CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND EIGHTYCATHERINE’S POVI couldn't say a word when I found Burke on his knees, I sure wasn't expecting to apologize this way but I am glad he did.“Hayley should never have been here babe, it has always been you I have loved you from the very start, I love you, I love the kids you bore for me, I don't know where to start from, I want you to know that I didn't sleep with Hayley, I never have and I never will it was a setup, gosh I am a fuckup why did I ever believe that I slept with her in the first place,", he said. " Babe, it's fine”, I said." Wait, wait wait, I still have a lot to say, I am sorry I never believed you that you didn't poison my food at that moment. I was struggling with my memory and it was a difficult phase for me but that was not an excuse at all”." All I ever want to do is love you, care for you, make you smile, make the kids smile, please Catherine Burke would you do me the honor of forgiving this man and taking him in as your lovely wedd
PROLOGUE CATHERINE'S POV This will mark the second month since I had left My pack. I sat on the hospital chair, rested my head on the wall, my eyes staring at everyone that passes by while waiting for my test result. For a few days now I have been feeling sick and I decided to do a check- up. As I stared at passers-by I couldn't help myself from going down memory lane, my mind went to the day my heart got shattered by Burke Michealson. The events that happened that day began to flood my memory, I had never really forgotten about what happened as it left an imprint in my heart, the whispers of the crowd began to fill up my head. "Sereca" the crowd whispered within themselves and I stood perplexed. Sereca walked towards Burke, and he held her hands passionately. I saw the way he squeezed it gently and gave her a gentle stare, I could see the love in his eyes. An awkward smile crept to the corner of Seneca's lips, I could not tell if it was genuine or fake.
CHAPTER ONECATHERINE'S POVYears later "Wake up, it's morning," I heard the voice of Rikky, my seven-year-old daughter, disturbing my sleep. My eyes began to open weakly, and I yawned, stretching my hands widely. Last night was very hectic because we had an emergency, we had a woman who could not give birth naturally so we had to run a cesarean section for her . I wasn't able to come home until midnight while Jaxon babysat my kids until I was back Jaxon and I met seven years ago when I was very much l pregnant with my triplets, Nikky, Rikky, and Dikky. Although we have been dating for five years now, Jaxon moved in with me two months ago. "I've never seen a doctor that sleeps like your mother" I heard Jaxon's voice in my semi-slumber. I ignored his comment and continued yawning on my bed.It's been years after a very messy heartbreak. Now I'm a mother to triplets, two boys and a girl, a fiance to an amazing man, and also a well-known doctor in Chicago. I couldn't
CHAPTER TWOCATHERINE'S POV It's been two days since the letter from Crescent Pack came in, and I haven't heard a word from them again, for a moment I felt at peace. I do not intend to go back to the place where my heart was broken, by the person I love. Although something inside of me wants to go back to the pack, I want to see how much changes has been made there, Burke's growth, the house, two years back I sent a spy to see how Burke was doing, Jaxon is unaware of this fact, when the spy gave me the news that Burke looked very much happy with his wife and three children, this news broke my heart greatly and I didn't know why, it was as if I wanted evil to befall on them. I never imagined that Burke would be happy without me, he never even cared about my whereabouts, it was like I didn't matter to him and then all of a sudden he wants me back in the pack after hearing how successful I've become . Burke is an ass, I don't even know why I fell in love with him,Jaxon su
CHAPTER THREECATHERINE'S POV "Cat I'm trying to help you, it's best you go back, don't get me wrong I'm trying to save you from that beast," Jaxon said, shoving the chair to the ground aggressively. "I am not going back to my past Jaxon", I said in with the breath shaking I knew that was not the end of this discussion, my voice was not steady at this point, my eyes were already betraying me as tears flooded it, blurring my vision, I tried not to let it down . I can't remember the last time I cried because of Burke. I walked towards the sofa, already tired of the topic with haste, I picked up my suit jacket with my black purse from the sofa. I looked at the time, and I was already very late for work. I moved hastily, I have a few patients to attend to this morning and I was running late, after promising them I won't waste their time. "Are you scared you will go back to him when you see him?" Jaxon asked as I was about to open the door.Hell, it's one insecurity to ano
CHAPTER FOUR CATHERINE'S POV On getting to my office, I dumped my purse on my table and collapsed on the office chair. The smell of drugs and sick patients filled the hospital. It felt awkward with the smell when I was in med school but constant visits to the hospitals then has made me familiar with the smell. The thought of Burke clouded my mind, I was trying to figure out his next action, it was not yet noon, I needed to figure something out but nothing was coming to my head. I wondered if I could outsmart Burke I reached for my purse. I wanted to go home to Jaxon and tell him about it but figured that it was a very bad idea. I didn't want Jaxon to feel scared. I don't want to drag him into this because I don't want him to worry about my well-being. I moved my chair to and fro with my hand on my chin. Why am I clueless on what to do? One thing is certain though, I'm not going back to Crescent Pack, not today, not ever. "What with you?, I have been talkin
