Catherine's POV
The sun stung my eyes, and I slowly sat up from bed and found myself in an unfamiliar room. The clothes scattered on the ground were the ones I wore at the mating ritual last night. Yesterday was a mating ritual in Shadow Forest. It was a tradition that werewolves living in New Jersey held a mating ritual in Shadow Forest every year. Alpha and Luna of every pack would bring their unmated werewolves here, looking for their mates at the ritual. Of course, if one didn't find one, the ritual next year was waiting for him. Once the ritual started, I strolled around with a drink, with no desire to find my mate. Well, you must wanna know why, because I was wolfless. As I was strolling around with a glass of raspberry juice in my hand, I saw my stepmother Elena Anderson talking to my stepsister Gina Wyatt under a tree in the corner of the square. Although I didn't have a wolf, my hearing was particularly excellent. Thus, I could still hear what they were talking about at a distance. Although Gina lowered her voice, I still heard it. They are speaking ill of my mother. Anger was boiling up inside me. How dare she! So when they were done talking, I stopped Gina while she was alone, asking her to apologize to my mother. Apparently, she didn't mind my warning and with a shitty face written with 'so what', so I spilled berry juice all over her, smiling to see her screaming and running away. But my stepmother was angry and shouted in Luna's tone, "Catherine! Find your sister now!" I couldn't disobey Luna's orders even if I were not willing, so I came for Gina. "Gina! Where are you?" I was now at the periphery of Shadow Forest, some distance from the square. If I kept moving forward, I would go deep into the forest. I didn't think that Gina would lose her mind and run into the forest late at night. I tried hard to ignore the laughter of the crowd to see if there were Gina's footsteps. Suddenly, I smelled the scent of vanilla. I smelled countless fragrances, but I swore that none of them were as attractive as this one. I followed the scent and tried to approach the source. When I got close to a tree, a tall man sprang out from behind the tree. Instantly, a strong scent of vanilla came at me. Though I couldn't see the guy's face in the dim light, I knew he wasn't one of my pack members. "Who are you?" I asked carefully. His breathing was loud, and I had a feeling that he was staring at me in the dark. In such a case, I didn't dare to act rashly. Suddenly, he pounced at me and had me in his arms. He was so strong that I couldn't break free. Just as I attempted to shout for help, I abruptly had a strange feeling. My consciousness seemed to be occupied by another person. I couldn't think clearly and fainted in the end. When I woke up again, I was in this strange room. I pushed away the blanket and got out of bed, picking up my clothes. There was a man's suit jacket hanging on the back of the chair beside me. What the hell? I angrily threw it onto the bed, and this jerk actually left just like that? 'Is he my mate? Why can't I sense anything now?' Despite the pain between my legs, I put on my clothes. But then I found that the obsidian pendant given by my mother was missing. After I looked for it everywhere in the room and became frustrated, I heard a knock on the door. My stepmother and father rushed in as I opened the door. "Alpha Wyatt, your daughter had been fooling around with a stranger for a whole night while the entire pack was looking for her. If others knew about it, our pack would be embarrassed!" Elena put on a surprised look and shouted at my father. After that, Elena looked at me balefully. Elena snorted and said, "Catherine, I asked you to look for Gina yesterday. But what did you do? You were actually having fun here." "No, I wasn't!" I hurriedly explained. "Look at the hickeys on your neck. Are you still trying to deceive your Alpha?" I subconsciously covered my neck. The damn man had left many hickeys on my neck. "Catherine, I'm so disappointed in you." Troy glanced at my neck and then looked at the messy room, shaking his head. I came from the Black Moon Pack, and my father was the Alpha. My mother was Paisley Davis, the last Luna of the pack. Yet she died when I was three years old. To be honest, I knew that Luna was indispensable to a wolf pack. However, my father married Elena only two months after my mother died. That was why I found it hard to believe my father was