Kate’s POV“No! No! This can’t be happening.” I mumbled repeatedly while leaning further into the wall to stay away from this strange man who called himself Jake“Calm down.” He said again. “I am not here to hurt you, I just wanted us to talk.”But I didn’t quiet down, even though I was feeling dazed and my heart thumped rapidly. There is no way I am married to him. It took me a while for my memories to return. He looks older than I would imagine. He is probably nearing his deathbed. I can’t do this. This can’t be happening to me.Where is my damn mate when I need him? I cursed under my breath at the painful tug that pulled at my chest. My state of mind had ridden me of some memories, but that didn’t stop my heart from remembering. My wolf isn’t responding either. She must be devastated by the rejection.My noise seemed to have drawn the nurses and doctor in. Like a banshee, I kept on with the scream determined to get rid of him or anyone else planning to take me away forcefully.“Mis
Dame’s POVLance stormed into the office with Quadrick peeping behind him like a coward.“What the hell is this, Alpha Dame?” Lance gritted, tossing a tablet at me. “Why exactly are you in the tabloids?”I rubbed at my aching forehead slowly. I have had a wild couple of days and the last thing I need is anyone yelling at me. Especially now that my wolf has refused to align with me.“Don’t forget your place, Lance. Stop yelling at me. And shouldn’t Quadrick be the one to answer the question of why I am in the tabloids?” I retorted.Quadrick finally stepped out of his hiding place and tapped on the tablet. The video playing was the one from the rejection party I had held on behalf of Kate. I had totally forgotten about it.“Oh. I didn’t realize it would get out so quickly. So what’s trending? Me? That’s impressive.” I grinned.Lance didn’t look any pleased with my response. “You can go back to your desk, Quadrick.” He instructed, before turning back to me. “Tell me something, what kind
Kate’s POVThe room felt unfamiliar as I stepped into it. I was quite taken aback when I got discharged from the hospital and the car brought me to my father’s house. Since Judith is so hellbent to get rid of me, I expected to be dragged down to the damned place that will be my new house.My body is weak and my heart is in a wreck. Sadness dangles over my entire being and all I can see is darkness. Not the video of my rejection making rounds. After I passed out in the hospital lobby and got revived, I plotted my escape. I had tried to run many times, but my wolf was too weak to carry me. Shame and ache made my legs weak, I wasn’t prepared for the situation life had thrown me into.Like a sack, I dumped myself into the bed staring blankly at the old ceiling with tears rolling down the side of my face. I can’t keep living this way. The Red Moon pack is too close-knit for such a scandal. There is no way my life would continue smoothly without me being reminded of my past.Everywhere I tu
Kate’s POVJust like before, my treacherous wolf collapsed before I could make it to the mouth of the woods. Not me being against myself. My body and wolf are so weak, it might take a month or two to heal properly. Marilyn caught up with me and held me down. The tears had me blinded for a second. I just want to disappear from the face of the earth and never have to experience this pain anymore.“You bitch!” Judith growled, putting her hand on my face.The slap stung my cheek like tons of needles were in it. I don’t think my face has ever been this assaulted in a span of one hour.“How many times have I told you there is no running away from this? Why are you being such a fool?” She kept rambling, raising her leg in an attempt to kick me.Marilyn stood up to her this time. “That’s enough, ma’am. You can see she isn’t in the best state of mind. Also, Mr Mccatty would not appreciate your attack on his woman. She is no longer yours to talk to whichever way you choose. I will take her in a
Jean’s POV “This can’t be happening!” I repeated the words severally to myself like there might be a chance for this nightmare of a reality to disappear. What! How did I get so carried away? This isn’t right. My mother will have my life if she ever gets to know me. My hand shook hard as I held the test strip in hand. This was not the plan. The intention was to ruin Kate, not end up muddled in the mess. It's almost a month and I am only knowing now. My greed and envy have pushed me to the edge. Sleeping with Kate’s mate was just a bid to take everything that made her happy away from her. For someone who grew up without a mother, Kate always appeared like someone who has it all in life. Not even the maltreatment from my mother could stop her. She was too fierce and contented, which drove me nuts. Most importantly, she had the kind of beauty any wolf would die for. It wasn’t much of a surprise that her mate happened to be the Alpha of Redmoon. However, it didn’t change the fact that
Dame’s POV“What the hell is this?” I bellowed, watching the phone screen in shock.Quadruick glanced around as if there was someone else to respond to me and it wasn’t him. Angrily I flung the phone at him and it hit his nose before falling to the floor.“You fool. What were you playing at?” I glared at him.Lance walked in with a hand in his pocket. “Do you intend to dent the poor boy’s face? Quadrick?” He called out and winced at the bloated nose. “I think you need to see a nurse for that. Would have loved to ask you to go home, but there is a lot to sort out here today.”I sucked my teeth. “Oh, please. I do not want to see his face. He can go home or wherever else as long as he stays out of my way.”“You heard him, please go home and take enough rest. I will have something wired to your account to get better.” Lance said.Quadrick did a slow bow and mumbled, “Thank you.” Before leaving.I almost couldn’t wait for Lance and me to be alone before I blurted. “Can you believe this, La
Dame’s POV“Care to explain this?” Elder Nicholas breathed the minute I stepped into the meeting hall. He had his phone pointed at me.My eyes watered while I watched with a calm demeanor. “What is it this time?” I queried settling into my chair.Lance stepped forward to take the phone from him. “Increase the volume.” His father ordered and he did as told.“What the fuck?” Lance blurted a bit too late before remembering that he was in front of the elders.I tapped my fingers angrily on the table as my eyes twitched in response to the sound from the phone. Everything I had just said a few minutes ago was being said loud and clear like I had gone for a recording session. I cracked my neck to keep the stiffness away. That witch of a lady, Judith, must have recorded me. Either her or Jean herself. Those wretched paupers. I should have known nothing good would come from them.The elders gave me a cold look when the video stopped playing.Elder Karl snorted, shaking his head. “Just a few we
Kate’s POV“Wow!” I exclaimed at the kitchen space.It is more than enough to make a comfortable room. All of the rooms in this house are large enough to contain over ten people. I have been resting since I arrived here about a month ago. Jake insisted that I needed the rest to recuperate from everything that I had gone through. For the first time in my entire life, I got to know what it feels like to be treated like royalty.Food is brought to my room at the right time and they even go as far as stocking up the fridge for anything sweet that I might like. It feels like heaven. Jake’s hospitality has left me no room to think or feel shallow. My wolf has recovered from the pain our doomed mate had caused. I already made up my mind to not make my past a part of this new journey. But one thing is sure. I will get back to every one of them.Even though I am a bit doubtful of Jake’s promises, I am choosing to lean on him. After all, he has kept his promise of not desiring to sleep with me.