Catherine's POV As we ate breakfast, I couldn't help but think about last night. We fucking kissed, or we actually didn't. It was so weird, yet it felt so lovely.With a sigh, I shook off those silly thoughts from my head and continued eating. ''Are you okay?'' Aunt asked and got a nod from me.We all remained silent until I spoke. ''Why do you think alpha Darwin's Wolf sees me as his mate when he already has one?'' I threw the question to both Aunt and Lucas.They both stared at each other before Aunt dropped her spoon and fixed her gaze on me. ''Perhaps you are his second mate,'' Aunt responded, getting me confused.''Is it possible for one to have a second mate?'' I asked and got a nod from Lucas, ''Yes. The moon goddess might decide to gift a second mate to an Alpha if she realizes his first mate isn't worthy to be his mate,'' Lucas explained, causing a frown to appear on my face. ''So there is a possibility that I might be alpha Darwin's second mate?'' I asked with disgust, ''Ye
Catherine's POVAll throughout making dinner, I couldn't help but ponder in thought. I ponder the fact that Alpha Darwin and Lucas dated when they were younger, and Lucas never mentioned it to me. This explained why Alpha Darwin spoke to him in a different and caring tone. No wonder Lucas could easily differentiate them. Despite being step-cousins, Lucas and I are actually close. We treated each other as if we were siblings, but I never knew he was gay or bi; he never told me, nor did I notice. ''You are cutting the onion badly,” Ana said, bringing me out of my thoughts. With a sigh, I shook those thoughts from my head and concentrated on making dinner for the alphas. After we were done, a few maids took the meal and served it to the alphas. '' I'll be on my way,” I said, and picked up my things. I told Ana and Tonia a good night before leaving the kitchen. I reached the sitting room, and just as I was about to walk through the exit door, I felt a presence behind me. Terrified, I turn
Alpha Darin's POVI knew I shouldn't be here, but I couldn't stay away. I felt heartbroken about what happened in the car. I still couldn't explain why I hugged her, but I was glad I did. In her arms, I felt a different kind of comfort I hadn't felt in my life.After dropping her off, I went home, parked the car in the garage, and went straight to my room. I took a cold bath, changed into my nightwear, and tried getting some sleep, but I couldn't. My thoughts were filled with her, and I couldn't withhold them.Despite the warnings of my wolf, I ended up back in her room.''Alpha Darwin, what are you doing here?'' She said, concluding it was my brother. ''Tell her it's you,'' Eric urged, but I wouldn't heed his words.''I didn't see you throughout today, so I thought of coming to see you,'' I said and noticed the confused look on her face.''You came to see me? What for?'' She asked as she left the bed and stood before me with those sets of alluring sea-blue eyes. As she stood close, I
Alpha Darwin's POVWe both held each other's gaze, and I could see he wasn't surprised to see me, more like he was expecting me. ''What did he tell you?'' Darin asked as he took the bed.''What did you do?'' I asked with a questioning gaze, ''What did you think I did?'' He asked, getting me angry. ''Stop this, Darin. Elliot felt you were with another woman. Who is she?'' I questioned. Darin scoffed and stood to his feet. I watched him stroll to the bar, taking out a whiskey and two glasses. He returned to me and handed me a glass, which I refused to take. I was mad at him. Elliott was in pain at the thought of Darin being with another woman, and I wanted him to clear things up.''I was at a club,'' He announced as he filled up his glass. ''I got distracted and made out with a stranger, nothing else. We didn't even go further than a kiss,'' He explained and took a sip of his drink.I settled my gaze on him and saw he looked worried and tensed, probably hiding something from me.''Wha
Catherine's POVI returned to the kitchen and prepared breakfast for the Alphas. Aunt's condition was giving me concern, but I had to Wave it away, hoping everything would turn out well.After making breakfast for the alphas, I sat on the kitchen seat and pondered in thought while Ana and Dora went out to get a few things for the kitchen.Still in thought, I noticed footsteps behind me, turned around, and saw it was one of the alphas. Again, I didn't know who it was.''Greetings.'' I greeted, standing at my feet.''Have your seat.'' He gestured while going to the fridge in the kitchen. He opened it and took out a bottle of water from the fridge. I watched him fill the glass cup and gulp the water while I stared and watched.After drinking the water, he looked my way and took a few steps toward me. ''Are you okay? You seem worried,'' He asked, fixing his curious gaze on me.His words made me realize he wasn't the one I met in the sitting room with Lucas.''My aunt's illness is getting
Alpha Darin's POVI watched her leave the water, reach for her dress, and put it on. She took a step away but stopped when she realized she didn't know her way back.I saw her turn in my direction and shoot me an angry gaze before folding her arms, waiting for me to leave the water. ''You should be ashamed of yourself,'' My wolf mocked as I left the water. I went to where I kept my clothes, got dressed, and brought forth my hand for her to take. Without hesitation, she took my hand, and I held her gaze for a moment before teleporting away.We arrived in my room, and she immediately left my hand with a gulp. ''I'm sorry for what happened. It won't happen again.'' I lied and made my way to the restroom.As I took off my clothes, I couldn't help but ponder in my thoughts. I knew I shouldn't be doing this, but somehow I found myself doing it despite how hard I didn't want to do it.This was the first time I had been rejected. Someone was rejecting me, and it was a bit challenging. ''You