sad about the death of his mate. Elena had been targeting me ever since I could remember. Obviously, not every pack was lucky enough to have a nice Luna. "I didn't fool around." I calmed down and said calmly, "I met a werewolf on my way to find Gina, and then I fainted. I have no idea why I'm here. I think he is probably my mate." "Your mate?" Elena sneered. "Impossible. You are lying. You won't have a mate." "I know I don't have a wolf, but many werewolves like me have found their mates. Am I right?" I tried to be patient in front of my father, despite my dissatisfaction with Elena's attitude. Although I was angry about what the man had done to me, I did have a strange feeling yesterday. Yet I didn't know if that was the feeling between mates. Elena didn't answer my question but looked at my father instead. "When you were born, a witch made a divination for you and said that you were a werewolf who would never have a mate," Troy said slowly as he looked at me with pity. This came as a shock to me. "That's impossible! Impossible! How could I not have a mate?" I subconsciously said. Now I was even more desperate than I had been when I found that I had no wolf at the age of eighteen. My mind was in turmoil, and I couldn't think calmly at all. Werewolves all lived in groups, and any werewolf without a mate would be lonely for the rest of his life. "Would your father lie to you?" Elena said mockingly. Then Elena looked at my father and said, "Darling, I know you are in a dilemma. But the higher-ups of the pack are outside, and we have to handle this properly." "Catherine, I won't be partial to you even though you are my daughter." Troy took a deep breath. His face became calm, and there was solemnity and authority in his tone.Catherine's POV "Father... Alpha Wyatt..." I looked at his strange expression and suddenly had a bad feeling. "Catherine, you're banished now." Troy said seriously, "You no longer belong to the Black Moon Pack." "I am banished?" For a moment, I was lost for words. After learning that I would never have a mate in my life, I received another piece of bad news. I was banished by my father, by the Alpha of my pack. This meant that I couldn't live in the Black Moon Pack anymore. Without the protection of the werewolves, I would become a rogue. My eyes were filled with tears as I looked at my father pleadingly. Elena standing beside my father with a smirk on her face. "Alright, get out of here now. Don't present a pathetic sight. It's not us who asked you to fool around with others here," Elena spoke without scruple after getting the answer she wanted. That was who Elena truly was. She had been trying to drive me away for so many years. I was filled with sadness as tears w
******Five years later****** Catherine's POV "Miss, stop peeking at us, or I'll get angry." A cute boy said as he looked at the female werewolf who was leaning against a tree nearby to have a rest. The boy was my son, Noah Wyatt. His serious look amused those rogues around us who were resting. "Noah, relax." I gently stroked my son's hair and held my daughter closer to me. Five years ago, I became an rogue after being kicked out of my pack by my father, the Alpha. Later, I found myself pregnant. Fortunately, a friend of my mother, Mabel Erich, lent me a hand. However, I couldn't join her pack because of my father. With Mabel's care, I gave birth to my twins, Noah and Hedwig. "Mommy, are you tired? You can take a nap, and I will watch you with Noah." Hedwig looked at me with her big eyes. Noah and Hedwig were very cute. Noah was older than Hedwig. Young as he was, he was more mature than those of his age. He had a clever face with wise bright eyes. As for Hedwig
Catherine's POV In the evening, I planned to leave Noah and Hedwig in the care of Mabel. I wasn't worried at all because Mabel had helped me take care of them when they were just born. A mating gathering would be held in Shadow Forest today, and my father's Black Moon Pack would go there, too. Thus, this was the best time for me to take back my mother's necklace. I squatted to touch Noah's head and whispered, "Noah, take good care of Hedwig and stay at home with Mabel, okay? Mommy has to go out to do something." Then I kissed Noah and Hedwig on the cheek. Mabel looked at me worriedly and said, "Come back soon after getting your thing." "OK." I saw Mabel's concerned look and nodded. "Mommy, be careful," Noah spoke to me in a soft voice after he ran toward me and tugged my sleeve. I squatted again and stroked his head. Then I smiled at him with a nod of my head before I got up and pushed the door open to go outside. I gathered my coat around me. I knew Mabel was wo
