Blake's POV
"Gina came to the police because she didn't want to face the music. She is so cunning. Does she really think she's innocent?" I was furious. Gina dared to hurt Catherine! Gina was doomed. She needed to bear my wrath. "Blake, I'm sure there's more to it than that. Maybe it's just Gina's scheme." Catherine knew Gina the best. I knew Catherine was right. Perhaps, as Gina said in her confession, she was only complaining in front of Jack, and she didn't tell Jack to make a move on Catherine. Gina had made a smart move. I reached out and held Catherine's hand tightly. She had lost too much blood, and her hand was still very cold. I said firmly, "Don't worry. She put you through this. She might be able to escape from the punishment of the law, but she enraged the royal pack and she will suffer." "She is cunning. No matter what she says, don't buy it. Don't let her slide," Catherine said angrily. I was well aware that the car acBlake's POV I looked down at her and felt no pity for her. I knew Gina would stay true to her evil nature no matter what. "You have no idea how much I want to kill you since you made her suffer so much. But I won't let you die so easily." My voice echoed in the empty factory. "You'd better kill me. I don't want to live like this anymore. I hate to see you love her so much. It's driving me crazy." Gina swooped forward. I took a few steps back, not wanting her to touch me. It would make me sick. "You shouldn't have lied to me in the first place. You deserved it!" I was furious. Gina couldn't let go of being Lycan Luna. She thought she loved me a lot, but she didn't. "I know that I am greedy. But I do love you. King Blake, you are unreachable. Surely you don't know what it's like to be humble. Am I that despicable and cheap in your eyes? Catherine can give you babies, and I can do it too. Why is she the one you love? This is unfair. She gets everyth
Blake's POV "I wish I could grow up in the blink of an eye. So I could protect Mommy and stupid Hedwig," Noah said. I patted Noah on the shoulder with relief. "Don't worry. I'm sure you'll be a tough man in the future. We will protect them together!" "No! Daddy, you failed to protect Mommy. I don't trust you anymore!" Noah said. I didn't know what to say. Fortunately, we arrived at the hospital soon after. I took them out of the car and came to Catherine's ward. Catherine heard Noah and Hedwig's voices. She was excited to see them and hugged them. "Mommy, are you getting better? Stay away from those bad guys from now on. Don't let them hurt you again!" "Mommy, I am so scared. I miss you so much!" When Noah and Hedwig saw Catherine, they quickly told her about their concerns. Catherine crouched and held them tightly. "Noah, Hedwig, I miss you too!" Catherine choked. I was filled with joy, watching t
Catherine's POV I was very happy that Blake's good friends, Benjamin and Howard, visited me. After we chatted for a while, I felt a little tired, so they went to the corridor for small talk. Suddenly, I heard a noise outside the door, but I was not worried. Blake had six wolf guards stationed at the door of my ward. He wouldn't allow danger to come near me. I suddenly realized that the person speaking outside the door was Troy. He had a loud voice, and I could hear him in the ward. "Catherine is my adopted daughter. Why aren't we allowed to see her? I have something to ask her. Get out of our way!" Troy shouted. I thought for a few seconds and then went to open the door. "Catherine, finally! You wicked woman! Give us Gina back!" As soon as Elena saw me, she pounced at me. However, she was blocked by a guard. The guard turned to me and said, "I'm sorry, Lycan Luna. Did they wake you up? We will drag them down right away." Looking at
Catherine's POV "Melinda, stop making fun of me. Look at me. I'm started to worry about my face," I said, picking up a mirror next to me. I checked on the bruises on my face. They were almost healed and didn't leave scars. However, I could still see some marks if I looked closer. I touched my head, which was still wrapped in gauze. I sighed, "Though my injuries have recovered, I feel less confident. I don't know if I'm good enough for him now." Melinda comforted me gently, "Cathy, you worry too much. You're King Blake's mate. You are perfect in his eyes." "I don't think so." I covered my face with my hands. I said with frustration, "He has been taking care of me these days. I feel guilty. He has so much work to do, but he puts it aside just to look after me. That's why I am in such a hurry to leave the hospital." Melinda smiled, "Cathy, it proves that King Blake loves you. Why would he choose to stay with you every day if he didn't love yo
