Chapter <b>31</b>


    KATHERINE:


    I had nothing to lose when I made that decision to follow Zane to where my babies were. For the sake of my children, I had to believe him, so I trailed behind him till we got to his <b>car</b>.


    Zane opened the door and began waiting for me to step in, but I took a deep breath, not knowing why I felt so uneasy. Probably because I was standing a few inches away from the man who had shattered my heart apart in one night.


    My children were enough strength to want to make me take a step forward, and as a result of that, I did. I stepped toward him <b>and </b>got into the car. Zane came to the driver’s seat afterward and when he sat down, he ignited the engine and drove the car.


    Deep down. I prayed he would not start any conversation with me till we got to wherever he was taking me. As soon as we got into the blue crest pack, 1 felt a high level of uneasiness buried in my heart, but I didn’t bother reacting to these feelings. The car suddenly halted right in front of my old <b>family </b>house.


    “What are we doing here?”


    “This was the only safe ce I <b>could </b>get them, Katherine. Let’s go in.”


    I stared at Zane for a few seconds and then opened the door myself. I stepped out of the car but didn’t take another step towards the house. Just staring at my family’s house brought back our memories. It was empty because I knew that after everything that happened, my father and my stepmom would have to <b>pack </b>out of there to an even bigger house.


    I swallowed a lump of saliva as memories yed vividly in my head. Memories of when I was bullied by Jane when I was given <b>the </b>smaller <b>share </b>of meals, when I was given the entire house chores when my stepmom would beat me up so bad if I spoke about my mom. When I was made to feed on cramps meant for dogs just because I disobeyed anyone


    “Aren’t youing!” Zane’s voice brought me out of my thoughts, and I nodded before answering TIl trail <b>behind </b>you?


    He stared at me for a few seconds before walking away. Walking <b>into </b>this building reminded me of those memories that I despised so much. Even when my mother was still here, her life was a living hell with my father. This ce never held any good memories for me.


    We got to the entrance of the building, and Zane halted. I watched him bring out the keys,


    “How did you get the keys? Jane?” 1 questioned as I was starting to feel suspicious.


    “No. I own <b>this </b>building, Katherine.” He replied.RêAdt??St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only


    I didn’t bother asking how, and I didn’t care either<b>. </b>Just take me to where you kept my kids so I can leave at <b>once </b>Immediately Zane inserted the key into the keyhole, I expected him to unlock the door, but his hands didn’t move.


    “What’s wrong?”


    “<b>There’s </b>someone on our trail Katherine, no, not someone, some people. I can smell rogues from a close distance. He uttered and fear gripped me immediately. I turned around to look, but I could see nothing. I was an Omega, so sensitive <b>smell</b>, hearing, or speed wasn’t something I could ever dream of


    “Is this some sort of trick or are you trying to have me killed!” I yelled at Zane, taking steps away from him. I stared at his face.


    “Katherine, <b>you </b>can’t leave. I swear <b>this </b>isn’t any <b>trick</b>. I’m only trying to protect you.” He uttered.


    <b>The </b>word “protect made my ears twitch in irritation From what?” Then I thought again, “My kids were never alive in the beginning right? Tears stung my eyes as I questioned him without taking my gaze away from him. This time around, I wasn’t scared of death <b>anymore</b>. I just wanted to hear the truth from Zane, whether my kids were alive or not.


    “Answer me, you bastard!” I yelled at him, but he sped towards me and grabbed my arm, making me wince in pain as his grip on my arm tightened a bit.


    “They’re here. Come with me, I’m not going to let anyone hurt you.”


    I was shocked at Zane’s words. A month ago he wanted me <b>dead </b>so why <b>the </b>hell was he different now? “Let me go! I’d rather be killed by rogues <b>than </b>move away from here with you Zane, and if you’re trying to <b>y </b>smart with me, then don’t.” I nodded my head as my tears fell freely from my eyes,


    Chapter 31


    “My kids are gone. If they were here I’d know by now.” I <b>took </b>my gaze away from him and <b>took </b>a deep breath in so I could calm myself. “When I <b>finally </b>get the opportunity, I’m going to make you suffer really bad for what you did to me, Zane. It’s <b>fair </b>enough, you didn’t deserve to eveny your eyes on them, or even your hands. They were never yours from the start.” I uttered and forced my <b>arm </b>away from his grip.


    <b>“</b>Kill me if you wish, I’m leaving.” I began walking away, but that was when I could see them. Rogues. They were standing at the entrance of the gate. I halted immediately and began taking steps backward while my legs and feet shook at the sight of them.


    “Don’t you fuckingy your hands on her, Zane uttered, and I <b>scoffed </b>at his words. Something was fired towards me, but in a <b>second</b>. Zane was standing right in front of me. I arched <b>my </b>brows, staring at him, and then I saw a small arrow–shaped needle at the side of his neck


    “RUN KATHERINE! RUN AND DON’T LOOK BACK!” He <b>said </b>to me almost in a whisper.


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