Catherine pov.As I lay on my bed, tears streamed down my face like a never-ending river, blurring my vision until the world around me became hazy. The weight of my sorrow was palpable as I felt my heart shatter into a million pieces. I had always believed that my son would never become like Zuku but I was wrong. Despite my best efforts, I could not bring him up to be a better person, and I realized that I should have acted sooner.I watched helplessly as he shouted and raged, his anger an inferno that threatened to consume him. The sound of his voice was deafening, piercing my ears like a thousand knives. I longed to reach out and calm him down, to reassure him that I would always be there to protect him, but I was powerless to do so.I sat there, lost in thought, oblivious to the world around me, unaware of the sound of the door opening. Suddenly, I felt someone's presence close to me, and when I looked up, I saw Lux, his eyes filled with anger.I knew I had betrayed his trust by ke
Aria pov.I stood by my parents' door, straining to listen to the conversation they were having. Frustration and anger welled up inside me as I learned that my brother had caused trouble for my mom. The mention of a certain "Zuku" piqued my curiosity.I gazed out the window, taking in the moonlit night. The air was still, and the scent of freshly-cut grass wafted in. The sound of crickets chirping filled the air, punctuated by the occasional hoot of an owl. I felt the cool breeze brush against my skin, sending shivers down my spine.My mind raced as I pondered what to do next. If Andrew was truly evil, then why did he have to live? I checked the clock and saw that it was already midnight. It was the perfect time to seek out to the rival clan.I bounded out the window and landed on the ground with a thud. As I started running, my eyes began to glow a bright blue. I felt a surge of energy course through my body, propelling me forward at breakneck speed.My mind was focused on two things
Catherine pov.I stood back and observed Lux's demeanor as he glared at Aria. His eyes held a deep-rooted anger, and his voice was tense with frustration. Aria remained motionless, and I wondered what was going through her mind.As Lux prepared to speak again, I interjected myself between him and Aria. "Please, Lux, let me talk to her," I said firmly.Turning towards Aria, I held her hands in mine and gazed at her with a pained expression. "Can I talk to you?" I asked gently. She nodded, and we walked away, ascending the stairs and entering her room.I locked the door behind us and sat her down on the bed. I looked at her intently, searching for answers. She remained silent, but I needed to know where she had taken Andrew."Why did you do it, Aria?" I asked, my voice heavy with emotion. She looked up at me, tears streaming down her face, and hugged me tightly, crying into my shoulder.I held her close, feeling the weight of her pain. I pulled her away from me and gently wiped the tear
Catherine pov.As I witnessed Aria in her state of anger, shock filled the hearts of everyone around us. I gently pulled her hands away from Lux and turned to face her, taking in the sight of her intense gaze fixed upon Lux, as if she was contemplating a sinful act."Arua, Aria, look at me," I called out to her, trying to bring her attention to me. She turned her eyes towards me, but they were still blue with anger. "I know you are angry, but mommy is here with you, okay?" I reassured her, and she nodded, her eyes gradually returning to their natural brown color.I then turned my gaze towards Lux and Sophie, who were still standing nearby. "Shame on the both of you!" I yelled at them furiously. "Don't you feel scared, knowing that something dangerous could happen to you at any moment?"My voice was firm, but it was filled with anger. I held Aria's hand tightly as we walked away from Lux and Sophie, trying to protect her from any potential harm. It saddened me to think that my family w
Catherine pov.It had been months since we last heard from Andrew. Has he given up on his plans? I felt disturbed by the thought that he might be plotting something evil.Ever since the day we ventured into Lake Woods Rival, Lux had been angry and Aria had been distant from her father. I couldn't help feeling guilty and blaming myself for the chaos.I lay on my bed, lost in thought. What could Andrew be thinking? Where could he be? I felt as though I was disappearing from the world.I closed my eyes, trying to forget the pain and figure out how to stop Andrew once and for all. But the question kept disturbing me: how did he manage to escape?As I turned in my bed, a knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. I stood up and walked over to the door, opening it to see Aria standing there, looking scared. I wondered what had happened as I let her in.I held her hands and led her to the bed, where she sat down. Fear was written all over her face, and I felt confused and concerned about wha
Catherine pov.Lux had been acting strange ever since our argument, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that it was all my fault. He avoided eye contact with me and barely spoke to his own daughter. It was like we were strangers living under the same roof.Every time I caught a glimpse of him, my heart felt heavy with sadness. He even started sleeping in a different room, leaving me feeling broken and shattered. It was as if I had lost him and there was no way to get him back.As I walked down the hallway, my emotions were spiraling out of control. The image of Lux's cold demeanor played over and over in my mind. I felt like I was on the verge of breaking down.Finally, I found myself standing in front of his office. Raising my hand, I knocked on the door gently, but there was no answer. I tried again, and this time, I heard his angry voice from inside."Who is it?"I hesitated, wondering if I should respond. I was scared of what he might do if he found out it was me. Taking a deep b
Catherine pov."I know what I did was wrong," I thought to myself, "but I need to keep my identity safe. If everyone finds out that I am not Lora, and that I have been lying ever since, I don't think they will all be able to forgive me."As I walked back to my room, my heart felt heavy in my chest. I sat down on my bed, holding my chest with one hand, and rubbing my forehead with the other. I could already imagine the look on Lux's face when he found out what I had just done to him. The thought made my heart beat faster, and I had to take deep breaths to calm myself down.Looking around the room, I noticed the sunlight streaming through the window, casting a warm glow on everything in its path. The room smelled of lavender, the scent of which I had sprayed earlier that day. I could hear the birds outside, chirping happily as they went about their day. Everything seemed so peaceful, and yet my heart felt anything but.As I stood up and walked over to the wardrobe, I felt a chill run do
Aria pov.My mom Had been acting strange and I wanted to know why. I notice my dad hasn't come out from his office but even though I think I need to talk to him.As I walked down the hallway towards my father's office, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. The air was thick with tension and unease, and my senses were on high alert. The sound of my footsteps echoed through the empty halls, each step punctuated by the creaking of the floorboards beneath my feet.When I arrived at my father's door, I knocked twice, but there was no response. I hesitated for a moment before pushing the door open slowly, peering into the dimly lit room. That's when I saw him - my father, slumped over on his desk, blood dripping down his face and staining his shirt.I rushed over to him, but as I reached out to touch him, he pushed me away with a violent force. His eyes were filled with an anger I had never seen before, and his voice was cold and bitter as he spoke."Get away from me, evil ch