Lucas's POV. "And dinner is served sweetheart, should I do the honors of feeding you, baby?" I asked Red and she blushed hard, "You've been a super sweet daddy." She whispered and I chuckled,"I'm always sweet to you,""You cooked today, I never knew you could cook," She said as she took a bit of roasted beef and made an "mmmm" sound,"You cook so well, if I have this skill, I'm bringing the trophy home, this is so good." She said with my mouth full and I just smiled, "I'm happy you're through with your exams, just one more year in the academy and you'll become a graduate, you have no idea how proud I am, I always knew you're meant for something great, something really great." She smiled at me, and looked around before dropping a kiss on my cheek,"Are you afraid of being caught kissing me, baby?" I asked, pulling her chair closer to me till I could smell that delicious coconut oil she loves rubbing on her beautiful hair,"Well, we're not a thing, and also... It's um... I don't kn
Catherine's POV"Now that's what I'll term as a delicious class, that chef rocks, I wish he's our cook, I can guarantee that I'll gain lots of pounds in a week, do you feel that?!" Natty asked as we stepped out of the practical class we just had, yeah, the chef was good, extraordinarily good.Why won't he be good? He's a renowned chef. He has won various awards from all over the world. I wonder how the school managed to get such an exclusive chef. It must have cost them a lot but I don't care... I wasn't excited as I wished to be and it's all because of that woman at home, wearing stupid clothes that reveal almost all aspects of her body. I'm pretty sure she'll walk around the house naked if she's permitted to because the clothes she wore are just too skimpy and so revealing. I even doubt if her story is true, yeah, Lucas had confirmed that her house was burnt to the ground but the way she's behaving is just too odd. Really despicable. I don't like her and she's fond of ruining ev
Catherine's POV. I slide my laptop shut and a low yawn escaped my mouth before I stood up, I don't know how competition can be so tough, I just watched last year's competition and I know whatever I'm up against is huge, I'm already having doubts in my head despite not wanting to, I want to be strongly willed and assure myself that I can win this but oh fuck! It's so difficult I wanna cry! My tummy rumbled, a sign that if I don't feed myself in the next few minutes, it's gonna get worse, I looked at the snack Lucas had brought for me during my class online and a smile crept upon my face, I don't know what I was feeling for this man but whatever it is, I love it and I don't want it to stop, I want it to grow, I want to build on it.Grabbing the trey, I decided to head down and set something for myself. I'm so hungry and tired at the same time. It's the weekend, there's a lesson going on in school today but I don't wanna go. That's why I woke up early to take another class online ins
Catherine's POV. "I'm losing it, Lucas, seriously, when is she leaving?" Lucas looked away from the book he was reading to look at me with a smile, "What? Is this funny?" I asked with a scowl and his grin deepened,"Nah, it's just cute seeing how jealous my little Red can be, you should know baby, I do not have eyes for her, just you alone love." He said with a smile and I just waved him away, I'm really getting frustrated with that woman, it's been a week and I feel like running away from the house, of course, she got worse and Lucas doesn't know how idiotic his secretary is, he's hardly at home now, though Lily got to work too but it's just so frustrating having her in.I've been trying to ignore her attitude for the past few days but fuck me! I can't, she's so out of control, the way she treats the servants irks me and those poor things can't say anything."I'm not jealous." I denied and he just chuckled,"Come here," He invited, patting the space beside him,Despite not wanting
Lily's POV. Fuck! Fuck!! Fuck!!! I hate that girl! I watched her till she got into the elevator and the urge to just send someone to kill her rose in me but I knew that would be suicide on my path. Lucas would find out and with the way he is with her, he's gonna kill me if he traces it to me. Walking to my room, my thoughts are all jumbled up and I can't even think straight! Who the hell does she think she is, she's a nobody, and the only thing keeping her here are her kids, Lucas prioritizes family and would do anything for family but this is becoming too much. I've burnt down my house, risked everything to come here and be close to him but he's chasing me out because of that street rat! That little girl! A little girl with no good background! She's a nobody for goodness sake! I know Lucas loves a good fuck and I won't be surprised if he's fucking her but doing things to please her is something out of the ordinary. After he lost his wife, I tried to get close to him and I
Catherine's POV. "Why did you send the driver away?" Natty asked me as I sent away the driver meant to pick me up from school,"I have somewhere else to go, baby," I said and headed back to sit with her, she was waiting for her mom to come pick her up, "Why don't you ask him to take you wherever you want to go?" She asked, turning to face me fully I just shrugged before saying,"Cause he'll report to Lucas, I don't want anything that would anger Lucas, he went on a journey today and won't be back till next two days, if the driver snitches on me to him, he's gonna lose it, and come home," I explained and she gave me a suspicious look, "Where are you going, Cathy?" "Well, Sam agreed to take me to a local food competition hosted in town today, we feel like it would help us, especially me who haven't attended any competition before," I explained and a frown immediately graced her face, "What? I asked you if you'll be going and you said no." I added immediately and she sighed, "I can
