******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, she looked lovely with fair skin. Because of them, we could easily get help when we met other rogues. This time, I teamed up with some rogues to participate in the mating gathering in Shadow Forest. Not all rogues were born lone wolves. Some of them were forced to become rogues because their packs had been wiped out. They longed to return to the packs and live a stable life. There would be a lot of wolves at the mating gathering every year. Thus, many rogues came here to see if they could meet their mates or persuade an Alpha to take them in. For the past five years, I had been living far away from New Jersey, away from my father's pack. I had so many bad memories there. This time, I came back just to look for the missing necklace given by my mother. In addition, Noah and Hedwig were old enough for school now. Although I had a job in Pennsylvania, I still hoped that Noah and Hedwig could study in a werewolf school. After all, they were both werewolves. However, no werewolf schools would accept rogues' children. For this reason, I had to join a wolf pack. Although I was a single rogue with two children, I believed that some packs would take us in because they wanted more cubs. Half an hour later, I decided the break was over and we set off on our journey again. "Mommy, can't we rest a little longer?" Hedwig took my hand and asked in a cute voice. "Hedwig, this forest doesn't belong to any pack. It is not safe, so we need to leave as soon as possible," I kissed my daughter on the cheek and said. "Mommy, you're so pitiful. You took care of us all night and didn't sleep at all." Hedwig had a concerned look on her chubby face. "Hedwig, since you know what Mommy did for us, don't make Mommy angry again. Get it?" Noah stroked Hedwig's head and said like an adult. "Sure! I'll be good!" A sweet smile spread across Hedwig's face. I felt both happy and guilty as Noah and Hedwig were so thoughtful. We walked forward for another half an hour and finally left the strange forest. Looking at the familiar scenery in front of us, I couldn't help but give an exclamation in my heart. 'It's been five years, and I'm finally back.' I looked down at the two children and felt as if I had a dream. "Let's go to Mabel's place now." I stood at the roadside with a suitcase in my hand. Soon, I saw a car coming over. The car pulled over in front of us. A middle-aged man got out of the car and greeted me with a smile. The man said, "Are you Catherine? I am Carl. Mabel asked me to pick you up. You won't be able to pass the pack's inspection without my car." I nodded with a smile and said to Carl, "Yes, I am Catherine. Thank you!" Carl gave a hearty laugh and put my luggage in the car. At the sight of Noah and Hedwig, Carl immediately showed his affection for them. "You two must be Noah and Hedwig! You look so adorable." Hearing Carl's praise, I couldn't help but look at Noah and Hedwig. Indeed, Noah and Hedwig had good genes. They were like two peas in a pod. Noah was handsome, and Hedwig was sweet. Moreover, they had one thing in common: both their features were perfect. I couldn't help but touch my face. I always felt that the kids didn't take after me. It seemed that they inherited their genes mostly from their father. At the thought of their father, I broke out in a cold sweat. That man had become my nightmare. "Mommy, what are you thinking about?" The two children were so lively and energetic that they kept talking even in the car. Fortunately, Carl liked children. He was listening to Hedwig talk about what she had seen in Pennsylvania. I breathed a sigh of relief and looked out of the window. Suddenly, I saw a familiar face on the billboards along the road. It was Gina. During the five years, Gina seemed to have good luck and had become a famous star in New Jersey. It was incredible because Gina wasn't outstanding even among the werewolves. I looked at the description of Gina on the billboard: pure and sweet. What the fuck? When I was in the Black Moon Pack, I had heard that Gina had seduced many mateless werewolves. How could Gina be pure and sweet? This reminded me of my father. Life was unfair. My parents were Alpha and Luna, but I became a rogue and couldn't even give my children a stable life. I couldn't help but hold my kids more tightly. Noah and Hedwig seemed to be a little tired. They snuggled up against my arms and looked drowsy. In a few minutes, Hedwig drifted into sleep. I listened to her even breathing and looked at Noah. Though Noah was tired too, he prevented himself from falling asleep. He was truly a good boy. I knew he was just worried that I would be worn out. "Mommy, the building is so high!" Noah suddenly pointed at a tall building through the window and shouted in curiosity. I looked over and indeed saw a skyscraper. Located in Sayreville, Shadow Forest was just a town in New Jersey, although it was not far from New York. Thus, such a tall building was rare here. "Oh, that's the branch of the Chavez Group in Sayreville. Tell you a secret, the Chavez Group belongs to the new Lycan King, and the headquarters is said to be in New York." Carl, who was driving, glanced out of the window and explained to us. "If only I could go in and take a look." Noah stared at the building with an innocent look and reluctantly took his eyes off it. I laughed, "The royal family members work there, so that's not a place for visitors." Noah stared at me and pursed his lips, looking a little upset.