Rylan POVI can't believe Kathrina would still think so despicable of me. As I drove down the road, heading to the packhouse, Xander reached out to me through mindlink."What's it Xander?""Nothing…hey are you okay?" He asked, forcing me to groan. How could I really be okay now?"I'm not. I am really upset now and I feel like I would explode," I plainly said, taking a turn."What happened? Is about Kathrina?" He asked. I didn't say a word."Only she is able to put you in that mood, right…?""She thinks of me as a monster,can you believe that?!""Oh, man. Really?""I heard her talking to her friend_" chuckles and takes a turn "_She thinks Hayden is the world's best guy.""Maybe she didn't mean to hurt you by saying anything derogatory. Trust me. Yeah, I've just had a conversation with her twice but she doesn't seem like that sort of girl who would deliberately want to hurt someone with their words…""Wait…you've talked to her twice? How?""Well, I stopped by Grace Hood High this mornin
Kathrina POVI tried talking things out with Rylan for days but to no avail. He always ignores my calls and acts like I'm invisible whenever I show up in front of me.Couldn't celebrate our hundred days anniversary with Hayden because he said he was preoccupied that Saturday so we should move the celebration to another day next week. Like that wasn't much of a bad thing happening for me, I don't know why but I just had some sleepless nights, thinking how bad I must have hurt Rylan the previous week.Mom almost yelled at me again when I told her that Rylan and I aren't all that close again. I know she wants us to be since she's fond of Miranda.But that wasn't what made me decide to pay Rylan a visit the next day after school hours. I hadn't seen him in school that day so I decided to clear the air between us, hoping he would give me a listening ear this time."Hey, Kathrina," Aunt Miranda said with a broad smile when she saw me, stepping down the porch."Good afternoon, Aunt," I said
Hayden POV Rayana had woken me up from my nap this evening to talk gibberish and irk me because I spoke to mom on giving a restriction order so she doesn't get to leave the pack easily as she usually does. Hearing her mention Kathrina's name when she was about to step out from my house the very minute she opened the door, I rushed next to her to really see Kathrina. She stared at me with an expression I couldn't make out. I just hoped in my mind that she actually didn't hear a thing but her quietness said otherwise. "Hey, you're here?" I asked her and motioned to Rayana to leave. As Rayana left, I stepped out, closing the door behind. "Kathrina…what did you hear?" I asked her curiously. "I heard…everything. Everything," she said calmly. "Kathrina, I'm sorry," I said and attempted to touch her. "Don't touch me, RYLAN!" She bawled. "Kathrina." "You kept such a big thing a secret from me? For months?!" "I never intended to. Please hear me out. I'm sorry. I thought…it would be
Kathrina POVI stared at the door of Rylan's house not knowing what to do next. I had thought of going over to lita's place but I ended up coming here.I just didn't want to go home looking all pathetic. I was about to knock when the door opened. Mrs Miranda showed up."Hey, dear," she said, smiling as usual. I tried to force a smile but failed and sniffed instead."Are you okay?" She asked me as a drop of tears flowed down my face. I quickly wiped it away with my sleeves and nodded."But…""Who's there mom?" I heard Rylan asked from inside before he showed up behind his mother at the door."Kathrina, you're here?" He asked me surprisingly. I felt so stupid because I couldn't utter a word but nodded like a dummy as I tried fighting back my tears."Um, maybe I will…just excuse you guys," Mrs Miranda said and went inside in hesitation, leaving the door open."You…want to come in?" Rylan asked and I shook my head. He squinted and closed the door behind.He gestured at the porch swing and
Hayden POV "Did you find her?" Skye asked me later through the mindlink while I was driving back to Kathrina's house. I had informed him earlier about the whole issue before driving round the town in search of Kathrina. "I didn't. I've searched almost everywhere in lake town. I couldn't find her." Sensing the tensity in my voice, he tried to ease me. "Calm down, Hayden. Just calm down…" "Calm down?! I'm looking crazingly for my MATE! I have no idea where she is. What if she's mistakenly entered the city? You know she won't survive for an hour if she has already crossed the neutral territory, don't you?!" "I do." "And you want me to calm down! You must be out of your mind, pal," I said, increasing my speed. "Should I come over and search for her with some of our wolves?" "No. Stay in the city. I will find my mate myself. Just help do me one thing." "Sure. What?" "Check the whole City plus the neutral territory to see if she's around there." "Copy, alpha," he said and cut hi
Zoey POV "You're not going out tonight, Zoey!" I heard Caroline yelling from the kitchen. My lips curled into a smile as I applied a red shade lipstick on my full heart shaped lips. I arose and whirled in front of the mirror, checking myself out. As always, I was looking hot to kill. In a black body hug nylon gown, ripped by my sides, exposing my seductive body with a pair of brown heels, I looked ready as ever. I had my hair curled to perfection earlier today and as it bounced fluffily when I shook my head, I giggled and grabbed my bag on my bed. "You're fucking kidding me if you're going out tonight," Caroline said when I walked into the living room. "Well, I'm not," I said, smiling to piss her off. "Zzzoooeeey!" She groaned as she walked up to me. "Are you crazy?" "Hey, no. I'm just stepping into the nearby town to check out some super casanovas." "No. I'm not letting a mad vampire step into a town and take down most guys in a bar," she said and I flicked her a glare. "Oka
