The Wolf King's Luna novel Chapter 74

DAMON

I stood outside my office, my heart pounding in my chest, as I called out to Cathy, pleading with her to open the door. Cathy opened the door, and immediately Mia fell on me, trying to reach for the remote in my hand.

"Cathy, please, open the door."

Please, Cathy, let's talk about this. You've got the wrong idea!"

Inside, Catherine remained silent, her breaths coming in short, uneven gasps. I could only imagine the confusion and hurt she must be feeling.

My mother walked up to me, placing a hand on my shoulder.

"Damon, what happened?" She urged, her voice filled with concern.

Taking a deep breath, I began to explain,

"Mia and I were just trying to figure out the remote for the TV, and she lost her balance and fell on me. It was just an accident, Mom. Catherine misunderstood the situation."

Luna Diana nodded thoughtfully. "I understand, but Cathy is feeling very upset right now. We need to handle this delicately." She turned back to the door and called out,

"Catherine, sweetheart, please open the door. Let's talk this through."

Catherine remained silent. She must have felt so hurt and betrayed, and I couldn't blame her after what she had seen.

I continued to plead with her from outside the door, "Cathy, I swear to you, there's nothing between me and Mia. You have to believe me."

Despite our pleas, Catherine remained silent behind the closed door, refusing to let anyone in. My mom and I exchanged worried glances, unsure of what to do next. I knew it would take time for Catherine to process everything.

After a few moments, Catherine unlocked the door and opened it a crack, her eyes red and puffy from crying. I felt a surge of relief wash over me at the sight of her tear-streaked face.

I tried to communicate my sincerity as best as I could: "Cathy, please, let me explain."

Cathy hesitated, but Mom gently guided her into the office and closed the door behind her.

"Now, let's all sit down and talk this out," she said in a soothing voice.

As we settled into chairs, I began to speak.

"I understand how it looked, but I promise you, there is nothing going on between Mia and me. She's just a friend, and what you saw was a complete accident."

Catherine wiped away her tears and looked at me, her expression still filled with doubt.

"But why was she on top of you? It looked so... intimate," she murmured.

I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "I know, I know. It was a misunderstanding. Mia was trying to reach for the remote, and she lost her balance. I didn't have time to react before you walked in."

Mom reached out and took Catherine's hand. "Sweetheart, sometimes things aren't as they seem."

Catherine nodded slowly, her mind still reeling from the shock of what she had witnessed. "I want to believe you, Damon, but it's just so hard."

I leaned forward, my eyes earnest. "I understand, Cathy. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right. I would never do anything to hurt you."