CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHTCATHERINE'S POV They ran out and left me in the garden, I couldn't bring myself to leave the garden because I just murdered someone. I killed Ethan; I thought my cure would work; I was so stupid to put his life at risk. My heart was heavy, and tears fell from my cheeks freely; I couldn't think straight at the moment. “Fuck," I yelled, as I fell to the ground, weeping. This reminded me of my foster parent; I killed them, too. It was years back when my mum fell ill, so I went in search of a cure, without the knowledge of my father and my mother. Burke and I went to the forest to get some herbs, and some witches helped us because they said I had the spirit of a witch, which I didn't understand. On my way out of the forest, I found my father dead on the floor, his heart ripped from his chest. In tears, I ran home and saw my mum still on her sick bed. “Where is your father, Cat? He went in search of you; we have been looking for you," She said, and the tear
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINEAVA'S POV “You did a fucking horrible job," Harley yelled as she sat on my bed; she was deep in thought, and so was I. “I'm sorry, I didn't know his body would fucking react like that, give me a break," I yelled, back angry about Harley scolding me. I found myself walking aimlessly in Harley's room. I was scared that we would be caught. Killing Ethan was not what made me scared, he wasn't my first kill, my first kill was mother, that was when I was still young, the problem is there was evidence he was strangled. “I distracted them, all you had to do was stick to the plan and poison his drip, why the fuck did you strangle him with a rope, you didn't even use a pillow,” Harley yelled, pulling her clothes. The plan was to poison Ethan's drip, while Harley distracts Burke and Catherine, making sure they don't come into the mansion, when Ethan dies, Burke gets angry and send Catherine away, that way Harley and Burke can get married and we could kill Burke fr
CHAPTER FORTYBURKE'S POV I lay on the bed, very tired to go to my board meeting today, but I had to go; it is compulsory I go because my father was recently murdered and an investigation had to begin. I talked to my domestic staff, and they all said Ava was the last person they saw visiting my father, making me confused about who strangled him; Ava can't hurt a fly, not talk of her blood father, and Harley was with Catherine and me when my father was murdered. “Your bath is ready," One of my maids said as she left my room, but I wasn't in any mood to bath. I haven't seen Catherine since today, which was getting me worried, based on how scared she was last night. Suddenly, a hand touched my chest, and I almost flew out of bed; I turned to see Catherine sleeping soundly on my bed. “Shit," I caused under my breath when I remembered that Catherine had crashed in my room yesterday because she was scared to sleep alone after finding out that my father was murdered in his room.
CHAPTER FORTY-ONECATHERINE'S POV I got to my room and changed into fresh clothes after a bath. Burke confessed love for me was something very frequent; I liked it and hated the fact that Liked it. “Who is there?" I asked, after hearing a loud sound at my door. “It's Susan, ma," Susan said, and I hurried to get the door. I opened the door only to see Susan holding a bouquet with a note inside; she was smiling widely at me, making me confused. “Are you going to tell me who gave you these? Or you will just stand there and smile at me?" I asked, giving room for Susan to enter my room. “These aren't mine mam," She said, chuckling at my thoughts. Susan placed the bouquet on my medical table and sat on the chair opposite it without saying anything. “Then who is it for?" I asked, even though I knew the answer. The bouquet was mine; probably, it was sent from Chicago by my children and Jaxon or from Burke. The thought of Burke sending me flowers made me feel butterflies in my
CHAPTER FORTY-TWOBURKE'S POV Soon, the board meeting was over, and I headed to my room quickly; I needed some time to process what had just happened. Jack was taken to the torture room, according to my order; although I ordered them not to torture him, there was a fishy play, and I needed to know it. I got to my room and took a cool shower to clear my head before changing into my daily wear of a back shirt and black pants. When I was done dressing I headed to the torture room to see my best friend. When I got there, there was a line of people waiting to see their loved ones, but I didn't have that much time to join the line. I walked to one of the guards, who bowed to me immediately before everyone else bowed after realizing that I was the Alpha of the pack. “Where is Jack? I demand his presence now," I ordered one of the guards who was in charge of guarding the torture room. The guard gave me a slight bow before going to fetch Jack; I entered the waiting room and sat
CHAPTER FORTY-THREECATHERINE'S POV My eyes opened, and for some minutes, my vision was hazy; I could barely see anything. “Fuck," I cursed under my breath after realizing that I wasn't in Burke's Mansion, nor was I in Chicago. After a few minutes, my vision gradually became clear; my head hurt so bad that it seemed like I was punched in the head, and my hair was filled with grass sticking out. “Ouch," I grimaced in pain, after noticing my hands were tied to work; the grip of the rope on my hand was painful and would certainly leave a bruise or even bruises. “What the fuck is going on?" I asked myself, checking around for Burke, but he was not there. “Did Burke attempt to kidnap me? Was he angry that I was going back to Chicago?” were the questions repeatedly playing in my head, when the door opened immediately and a lady with a familiar feature walked in. She was wearing a leather shirt and pants, and her face was covered. She had dirty brown hair, but I was certain she