Kathrina POVI slowly opened my eyes later in the night after unknowingly drifting to sleep after I spoke to my dad on the phone.I took my phone by my side on the bed to check the time. It was saying five minutes past twelve and I glanced at the table clock on Rylan's cupboard by the bed which said the same thing.I crawled out of the bed feeling thirsty. I slowly opened the door not to cause a noise seeing everywhere was quiet and I guessed no one was awake.I walked gently into the kitchen by the hallway and flicked on the light. I glanced back at the dark living room before walking up to the refrigerator.I grabbed a bottle of water and took a glass. I filled it and took a sip of the water. Going over to one of the stools by the countertop, I sat down, backing the kitchen door.Now gulping down the water, I heard a slight noise then I froze as the hair in my skin erected.Sensing someone was around and probably standing a few inches away from me, I slowly arose. I glanced at the
Zoey's POV We both drank for over an hour but I was still sober. Hayden kept blabbering like a true drunkard which was actually entertaining. I looked around the club to see a few people around and some silly couples dragging their feets to the different staircase leading to their reserved rooms. "Don't worry about your mate. I am here for you," I told him after we had emptied a jar of beer. He glanced at me and nodded. "Ma'am," the waiter called, leaning forward. "Yes?" "Um, I don't know if you both are staying here but, we will be closing soon," he informed. I glanced at my wristwatch. It was past twelve thirty, midnight for a nice time. I beckoned to the waiter to come and he walked over to me. "Can I get a room? Any nice room available?" He nodded. "I will go get it ready…" "Just fill our empty jar first. Excuse me," I said, suddenly standing up. "Hey winsome, I will be back," I said to Hayden and pecked his cheek before leaving. I rushed back to the room where I had e
Writer's POV Some days later, the Salvador family was having lunch at the dining room with Rylan seated next to his girlfriend, Kathrina and Caroline and Zita. Madlyn had invited them to come over to have lunch with them. They made jokes and chatted while having lunch round the table and Kathrina felt really happy. After dinner, Kathrina walked out with Rylan, his hand locked with hers, both walking behind Caroline and Zita."Guys, I'm leaving tonight," Zita said when they stepped on the lawn and they gave her a shocking expression."Why?" Kathrina asked."Hey, we never spoke about that," Caroline said, feigning annoyance. "Well, it's because…I've got no reason to stay back anymore. I could return to where I came from and carry on living my normal life.""You want to leave, for real?" Rylan asked in disbelief. "I remember you changing your mind a couple of times before.""I'm serious this time, Rylan. I'm leaving…""You're not leaving," a familiar voice said and they turned to see
Kathrina POVEverything has been peaceful since Zoey's death. My life had changed. I live a good life with my family. I've got my best friend, Lita, back and I have gotten new friends I'll keep forever, they are Caroline and Zita. I just wish Zita gets to spend more time with us.On a sunny morning, Rylan and I followed Mrs Fox's car behind then stopped at the town's entrance gate. She was leaving Laketown for good. I had no idea that she stayed back for two months after she got to know who I really was and about the demise of her daughter Lexie. I had got a call from her yesterday which made me so happy and I had told Rylan to follow me so we helped her pack her things and see her off at the entrance gate.When Rylan pulled over by the road behind her car, we got out and walked up to her leaning on her car."You know, I am happy I stayed for sometime. I was able to experience inner peace and happiness more than I had expected. Kathrina, I'm happy I got to know you and you made me be
Zita POVAfter Kathrina left that morning, I saw a big disappointment on Hayden's face. I don't know why but I felt pity for him. I couldn't help it but followed him to his place a few days later when I went to see Kathrina in their college.He happened to catch me and invited me into his house for a cup of tea."I wasn't expecting you'd follow me to my place. You're Zita, right?" He asked, u nodded as I took the cup of tea from him."Are you okay?""If you think I'm not, then you're right. I'm not going to act tough after I was rejected by my mate. It hurts. It's all my fault though.""I thought you wouldn't give up on her?""I was thinking about that too. Actually I had no intention of giving up on her before even when I knew she had hated me. But that day, when she rejected me, I saw the firmness in her gaze and knew she really had no feelings for me again. And when she took Rylan's hand and left with him, I knew I've lost her, forever.""So, what's your plans now?""Giving up. Sto
