My Mate Has Two Wolves

Catherine's POV

I nodded. "Alright. Since you can handle so many styles, I'll think about it! But out of curiosity, of all the designers, why did you find me?"

"I think you might be the inspiration for my next song. I want to get to know you!" Alina suddenly stared at me without blinking.

What she said surprised me greatly.

I blinked my eyes sheepishly. "I'm your inspiration? How so? You probably haven't seen me before!"

"I've seen you before, but you probably don't remember me. After all, it was so many years ago." Alina's tone suddenly changed.

I was even more shocked. I tried my best to recall her name, but nothing came up at all.

"Sorry. It didn't ring a bell," I smiled and shook my head.

"Catherine, I've been paying close attention to your launch a long time ago. I always thought it could not be you, but when I saw your work photo in your company, I was sure that it was you. I didn't expect you to be so successful in your career, and you have found yourself such a rich husband." There was a hint of sadness in Alina's expression.

I said self-mockingly, "I guess it took all my luck. I didn't see it coming either."

"What makes me even more excited is that you have two children, and they're so beautiful." Alina suddenly sounded happy.

I quickly changed the subject. "Ms. Gros, I am very grateful that you remember the humble me back then. Are you really here to let me design for you today?"

Alina nodded. "Yes. I am serious. Do you think I am joking?"

I shook my head. "Of course not. I can give you a discount."

"No need. I have enough money. Since I come in good faith, you should be sincere to me as well!" When Alina heard that I was going to give her a discount, she instantly spoke seriously.

When I saw her expression, I didn't dare to joke. I could only nod. "Alright then. I'll show you the design once I'm done. We'll go into details if you're happy about it."

"There's no need to wait for the design. I'm here to ask you to design clothes for me!" Alina immediately said in all seriousness.

The three clients who came today all took my design fees as nothing, which surprised me.

"I'm afraid you won't be satisfied."

"Why should I not be satisfied if I could see you more often? As I said, you are the inspiration for my new song." Alina suddenly smiled, making me get goosebumps for no reason.

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Was I thinking too much?

"OK then. Good luck with your new song!" I suddenly wanted to end the meeting.

I should have felt good, since I was regarded as someone's inspiration. However, I felt that something was wrong.

"I'm sure it'll be a hit, because I will put my heart and soul into it." Alina then stretched out her hand. "Give me the contract. I will sign it now!"

I suddenly didn't want to sign the contract with her. But she was my client, and she was so sincere. I didn't have a reason to turn her down.

I had to comfort myself that everything I did was for money.

After Alina signed the contract, she did not say anything that made me feel uncomfortable. She just stood up, shook hands with me again, and turned to leave.

I took three big orders in one morning. It was a productive day. I went to Melinda's office to get some rest.

Melinda looked at me and smiled, "What's wrong? You haven't gotten used to it?"

I shook my head. "It's not like that. I just feel a bit shocked."

"Get used to it. After you do this long enough, you'll realize that it's not that big of a deal," Melinda came over, patted me on the shoulder, and comforted me.

"I guess I'm making too much of a fuss. I will get used to it eventually. Can I take the afternoon off? I have something to attend to!" I had to see Dr. Cooper.

Melinda nodded. "Sure."

I returned to the office and called Dr. Cooper.

By the time I got to Dr. Cooper, she was ready.

She asked me to sit down on a chair to calm me down.

I leaned against the chair, half-lying down, breathing slowly. I heard Dr. Cooper's voice in my ear.

She said gently, "Ms. Wyatt, has there been any noticeable change in your feelings for King Blake lately?"

"I think I have accepted him," I answered directly.

"Really? Congratulations!" she said.

I said happily, "Thank you, Dr. Cooper!"

"It proves that my treatment is working, and it's also an affirmation of my work," she replied with a smile. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

I found myself at ease with Dr. Cooper, as if she was someone I trusted enough to tell my secrets without fear of being heard by others.

"Ms. Wyatt, you have accepted him psychologically. Have you tried to accept him physically?" Dr. Cooper's question began to be bold and direct.

Although we were both women, I still felt a bit embarrassed to answer such a question.

"Don't be shy. Just say what you want to say. No judgments here." Dr. Cooper encouraged me.

I sighed. "To tell you the truth, I did try to accept him. But for some reason, every time he wanted to be more intimate, my body would start shaking. As much as I wanted to control myself, I couldn't. Is there something wrong with me physically, too?"

"It's not like that. Maybe you were just too nervous. Perhaps making the atmosphere more romantic will do the trick. For example, you can put on some soft music to distract you. This way, you might be able to accept him more easily," Dr. Cooper reminded gently.

I nodded. "You're right. I was just too nervous."

Dr. Cooper then nodded and said, "Your wolves have not yet acknowledged that you are each other's mates. Besides, you gave birth to two kids. Having sex under that premise is bound to make you more sensitive. But you can just relax and talk to King Blake."

She nodded. "And let's dig into the past five years ago now. Is that OK for you?"