Katherine's Fate

Chapter 1

Katherine's p.o.v.

My name is Katherine O’Connell but most people simply call me Kate. I am 26 years old and am an under grad at the University of Yale working to get my doctorate in Psychology. I worked very hard to finish my masters in only 4 years. I live in a cute two bedroom house near the campus with my boyfriend of 4 years, Ian Ryder. Things were good at first but after about a year or so he began to abuse me in any way he saw fit. He will beat the hell out of me if he has had a bad day or if I did something to anger him. He will use my body to pleasure himself no matter what I say or do to try and stop him. Most people would ask me why I put up with it, well the way I see it is as long as he is focused on me I can save his next victim for a little while longer. 

One of the only good things in my life is my best friend. Her name is Heather MacBride. She is studying to be a doctor; we have been friends for most of our lives. She keeps me sane and happy; she also patches me up when Ian goes a little too far. We are normally inseparable; the only time we have been apart was the 6 years I was overseas trying to find myself.

 I learned many things while there and I used those abilities for anyone that would pay me enough money. I didn’t care what happened to me or what I had to do to complete my mission. I will not get into why I left or what I did while I was away, all that will come later. I do keep a big secret that not even Heather knows; I am a lycanthrope, a wolf sifter. My brother was one as well. That’s actually how I became one; he turned me against my will. I have not shifted in years, not since I buried my brother and went overseas, but this is the story of how all the troubles I have gone through in my life got turned into the most wonderful thing in the world. 

As I started my under grad studies I met Alexander MacRurii. He is the teacher’s assistant in my Psych class. When I first saw him it was like the world fell away and there was only him and I. In that moment something inside me woke up and said, “Mine.” Ever since then something has been different within me, I have been unsettled and unsure about how my life is going. I wonder if this has anything to do with him. I suppose I have to see as we continue on this journey.It started about two weeks before Halloween. Heather and I were sitting in my house planning our Halloween Bash; however we couldn’t decide on a theme. We had managed to narrow it down to two choices: Vampires or Ninjas. I thought either theme would be fun but the ninja theme would be easier with the costumes and decorations. Vampires are easy on decorations but not so much on proper costumes, and I’m not sure we could find a place that could make them in time. I was about to tell Heather as much when she said, “I think the ninja theme is batter. What about you?” I looked at her and said, “I was just thinking the same thing.”

    We started talking about the decoration and costume ideas. She told me that she wanted to go as a Geisha princess, and I thought that was perfect. She is 5’4” with hair that is the blue/black of the highland night sky. Her eyes are a rare green/grey that are always smiling and laughing. She has the body type of a dancer and moves with smooth lithe movements. I am almost the polar opposite of her. I am 5’2” with hair that is fire red with blonde streaks that has a slight wave to it. My eyes are a deep green and always crystal clear. I have more muscle tone then most women. My brothers always said that I had the body of a fighter and moved with quick precise movements. We both decided that I would go as the ninja princess and would be her escort to keep her safe. We didn’t think anything bad would actually happen to her but I had an idea in mind for a little entertainment.

    We started working on the fliers when she said, “Wait a minute, where are we going to find someone to make our costumes in time?” I hadn’t thought of that, but then I got a great idea and said, “I have the perfect solution, give me just a minute to call an old friend of mine.” As I picked up my cell phone to give Lin Yu a call my boyfriend walked in the front door. I set my phone down and walked towards the front door. He did not look happy as he came in the dining room. I said, “Hey baby how was your day?” 

Ian worked at a local gym as a trainer. He looked at Heather and said, “I’ve had better days. What’s all this about?” Heather looked up from her computer and said, “We are planning our Halloween party. Right now we are trying to figure out where to get our costumes, but Kate had an idea.” I looked at Ian then at Heather and said, “Oh yea, I just need to make a call.” I picked my cell back up and looked through my contacts and called Lin. He picked up on the third ring and said, “Hello.” I said, “Hey Lin, Its Kate. Are you free to talk?” 

He sounded excited as he said, “You know I always have time for you. What’s up Kit- Kat?” Now that was a nickname I hadn’t heard in a long while. I said, “My friend Heather and I are planning a Halloween party and the theme is ninjas. She needs an awesome Geisha princess costume and I need a ninja princess costume. However we don’t know where to get one made this close to Halloween, would you happen to know of a place?” He said, “Yea I know the perfect place. It’s this little house in Chinatown called the Amati house. I’ll text you the address.” I gave Heather a thumbs up and said, “Thank you Lin, you are as always a life saver.” He said, “No problem doll face, you know I would do anything for you. But before we get off the phone there is something else I would like to talk to you about.” I was surprised but I had also expected this, which was one of the reasons I hadn’t talked to him or anyone else from my time overseas. Too many questions from them and I have no answers to give them.

