Catherine
I walked towards Ava’s office with a determined look, I would pick up shreds of myself and fight this battle. I entered without knocking and she snarled at me angrily. “Are you mannerless? Don’t you know how to knock!” She barked and I bowed my head. “I’m so sorry…” “Sorry ma’am” She corrected. “I’m so sorry ma’am” I corrected. “Go out, knock and wait for my reply” She ordered and nodded, walking out. I knocked, after three minutes, I got no response and knocked again. “Come in! Are you implying I’m deaf!” She thundered and I opened the door, walking in silently. “I’m so sorry…” “You keep saying the same word and making mistakes. I just went through your file but before I start with all your flaws, get me a cold milkshake…” “The cafe doesn’t sell milkshakes…” “Does that mean the whole pack doesn’t sell too? I want a salted caramel milkshake, you’ve got fifteen minutes” She barked and I nodded, rushing towards the door. “Did I tell you to leave? Is this how you’ve been working? Doing things without waiting for instructions!” She thundered and I shook my head. “Get me your attendance calendar for this month when coming” I nodded, waiting for her to dismiss me and she glared at me. “What are you waiting for?” “You haven’t told me…” “Get out you fool” She snapped and I walked out immediately. I rushed to my office, picking up my calendar first before rushing towards the elevator. Getting to the reception, I got a lot of stares from the staff, even the cleaning agents and it dawned on me that my case must’ve gone round. There was a milkshake cafe down the street. It'd take me five minutes on a normal day but with the risk at hand, I jogged my way towards the cafe and made it in three minutes. Luckily, I was the only guest who needed a milkshake and my order was taken immediately. I prayed with everything I had to the goddess to make them prepare it within five minutes although it didn’t seem possible. Seven minutes later, they returned with my order and after making the payment, I rushed towards the office, running with all my strength because I had two minutes left. I ran all the way to the office; ignoring the laughter that had erupted. I knocked on her door just when my fifteen minutes expired and to my horror, she failed to answer. “Come in” Two minutes later, she drawled and with a sigh, I walked inside. “You’re late… What do you have to say?” She snarled without waiting for me to close the door. “I… I’m sorry… I had…” “Had what! Being fat doesn’t mean you should be sluggish! Do not try such a mistake with me again. I’ll be lenient with you just for today because it’s my first day. Where’s my milkshake?” “Here” “Looks awful, the calendar” She demanded and right before my eyes she dumped the milkshake in the bin. I wanted to cry and a little gasp escaped my lips but I swallowed my words when she glared at me, snatching the calendar from me. The calendar had our resuming and closing time written on it. She went through it patiently, scoffing countless times. “You left the office early yesterday and you came late today” She stared at me for an answer, like she didn’t know the reason. “I left early to celebrate the promotion… I got drunk last night so I…” “Nobody cares about your personal life. Do not mix your life with this job because it would only get you fired. I’ll send this to the payment team, the number of hours missed would be slashed from your income” She replied harshly and I nodded, unable to believe it. “Yes ma’am” I replied. “Leave; I’ll call you when I need you” She replied and dismissed me with her hand like a fly. With swallowed pride, I walked outside. Getting to my office, I didn’t even know where to start because everything was terrible. Goddess knows I can’t cope like this, I need to find another job fast: it would be difficult but I just need to send out my applications to any available company. Throughout the day, I wasn’t allowed the chance to do my job properly as Ava would call for one thing or the other. I was weak when it was closing time; I wouldn’t talk about the way she made me wait for almost an hour after closing time all in the name of searching for something. Returning home, my body was aching real bad. I checked my mailbox and brought out all the mails of the week. Goddess knows I could really use a break from life at this moment. I just needed to be away from the pack, I was stretched beyond limit and going crazy. I walked inside, going to get myself a cup of water first. I had two cups, sighing deeply as I slumped on the chair. My house was a small one with two couches, a mini desk at one side with a plastic chair. It was a room and parlor house with a kitchen and bathroom. The rent was eating up most of my money but over the years, I managed to squeeze out little savings. I wanted to be able to afford a good house, furniture and basic necessities before I move out. I began checking the mails, sighing as I glanced at the electricity bill while moving over to the water bill. After checking the bills, there was still one last letter and I was perplexed. Where could it be coming from? Cora urged me to check it and I tore it open slowly, wondering if it had been delivered to a wrong address. I began reading the letter silently, my eyes freezing at one point. “Catherine Shawn, you have been offered an admission into the college of advanced learning to study business administration” “Argh!!” I screamed at the top of my voice as I checked the letter, it felt like O was hallucinating and I had to rush to the sink to wash my eyes, unable to believe it. “We did it Catherine, our dreams are finally coming through… The goddess didn’t forsake us” Cora muttered with so much emotion and Catherine nodded, a tear rolling down her check. The college of advanced learning was the most esteemed school in the whole world and it was located in the other part of the pack. They accepted students based on potential, influence and wealth was one thing they never regarded, millions of people applied every year and were never accepted but I was among the lucky one thousand students that got accepted. It was a six month course which could turn a nobody into the most sought after worker in no time. Students from the were always held in high regard and thinking about being changed to experience such a thing brought so much joy my heart. It was my second year applying and I was fortunate, i had heard people say it was their fifth , had heard about ten applications before giving up. I felt so lucky and favored, I forgot about my previous dullness and couldn’t help but smile and thank the Goddess.CatherineHeading to school the next day, I was undecided about how I’d face everyone but I knew I wasn’t going to run away from them anymore, I was a small wolf and there’s nothing anybody can do about it, they better accept it or leave me the way I am.I entered the school and every eye darted to my direction, it felt like I was in an opera show with everybody’s eyes and the spotlight on me. I forced my stiff legs to move forward.