Chapter 23
- Katharina Point of view -
The heater inside the car is in full blast but I'm steel freezing. Zeus seems to see me and pull me in his side and hug me. I pulled my body close to him and I can feel the cold slowly go away.
I forgot that this rat will join us. If it’s doesn't for the Queen, I will not let this girl join us.
Zeus clear his throat and break the silence inside the car. Tyler looked at me and Candice. I really don't like her being here right now but I can't say no to the queen.
"Kath you need to calm down and relax." Zeus said drawing circles on my back , it's his way to make me relax. This girl is obviously flirting with my mate. She keeps smiling at him and stared at him, in front of me. This girl really doesn't have self-control. I might end up throwing her out of the car.
Ever since I know that Zeus is my mate. I become more possessive of him. I hate it when girls gawking at him even I'm around.
"If she keeps flirting with you, I will throw her out of this car." I said whispering in his ears, though I know that she can hear me. He pulls me again and put me on his lap.
I could not wait until I got into my father’s pack. Just three hours and I will see them again.
"It's three long hours drive, take a nap Kath." He said.
I closed my eyes and lean more to his chest. I love this scent of him. It makes me calm and secure.
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-Zeus Point of View –
I stare at my mate while she’s sleeping on my arms.
"Zeus, what is her problem about me?" Candice.
"I think you know the answer Candice" I said, not looking to her.
"I'm still your friend, and that girl was hypocrite getting you away from me." She said.
My wolf doesn't like what she just said.
"Save that nasty mouth of yours Candice, we maybe friends but still, she’s my mate. She doesn't feel comfortable around you because you’re my ex, so I was hoping you could understand and avoid unnecessary problem to us. We just started our relationship. I don't want it to be ruined because of my past." I said, now looking into her eyes. I want her to feel how serious I am.
"Zeus, Candice, both of you need to calm down. This will not help the situation plus, we don't want to wake up Kath. She still need to rest." Tyler said.
"Candice, just behave yourself." I said, with a half warning tone.
She just looked away.
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We reached the Omnirous pack just in time. Ramus and Sammuel welcome us and give us our room. Katharina go straight to her room to fix herself while I'm here stuck with Tyler, Candice, Ramus, Sam and some of my fighters.
"So, King Zeus, how's my daughter with you? Did you too... you know, can I expect grand pups in a couple of months?" Alpha Ramus.
I almost choked, thinking of the answer to his questions. I think Kath and I are not yet ready for pups, I haven't even mark her.
"Dad, I think that question is too personal." Sam.
"Why is it too personal? That's my daughter. And you Sam, when will you and Charm give me a grand pup?" Ramus.
Thanks for Sam, the question turns to him. I don't want to pressure Kath for that, we are both young and still have a lot of things to do.
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- Katharina Point of View –
I left Zeus and the others downstairs. I want to fix myself. This is the first time Dad prepare a birthday party for me for the past six years.
I am preparing myself for my birthday until I notice a bouquet of red flowers with a note in my table.
You look very lovely in that dress, can't wait to rip that off and see what's treasures behind. Enjoy your night Katharina. See you soon.
I think, I lost a lot of blood just reading this note. How come he sees me? I didn't smell him and it creeps the hell out of me, thinking that someone is stalking me. I kept the note in my table. My pack and my mate are here, nothing's going to happen to me.
I looked at myself once more in the mirror before I leave my room. My mate is waiting for me downstairs wearing plain V-neck t-shirt and black jeans with black boots. He looks like a model waiting to show himself in the crowd, compare to me, I was wearing a baby blue dress that come half my legs. We are so simple yet so great together. He takes my hand and we walk together in our pack garden where is now full of decoration and people.
I saw my friends and I wave to them. I pulled Zeus and we walk together.
"Oh my gosh Kath! We miss you!!!" Lorry said. I hug her then Andrew and Mathew.
I heard Zeus growled but I ignore him.
"Zeus!" I said in a warning tone. "These are my best-friends. This is Lorry and the twins Andrew and Mathew." I said pointing every one of them.
"It's nice to meet you my Lord." Said Lorry followed by Andrew and Mathew.
"So, do I." Zeus said to them but still eyeing the twins.
"Hello everyone." My dad said, he's in the stage giving speech. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for being here, and to send my message to my daughter. Katharina." He said looking into my eyes. "Darling, I want to say sorry for everything I’ve done for the past few years since Kalisha; your mother died. I was torn up with the loss of my mate and blame you for that, I realized I was wrong. If your mother's watching right now, for sure she will kill me, but I know it's not too late Kath. I love you and you will always be my baby kitten." Dad said almost with a teary eye.
I can't help myself, I run to the stage and hug him. I miss my daddy so much. So many years we missed together. I never hate him nor mad at him. Even he almost killed me in that whipped, I still love him for the rest of my life.
"Daddy I love you too." I said to him.
"Come on guys it's Katharina's birthday, stop crying and let's have some fun." Sam shouted from the crowd. I smile to him and look at the girl beside her.
I went right straight to him and hug him too.
"Kath, I want you to meet Charm my mate." He said introducing me to her beautiful sweet mate. I look at her and I can see how she looks into my brother with admiration, passion and love.
"Hi Charm, it's an honor to meet you." I said.
"The pleasure is mine." She said.
We talk for a little bit more until Zeus clear his throat. My gosh I forgot my mate!! I said to myself.
I turn and see him holding a white flowers for me.
"Hey Zeus." I said, excusing myself from Sam and Charm.
"You forgot me huh?" He asked, with hurtful looks in his face.
"No of course not." I said lying to him.
"You're a bad liar babe." He said.
He brings out a small box and give it me.
"What is this?" I asked surprise. I slowly open the box and I saw a half crescent moon necklace inside of it.
"Do you like it?" He asks.
"No." I said.
He looks shocked and pained at the same time.
"If you don't want it then I'll buy you something else." Zeus.
I bring my hand in his cheeks and pinch it. "I don't like it, because I love it." I said, kissing him.
He kisses me back until we run out of breath. We look into each other eyes and I know, the he is my greatest happiness in this world. I want to thank the Moon Goddess for giving me such a great man.
He put the necklace into my neck and I feel a deep happiness when I touches the necklace. It's totally beautiful.
I pull away from him.
"I'll get us something to drink." I said to him. "Hey Tyler! Candice! Come and join us." Tyler smile at me while Candice look shocked at my invitation. I think I need to accept her because she was part of Zeus life and I don't want her to be the reason of our fight.
"Finally, Kath, you give us some attention." Tyler said.
"Aww, I pity you Tyler for wanting my attention." I said before bursting into laughter. "I leave you guys here; my father got a great champagne inside. I'm going to get it." I said.
"Do you want me to come with you." Zeus.
"No, I'll be fine. Just wait for me here." I said.
I run inside the pack house and went straight to my dad's office. He got the best wine and champagne in his office for special occasion. I almost get what I needed when I heard a laugh at the back of me.
"You look so happy Kath, I think it's enough. Happy birthday." Before I can see his face, he holds my arm and inject me with something that makes me dizzy. I hold into him before darkness consumed me.
No!!! Zeus!!! I shouted in my mind.