CHAPTER FIVECATHERINE’S POV “Untie me now, Burke”, I ordered trying to appear brave but deep down, fear gripped my heart tightly, and I could not feel my breath again. Burke walked to my front, I lifted my head to look at him, he had changed so much, his physical appearance was more appealing than before, and he looked more like a man now. A grin appeared on his face making him even more handsome, with the dimples on the left side of his cheeks, "I will untie you," he said, using his hand to brush his black hair backward, which appeared to be a failed attempt as the hair settled back on his forehead. His deep voice brought me back to reality, and I realized I was still tied. "Ok then, do it," I said, trying not to yell, Burke has an intimidating appearance, that is rubbing off on me and I don't know why. "But you will promise you won't run away like you did before," He said, as he bent to the height of the chair where I was seated. I looked into his hazel brown eyes, the w
CHAPTER SIXCATHERINE'S POV My eyes stayed glued on Burke, and I could not believe my ears. I know Ethan had always been sick but he is a hard man to kill, he had fought both humans and sickness all his life before Burke became Alpha. "I don't understand", I said, after finding my voice. "They said he is sick but no one knows what was wrong, I have called all the doctors from across and within the country but no one seemed to know what the cause of his illness is" Burke explained, and for the first time I have known Burke, I could see fear and Vulnerability in his eyes, he did not want to loose his father because he still doesn't know how to be Alpha. "Trust me, I never wanted to bring you back to the pack, because you are living your best life, but I had to, you are the only doctor I haven't invited, and the best in the country," he said, and I won't lie, I felt butterflies in my tummy upon hearing him rain praises on me. "That patronizing, thank you but what if I can't cur
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND EIGHTYCATHERINE’S POVI couldn't say a word when I found Burke on his knees, I sure wasn't expecting to apologize this way but I am glad he did.“Hayley should never have been here babe, it has always been you I have loved you from the very start, I love you, I love the kids you bore for me, I don't know where to start from, I want you to know that I didn't sleep with Hayley, I never have and I never will it was a setup, gosh I am a fuckup why did I ever believe that I slept with her in the first place,", he said. " Babe, it's fine”, I said." Wait, wait wait, I still have a lot to say, I am sorry I never believed you that you didn't poison my food at that moment. I was struggling with my memory and it was a difficult phase for me but that was not an excuse at all”." All I ever want to do is love you, care for you, make you smile, make the kids smile, please Catherine Burke would you do me the honor of forgiving this man and taking him in as your lovely wedd
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-NNECATHERINE’S POV Seeing Burke back in the mansion made a shiver run through my spine but that was the least of it, I didn't expect him to take immediate action for what Hayley did to us, that was the best decision he made, I was so proud of him but I still needed him to apologize for what he did to me.I was so excited that I decided to throw a party in the mansion, I mean it is worth it, after everything I have been through, this celebration is just the beginning of having my enemies pay for their crimes.I made sure the whole crescent pack was Invited, there was enough food, drinks, wine, and loud music, everybody danced and they were happy for me. “My lady, I am so proud of you, you pulled through despite the difficult times", I heard Hazel's voice from behind me.“Hazel you made it here, " I said smiling." How could I miss your celebration for anything in the world, even Chicago got nothing on me ma”, she laughed." Thank you so much for all y
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-EIGHTBURKE’S and POV It has been difficult the past few days, being in the hospital bed trying to get my memory back, flashes upon flashes of Catherine kept running through my mind before finally getting my memory back, and it's the second-best thing that happened to me after Catherine of course.Realizing how much I hurt Catherine made me want to piss on my pants, I mean who could have hurried the woman I have ever loved that much better still I made the mother of my kids go through hell. I'm sure she hates me now and even the kids hate me more. Because I hurt my family, I decided to remain in the hospital bed, I had to pay for an extra week, at least that would help me hide my ugly face from them, I didn't have the slightest idea where to start from when I am apologizing to Catherine, is it from the time Hayley killed out a baby or the time she caught me with Hayley and even after that when I was on my sick bed she didn't care if I had hurt her she
