Semua Bab Desired Mate: Bab 61 - Bab 70

CATHERINE Words. Hushed whispers. Pleas? I couldn't tell as it all filtered into my subconscious, pulling me from the depths of sleep. For a moment, I lay still, disoriented, before realizing the words weren’t part of a dream. They were real. Someone was speaking, just a few inches from my ear.“I’ve always known,” the voice murmured, and a chill ran down my spine the instant I recognized who was speaking up close. It was Damon. His proximity had a way of making my stomach churn as usual.“I knew you’d come around eventually,” he continued, his breath warm against my skin. “You’ve always been meant for me, Catherine. Even when you didn’t realize it.”I resisted the urge to open my eyes or flinch away. I knew better than to react now. Instead, I kept my breathing steady, feigning the deep rhythm of sleep, even though I was awake.“You don’t have to pretend anymore,” Damon went on. “You’re safe with me. I’ll make you see that, no matter how long it takes. I’ll give you the life you de

CATHERINE The opportunity to act presented itself sooner than I had anticipated.The maid appeared at my door, polite yet wary, as though unsure of how to approach me. “Good morning, my lady,” she greeted tentatively. “What would you like to eat?”I sat up on the edge of the bed, clasping my hands in front of me as if I had nothing but breakfast on my mind. “Something simple,” I replied. “Perhaps eggs with herbs and some fresh bread.”The maid nodded, bowing slightly before leaving the room. The moment she stepped out, I stood and began pacing. Minutes later, the maid returned, wringing her hands nervously. “My lady, I’m afraid there are no herbs available,” she said apologetically. “Would you like something else?”I narrowed my eyes, letting my shoulders droop as though in disappointment. “I really don’t feel like eating anything else,” I said softly. “I’ve had a craving for that dish for days now.”Her face fell. She turned and hurried back to the guard stationed outside, expl

CATHERINE "So, what’s the update with Kane?" Damon asked simply, but there was an edge to them, like he was waiting for something to fall into place—something that would finally give him the upper hand."That’s the reason I’m here, Damon." Zelda stepped forward, as she prepared to divulge the details.I could feel my heart beat a little faster as I strained to hear. Kane’s name again—every mention of him, every mention of the lies surrounding him, made my stomach twist in knots. What was going on with him now? Why were they all talking about him like he was a pawn in some twisted game?"The Council of Elders and the Alphas have impeached Kane," Zelda continued, her voice dripping with satisfaction. "They’ve declared him unfit to rule. The damage he’s caused is too severe for them to ignore any longer." She paused for a moment before she continued. "And so, I’m now the Queen once again. At least for the time being. I’ll serve as regent until another King is appointed."I felt the blo

CATHERINE As I darted through the forest, moving between trees and dodging roots, a sudden howl echoed through the air, stopping me in my tracks. My chest heaved as I tried to catch my breath and my ears strained to pinpoint the source. Then, just as I thought the silence had returned, a voice spoke."Catherine."I froze, glancing around wildly. The voice wasn’t audible in the air; it was in my head. My heart raced as I spun in a slow circle, searching for some logical explanation. Could this be another trick of Damon's?"Who’s there?" I whispered, unsure if I was losing my mind."Catherine, it’s me," the voice spoke again, soft yet commanding, reverberating inside me."Me who?" I demanded, sharply with confusion and fear."Your wolf."I stopped moving as the words settled over me like a cold shock. My wolf? I had never felt her before, never heard from her. I’d always thought... No, I had resigned myself to the belief that she didn’t exist. That I don't have a wolf. That I wasn't f

CATHERINE The next day arrived faster than I anticipated, and despite the exhaustion in me, I found myself heading back to the market.When I reached the woman’s stall, she greeted me with a cautious smile. Her son stood beside her, a tall, lean man with sharp features and intelligent eyes.“You must be Catherine,” he said politely but guarded. “Mother told me about your... situation.”I nodded quickly. “Yes, thank you for agreeing to come with me. It’s urgent.”He glanced at his mother, who gave him a reassuring nod. “Lead the way,” he said, picking up a small bag that presumably held his medical supplies.As we walked through the woods, I kept the conversation light at first, asking him about his experience and how long they’d been in the area.“Not long,” he admitted. “We migrated here a few weeks ago. My family wanted a fresh start. The city we came from... let’s just say it wasn’t safe anymore.”I nodded, feigning casual interest while relief flooded me. If they were new here,