Catherine's POV "I don't care who you are. I just want to take my thing back." I looked at Gina resolutely. The necklace belonged to my mother and was the only thing she had left me. To me, it was priceless. Abruptly, I noticed that Gina's eyes wandered from me to the place behind me. I turned around in confusion and saw some guys standing not far away, but I didn't know them. As I turned to look at Gina, she suddenly leaned closer to me and sneered, "I know where your necklace is, but I just don't want to give it back to you. Nothing will happen if you don't come here. But now you reminded me of those stupid things you've done. Do you want to take the necklace back? No way. Tomorrow I'll cut it up and throw it into the furnace to melt it!" "How dare you!" I felt a chill all over my body and clenched my fists in anger. "Why wouldn't I dare? Humph, let me tell you. Daddy told me a secret last time he got drunk. He said that you aren't his child, but just a bastard. You
Blake's POV This morning, I was working in the Sayreville branch of the Chavez Group. After I officially succeeded my father as the new Lycan King, I changed the name of the company to the Chavez Group. I didn't care about the opinions of those old fogies of the Council. Just as I was looking at the report my Beta submitted to me about the company, my office door was opened. I couldn't help but frown. As the door was opened, a woman in a strapless dress came in. She had long wavy blonde hair. The moment she saw me, she put on a smile that she thought was charming. She held her long hair and deliberately put them to one side, revealing her fair neck. The woman was Gina, whose father was the Alpha of the Black Moon Pack. I slept with her five years ago, but I didn't like her at all. However, in order to be the Lycan King, I promised to make her my future Lycan Luna. I looked at her in annoyance and asked, "What are you doing here?" "King Blake, there will be
Catherine's POV The next morning, I woke up early. I sat up and found Noah and Hedwig still asleep beside me. My face cracked into a smile. The two kids were my sunshine and my whole world. I patted the two kids to wake them up. Mabel had gotten the breakfast ready. After washing up, I helped Hedwig wash her face and brush her teeth. Noah was an independent kid and could do these things himself. "Mommy, hug me." Hedwig blinked her beautiful big eyes sleepily. Obviously, she didn't get enough sleep. I kissed her tender face as I got her into her dress. Hedwig had an adorable expression and didn't avoid my kiss. After Hedwig finished washing, I helped Noah get dressed. Noah really cared about his image, so I dipped the comb in the water before I combed his hair. As I combed Noah's bang back, I was astonished at the sight of his smooth forehead. "How is this possible?" The man standing with Gina last night appeared in my mind. His hairstyle was the same as N
Catherine's POV I froze for a moment upon hearing their laughter and instantly tried to dry my eyes with some tissues. But I was too flustered to find any. "Mommy, are you crying?" Just as I was getting anxious, I turned around and met my kids' clear eyes. "Who made you cry? Have you been bullied by bad people?" Noah walked over and looked at me worriedly. I immediately turned around and wiped away my tears with my hand. I forced a smile and said, "No one bullied me. I just had a piece of grit in my eye!" "Mommy, don't lie to me. Do you think we are still babies?" "Right, we are four years old now!" Hedwig curled her lips and said seriously. Mabel stood at the door, staring at me with a concerned look. Perhaps because it wasn't proper to ask the reason for my crying in front of the kids, Mabel just comforted me softly. Mabel asked, "Catherine, are you all right?" "Yes, Mabel!" I answered with a guilty look. If I had known that the two kids would come back so e
