Chapter 102 Julian’s POV “We have to move, now,” I told her, my voice sharp. “Gabriel is gone, but he’ll be back, and we can’t risk him catching you here. We need to find a way to get you out of this room and into the clear, preferably with Kiera,
Chapter 101 Julian’s POV The tension in the room was killing me, coupled with Gabriel’s furious breathing and the knowledge that at any second, the ringing of Catherine’s phone would betray her presence. I watched Gabriel’s thumb hover over the phone screen, ready to expose our lie. The ringing tone
Chapter 100 Julian’s POV The force of the blow was unexpected, catching me off guard, rattling my teeth. It wasn’t the pain that stopped me; it was the question that followed. “How long have you been fucking Catherine, you punk p> I was utterly paralyzed. My body remained rigid where
Chapter 99 Catherine’s POV The persistent, high-pitched beeping sound of my phone was what pulled me out of an exhausted sleep. Before I even opened my eyes, I felt Julian staring at me. I slowly opened my eyes and found him lying there, facing me, but his eyes were closed.
Chapter 98 Catherine’s POV The first feel of his tongue made my legs start to shake uncontrollably. “Julian, oh my… please do not stop,” I pleaded, roughly pulling his hair. “Shhh,” he muttered, raising his head. “Are you planning to get us caught? Gabriel could come back p> I sucked
Chapter 97 Julian’s POV The sudden and unexpected sound of Gabriel’s voice outside my door froze us instantly. One moment, I was completely consumed by Catherine and the next moment, the sharp intrusion of reality slammed us back to the present. “Julian, I know you’re in there,” Gabriel called out,
Chapter 96 Julian’s POV Watching that video opened a wound I tried so hard to heal from. It ripped through me, tearing down the wall I’d spent months building but the moment Catherine rushed to me and wrapped her arms around my waist, it felt like the first genuine, uncomplicated
Chapter 95 Catherine’s POV There was a big silence after I spoke, abruptly putting an end to the flirtatious moment. Julian didn’t move for a moment, my words and the sight of my phone had snapped him out of his predatory mood. “What did you say?” his voice was low
Chapter 94 Catherine’s POV We had barely walked past the edge of the property, heading toward the main gate to inquire about Kiera, when my phone vibrated in my hand. A notification popped up. I looked at it and immediately I saw Kiera’s name, I stopped dead in my tracks.
Chapter 93 Julian’s sudden presence and his horrified, confused questions were the final straw. The panic, the shock of the attack, and the raw fear for Gabriel’s life all erupted into a furious, blinding rage. I snapped away from the seat and rushed straight toward Julian. My hands were shaking,
Chapter 92 Catherine’s POV I was walking down the stairs while texting Kiera, she hadn’t reached out to me since she left. While walking down I heard what looked like an argument. “I am here to see my best friend. I need to know how she’s fairing p> My stomach
Chapter 91 Catherine’s POV It was well into the evening when the expected knock finally came. “Come in,” I called out. Julian walked in, closing the door softly behind him. “Hey p> “Hi,” I said back. He took a few steps toward me, and when he was standing right at
Chapter 90 Catherine’s POV The afternoon dragged on. After Gabriel left my room, I was left to think, still confused about how everything got so bad. His last words about trust kept repeating in my mind. Julian would be coming soon for that ’proper talk’ he promised. And before I
Chapter 89 Catherine’s POV I was only a few minutes into my solitary breakfast when the knock came. I froze, my hand halfway to my mouth. Was that Julian? Why would he come now? He was supposed to wait until later. I pushed the plate aside, annoyed by the repetitive
Chapter 88 Catherine’s POV Kiera left super early, like she said. I felt really hungry when I finally woke up, but I wasn’t ready to have breakfast with the others, so I decided to sneak down to the kitchen, grab anything quick, and take it back to my room. I
Chapter 87 Julian’s POV My phone buzzed and I grabbed my phone, checking the caller ID. LUCY Why was she calling me when we’re practically in the same house? I accepted the call and the first thing I heard was a high, broken sob, “Julian p> “Lucy p> She gasped
Chapter 86 Catherine’s POV 7 PM took forever to come but it did eventually, though we left a few minutes before the time, making sure that no one saw us. Once we were out, Kiera pulled her phone out and sent a message to Lucy. I’m here. Waiting for you.
Chapter 85 Catherine’s POV I sank into my bed. Stupid me! I wanted Julian to stay back and kiss me but my mouth said a different thing. Maybe I was expecting him to push further and act on his impulse. Stupid me! My phone rang, jolting me out of bed.
Chapter 84 Julian’s POV The moment I walked into the dining room and saw Catherine sitting there in the hoodie I had bought for her, my chest tightened and I froze mid‑step, staring at her longer than I should have, longer than someone like me, who was trying so damn
Chapter 83 Catherine’s POV Kiera took the gift out from the place I hid it, smoothing the crushed wrapping paper with her palms. I watched her eyebrows pull together in concentration as she started fixing the edges, pressing the folds like she was actually trying to restore it. “What are