Kathrina POVThe next day, I went to Caroline's house and she said Zita was in the backyard at the river bank. I went there and saw her holding a small steel silver pot.I walked up to her and faked a cough, causing her to glance at me. "Hey, are you okay?" I asked her.She nodded and smiled. "It's still warm in here." I stared at the pot then it dawned to me what was in there. I looked up at her and she shook her head."That's Zoey's ashes?""Yeah. I was reluctant to throw it into the water. I'm happy you're here. I've gotten the strength to do what I want now."I chuckled. She opened the pot,dipped her hand into it and took a handful of ashes then threw them into the water. She did so till the pot was empty and dropped the pot in the water. We both watched the pot as it flowed on the water surface. "You know, Zoey was the only family member I had in the entire world," she said after a while. "Our parents are dead. We both left the vampire world because we didn't want to be bound t
Kathrina POV "Let's meet up tonight. Come alone and I'll spare your mother. You can send a message when you're done thinking about it. Your life in exchange for your mom's, sweetheart," Zoey said and hung up before I could say a word and I stared at them. "I'm going to meet her," I said to Caroline and quickly sent a message to Zoey, stating my agreement to her request. "Kathrina, going alone ti see Zoey is freaking risky," Caroline said. I shrugged. "I don't care…" "I'm coming with you," I heard Rylan said, almost yelling as he barged into the house. "No, Rylan. My mom's life is risk here. Zoey wants only me to come." "I knew this would happen someday. I won't let anything bad happen to either you or your mother, Kathrina." "Wait, how did you know that Kathrina had a problem?" Zita asked. "They are mates and their bond have grew stronger since something happened one certain night," I heard Caroline said to Zita in a whisper. "I felt you were in trouble, Kathrina," Rylan said
Kathrina POVSome days later, I returned home from school and while trying to make something to have for lunch, my mom got a call and I watched her go far away and answered the call. Since then, she started acting strange. Morley talked to me one day about it and he had observed that she's been getting a couple of strange calls from an unknown number. When I tried to talk to her about it, she said it's nothing.A week later, we were chatting and telling jokes in her Cafe when her mood changed to a gloom after her phone beeped and she glanced at the phone screen."Mom, are you okay?" I asked."Um, yeah. Why ask that?""You've been acting a little bit weird these days. Is there a problem?""Nah. It's just the little stress I face sometimes. You know handling the Cafe alone on some days when it's filled is not really easy peasy. But I do appreciate it when you guys do help out on the weekends, especially you, sweetheart.""Hm. But I've told you to get a sales girl. It would relieve you
Hayden POV I watched as my mate left, not wanting to accept me. I didn't know why she was so much acquainted with Rylan recently, but then, I knew that it wasn't going to be for long. It wasn't going to be for a long time before she came back to me. I knew that she wasn't going to be for long, and she was going to be mine once again. I was definitely sure of it. Kathrina's words, however, bore deep into my soul. While the fear gyrating around my core had me in place thinking for a moment that I would lose Kathy forever, I tried to shrug it off. It was like a hot dagger slicing through my skin, killing the morale and courage about the future of me and my mate, and it wouldn't stop tormenting me. He was having fun with her. My enemy. "I've told you Hayden , Kathy doesn't belong to you. She's mine, and mine alone," he said, with some vile smirk on his face. Oh how I wish Kathy could see this, then she'd know what kind of person she was looking forward to. "And what claims do you
Kathrina POVI opened my eyes a while ago, not knowing that some hours had passed. Caroline was in front of me. I looked beside me and saw Zoey. She was no longer in my body but looked just like Zita. I touched my face and Caroline walked up to me with a mirror."Congratulations," she said as I stared in awe at my face in the mirror. At last, I've gotten my face back. I'm now the real me. Kathrina. I turned to Zita after I stood up. She smiled at me. I glanced at Zoey. "What's going on with her?""She's unconscious. And she'll remain so till some time in the morning," Zita said."Thanks so much, Zita. I do appreciate what you've done for me," I said and pulled her into a hug. Then it dawned on me. I slowly turned to see Mrs Fox in front of the car. She walked up to me. "I saw it all…Kathrina," she said. She darted her eyes elsewhere and stared at her daughter's body. She walks to the body and wraps her arm around the body as she bursts into tears. I went to console her. I told her
Kathrina POVI stared blankly at him as he leaned forward to me. I was about to utter a word, to retaliate to his sudden action but I felt him pressed a button and my seat slightly went back. He did it again and chuckled when I gasped. I pulled up an irritated expression and he grabbed a bag from the back seat and placed it on my lap."What's this?""Check it out and change into it. I got some clothes ready which you could easily change into. I'm sure you've not added weight for over a year. You seemed to be on a diet when I saw you then.""Why should I change my clothes?""I'm taking you to your home. Your fake Mom might probably want to question you when she sees you in black clothes. I'm sure she has no idea that you attended your actual Dad's funeral.""She doesn't even know I've been lying and fooling her all this while." I sighed."You can simply tell her today. I know you're tired of lying to her," he said, peering into my eyes. I wondered how he could tell what I was feeling.