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 POV“Do you think Charles might be in love with you?” My wolf asked.I stirred my coffee, looking out the window with swollen eyes I shrugged because I was really not aware of anything much going on with him. If he is in love with me that means trouble, what am I supposed to do with the affection? I already have enough from Mark. This wasn’t what I intended. Having Charles's father come beg me for his son seems ridiculous to me. They should have just left me to myself and accepted that things weren’t going to ever work out between us.I sighed heavily staring down at the now cold coffee. Is this what Karen and Lois meant when they said I would be stuck in a pool? Because it does feel like a pool. I couldn’t sleep a wink last night after Donald came to visit me at the office. It was more draining that I couldn’t talk about it to Karen just yet. She being the crazy girl would laugh at me and leave my soul hanging. I do not know how long it would take for things to die down.Right
Kate’s POVThe documents in front of me were beginning to look like they were written in foreign words. My eyes ached badly from lack of sleep. I have been working a bit hard to ensure the project that we are on does not flop. It is the first project being done in Dame’a’s absence. Speaking of Dame, his Alpha’s ball is apparently the talk of the town. Everyone anticipates it like it is some expected festival that they have been waiting for years.I do remember that the ball was one that I had looked out to attending so many years ago. When I missed the chance of getting to serve the guest. I had cried for two days straight and I remember Lois being there all through consoling me with chocolates and candies like it was the only way out that he was aware of. A small smile broke on my face at the memory. Those were the good old days. Whenever I look back at the growth myself and Lois have had. I do nothing else but be thankful to the goddess that I still have my very good friend with me.
Mark’s POVI stared in awe as Davina moved with gait around the showroom putting the attires together and taking pictures of them. When we got talking she let me know she was a fashion stylist. She works for a couple of celebrities. Creating outfits for fashion shows and photoshoots. I have seen the way she puts things together and it is super impressive. I have always known her to be resourceful which makes it a proud moment to see how much she is doing.It’s been a month since we reconnected at the club and got talking. But we haven’t met physically due to busy schedules. I don’t know what it is, but it almost feels as if old flames are rekindling. It's a dangerous thing to tend towards and I know it wouldn’t last. At the same time, after a long time, I find myself wanting to engage in some flirty engagements just for the fun of it.“Won’t you be going too far engaging her?” My wolf asked.“It is just talking. Don’t get ahead of yourself.” I replied, snorting. Kate is the only one I
Kate’s POV“Kate, you still haven’t talked about the dinner you went to yesterday.” Karen reminded me as we sat on Lois' rooftop with Lois and Bianca chewing on chips and beer.I groaned inwardly. I expected she was going to eventually ask questions. But I hoped it would be just between us and not end up pulling Lois into it. He will bite my ear off now.I threw her a hard glare, scrunching up my nose. “Why are you always eager to throw me under the bus?” I questioned and she let her tongue out at me in response.“What are you two talking about?” Lois asked.Karen giggled, “Kate went with Charles yesterday to eat dinner with the family.”“Wow, Kate! You and Charles again.” He noted, taking a gulp of his beer.I pouted with an eye roll. “It’s not even that deep. I should have just stayed back home. That family is nothing to write home about. Oh my goodness, even if I was destined to be with Charles. I will take flight at the first association with the family. They are moving crazy.” I
Author’s POVCharles could sense the discomfort from Kate. One of his wolf abilities is being able to read past people’s expressions. The moment they stepped towards the table and he found Charlotte sitting regally he knew it was going to be a tough night. His mother knew clearly that he was bringing Kate to the house. After the misunderstanding, they had over Matilda’s unexpected harassment. He wanted to show her just how much she meant to him by bringing her to the midst of those who matter to him. However, his intentions seemed to have been ruined. Kate definitely felt the energy at the table. She barely touched her dessert and didn’t say much after the dinner and it was time to leave.“Would you like some more desserts to compliment the one you didn’t eat?” He asked trying to lighten the mood.Kate smiled tightly, shaking her head. “No. I am fine.”“How was dinner?”“Not bad.”Her responses were enough to tell him tonight was a disaster. It seems like everyone is out to ruin the
Mark’s POVI stared in awe as Davina moved with gait around the showroom putting the attires together and taking pictures of them. When we got talking she let me know she was a fashion stylist. She works for a couple of celebrities. Creating outfits for fashion shows and photoshoots. I have seen the way she puts things together and it is super impressive. I have always known her to be resourceful which makes it a proud moment to see how much she is doing.It’s been a month since we reconnected at the club and got talking. But we haven’t met physically due to busy schedules. I don’t know what it is, but it almost feels as if old flames are rekindling. It's a dangerous thing to tend towards and I know it wouldn’t last. At the same time, after a long time, I find myself wanting to engage in some flirty engagements just for the fun of it.“Won’t you be going too far engaging her?” My wolf asked.“It is just talking. Don’t get ahead of yourself.” I replied, snorting. Kate is the only one I
Kate’s POV“Kate, you still haven’t talked about the dinner you went to yesterday.” Karen reminded me as we sat on Lois' rooftop with Lois and Bianca chewing on chips and beer.I groaned inwardly. I expected she was going to eventually ask questions. But I hoped it would be just between us and not end up pulling Lois into it. He will bite my ear off now.I threw her a hard glare, scrunching up my nose. “Why are you always eager to throw me under the bus?” I questioned and she let her tongue out at me in response.“What are you two talking about?” Lois asked.Karen giggled, “Kate went with Charles yesterday to eat dinner with the family.”“Wow, Kate! You and Charles again.” He noted, taking a gulp of his beer.I pouted with an eye roll. “It’s not even that deep. I should have just stayed back home. That family is nothing to write home about. Oh my goodness, even if I was destined to be with Charles. I will take flight at the first association with the family. They are moving crazy.” I
Author’s POVCharles could sense the discomfort from Kate. One of his wolf abilities is being able to read past people’s expressions. The moment they stepped towards the table and he found Charlotte sitting regally he knew it was going to be a tough night. His mother knew clearly that he was bringing Kate to the house. After the misunderstanding, they had over Matilda’s unexpected harassment. He wanted to show her just how much she meant to him by bringing her to the midst of those who matter to him. However, his intentions seemed to have been ruined. Kate definitely felt the energy at the table. She barely touched her dessert and didn’t say much after the dinner and it was time to leave.“Would you like some more desserts to compliment the one you didn’t eat?” He asked trying to lighten the mood.Kate smiled tightly, shaking her head. “No. I am fine.”“How was dinner?”“Not bad.”Her responses were enough to tell him tonight was a disaster. It seems like everyone is out to ruin the
Kate’s POV“You look good!” Her wolf commented.The dress looked nice on me. Black and chic as I wanted it to be. Karen is going to go beyond with her skills and I am going to be here for it. She made me the dress and still doubted her prowess. At this point, I do not mind opening up the fashion house right this minute. I glanced at the time on my phone and quickly got to finishing up with my dressing. Charles would be here any minute from now and I want to be ready before he does.Checking myself out in the mirror, I smirked proudly. He would go nuts when he saw me. Karen was in the living room chewing on a large bowl of popcorn with her eyes glued to the TV when I stepped out. I got in her face twirling.“How do I look?” I asked, wiggling my shoulders.She snorted. “You look good. Can you get out of my face now?”“Hell no! I need you to see just how much glow I have on.” She sighed, staring at me with some obvious questions in her eyes. I huffed, well aware of what was running throu