Blake's POV After returning to my residence in Sayreville, I lit a cigarette and stood in front of the window, enjoying the beautiful moon. I suddenly felt a little irritable and couldn't help but pinch myself between my eyebrows. I couldn't remember how many times I had helped Leo solve his problems. Now Leo was in Europe for a vacation, so I had to investigate the two kids for him again. What a nuisance! I cursed and then contacted Henry through Mind-Link. "Henry." I sent him a voice message. After a while, I received his reply. "Good evening, King Blake!" Henry responded. Then he joked, "I'm so glad that I haven't met my mate. Otherwise, I might not be able to spend a night alone with her." "Cut the crap." I snorted, "I want all the information about the two kids in the photo." "Got it. I'll call Alpha Theo," Henry replied in a serious tone. After cutting off Mind-Link, I put out the cigarette in my hand and went to the bathroom to take a shower. Although m
"Grandma's right, Sunny and Leo are perfect for each other," Catherine agreed quickly.Sunny's face turned bright red. Why was everyone focusing on her?Abigail noticed Sunny's other hand hanging still and asked quietly, "Sunny, what's wrong with your hand?"Remembering the video of Sunny fighting the thugs, Catherine explained, "Her hand is injured. Sunny, are you feeling better now?"Sunny nodded. "Much better!"Patricia was shocked. "How did your hand get hurt? Was it that naughty Leo?"Sunny shook her head and explained what had happened.Patricia and Abigail listened with concern. Catherine pulled up the video, and after watching it, both Patricia and Abigail's faces showed worry."Sunny, I didn't think you had so much courage!""Did you practice martial arts when you were young?"Sunny answered all their questions. The two elders looked at her with new respect.They couldn't believe such a small and t
Hedwig's little face was covered with Noah's fingerprints, pink and white, and she looked cute. Her head was full of flour, and when she shook it, a cloud of dust came out.Patricia and Catherine were amused by the two kids. Patricia laughed so hard that she thought her grandson was naughty and her granddaughter was pitiful."Mommy, look at what I made! It's a little ball!" Hedwig couldn't make pies, so she just kneaded the pie crust into a round ball and proudly showed it to Catherine.Catherine didn't want to hurt her daughter's confidence and praised her immediately, "Hedwig, you're really hands-on! This circle is so round!"Hedwig, upon hearing the praise, decided to make another round shape.Catherine quickly moved the pie crust away and said with a smile, "Hedwig, this is for making pies. Why don't you go play with your daddy?""Oh!" Hedwig pouted, a little unhappy. Her mommy was so mean."Grandma's here!" After running out, Hed
"Aren't you supposed to have dinner at home? I need to go back too."Sunny recalled Patricia's call to Leo last night, where he promised to return early.She felt a tinge of sadness. Although she and Leo were back together, she still felt insecure. Celebrating Christmas's Eve would mean another separation."Are you going home?" Leo narrowed his eyes, staring at her dangerously. "What if your stepfather introduces another suitor to you? How will you refuse him?"Sunny was surprised. "How do you know about that?""Wasn't it? I know he's introduced five suitors to you. I didn't get that wrong, did I?" Leo sneered, his face turning cold."He treats you like goods to sell. Are you still going back to his place?" Leo's face darkened, as if ready to punch someone.This was Sunny's dark secret, something she had always feared and been hurt by.If Leo hadn't investigated her, she would have kept these secrets until old age, not letting
Third Person's POV"By the way, did you report this to the police? Any updates? Who would want to target you?" Jessica asked curiously."The police have identified the attackers, but they're still at large," Leo replied grimly, his expression darkening."They'll catch them eventually. Don't worry, Sunny—bad guys always get what's coming," Jessica reassured."I hope so. I just want to know who's behind this," Sunny said, frustration flashing across her face.Jessica hesitated, then turned to Leo. "Boss... do you think there's a mole in the company?"Leo's eyes turned icy. "You mean Samuel?""You suspect him too?" Jessica raised an eyebrow."His recent behavior makes it hard not to," Leo sneered.Jessica frowned. "I think he's been leaking company secrets to that new rival firm. Someone approached me recently—they knew details only insiders should—my project fees, endorsement rates... They even tried to o
