Book Two in the "Alcaraz Duology"
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Catalina Alcaraz is a single mother with a past that she doesn't wish to revisit. She has managed to become a successful doctor and to create a life of her own desp...
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I've decided to take a few weeks off work.
I'm too distracted to do my job so all my patients are at the hands of Alyssa and Desiree for the time being. I am unable to concentrate on anything that I can't even sleep. I haven't heard anything else from Kane and I think I'm gradually losing my mind. It's only been a day, but it's felt like it's been years since I've been separated from my son.
I'm slowly dying without him.
I'm in his bedroom at the moment trying to feel a bit close to him in any way I can. I've spent time holding one of his teddy bears in my arms while lying on his bed. His scent lingers the room, and I badly wish it was him that I am holding instead of a stuffed animal.
I'm afraid and a bit panicked at the thought that he will resent me because I couldn't stop them from taking him. What if he hates me again? I also worry that Kane has brainwashed him into wanting to stay with him.
A few tears leave me. I hate crying but I feel so useless. I couldn't help him. I feel weak. I'm sure that he thinks I'm a horrible mother.
I wonder if he slept well last night. I hope that Kane and his family are treating him well. The reason I can't just go and get him back is because I know Kane won't allow it. I need someone to help me. The thought of killing Kane hasn't left me but I can't do it if Orion really loves him. I'm sure Orion isn't even aware of the fact that his father kidnapped. Kane certainly must have told him something completely different.
My phone suddenly rings and I reach my back pocket for it.
Through blurry eyes I see that it's my father. I don't feel like speaking with anyone, but I still answer in hopes that he may know something.
"Catalina." He speaks. "I've been in contact with Kane's parents. Orion is with Kane."
"I know."
He's so far behind.
"Kane won't admit that he has him. He called yesterday and pretended as if he didn't know anything." I tell him, hating that he can hear how weak my voice sounds.
"Don't worry I'll figure out a way to make them give him back to you." He says it as if it's so easy. They won't just give him back. I know that I have to take him back by force.
"Your mother is very worried. She's going to visit you later." He then informs in a softer tone.
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I open the door to see the most beautiful man there has ever existed.
Silas examines my face and then immediately pulls me into a big hug. "You haven't eaten or slept at all today."
I don't say anything in response because his observation is right. He gives me a kiss on the forehead before he notices the amazing aroma of food.
