Catherine pov. It had been a month since my birthday, and Lucas and I had grown closer. I observed how he told funny jokes just to make me laugh, and how he told everyone that he was my mate - which was still the plan. As I walked over to my mirror, I examined myself, closing my eyes and noticing my completely dry lips. Despite being sick for a week, I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Sitting down on my bed, I placed my hands on my stomach. Suddenly, a tap on my window drew my attention, and I stood up and walked over to it.As I opened the window, a fresh scent of pine needles and earthy forest wafted into my room, and I couldn't help but smile. Looking out, I could see the vibrant green leaves of trees rustling in the gentle breeze, and birds singing a symphony. The warmth of the sun felt comforting on my skin as I felt the soft breeze blow my hair."Come on, princess," Lucas whispered, his voice soft like the rustling of leaves. "Let's go into the woods."As I caught sight of Lu

Catherine pov. I open my eyes, and the world spins around me. I squint, trying to make out my surroundings, but it's pitch black. The air is stale, and a musty odor lingers in my nostrils.I try to scream, but the cloth muffles my voice, and my body tenses up as I realize that I'm chained up. I struggle, my heart racing as I make a "hmm" sound.Footsteps approach, and my gaze shifts towards the sound. A figure emerges, and I stare in shock. It's Lucas."Poor you. If you'd just behaved, this wouldn't have happened," he says, grinning maliciously. His words confuse me, and I wonder if he's responsible for my captivity.He reaches towards me, and I recoil, feeling his rough hands on my face. "How dare you try to murder my child?" he shouts, and his eyes turn green. His voice is cold and sends shivers down my spine.He reminds me of Lux, and I can't help but cry. I close my eyes as the tears fall down my face. "Hey, Mate, don't cry," he says, his tone mocking."Don't touch me," I plead, b

Catherine pov."I... It's not possible," I said, trying to back away from him."What's the matter? Did my brother tell you I was dead?" he replied.I shook my head in response to his question and said, "He told me you were locked in the shadows and would never return not unless you came back and tried to kill my son," I say staring at his face as I spoke."Well, he was right. I was trapped in the shadows, and I lost my chance to become the Alpha. I tried to find a way out, but it wasn't until you came into the picture. I attempted to kill the child using Mora, but she was so stupid. After you gave birth and died, I knew it would be difficult to get to your son again. So I made Princess Lora jump off a high mountain and then placed your body in hers. After you brought your son to me, I made it easy by allowing her to regain control of her body, but my plan didn't work out, and I suppose your son is more powerful than me," he explained with a smile, sitting closer to me."You are specia

Catherine pov.I kept running, my heart pounding in my chest, too afraid to look back. I knew he might be right behind me, so I needed to run for my life.As I looked around, all I could see the trees, their branches stretching out like gnarled fingers. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and pine, and I could hear the sound of my own ragged breaths echoing through the woods.Suddenly, a loud growl pierced the air, causing me to break into sobs. I had no idea where I was or how I was going to escape this place.And then I heard it: his cold voice calling out my name. "Catherine," he said, his words sending a shiver down my spine.I darted behind a tree, my heart pounding so fast I thought it would burst. I could feel my body shaking as I held my hands over my mouth, trying to stifle the sound of my sobs. "Catherine," he shouted, and I felt my icy grip on my shoulders. I stood there frozen, unable to move or speak, as his footsteps echoed through the woods.And then, just a

Catherine pov.I've been with Lucas for five days now. He doesn't like it when I call him Zuku, so I call him Lucas instead.After seeing Lux that night, I knew he would never come looking for me. He left me alone to suffer with a child that I regret ever having. I thought about my son, wondering how he might be now, but I felt at peace because I know he will be safe.I stayed in the room that Lucas made for us, where he claimed he was my husband and I was his wife. Most of the time, I felt like cutting off his tongue just hearing those words.As I lay on the bed, I stared at the wall, not knowing what to do anymore. I felt lifeless, as if my energy had been taken from me. Tears rushed down my face as I felt hateful towards myself for everything I had done. I thought the Goddess was giving me a second chance, but it turns out the devil was the one who made my life this way.I stood up from the bed, feeling bored just lying there doing nothing. I started walking towards the door to fin