Catherine pov. "Lora, Lora!" I heard my name called, and there was a loud bang on the door.I opened my eyes to the sight of a bright morning. Sunlight filtered in through the window, casting shadows on the floor. I looked around, but there was no sign of Lucas."Did he get away?" I wondered to myself.As I walked over to the door and opened it, the smell of fresh coffee wafted into my nostrils. I noticed Phillip standing there, smiling at me."Good morning, Lora," he said as he walked in. "The Alpha wants you to be at your best today, so put on your best outfit for tonight. But, for the most part, come down so you can eat breakfast."I nodded as I stared at him, trying to remember everything he said."Wow, thank you, Phillip, that was a really nice speech," I said, with a touch of sarcasm.He walked away with a smile but said nothing. I had the impression that something was wrong with him. His smile was like a mask that he used to hide his true emotions.Even though I wasn't the real
Catherine pov. Just being around Lucas makes me laugh. He is a great dancer as well as a funny guy. After a lot of his jokes and sweet talk, I felt like this day would last forever."So, whatever happens tonight, I hope you're prepared?" Lucas said, looking at me.I looked back at him, taking in his appearance. His bright blue eyes sparkled mischievously in the dim light of the room, and his messy blonde hair fell over his forehead. I could smell his cologne, a mixture of sandalwood and citrus. His voice was smooth and comforting, like warm honey."Lucas, you should know that when someone feels nervous, they tend to act stupid." I said, feeling my nerves creeping up.He moved closer to me, taking my hands in his. I could feel the warmth of his skin, and it made me feel safe."As I previously stated, princess, you do not need to be concerned because I will take care of everything." Lucas said, looking into my eyes. "Make this the most memorable day of your life."I smiled, feeling a wa
Catherine pov. It had been a month since my birthday, and Lucas and I had grown closer. I observed how he told funny jokes just to make me laugh, and how he told everyone that he was my mate - which was still the plan. As I walked over to my mirror, I examined myself, closing my eyes and noticing my completely dry lips. Despite being sick for a week, I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Sitting down on my bed, I placed my hands on my stomach. Suddenly, a tap on my window drew my attention, and I stood up and walked over to it.As I opened the window, a fresh scent of pine needles and earthy forest wafted into my room, and I couldn't help but smile. Looking out, I could see the vibrant green leaves of trees rustling in the gentle breeze, and birds singing a symphony. The warmth of the sun felt comforting on my skin as I felt the soft breeze blow my hair."Come on, princess," Lucas whispered, his voice soft like the rustling of leaves. "Let's go into the woods."As I caught sight of Lu
Catherine pov."What did I do?" I cried, into the room I was assigned, as I locked the door, not wanting anyone to bother me. The room was dimly lit, and the faint smell of stale air hung in the atmosphere. I could see the outlines of furniture scattered haphazardly around the room.I was dissatisfied with the sin I had just committed; was I really pregnant again? The thought of it made my stomach turn, and I felt sick. The room started to spin, and I fell onto the bed. It was soft to the touch, and I buried my face into the pillow, trying to calm down."I should be regretting my first child, but look at me; I'm pregnant for someone I don't fully understand." The words escaped my lips, barely above a whisper. It felt like a weight was crushing down on my chest, making it hard to breathe.As Lucas kept calling my name, I could hear a knock on the door. I didn't want them to see my face because I was embarrassed to come out. The knocking grew louder and more insistent, matching the pound
Catherine pov. I open my eyes, and the world spins around me. I squint, trying to make out my surroundings, but it's pitch black. The air is stale, and a musty odor lingers in my nostrils.I try to scream, but the cloth muffles my voice, and my body tenses up as I realize that I'm chained up. I struggle, my heart racing as I make a "hmm" sound.Footsteps approach, and my gaze shifts towards the sound. A figure emerges, and I stare in shock. It's Lucas."Poor you. If you'd just behaved, this wouldn't have happened," he says, grinning maliciously. His words confuse me, and I wonder if he's responsible for my captivity.He reaches towards me, and I recoil, feeling his rough hands on my face. "How dare you try to murder my child?" he shouts, and his eyes turn green. His voice is cold and sends shivers down my spine.He reminds me of Lux, and I can't help but cry. I close my eyes as the tears fall down my face. "Hey, Mate, don't cry," he says, his tone mocking."Don't touch me," I plead, b
Catherine pov. The next day, I felt the chain being removed from my wrist as I opened my eyes and looked up to see that it was Lucas.I said nothing, other than to let him do what he was doing. The room was dimly lit, and the musty smell of the damp walls filled my nostrils."Morning," he said as he lifted me up after removing the chain from my hands. I didn't want to respond to him, so I just stood there staring at the floor. The sound of my bare feet on the cold concrete floor echoed through the room.He carried me out of the dark place and through the door into a place where there was light everywhere. I blinked, adjusting to the sudden brightness, and looked around as I realized how large the place was. The space was filled with towering shelves and strange machines, each emitting a low hum that filled the room.If Lucas claims to be a lonely wolf and lives in a forest, why is he living in a place like this? I kept staring at him as he took me wherever he wanted to take me. His ey
Catherine pov."I... It's not possible," I said, trying to back away from him."What's the matter? Did my brother tell you I was dead?" he replied.I shook my head in response to his question and said, "He told me you were locked in the shadows and would never return not unless you came back and tried to kill my son," I say staring at his face as I spoke."Well, he was right. I was trapped in the shadows, and I lost my chance to become the Alpha. I tried to find a way out, but it wasn't until you came into the picture. I attempted to kill the child using Mora, but she was so stupid. After you gave birth and died, I knew it would be difficult to get to your son again. So I made Princess Lora jump off a high mountain and then placed your body in hers. After you brought your son to me, I made it easy by allowing her to regain control of her body, but my plan didn't work out, and I suppose your son is more powerful than me," he explained with a smile, sitting closer to me."You are specia
Zuku pov. Watching her sleep so peacefully made me smile. I don't know what's going on with me, but I do know it's my love for her. I place my hands on her face, feeling the warmth of her body still lingering on my skin. Every night, I look out at the river, hoping to return to my body once and for all, where all my power lies. As I gaze down at Catherine, I touch her cheek and then her lips. "I know you're angry," I say, never taking my eyes off her. "I know you're scared of me, but just give me a little time. You haven't seen the real me yet. When I return to my body, you'll have no choice but to love me. Don't feel regret because you have my child growing inside you. Instead, you should be happy." I gently lay her down on the bed, cover her with a blanket, turn off the light, and walk out of the room. The next day, I watch her through the camera as she wakes up, looking around. I can still see the fear in her eyes as she holds her legs together and starts to cry. It angers m