Third Person's POV"Free tonight? Cedrick and I would like to invite you for dinner," Jessica asked with sincerity."Sure, see you tonight. Just message me the location." Leo agreed and hung up.Jessica raised an eyebrow and smiled, "He accepted. Actually, our company has been turbulent lately with quite a few issues.""What kind of issues?" Cedrick frowned with concern."A media company has risen rapidly, taking a lot of market and resources. This has never happened before; our company has always been dominant," Jessica shrugged helplessly, "And that company is aggressive, posing a significant threat to us. They integrated over ten companies in a short time, expanding their scale dramatically.""Is that so? Who dares to openly challenge the Royal wolf pack?" Cedrick was surprised because Leo's entertainment company had always run smoothly, with no one daring to trip him up."I'm not sure, but I think the opponent is well-prepared," J
Third Person's POVHoward also chuckled, "Benjamin, let's come another day.""Sure, another day!" Benjamin also felt they'd arrived at an inappropriate time.Cedrick, seeing they were just here to chat, looked even more displeased."Benjamin!" Jessica suddenly jumped out from behind Cedrick and waved at Benjamin."Yes?" Everyone present was stunned.Benjamin exclaimed in surprise, "Jess, are you my nephew or my future sister-in-law?""Whatever!" Jessica said with a smile.The conversation between Benjamin and Jessica deepened Cedrick's gaze, and his affectionate look at Jessica's smiling face lifted his mood."Then we won't disturb you. Carry on!" Benjamin, seldomly seeing Cedrick in a good mood, decided to leave now and maybe chat with him another time.Howard's smile was also enigmatic. He hadn't expected the rumors to be true— Cedrick and Jessica were together. Despite their age gap, the deep love in thei
Third Person's POVAt 3 p.m., a deep - blue coupe pulled up outside the Lawrence Group's hall. The door opened, and a petite figure stepped out.It was Jessica, who, feeling bored at the company, decided to visit Cedrick at his office without informing him beforehand.She arrived unannounced, feeling a thrill, disguised in sunglasses and a small hat. But she was stopped and had to go to the front desk.The receptionist eyed her, and Jessica, pulling down her hat brim, said in a clear voice, "I'm Cedrick's niece. I need to see him. Could you please make a call for me?"The receptionist, noticing Jessica's designer attire and the large diamond ring on her finger, quickly called Cedrick's assistant.The receptionist knew Jessica was rich and dared not to let her wait for long.Soon, the elevator doors opened, and Cedrick himself stepped out.Cedrick came down himself!Tall and handsome in a black suit, he exuded an imposing
Third Person's POVWhen Leo heard her say "together," his earlier suppressed thoughts resurfaced.He raised an eyebrow with a mischievous glint in his eye. "Are you sure about this?"Sunny felt a tightness in her chest. Why did she get a bad feeling when she looked into his eyes?But regardless, she had decided to make a move, so she had to follow through. "Yes, I'm sure."She bit her lip lightly, sounding very sure of herself.Leo reached out and teased her injured sleeve, his hand hovering and moving back and forth. "Forget it. Considering your injury, I'll let you off the hook tonight."Sunny's face turned bright red with embarrassment at his words.Yet, she sensed that this man still had some intentions. After all, they hadn't been sleeping together for quite some time."Don't worry about me. I can actually... handle it." Sunny almost bit her tongue. How embarrassing to say such a bold thing?She must have bee
Third Person's POVSunny was flustered and blushing at the thought of what she planned to do that night.Dusk fell, and Sunny, having eaten her fill, washed her hands.She pondered how to bathe with her injury and decided to lie in the bathtub.Seeing Leo busy in his study, likely handling company matters, she didn't want to disturb him and instead sat on the sofa, scrolling through her phone.At dinnertime, Leo emerged from his study.Soon after, his assistant delivered dinner.As a foodie, Sunny eagerly joined Leo at the table, and they enjoyed a harmonious meal together.Light rain pattered outside, shrouding the distant skyscrapers in mist, creating a poignant winter scene that made one yearn for warmth.After dinner, Leo, uncharacteristically, cleared the table.Sunny strolled around the room for some light exercise.At nine, she decided to bathe, grabbing her pajamas and heading to the bathroom to run