New World Order

Chapter 26 - Winter Moon Festival Pt. 1

Demos sat beside her as he watch. He had this overwhelming urge to just hold Katherine and he did. His arms wrapped around her. Turning her in his arms laying her head in his chest. 

Although Katherine was pissed at him even felt like stabbing him. Yet, she wanted to have the feeling of someone holding her. So, right now she didn't care it was Demos. She just wanted to cry. "F-First my sister *sobs*  and now..." *sobs*" She said through her sobs. Demos shh her as he held her rubbing her back in circles for comfort.

"I-I'm sorry Katherine." He said genuinely as he rested his head on top of her's.

...........

Drops of blood laid on the floor along side its owner. Dallas laid on the floor after he had gotten yet another furious and jealous filled beating from Demos. The sound of sudden footsteps caused Dallas to be more alert. A grunt of pain escaped his lips as he flipped over to his other side.

Xerous stood there with his arms crossed as he watched in enjoyment at Dallas pain. He deserved it. He knew he shouldn't mess with a lycans mate. He didn't care how innocent it was. His smirk grew as Dallas glared at him. Xerous then turned to find his brother because he knew that's where Katherine would be.

Walking away he could hear Dallas mumble profanities this causing him to let out a chuckle. "Humans." He said to himself.

Eventually, Xerous came upon the other side of the palace prison. Not getting to close he listen at the last few word he never thought he would hear Demos say, "I-I'm sorry Katherine."

Walking quietly and close enough not be noticed. He saw Demos and Katherine...hugging each other!? Xerous raised a confused brow as he watch whatever was happening unfold. Xerous clenched his fist tightly. The once happy smile gone as he watched them.

He will do something about it soon. Very soon. His smirk came back to him as he casually walked off.

...........

"Katherine! Katherine! Please wake up!" 

Katherine quickly opened her eyes as she sat up quickly looking around to see Bethany standing at the cell door. Katherine scrunched up her eyebrows as she looked at her. "Bethany?" She said standing up and making her way to the cell door. She could see the red and puffy eyes of Bethany's tears she cried for the days she had not seen her. It looked like she had no sleep either with the dark bags under her eyes. Probably worried sick about Dallas.

"Bethany, what are you doing here?" 

"I heard what happened to you and Dallas?"

Katherine sighed and looked down at her feet then backed into her eyes. She had guilt run over as she felt responsible for getting Dallas in this mess with her. "Demos said that they have Dallas in questioning for breaking into his office."

Bethany shook her head furiously as tears ran down her cheek. "No, they're not questioning him. They are beating him until he talks."

"Bethany, I'm sorry. Dallas insisted to come with me." Katherine said as she waited for Bethany to respond. Letting out a breath she continued when Bethany said nothing. "I just wanted to find my family." She said running a hand through her hair as she felt the burning of tears in her eyes.

Bethany looked up at Katherine with a look of pity. "Did...Did you find them?" She asked crossing her arms over her chest. Katherine just shook her head. "No." After that they both fell into silence reflecting on the crappy life they have.

"I-I talked to my aunt today." Bethany stated gaining Katherine's attention.

"I thought Dallas was going to talk to her?" Katherine said with a raised brow, confused.

Bethany sighed. "He did but obviously she refused. Dallas and I both tried to talk to her but she was in fear of the consequences of doing so." Katherine let out a disappointed sigh before Bethany continued. "Although I was able to talk to her again today. After a few exchange of motivating words she hesitantly agreed to it, but she refuses to leave with us. She is in total fear."

Katherine nodded her head in understanding. "I understand why she is scared. To be honest I'm a little scared too."

"Yeah, but we got to try, right?" 

Katherine nodded. "Yeah. We have to try."

...........

"Ouch." Katherine said as she felt the pain of her being ripped from the scalp.

"Oh, I-I'm sorry, Miss." The maid said fearfully. Obviously frighten of what Demos would do if one hair on her head was harmed. 

"No, its fine." Katherine said not wanting the poor girl to be frighten. "I can do my own hair." Katherine smiled at her though the mirror taking the brush out of her hand. 

Tonight was the official beginning of the Winter Moon Festival. The festival last for a week and to kick off the week was the crowning of the new Luna Prime. Katherine was nervous. She would have to stand before hundreds of people who may hate her and tonight was her chance to escape to freedom. She just hoped everything went to plan. The plan was for a big distraction to be made for them to be able to get their trackers removed and run for it. Before that Bethany was going to find a way to free Dallas while everyone is distracted with the crowning of Luna Prime ceremony that everyone is required to witness even the guards.

The final touches of her make-up we're finished being applied when Demos walked through the door with the attire and aura of a King. His eyes widen in awe as he stared at his beautiful mate in beautiful outfit.

Katherine stood from her seat as faces Demos with her hands folded in front of her as she looked down. Demos walked up to her gently grabbing her chin and raising her eyes to him. "You look beautiful." He whispered. Katherine looked at him and saw the look of true admiration and ...love. Katherine turned her eyes from his looking at his outfit. She hate to admit, but she found that he looked good himself. "T-Thank you." Katherine said looking back at him. They stared into each others eyes for a moment. Demos staring at her feeling the odd ping in his heart as it beat faster in his chest. While Katherine looked at him curiosity at his reaction toward her.

Demos cleared his throat stepping back from her. "We should go." He said holding out his arm. Katherine looked at his arm and back at him wrapping her arm around his as he escorted her out the room with the maids following behind.