CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHTBURKE'S POV I made Catherine sleep before going back to my room; I was still shocked that Catherine was my second chance mate; how was I supposed to tell her that? Why did the moon goddess do this to me? I rolled onto my bed, and I was certain I wouldn't be able to sleep, so I decided to meet my best friend and second-in-command, Jack. We were about once a trio until Travis decided to backstab me and fuck my wife, or rather ex-wife, since that day, I broke all ties with Travis so did Jack, although he had been trying hard to get my trust back, which is very impossible, not after giving my wife three children and making me train them. I love the children Sereca gave me, but when I found out they weren't mine, I felt betrayed and banished her and the children; I was hurt when I saw them crying; it wasn't their fault, but they had to pay for their mother's crime. Soon, I was wearing black shorts and a shirt; I hopped into my black Camry and zoomed to Jack's
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINECATHERINE'S POV I am still in shock about what I heard from Burke last night; he was what he did to me seven years ago. Even the goddess won't make him my mate. But he became so sure; I had never had a mate before, though, because I kept the wolf part of me hidden for seven years; it felt like I detached from my wolf because I hadn't heard from her since I left the pack, I haven't even transformed in seven years. I got off my bed and took a quick shower before heading to the kitchen to get something to eat. “Hi, Catherine," Ava greeted me, sitting at the dining table. She filled her mouth with bread, allowing oy crumbs to fall on the table. “Good morning, Ava; where is Burke?" I asked, wondering why I even asked, I wasn't interested in seeing him, not after how awkward last night was, he left the swimming pool in pain and confusion, I once felt bad that I caused the pain, but the truth is that the moon goddess caused him pain after karma had taken a turn o
CHAPTER THIRTYAVA’S POV My eyes were already getting big because of too much crying; losing my brother and father at the same time was taking a huge toll on me. Burke might be a pain in the ass most times, but he is still my brother, and I don't want him to get hurt, but Travis is surely going to kill him; he is way stronger. My father is not getting better; I know he is going to die, but I don't know when Catherine can manage his illness. She can't heal him; there is no cure for the Affliction. Harley hasn't been around today; she was suspended from entering Burke's Mansion because poison was found in her possession. I pleaded on her behalf, but Burke is adamant about my request sometimes, especially when it has to do with Catherine, that is part of the reason I hate her. I was feeling bored and depressed, so I sent a message to Harley so she could come over, since Burke isn't around, none of the Servants would snitch, Harley did a good job gaining their trust, which can
CHAPTER THIRTY-ONECATHERINE’S POV The pain that came when the arrow hit my left shoulder is something I won't be able to explain, not even in the next five years. I fell to the ground and everything turned black, the only voice I could hear was that of Burke yelling, “Catherine.. fuckk” Suddenly, I opened my eyes to find myself in a room painted and decorated in black; it was Burke's room; I couldn't count the number of times I landed on Burke's bed because my life was at risk. A few weeks are staying in my pack, and people want me killed already. “Fuck, you are alright," I heard Burke's voice and turned to look at him; his face was filled with fear and worry, and he looked like he had not slept in days nor even bathed. “How long have I been here?" I asked, seeing that the clothes I had on were different; I was wearing a baggy shirt, which belonged to Burke. “Three days, Cat, you blacked out for three days, giving me a heart attack," He said, brushing his hair with
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWOHARLEY'S POV I came out of Burke's room angrily, hearing Catherine call my name, made no difference, she thought I was going to tell Jaxon about her little affair with Burke but I wasn't going to snitch, besides Jaxon is doing the same with her best friend, even worse, when she leaves the pack she would see for herself. I am most vexed that the arrow did not go through her heart; I thought Scott aimed at her heart; even with his wolf’s skill, he was still useless to me. I was the one who sent one of my men to kill Catherine. When Ava told me Catherine was at the duel, I felt it was a great opportunity to get rid of her once and for all, so I sent a raven to one of my men while Ava was grooming the horse we were supposed to use for the journey. Luckily, the Ravens are very fast, and the information was sent in time; I would have told Travis to kill her on the battlefield If I knew she would play the hero; Travis works for me. I sent Travis to seduce Sereca
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREEHARLEY'S POV We were at an abandoned warehouse near the city, and I was panting heavily; I couldn't believe I would be able to escape Burke's men, Scott was helpful, and we passed through the back. Almost all my men are dead, that I know but at least Scott is alive. “Boss," Scott yelled from the other side of the warehouse. “What's the problem?" I yelled back, going towards the warehouse, only to see Travis' lifeless body on the floor, at the corner of the door. He was looking pale, and it seemed like his heart was detached from his chest because of the hole in his chest. That was the only way to kill Travis, by removing his heart from his chest because the witches in the coven had fortified him, very well. That he won’t be able to die easily. Well, my relationship with the witches is very strong because my mother was a witch, a strong witch before she died, and I am a half-witch as well, but I have never practiced witchcraft for no reason in partic
CHAPTER THIRTY-FOURAVA'S POV The shock in Harley's eyes was satisfactory. I enjoyed it, and it was something I anticipated seeing. When Harley left our mansion today, I knew she was up to something, after she caught Burke and Catherine making out. She didn't know I saw them making out first, that was why the reason I told her to check up in Burke, because she would see them making out I needed Harley to go to her hideout, I have been searching for it since. So I followed her, accompanied by Burke's men. My reason is simple, I have always wanted to be Alpha, but I can firstly because I have an elder brother and secondly because I am a woman. I became Harley's best friend on purpose; I knew Harley wanted to be Luna; she thought she was playing me all along. Meanwhile, I was the game itself. “I thought you were… “"You thought I was stupid,” I finished Harley's statement; she was still standing in fear; the fearless Harley was now frightened by me."How the fuck did you kn
CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVECATHERINE'S POV It's been days now, and I haven't seen Burke, nor have I seen Harley, making me scared. “What I'd they have sent a message to Jaxon already? How would I explain to him that I asked Burke to kiss me?" I thought to myself and that thought made me bury my face in. My duvet. Suddenly, a knock sounded on my door; I was tired and didn't want to answer it until it sounded again; that was how Burke knocked at my door. I was excited to see Burke, and I was anxious as well, it was the mixture of both feelings. I inhaled deeply before going to open the door. “Good day mam," One of the domestic staff said, as I opened the door. Disappointment was evident on my face, I actually thought it was Burke. “Can I help you?" I asked, trying not to be rude, even if I was disappointed about the whole thing. “No, mam, you got a letter from Chicago," He said, handing a letter over to me. “Shit," I cursed under my breath; I forgot today was the weekend when
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