Zuku pov.I watched as the two of them tumbled to the floor. Elina smiled at me as I looked up at her. The sound of their bodies hitting the ground echoed in the wind. "Well then, they do know how to talk, don't they?" Elina asked, her voice ringing out clearly. I chuckled and walked around them, examining them.I got down on one knee and placed my hands on Catherine's face. She was sleeping like an angel, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on her. The touch of her skin was soft and smooth, like silk."So where is the son?" I asked, standing up and turning to Elina."I have taken him back to the castle," she said. "Though you only wanted the mother. Why did you go after the boy?"I turned to look at her, my hands now on her hair, gently stroking it. "I want the mother, but the son has so much strength, more than I do. I think he will be of good help," I said.After saying that, I turned to look at the sleeping lovers. "Bring them to the castle. I think it's time to take over what's
Catherine pov.I kept my eyes closed for a moment, taking in my surroundings. As I slowly opened them, the sight of an unfamiliar bed greeted me. I sat up and placed my hands over my head, feeling weak and disoriented.I tried to piece together what had happened, and suddenly remembered that Zuku was still alive. With renewed urgency, I stood up and attempted to leave the room. But as I neared the door, a heavy force pushed me back, sending me sprawling onto the floor.Confused and disoriented, I looked up to see Elina standing in the doorway, gazing down at me with a smile. I remembered seeing her face just before I passed out, and for some reason, I felt a strange sense of trust towards her."Why?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "Why did you do that?"Elina just stood there, still smiling, and didn't say anything for a moment. Then, she spoke."You want to know why?" she said. "I don't like seeing you with Lux. I've fallen in love with him, but he's always refusing to tak
Zuku pov.We all sat by the dining table, eating in silence. I looked over at Cat, who was busy looking at her son. I smiled, knowing I was gaining the kid's trust, and when it worked, I would use his power to rule all werewolves.As I noticed Cat finding it difficult to eat, I held her hands. She looked at me and pulled her hands away. I smiled, seeing her looking so beautiful, even when upset. After we finished eating, I looked up at Elina, and she understood what I needed."Come, Andrew, let's go play," she smiled, looking at Andrew. The two of them left, leaving me and Cat all alone. I stood up and walked over to her."You know, you can become more beautiful if you decide to stay with me and be my Luna. You know I love you. Why can't you accept me?" I said.With my words, she looked up at me and angrily hit the table."You know you need to be put back into the shadow where you belong because no matter what, I will make you pay, Zuku."I smiled, not wanting to make things difficult
Zuku pov.As soon as I heard the words "Catherine was pregnant," I felt like collapsing on the floor, but I managed to hold myself up. I looked at Elina, trying to determine if she was lying or telling the truth. The look in her eyes assured me that it wasn't a joke.I turned to Lux, who was still chained, and saw that he had the same shocked expression on his face. The news had hit us all like a ton of bricks.I could feel my anger boiling deep inside me. How could she get pregnant now? Why now? I hit the wall closest to me, and my hand stung from the impact.I walked over to my brother and lifted him up by his shirt. "Why do you always make life so difficult for me, brother?" I wanted to hit him, but I held myself back and let go of his shirt. I walked over to the window and looked out, seething with anger.I should be the one to get her pregnant, but she's carrying another child for my brother. Will this one be like that little brat of a boy, Andrew? The thought made me want to scr
Catherine pov.I slowly started to open my eyes, as I looked around, seeing nothing but a blurry mess. I closed my eyes tightly and opened them again, and my vision started to come back into focus. As my eyes adjusted to the dimly lit room, I began to take in my surroundings.The air was musty and thick, with a lingering scent of dampness and decay. The room was shrouded in darkness, with only a faint light streaming in through the cracks of a boarded-up window. The walls were coated in a layer of grime, and the floor was cold and gritty beneath my fingertips.I tried to stand up, but I noticed a force pulling me down, like an invisible weight was holding me back. As I looked around, that was when I saw Elina, with her eyes closed as if she was casting a spell I couldn't understand."Elina, Elina," I yelled out, gingerly trying to get up. She slowly opened her eyes, looking at me without saying a word."Get me the fucking out of here," I pleaded with her, noticing she kept repeating t
Catherine pov.I hold my son Andrew so close to me as we both lay down on his bed. I feel his warm body against mine, and I see the joy in his eyes as I tell him about his upcoming baby brother or sister. The room smells of freshly washed sheets, and the sound of his gentle breathing lulls me into a peaceful state. I stroke his hair and revel in the softness of his curls.As I think back to what happened yesterday, I still can't believe that Zuku is dead. I look down at Andrew, who is already asleep, and wonder how he managed to kill Zuku, even though he is so young. I feel a sense of fear and uncertainty inside me as I contemplate the future and wonder if my unborn child will turn out like Andrew.But I push those thoughts aside and decide to focus on the present moment instead. I close my eyes and try to forget all that has happened, imagining a bright future for my family.The next morning, I wake up feeling tired and weak. I look around and realize I am still in Andrew's room, but
Catherine pov.She clapped her hands, and I could see the awe in her eyes as she looked at me. She stood up, walking towards me, placing her hands on my shoulders."Listen here, Luna. You don't have a say in this. We, the rival pack, pass judgment on those who don't belong here. That child is a threat, and if he's not killed, then every werewolf will have to face a nightmare.""What if I train him?" I said with hope in my voice. "What if I teach him the rightful ways and help him understand that he doesn't have to be the person everyone thinks he is? What if I show him how this world works?"I looked up at her, not ready to give away my son to this lady. Even though Andrew was a soul shifter, he could never be like Zuku.She walked away from me, going over to Lux and staring at him."You know what's right, Alpha. Do it before it's too late."I looked at Lux, who hadn't said anything, and walked over to him, anger blazing in my eyes."Don't tell me you're just going to hand over our so
Catherine povI open my eyes, and I notice I'm in bed with a bandage on my stomach. I look down, feeling scared, not knowing if my child is dead. I try to stand up, only for a hand to pull me back. As I turn and look, I see Lux staring at me."You need to relax, Cat, the baby is fine," he says.I feel relief just hearing those words, but then I remember Andrew, and my heart tightens within me. I stand up again, looking around and up at Lux."Where is Andrew?" I ask him as I try to remove whatever is placed on me.I try to go to the door, but Lux draws me back and looks at me."They're right, Cat," he says, his eyes staring into mine. "Andrew is dangerous. He's only going to become like my brother, and if we don't stop him, he's going to make everyone suffer."I stand still, just listening to Lux say all those words. I can't believe he would say something like that and let his only son die. I don't know what else to say as I just walk away from him.As I walk into the living room, I se
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