to give in. Lois who was getting disturbed by their squeaks from the kitchen raised himself slowly and glared at them. “Can you two just quit with your childish arguments? What is this about?” He questioned.
Mark’s POV“Someone looks like she had the best time of her life.” I teased Marilyn as she walked into the house looking radiant. “Welcome Marilyn.” Carl waved at her with a pen in hand. He is finally getting to sketch bit by bit. Marilyn giggled, dropping onto the couch as she took off her heels. “How are you boys doing?” “We are good,” I replied. “So how was your date with Logan?” Her face brightened at the question. Could have sworn I didn’t know this side of Marilyn. Feels new. “Fabulous. Every time we hang out together, I end up feeling younger. He makes it so easy to let my inner child come to play. Treats me like a princess and talks to me in a sweet voice. Ensures that I don’t get too worried about anything. I have to admit it is near perfection.” “Finding love at this time of your life is quite incredible,” Carl noted. “Will you say you are in love with him? Considering the fact that you choose to remain casual instead of calling it an actual date. You two do everything
Kate’s POV“What should we order?” I asked Karen while I skimmed through the menu. She has a habit of not looking through the menu herself whenever we are out together. She says it is too much work. Very silly being. “Karen?” I called out with my head still buried in the menu. When she didn’t respond, I looked up at her. She was lost in thought. “Karen!” Karen jolted like she had been called from a deep sleep. “What happened?” I glanced around. “Nothing happened except that you zoned out. What is on your mind to that extent?” She let out a deep breath. “I can’t help but think I am the reason there is more strain in Lois and Bianca’s relationship. Maybe I shouldn’t have asked her to come that day.” Lois already returned to his house as he had recovered well and could do things on his own. But before he left, he wouldn’t budge to our questions about what ensued between him and Bianca the day she visited. I knew he was pissed about Karen’s interference. But on second thought, he is no
Mark’s POV“When will you be back?” Carl asked me on the other end of the phone. I glanced at Miguel whose eyes remained glued to the road. “Can’t say, maybe in the next three hours,” I replied, rubbing my nose with my thumb. He mumbled something unclear on the other end. “How important is this place that you didn’t think to take me along?” “I am not your nanny, Carl. Handle yourself like an adult and get off my phone.” I retorted, ending the call. Miguel chuckled, shaking his head. “You two do sound like lovers.” I groaned, “he can be pretty annoying.” “Why didn’t you admit to him that you were meeting with the lady?” Tilting my neck to the side, I tried to think of my reason. “It is a lot actually, since I wasn’t sure what we would be hearing from the lady, I needed to be certain that this journey wouldn’t go to waste. Also, Carl can be insensitive. He might not take it seriously and that would piss me off. So to keep things light, I wanted to wait till it’s over.” “That is
Kate’s POV“We should go for a run.” My wolf suggested. I shook my head in refusal, throwing my head to the back. If I do anything close to moving too fast I might collapse to the ground. My body feels tired, my brain fogged and anxiety has my cores in shatters. I just can’t deal with this anymore. Need something to cheer me up. Karen isn’t around to keep me company, she has her classes on today. Lois on the other hand won’t talk to me because I had taken Bianca to meet his mum and have a conversation. He said I was preventing her from seeing her mistake for what it was. He expected her to take the initiative to see his mother herself. Sometimes I am forced to think my best friend might be insane. The way he thinks is so annoying. It’s as if he doesn’t want to get back with her. Shutting my eyes tightly, I tried to get the thoughts out and think straight of anything that I might be able to do outside the office. Deciding that a drive would do, I picked up my bag. Just as I attempted
Kate’s POV“So you are just going to agree to be his girl?” Lois inquired with a displeased look on his face. I chewed rapidly on my fries, nodding. “Not exactly, i only intend to see how this goes.” He didn’t seem to agree with my excuse. Now that we have been able to resolve our differences, I updated him on everything I had been up to. Most importantly, Charles. I never expected him to agree with my intention. However, his blunt refusal wasn’t what I imagined. “You see, I do not have a problem with whatever it is that you do. As long as it makes you happy. But the clause here is your words to Mark. Does he know that you have finally made up your mind and moved on?” “Why do you have to put it like that?” “It is exactly how I see it.” He insisted stubbornly. “You knew me before you knew Mark. What is it with this staunch loyalty?” “Because I am a good friend. The one who looks out for the happiness of his friends. Like I said, if you are happy then I am too. But Mark has to als
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