Catherine pov.For a week now, my life has been perfect. Lux had forgiven me, and we were both having a great time. I felt at peace just knowing that Lucas was gone and now Lux and I could live in harmony.The sight of Lux's bright smile and the sparkle in his eyes as we spent time together was enough to make my heart sing. The way he smelled, of pine and musk, was intoxicating, and every time he laughed, it felt like music to my ears.Whenever we touched, whether it was a gentle caress or a tight embrace, I felt like I was home. It was as if our bodies were made to fit together perfectly, and every touch was like a balm for my soul.Metaphorically speaking, being with Lux was like stepping into a warm bath on a cold day or sinking into a soft bed after a long day of work. He was my safe haven, my refuge from the world.I had finally mustered up the courage to tell the Alpha of the Shadow Moon pack that I had fallen in love with Lux and wanted to be with him. To my relief, he accepted
Lux pov.The sadness etched onto her face made me feel uneasy, and I didn't know what to say to comfort her. Even though she wasn't the real Lora, I could still sense the pain she was feeling after hearing the news of Lora's mother's death.As I looked at her, her eyes were red and puffy from crying. The room was filled with the scent of her perfume mixed with the aroma of the fresh spring air that wafted in through the open window.The only sound was the soft sound of her muffled sobs, interrupted by the occasional sniffle.As I reached out to touch her hand, I could feel the warmth of her skin and the slight tremble in her fingers.At that moment, I realized that she was like a fragile flower, delicate and in need of care."I want to hold you and tell you everything's going to be okay," I whispered. "But tonight is the full moon, and I promise to stand by your side during your transformation."After she ran to her room and couldn't hold back her tears any longer, I decided to follow
Catherine pov.I slowly opened my eyes, taking in my surroundings. The sun was peeking through the blinds, casting a warm glow across the room. As I sat up, I couldn't help but feel a slight throbbing in my head, like a tiny drum beating in my temple.I raised my hand to my face, rubbing my forehead, trying to ease the pain. I struggled to recall the events of the previous night, but my memory was hazy at best. Despite the confusion, I was relieved to find that I was fully dressed.A thought crossed my mind, and I smiled to myself, wondering if Lux was the one who dressed me up after I changed back into my human form.Just then, the door creaked open, and Lux walked in, his face beaming with a smile. "You're awake," he said, his voice filled with excitement. I walked over to him and placed my hands on his face, planting a soft kiss on his lips."Thanks, Lux," I said, feeling grateful for his help. He stood there, smiling at me, his eyes shining with affection."How are you feeling?" h
Lora pov.I slowly opened my eyes, taking in my surroundings as I noticed his hands resting on mine. As I stood up, I looked at him, his head down on the bed. The sight of him stirred up a mix of emotions within me - anger, betrayal, and hurt.I forcefully pulled my hands away from his grasp, causing him to lift his head and look at me. Without hesitation, I grabbed him by the neck, wanting to make him feel the pain he had put me through. The room was silent except for his sudden gasp."Cat," he managed to say, his expression one of shock at my sudden aggression. I could see the fear in his eyes as he tried to comprehend what was happening.I held on tighter, not wanting to let go until I had made him pay for everything. But he called out to me again, his voice breaking through my thoughts."Cat," he repeated, and I couldn't help but notice the desperation in his tone. I smirked, wanting to make him realize that I was not as helpless as he thought.Leaning in close, my hands still grip
Catherine pov.I opened my eyes, slowly, and stood up, my hand immediately going to my head. I felt disoriented and out of sorts, like I had been spinning around for hours. As I took a deep breath and looked around the room, I noticed that Lux was nowhere to be seen.Taking a step forward, I felt a strange sensation in my legs, like they were made of jelly. I wobbled for a moment, trying to regain my balance, and that's when Lux walked into the room.He didn't say hello, or even look at me for that matter. Instead, he walked towards me with a worried expression on his face."Lux," I called out to him, trying to get his attention. He lifted his head up slowly, as if in a trance, and looked at me."Cat," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. It was then that I realized something was really wrong.As he got closer, he wrapped his arms around me tightly, holding me as if he was afraid to let me go."Thank God you're back," he said, his voice muffled by my shoulder.I pulled away from
Catherine pov.Two years laterlife had been far from perfect. In fact, it had been a living hell. The constant pain in my head refused to go away, and each time I passed out, I would wake up with no memory of what had happened.As I walked into Andrew's room, I noticed he was busy drawing on a piece of paper. Curious, I walked over to him and took a peek at what he was drawing. But before I could get a good look, he closed the book and turned to face me."What do you want?" His tone was cold, and I could see the hatred in his eyes. It pained me to see my own son look at me with such disdain."I came to see how my son is doing and to spend some time with him," I said, trying to keep my voice light.But Andrew's expression remained unchanged. For a eight-year-old, he acted like a grown-up already."Don't you like my present?" I asked, moving closer to him. But he stood up and walked over to the door, opening it as he turned to face me."Leave," he said, his voice devoid of any emotion.
