All Chapters of Cathy And The Beast : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Charlotte ’s POVI knock on Cathy’s door one more time, louder this time. Maybe she is sleeping inside and just did not hear me knock the first time. I have been calling her for hours with no reply and honestly, every minute that passes makes me more worried. Although she has shown a little bit of progress as regards her mental health ever since she took that first hike up the mountain, Cathy still seems like a flight risk which means I am still very worried about what she might do. Cathy is not the most well-adjusted person in the world and no matter how hard she tries, I cannot erase the image of finding her on the floor, crying while her bedroom burned around her just months ago.“Cathy!” I call out to no response. “Are you in there? Open up.”I am about to turn away and go elsewhere to look for Cathy when I remember that I know where Cathy usually puts her spare key. I reach inside the lamp right at the top of Cathy’s door and fetch the key. If Cathy is not here then maybe there w

Cathy's POVI walk around the garden, my purple dress a darker shade in the soft light. Alden's eyes follow me, watching me with an intensity that almost makes me feel self conscious. We were in the middle of discussing our wedding and every bit of it feels like a dream come true. I am overwhelmed at the thought of this new life I am about to begin with this strange beast man, but I am not afraid as long as he is by my side. However, a nagging thought lingers - Charlotte. My best friend, my closest friend. She would, no doubt, have discovered the note I left by now and she would be very worried. Amused but definitely worried.“What's wrong my love?” I hear Alden say from behind me. His voice still very much able to send shivers through me.“Alden I…” I am immediately cut off as Alden takes bold steps towards me. He gently cups my face, his expression turns concerned.It is amazing how just that simple touch can melt my insides and turn me to my mush. I should be used to it by now, I

As we walk through the forest, my heart is racing with every step. Knox walks beside me, his face etched with worry. Teon and Knox are in the shadows, following us from a distance. If all goes according to plan, they will not reveal themselves until it is absolutely necessary.“Cathy, I'm starting to doubt if this is a good idea.” Knox says, his voice low and urgent. “Master Alden would never forgive us if this goes wrong.”I reach out and gently place my hand on his arm. “Don't worry, the plan is simple. You're here to take the antidote back to the castle, remember. Herb and Teon will follow us until the time is right to distract Lena for me to escape.”I lean further until I am at eye level with him. “If all goes well, I will take the blame with Alden. He would never have agreed to this and Lena would definitely be expecting him to come after her.”Knox nods, his eyes still wary and worried.As we approach the clearing, I can see Lena waiting for us. She is with a strange woman. As

Alden, Karken, Knox and Teon spend the next few hours poring over maps and strategies, finding the best way to advance on Lena and her allies. However, they knew they were outnumbered and this would be a Herculean task.“Perhaps we wait for Khimaira to return. We do not know their number and barging in there arms blazing will be a foolish tactic.” Karken suggests.“I agree, but the longer we wait, the longer Cathy is at risk. Lena is not a monster, she's still family. I plan to reason with her before all goes to hell.” Alden says, standing up with a determined look on face. “I think we should leave now.”Karken nods. Teon and Knox rally around gathering supplies and anything else they might need. “I'm coming with you.” Charlotte says, seemingly appearing out of thin air in the midst of the chaos. This stops everyone in their tracks. Alden moves towards her tentatively, “Charlotte…you can't. My sister is unpredictable and it will be too dangerous for you. If anything happens to you,

Even as he said these words, I could see the flicker of doubt flashing in his eyes. He could tell that Lena had become unpredictable and would stop at nothing to get what she wants. The air cackled with unspoken threats. Time seemed to stretch slowly. I couldn't breathe, the thought of Alden getting hurt…my child getting hurt.Just then, a tremor runs through me from the top of my head down to my feet. My vision is blurred and a wave of nausea washes over me. It is apparent that the stress of the situation is starting to take its toll on me.A grimace flickered across Alden's face. “Cathy, are you alright?” He asks, his voice laced with concern. Lena moves closer to me. “Is something wrong?” I look up at her face as I am thrown off by her question. It was hard to tell what expression she had in the dim light. Maybe a hint of concern?“Don't worry about me,” I spat, forcing myself to stand up straight.She studied me for a moment, tilting her head. Then, with a slow deliberate movemen