Chapter 21

Alpha Samuel, Luna Evelyn, and their son are researching Kathy's background. They learned her mother, Grace, died from a blood disease, and Kathy’s father, Edward, remarried his mistress, who already had a child. Keep reading Kathy's life story; she's been a lifelong worker. Noah flopped onto the couch, unconcerned, then noticed his father examining something on his desk. He got up and went over to see what it was. With a creepy smile playing on his lips, Noah was about to open his mouth.

"Who is she, Father?" Noah asked.

“Her name is Kathy, and she is your brother's mate. She rushed downstairs to rescue him, vowing to remain at his side regardless of the consequences, even blindness.”

"Father, the throne is rightfully mine, not his!"

"Son, rest assured, you will take over when your mother and I step down. You need to proceed cautiously, as one misstep could result in your downfall.”

"Is Anthony actually aware that he's the Lycan King's son?" Luna Evelyn asked.

“No, that will remain a secret from him as well. I'll keep Kathy away from him. I've got a little something planned for them, don't worry.”

Noah and Evelyn heard Samuel's plan, unaware that it was doomed to fail because someone close to them was listening secretly, biding their time to reveal themselves.

Kathy and Anthony talked for hours in his bedroom until Kathy yawned, showing she was tired and sleepy. While she was preparing to stand up from the chair, a knock sounded on the door. Anthony cautiously rose and approached the door, opening it slightly to see who was there. Anthony received Kathy's bag from Miles; she'd forgotten it at the hospital.

Miles went to the hospital to inform the nurse and security guard that you had returned home by climbing out of a window. Here's your bag; your phone's inside.

I appreciate that; I believe my father is attempting to reach me once more. My mother's possessions are still at that place, which is why I have to go back, even though I'd rather not. I know my father would try to sell them for extra money.

"What happened to your mother?"

“The doctors said she died of blood cancer; it was incurable, and her death was slow. Because my father didn't appear to care, I couldn't tell my mother. He showed no emotion at her passing. In addition, my father was eager for his new family to move into the house. I can't stand being around them anymore. I was cheated on by my ex-boyfriend with my stepsister, Skye, because I wouldn't sleep with him.”

Heartbroken and betrayed that Kathy felt, Anthony battles to control his emotions and overcome the resulting distrust and inability to love. With the past behind them, Anthony witnessed her genuine smile for the first time. Kathy watched as Anthony scooted his chair next to hers, took her hand, and then pulled her onto his lap before she could react. Suppose his ex-lover came back—would he acknowledge her? The question was, would she return him to blindness, or something even worse—make him forget her? She rested her head on his shoulder, comforted by the gentle rub of his hand on her waist.

“The house you plan to stay in will be cleaned by Miles and some of the servants.”

Kathy is glad to have moved out of her father's house and blocked his number to prevent contact from him or her stepsister.

"Why don't I bring a moving truck to your house and assist you with packing?"

“You have to help your brother and father with their work,”

“Helping them all the time isn't necessary, and besides, you're my mate. I don't trust your father; I'm worried about what he might do while I'm away.

"Sounds like a great plan to me."

As Kathy looked up, Anthony stiffened, his eyes glazed over momentarily as his grip on her waist tightened. Then his gaze returned to normal. Kathy stood up just as he was about to get off his lap. A howl pierced the night air; Anthony, followed by Kathy, opened the balcony door.

“What is going, Anthony?”

“I want you to stay in this room until I come back. I have to go and check out what is going on,” said Anthony without looking at her.

Kathy nodded as Anthony leaped over the railing, transforming into a reddish wolf. Turning his head, he saw her watching, then he hurried to the border, leaving her safe in his room. Back inside to retrieve her phone and check her father's message, she discovered a picture of the pregnancy test she'd thrown away at work.

"Dad, where did you get that test?"

“Skye discovered it in the garbage. Can you tell me who your child's father is?”

To avoid a lengthy text exchange with her father, Kathy called him directly to clarify that she wasn't the one who took the test.

"Let me clarify, I didn't take that test, it belongs to a coworker.To begin with, what's Skye doing digging in the garbage?”

“She was supposed to bring you home so you could marry Harvey Crawford, and you could tell him you weren't pregnant and still a virgin.”

Kathy refused Harvey Crawford's proposal again; her father, still missing the point, sighed deeply and went to the balcony to gaze at the sky.

"Father, what are your thoughts on this? I'll stop by tomorrow so we can continue this conversation. I'd also like to give you a gift my mother left me.”

"Oh, wait—she left something behind!"

“Yes, she did, you have to wait until then,”

Kathy hung up on her father, following her mother's advice to give him everything, including the company she'd sold years ago and whose proceeds she'd inherited. All she intends to do is wait for Anthony's arrival.

The guards, with Anthony among them, ran at top speed to fight the intruder who had invaded their territory in the woods. Suddenly, a rogue jumped onto his back, and he yanked its tail, throwing it to the ground. He couldn't determine where the rogue had come from. A smell of rotting flesh hung heavily in the air following the fight, where body parts lay strewn across the ground. Anthony transformed into his human form and donned a pair of shorts provided by the men.

“Eliminate all the chaos by burning everything until there's nothing left.”

“Yes, sir,”

As Anthony walked back to the packhouse, he felt like someone was following him. He stopped to look around, but saw no one. His defenses went up so fast, he immediately grabbed the person by the neck and began to choke the messenger.

Anthony's question was, "Who are you?"

“I simply carry a message from the Lycan King. The king wants me to deliver this letter only to you.”

Anthony put the letter aside, deciding to open it privately in his room. What does the Lycan King want from him? Anthony asked the man, but he had vanished; a search of the woods revealed no trace of him. He must go back to his mate.