Lux pov.Watching her this way, I felt as if I had been keeping a lot of secrets from her lately. The sunlight danced on her hair, and her sweet scent filled the room. The sound of birds chirping outside added to the serenity of the moment. But seeing her getting hurt again, I just didn't want that.For the past two years, Lora had been taken over by an obsession to find my brother and kill him once and for all. I tried to tell her that Zuku was dead, but she kept on saying he wasn't. I couldn't understand why she thought Zuku was dead and how she came to know that she was after Cat, not Andrew.I looked down at Cat, who kept on smiling as she stared out the window. The room was filled with the aroma of her favorite flowers, and the gentle touch of the breeze caressed her hair. She was hurting because her son didn't want to see or talk to her.After a lot of sitting there, I found out she had already fallen asleep, and I slowly placed her head on the pillow as I stood up and walked ou
Lux pov."Andrew," I said, pulling him closer to me as I tried to calm him down. His eyes were wide and wild, but eventually, they returned to their normal brown color. I looked down at him for a moment, taking in his appearance. His hair was tousled, and his skin was sweaty.I took a deep breath and stared at him before speaking. "Son, listen to me. How did you meet Zuku, and how did he get to you?"He stared up at me, moving closer to my body and hugging me tightly, laying his head on my chest as if he was scared of something. I could smell his fear and hear his racing heartbeat."He always came to my dreams, Daddy," my son cried as I held him even closer to me. "He said Mom tried to kill me when I was a baby and that she never loved me. He also said he was my uncle, that you are his brother, Dad."I closed my eyes, trying to calm the anger inside of me. How could this be? Zuku was dead. I watched him die. Or could it be... I cleared my thoughts, not wanting to think of what I thoug
Aria pov.I know I don't need to trust Andrew, but I need to save Mom at all costs. After putting most of my weapons in my backpack, I decide it's time to make a move since it's nighttime.But just as I step out, I come into contact with Dad. Luckily for me, I come up with a lie and he allows me to go.Feeling foolish for not looking back, I didn't realize that my father has been following me. Once I reach the location Andrew asked me to come to, I drop my backpack on the grass. I take out a knife and hold it tightly, prepared in case Andrew decides to attack me from behind."Andrew!" I yell, scanning my surroundings. "I came as I promised. Now, where is Mom?" Anger laces my voice. After waiting for a while, he walks out with a smile on his face. He holds Mother close to him, her hands chained, and a gag over her mouth."That's where you are wrong, sister. You aren't alone, am I not right, Father?"I turn to where he's looking, and that's when I see my dad. "Dad?" I say, confused, as
Lux pov.I have never been myself for so long, and I felt as if I was going insane. I could not believe this was actually happening to me, and I felt as if I was going to regret the decision I was about to make sooner or later.I walked around my office for more than half an hour, just pondering over what my daughter had told me. The weight of her words lingered in my mind, casting a shadow of doubt and uncertainty.I knew Andrew was behind this; who else could it be if not him? As I made my way over to my chair, I sat down, still consumed by thoughts of what to do and how to get my wife back.Sadness enveloped me as I reflected upon my outburst at her. It was my fault entirely, and I blamed myself for everything. If only I hadn't done what I did, she could have been here with me now, and none of this would have unfolded.I placed my hands over my face, overwhelmed by the impending chaos that seemed to loom over me like a dark cloud. "What should I do?" I questioned myself, feeling a
Aria pov.As I hurriedly made my way towards the castle, my feet pounding against the rugged terrain, I could feel the weight of my breath escaping my lips in ragged gasps. The sight before me was daunting—my father, his countenance filled with anger, his eyes piercing into my soul. Yet, there was something far more pressing that compelled me to seek him out. I needed him to know that our beloved mother was missing.Just as he was about to utter a word, I cut him off abruptly, determined to deliver the shocking news. "Dad, mom has been kidnapped," I blurted out, my voice quivering with a mix of fear and urgency.His expression transformed from anger to shock as he strode towards me, a palpable sense of fear etched across his face. "What?" he queried, his voice laced with disbelief, needing confirmation of the devastating truth."Dad, mom is missing," I reiterated, the gravity of the situation sinking in. I could sense his mounting distress as he clenched his fists against the wall, st
Catherine pov.I slowly opened my eyes, taking in the dimly lit surroundings, trying to ascertain my location. There was an unsettling sensation, as if an unseen force was gripping me, but its nature eluded my understanding.Glancing around, I realized I was bound to a chair, confined within the oppressive confines of a shadowy room. A feeble bulb cast a faint glow, barely illuminating the multitude of boxes strewn about.I attempted to free myself, only to discover that the chains restraining me were unyielding, their grip unrelenting. My struggles proved futile, and a surge of helplessness washed over me.A desperate urge to scream welled up inside me, yet apprehension held me captive, uncertain if such an act would be wise.Suddenly, the image of Zuku, vibrant and alive, flashed across my mind, causing my heart to race. How could it be possible he was gone?Surveying my surroundings once more, I made another valiant attempt to break free, but my body felt feeble, devoid of strength
