I walked into the house, and the first thing I heard was Nadia's voice, "Mummy, we missed you. Is Alex staying? Can he please?" I couldn't help but smile at my twins. They were so adorable and innocent, and their excitement was contagious.
I turned to Alex and said, "Looks like you're stuck with us for a while." Alex grinned, "I wouldn't have it any other way." The twins ran up to Alex and gave him a big hug. "Alex, can you play with us?" Nadia asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Of course, I can." Alex said, getting down on his knees and hugging them both. They were jumping up and down excitedly, and Maria came in and laughed at their happiness. “I’m so sorry that I can’t stay any longer.” Maria apologised profusely as she glanced at her watch and grabbed her handbag. I smiled at her and shook my head. “It’s no problem. Thanks so much for having them again. I am so grateful for you.” I told my dearest friend and gave her a quick hug goodbye. As I closed the door and turned around I couldn’t help but feel happy at the sight of Alex with Nadia and Nathan. I watched them for a moment, feeling grateful for Alex's presence. I knew that he was going to be a big part of our lives, and I was glad that the twins had taken to him so quickly. "Are you hungry, Alex?" I asked, breaking the moment. He nodded, "I could eat." “I’m hungry mummy.” Nathan rubbed his tummy and pouted causing me to burst out laughing. "Great, I'll make us some lunch." I said, heading towards the kitchen. Alex followed me, and we worked together to make some sandwiches and salads. The twins were still playing, and I could hear their laughter echoing through the house. As we sat down to eat, I couldn't help but feel content. It was nice to have someone to share our lives with, and I knew that Alex was going to be a great part of it. "Thanks for staying, Alex." I said, smiling at him. "Anytime." He said, returning my smile with a wink. After lunch, we decided to take a walk to the park. The sun was shining, and the weather was perfect for a stroll. The twins were holding Alex's hand, and they were chatting away about their favorite toys and games. As we walked, we passed by a group of children playing soccer. Nadia’s eyes lit up, and she tugged on my sleeve. "Mummy, can we play too?" I looked at Alex, wondering if he was up for a game of soccer. He smiled and nodded, "Sure, why not?" The twins were thrilled, and we joined in the game. It was a lot of fun, and we all laughed and cheered as we played. Alex was surprisingly good at soccer, and the twins were impressed by his skills. After the game, we went and had burger and then a stroll in the park. It had been a great day and as we walked back home, I was feeling tired but happy. The twins were holding Alex's hand, and they were chatting away about the game. I watched them, feeling grateful for this moment of happiness. As we reached home, the twins were getting sleepy. I tucked them into bed, and Alex read them a bedtime story. They were soon fast asleep, and I turned to Alex, feeling grateful for his help. "Thanks for everything, Alex. I couldn't have done it without you." I said, smiling at him. He smiled back, "No problem. I had a great time. As he looked into my eyes, I felt my heart skip a beat. I could feel his gaze piercing through me, and I knew that I was in trouble. Before I could even react, he had pulled me into his chest, and I could feel his strong arms wrapped around me. My heart was pounding so loudly that I was sure he could hear it. I tried to calm myself down, but it was no use. I was completely under his spell. As I looked up at him, I saw a mischievous glint in his eye. He leaned in closer, and I felt his warm breath on my face. I didn't stop him when he brushed his lips against mine. In that moment, I felt a rush of excitement wash over me. I had never felt so alive, so free, so...wild. I knew that I was in trouble, but I didn't care. All I wanted was to be close to him, to feel his touch, to be consumed by his passion. And so we kissed, our lips locked in a fiery embrace. I could feel his hands exploring my body, and I knew that I was lost. But it didn't matter. All that mattered was this moment, this feeling, this...passion. As we finally broke apart, I looked up at him, my heart still pounding in my chest. "Wow," I said, breathless. He smiled down at me, his eyes full of desire. "Yeah," he said. "Wow." As we stood there, gazing into each other's eyes, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. For the first time in a long time, I felt like everything was going to be okay. "I don't want this moment to end," I whispered, my voice barely above a whisper. "Neither do I," he replied, his voice just as soft. We stood there for what felt like hours, lost in each other's arms. I didn't want it to ever end. As we finally parted ways, I felt a sense of sadness wash over me. But then he pulled me back to him, kissing down my face towards my neck where Lochlan had once marked me. I had rejected him and he never accepted my rejection but over time that mark had disappeared. Our bond had weakened, thanks to the help of the witch when I left that pack! Pausing, he moved to his so we were eye to eye. As I looked into his eyes, I could feel my heart racing. I knew that he was about to say something important, something that would change everything. "Cat," he said, his voice