Forget Me Not

Chapter 32

Katalina's POV

"I see the way he looks at you, love, is he hurting you?" Gabriel brushed my cheek and planted a soft kiss where I was once bruised.

My eyes widened as he touched me and I tried not to wince or flinch away.

"He hits you doesn't he?" He started getting angry. He noticed my slight movement when he tried to caress my defined cheekbones.

"How about we talk about something else hmph?" I choked out.

He gave me a look indicating that we will have this discussion again and he dropped the topic moving closer to me.

With every move he made I scooted away fearing that Lucas may be watching me.

"I don't like seeing you bothered my love." He held my hand gently, showing affection, "I know that scumbag hits you and I'm not like him. I have no intention of hurting you, my love." He cooed in my ear.

I didn't notice I let him hold me so close to his chest. I also didn't notice our intimate but yet relaxing position. Hot tears were streaming down my face and he wiped it.

"Don't cry beautiful. Hold your head up, your crown is falling." He playfully chuckled, which made an actual smile break out on my face. It was not only a smile but It was a giggle.

"That's the spirit." He laughed.

"Oh shut up." I played around sniffling.

The clock in the room dinged.

"It's time." He said. I got up and we both exited the room hand in hand. I felt a peaceful vibe from Gabriel. He made me feel at ease.

"The games will now begin!" Nixon cheered.

Lucas' gaze snapped to mine and he looked at Gabriel and me, our fingers still interlocked and our bodies together. My face had a new glow and he noticed.

"Each of the guys will have a day to take Kat out on dates and win her heart. Day two will consist of who knows her the best and the final day will be a surprise round."

Tomorrow was the battle day. Survival of the fittest. Who was fit to protect their Queen and mate?

"We will have Xavier and Lucas"

"Cayden and Aiden."

"Allen and Gabriel."

*

I drowned out the announcements going into a trance. Avoiding Lucas' stare was a challenge but I tried my hardest. I dreaded going back to that castle alone in a house with him. He still hadn't returned my power yet.

"It's so you won't escape darling." He would say before he grabbed me against his body roughly.

I winced at the mere thought of him touching me.

"Leave me alone!" I yelled loudly crying.

"Katalina." My mum called.

"What happened?" I asked frantically.

"Are you okay sweetheart?"She gulped. And my heart was lurching in my chest as everyone's stare was set upon me.

"Will you please excuse me?" I mumbled before exiting the arena.

x

I stepped in a nice hot bath and changed off my clothes. I headed to my room and looked in the mirror letting my long black hair out of the bun. I felt a little relaxed. I went under my sheets and let out all of the pent up sadness I had.

After hours of crying, I was content. My eyes were red and I heard shuffling downstairs instantly preparing for the worst.

The door slammed open revealing Lucas. He looked eerily calm and I scooted more under the sheets.

"Don't hide from me." He said stepping into the room slowly. Then I felt the coolness of the room when the sheets were violently ripped off my body making me whimper.

"Leave me alone," I said lowly.

"What?" He hissed snatching me up.

I couldn't breathe. His grip on my neck was unbearable and his weight was on top of my body crushing me.

"Please." I choked out and he tossed me into the wall and my head hit it with a bang.

I was seeing doubles and my vision was slightly blurry. "How many times do I have to tell you that you're mine only?!" He yelled in my face sending a smack to my face.

This stung but I kept my tears back and took the pain in silence.

"I'm not yours you fucking monster." I croaked out in pain. I managed to drag myself up and I spat out the blood.

"You weak bastard. I'll never love you." I said and at my lowest point, he kicked me in my stomach making me clutch it and double over.

Was he crazy?! I thought as I coughed up blood. I held my stomach in a protective manner and cried on the floor as he left.

"Don't ever fucking talk to me like that darling." He cooed as he slammed the door shut leaving me on the floor to suffer.

I had no energy to link anyone so I laid there with silent tears passing down my cheeks.

x

Amie's POV

I saw her. She needed help. That kingdom had evil vibes. I closed my eyes as a painful memory passed through me.

I felt pain all over my body. I held my stomach in sorrow and agony. I wanted it to stop.

But who was in this pain?

And then I saw her laying on the floor motionless holding her stomach. Katalina.

"Oh my god! Aiden! Allen!" I cried.

x

Thoughts on Gabriel?

Thoughts on AMIE?

Thoughts on Lucas?

Question of the chapter: Why was Kat so protective of her stomach?