ConradI had never really believed that distance made the heart want! It was not a concept I was familiar with. However, these past few weeks had made me realize just how true those words were. I had tried relentlessly to get Katherine out of my thoughts, but nothing was working.It was impossible to forget her, her touch and everything about her.I stood from the seat and dismissed myself from the dining table. I was done with breakfast, there was no need wasting time sitting there. Katherine had visitors, so she would probably be occupied. I had intended to meet up with her. But I didn't want to intrude on her guests.I had barely taken a step forward when my eyes caught the figure of Katherine from the back. She was leaving the house, but where to?My instincts kicked in, and I trailed after her in secrecy."She was going for a run" I whispered to myself. Perhaps I should do the same too. It had been long since I wolfed out. I wasn't going to trail her, I would just do the same to e
ConradPerhaps my troubles were coming to an end, or they were just beginning. I couldn't tell. Something ominous was growing within me, my intuitions were screaming. But I decided to turn towards the little light that was still visible. After I had learnt about Clara's pregnancy, and the truth, I was a little confident that my problems will reduce. So why did I feel this way?I pushed away the bad thoughts, and focused on what was important. Katherine. I had absolutely no idea on what to get her. I wasn't exactly the kind who went shopping with women. I had no idea what to buy, so I decided on buying anything I felt would sit right with her. Everything looked good on Katherine, I was just buying those I figured would suit her even better.It was a brief shopping, and it ended within minutes. The store I visited wasn't too far from the house, so it didn't take much time for me to return home either.It seemed my intuitions had been right. Drama had definitely been waiting for me. Li
ConradRicardo was the first to arrive, and soon after, Frank was there too. We didn't waste much time at home. Once Frank arrived, the three of us drove towards the bar. Katherine had permitted Ricardo to leave with us beforehand.It was a good thing the drama with Lina and Clara had subsided before they arrived. I was in no mood for explanations. I would inform Frank later today, and it won't be long before Ricardo finds out. He was living in the same house too.Anytime they asked me what the celebration was for, I would always reply, "just a boys night out" I could guess Frank already got a hint of the deal. But Ricardo proceeded to enjoy himself. I wished I had the same peace of mind as he did.By the time we were done, it was already approaching midnight. Frank drove home by himself, while Ricardo and I drove back to the house. He was going to spend the night here.Everywhere was quiet when we arrived, unlike before. For once, the environment felt peaceful, and I was happy with i
KatherineI tried to keep my thoughts from wandering way too much, but it wasn't working. As long as Conrad was troubled, I couldn't bring myself not to worry. Conrad was definitely trying to hide his worry, but it was more obvious than he realised..He woke up today, and the first thing he did was to scream Clara's name. It wasn't something that happened often. The only time Conrad shouts the way he did, was when he was mad. It was obvious Clara had done something to him. And I could feel it wasn't something to be taken lightly.Clara's influence and power shouldn't be undermined. She was the daughter of a notoriously wealthy Alpha. She could get what she wanted just by snapping her fingers. She could definitely cause Conrad harm if she decides to do so.I understood that facing such a public embarrassment could cause one severe mental damage. But I know that wasn't the case with Clara. She couldn't care less about what had happened yesterday. She was a spiteful witch who will go any
KatherineLove is a paradox. A simple yet complicated feeling that we have no control over. It was an inescapable reality, and I have found myself trapped in a never ending cycle of this feeling.My hands stroked through Conrad's hair as he laid innocently on my thighs. His hair was soft and silky. He might have forgotten his morals for a moment, but it was clear he hadn't forgotten his hair routines.I loved us this way. This peace and quiet was addictive, and I never wanted to depart from its soothing embrace. Clara was causing trouble in Conrad's life. But there was no denying that her absence had brought back a sense of serenity and peace to the atmosphere. It was her toxicity that always clouded the atmosphere, and the environment unfit for happiness."Can I feel him?" Conrad's words were soft, but they were heavy to my hearing. I was lost of words to reply, and his next question had the air knocked out of my lungs."Can I feel our son?" I almost jerked up in surprise, but I re
ConradAs much as I could not place my hands on what the feeling was, I was worried sick about Katherine. Right from when she had left the house, I tried convincing her to stay back, but she would not listen as she talked of how there was something really crucial to do at the office and I really did not want to push my luck so much as I knew that even if Katherine was in good terms with me, there was still a list of things that she needed to forgive me for. But for the sake of our child in her womb and Katherine’s well being, I tried calling her again while she was already on the road to wherever she was going to. But this time, she used the "I am with Ricardo" response, then hung up later. And now I was left trying to take my mind off her and concentrate on her. I could boldly attest now to the fact that whatever hold that Katherine had on me was pretty strong, and I loved it. And I only wished that she had used it long ago since the three years that we were together. "There's not
