Chapter 54: Chapter 54

“Katherine, wait!” Athan stood in front of me and blocked me from leaving.

“Athan, I don’t have time right now, I need to go see him,” I sighed and said to him: “I need to know what was he thinking! Why wouldn’t he take the transplant?”

But Athan didn’t move, he put his hand on my shoulder and looked at me: “I understand, Katherine, but don’t you think that you should respect his choice? You have done enough for him, but it is up to him whether he wants to accept it or not.”

“Done enough? No, he has done way more for me, and I treat Jack as my family.” I pushed his shoulders but he didn’t move, instead he grabbed my hand and leaned toward me.

“Katherine, what if the reason he won’t do the transplant is me, and will you leave me for him?” I stunned, and then I got angry.

“No, why would he do that? I’m not choosing between you and him. ” I took his hand off my shoulder and looked into his eyes: “Athan, are you stopping me because Jack is my lawfully husband, and you don’t care if he lives because you never cared about him?”

He didn’t speak for a while, and then he step aside, “your car is downstairs.” He said.

I didn’t look back when I left, and I didn’t see his hurting face.

I got to the hospital as fast as I could, when I pushed the ward door open, Jack was staring at the window. He gave me a slight smile when I entered.

“Do you remember the first time we met? ”he asked, “it was the same weather as today, cloudy but warm, you were sitting by yourself like you were lost. And I said to myself, that girl must have been through something bad. I understand you, Katherine, I know how lonely you are, because I was the same.”

“Jack…” I walked and stopped by the side of his bed, “there something about me that I have never told you, but I think that I should.”

His expression was as calm as always, he nodded and waiting for me to go on.

“I…I’m a…” I hesitated.

On my way to the hospital, I thought of so many ways of telling him the truth, where should I begin, how he will react. But when I actually saw his face, the words stuck in my mouth and I forgot how to get them out.

“I know what you are, Katherine.” Jack spoke suddenly, “and I know Athan Buffay is your kind, too.”

“You knew? How?” I was shocked, “are you not scared?”

“Why would I be scared? You will always be Katherine Green, my wife, and the mother of Mike and Lily, nothing would ever change that.” Jack looked at me with gentle eyes, “I do have a few questions.”

I felt relieved, and a little thrilled. For all these years I have been lying to him about my identity and my past, it tortured me, and now I can finally tell him everything!

“Go ahead, ask me anything.” I said.

Jack sat up and held my hands, “is Athan Buffay the father of Mike and Lily?”

“No, of course not!” I was so surprised by his question, “why would you ask that?”

“Then do you know who is the father of the kids?” he asked, and I hesitated. Ever since I found out that I could have a wolf, which means I certainly could have a mate, I had been confused about the man from 5 years ago. For all this time I thought he was a drunk werewolf who forced me, now I’m not so sure anymore. But what should I say to Jack, yes, there is a big chance that he is my destined mate?

I shook my head and said: “a werewolf, but I don’t know who, I don’t even remember his face.”

“So it could be any one, then why are you certain that it’s not Athan Buffay?” Jack spoke fast as if he predicted my answer.

But he had confused me, I looked at him and it felt like it was the first time I know the real Jack Harden, he was calm, aggressive and beyond doubt.

“What’s your point, Jack?”

“My point is, Athan Buffay is a dangerous man, and I would never take his bone marrow if the price is losing you.” He said firmly, and I was truly puzzled.

“Jack, you have to take the transplant, it’s the only way you can survive! Mike and Lily are still waiting for you, are you going to leave them, leave your family?”

“That is exactly why I won’t do it, because I am saving my family. Athan Buffay is a dangerous man, and I have found something about him, when I confirm it I will show you.” Jack said in a very strong tone.

“Jack…” I couldn’t believe him, just when I was about to say more, Jack interrupted me.

“Katherine, I love you,” he laughed, but tears ran down his cheek, “I have loved you since I know you, and I will protect you from those who might hurt you. I would never, ever let Athan Buffay take you away from me!”

It started rain when I left the hospital, Jack refused to say more about Athan or reconsidering the transplant. I felt lost and sad, I guess I always knew about Jack’s feelings, and there was one point I thought I loved him too, but then I realized that it was more thankful than love.

Athan called me but I didn’t answer, I was tired, and I didn’t want to talk to anyone.

Why, why do I have to make such choice?