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The Alpha's Surrogate Bride Chapter Twenty-one
Plates dropping, kettle steaming, and on top of that, anxiety dissipating. I had always hoped that at some point it never came to this, but I knew the stress would kick in. Staring at the soup, I could only pray to the moon goddess that it was good.It was late into the morning and I had woken up unusually late. I cursed upon seeing the time through a wristwatch I had been gifted by my mother. If Alpha Philips got to know about waking up late, I knew I would be in great trouble. Three days coming, I have been subject to the ridicule of the pack, everyone tends to blame you for the little things that occur and I was no exception to this. The stress had kicked in and even my head continue to ache.Quickly, I grabbed two plates and scooped the soups gently unto the plates, while turning off the heat emanating from the gas. It was seldomly quiet in the mansion, but on today's occasion, everyone had gone to see the school's event, which I ought to be part of.My ears picked up the sound o
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Catherine POV"I am sorry." I was already in tears from the impact of the slaps. My cheeks sting in pain and I was certain they would be bruised when I checked them."Sikoa, Anoi." He yelled out and in a matter of minutes, two of the pack soldiers stepped in. He wasn't going to let it slide. "I want you to whip her so hard till I am satisfied." His instructions made me realize that it could be today I will join my parents in their astral plane.I was made to lie down on the cold floor. I stared at the foot of the first soldier, who had a long whip in his left hand. The whip was made of leather and its length sent fear across my body. "Begin," I screamed my lungs out the moment the first whip came in contact with my skin. The impact was going to leave a scar. All I could think of at that moment was death. I needed death to embrace me and take my soul away from the pain and agony.The next few minutes of my life was the most traumatic one; the whip kept coming down on my back simultane
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Catherine POVThe evening drew near, and I felt a burst of energy hovering around my body, giving me a glimpse of what happiness felt like for the first time in years. It felt new and made me curious as to why I was feeling this way. It was the festival of the moon goddess and also my birthday however this year's own was different, I was fully vested in the kitchen making the meals that would be served for the event. A day in the pack doctor's house brought good energy and uplifted my soul. It was apparent that it was all I needed. Upon returning to the mansion, I was shocked to learn that Alpha Philip was taken to Audrey as Luna for the event. I wasn't shocked as I had finally come to terms with the nature of the person Philip was. I had simply given directives about the meals to be prepared.I sensed a presence behind me and upon turning around, it was Sikoa, one of the pack soldiers with a smirk on his face. While I had vowed never to carry hate around, he was one of the few pers
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Alpha Stanley POVFrom afar, I could see the light beaming up from the earth to the sky, several people dancing around what seemed to be a fire camp. "Alpha, I am glad that you have chosen to grace the occasion." One of the Pack soldiers; Danny revealed. Over the years I found nothing intriguing about the moon goddess festivals and while there have been news about how people tend to offer prayers to the deity and her response being swift, I seldomly attended the event.While approaching the borders, I heard several growls and rolled my eyes in disdain. Can't they ever understand that guests are meant to cross the borders? I thought rather much to myself."Alpha Stanley Dee Vomir of the red moon pack." They all gasped in disbelief as they stared down at me. I wouldn't deny the conspiracies that have been spread about me and I couldn't say I was oblivious to them. Many of the neighboring packs, with my pack members not being excluded, have said strange things about me; enigmatic, dang
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Catherine POVPacing back and forth, my heart beating repetitively, I thought through several ways in which I would serve my punishment in the hands of the Alpha.The festival was over and it hurts that I never got to say the prayers I so desired to make after taking so much risk. I had seen the same figure on the pathway to the arena, pointing in my direction to the Alpha and I couldn't help but mutter curses. He was the reason I would be punished and thought of the previous beating that had my legs shaking."Catherine! The Alpha orders for your presence." SIkoa announced with a smile on his face. Right before I stepped into the chambers, I rolled my eyes at him. He was infuriating and I could only wish I was strong to give him a piece of my hand.Stepping into the chambers, my eyes went directly to the throne, where Alpha Philip was seated gracefully on the throne, alongside the same man from the arena. I wondered what they had discussed."Alpha." I lowered my head, waiting for a th
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~A few Weeks Later.~Omniscient POVThe alarm had failed Catherine and when she opened her eyes, she gasped seeing the magnitude of the sun shining with so much grace. She quickly checked her phone for the time and was in disbelief seeing herself being an hour late to work. Swiftly, she got out of bed and made her way to the bathroom. While scrubbing her body with sponges, she realized that Stanley was not beside her. Catherine wasn't bored as she was aware of the fact that he was a busy man. Although there had not been any sort of chemistry between them, she still found him better than Philips. One thing was certain, she hated being late for work and the fact that she worked under her evil sister was sufficient enough to make her mood go sour. Regardless, she needed money to sort off so many things.Once she was done dressing, she rushed out of the house, hoping to lay her eyes on any moving taxi at that moment. Catherine was synonymous with punctuality and how she woke up late was
