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Third Person's Pov

"Hybrid! Ms. Katherine is back!" Trembled the voice of a guard.

Derek, standing near the window, stiffened at the announcement. With a mental note to get the guard punished if it turns out a joke, he stormed out and was outside in the pace of a lightning.

The guard hesitated as Derek stopped and stood ahead of him. "S-she's not alone, king. She... she has a rogue with her. Bryson."

A low growl escaped Derek’s throat, furious at the mention of the other male. Bryson had always been a thorn in his side, but now? Now, after everything that had happened, he rogue dared to return with Katherine? Bryson had left and should have no reason to be back.

Forcing his wolf back under control, Derek took a breath and looked forward and there she stood.

Tears in Katherine's eyes, she mumbled the only two words she could manage. "I-I'm back."

Derek made a move toward her, the urge to wrap his hands around her in relief evident but before he could take more steps, Bryson stepped