Catherine's POV. My eyes slowly fluttered open only to be greeted by an oppressive darkness. My head throbbed in pain, I opened my mouth to say something but nothing came out so I calmed down. My eyes suddenly widened and I began to struggle to move but the sounds of chains jiggled, and I felt the restraints on my hands and legs. Panic surged as memories of the car ride and the masked men flooded back.Oh no no no! What the fuck is going on?! I struggled again and the chains made rattling sounds that echoed in the dark room, "Where am I?" I muttered, my voice barely audible. Frustration and fear welled up, and I couldn't help but shout, "Who's there? What the hell is going on?"When no answer came, anger and panic welled up in me and I let out a cuss, "Whoever you are, show your fucking face and stop hiding in the dark! Why have you abducted me?!" I let out a scream but nothing came, Different thoughts began to run in my mind and the thought of my kids and Lucas immediately seeped
Catherine's POV. "You... What... What the fuck are you talking about Sam?" I asked, my eyes burning and my heart thumping fast against my ribcage. Am I safe to say I wasn't expecting this?"Oh sweet one, my little feisty darling, you don't understand the point of all these, do you?" He drawled and slowly began to head towards me, that devilish smugness still playing on his lips, My head reeled with different thoughts and deep within me, I was already thinking about what this whole thing could be about but I discarded it because I didn't think it was true, it couldn't be, Sam would never do something like that... Right? "What are you thinking about, my sweet whore?" His sentence made me shut my head towards him, my being a mixture of confusion and anger, "Don't you dare call me that name again, you piece of dung!" I huffed, eyes shooting dagger at him but he only cackled like some broken engine,"Woah, you know sweetheart, one thing that got me attracted to you in the first place i
Lucas's POV. I felt a rush of affection as I watched my Red, her nervous energy evident in the way she fidgeted with her wedding band. Despite her annoyance, I couldn't help but find her adorable and beautiful. "What's funny?" she snapped, catching me with a smile plastered on my face. I quickly tried to compose myself, not wanting to upset her further."Um, nothing," I replied, attempting to hide my grin. "Just thinking about how lucky I am to have the most beautiful woman in the world as my wife."She scoffed, her frustration evident as she rubbed her stomach. "Chill, baby. The doctor will be here soon for the ultrasound. You'll be fine, and the baby too."I leaned closer, planting a gentle kiss on her cheek, but her mood remained sour. "This isn't funny. I'm feeling strange and funny, but it's not funny," she complained, her tone tinged with worry."Don't worry, Mrs. Leonard," I reassured her, taking her hand in mine. "You'll be just fine. Calm down. You don't want the baby to be
Catherine's POV. I stepped out of the bathroom, relieved after a nice hot shower. I'm glad to be less busy again. I've taken a break from work, school's done and Lucas is mine for the taking. I was about to take another step when a hand grabbed me, pulled me and my body connected with a solid naked chest. "Lucas... What are you doing here? We agreed on tonight." I let out a whine as he buried his nose on my neck, sniffing me and making some murmurs I couldn't quite understand. "Well, I can't wait that long, I'm starving and I want you right now, I've got to have you baby. When last did we have a good fuck?" He asked as he began to suck my neck, his hand caressing my boob through the towel."Well, we had sex last two days." I reminded him, biting my inner cheek to stifle a moan. He chuckled and raised his head to look at me, "what we had doesn't even qualify for a quickie, you didn't allow me cum."I rolled my eyes, trying not to laugh, "Well, I was gonna miss my flight."Lucas gr
Catherine's POV. Finally, the day I've been eagerly waiting on for the past three months was here. It was my graduation day, and the academy was buzzing with celebration. The air was filled with laughter, chatter, and the distant hum of classical music. As I sat among my fellow graduates, basking in the joyous atmosphere, someone suddenly pulled me up and I was about to protest when I felt a warm breath against my ear."Congratulations on your graduation, darling, you're looking tempting and I couldn't stay far away from you," Lucas whispered, his voice tender but playful. His hand moved down, firmly grabbing my butt. My eyes widened in shock, and my mouth opened to shout, but I held back, glancing nervously around at the crowded hall.Turning to face him, I shot him a mock-angry look. "Lucas, we're in a crowded place for God's sake. Keep your hands to yourself for once!" I hissed, trying to sound stern.He grinned mischievously and gave my butt a light smack, causing my entire body