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
Catherine's POV The man in Shadow Forest that night was actually the Lycan King. No wonder he would help Gina. I couldn't believe that the Lycan King would choose Gina as his Lycan Luna. I watched his back as he left, lost in deep thought. 'What’s he up to?' "Mommy, the Lycan King is really impressive. If only he could be our daddy. He just smiled at me, and he is very handsome!" Hedwig grabbed my sleeve and said expectantly. "Hedwig, how can you ask someone to be our daddy just because he is handsome? Our daddy is Mommy's mate. Not anyone can be our daddy!" Noah stared at Hedwig with a disapproving look. Hedwig pouted and felt sad. She snorted, "Everyone else has a daddy, but we don't. Is it because we are rogues?" Hearing this, Noah was lost for words. Honestly, the last thing I wanted was to answer the question. Although I had two kids and got back to a normal life, what had happened five years ago still left an indelible mark. I squatted down and held the two
Catherine's POV "Report me to the Council? Who do you think the Council will believe in? A rogue, or the Lycan King?" Blake seemed to like to see my angry look and teased, "Or do you want to go to the court and ask humans for help? Believe me, a werewolf like you who has no fixed address and no job won't bother me in the slightest!" I didn't know what Blake was thinking, but I saw a hint of desire in his eyes. I was riled up. 'How dare he!' My mind went blank, and I even forgot that Blake was the Lycan King. I picked up a glass of ice water from the table and splashed it on him. Blake seemed to have something to say. But before he could say it, he had gotten wet from the water. The cup of ice water landed on his handsome face. Blake wrinkled his brows and became even more intimidating, his eyes drenched with water. Ice water was flowing down his hair. "Damn it!" Since Blake was the Lycan King, no one had ever dared to splash water on him. Blake looked fur
"I had someone call Tasha, and she said your mom was home for dinner, so I came over." Leo had been particularly clingy with Sunny lately. Not having her even for lunch felt off, so he packed some food, deciding to eat with her.He didn't expect to see Olivia.Worse still, Sunny actually stood in front of Olivia, as if shielding her.Sunny's mind was blank. She underestimated her importance to Leo.Olivia, seeing Leo's dark expression and the flicker of anger in his eyes, panicked too.She pushed Sunny aside, stepped forward, and said humbly, "Leo, I was planning to apologize to you anyway.""Really?" Leo's voice was icy cold. Though addressing Olivia, his gaze pinned Sunny, as if trying to see through her pale face to her true thoughts.Olivia nodded earnestly. "Yes, I was going to seek your forgiveness. We were just discussing having Sunny call you later...""Enough! I don't want to hear your lies. Keep running if you will."
"Is your hand better?" Olivia nervously checked Olivia's left hand."Did you go to Leo's neighborhood last night?""Yes, I've been waiting at the entrance for days and came here specially to corner you today."Sunny took her home. Olivia collapsed on the sofa and said, "Life on the run is exhausting."Sunny poured a glass of water and asked, "Want something to eat?""Is there any food? I'm starving."After Sunny bought food and returned, she found Olivia already fast asleep on the sofa. An hour later, a phone call woke Olivia up—it was Leo calling to urge her."Leo, I need to have lunch with my mom today. Is it okay if I come back to the company in the afternoon?"Leo agreed readily.Sunny lied to Leo. She was worried that Leo might ask questions or suggest coming with her.Fortunately, Leo didn't say much and just asked her to come back early.After hanging up, Sunny saw Olivia, who had been woken up
After dinner, Richard and Nick didn't linger. They greeted Emerson upstairs and left.Back in the bedroom, Blake's handsome face was clouded with gloom.Catherine sat beside him and gently comforted, "They're gone. Don't let them get to you. It's not worth it!""I know, but I can't help it. This feeling is killing me," Blake said, rubbing his temples.Catherine leaned on his shoulder. "Don't think about it. Emerson's not doing well. Let's focus on taking care of him."Blake nodded. "I'll try to hold on. Once this period's over, I'll make them pay double."Catherine felt helpless seeing his pain but couldn't do anything to ease it.***Late at night, Sunny and Leo were heading home after dinner, both tired.As their car approached Leo's apartment, Sunny glanced out the window and froze.She thought she'd seen Olivia.She sat up straight and looked again.Sure enough, a figure scrambled into a car and
