Catherine's POVI sat on the bed in the room, sulking and wondering why Alpha Darin had spoken to me like that. I was shocked because he hadn't spoken to me like that before. When he snapped, all I could see in his eyes was frustration, but what could he be frustrated about?I sighed and decided to wait for him to come. When he does, he would explain why he was pissed at me. The door opened and I sat in anticipation, waiting for Alpha Darin to walk in but it was Alpha Darwin. I was able to recognize him because of the clothes he had on. He totally wasn't the one I was expecting. I glanced at the door waiting for Alpha Darin to walk in but nothing happened, so I looked up at Alpha Darwin.I was also wondering what he was doing here since today was supposed to be Alpha Darin's day.“Alpha Darwin, where is Darin? And why are you here?” I asked.“Something came up. Darin will not be around for the day, so he asked me to spend some time with you.” He answered and I frowned.“Why? What happ
Catherine's POVI was so terrified of the fangs that shot out from his teeth. His eyes were scary as well. When he saw that I was terrified of him, he turned his back to us.“Damn it, Darwin, why did you bring her here? Why the heck did you make her know this place? Don't you know that no one is allowed to come here when I am like this!” He yelled and I shuddered. His voice was sounding like the voice I didn’t knew either. He became totally different and I gulped down nothing.“Calm down. This is Catherine and not someone else. She is not a stranger.” Darwin defended.“I don't fucking care who it is, Darwin!” He snapped. “No one is allowed to come here when I am in this state. Take her away from here!” He yelled.Darwin turned to face me and held my shoulders. “Let's get out of here,” He said and I only nodded because I couldn't form any words to say to him.He teleported us back to my room and I forced myself to sit down as I reminisced over what happened back there. I tried to get t
Alpha Darwin’s POVI arrived at the field where the shifters would be having their training, and as I looked around, I spotted Lucas among a group of shirtless men. He was also getting ready to undress and shift."No," I told myself and walked over to where he stood with the group of men."What are you doing here, Lucas?" I asked protectively."I'm here to train like the others," he responded, but I frantically shook my head. "Get dressed and leave. You are not joining in the fight," I firmly ordered while holding his gaze.It was a joke for him to think that I would let him fight in this war."Why are you sending me away? You know I can really fight in my wolf form. My wolf is fast and skillful, so why are you stopping me from joining this training?" he argued while I groaned and held his gaze.He perfectly knew I didn't want him to join the fight. He knew I cared so much for him, and allowing him to fight was something I wouldn't do."Leave," I demanded."I'm not leaving," Lucas spo
Catherine's POVIt's been a week already, and I've barely seen the Alphas. They've been busy training for the war and haven't had time to spend the day with me. I've also noticed that Lucas hasn't been coming to visit me either. I groaned and sat on my bed with a sigh.I looked around; there was nothing for me to do. Everything and everywhere were just so boring without them here. Since I couldn't do anything else, I grew tired and decided to go pay them a visit. I'm going to surprise them and make sure they drool when they see me.With that conclusion within me, I got down from the bed and went to the wardrobe where I picked a red off-shoulder gown that stopped a bit above my knees. The gown hugged my body perfectly and gave me a sexy look. I loosened my already packed hair and brushed it to the side, letting everything fall on my left side.After doing that, I went to stand in front of the mirror and glanced at myself and the changes the pregnancy had made to my body. I rubbed my st
Catherine's POV“Catherine, meet Annabella, my childhood friend and Annabella, meet my…” He trailed off and I couldn't believe it. Was he ashamed of introducing me to his friend now? He couldn't even say something like Annabella meet my lover, mate or even something pleasant, he trailed off? That feeling of hurt found its way to my stomach and I felt embarrassed that he was ashamed to tell her who I really was, so I decided to help him out. Besides, that's who I was anyway. “I'm Catherine.” I said, looking at him.She turned to face me and smiled at me. “Hi,” She said and before I could even think of responding, she sniffed the air and looked at me for a while. Her once smiley face contorted into a frown, and I wondered why she was looking at me like that.“Darin,” She called and I sighed. Great! She can even differentiate the twins and here I am. Good one! I exclaimed inwardly as jealousy burned within me.“She's human,” She said, her gaze still fixed on me. “Wait… don't tell me…”
Alpha Darin's POV“Wow! All this happened within the space of a few months?” Annabella asked after I had sat her down and explained everything to her; starting from when we met Catherine to the incidents after that and then the war.“Yes.” I nodded and she shook her head, still shocked by everything I had told her.“So, what's the next step?” She asked and I ran my hands through my hair as I tried to think of an answer to give her.“I don't know the next step, but we're just training for the war in case it comes, because that's not just a mere threat and if it's actually going to happen, then we need to be prepared because it can happen anytime. Vampires are cunning creatures.” I explained.“Agreed,” She nodded and sighed. “I was supposed to stay for the weekend but since a war is coming, I'm going to stay and help you fight. Since I'm good with the sword, it's nice I can help out in this war.” She said, determination etched into her voice.“No, you don't have to do that, Anna. Don't
Catherine's POVThe next morning, I had taken my bath and wore something casual when a maid came to inform me that breakfast was ready. I sighed and informed her that I would be down as soon as possible.As I prepared to leave, the events of the previous day replayed in my head, and I felt bad that Alpha Darin couldn't defend me when he had the chance to. I am aware this Annabella girl hates and me using every opportunity to show me, but what exactly did I do to her?I know I'm a human but that doesn't make me less of a living and breathing being. With a sigh, I packed my hair in a ponytail and headed downstairs for breakfast. When I got there, I was about to sit down when I saw her walk in with the Alphas. She was wearing white tank top, black jeans trousers and sneakers. Her blonde hair was let down in waves and damn, did she look pretty.The Alphas didn't wear identical clothes today, but I was still not able to differentiate them.“Good morning.” I greeted them and they smiled at
Alpha Darwin's POVWe were still at the training ground and when I saw Lucas from the distance, I decided to meet him and have a talk with him. At least, apologize for not being able to meet up with our date. I know what he must be feeling by now.I walked up to him. “Hey,” I said softly.He stopped what he was doing and looked at me. “Hey,” He replied.“I just want to apologize for not meeting up with our date. I'm sorry, something came up.” I apologized.“No, there's no problem. I'm not angry,” He said and I heaved a sigh of relief. Hearing that he was not angry was like cold water being poured on my skin. “Actually, I'd like to tell you something.” He said.“Okay. What is it?” I asked, a glint of hope flashing in my eyes.“Let's talk after training. I'll tell you after that.” He responded and turned to continue what he was doing but I shook my head.“No, tell me now.” I insisted.“It can wait, you know.” He said but I was adamant to know what he really wanted to tell me.“I can't w
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