CHAPTER FORTY-FOURBURKE'S POV It was my father's burial already; we stood at the cemetery, ready to concentrate his body so that he would rest in peace. There was a rule in my pack: if a body isn't concentrated after death, the body would be restless and would roam around looking for a living vessel to concentrate the body. It was only defaulters of the law we gave that fate to; we believed it was worse than death. I wasn't on good terms with my father before he died, but he doesn't deserve that fate. “Where is Ava and Harley?" I asked Susan in a whisper as I stood in front of my father's body. “I don't know, sir, they have been going to different places lately; I don't know where they always go," She replied, and immediately I suspected Harley for Catherine's disappearance. My mind hadn't been at peace since the previous day; I was worried sick about her. We ordered a night search for her, but we couldn't get a hold of her whereabouts. “Does Ava follow Harley to where
CHAPTER FORTY-FIVEBURKE'S POV I rushed to where Catherine was, and I saw the cut in her stomach; Catherine was bleeding profusely. “Catherine, can you hear me?" I asked in a whisper, and she opened her eyes a little; a weak smile came across her lips. “She isn't alone, Burke; she is working with someone," She said weakly as I removed the mask I had on. “Shhh," I said, putting a finger to get lips, she was too weak to talk. “Hold in there for me, I'll have you have of her but first I need to get rid of Harley," I said, and she smiled in return, a weak smile. My heart broke seeing Catherine like that. Harley had stabbed her in her stomach, and the cut was deep like Harley had done it numberless times. “Take good care of yourself, and please promise me you will be fine," I said, still holding Catherine tightly to my chest. “I will be fine Burke, just don't let Harley escape," She said weakly, barely in a whisper. And I nodded my head in response. “Promise me Harley wo
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND FORTY NINE CATHERINE’S POV Taking Grandma El's body from her coffin was one thing I am very happy that I did, it's the first step to taking my revenge on the people who have hurt me which is Hayley in particular, she doesn't know how it feels to lose a baby that's why she is still walking freely in my home.I've promised I'll deal with her and I'll make sure I fulfill my promise.I went to quickly see Ava and tell her the good news. I made sure no one saw me when I entered the dungeon. Ava was there just, I guess she was in her world “Ava, Ava", I called her attention. " Hmmm Catherine, you're here today and you're smiling. I hope all is well?", she asked curiously.“ All is well I have good news", I replied excitedly…." Do you care to share?”, she asked., "off, course I took Grandma El's body from her corpse Ava, I did it to show Hayley that I'm not small in the game and that she would pay for making me lose my baby”, I replied, still very much excite
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHTBURKE’S POV I stood there perplexed and surprised, the whole event was immediately turned upside down, members of the pack began to mumble amongst themselves because it is a bad omen to lose a corpse, my body froze immediately, what on earth is going on here, I could barely even explain the circumstances of things happening around me, the eldest man had left in a hurry because of the incident I could barely move my arms, my eyes searched around and it fell on Catherine, she immediately turned away from me “Oooh Catherine, how could you do this to me,” I said to myself. It was as if she knew what was happening as she remained unmoved, without any form of regret, my eyes immediately fell on Hayley and it was the same thing, at this point I couldn't pinpoint who to blame for this misdoings.I knew I had to do something, I immediately forced my feet out of the ground, I am the Alpha I shouldn't be caught weak and unable to speak, I walked to where
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVENBURKE’S POV I stood at the bedside for over ten minutes and Catherine refused to notice me or even acknowledge me. I fear for a fact that she might be angry with me over the discussion we had about Hayley.“Cat, cat please can we talk", I said after getting tired of her not noticing me.“Burke I'm all worked up and tired I'm not in the mood for a conversation", she shoved the conversation off before it began.“Why does it feel like you're angry for something that is not even important Catherine, it makes no sense getting angry over the fact that I don't support you killing your sister". I said. " Burke please let me be”, leave me alone I do not want to argue about you and your mistress's affairs with you”, she groaned at me." Mistress? Mistress? Like when did we get her for real?”, I asked surprised." When you got her pregnant, when you refused to be by my side every step of the way since this befell on me when you let her win and let me lose ev
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIXHARLEY’S POV After being caught by Burke, I knew I wouldn't be able to go anywhere without raising any suspicion, all eyes were on me, I knew that was a sneaky and wrong move I made there, on the other hand, I needed to talk to Jaxon as fast as possible because I am so scared and I don't want Jaxon going and spilling our little secret, especially with the fact that I haven't been able to raise the money he asked for.“Send me a reputable Person who is not Diago and is in no way close to him", I said to my maid who was washing my feet.“Okay, my lady," she replied.Immediately she was out of the room. I picked up my ink and paper and wrote down a little bit of information that I needed to pass to Jaxon.In a matter of time, a guard and my handmaiden were standing in front of me.“Leave us", I said to my maid.I watched her leave and reached out for the paperwork I had just sealed with the royal seal.“I want you to help me give this letter to Jaxon.