Catherine's POV. My eyes darted open lazily, and I stretched, yawning and breathing in the sweet masculine scent mixed with the scent of the car."Are you alright, baby?" His calm voice infiltrated into my ears, and my smile broadened as I raised my head from his shoulder to look at him."I'm fine... now that you're here." I pressed a light peck on his cheek, and he grabbed my head for a slow, sensual kiss that made me moan. His hand made its way to my boob and grabbed it. I bit back a moan when he rolled my hardened nipple between his fingers.Not able to take it anymore, I slapped his hand away, and he chuckled, looking at me as I struggled to gain control over my breath. "I've missed you so much, you know that, right?" He asked and drew me into a tight hug that made my body tingle."I know, baby. I miss you more. You have no idea how happy I am to have you back," I whispered back and withdrew from the hug to peck him again.He smiled, "I love you, Red. I love you so much.""And I
Catherine's POV. I staggered, but Aunt Maya held me, mumbling words I couldn't quite comprehend. My Lucas, he was alive, coming towards me. "Oh Lucas," I whispered, wanting to sprint forward and hug him tight, but I could not move, which was surprising.The crowd parted as he approached, gasps and whispers following him as he walks majestically towards us. "God!" I heard a familiar voice and turned in the direction.Lauren and Lily stood frozen, their faces a mix of shock and fear as they stared at their incoming doom. This wasn’t part of their plan. They never planned this.Without thinking about them much, I slowly returned my gaze to my incoming miracle. My sweet Lucas.He stopped a few feet away from me, his eyes locking onto mine, and I could see the sadness in them. "Red," he said, his voice strong and clear.Hearing his voice again brought goosebumps to my body, and I shivered, unable to say anything as hot tears of relief dropped from my eyes.Closing the gap between us, he u
Catherine's POV. Few days later. (At the LEO's Villa)"I'm so sorry for your lost sweetheart, I'm really sorry." Natty consoled me and I just gave her a weak smile. I'm mourning Lucas and worried sick about my children's safety. The burial would happen soon and after that, I would have to sign some fucking documents Lauren and Lily would bring, they promise to give me my kids after that. I don't know but I have this feeling that they would not let me go, they might not, they would want things to cool off first. I don't know what plans Lauren has in store for me but I know it would not be good. He had told me himself that he would... "God!" I cried, thinking of everything again.There are many people that came for the burial and I've received so many condolences from them. I'm burning and hurting inside because I couldn't bring the idiots responsible for this to justice. "Calm down darling, everything would be fine." Natasha Mom assured me but how do I tell her that nothing would
Catherine's POV. "Hello, Catherine. So good to see you again… in this pathetic condition," she grinned, sauntering toward me with an air of triumph. My heart contracted painfully at the sight of her, a deep sense of betrayal washing over me. "You... Why?" I choked out, struggling to comprehend her presence and actions. "Why would you do something like this, and with a man like him?! Do you know how evil and...""Spare me the bullshit about evil, Catherine, and let's get down to business," she snapped, cutting me off abruptly. I stared at her, unable to process the surreal nightmare unfolding before me. Lauren and her? It was unbelievable, yet here they were, united in their treachery. I wish nothing but to slash their throat and kill them now. She knew Lauren was going to kill Lucas, and she accepted it. What kind of twisted alliance was this?"Congratulations!" Her voice snapped me out of my daze, and I shot daggers at her, my heart clenching with renewed pain. "I'm sure Lauren ha
Catherine's POV. My head was heavy and aching due to the long hours of cries and screams. I don't know where I was but I know that it must be remote... Well, unless the room I was kept in was sound proof; that's the only possibility why my constant screams weren't being heard. I stopped screaming with that realization. My joints were hurting due to the restraints, the more I tried to move, the more it hurt so I accepted my fate. But the hardest part was accepting that Lucas was truly gone. The mere thought sent fresh waves of agony crashing over me, threatening to drown me in sorrow.I clung to the hope that it was all just a nightmare, a cruel trick of the mind that would vanish with the dawn and when I woke up, Lucas would be right by my side, kissing me and assuring me that everything was alright. Yet, the TV served as a relentless reminder of the harsh reality I faced. Lauren had specifically left it on, tuned to our local channel, where every broadcast seemed to hammer home th
Catherine's POV. As I struggled to regain consciousness, the sound of a faint voice penetrated the fog in my mind. It called out to me, calling me back to reality but I was too numb. "Hello... Hello, baby... Wake up, sweetheart. You don't plan to sleep forever, do you?" The voice urged me to open my eyes.Groaning softly, I forced my heavy eyelids to obey, squinting against the dim light filtering into the room. "C'mon, baby, wake up already," the voice continued, its tone playful yet impatient. "I can't stand you sleeping like this when you should be watching this fantastic news."My lips parted, but my voice was barely a whisper as I struggled to form words. "Lucas..." I managed to mumble, my throat dry and scratchy."Oh, finally awake, baby," the voice chuckled, and I frowned, the familiarity of it sending a shiver down my spine. It wasn't Lucas. Lucas' voice was always deep, reassuring and it never fails to do wonders to my body but this current voice filled me with an inexplica