Catherine's POV. "You think you can play games with me huh? Do you think you can play a fucking game with me?!" Lauren asked angrily, drawing my hand to get my attention.Instead of focusing my attention on Lauren who was yelling at me, my mind and whole attention was on Lucas who was standing not too far from me, his eyes fixed on me. I tried to decipher his emotions through his eyes but I couldn't read anything, his eyes were blank. God! What has gone wrong? "Look at me when I'm talking to you, slut!" Lauren huffed angrily, shaking me violently.I did as he wanted, I looked him straight in the eyes but his Image was blurred, my inside was raging with confusion. What went wrong? "Look at you..." Lauren began, his hands on my shoulder and his finger digging into my skin in the process but I kept a straight face, "Do you think you can frame another man's children on me, Cathy?" He asked, his hold on my shoulders getting harder. "What are you talking about Lauren, you know those
Catherine's POV. "Dad, you can't do this, I mean why are you giving this slut here a chance to exploit us? Why are you even giving her a benefit of doubt? The test shows that Lauren isn't the father, what's all this?!" Anna asked angrily and I gave her a tired look, I'm just fed up with her drama."Look, beloved Anna, there's nothing bad about this, I'm just trying to do something that would justify everyone's claim. Don't stress yourself, the results will be here soon and everything will be cleared." Lucas said calmly and returned his attention to his phone."Gosh! Dad!! You're so unbelievable!!! You're driving me nuts, what's all this? It's like you're telling the world you don't trust me, you're making it look like you don't trust me in front of this village thing!" Lauren huffed pointing at me.I looked at him and sighed, it still bewildered me how a man who once showed me so much love and care suddenly became a ruthless uncaring man. I thought I found my own fairy tale and happi
Catherine's POV. The car that took us to the hospital drew to a standstill in front of the mansion and I sighed in relief; having him all around me wasn't reasonable at all. He's messing with my sanity and I think he knows, if not..."Do you wanna stay inside the car forever, Red hair?" A deep masculine voice interrupted my thoughts and I immediately veered my head towards it. Oh lord! Why can't he just leave me alone?!‘Cause you are helpless, idiot! You can barely lift your leg.’ The inner voice in my head replied and I rolled my eyes."If you're gonna roll your eyes, you can simply make use of your mouth and tell me you don't want me help, I can always fetch the servants." He inferred, giving me a bored stare. "No, no... I mean the eye-rolling wasn't for you, actually, I have a thing with my...""Keep the justification and come." He cut me short, his eyes narrowing on me before he gently helped me out of the car. I wanted to scream at him, because nobody gets to cut me in when
Catherine's POV. I gave her a suspicious look before asking, "What is that irresistible thing you're talking about, Anna?"She gave me a wide smile, a smile I think was too wide for her small face, "Start talking, Anna, I don't have all day to be with you." I said when she was just staring at me and smiling.Even her smiles look shrewd to me and very suspicious. I know deep within me that nothing good would ever come from her, especially when it has something to do with me."How's your ankle?" She asked, that stupid fake smile still plastered across her face.I sighed, "Look, Anna, you don't have to pretend to care, it doesn't suit the likes of you, so go straight to the point and stop wasting your time and mine too." I muttered, my eyes fixed on her and I could see her smile slowly fading."Great, that expression suits you better when you're with me" I added with a smile as I saw her face taking an ugly form. She took a deep breath, probably to calm her nerves before saying, "You r
Catherine's POV. "How dare you!" She shouted furiously and raised her hand to probably slap me... Before I could react, a cold masculine voice boomed, "DON'T YOU DARE, ANNA!!!"Anna's raised hand hung mid-air as she turned to look at the owner of the voice, I followed suite and creased my brow when I saw Lucas heading towards us, he looked furious but then he looked typical."And what do you think you're doing Anna?" He asked, halting a few feet from us."Dad... I'm... She was insulting me and my personality. She flouted me!" Anna screeched furiously, panting like some athlete who'd just finished a race. "And how did she do that? What led to your conversation? After what happened last time, I don't expect you to talk to her anytime soon." He said, taking a seat."Dad, I… I just came to apologize on behalf of Lauren's behavior and she started spilling rubbish, that had prompted me to raise my hand on her, I just want to slap some senses into her." She lied through her stupid mouth b
Catherine's POV. 'Sleep Catherine, sleep!'I huffed at my restless self as I began to turn around the big bed again. I miss my kids though they're just in the next room sleeping soundly. I turned around again and again. It would be a matter of time before I'll scream my frustration out, this is becoming too much. "Why can't I fucking sleep, why?" I mused to myself as I took a sitting position on my bed, my head resting on the headboard. ‘Cause you're thinking about him again and again, just go to him, all this will be over and maybe you'll get the kiss you couldn't get last time, I know you want that kiss badly, huh?’ "Just shut up!" I huffed at that ridiculous voice in my head and crawled out of bed and took the baby monitor with me.Maybe the monitor is damaged, Leo should have started crying by now, he usually wakes up around two or three in the morning and it's already past three. I opened the door as lightly as I could and stepped outside. There were no shoes on my feet becau
Catherine's POV. "Hey, Bella," I called one of the servants walking hastily towards the kitchen. "Yes miss, do you need anything?" She asked as she separated herself from the rows of servants moving into the kitchen. "No, I don't need anything, I actually want to ask about Master Lucas, do you know where he is? I've been looking for him for a while but I can't find him." I conveyed and she smiled at me."Master is in his study room, just go upstairs, take the left wing, and you'll see a room with the tag of...""Oh, I get it, thank you, I know the place," I said with a knowing smile and Bella returned my smile before she left. I took in a deep breath before I began to head towards the elevator but changed my mind midway. I'll take the stairs. I'll be a little bit calm and composed if I take the stairs. "Stairs it is." I mused to myself, veered around, and began to skip up the long stairs, as I was about to finish climbing up, my steps decreased and my heart began to hammer agains
Catherine's POV. Lucas' breath fanned my neck and all my cells suddenly became more conscious of him, my body screamed for his closeness, for his touch, for his mouth... For every part of him but he didn't offer any, I just felt his heavy breath. I couldn't move for fear of what would happen, my hold on the couch deepened and my fingers began to hurt badly. "Lu.. Lucas..." I whispered his name and inhaled sharply, his scent filling me and I can't help but wish that something else of his should fill me like that. I just want him, I don't care about logic or anything, I want this man to touch me."Are you alright, red hair?" He whispered into my ear and I reacted by holding the couch harder. If I'm not careful, I'm gonna have broken nails or I might end up tearing the leather off the couch."I'm... I'm... Oh, Lord... Please..." I stuttered, unable to think straight like a normal human being. I felt cornered with nowhere to run, even if there was anywhere to run to, I was not running!
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