"If the kid were yours, you'd love him!" Richard frowned."But I'm your son too, and I don't feel particularly liked by you."Richard's face turned livid with anger.Seeing Richard speechless, Nick coldly said, "So, I'll only like a son born to a woman I love. Just like you. If that woman had a son for you, you definitely wouldn't treat me as dispensable. I feel like a neglected child.""Enough! I gave you whatever I can already!" Richard interrupted.Nick's words had struck a chord.The reason he didn't value Nick was because he disliked his mother.Richard had always been unwilling to admit it, but now that his son had pointed it out, he became angry out of shame.With a stern face, Nick opened the door and left.Emerson's health was deteriorating. The cold weather made him increasingly uncomfortable.Most of Patricia's energy was devoted to caring for him.Fortunately, the two children were with Abigail,
Catherine and Blake spent two days in Paris before Halsey urged them to return home.The next morning, Halsey found Blake strolling in the garden."Blake, can we talk?" Halsey asked gently."Of course," Blake replied, his expression cool but manner amicable."I want to transfer my company to your name. Consider it a peace offering to my future son-in-law, hoping you'll take good care of Catherine. I'm at ease leaving the company in your hands," Halsey said after a moment of hesitation.Blake frowned. "Why me?""You're capable. The Royal Group has flourished under you. Catherine is still young, and I'm worried she might buckle under the pressure," Halsey explained."Do you trust me that much?" Blake asked with a touch of mockery."You're more reliable than I imagined," Halsey admitted."I can't accept it," Blake refused firmly.Halsey was taken aback. "Why? Is it too small?""A profitable company is valuable
Sunny was stunned. This was the first time she'd seen Tasha act vulnerable."Crying won't help—go cry to Eben," Sunny said, knowing Tasha used tears as her ultimate weapon against her father.Tasha cried harder. "He's my dad. He cared about me! Sunny, there's a limit! You can't bully me like this! Now, the agent won't sign me. Are you satisfied?""How is this my problem?""It is! They heard about our bad relationship and rejected me!"Sunny couldn't believe Tasha's logic. "Our bad relationship is a fact, but signing is about your ability."Seeing sympathy-seeking failing, Tasha immediately stopped crying and threatened, "You'll regret this.""Stop!" Sunny said sternly.Tasha turned and sneered, "What now?"Sunny approached, her eyes cold. "What do you want to do?""I'm just venting my frustration. Is that wrong?" Tasha said, hands on her hips."Try laying a finger on my mom," Sunny warned."Wha
The media exposed Mirabel's arrest, a move deliberately orchestrated by Leo. He wanted every woman envious of Sunny to understand—jealousy was acceptable, but crossing the line to harm others was not.The incident caused a sensation on the internet. A huge weight lifted from Sunny's heart—now that the mastermind was found, she no longer had to live in fear.The next day, Sunny waited for a producer in the lobby.With the storm subsiding, she decided to resume her role in the historical drama she had previously taken on, throwing herself back into her work wholeheartedly.As she focused on studying the script, someone suddenly snatched it from her hands.Accompanying the action was a familiar, mocking voice, "Tsk, still not giving up? After being dumped by Leo, you still dream of being the leading role?"The script thief was her stepsister, Tasha. Dressed in a pink woolen coat, Tasha looked innocent but couldn't hide her sharp ton
Sunny's probing and provocation at the company today already made Mirabel realize something was wrong.She didn't expect Sunny to stoop to such underhanded tactics, even hiring fake cops to extract information from her. What's worse, she actually confessed her true feelings."Sunny, why don't you just die?" Mirabel seethed with hatred, gritting her teeth and flinging the script in her hand.Leo and Sunny were still at the company. Leo ordered some food.Upon opening it, Sunny found it filled with her favorite foods, which momentarily stunned her.Seeing her holding the chopsticks but not eating, Leo quirked his lips. "Don't get emotional yet. Lately, my taste aligns with yours. What you love, I love too."The happiness that had welled up inside Sunny sank back down.Maybe she was overthinking things.Ever since she met Leo, she'd become more and more sentimental, which wasn't a good thing.Lost in thought, Leo murmured,
Mirabel's steps froze, her blood seemingly turning to ice. She didn't dare turn around, instead quickly entering the dressing room.Sunny observed Mirabel's reaction and was convinced she was guilty. After her observation, she swiftly returned to Leo's office.Leo came back after the meeting and saw Sunny there. He put down his documents and asked, "Any findings?""Yes. I suspect Mirabel. When I mentioned the culprits' confession, she turned as pale as a sheet," Sunny reported her discovery to Leo."Oh? Mirabel?" A cold gleam flashed in Leo's eyes."Just a suspicion. Can you look into it?" Sunny looked at him hopefully."If we have a target, there are ways," Leo said with a cold smile. "We can play a little game.""What game?" Sunny was curious."Just wait and see. I'll arrange for someone to test her," Leo said confidently."You're not thinking of getting someone to pretend to be a police officer, are you? That would be