Chapter 23

"You know you can't do it, so just give up," he says laughing loudly.

Lawrence has been getting on my nerves. He's been trying to rub it in my face that's he is stronger than me.

What a big ego this guy has. I sigh, frustrated. "Fine, you win. Wait until after the full moon, then we will see who is stronger," I say with a little bit of an attitude.

He is currently challenging me to try moving him from the position he is standing in. And I am telling you this guy is like a rock. No matter the kicking and pushing, he refuses to move.

"I am very hungry." My stomach growls in agreement.

"Okay, let's go eat something," he says taking my hand in his and directing us into the kitchen.

He fills two plates with mac and cheese, then grabs one glass of apple juice and milk for me. I quote his words: 'You need it for strength.' For crying out loud, I am just weak, not pregnant.

"Tell me about yourself," he says, though it's more like a command, and takes a seat on one of the stools.

"You know everything about me already," I say smugly. I really don't want to be part of this conversation but he doesn't need to know that so I will just play along.

"I only know your name and pack." He stops to think for a minute, studying my face. "Nothing else."

Before I could reply, someone walks into the kitchen, getting our attention.

"Kate, how are you, darling?" Elisa asks, looking me over for any signs of injuries.

"I am fine, Elisa," I say shyly. Don't judge me. With the way she is staring straight at me, it's like I am one of her patients who is refusing to take medicine.

"What are you eating?" she asks, looking at my plate in disgust. "You can't eat that. You are supposed to eat soup. Sit here and let me prepare soup for you."

Are you kidding me right now?

"No." My voice came out higher than I intended. "No worries Elisa. I am not sick, just going through a normal process," I say as calmly as possible. "I am used to this."

"Okay, but if you are not feeling okay, just let me know," she says with a smile.

I nod in reply.

"Take good care of her Lawrence," she says warningly.

"I can't believe you are turning my mother against me," he says glaring playfully at me.

Elisa laughs, and grabs two glasses before walking out of the kitchen. But not without giving Lawrence a look that says 'don't you dare do something stupid.'

During moments like this, I wish that my mother was alive. Maybe then I woould have a complete family full of love and care.

I shake those depressing thoughts away. I should not be feeling this way. I should learn to accept my fate.

"You okay?" he asks, staring straight at me with concern evident in his eyes.

"Yeah, I am just tired. I would like to rest now," I say standing from my seat.

He took our plates before leading us to his room.

I ran to the bed, and laid on it. I hugged the pillow, finding a comfortable place to sleep.

I heard Lawrence laughing before sleep takes me into the land of dreams and nightmares.

Lawrence POV:

I watch her sleep. She looks so cute with her eyes closed.

I leave her in my room to sleep, but not without leaving a kiss on her forehead.

"Lawrence." I turn around to see Anderson, Levi, and Jack running towards me.

"Hey man, how is Kate doing?" Levi asks, patting me on the shoulder. I glare at him for daring to touch me. "Sorry, bro," he says raising his hands.

"She's fine. Just asleep," I say, walking into the movie room.

I sit with Levi on the right couch while Anderson and Jack sit on the left side.

"Where is Lillian anyway?" I ask with raised eyebrows.

"She and Becca went out for a girl's night. 'Soon she'll be moving away, leaving me alone, so I need to spend time with her.' Her words, not mine," Anderson replies with a sigh.

"Always a drama queen," Jack says, rolling his eyes and earning a low growl from Anderson. "Easy man, no need to be defensive."

"You guys ready for tomorrow's full moon?" I ask.

Every full moon, we all get stronger, letting our wolves run freely in groups.

"Yes," they answer in unison.

We laughed and talked for a few hours, going through pack work and so on.

"You guys are needed in the dining room. The food is already served," a female omega informs us.

I get up, walking towards the dining room when I was stopped by a very annoying voice that always disgusts me.

"Hey babe, so you were with that trash, right?" she asks, looking offended.

A loud growl comes out of me before I can stop it, making her bow in submission. "Get out of my sight before I break that mouth of yours," I bark loudly at her.

She stares at me, shocked, before running away with tears in her eyes...like I even give a shit about her.

She just had to spoil my good mood.

"You know she deserves that...calling her future Queen and Luna names," PA says, patting my back while looking at me with pride.

I smile at him. We both walk into the dining room, and I take my seat at the end of the table.

"Where is Kate?" my dad asks.

"She's asleep. She needs rest for tomorrow," I reply.

"Does she experience this every full moon?" Dad asks, staring straight at Alex.

"Yes, it's a normal thing for her," she says without looking up from the table.

"That's weird. Don't you think we should inform the pack doctor of her not being able to shift?" Mum asks in deep thought.

"No, she refuses to see any doctor, and says she will shift soon," Alex replies looking uncomfortable.

The rest of the dinner went on with Mum and Alex laughing constantly at Dad and PA jokes while Anderson, Jack, and I eat in silence. Once in a while Levi joins in their discussion.