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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Over the last week Orion has been showered with love and gifts while he has been recovering.
The majority of Catalina's time has been spent with Orion and working. I've noticed that she has significantly distanced herself from me in the process. It bothers me but not at the same time. I understand that she is busy and that her attention is only enough for Orion and her patients, but I still can't help but feel desperate for her.
I've been keeping myself occupied by spending time with my parents as they finish their restaurant and find a home for when they visit here. They're going back to Italy soon when its mamma's birthday. They miss their home and want to return as soon as they can. They first want to make sure that Orion and I are both completely recovered and that the restaurant is open and running.
Recently, I was reminded that Ace has Kane captive. I have been spending time with my friend when I am not with my parents or Orion. I've decided that Kane has lived long enough. The motherfucker's life ends today.
Ace has been keeping him in a warehouse, and I'm on my way there now. I messaged Cata earlier in case she wanted to end him herself or if she wanted to be present to see the bastard's death personally. She said she would come and asked me not to do anything until she has arrived so that is what I plan to do. Ace is on his way as well. He wants to ensure that the body is properly discarded of and that it disappears for good.
Catalina is the first to arrive. When I arrive to the property, I see her waiting.
Wearing my sunglasses, I exit the vehicle to meet her. I close the door to the car after helping her out. I'm about to kiss her, but she shifts her face, so my lips land on her cheek instead.
I have déjà vu and, in that moment, I remember what had happened in the restaurant prior to Kane's arrival. She was trying to end our relationship. It dawns on me that she will continue to insist on it. I won't allow it to happen. We have a pending conversation now, but it will have to wait until after Kane is gone.
"Kane is tied up toward the woods. Are you sure you can walk there?" I question when seeing that she has started to wear heels again.
"I can walk." She glides her sunglasses up to her head.
I nod and lead the way. She silently remains by my side the entire time. I have to clench a fist at my side to stifle the need and urge to touch her hand and intertwine her fingers with mine, despite the ache and yearning within each one of my fingertips and every vein in my hand.
We soon find ourselves facing Kane, who appears relieved to see Catalina but clearly dislikes seeing me. His mouth is covered with a towel, and he is securely strapped to a chair against a tree.
Catalina approaches him and roughly lowers the cloth. "You wanted to speak to me."
"Yeah, you came." Still completely captivated by her and her presence, the idiot smiles.