KatherineThe panic that filled me as I was being dragged by the hoodlums that I knew nothing of who they were, almost made me tear up. The only thing that kept me sane was that somehow, Conrad was going to come looking for me, as he was going to get that I was in trouble. And also, I did not want to risk the health of my unborn child.I had tried mind-linking Conrad, but the fiery looking wolves had already injected a substance which I could not tell much about into me, but it was already working its effect as my wolf was getting weak and almost getting into an inactive state."We will be fine," Nina assured me, and even from the way she sounded, I could tell that the only reason she had not passed out completely was from the strengthening herbs that the doctor and Conrad always made me drink, lately. I turned back again from where they had made me sit at the back of the car that I was held in, sandwiched between the two wolves, hoping that Conrad's warriors were already trailing af
ConradAll I could feel was rage and hate. My blood boiled, and my being sought vengeance. I wanted death for all who had harmed her, and I was going to make that wish a reality. The pain of my claws tearing through my flesh was rejuvenating. Pain now felt appealing to me. At the moment I was dead inside, and my hollow self couldn't comprehend the difference between pain and joy anymore.I lurched forward at the beings before me without caution. I didn't care if they outnumbered me, or outmatched me. All I cared for was their dead bodies cold at my feet. They had done the unthinkable, and had tried hurting the one person that I couldn't live without.I immediately sidestepped a stab aimed at my head before snapping my attackers neck. Slinking towards the ground, I dodged another blow that was meant to decapitate me before taking a leap backwards.I didn't expect them to be weak, but for them to be able to make me reconsider my movements was commendable. However, I wasn't going to giv
KatherineIt was autumn, my best season of the year. I liked autumn because it signified transitions and new beginnings which was exactly what had happened to me.The mix of warm and cool colors and leaves on trees changing from green to vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange, creating a picturesque landscape was just beautiful. These leaves eventually fall to the ground, creating a crisp, rustling sound as they brush against one another in the wind.The cool autumn air often accompanied by strong and gusty winds blows the leaves around. The air was always full of the smell of burning wood, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice emanating from households as families light up fires and bake delicious treats to warm up.It was all perfect as was my life now.I was sitted on the couch in my sitting room taking in the contents of the news that I could understand while reflecting on my life."Ricardo."I caught a glimpse of the name on the television screen and my mind wandered to all that happen
Conrad'"Keep them both detained," I barked at one of the warriors. I couldn't afford letting Andrea and Ricardo's girlfriend slip out of my grasp. Thankfully, my warriors had come on time to save me from getting shot by Andrea, but they might not always be available and it seemed to me that he was like a beast that could attack at anytime. They were chained but there was no telling what they could have up their sleeves.I turned back to tend to Ricardo's body lying half dead on the floor. He had been shot in the chest.Before we left the field where everything had happened, Katherine had somehow managed to notice that Ricardo was still breathing though it was with so much trouble. We managed to get him back to the pack mansion to see if there was a way that we could save him, and though I feared that the chances were slim, I could not just put it to Katherine like that. It was definitely going to hurt her so much. And just as I went on with my thought process, her voice interrupt
Katherine.It made no sense, all that Rachael was saying. I had just met her yesterday without a proper introduction even and suddenly, she had been planning on destroying my life and ruining my marriage.I turned to Riccardo, hoping that one of us would make sense of what Rachael was saying, but his eyes were on his girlfriend, obviously disappointed by her actions. I could feel the rage surging through his veins, and I reached for his hand and squeezed it lightly. I was disappointed and angry too, but I needed my child alive. “Quit the drama, Rachael, and hand my child over to me. It's obvious you don't know me, I can understand you are angry that Conrad and I are back together but, you don't know me, so please, hand me back my child. How can you all of a sudden be the one who has been trying to kill me when I don't know you.”“Argh!” She yelled out in frustration as she dumped my child into Ricardo's girlfriend's hands, “That right there is what you do that makes me mad, I attack y