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Catherine P.O.VImagine the bliss that accompanies you, being in a place where there is no pain, no suffering, no anguish, and not even distress.I was in that place, a place I could call home. A place where everyone is welcoming and hospitality is the watchword.Standing outside the Mansion, I watched as the children played on happily, with no distress, no trouble, and no fight.This is how I envisioned my life to be but all was taken away from me due to the torment of the four horsemen.I felt arms wrapping themselves around me and a figure coming to seat close to me."What are you doing out here alone?" Rose my maid turned friend asked the moment she sat down."Isn't this beautiful Rose? The fact that we are finally free from all our past sorrow and hardships that we used to face?" I asked, not taking my eyes away from those children playing."Yea, I know how it feels....Look at those kids, they know that they are always protected here, and that's why they don't have anything to wo
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Catherine POV"It was the Rogue King, he was nearer than any of us can imagine," Curtis said after catching his breath. He had examined me and his eyes turned white while going through my head and I guessed he had seen what I saw when he released his hands."We need to speak with my father" Stanley announced almost immediately."Why are we meeting with him?" Rose asked. I was certain she hadn't gotten through her fears from the last encounter with him.I wouldn't say I had gotten over mine with him. He was really powerful no doubt. "He needs to know. We need to find a way forward after now. If she had the dream that the Rogue king is near, then we can't take it lightly" I wondered what he looked like.I was hoping I would catch a glimpse of what he looked like in the dream, but Rose had been so generous to wake me up and note the sarcasm.Curtis and Stanley head out of the room and we had no choice but to follow them. We arrived at the throne room and the entire place was utterly q
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CATHERINE'S POV Every day that passed seemed like a lifetime spent inside the confines of my room. What had previously felt like a golden prison had become a painful expanse of loneliness over two weeks. Furnished with opulent furniture, the room had turned into a haven and a jail.With Ana, my darling little daughter curled up in my arms, there was only one thing to feel better in this stuffy environment. Her innocent look was blind to the struggle swirling inside of me as I attended to her needs, the burden of duty pressing down on me. Even with the room bathed in a subdued brightness from the glowing sunlight filtering through the drapes, the cold that persisted in my heart persisted.The loud ticking of the elaborate wall clock reverberated throughout the room, serving as a constant reminder that time was passing at an excruciatingly slow pace. Two weeks had passed between my fingers like sand grains, and I was left entangled in the opulent maze of affluence that had become a res
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LIZZIE'S POVI jumped through the table, my chest still thumping from the rage, and the opulence of the mansion's dining room vanished behind me. I was drawn outside by the scent of the neighboring garden in the evening air. To process the storm of feelings Philip's plea had unleashed inside of me, I wanted the comfort of wide-open spaces.Stepping out of the warm shelter of the evening, I was met by the expansive estate stretching before me. The sky was tinted pink as well as orangeas the sun sank low in the horizon, creating a pleasant glow. I took cover from the deluge of contradictory ideas on a seat tucked away in the garden, the calming sounds of the natural world providing a moment's reprieve.My thoughts raced with questions as I sat down on the bench. What made Philip decide to stage his death t
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PHILIP'S POV The sound of my footsteps reverberated across the lavish area, which was opposed to the secret choice I had chosen. Lizzie was sitting at the dining table staring at me expectantly and with anxiety in her eyes.I said, quietly but firmly, "Lizzie, we need to talk."A frown began to develop on her eyebrows as she lifted her head from her plate. Our dining room was spacious and well-furnished, which only served to heighten the significance of the talk that was about to take place."What's happening, Philip?" she said, searching my eyes for information.I sat down across opposite her, the enormity of the speech I intended to utter amplified by the oppressive quiet of the room. "I've accepted a choice, and that's significant because it includes the pack's safety and the possibility of Stanley's treason."Lizzie's eyes narrowed, a mixture of worry and fascination. "Exactly what somewhat choice?"Leaning forward, I placed my palms on the shiny dining tabletop. "I'm about to fa
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PHILIP'S POV As I left my house and the small comforts of the family behind, I was met by lengthy shadows from the rising light and relentless trials ahead. Dissatisfaction echoed like spirits in the air, and the familiar smells of the complex told narratives of a pack in disorder.I couldn't stop thinking about Catherine's captivity in our house; the conflict between my responsibilities as an Alpha and a parent kept me restless all the time. I was having trouble sifting through the complicated web that had been created by the pack's requirements, Stanley's lurking danger, and Catherine's deceit.I could hear the pack members' disgruntled whispers as I strolled around the complex. With each second of hesitation that went by, the once-unwavering loyalty that held us together appeared to wane. As the second mate to Philip, I found myself in a difficult position where my loyalty was needed to balance the pack's expectations with Philip's unclear objectives.Beneath my skin was a seethin
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LIZZIE'S POVMy wolf was aware of my uneasiness and was restless, just like me. An eerie silence had descended upon the pack ever since Catherine's duplicity was exposed, leaving me to deal with the unnerving fallout from my choice to reveal her.I had known all along just what I wanted to do: expose Catherine's betrayal, provoke Philip's fury, and see as he banishes her, cutting the treacherous thread that jeopardized the cohesion of our pack. However, when the days grew into evenings, the anticipated removal never occurred. Rather, Catherine stayed imprisoned within our Alpha's house, a live symbol of the treachery that hung over us like a shadow.My thoughts were tinged with doubt. Why was Philip so attached to Catherine, the beast who had woven a false web to get within our pack? Was he unaware of the threat she created, or was perhaps a more nuanced reality at play that I was unable to discern?I walked erratically into the center of the courtyard, a raging sea of questions racin