low and husky. "I will never do anything to hurt you, but I need to know if you will come with me to Colorado. I cannot live without you. I don't know what it is. I've never felt this way about anyone before." I could feel my breath catching in my chest. I had always known that he cared for me, but I had never realized just how deep his feelings ran. "I'm sure if I still had my wolf," he continued, "he would take control and ravish every inch of you. But I need to know, to be sure. Is this what you want? Is it what you truly want?" I looked up at him, my eyes wide with surprise. I had never expected him to be so...forward. But at the same time, I couldn't deny the thrill that ran through me at the thought of being with him. "I...I don't know," I stammered, my heart pounding in my chest. "I mean, I care for you, but...I don't know if I'm ready for something like this." He nodded, his eyes softening. "I understand," he said. "I just wanted to be honest with you. I don't want to pressure you into anything." I felt a sense of relief wash over me. I was glad that he wasn't going to push me into something that I wasn't ready for. "But," he continued, his voice taking on a more serious tone, "I do want you to think about it. I want you to consider what it would be like to be with me, to be by my side no matter what." I nodded, my mind racing. I knew that I needed to think about it, to weigh the pros and cons of being with him. "Okay," I said finally, my voice barely above a whisper. "I'll think about it." He smiled, his eyes sparkling with emotion. "Thank you," he said. "That's all I can ask for." I sat there, staring out the window, lost in thought. Alex was everything I wanted in a man. He was kind, caring, and always put me first. But I couldn't deny that I was afraid to go back that way. What if Lochlan found out and tried to force me back to him? I was once his Luna, his fated mate, and he had never accepted my rejection. I shuddered at the thought of being back with him. Lochlan was a liar, a cheat, and a fraud. My twins could never know him. They may have alpha blood in their bodies, but they would never live a life with Lochlan in it. That was the promise I made myself the moment I left that packhouse. "Hey," Alex said, breaking me out of my thoughts. "Is everything okay?" I turned to him, forcing a smile. "Yeah," I said. "Everything's fine." He raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced. "Are you sure?" he asked. I hesitated, then shook my head. "No," I said. "I'm not sure. I'm just...afraid, I guess." "Of what?" he asked, his voice gentle. "Of going back," I said. "Of what Lochlan might do if he found out about us." Alex's expression hardened. "He won't find out," he said firmly. "I won't let him hurt you or your children. Cat, if you knew the full extent of my past you would understand that nobody will harm you. I am going to protect you always.” I felt a sense of relief wash over me. It was good to know that Alex had my back, that he was willing to protect me and my children from Lochlan's wrath. I wasn’t sure what he meant by his past but I wasn’t going to push him to explain. "Thank you," I said, reaching out to take his hand. "I don't know what I'd do without you." He squeezed my hand, his eyes softening. "You'll never have to find out," he said. "I'll always be here for you, no matter what." I smiled, feeling a sense of warmth spread through me. With Alex by my side, I knew that I could face anything that came my way. “Let’s do it.”The twins were settled at Maria’s the next morning and I walked into the office with a smiled on my face. Still daydreaming about waking up in Alex’s arms. “Oh, Cat. How are you?” Carla stopped me as I made my way up to the lift. “I’m ok, how are you feeling?” I grinned at her. “I’m exhausted. But Harry tells me you are hoping to get a move to another office is that right?” Carla's eyes widened when I told her I was moving with Alex. She didn't look happy. "What about your job! Are you sure you want to go back that way?" she asked, her voice laced with concern. I knew that she wouldn't be happy about it, but planting seeds of doubt in my mind wasn't the way to go about it. I took a deep breath and tried to explain. "I know it's a big decision, but I want to be with Alex. He's right for me and my twins. He'll protect us and make sure nothing bad happens to us." Carla rubbed her heavily pregnant belly and wiped her eyes sadly.
As we stood in the empty hallway, I felt emotions wash over me. It was hard to believe that we were leaving our old home behind. I looked around, taking in the empty walls and the boxes that were piled high in the corner. It was strange to see everything packed up and ready to go. My heart ached as I watched the twins run through the hallway, their feet echoing loudly. It was a sound that I had loved to hear over the years, but now it felt bittersweet. Nathan and Nadia shrieked with laughter as Alex jumped out on them, picking them both up in his strong arms. Nadia held onto her favourite dolly as Alex spun her around, and Nathan danced at his feet, shouting for his turn to be spun in the air. I couldn't help but shed a tear as I watched them. It was hard to imagine leaving this place where we had made so many memories. But I knew that it was time to move on, to start a new chapter in our lives. "Are you okay?" Alex asked, noticing the tears in my eyes.
