Lora pov. I sat there, watching as Phillips stood up and placed his hands on the back of his head. I observed him closely, taking in his appearance once again. He was tall, with broad shoulders and a chiseled jawline. He had short brown hair that was slightly disheveled and piercing blue eyes that seemed to sparkle in the light. As he stood up, he let out a groan of pain, causing me to furrow my brow in concern. He looked at me, and our eyes met. "What happened?" he asked, his voice laced with confusion. I moved closer to him, examining his head for any signs of injury. I placed my hand on his scalp and felt a small bump, but it seemed to be only a minor cut. "You fell and hit your head," I told him softly. He looked around, trying to orient himself. "How about you? Are you all right?" he asked, his eyes searching mine. I nodded and smiled, trying to reassure him that everything was okay. But inside, I was seething with anger. I knew what I had to do, even if it meant hurting t
Lora pov. I walk slowly with the child in my hands, tears streaming down its face. The weight of the baby feels heavy in my arms as I try not to look down, but the cries of the child are hard to ignore. We make our way to the altar that's already set up in the woods. The scent of damp earth and pine needles fill the air as I place the child down, preparing it for the sacrifice. I feel his presence around me, knowing he's come to complete the ritual. I turn to face him, looking up at his face as he stares down at me. "Good Lora, good," he says, his voice smooth and deep. My gaze stays fixed on his face, transfixed by his dark eyes. "If the child is dead, you'll be able to return, right?" I ask him, my heart racing as I search his face for a hint of what's to come. "I will, and you will be in your body in peace for the rest of my life," he replies, his words soothing and reassuring. I turn back to the child, smiling sadly as I realize what I have to do. "I'm sorry, but you're my t
Catherine pov. As I opened my eyes, the blurry image of myself lying on the ground came into focus. I slowly stood up and squinted my eyes to adjust to the bright sunlight. Looking in the direction of the voice, I saw a little child crying and recognized him as Andrew."Andrew," I exclaimed as I hurried over to pick him up. His cries ceased as soon as he saw me, and I held him tightly, closing my eyes to take in the warmth of the moment."I'm so sorry," I whispered softly, and suddenly, a distant yell interrupted our peaceful moment."Lora!"My head turned sharply to the source of the noise, and I saw Lux staring at me with an intense glare. I felt a shiver run down my spine, seeing his anger radiating from his eyes. I took a step back, feeling uncertain about what to do next."Return my son to me," he demanded in a deep, stern voice.Quickly putting Andrew down, I scooped him up again as soon as he started crying, soothing him until he giggled and calmed down. Lux started approaching
Catherine pov. "Is Zuku your brother?" I yelled, standing up and approaching Lux who was staring at me."How?" I inquired, perplexed by the situation.He looked at me for a split second without saying anything. I waited, trying to figure out who Zuku was and why he was attempting to murder my son.Lux walked over to the bed and sat down, looking up at me. I could tell he was confused about everything, but I needed him to answer my question."Explain to me, Lux, how is Zuku related to you and why did he want to kill my son?"I sat close to Lux, holding his hands and patiently waiting for him to answer my question."Please respond, Lux, who is Zuku?"He clutched my hands tightly, as if he were afraid to say something he would later regret."Zuku was my twin brother," he continued to say quietly. "After the death of our mother, Zuku had always dreamed of becoming the Alpha. I was strong and wise, but Zuku was always rude and evil. My father, being a peaceful man, never wanted to leave th
Catherine pov. It has been a week since Lux left, and I've been doing everything I can to get everything back to normal. I walk around town, smiling, noticing how healthy everyone has become. Most of the time when I walk, I hear people whispering that I am possessed. That most of the time I will act good, and other times I will act like a jerk.I didn't mind listening because I knew they were correct. As I transformed into my wolf, I ran into the woods. The tall trees with leaves of green, gold, and crimson rustled in the wind. The sweet scent of pine filled my nose as I took deep breaths. I felt the rough bark of the trees under my fingertips as I ran deeper and deeper, away from people, feeling more relaxed with each step.After running a long distance, I reverted to my human form and sat on the ground, my fingers intertwined as I took a moment to catch my breath. I looked around, and everything was quiet and peaceful. I sat by a branch tree and watched the birds fly gracefully thro
Catherine pov. "Lucas!" I cried, looking around the forest, unable to hear anything. I scanned my surroundings, taking in the sight of the trees towering over me. The damp, earthy smell of the forest filled my nose, and the rustling of leaves echoed in my ears. "Lucas," I cried again until I heard the sound of a tree breaking."I didn't realize you missed me that much," he said, glancing at me."Oh, I didn't miss you at all. I'm just thinking about what you said, and I came to tell you why don't you come join my pack instead," I said, watching him as he walked slowly towards me."What a lovely Princess You are; I'm blushing," he said, making me smile. He reached me, and I could feel his warm hands on my face."You look nice," he observed as I walked away from him."Do you want company? I can keep you entertained," he offered, moving behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist."I had no idea I might find a beautiful woman who will feel sorry for me. Well, I'd like you to stay a bi
Catherine pov I just stood there, staring at Lucas, wondering how he got here. I was surprised to see the Alpha laughing with him."Come, Lora dear, this guy is funny," when I saw the Alpha say that, I wondered if he was under a spell or something.I just stood there, not breathing, as I watched Lucas stand up and walk towards me. I took a moment to observe him. He was tall, with dark hair that looked silky to the touch. His brown eyes were so deep that I felt like I was staring into a never-ending abyss. He smelled of cinnamon and musk, and the sound of his voice was like music to my ears."May I?" he said as he moved closer to me, lifting his hands forward and smiling at me. I nodded and took his hands in mine as we walked over to the dining table where the Alpha sat.As we walked, I noticed the way his fingers felt interlaced with mine, sending shivers down my spine. The sound of his footsteps echoed in my ears as we approached the table. The Alpha kept laughing whenever Lucas spok
Catherine pov. "I was taken aback by where I found myself as he drew away. 'Did he just kiss me?'" I thought, my heart racing.Looking up at him, I noticed his smile and saw a glimpse of Lux in his expression."Sorry," I said, pulling away and regretting the sudden intimacy."Don't worry, I like it," he replied, his gaze intense.I turned away, feeling confused and uncertain. "I have to get going; Alpha will be waiting for me," I said, hurrying off without waiting for his response.As I walked back into the castle, I noticed the sweet aroma of roses in the air, and the sound of birds chirping outside. I ran to my room, feeling my heart still beating fast inside of me."Wait, what was that?" I questioned myself, placing my hand on my chest.Lying down on my bed, I replayed the kiss in my mind, trying to make sense of it all. "What's the matter with me?" I wondered aloud, feeling a mix of emotions.Feeling overwhelmed, I unlocked the door, I felt as though I was unlocking the secrets of