Chapter 6

Kate’s POV

“I must admit, you are quite a force to reckon with,” Judith said standing behind me while I got dressed to meet with Dame.

I don’t know if to take her words as a compliment or just mind my business. I chose the latter.

“How did you get to meet a wealthy mate and not just any but an Alpha? Did you indulge in some kind of sorcery?” She pressed on.

I should have known this conversation would lead to nowhere. I stood up and nodded in satisfaction at my appearance. Dame had gotten the dress for me during one of his random gift sessions. It looks as classy enough as the women that flock to him. It's a miracle that someone like myself is regarded as his mate.

Now that I am pregnant with his child, I can’t wait to see the look on his face. He told me about the dinner just in time when I was intending to spill the news. Since we were going to meet, I decided it would be a surprise.

I had almost forgotten that Judith was still waiting for me to respond to her. I smiled tightly. “I did not indulge in any kind of sorcery. He is my mate and that is all I know.” I mused excusing myself.

She smacked her lips. “Your wings seem to have grown further. Just make sure this follows through until the end and he proposes to you soon for the debts to be cleared. Only the one who pays the debt gets the bride. Your intended husband will be arriving today.”

She didn’t bat an eyelash as she spoke before leaving me to myself. I felt weighed down all of a sudden. The three days she gave would elapse today and I still haven’t mentioned the debt to Dame. It just doesn’t feel right. It's more like a scheme deciding to marry someone for their money.

My heart and wolf long for Dame. I do not want him to think I am like the other ladies who are only after his money. Even if I would discuss that with him, it should be until we are married. He didn’t make the debt, why should he be obligated to pay it off?

These past few days after Dad’s funeral have been the most blissful moments of my life. Despite all of his uncouth behavior. I am learning that no one is perfect and I have to hold him tight if I want us to work. I was skeptical at first about the pregnancy, but now I know we are meant to be.

“Of course, you do.” My wolf teased.

My face flushed as the memory of our intimate moments at the beach house flashed across my eyes. His touch made me mush and when he stroked me all I wanted to do was surrender my entire life to him. Dame isn’t so bad, even though his actions might be really doubtful sometimes.

Love does have its ups and downs. Mine isn’t an exception, with our child on the way. I am sure everything will be fine.

I squealed as I hailed a taxi when his message came in telling me to hurry up. Today might be the day he pops the question. He has been extra attentive these last two days.

Anxiety got the best of me as I got ushered into the private hall where the gathering was taking place. I walked stealthily, plastering a wide smile on my face that disappeared immediately when I noticed Jean on Dame’s leg. The both of them were kissing passionately like it was just the two of them in the room. To cap it all, the number of people he claimed would be present seems like a lie as about fifty people are in the hall.

“Ah!” Dame exclaimed when he saw me. He smacked Jean on the ass, reached for a glass of champagne, and pointed it at me. “We have all been expecting you.” He said with an unfriendly glare in his eyes.

I looked back and forth between him and Jean, wondering how they ever got to meet without me knowing. My hands shook hard and felt lifeless as I gripped my purse hard.

Dame stood up strolling towards me. “Ladies and gentlemen, can you give it up for the fraudster of the year? You should bring out your phones this is just about to get interesting.” He urged.

I gulped in difficulty. “Dame? Baby, what is going on? What are you doing with Jean and who are all these people?”

He cackled, “What do you think is going on? You see, Jean here is more like my guardian angel and she is the reason I will not be playing fool for you.”

Confusion clawed at my face as I looked back at Jean. She had her signature devilish smirk on and I knew this wouldn’t end well for me.

“So, everyone…” Dame raised his voice for the others to hear. “Apparently this lady here, Kate Anderson had the guts to fool an Alpha, by making me get into a close relationship with her all for me to help pay up the debt of her late miserable father who couldn’t put in the desired work to live right.”

I gasped at his words. “Dame…..”

“Oh, you think I wouldn’t find out? So you wanted me to pay off your debts? How dare you try to play me?”

Jean let out a chortle. But I couldn’t look at her. It's evident how Dame found out about a family discussion.

I sniffed taking two steps close to him. “Baby, please hear me out. That isn’t the case. Yes, my father does have debts. But I love you. I am not with you because of the money. Please, Dame. I am sorry.” The tears already formed, making my face feel heavy.

“There is no need to be sorry, Kate. I guess this is just perfect for me. I never had the intention to make you my mate in the first place. It just sounded like fun; the thought of you in my bed, squealing and screaming while I screwed you hard.” He revealed, grinning.

I staggered backward, feeling my legs go numb. I don’t want to believe all of this is happening right now.

“I am pregnant with your child, Dame, please, don’t treat me like this.”

He scoffed like my words meant nothing.

“Better go and find out who the father of that bastard is because it’s definitely not me.”

“Please, Dame. Stop saying all of this nonsense. I know you are angry, but we can work it out, baby, please. Don’t tell me everything we have shared means nothing to you. You looked me in the eyes when you made love to me.”

“Did you just say nonsense?” He scoffed and drank the remnants of his champagne. “Sure, I did look into your eyes. That is because they are indeed beautiful. I never wanted you, Kate. There is nothing a person like myself would want from a wretched tattered and hungry soul like yours. Not even your stepsister will get a chance. But it was nice screwing you both. So, Kate….” He paused dramatically and grinned a bit too wide.

“No! No! Please don’t.” I begged knowing where this was going.

My pleas fell on deaf ears as he said the words. “I, Dame Gruett, Alpha of Redmoon Pack, reject you Kate Anderson as my mate.”

Like a blow to my guts, my heart ripped apart immediately and the ground spun. Everyone laughed their hearts out with their phones in their hands recording my humiliation. Dame looked like a pleased asshole. My legs struggled against each other as I found myself outside the venue. My eyes seem to have gone bad. Everywhere was a blur and all I could hear was their mocking laughter.

I just want to run away as fast as I can and never have to show my face again. I crossed the streets, oblivious to the curses of the drivers and the loud horns. I just wish my pathetic life would come to an end and I wouldn’t have to worry about anything anymore.

All of a sudden, I felt something hit me forcefully causing me to roll off on the hard ground and darkness enveloped me.

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My eyes fluttered as I tried to open them. The light burned my eyes causing me to wince. I eventually opened it and it all seemed like a white blur at first. Am I dead? Is this where the goddess lives? Will I finally get the chance to meet with her and ask her why she gave me a cursed fate?

Instead, an unfamiliar face came into view. I lifted my hand weakly to rub at my eyes.

“Where am I?” I asked the stranger, his eyes were smiling.

“You are at the hospital.” The stranger replied.

I coughed dryly. “Are you the doctor?”

His face brightened at his attempt to respond. “No, I am not. I am your husband, Jake Mccatty.”

And that was when I let out the loudest scream my weak throat could let out.