"Cat," Alex said, his voice low and serious. "I know this might sound crazy, but I need you to trust me. I looked at him skeptically, wondering what he could possibly be talking about. "What do you mean?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. Mario helped the children into the jet and I was gobsmacked by it all. It was hard to process. “What do you want to tell me?” I asked him. “I will show you. Please just trust me.” Alex said. I looked at Alex, trying to read his expression. There was something in his eyes that made me feel like he was being genuine. But I was still hesitant. "Okay," I said finally, feeling as though I was taking a leap of faith. "I trust you. What do you want to show me?" Alex smiled at me, taking my hand in his. "Come with me," he said, leading me towards the jet. “Goodbye Mario, see you soon.” Alex called over his shoulder to his trusted friend. I followed him, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension. I had no ide
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Catarina’s POV I slowly opened my eyes, taking in the serene surroundings. The sun's rays filtered through the curtains, casting a warm and welcoming glow across the room. As I shifted my gaze towards Alex, I noticed that he was still sound asleep, his chest rising and falling with each breath. I couldn't help but smile at the sight of him, feeling grateful for this peaceful moment. His arm was draped over my body, creating a sense of security and comfort. Despite the urge to stay in bed, I knew I had to get up and go to the bathroom. I carefully removed his arm from my body and slipped out of bed, taking a moment to stretch my limbs and take in the fresh morning air. As I made my way to the bathroom, I couldn't help but admire the beautiful decor of the house. The walls were adorned with stunning paintings and photographs, and the furniture was tasteful and elegant. Everything was so perfectly arranged that it felt like a dream. I splashed water on my face and looked at myself i
“Matilda?” I whispered, my voice shaking with disbelief. I gripped onto the banister to ensure that I did not fall down. My mouth felt dry and my heart was pounding in my chest. “Matilda?” I repeated, tears welled up in my eyes. My wolf. She was back! “Yes, Catarina it is me,” she said, her voice soothing and gentle. I had to sit down. This was so unexpected. I had always wondered why she never came back to me. I had missed her so much and hated Lochlan for making me lose her. How dare he. I clenched my fists into balls of fury at the thought of that sorry excuse of an alpha. I hoped that I would never cross paths with that horrible imbecile again. The hurt and pain that he had caused me was unforgivable. My twins would never know him and he would never know of their existence. I would make sure of that. Alex had promised to protect me and I knew that he would. But Matilda coming back and confirming that he was our mate made me happy. So happy. “Matilda I’m so sorry for what
This could not be happening. I had only just gotten my wolf back, and now I was going to die. My poor twins would be without a mother! I should have gone to Alex. He would have kept me safe, now I was miles out in a place I did not know. I had been so stupid and selfish. All I had thought about was getting Matilda free and running. I had not considered the dangers that laid ahead. What if the twins had seen me run off? They would be so upset and confused. I could not bear to imagine their beautiful faces full of hurt. Their little minds full of questions. Alex would be hurt too, knowing that I had left him without a word. The rogue on me with his teeth about to sink into me, to end my life once and for all. And then, just as I was about to give up, a loud, ferocious roar sounded through the trees making me freeze. The sound was so loud that it made the trees sway and the birds flap their wings as they flew out of the trees. And then, just like that, the smell of str
I slowly opened my eyes to a warm and bright room. The sun was shining through the windows and a gentle breeze flowed through the curtains. A maid with her hair scraped back into a bun and a smile on her wrinkled face greeted me. "Good morning madam. Did you sleep well?" she asked. "Thank you for asking. Yes, I did." I said, feeling grateful for her care. The maid opened the curtains and the windows, letting in fresh air and light. I sat up, blinking a few times and wondered what was happening. "Where is Alex and the twins?" I attempted to get off the bed, but the maid hurried over. "Please, madam. The King has requested that you rest. The children are eating their evening meal in the dining hall. The King has appointed a minder named Mindy to see to their needs so you may get the rest you need. I am here to see to anything that you may need." she explained. She gestured to the tray of food she had brought with her. "What is your name?" I asked, realising that I didn't know