Chapter 7

Katrina POV

Once again, his deep green eyes drew me in. I was lost in their dept. There was no doubt Houston was more handsome than Dominic, why didn't I like him then?

Houston moved closer to Dominic and spoke softly to him. I noticed his gaze was fixed on me. Though he kept whispering to Dominic, his loving gaze never wavered and it greatly warmed my soul.

Maybe it was because I had found out he was my mate but I instantly felt connected to him. Alicia's voice jotted me out from my reverie.

"Kitty, you are here, I've been looking all over for you." She said and walked to me. My stomach instantly twisted as I heard her voice. My lips curled and I clenched my jaw. I felt a wave of scalding heat ran through me.

I turned around. "Oh, you are here." She said when she saw Dominic. I finally understood why I didn't notice the facade she wore. It was too great for me to discern.

"I didn't know you were here, when did you arrive?" She asked Dominic.

I didn't hear what Dominic said as my eyes were trained on Houston who walked away.

When Houston was finally out of view, I excused myself. I wanted to give Alicia some time with Dominic. I was surprised at how my feelings changed drastically.

Alicia excused herself too and walked with me back to my room. I tried not to take out my anger at her and keep being the me she knew.

"I'm really happy is, I can't believe your big day is finally here ." She said. She has been aware of my crush on Dominic since childhood.

Though we have never been close, we had sometimes were we shared our secrets. With the fact that I couldn't hide my feelings for Dominic, it was easy for her to find out.

I tried to smile as she kept speaking to me but no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't.

Alicia is a good actress I must say. She hid her intentions very well without letting it ever out.

When we got to my room she spent some time with me before leaving.

I walked into the bathroom and stood under the shower. I still couldn't wrap my head around the fact that I was in this house. I had left here five years ago and could still remember clearly how Alicia had locked me up in the hospital.

Her chilling laughter still resounded in my ears. I closed my eyes as the water hit my skin.

By the time I came out, the maids had already placed my food on the table. I had no appetite to eat as my stomach still felt sour.

I took a few bits and sent the leftovers to the kitchen.

Lisa came in immediately. She placed her makeup items on the table and right away sang into action. Soon she was done. She bowed before leaving.

I sat in front of the mirror staring at my reflection. She had completely transformed me. I looked beautiful but at the same time, my mind was heavy.

After careful thinking, it was clear that this was not some kind of teleporting. I had no secret to come and search for. I had been given another chance at life.

I had been reborn.

The goddess had heard my scream, she had seen the pain in my heart. She had seen how heavy my heart was as I watched the only man who cared for me burn in the flames while holding me in his arms.

She must have seen that I didn't deserve any of the things I had gone through.

So she had given me a second chance in life. She has given me a chance to live again and fix all the wrongs.

I felt a fickle of tears slip down my cheeks. I wiped it off with my hands. Be careful not to ruin Lisa's hard work. I felt relieved. I didn't know how but I resolved to not allow myself to be killed by those two cunning duo.

Maybe calling off the wedding may stop it. I wondered if I could call it off. I sniffed as I tried to steady my emotions. Since the goddess had given me a second chance, I was sure she would be with me.

I turned when I heard a knock on the door. My mom walked in. She was dressed for the wedding ceremony already.

She sat on the bed with me.

"I'll miss you when you finally leave," she said and placed her hand on mine.

"Is there no way to stop the wedding?" I asked her.

A look of surprise flashed through her eyes. "You want to call off the wedding?"

I nodded. I wasn't sure how she would react but I was ready for whatever her reaction would be.

"Why do you want to call it off? I thought you liked Dominic," she said.

I couldn't tell her I had been reborn. There was no way she would believe me. I didn't want her to think I was insane, "I just don't feel ready." I said.

"It's normal to feel that way." She began. "But you will be fine. And there is no way to call it off." She squeezed my hands gently. "This is your big day. Do not allow your neverousness to ruin it. I know you will be fine after the wedding." She says.

So I couldn't end it. I didn't hear any other thing my mom said. After spending some time with me she left.

Soon it was time for the wedding. Just like the last time, it would be held under the moon.

I stepped out of my room looking magnificent. As I walked towards Dominic, my eyes searched for Houston, my true mate. Different thoughts ran through my mind when I locked eyes with him.

I may be getting married to Dominic today, but it would not be forever. I resolved to get my revenge on both Dominic and Alicia. Then I will be with Houston.

I stood in front of Dominic as the ceremony began. He held a smile on his face but I didn't. I wasn't going to pretend.

"I had been given a second chance Dominic," I said within, "and this time I will fight you till the end." The line had been drawn between us.