MasukCHAPTER 206: THIS WAS INTENTIONALCATHERINE:Jordan finally looked at me, and he looked just as confused as I felt, but there was anger written all over his face. He took a deep breath."After Arcie died… I was in a dark place," he started, rubbing his face with his hands. "I vowed I’d never marry again. I thought I was done with love. But I still wanted an heir one day. So, I went to a clinic. I had my sperm frozen in a lab. My plan was to eventually find a surrogate and do IVF when the time was right."He looked at me with pleading eyes. "But then I met you, Catherine. Everything changed. I forgot all about that lab. I didn't need a surrogate because I had you—my mate, my Luna. I figured we’d have our own kids when we were ready."I felt a lump in my throat. "Okay… so how does Diana fit into this? Why is Mom talking about her carrying your pup?"Jordan’s jaw tightened. "My mother and Diana…they went behind my back. They connived with the doctor at the clinic. They got my sperm to fe
CHAPTER 205: IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK, CATHERINE CATHERINE:After I left Luna Elizabeth’s room that morning, I went back to my room and walked straight to the bathroom. I washed up, stepped out of the bathroom and got ready for work. By the time Jordan came to inform me that he was leaving for work, I was already dressed, looking sharp in a crisp white shirt and a pencil skirt. Jordan asked why I was dressed so early. And I told him I was going back to work without mincing words. At first, Jordan was totally against it."Baby, you don’t need to do this," he told me, pacing around my bedroom while I tied my hair back. "You’re my wife. You’re the Luna. Anything you want, you just ask. Why stress yourself out at the office?"I had to play it smart. I looked him dead in the eyes and said, "Jordan, I can’t just sit in this house all day staring at the walls. I need to keep my mind busy so I don’t get depressed. Let me work. For my own sanity."He wasn't buying it, saying I could do garden
CHAPTER 204: CATHERINE IS IN A TRAPCATHERINE:“I’m going to sponsor you in college, but only after you’ve given me an heir.”The moment the words left Jordan’s mouth, the warmth in the room evaporated. It felt like someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over my head. My heart literally fell into the pit of my stomach, and I just stared at him, blinking.I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. I felt like a fish gasping for air. An heir?This was the third time he was bringing up this subject since I met him. It must really be important to him. But why use it as an ultimatum? Does it mean if I can't conceive a pup I have no future with him? But what did I expect? He was an Alpha and all Alphas needed an heir. It's like a legacy, an assurance that when they're no more here in the land of the living, their pack and everything they worked for wouldn't fall into the wrong hands.But this marriage was less than a month. Though we had started sleeping together before the weddi
CHAPTER 203: A PROMISE WITH A CONDITION JORDAN:I have to admit, seeing Catherine take charge like that was a total trip. I lay back against the headboard, watching her move with a kind of boldness I hadn't seen before. Usually, I’m the one calling the shots, the one setting the pace, but tonight, she wanted to be the one in the driver's seat. I watched her with hidden amusement—and a whole lot of heat—as she went about exploring my body like it was a map she was trying to memorize.I never really thought about my own body being that sensitive. I mean, I’m an Alpha CEO; I’m built for battle and business. But the second her warm lips closed around my nipple, I almost hit the rooftop. I never knew the male nipples were just as sensitive as the female ones until that exact moment. She sucked tenderly, her tongue swirling around the tip, and it sent this tantalizing pleasure straight down to my gut, making my cock harden until it felt like it was made of steel.Her elegant fingers were e
CHAPTER 202: I NEED YOU TO DO ME A FAVOUR CATHERINE:After that heavy, toxic dinner, Jordan took me upstairs, but I wasn't about to let the smell of his mother’s bitterness cling to me. I told him I needed to bathe, and I retreated to my own room. I spent a long time under the hot water, scrubbing away the stress of the day until my skin was squeaky clean.I creamed my body with that expensive lotion he’d bought me, making sure every inch was soft as silk. I tied my hair up into a neat bun so my neck was exposed, and I used a generous amount of my favorite body spray. Then, I reached for one of those pieces of lingerie Jordan liked so much—the black lace one that left absolutely nothing to the imagination and put it on. I sprayed the room with a rose-scented freshener, leaving the air sweet and heavy, and left the door cracked open just a tiny bit.I sprawled out on the center of the bed, closing my eyes and letting my legs fall wide apart so that my pussy was completely exposed. I k
CHAPTER 201: DIANA IS MY GUEST CATHERINE:I kept myself busy, making sure I didn't make any mistakes with this dinner. Since it was Jordan's favourite, I wanted it to be perfect. I was just putting the finishing touches on the blackened shrimp, the smell of the spices and the garlic-butter asparagus swirling through the kitchen, when I felt his scent, then his familiar arms wrapped around my waist. Jordan was home. He was able to step into the kitchen without making a single sound. He leaned in, pressing a warm kiss against the side of my neck, his stubble grazing my skin in a way that usually made my knees weak."Smells incredible in here," he murmured, his voice deep and tired. "What are you cooking, Kitten?"I turned slightly in his arms, giving him a small smile. "Your favorite. Blackened shrimp and cheesy grits."Jordan’s eyes lit up, a bit of the stress leaving his face. "That’s my girl. I’m gonna go jump in the shower real quick and wash the stress off me. I’ll be downstairs
CHAPTER 108: JORDAN'S OFFICE ROMANCE CATHERINE:I didn't head back to my desk. My heels clicked double-time against the marble floor as I bypassed my floor and took the private elevator straight to the top. I wasn't about to play phone tag while he watched me on some high-def monitor like I was a
CHAPTER 101: HI CATHERINE CATHERINE:“It's amazing,” I said as I chewed the steak he slipped in my mouth. At first, it was awkward, when he held that steak out towards me. But it tasted so good I forgot I was supposed to be shy. Jordan and I were still sitting there, the fancy steak practically m
CHAPTER 109: LET'S GET THE HIERARCHY STRAIGHT CATHERINE:“Get the fuck out, Diana. Next time you barge in on me like that, I'll have you fired.”Diana hesitated. Her lips moved like she wanted to say something. But the look on Jordan's face right now could level a mountain. I didn’t wait for Dian
CHAPTER 107: PLAYING GAMES WITH LILICATHERINE:I didn't dwell much on the events of the previous day as I left Jordan standing there and got into my apartment. I was almost tempted to invite him. But it was already late and he probably won't even accept my invitation.My heart fluttered each time