Katherine.A feeling of nostalgia hit my stomach as we pulled up in front of Conrad’s house, a place that was once mine, too. I had only been away for a year, yet it felt as though it had been an eternity. Blowing out a rush of air, I turned to look at Conrad to meet his eyes on mine.“You are nervous,” he said with certainty in his voice and I nodded, “don’t be, please. You don’t have any reasons to.” I nodded again as he took my hand to give it a light squeeze.“Okay,” I said in response to the look he was giving me. Reaching for the back seat, he grabbed the baby carrier and stepped out of the car while hurrying to my side to help me out.I bit the inside of my cheek to keep my nerves down, yet my stomach churned as we stepped into the front porch. With the glass of wine left on the table there, I figured Conrad's mom was around, and those pair of critic's eyes were the first thing I met as we stepped into the house.“Katherine?” Her eyes were narrowed in surprise. She dropped the
ConradI was on the road like a maniac, according to Ricardo, Katherine was somewhat being held hostage at home and he wanted me to assist in breaking her out. I understood perfectly well what he meant, and I was rushing over there to carry out what was required of me. I wasn't doing this because of some sort of feelings attached, Katherine had saved me moments ago, it was only natural that I paid her back what I owed. My mother Lina was against my coming here, but there was no way I was letting someone who had saved me moments ago just get killed or harassed. She probably feared that me getting friendly with Katherine was going to trigger some sort of feelings in me, but after assuring her that my loyalty laid with Rachel, she allowed me to leave.The car came to a halt in front of the Patterson mansion, and without hesitation I stormed into into the place. On my way I had knocked down some few guards who dared to oppose me, but I did well not to kill them. In fact I was done with t
KatherineI stood in awe at the scene before me while trying to digest everything I had just witnessed. Frank was dead, and to be killed by Conrad? It was definitely a twist I hadn't expected. Nothing was ever as it seemed, I thought Clara was evil and all, but now I was convinced that monsters existed, and for some reason I felt like there was a greater evil lying in wait for the perfect time. I had no idea what to do at this point. Should I console Conrad or take my leave? Leaving when Conrad was at verge of breaking down emotionally was definitely a bad idea. He had just lost his best friend, there was no way I could just straight up leave without saying some words of comforts to him at least."I'm sorry things turned out this way. I never expected this to happen." "It's okay, you did the right thing, everything is my fault. Thank you for the help." Conrad replied. I was honestly surprised he was even able to speak in such a state, he was definitely stronger than I had imagined.
ConradI sat quietly before the council, and so did the other attendants of this meeting. Ever since Clara's murder I hadn't gotten a whiff of anything good. Things were spiraling out of control with every passing minute, and now here I was seated before the wolf council, waiting to be tried for a murder I didn't commit.Clara's father was present, as well as Lina and Rachel alongside Frank. The anxiety was clear on everybody's face, aside from Frank who has been awfully neutral about this entire case. "So tell me Mr Alaric, what evidence do you have to back up your claims of innocence? Do you have an alibi that can confirm your location at the time of Clara's kidnap and murder?"I didn't have anyone who I could say was my alibi, whoever that was framing me had done the job almost perfectly, I had no arguments to throw out as a claim of my innocence except saying it. "Do you really have to ask if that Monster did it?! The evidence is clear, he murdered my daughter and he should be pu
Katherine.The compound was bustling with people who were coming in to drop off the things that Dad, Andrea and Theresa had ordered for the wedding…my wedding and from my window with which I had been looking down from for the past few days, I admired the workers, at least, they were really working hard toward the wedding and not unenthusiastic as I was.My eyes followed the two men who had brought flowers as they walked back to their car and started the engines to leave. I was waiting for something to happen and just as I expected, the guards by the gate stopped then to thoroughly search their car. “Oh come on,” I groaned with a sigh as I backed away from the window. The security around the house had grown too tight since the first day Theresa came, and I wondered if Dad had read my thoughts and seen my desire to run away or if it was Andrea who was trying all he could to see I married him.Given the now tight security, my desire to run seemed near-impossible but, I needed to leave t
Conrad.The person staring back at me in the mirror was not me, he may look like me but, he certainly wasn't me, he was the shadow of my old self, but I did like him. I appreciate the way he mocked me, his eyes, they mocked me and I appreciate it, his mocking glare was the only thing that kept me sane. It was the only thing that reminded me that I was not supposed to break.'You are an Alpha, Conrad, you have a pack to lead,' that was what he said to me.The door to my room came open and from the corner of my eyes, I saw Rachael walk in, she was the other thing that kept me sane. Her reassuring words and her pleasant smiles had been of great help these past few days.“Leaving for work already?” She asked as she went to occupy the couch that was positioned next to the dressing table.Running my fingers through my hair, I turned my body to her before slowly tearing my eyes away from the mirror, "yeah, I think it's time I went back to the office, I have lots of things to do at the office