Catherine's POV Blake was stunned at Hedwig's words. He probably didn't expect Hedwig to pay so much attention to his emotions. When I looked at him, he avoided my eyes. "Who was it? Did something happen in the pack? Is the pack in trouble?" I thought his bad mood had something to do with that phone call. Blake shook his head and replied in a low voice, "No. Nothing happened. Don't listen to Hedwig. I'm fine." "Alright then. I guess Hedwig is making a big deal out of it." I chuckled. Blake looked up at me. I knew that I wasn't pretty since my head was still wrapped in gauze. Yet his look was filled with questions, as if he wanted answers from me. It made me worried. "There's something urgent in the pack. Get some rest at home." Blake walked in front of me. He tucked my hair behind my ear with his slender fingers. His voice was very gentle. "Just go ahead. I'll be fine." I knew that he had spent too much time taking car
Blake's POV In the living room, Patricia snorted when she saw Abigail. However, she did not hate Abigail as much as before. I was also sitting on the sofa. When I saw Abigail, I was a little stiff. "Patricia, I am sorry that we came so abruptly. Halsey and I were so worried when we heard Cathy had been in a car accident. We are glad that she's OK," Abigail said, ignoring Patricia's cold expression. "I will take good care of her. There's nothing to worry about," I said with a cold face. Abigail smiled and said nothing more. Then she opened her handbag and took something out. "Halsey and I are no longer together. Blake, I hope you and Cathy will be together," said Abigail with concern. Her words stunned Patricia and me. Patricia pushed up her glasses and saw the divorce paper in Abigail's hand. Patricia's expression softened. She had been trying to get Abigail to divorce Halsey. I turned to the door. I tried to suppress m
Catherine's POV Outside the hall, downstairs, I was talking to Halsey. I looked back at the brightly lit living room. I wanted to invite Halsey to go in and have a seat, but I was not Lycan Luna yet, and such a move would be inappropriate. Both Patricia and Blake disliked Halsey. Finally, I pointed to a chair not far away and said, "Halsey, let's sit over there and talk. I'll get you a cup of coffee. I'll be back soon!" Halsey nodded and walked over. I told a maid to get two cups of coffee for me. I came to Halsey and sat down. Though he was my father, we had never lived together, so we were never close. The atmosphere was a bit dull. "Halsey, how did you know about my accident?" I asked curiously. I asked Blake to keep my accident a secret because I didn't want others to know. However, Halsey still knew about it. I felt bad that Halsey and Abigail had to travel such a long distance to visit me. "Elena called me. She c
Catherine's POV "Halsey, I'll go with you." The feelings I had were tearing me apart. It made me sad to think that Halsey didn't even deserve to be here. "No, Cathy. Stay," Halsey stopped me. "Halsey, at least let me send you out." I was in great pain. Halsey and Abigail were divorced. From now on, he would be a werewolf without a mate, and as his daughter, I felt terrible. I held Halsey's arm and was about to leave with him. Suddenly, a hand grabbed my wrist. Then I heard Leo's voice. "I didn't ask you to leave..." I didn't expect that Leo would reach out to pull me. I was a little shocked. I saw Sunny in the car. She was opening the door. It seemed that she wanted to stop Leo. I was very angry. By doing this, Leo would give others the wrong idea about my relationship with him. I didn't dare to imagine what would happen if Blake saw us. In the next second, a voice came over. "What is going on?" It
