The request she made left Carlo speechless. Catrina did it on purpose, knowing very well that as the Alpha King of one of the most powerful Packs in Dakota City, he would never kneel to anyone. Only his mate; however, he had rejected her, and she had accepted his rejection four years ago. So her request would allow him to feel miserable. "How about that, Alpha Carlo? Are you willing to grant my first and easiest request?" His jaw clenched in a sign of anger at the insult. But finally, with the grace of a statue, he rose from his chair and positioned himself in front of her before fully dropping to his knees. Catrina's lips curled up into a grin of contentment. Carlo looked up and locked eyes with her."You are the first person to make me do this, Catrina. So, keep in mind, I'm going to expect a lot in return for what you ask me to do." Every time he mentioned her name, it always gave her a pleasant swish. Catrina's smile grew wider. A lot for return? It's worth the price if she
Catrina knew of no one else other than Mathilda Donovan who would have been happy to see her return to the mansion and see her with a smile on her face.It was almost as if the very fact that Catrina’s presence was to cure whatever was ailing her; the blessing she had been praying for.Catrina had yet to figure out what illness had afflicted Mathilda, but whatever it was, it had taken most of the radiance from the woman's face, leaving such gloom that she couldn’t really say what it was."Come closer, Catrina."Catrina took a step closer and sat down on a seat next to the bed.Mathilda reached out and took hold of her hand. "I didn't expect to see you again at all; it's like a dream.""Neither did I, Mrs. Donovan.""How are things going for you?"Catrina smiled bitterly.She was sure that Mathilda was well aware of what the Blackthorn pack had done to her, and yet this woman had the nerve to inquire about it."Miserable," Catrina responded. "But worry not, I'm capable of handling it
Catrina didn't respond to Zeke immediately. She nearly couldn't help but sneer thinking about how absurd he is. "What did you say? Carlo can't live a peaceful life after what he did to me?" Catrina's anger reached a point where she could no longer hold it in, and she exploded. "He banished me!" What kind of ridiculous lies was she hearing right now? "Catrina, I can't tell you what Carlo was thinking at the time; he didn't tell me anything about his plan at all..." Zeke said. As a Beta, Zeke was usually the one who helped him organize and handle most of his plans. However, strangely enough, Carlo Donovan did not engage him in any way when he made the rash decision, four years ago, to banish the Omega girl who was carrying his kid from the Pack. "Catrina, please listen-" "I don't need to listen to any explanations from you." "I know your life for the past four years has been difficult, especially with the child, and without your mate by your side, you must be suffering..." Zeke co
He was unlike any other man she had ever met in her life. Catrina grew up in a small Pack and rarely ventured far from home. And she was aware that her interactions with male werewolves were extremely limited. And yes, she admits that Carlo is a handsome man who could easily sweep an inexperienced girl like her off her feet at first glance. But aside from that, there was something about him that made Catrina feel under the spell, especially as he laid her down on the bed. 'Mate!' It was her wolf, Dawn, who made her realize why she felt such a bond with him. 'We found our mate, Catrina!' 'No freaking way.' Catrina battled her inner wolf. 'There's no way he's our mate! He is the Alpha of the Blackthorn Pack! He must already have his mate!' Despite how she wished that Dawn was right, it was hard to imagine that Carlo would give her the chance to be by his side. The Alpha grasped her thighs, spreading her legs. He had stripped off his shirt, revealing his drool-worthy body before he
Catrina would not be willing to have breakfast with him if it were not necessary for her to do so to protect her daughter. This time they were in the dining room of the mansion, and only both of them were there."My mom is so happy to see you again," Carlo said as he took a sip of his drink.He looked radiant this morning, which made him look even more gorgeous than usual. Catrina had to deflect her glance away from him so that she wouldn't be too captivated by his charm.She realized that the well-being of his mother was very important to him.So Catrina forced herself to smile since it was unethical to show a long face when others were feeling so happy."I'm glad to hear that."But her voice was so flat in contrast to what she said. She just couldn't bring herself to put on a cheerful facade, especially since she didn't know when she would be allowed to leave this place."So when are you going to release me and let me go home? I have a daughter to take care of, and we haven't seen
It was a sunny morning, and Margaretha had just finished taking Lacie out for her morning stroll, just like Catrina usually did to prevent the little girl from being cranky.Since Catrina didn't come home, Lacie kept asking where her mom was. Why isn't she home? and so on.After Margaretha had given Lacie breakfast, she tucked the toddler into bed."I've made up my mind. I'm going to go there and bring Cat back," Theo declared that morning as they chowed down on breakfast together in the apartment."What?!" Margaretha couldn't contain her shock.She was aware that he cared deeply for Cat, but Theo was a very impulsive person when it came to making decisions.Margaretha didn't want that to get them both into more trouble."I'll go to Blackthorn Pack to bring Catrina back from that son of a bitch." Theo gnashed his teeth."If you go there alone, you won't stand a chance of making it out alive, let alone getting Cat.""You think I can't beat Carlo?""Ask yourself, do you think you'll win
Morea, on the other hand, was angered by her insolent behavior and how Catrina ignored her when she had not finished speaking."Where's that child? You didn't bring her here?" She inquired about Catrina.The Omega had come here alone without the child she said had been born, and Morea could only come to one conclusion:This Omega must have been scared that her lie would be busted, because if she brought her daughter here and everyone saw that the child looked nothing like Alpha Carlo, everyone would figure out that she was lying. What else could be the cause?"Are you afraid that everyone will find out your lie? That you're pregnant with someone else but claimed Alpha Carlo is the father?"Catrina did not answer. Now that this girl dared to involve Lacie in this situation, she knew she had to be cautious.Catrina didn't want to get caught up in a pointless altercation that could potentially put her daughter at risk. Everything she did while remaining quiet was solely for the sake of
They finally met the Alpha in his study later, when night descended. He had just returned from his gathering with the other Alphas and Lunas from other packs. Morea still let out small sobs as she pressed a cold cloth to her right cheekbone. Catrina maintained her rigid posture, occasionally glancing at Morea to see her condition. A wave of guilt washed over her because she had gone too far by hitting her. Zeke stood between them. "So there was trouble between you guys earlier while I was away?" The Alpha sat in his chair while the three of them stood. Just like prisoners awaiting punishment from a king. "Yeah, a bit of trouble," Zeke said as none of the women seemed about to answer. "I-I was just saying Hello and trying to engage her in conversation... when all of a sudden she got really mad and punched me in the face until I fell to the ground. If you don't believe me, there are a ton of witnesses to this," Morea said as she peered out from under her eyelids at Carlo. Carlo ra