CHAPTER SIXTY-SEVENBURKE'S POV I was at the board meeting with my councilmen and left Catherine to handle Emma and Ava. I was still shocked that my sister told Emma that I killed Jack; I didn't even know who told her that news, although she had not been in the pack since I got back. “Where is Jack? He is your second in command, and he needs to be present in every meeting," Diago, the son of the oldest man in the pack, said; he was already taking over his father's position as the Alpha's right-hand man, even though his father is still alive. “He is dead; Jack died in Chicago," I said plainly, with my voice cracking; the heartache I felt when he died came back in full force. “Then where is his body? He needs to be consecrated so he can rest in peace; you know how it's done, Alpha Burke," My uncle said with an accusing tone; I wondered why Ava had told him. “I consecrated his body in Chicago,” I said, without fear in my voice; I wasn't bothered about what they were going to say
CHAPTER SIXTY-EIGHTBURKE'S POV “What are you talking about Ava? What did Harley do to you?" I asked, and she wiped her tears away. “When you left for Chicago, she kidnapped me and took me there, she made me watch as she killed Jack, and… “Before she could finish her statement, she burst into a round of tears again. My anger was already rising, and I could hardly feel my feet; my eyes were turning red, and if I got a glimpse of Harley, I'd snap her neck from her head."And she forced you to frame me for being the killer, or she'll kill you,” I completed her State because she was too heartbroken to speak.“Yes, I'm Sorry I did that to you; I was at gunpoint," Ava said, crying profusely; I believed her because Ava isn't capable of spoiling people's names, and not me, her brother, who is the only family that she has. “Yes Burke, she will kill me when she hears that I failed in the job of framing you," She said, still crying and holding my feet. I lifted my sister to her feet.“Sh
CHAPTER SIXTY-NINECATHERINE'S POV Burke pushed me off his lap, making me land on the floor painfully. “I love you, but you don't get to point accusing fingers at my sister, especially when it's a murder case and we know who did it," He yelled, getting off the bed. It took five minutes for me to realize Burke had just pushed me to the floor intentionally after begging me to be his wife, during sex this morning. “Did you just drop me to the fucking ground, Burke," I said, trying to keep my voice steady, as I was still seated on the floor, still in shock. “Yes, I did, Catherine; you are accusing my sister of killing Jack; she is my only family," He explained rudely as he began to undress. “So The kids and I aren't your family; why the fuck did you beg me to come back to the pack," I yelled, almost crying but trying to keep my tears back; I couldn't cry in front of him; I won't give him that satisfaction. "That's different Catherine, I didn't even grow up in their lives, but Av
CHAPTER SEVENTYHARLEY'S POV “Fuck," I cursed under my breath, as I saw Catherine standing looking at me with surprise in her eyes. I was entering their room to frame Catherine for theft; the punishment is banishment, and then when she is banished, we will probably kill her on her way to Chicago and kill her kids. “What are you doing here Harley?" Catherine asked with a hushed tone, I wondered why she was whispering. “Don't tell anyone you saw me," I command, thinking she is a scared brat, and would do as I say based on the story I heard about her. “Are you fucking kidding me, you break into my room and tell me to keep shut about it, if you don't tell me your reason for breaking into my room, in the next five minutes, I'll ring the bell and call the guards," She said, taking the bell that was placed on the edge of the bed. “Fuck me, I forgot she was smart," I said to myself rolling my eyes. “You have two minutes," She said, raising the bell higher, and it would ring if she rai
CHAPTER SEVENTY-ONE BURKE'S POV “I messed up, and I'm an asshole, but Please, you can't leave me; fight me when I go wrong, yell at me when I hurt you, but don't leave Cathie," I said, still on my knees, because Catherine hasn't told me to stand up yet. She looked down at me; her anger had reduced. “You messed up, Burke. You said my kids and I aren't family; I won't forgive that," She stated, and I knew I had a long way to go in begging her; she's a hard nut to crack. I didn't mean anything I said; my anger takes the better part of me most times, and I hate myself for it, for hurting Catherine. “Come on, Catherine, you know I didn't mean it; I'm sorry, I won't be able to survive if you leave me for another man, Catherine, please," I pleaded, holding one of her legs. "Fuck it, stand to your feet,” She said, helping me to my feet. In my life, I have never thought that I'd be on my knees begging a woman, but Catherine has brought out a different part of me. “I'll stay on onl
CHAPTER SEVENTY-TWOCATHERINE'S POV We all stood in silence for about ten minutes before Emma spoke up. “The moon goddess is crazy," She said and stormed out of the room angrily. I was expecting her to do more than that, but luckily she didn't. “Are you serious about that Catherine?" Burke asked, and I nodded in response; I was serious about everything I said, but Emma was right when she said the moon goddess was crazy. “Why the fuck didn't you tell me that fucker came here? She killed Jack and almost killed our son, and wanted to kidnap our daughter, and you still let her go,” Burke scolded. I don't blame him for that; I was stupid to let her go. "Trust me, Burke, I know that was a very stupid move but aside from that, why would I feel a family bond with Harley when she isn't even family, that's weird, I think they are up to something and got hell from the witches,” I said, and Burke looked at me like I was stupid."I think you were overthinking, or you were just stressed about
CHAPTER SEVENTY-THREECATHERINE'S POV “What?" Burke asked after finding his voice. Tears welled up in my eyes.“Burke, I can't marry you," I said, running towards my kid's room to meet Susan. I didn't know if Burke was running behind me or was still on his knees, surprised about the rejection I gave him. “Did you know about this?" I asked Susan, entering into my kid's room, and she looked at me surprised. “Did you Burke was going to propose to me officially today because it seems like everyone in the mansion knew, and as my most loyal maid I expected you to tell me, I'm so disappointed in you," I said to Susan in a harsh tone, I have never spoken that way to her before but my emotions took the better part of me. “I didn't know anything about Alpha Burke's proposal; if I did, I would have hinted it to you. Don't ever question my loyalty to you," Susan said, with hurt in her eyes, and I felt bad for accusing her without even asking questions first. “I'm so sorry for accusing
CHAPTER SEVENTY-FOURAVA'S POV Of course, I brought Jaxon out of prison before leaving Chicago; it had to be the greatest task I have ever done because the prison was well guarded; I think my face and that of Jaxon would be placed everywhere in Chicago. “Did she know it was you?" I asked Jaxon as he entered my room. I knew it was risky, but there was nothing I could do. “Yes, she did; I told you she is fucking smart," He said, removing the face mask and jacket he was made to wear so that he doesn't reveal his face. I smiled at him, knowing that Catherine was already getting to understand that a great danger was about to befall her and the kids, within a few moons. “Did you call me to watch how your brother engages another girl or what?" Serena asked, taking a cigarette from Harley, they had grown close, and Serena made her intentions known; she didn't want Burke back; she only wanted to be able to bring her kids back to the pack where they belonged. “You know bringing us here i
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