Catherine's POV I flipped through my wardrobe, looking for what to wear. I wanted to wear something simple, so I chose a purple button-up gown with a slim-fitted waist. After that, I looked into the mirror, arranged my hair, and reached for my bag when my phone rang. I checked the caller ID and smiled when I noticed that it was Lucas calling. “Hello, Lucas. How're you doing this morning?” I asked. “I'm fine, Cathy. How have you been?” He asked, and I smiled. “Well, I’ve been here. How's Aunt faring? Is she responding to treatment?” I asked and heard him sigh from the other end. “Alpha Darwin was here last night,” He said, ignoring my question. His sigh had answered the question anyway. “He was there?” I asked and picked up my bag and shoes. “Yes. He stayed with me until I insisted he go home.” Lucas replied. “Oh,” I muttered. Did he meet with Lucas last night? Was that why he rushed out of here during our kiss? “Cathy, are you there?” Lucas asked. “Yes, why don't we talk late
Alpha Darwin's POVI was with Lucas. We were still with his mother when I felt restless.“Mate in trouble!” Derick blurted out and I gasped. The hairs on my skin stood, and I became uncomfortable and worried.What could have happened to Elliot? I looked at Lucas, who was tucking his mother's hair behind her ears while her head was on his lap, then did a mind link to Elliot.“Elliot, are you okay?” I asked with a bit of urgency in my voice.I heard him chuckle and also heard some voices, which got me more worried. “Yes, I'm fine, darling. What's the problem?” He asked.“Where are you right now?” I asked, ignoring his question.“I'm at a party with friends. I just decided to step out a bit and have some fun.” His voice sounded exciting in my head, which means he was doing just fine.“Alright. I'll be cutting off the mind link now,” I said. “Were you missing me?” He asked, sounding seductive. “Um… yeah.” I answered even though that wasn't the case. “I'll be back soon, and then I'll make
Epilogue (24 years later) "When are they coming?" Catherine asked Theo and Leo, who shrugged their shoulders. "The driver has already gone to pick them up, Mother," Theo and Leo responded with a grunt. They were already growing annoyed and frustrated with how eager their mother was to see their younger brother and his supposed fiancée."You two don't seem happy to meet her," Catherine spoke, and they both rolled their eyes before Leo responded. "There is nothing to be excited about, Mother. We are twenty-eight years old and haven't found our mates. There is nothing to be happy about," he spoke out frustrated, while his mother gave him a pitiful look. She knew the pain of her two sons not finding their mates, and since they had just become Alphas, they really wanted to have their mates with them."Where are Fathers?" Leo asked. "They will join us soon," she responded while taking a deep breath. "But we should be happy for your younger brother. He has found a girl he truly loves and wis
Four years later “Give me that Leo, Theo.” Catherine shouted as she ran at the two boys, who were incredibly fast for their age. Filled with sweat, she raced them down the stairs as the two boys giggled happily and sped down the stairs. They got to the sitting room, and just then Alpha Darin and Darwin walked through the entrance door. “Fathers!” The little boys screamed and hugged their fathers. “What are you champs up to?” Alpha Darin asked as he ruffled the hair of the two boys.“Thank God you are here, these boys took my comb and ran away with it.” Catherine grumbled as she reached where they stood with panting breath. “We wanted to help with combing her hair, but she refused.” Theo responded with a pout. “So we had to run away with her comb.” Leo added, and both alphas laughed at the mischievousness of their sons. “It’s not funny.” Catherine rolled her eyes, faking anger, while Alpha Darwin grinned and placed a quick kiss on her lips. “This is just the beginning.” He teased, and
Three months later…Catherine was in her room, sleeping, when she felt kisses on her face, and she opened her eyes. Seeing that it was Alpha Darwin, she revealed a sweet smile and covered her face as she yawned. “Yawning beauty, it's your birthday!” Alpha Darwin reminded her, and she giggled. “Happy birthday, angel,” he added, making her blush. She sat up in bed and hugged him. “Thank you very much,” she said as she broke the hug, but Alpha Darwin pulled her in and kissed her forehead. “My pleasure,” he replied.Catherine looked around the room. “Where is Darin?” she asked.Alpha Darwin smiled. “He's around the corner. He is coming,” he replied as he pulled away and looked at her face. “Here, I brought you a gift,” he said and picked a small box from his pocket, which he handed to her with a smile on his face. Catherine collected the box from him, opened it, and gasped! She had to wipe her eyes to look at the gift that was inside the box again, and she was flabbergasted. “This… It's a
