Catarina’s POV
“Go and get the little tramp yourself. She's in the hospital East Wing and as for Lochlan. Well believe me, I hope he rots in hell. And as for you. Coming here and threatening me and my children. You signed your own death note, my friend.”
As I pushed my twins into Mindy's arms and ordered her to take them out of the room, fear mingled with rage flooded my every fibre. David had threatened my children, my family. I couldn't let him get away with it.
Swiftly and deftly, I snatched the gun from his hands, catching him off guard and assertively pointing it back at him. The power I held in that moment sent a surge of adrenaline through me.
"No more explanations, David," I spat out, my voice seething with anger. "You were willing to harm my innocent children. For what? For some pathetic excuse of an Alpha who betrayed his own Luna and his pack?" My words dripped with venom as I confronted him.
“Please, listen. Hear me out.” he pleaded pathetically.
He tried to inch closer to me, hoping to find some mercy or understanding, but I wasn't having it. I flicked the switch on the gun and aimed it at his leg. Without hesitation, I pulled the trigger, shooting him and watching as he crumpled to the floor, writhing in pain.
“I hope you die a slow and painful death. Nobody threatens my babies and gets away with it!” I growled.
The sound of his agonizing cry echoed through the room, and for a moment, a twisted sense of satisfaction washed over me. He deserved to feel the pain, the consequences of his actions.
But even though a part of me revelled in his suffering, another part of me hardened with determination. This wasn't the end. It couldn't be. I needed to protect my family, to ensure their safety.
Holstering the gun, I took a step back, knowing that my actions would have repercussions. David would likely be found and caught, and I needed to be prepared to face the consequences as well.
As I turned away from him, my heart heavy with the loss of a once-trusted friend and the shattered trust between us, I couldn't shake off this newfound strength within me. I realized that I would do whatever it took to protect the ones I loved. And with that newfound resolve, I walked out of the room, ready to face whatever lay ahead.
“Catarina!” Alex was running down the hall towards me and I threw my arms around him.
“I need to see my babies.” I exclaimed as realisation hit me of what had happened.
He kissed my cheeks and held me for a few seconds while warriors filled the room to ensure that there was no more danger.
“I'm so sorry. The Twins are safe with Mindy down the hall. I was on my way to find you since there's a block up on the mind link. I am so sorry j wasn't there.” he told me.
Relief flooded through me as I held onto Alex, seeking solace in his embrace. The weight of the situation seemed to momentarily lift as I took comfort in his presence. I couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt for dragging him into this mess, but I needed him now more than ever.
Pulling away slightly, I looked up into his eyes, searching for reassurance. "Thank the moon goddess they're safe. I don't know what I would have done if something had happened to them," I murmured, my voice betraying the fear and panic that still lingered within me.
Alex's lips brushed against my cheeks as he tenderly kissed them, his touch soothing and grounding. "I promise you, Catarina, I will do whatever it takes to keep our children safe. I'm sorry I wasn't there when you needed me," he whispered, his voice filled with regret.
I nodded, understanding the weight of the situation we found ourselves in. "It's not your fault, Alex. We can't always be by each other's side. All we can do now is focus on getting through this together," I replied, trying to mask my own feelings of guilt and inadequacy.
As more warriors filled the room, their presence serving as a reminder of the danger that still lurked, I knew we had to act quickly. I gripped Alex's hand tightly, seeking strength from his support. "Let's go see our babies, Alex. And then we need to figure out our next move. We can't let David's actions go unanswered," I said firmly, determination shining in my eyes.
With a nod, Alex squeezed my hand reassuringly. "I'm with you every step of the way, Catarina. We'll get through this together," he promised, his unwavering certainty bringing me a newfound sense of hope. “This means war for that pack.”
As we made our way down the hall towards where our twins were being kept safe, I clung to Alex's presence, willing myself to believe that we could overcome the challenges that lay ahead. Our children's safety depended on it, and I wouldn't let anything, or anyone stand in our way.