Aria pov.My mom Had been acting strange and I wanted to know why. I notice my dad hasn't come out from his office but even though I think I need to talk to him.As I walked down the hallway towards my father's office, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. The air was thick with tension and unease, and my senses were on high alert. The sound of my footsteps echoed through the empty halls, each step punctuated by the creaking of the floorboards beneath my feet.When I arrived at my father's door, I knocked twice, but there was no response. I hesitated for a moment before pushing the door open slowly, peering into the dimly lit room. That's when I saw him - my father, slumped over on his desk, blood dripping down his face and staining his shirt.I rushed over to him, but as I reached out to touch him, he pushed me away with a violent force. His eyes were filled with an anger I had never seen before, and his voice was cold and bitter as he spoke."Get away from me, evil ch
Catherine pov."I know what I did was wrong," I thought to myself, "but I need to keep my identity safe. If everyone finds out that I am not Lora, and that I have been lying ever since, I don't think they will all be able to forgive me."As I walked back to my room, my heart felt heavy in my chest. I sat down on my bed, holding my chest with one hand, and rubbing my forehead with the other. I could already imagine the look on Lux's face when he found out what I had just done to him. The thought made my heart beat faster, and I had to take deep breaths to calm myself down.Looking around the room, I noticed the sunlight streaming through the window, casting a warm glow on everything in its path. The room smelled of lavender, the scent of which I had sprayed earlier that day. I could hear the birds outside, chirping happily as they went about their day. Everything seemed so peaceful, and yet my heart felt anything but.As I stood up and walked over to the wardrobe, I felt a chill run do
Catherine pov.Lux had been acting strange ever since our argument, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that it was all my fault. He avoided eye contact with me and barely spoke to his own daughter. It was like we were strangers living under the same roof.Every time I caught a glimpse of him, my heart felt heavy with sadness. He even started sleeping in a different room, leaving me feeling broken and shattered. It was as if I had lost him and there was no way to get him back.As I walked down the hallway, my emotions were spiraling out of control. The image of Lux's cold demeanor played over and over in my mind. I felt like I was on the verge of breaking down.Finally, I found myself standing in front of his office. Raising my hand, I knocked on the door gently, but there was no answer. I tried again, and this time, I heard his angry voice from inside."Who is it?"I hesitated, wondering if I should respond. I was scared of what he might do if he found out it was me. Taking a deep b
Catherine pov.It had been months since we last heard from Andrew. Has he given up on his plans? I felt disturbed by the thought that he might be plotting something evil.Ever since the day we ventured into Lake Woods Rival, Lux had been angry and Aria had been distant from her father. I couldn't help feeling guilty and blaming myself for the chaos.I lay on my bed, lost in thought. What could Andrew be thinking? Where could he be? I felt as though I was disappearing from the world.I closed my eyes, trying to forget the pain and figure out how to stop Andrew once and for all. But the question kept disturbing me: how did he manage to escape?As I turned in my bed, a knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. I stood up and walked over to the door, opening it to see Aria standing there, looking scared. I wondered what had happened as I let her in.I held her hands and led her to the bed, where she sat down. Fear was written all over her face, and I felt confused and concerned about wha
Catherine pov.As I witnessed Aria in her state of anger, shock filled the hearts of everyone around us. I gently pulled her hands away from Lux and turned to face her, taking in the sight of her intense gaze fixed upon Lux, as if she was contemplating a sinful act."Arua, Aria, look at me," I called out to her, trying to bring her attention to me. She turned her eyes towards me, but they were still blue with anger. "I know you are angry, but mommy is here with you, okay?" I reassured her, and she nodded, her eyes gradually returning to their natural brown color.I then turned my gaze towards Lux and Sophie, who were still standing nearby. "Shame on the both of you!" I yelled at them furiously. "Don't you feel scared, knowing that something dangerous could happen to you at any moment?"My voice was firm, but it was filled with anger. I held Aria's hand tightly as we walked away from Lux and Sophie, trying to protect her from any potential harm. It saddened me to think that my family w