The situation took a turn for the better, with Sunny being kicked out by Leo.So, Tasha came over smugly to mock her.If she didn't vent on Sunny, she couldn't swallow her anger.Thinking of Sunny's past with Leo, Tasha was filled with indignation.Her idol had been with this woman, which felt like a knife to her heart. She considered it unbearable and thought highly of herself for not slapping Sunny."You were so confident. If you want to join his company as an artist, you can go anytime," Sunny said coldly."I could have, but now it's uncertain!" Tasha's tone changed abruptly, with a hint of anger. "You've offended Leo. If he finds out I'm your stepsister, he might not sign me."Sunny couldn't help but sneer. "Rest assured. If you can't get into his company because of me, I'll talk to him. I'll tell him I have nothing to do with you, so he won't blame you because of me."Tasha was skeptical. Sunny's sudden kindness seemed sus
"You could still meet with my father if you both have time. Blake and I wouldn't mind," Catherine suggested softly."There's nothing left to say between us," Abigail replied with a light laugh, her tone final yet tinged with resignation."Thank you, Abigail." Catherine's gratitude spilled out."Alright, no more formalities. I'm content now. Rest now—you'll need energy for tomorrow's flight," Abigail said with a gentle smile.Catherine nodded and quietly left. Back in the bedroom, Blake was sitting on the sofa with a strange look. On seeing her, he got up and walked over. "What did my mom say?""Nothing much. Just reminded me about Dad's medication," Catherine replied softly."Is he ill?" Blake's gaze sharpened."Old health issues," Catherine deflected, unnerved by his sudden intensity.Blake said no more and put his arms around her. "Let's rest early. The flight will drain you.""Okay. Good night." Catherine leaned
"I understand, but if I don't visit him during such an important festival, I'll feel guilty. On my engagement day, my dad gave me so many gifts—he gave me almost everything he had. He's truly a great father, and I want to be a good daughter in return."Catherine was in a dilemma.Blake knew Catherine had fully forgiven and accepted Halsey for abandoning her."Fine, I'll go with you to visit him." Blake made his decision."You'll accompany me?" Catherine was surprised since Blake had a grudge against her father."Yes. I don't want you to go alone, but as his daughter, you must visit him." Blake didn't want his past issues to affect her. She had the right to love her father."What about the kids?" Catherine asked suddenly."Leave them here. Let my mom and grandma take care of them." Blake didn't want to put the children in danger.Catherine agreed that leaving the kids behind would be safer.Given Blake's ongoing str
Three days passed in a warm haze for the Royal family—a rare stretch of uninterrupted togetherness amidst their perpetually busy lives.The family rarely gathered, as they were usually busy with work and chores. So, the time they spent together was precious.Blake and Catherine skipped elaborate vacations, opting instead to fill the estate with laughter.They built snow forts with the children, baked gingerbread cookies in the sunlit kitchen, and read bedtime stories by the crackling fireplace. For Noah and Hedwig, these simple moments became their first true childhood memories.On the third evening, as snowflakes settled like powdered sugar over the grounds, Catherine needed to discuss visiting her father abroad with Blake, but the words stuck in her throat like winter sap.Blake definitely didn't want her to go far away, but she couldn't be trapped here forever just because she was afraid of the dangers outside.That night, the snow
"It's different this time. They're interested in getting to know you. Your reputation has grown since those days; you're a celebrity now, Sunny. I'm not trying to hurt you. Won't you come back and see for yourself?"Moira was truly unaware of her husband's schemes. She simply wished for Sunny to emerge from her heartbreak, embrace life anew, rather than languish at home, like a soul hiding from the light."Mom, stop worrying about me. I'm fine now," Sunny offered a few comforting words, then abruptly said, "I'm not going back. Gotta go, bye!"And with that, Sunny ended the call.But her harsh refusal angered her stepfather.Patricia had invited Richard and Nick over for dinner, but they declined.In truth, Richard and Nick were in foul moods.Leo and Catherine's successful engagement felt like a bad omen to them, dampening their fighting spirit.As for Nick, since returning from the engagement party, he'd been like a lost soul,
"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