Alpha Darin and Alpha Darwin walked toward Catherine with excitement in their eyes. The fears in their hearts had completely evaporated away, and all that remained was their joy as they stared at the exhausted but excited Catherine. "The babies are fine," Catherine mumbled, brimming with relief and joy as she opened her eyes to look at Alpha Darin and Alpha Darwin. "Look, the twins are fine. They came out well," she said, pointing to her children, who were in the arms of a maid and the healer. Her excitement knew no bounds, and she couldn't stop smiling.Alpha Darwin collected the baby in the hand of the maid, while Alpha Darin collected the one in the hand of the healer, and they both smiled at each other. Hearing the cries of the babies made their hearts race, and they felt like the cries were their favorite songs. Their happiness was just indescribable, and their smiles could not wane. "The babies... They are identical," Alpha Darwin said as he looked at the baby in his arms and the
Two months later...Catherine was in her room; she had just taken her bath and was combing her hair while sitting in front of her mirror. She was humming gently to herself until she felt a presence in the room. Turning her head, a smile appeared on her face when she saw it was Alpha Darin and Alpha Darwin. They walked toward her; Alpha Darin took the brush from her and started combing her hair, while Alpha Darwin stood beside her, gently massaging her shoulder."You two look worried. What's going on?" Catherine asked when she saw the look on Alpha Darin and Alpha Darwin's faces. She knew something was wrong and worried that it might be related to a war, which she feared so much. "You can tell me anything," she added when she realized they were hesitating.Alpha Darwin sighed. "You know the pregnancy is six months now, and in a month, you could give birth. Don't you think it's time to mark you?" He asked, and Catherine's eyes widened. She turned to look at Alpha Darin and Alpha Darwin,
Alpha Darin’s POV I walked down the stairs with various thoughts in my mind. My feelings were complicated, and I had no way to resolve them. "Where are you going, Darin?" Darwin asked when he noticed me, snapping me out of my thoughts, and I looked at him. "What?" I asked with a raised brow. "I asked where you are going," he repeated. The truth was that his question registered, but I was too lost to figure it out.I sighed and replied, "I want to go and see Anabella in the dungeon." I saw him frown and ask, "Anabella in the dungeon? Why do you want to do that?" I shrugged, "I just feel like seeing her. I want to see her..." I mumbled, doubting my own words. I had no idea why I felt like seeing her when she had already caused so much trouble.Darwin seemed confused too and stood up. He walked toward me, standing in front of me. "Her trial is in a few minutes from now. Why don't you wait till then?" Darwin suggested, but I shook my head. "I don't want to wait. I want to see her before t
Lucas was in his room, about to sleep for the night, when he heard a knock on the door, and he stood up. He walked toward the door and opened it, revealing Lycan Edward. "It's you?" He asked, and Lycan Edward nodded. He opened the door wide for him to enter and closed it. "You were about to sleep, right?" Lycan Edward asked, and Lucas smiled. "Yeah..." He replied. "I only came to wish you a good night as I will be going to bed soon too." Lycan Edward explained and was about to leave when Lucas held his hand but immediately dropped it. "Er... I wanted to... invite you to sit," he stuttered, and Lycan Edward smiled. He nodded and found his way to Lucas's bed where he sat down, and Lucas sat beside him. "You look stressed," Lucas remarked as the first thing he noticed the moment Lycan Edward entered his room was his face. He looked exhausted, like someone who hadn't rested for days, and it bothered him. Lycan Edward revealed a sweet smile. "I've been burying myself in work these days so
WRITER'S POVA WEEK LATERLycan Edward was in his room working away on a file when he heard a knock on the door. He was about to ask who it was when he caught the tantalizing scent of Lucas, and he smiled. "Come in," he said, and the door opened, revealing Lucas with a cup of coffee in his hand. "This is for you," Lucas said as he walked closer to Lycan Edward and placed the cup of coffee on the table.Lycan Edward was impressed. He looked at the cup of coffee on the table, and a smile bloomed on his face. "How did you know I was craving coffee?" he asked sweetly as he gazed at Lucas standing in front of him. Lucas's eyes softened, and he smiled. "I'm your Mate. Of course, I should know what you want," he joked, and Lycan Edward chuckled. He closed the file he was working on and gestured to a seat for Lucas. "You can sit," he offered, and Lucas nodded as he sat down, facing Lycan Edward.Lycan Edward looked at Lucas with a loving gaze. The fine young man who had been with him for a we
CATHERINE'S POVI searched around the bed for Alpha Darin and Darwin, who slept beside me last night, but none of them were there. The space was empty, and as I opened my eyes, I looked around the room but couldn't find them, leaving me a bit confused. A knock came on the door, "Come in," I said, and the door opened, revealing a maid. "Your breakfast, ma'am," the maid said, and I nodded. She carried it to the table and placed the tray there. "Have you seen any of the Alphas?" I asked the maid, who shook her head. "No, ma'am, I haven't seen them today at all," she replied, and I frowned. "Okay," I replied, as I knew there was no point in continuing the conversation with her when she already said she had no idea where the Alphas were.She was about to leave the room when she turned back and asked, "If you need help taking your bath, I can do that for you, My Lady." She suggested sincerely, but I shook my head. "Don't worry. I can do that myself," I said, and she bowed before leaving th