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVEN CATHERINE’S POVI thought I had been shot, fear gripped me when my trigger pulled, I opened my eyes and there was Hayley on the ground and my own Nikky standing right in front of me lightning up the room with her magical powers she stopped me from being hurt, my perfect little girl.“Mum, mum, are you okay?" she said." Yeah, yeah I am fine”.She reached out for the creaky door and opened it up, when the door came open I ran to my baby to hug her . "ooooh my girl, how do you know I was in such danger”, I asked." It's Diago, he tipped us in on Hayley's anger towards Dad finding the truth about who she is and we searched for her in the mansion but we couldn't find her, I knew immediately that you were in grave danger”, she replied. I gave a very deep sigh, that's a huge relief, I get to be with my family now, “thank goodness, where is Diego now?" I asked.“He is on his way here and he went to get a few guards", she said.“Okay, your brothers, whe
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SIXCATHERINE’S POV“I'll kill you right now and get away with it", she stuck the knife right at my throat. I stood still because if I moved it would have probably cut me.“Hayley you have to stop it", the bike lurched up in my throat as I made those statements.I wished I had never come back to Crescent Park, and now my children are going to have to grow up without their mother. A scream catches my throat, choking me but I can't look away from her eyes.“I'll cut off your tiny little guts", the fierce nature of her voice vibrates through every crevice of my being. I act strong but deep down I want her to leave me the fuck alone.“Hayley calm down, I'm your sister remember", I begged.“Kill her if you want to, and besides it's important you know that nobody is on your side, you are on your own so you should do whatever you want", Ava's deadly voice came from her end.I wanted to go into Ava's cell and cut off her lips but she is lucky that our cells ar
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVEHARLEY’S POVI was so scared when we found Burke on the ground he was lying helplessly. The doctor said that we brought him right in time and that he would have suffered from a stroke. This is all Diago's fault. If he didn't interfere in my business my fairytale life would still be perfect.“Ouch my head", Burke said from the bed.I turned to him and rushed over immediately I heard his voice “, babe, babe how are you doing?", “Catherine, Catherine, he called.It felt so painful to hear him call her name but what can I say it's this or nothing." Yes baby, your Catherine is right here, I'm here you need rest, please don't stress yourself, I said brushing my hands on his hair”, I said.“Get off me, " he said, pushing my hands off him." Darling, I know it's been a long day, you're trying to get your head wrapped around these things but I just want to let you know that I am here for you”, I said, still confused about why he pushed me off.“Where is C
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOURBURKE’S POV I was in total shock after Diago's confession, I am still trying to wrap my head around the incident, I am trying hard to remember everything but I could not get a clear image of it, it's all fucked up in my head, and it gives me a headache every time I try and remembers what happened. After Diago told me that Hayley was not Catherine even though I could not remember what happened I just believed what he said, something in my guts just made me believe him.This point of my life has to be the most confusing, I don't have the slightest idea what to do, “What are you doing here, don't you know that the Alpha has to rest, leave, leave us now", Hayley shouted at Diago immediately she barged in on us “I'll take my leave now my Lord", he said.“No no no, don't go, what the fuck were you telling my husband, you were feeding him with so many lies and now he has his head fucking stressed out you cunt", she said.“Please I'll beg you not to in
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-THREE HARLEY’S POVIt's been two days since Catherine was locked up, and Burke has been discharged from the hospital, he is just adjusting to his new life with me and I am so loving it, I feel as if I am in a dream and I don't want to wake up, I have been taking care of Burke, making his meals, doing his laundry I made sure those witches Catherine called children didn't come close to him.We were sitting in the living room catching our fun, when he said “Babe, I think I need some fresh air, let's take a walk in the garden".“Oooh, okay, that's fine by me", I replied.We got up and walked outside until we got to the garden. It was a really beautiful day and I loved the weather. " Babe, you know I love you right?”, I asked." Yeah I know, you always have my heart at hand, I am so lucky to have you in my life, like tell me what would I have done without you”, he chuckled." Nothing, definitely nothing, I want to discuss something with you”," Okay, I'm all
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-TWOCATHERINE’S POV I still can't believe that Burke would engage Hayley to do this dirty act with me, I mean how could he have treated me that way, I love him and all he ever does is hurt my feelings, I am glad I am finally done with this hell of a marriage, the only regret I have now is that it took me long enough to realize that Burke didn't care for me.All I can think of now is my kids. I only pray that they are not hurt. I've left them like that in the hands of no one and I strongly believe they are in danger.This dungeon stinks like hell, the rat, and the smell of poop, everywhere made me sick but that didn't break my heart as much as Burke did, I wish I had known earlier, how would he ever think that I would poison him, I have always been the one standing by his side in times of trials, I can't believe he doesn't even trust me, I am supposed to be his wife. Well, I care less about him now, my worry now is how to get back to my kids.A rat passe