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.
Kate’s POVThe presence of Jake’s son and his lady made me a bit uncomfortable. I wonder if Jake would be angry at the way I had spoken to his future daughter-in-law. The last thing I want is to get on his bad side. He has been nothing short of nice to me since I arrived here. And I want that to remain so. My wolf felt restless as soon as I rounded up the cooking.Jake has an expanse of land with the mansion in the middle. I don’t think I will ever be able to get to the end of it. But then, it makes running in the woods a thrill. I don’t have to worry about being cornered by any rogue. The entire woods are guarded within the walls of the house. Feels luxurious.Letting my wolf loose, I ran without stopping. Most importantly, I need to get the troubled thoughts in my mind away. Something keeps pinching my mind. What if Mark doesn’t like me and he convinces his father to let me go?“But he has no reason to not like you.” My wolf interjected.I crouched low underneath an oak tree while r
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
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
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.
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 a
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
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.
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
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
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