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND fOURTY-FIVEHARLEY’S POV After that confrontation with Catherine, I knew I had to watch my back, how could she ever think I killed Grandma El, it's is quite unbelievable, because I am here trying to figure out what to do to get Jaxon to shut his mouth and Catherine would think I killed grandma El, I know I am capable of a lot of things but I sure didn't kill grandma El. “Damn, it's Ava, the death of Grandma has Ava written all over it”, I said to myself." No no no Ava you can't be doing this”, I rushed out to take my bath and I quickly dressed up I knew I had to be in Ava's dungeon as soon as possible, Ava has always been a smart and intelligent mobster, till today I wonder how she can pull off her dirty jobs even when held custody. In no distant time, I was in her cell, there she was facing the wall, it was like she had something written on it, I could hear her murmuring to herself.“Ava", I called, in sudden realization.“Well well well, another special
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOURCATHERINE’S POVI woke up feeling really weak and tired, my body still aches from the tears of yesterday but I couldn't care less, my attention was focused on making Hayley pay for what she has done to my family ,my mind was so glued to what Nikky said yesterday that I couldn't care less if I felt pain all over my body.I quietly got up from the bed and wore my slippers. I opened the door quietly so as not to wake Burke.I wanted to discuss getting the poison with Nikky and I was sure in a hurry to put an end to Harley's nuisance in my home .As I walked through the corridors of the room my eyes met with that of Hayley's , immediately she tried moving away to avoid any conversation with me but I definitely wasn't having it, I knew I had to put the monster in her place .“Hayley”, I called.“Catherine I do not have you time, please you can as well go to where you're going and let me mind the business that concerns me". She replied fiercely.“You shou
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND FORTY-THREEBURKE’S POV I felt really tired on this particular day so I decided to remain in bed after a series of meetings and events from the previous day. I had asked Diago to stay with me after Catherine had gone downstairs .“Diago I really do need to get Hayley out of my life. She is constituting a nuisance to my family and I and I can't just throw her out because she is carrying my blood and such a bad image is not good for an Alpha", I lamented .“Alpha Burke, this kind of thing takes patience. I know she has cost you a lot, however what we need is calculative planning". He replied, disgusted by the idea of Harley carrying my child." Well, if you have any idea I think this is the time you spill because I am tired”. I lamented further, remembering the death of my unborn child that she caused."I am thinking of something, Alpha Burke , we will definitely strike when she least expects”.Before I could utter another word, Nikky walked in “I'm sorry dadd
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND FORTY TWOCATHERINE POV I felt it in my guts that something was not right with Hayley is definitely up to no good and I need to find out what she is up to especially after what she has done to the baby, my instincts are always right. I searched through my thoughts as to what to do, but I couldn't find any, “damn it Hayley I am not going to let you win", I cursed.I stood up from the couch and went over to the fridge to get a glass of water and then a thought flashed through me, and I know just the right person for this job.“ Please reach out to Hazel, I need to see her urgently I said that stood beside me ",“Yes ma'am ", he replied.Hazel had worked with me at the hospital in Chicago and she had always been of immense help. I knew she was the right person for the job because since she relocated back to the pack with me, she has been doing nothing but touring around the crescent pack.It didn't take long for the guard to fetch Hazel and in no distant time
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONEHARLEY’S POV My heart raced immediately after I got Jaxon’s message. “How could he threaten me that he was going to tell Burke about my pregnancy and the fact that Burke isn't the father of my baby, that's impossible a secret I've tried so long to keep, this child is going to secure a place in Burke's life not that good for nothing Jaxon”, I said to myself as I quickly wore my very comfortable maternity gown and left the house,In no distant time, I was at Jaxon’s apartment, and we were sitting on his couch drunk, I knew he had been wasted, but I didn't care I walked up to him, “Jaxon, Jaxon, what the hell is the meaning of that message you sent to me, why would you threaten me that way I have come to warn you not to ever do that in your life again”, I yelled.Jaxon slowly got up from his couch, he moved towards my direction in his drunken state, I could smell the stench that came from his breath, it was worse than that of a dead rat, before I co