“Look at her…”“She has a very tiny wolf, how come she’s a chubby human with an excess body?” “She’s evil! Everything about her is screaming evil, I’m sure it’s because she’s evil that’s why the goddess gave her a tiny wolf and big body” “Take a look at her, she’s acting all innocent and nice when she’s a bitch…”“I wish she could disappear into thin air and never return…” “She’s brave, coming back to school like nothing happened after the humiliation she faced…”Their words pierced my heart with sorrow but I couldn’t do anything other than
Alpha Jeffrey was in the pack house when Dave entered inside. “Good day, father” He muttered softly as he bowed his head and Jeffrey just glanced at him without a word.It was evident that the Alpha wasn’t pleased with him. Justin walked inside a few minutes later and he bowed slightly, grunting a greeting to the Alpha whose eyes glistened with slight delight.Dave scowled in fury but held himself from doing anything, there were still a few plasters on his body, that was enough reminder that Justin wasn’t one to be fought without proper preparation.“Justin, is it so hard for you to make time to see me? I send out invitations every week and month yet the last time I saw you was more than 6 months ago” Alpha Jeffrey scoffed.“I’m sorry, alpha… I’ve been swamped with work…” Justin lied and Jeffrey smiled softly. “Still the same lie after all these years. Do you still resent me? I’m sorry for not coming into your life earlier…”“No, I hold no grudge against you, I’ve been busy, I work at
“Where the heck have you been?” Diana asked, immediately she saw Catherine. “I went somewhere,” Catherine answered harshly. “Was it to professor Justin? Catherine, I…” “I’m an adult and capable of taking care of myself and deciding on who I’d be friends with…” Catherine cut her off harshly. “I… I was merely concerned about…” Diana was shocked and furious although it didn’t show. “Thanks for your concern but I think it’s best you focus more on yourself” She replied harshly as she entered inside, slamming the door shut. “I’m so sorry Cora…” She muttered softly, wishing Cora could forgive her. She could remember running into the forest with Cora trying very hard to stop her but she was determined. She had gone as far as shutting Cora out even though she was in her wolf form. “I’m just glad Justin saved us in time” She replied and Catherine could hear a hint of fury but she decided not to press on with her, Cora loved to have her space whenever she was angry or sad. “Do you know wh
“I… I…I’ve got a question… Can I know why you’re doing this? I wanna know why you’re helping me? Why are you doing me a favor?”He was stunned by her question. Thinking about it too, he didn’t have any form of answer, he just felt helping her was right, it pleased his soul to see her happy and he sighed heavily.“Is there something I don’t know? What are you hiding? Is there a reason why you’re helping me?” She asked again and he could remember that there was one great reason, a reason worth killing everyone just to please her but he went silent, he couldn’t say anything.“So there’s something? So there’s a reason why you’re doing this… Can you tell me is it because of Dave? Are you doing this to hurt Dave? You wish to use me as your weapon against him because you know he gets pissed when we’re together right?” She asked and he shook his head vigorously, stunned that she had thought of things the wrong way.Although he was pleased that Dave was still in love with her and he wanted her
Arriving at the gym, he pulled the door, waiting for her to come out which she did weakly. “Please… Just come with me” He pleaded, she was too drained to do anything so she just followed him.She stepped inside immediately he opened the gym, walking to the underground gym before she collapsed weakly, she was drained but also surprised, angry and moved.How he had managed to find her was a big shock to her and she wanted to know how. There were countless places to be at but he choose to be at the very place she was, the very moment she was about to commit suicide.She was bent on carrying out that plan even after leaving, no amount of motivation was enough to stop her. Her life was worse than hell so it was better to commit suicide then fo reside in hell.He left her which stunned her because she thought he’d be filled with questions. She had questions too. She wanted to know why he was being there for her, helping her at the risk of soiling his name and reputation and above all why he
“Where’s Catherine?” Justin demanded, walking into the house immediately Diana opened the door.“She went out… She didn’t say anything about where she was going but if you wait, I could call her and get her to come back” Diana muttered and he frowned heavily, running his hand through his hands, wondering where she could be.“I… can help you… I can help you find her, I can help you in many more great ways… Justin… I’m ready to help you do anything” Diana muttered softly, biting her lips sexily and he looked very disgusted.“Just drop it!” He retorted when Diana tried to get close to him. He pushed her away and walked out, staring around helplessly as he wondered where she might be.Jack was furious, it made him very worried and he tried to calm himself. He decided to channel all his strength and energy into finding her through her scent.He could scent people from afar but he didn’t know where she was and He’d have to filter out everyone's scent just to get hers. He decided to go sit