Lucas's POV.I never thought this would happen again. Not for once in my life ever since I lost my wife did I think that someone dear to me would be kidnapped again. I've given up a lot for the safety of my family. I never want to lose someone again because of me."That brute! I'm gonna kill him once I get him. I don't care what anyone would think, but immediately I get that son of a bitch, I'm drilling a hole into his body," I mumbled angrily, fisted my hand, and banged it on the driver's seat."Calm down, boss. We'll get there soon. I've sent our men to take care of things as quietly as they can. They would get rid of those cheap hoodlums he had positioned to safeguard him," Marcos, my once-upon-a-time underboss, explained to me, but I wasn't anywhere near calm.I don't know what that silly boy was thinking, kidnapping my woman. He definitely has a death wish, and I'm gonna grant it to him. I don't care what the school authority, the police, or his father says about me letting justic
Catherine's POV.Lucas's comforting words drowned me in him, and all the fears I felt began to wash away. He held me tight and kept mumbling comforting words to my ear till I calmed down and disengaged from the hug."Are you alright, baby?" He asked, cupping my face and kissing my teared cheeks. "I'm... I think I'm fine, Lucas. Thank you so much for coming, I...""Shhh, I told you, I'll always protect you. I'm gonna deal with it later but for now..." He paused and turned to look at Sam, who was groaning in pain on the floor. "I'll have to teach this idiot a lesson for messing with my woman." He added and let go of me."Grab him and lay him on that table." He ordered in a cold voice that sent shivers down my spine.Marcos did as he was told, grabbing the screaming Sam and strapping him to the table. It's ironic how Sam's plan turned against him; he had planned to strap me to that table, but he ended up being strapped to the table.Lucas removed his suit and handed it over to Marcos be
Catherine's POV.‘Escort her to the car, Marcos.’ Lucas's order kept ringing in my head as Marcos led me outside. I still found it baffling that Lucas was a mafia leader. I shouldn't think too deeply about it, but it bothered me greatly, and I wished I could do something about it. The man saved me, leaving everything behind to come and save me, and what did I do in return? I provoked him.I wanted to murder Sam for everything he wanted to do to me and all that he had done. But I had said those things in the heat of anger, and I meant none of those words. I was just too angry. But seeing Lucas harming him, wanting to kill him, had made me fearful."Are you okay, Madame?" Marcos asked, and I just looked at the young man walking me out. Marcos and I weren't much of friends, but I wouldn't term us as enemies either. We talked and laughed sometimes, but most times, he wore a rigid mask, looking almost like he had no emotions. I now understand where all that comes from; he's an underboss to
Catherine's POVThe ride home was a silent one. I kept peeping at Lucas, but he avoided my gaze almost all the time. Every time I tried to initiate a conversation, he would only nod or make a mumbling sound that made me want to just whack his head because he was really misbehaving, and I wanted to let him know that I would not tolerate such from him.But whacking him now might probably let that beast in him that he was trying hard to control out. He might not do anything to me, but he would probably end up leaving me alone in this car to join the other car."Lucas..." I called, moving towards him, my eyes fixed on his rigid figure that sat far away from me. He seemed distant. I didn't want my Lucas to be distant from me. I wanted him closer to me. I wanted him to cuddle me."You should rest. We'll soon be home," he muttered, and by grace, I could hear him this time around.Moving closer to him again, I said, "Thank you.""For what?" He asked without turning to look at me. His action h
Catherine's POV.A few days later."Don't worry, darling, everything will die down soon. It's normal for people to gossip; they would talk about what happened until it bore them. Just don't show that whatever they're saying matters to you, and I promise you that you'll be just fine," Natty assured me as we left class to head home.It had been four days since the unfortunate incident with Sam happened, and the school had been buzzing about it. I could say that most students probably feared me now, and some wanted to get close to me, but I wasn't interested in any of them.Because of the different gossip, Natasha thought I was bothered by it, but she didn't know what bothered me was far too great. I don't care if they would gossip about it for years; I have grown past that. I am almost twenty-three, and I didn't have time to listen to gossip."Cathy, are you alright? You look lost again. I told you that everything would be alright. The competition will be held in less than two months; y
Catherine's POV.The drive back home seemed to take forever, and I restrained myself from swatting the driver and asking him to drive faster. I hated it when the driver came to pick me up. Not only was he slow, but the thought of killing the driver always came to my mind, just like the thought of being with Lucas always seeped into my mind. It's kind of strange how things changed within a short period of time...It's all funny and sad. I always looked forward to having Lucas come to pick me up or maybe going to meet him at home, but all that was gone now. My Lucas had ghosted me. It was like I didn't even exist for him anymore, and it hurt so much. It hurt badly, to the extent that tears had become my daily companion.But not anymore. I was done crying. I had given him enough time to get over the issues, but since he didn't want to, I would take things into my own hands and knock some sense into him. It was high time I showed him that the fire he once saw in me was still present, and
Catherine's POV.Bella's words echoed in my mind as I raced to where I thought Lucas would be, my heart pounding in my chest like a constant drumbeat. Every step felt heavier than the last, loaded with the weight of uncertainty because I didn't know what to expect... Another woman? Nah, this must be a prank; Lucas would never.But... But what if he did?My heart raced with a desperate beat at the thought, fear, confusion, and heartache flowing through my veins. The thought of another woman in Lucas's life sent a chill down my spine, filling me with a gnawing sense of dread that threatened to consume me whole.I didn't know why I was feeling so scared, why I feared deeply. I'd been hurt before... Good God! Please, I didn't want to be hurt again, please.The image of Lucas's face, once filled with love and tenderness, haunted me like a ghost, and despite my racing heart, I had to smile because Lucas was the best thing that had happened to me after the kids. He had become the whole unive
Lucas's POV."Oh shit, fuck me harder, Lucas, please!!" Lily moaned, and I let out a sigh when I saw Catherine run away from my doorstep."Lucas... Please...hard...""ENOUGH!" I barked angrily at the woman who was faking moans not too far from me… dang! I hate her moans… I hate every woman's moans except my Red's. Thinking about her moans has ways of turning me on. "I'm... Why?" She asked, turning to look at me with a flushed face."Cause she's gone, see for yourself," I said, pointing at the laptop screen which showed clear footage of my front door."Oh... I'm sorry, I didn't know she was gone," she said and began to head towards me, but I raised my hand to halt her, my eyes shooting daggers at her."Don't come near me, dress up and leave, Marcos will credit your account soon," I informed her and waved her away, but she didn't move; she just stood there, staring at me, and I just sighed before I turned my focus away from her.I am so sorry, Red. I... I'm doing this for your good, fo
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