I said, “What’s on your mind?” He switched from English to Japanese when he said, “Is everything ok? I have been hearing some very nasty rumors about your boyfriend, Ian Ryder.” I also switched to Japanese and said, “How did you get his name?” He said, “I have my ways darling, and you know that. Did you really think I wouldn’t check up on you after you left?” I sighed, of course he would check up on me. There was no way he would just leave me to my own devices, which had gotten me into trouble that he had to get me out of. I said, “Of course you would check up on me. And I’m doing ok. Yea he’s not the nicest but you know me, I’ve always had a thing about bad boys. Who else have you told?” Lin was quiet for a few minutes to long and I said, “Lin you tell me who you have told about this.” He sighed and said, “I’ve talked to Liam and Will.” Damnnit, he just had to tell those two, didn’t he.If they knew that means that Antony probably knows as well. I said, “Lin it’s ok, I understand your concern. But you know that I can take care of myself.” Lin said, “Yea I know, you know I just worry about you Kit-Kat. I simply want you to be safe.” I said, “Yea I know. But I’ll be ok, now send me the address. I love you Lin-Bear.” He said, “I love you too Kit- Kat. Bye.” 

We both hung up the phone and I looked at Heather and Ian, they were both staring at me in amazement. I said, “What’s up guys?” Heather said, “When did you learn to speak Japanese?” Ian looked pissed off, Heather was just stunned. I said, “I learned it overseas, what’s the big deal. It’s just another language.” Heather stammered for a moment before she said, “Just another language, are you f*****g serious? It is so much more than that. It is something that you have hid from us. Is there anything else you are hiding from us?” Ian simply crossed his arms across his chest, causing his biceps to bulge and his forearms to flex. 

Damn he was pissed; I looked at Heather and said, “I did learn a few other things while I was away.” Heather said, “What else did you learn?” I said, “A couple of other languages, maybe a few defense moves, nothing of major importance really.” They were both speechless. Ian said, “Ok well that is interesting. I’m going to go take a shower.” He walked through the living room and into the bedroom. Heather said, “I think he is pissed off, what you think?” I said, “I think you are right. Let’s just hope tonight doesn’t end in a fight.” She nodded her agreement and said, “Well I think I’m going to go get some neon paper and get these printed off at the library. Text me later and let me know what happens.” She got her stuff together and left. As the front door shut I realized I was completely and utterly alone with a very mad Ian. 

Most girls would find it to be a blessing to be alone with a good looking guy like Ian. He stands 6’ even and weighs about 190lbs. He has lean muscle and moves like an alley cat on the prowl. He has clear blue eyes that show the cruelty and depravity in them when he gets mad. He is an extreme narcissistic egomaniac with a superiority complex and a horrible temper. When we first met I was like any other girl, I thought he was handsome and that I was lucky that he wanted to be with me. He used to be best friends with my brother Austin before he died. When I got back to the states he looked me up and wanted to be with me. I had always had a crush on him but now I’m not even sure what I ever saw in him. 

I walked into the bedroom as he was stepping out of the master bathroom with a towel around his waist. He looked at me as he walked to the closet to get clothes. He shut the closet door to get dressed and as I waited I said, “What made today not very good?” He walked out of the closet and simply glared at me. He threw his towel in the clothes basket by the wall and said, “Just too many people pissing me off.” Damn, I know how this is going to go. I smiled and said, “Who pissed you off today?” Again he shot me a glare and said, “My clients started it and you took the cake with your little charade out there.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Once again it all came down to being my fault. I said, “What do you mean my charade?” He said, “You talking to your friend in a language that I don’t know. Who knows what you were saying?” I rolled my eyes and said, “Oh come on, you know I wouldn’t do that to you.” 

I don’t know how many times we have had this same argument. He is always suspicious of my friends. I think he even suspects Heather sometimes. Usually when he gets like this I try to just stay out of his way, but I just didn’t feel like it this time. I’m tired of walking on eggshells just to appease his temper. I don’t want to be hit but I am not backing down this time. I said, “What reason would I have to talk about you in another language? I know what would happen.” He gave me a look that chilled my blood. He said, “You do it just to get that very reaction out of me.” He moved over to where I was sitting and towered over me. He grabbed me by my arms and hauled me up against his chest. I was starting to get scared of what he would do to me. Sometimes it wasn't that bad but I had a gut feeling that if was going to be bad this time.