Catherine's POV: Like Michael is the catalyst to every good thing that has been happening today, Julia is suddenly better when she awakens from her sleep. We were all in the living room, playing monopoly while Jason played with his candies when Julia slipped into the room, surprising us all. She climbed into Michael's arms and he cradled her, whispering into her ears as she whined and soon enough, she was ticking with laughter as he said a few words to her. I had never felt this content and happy since I could last remember but looking at them both now, I knew it was all worth it. I knew I could count on a happy ending. Also, I couldn't wait for Michael to announce whatever was making him happy. You know, I thought something bad had happened when he didn't return my calls last night. I mean, why didn't he pick my calls if everything was alright but seeing him, I knew that even if he didn't have a tangible explanation as to why he didn't return my calls, whatever ann
Catherine's POV: "Your hair looks wonderful," Gina said right after she patted it to remain in place. I was seated in front of the mirror, dressed in the most beautiful gown I'd ever worn. It was a silk forest green dress, stopping very far away from my knees and having coiffures that ruffled the dress. The bodice was carved in a cup shape, showing off my cleavages in the most decent way while leaving something for the mind to fish for. Michael had gotten this dress for me last night with a sweet not attached to it. I had kept it close to my bedside table, reading it from time to time and keeping it so I could do it over and over again. My makeup was flawless and perfectly minimalist. I literally wanted to eat myself up because I could barely recognise the woman seated in front of this mirror. My neck was adorned with a gold necklace having an emerald pendant hanging off it and I had emerald teardrop earrings dangling off my ears. Gina had surprised me this morn
Alpha Michael's POV: I had carefully planned out today even if it was an impromptu party. Thankfully, my friends had responded positively to the invitation, mostly because we were going to be having an outdoor party with a grill in place. That had been some sort of bait because most of my friends only loved to attend outdoor parties. The married ones mostly. As for the single ones, all they attended were either balls or outdoor parties like these, mostly because there were beautiful women around. Dinner parties weren't their forte. "Hey, bud," Trey, who was in charge of the drinks, came to stand beside me right after drinks had been placed into the coolers. "What's with you looking this elated today? I've not seen you this way for a long time. You barely ever reply to my texts or pick up my calls. So tell me, what exactly is it?" I flipped the large pound of meat over, chuckling to myself before I replied to him. "Well, I got good news." "How good is the news? En
Catherine's POV: "Hello there, you must be Catherine." I turned to see a woman, dressed in a purple gown that flowed to her legs standing before me with a smile on her face. She had a shock of jet back hair that flowed to her waist. I barely even recognized her and that was when it dawned on me that I knew none of Michael's friends or the people he related with. I had no idea how that made me feel but I smiled at her. She was really polite and there was definitely no harm in speaking to her. "Hi, there. Of course, I am." "Can I?" She asked, gesturing to the empty seat before me. I nodded at her, releasing Julia who was struggling to get out of my lap so she could go play with the other kids. I allowed her before facing the woman. She took her seat and just placed her purse on the table. She had a permanent smile plastered on her face and I couldn't help but be mesmerized by it. "I didn't catch your name," I asked once she was settled in. "Rahlia," She replied w
Catherine's POV: Even as the glasses clinked, I was far away from here, my thoughts bothering around how any of these had been possible in the first place? I blinked, looking down at my drink as questions flew over my head. When did that happen? Of course, I know he meant this as a surprise for me but when had it all happened? When were the papers found? When was it destroyed? I felt my knees buck underneath me but I remained standing, trying not to look like I was the most shocked of everyone. Now, I understood why he was being all sweet to me. I had no idea what to feel. Of course, I should be happy. Hell, he had promised to go to the ends of the earth to make sure he proved to me that he really cared. But I had no idea what to trust anymore. What if he was doing this so he could get custody of the kids? Because hell, it definitely felt like that. I was jolted out of my thoughts by someone yelling and I snapped, seeing that it was one of the children who had fa
Alpha Michael's POV: I didn't know Catherine had left the party. I had been too engrossed in speaking with my friends and ignoring their teasing. I had wanted to spend time with Catherine for the whole of the part but she seemed quite off and I had no idea why. I wanted to think the announcement had been too shocking for her to take but i decided to leave her be, hoping she would come around later on. I knew she didn't feel comfortable with a lot of people. I hadn't tagged her to be such an introverted person but this one was an eye opener for me so I let her be. One or two times, my friends had asked me to check in on her as she was drinking so much alcohol but I had waved it off, telling my friends to mind their business as Catherine was only having the time of her life, or so it seemed. So when I didn't see her at her usual spot, I believed she had gone into the palace. Honestly, I was worried about her and how she felt really uncomfortable here. I should have just thr
Alpha Michael's POV: "Where are the kids?" I asked Gina as soon as I stepped out of Catherine's room. She was fast asleep and I had escaped after she had pulled me back several times. "They're playing outside," Gina replied, stopping before me with raised brows. I cocked my head to the side, wondering if I'd heard what she said correctly. "Did you just say they're playing outside?" She nodded in confusion. "Yes, sir." "Did I not ask you to bring them in, Gina?!" I snapped, feeling myself lose control. She swallowed, nodding as I drew close to her. "I did. But they said they wanted to remain playing with their new friends outside. I didn't think you wanted them in for real." "Right now, go and bring them back in!" I yelled at her. She nodded, trembling before she turned on her feet and hurried down the hallway. I walked briskly towards the entrance leading out to the field out back to see that everyone was still partying in full swing. No one see
Alpha Michael's POV: "What's wrong, Michael?" Catherine asked as soon as she noticed the shock written on my face. I slid out of my seat, turning to her with a look of resolve before sighing. "Something has happened at the borders and I have been called to check on it." Worry creeped into her expression and she sat up immediately, walking towards me as I snatched my keys from the counter, thankful that I had come along with it. Originally, all I wanted to do was take a ride around the pack with Catherine and probably make love to her at the beach once again. But that wasn't going to be possible anymore as there were other things to be worried about. "Is this so-called thing bad?" "Posing a threat, yes." I replied before walking over to her. I placed my hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry about it. When I return, I'll give you the full details. I don't want you to get worried, okay?" "But how will that be possible when I am already worried?" "Sometimes,