Katrina’s POV
“What?” I questioned, feigning ignorance as I did a turn to face his form. His formidable face in a scowl as he stood in a black shirt and jeans, his body too close that I felt uncomfortable and scared as always.“Don’t play smart with me Katrina,” he gritted, jaw clenched as he glared at me. “I asked you a question.”
“Umm, I—” I started but he cut me off.
“Don’t answer the first it's obvious you were trying to escape,” he pronounced and I stared at anywhere but his face. “But the second is very important and I need an answer fast.”
Silence reigned between and around us except for the noise of our breathing and the rustling of the leaves and branches around. I opened my mouth but closed it again as fear wouldn't let me form a sentence.
A ready lie was on my tongue but I couldn't speak up. As moments passed, his stare became sharper as his scowl grew deeper, his hold on me tightening.
“Katrina,” he called warningly, rage flowing out of me in waves. A whimper left my lips and I observed his eyes soften a bit at the fear written all over my face before the concern disappeared and the anger replaced it.
“What were you doing here naked?” He went on to ask. “Who is the man you granted access to?”
I peered down at my fingers as he shook me by the shoulders because I didn't give him answer. Even if I wanted to I couldn't hence I had no idea who the man I’d spent the night with was.
He peered at me for moments and stated the obvious. “You have no idea?”
I went mute, not daring to stare up at him, my cheeks flaming in embarrassment. “Oh my heavens you don't.”
He broke out in fits of laughter, his hand dropping from my shoulder as he took steps away from me. I gradually raised my head to see his hands on his hips as he paced the perimeter, shaking his head as if in disbelieve while his chuckles filled the air.
Suddenly he stopped and rapidly covered the space between us, prompting me to jump backwards cautiously at his abrupt movement, my heart still pounding.
“You gave yourself to a total stranger Katrina,” he chuckled holowly, his gaze hard and lips curling in a sneer as he ran his fingers through his hair, the action bringing fort to my minds eye the image of me doing same to a man under the night sky.
“While you reject me, your mate,” he growled, putting his foot forward till his face was inches away from mine as he peered down at me. “A mate given to you by the moon goddess, one who provides for you and should satisfy your needs.”
“No Shaun,” I said in a cracked voice, sadness and hatred taking over my system at the statement he uttered so nonchalantly. “You are no longer my mate Shaun.”
“What, the moon goddess gave you another?” He questioned in a growl and reached out his hand to my back where his fingers wrapped around my midnight colored strands and yanked on it, causing my neck to bend at an odd angle and a wince of pain leave my lips.
“Was it him who came to you last night?” He interrogated, yanking harder and this time I couldn't stop the tears from running down my cheeks as a sob broke out from my throat.
“Hmmm? Or you are just some cheap whore who gives your body to any man who shows up and gives you attention while showering you with sweet words?”His words stung, because they were too true for me to deny it. However I didn't want him to know that as instead I struggled against his hold, not minding the extra pain as I glared at him and spoke. “I’d rather give myself to a stranger who cares than someone who treats me like trash.”
“I thought I told you I do that all to please Amanda,” he tried to reason with me but I was not having it.
“Let me go Shaun, please,” I begged for the thousandth time. “I promise not to ever return or cause you harm, please.”
“That’s exactly the reason Katrina, you would never return,” he declared, dragging my hair at an angle that I was gawking up at him. “There’s no way I can let you leave.”
“You are a sick bastard Shaun,” I sobbed, dread washing over me as there was no escape anymore. “You and Amanda and this sick pack, I wish I had never been born, I wish Amanda had killed me.”
“Well I'm thankful you were born and that Amanda didn't kill you,” he grinned and I felt sick to my stomach as lust began to cloud his eyes alongside the anger in their depths. “Now follow me, let’s return home.”
“I hate you Shaun,” I spat as he jerked me forward so I could match his steps, fingers around my hair tight and unrelenting as we crossed the woods and returned to the pack lands.
All eyes were on me as Shaun and I continued toward the pack house. No one dared to step in at my situation or even showed a hint of sympathy.
Rather insults were thrown my way and mocking laughs filled the air as I was dragged away. I caught sight of Amanda friends and they gave me smirks as they laughed.
We strode into the pack house and I heard Amanda’s shrill voice. “Oh you brought her back.”
“Yes I did baby,” Shaun answered sweetly while I could feel Amanda’s glare, probably not happy at my reappearance thus she knew what that meant. “We need her.”
“Okay,” she murmured half-heartedly and I heard them kiss, but didn't see them as my gaze remained on the floor. “Where you gonna keep her babe?”
“Don't worry, she’s not returning to her room today,” he revealed and my heart hammered in my chest at his statement.
“Where baby?” Amanda asked, a hint delight in her voice.
“The dungeon,” Shaun replied and all strength drained from my body as my heart dropped to my stomach. “She needs to be taught a huge lesson.”
Katrina’s POVThe tips of my toes scraped on the ground as I was dragged limply down the stairs. I had no idea of the route to the dungeon moreover the foul stench in the air and the sound of grunts informed me we were close.“Open up,” He commanded as we came to a halt. “Yes Alpha,” whomever he spoke to responded and metals clicked in place, following after by a screeching noise.“Get in there,” Shaun growled and threw me in with much force that I landed on my knees, my palms scratched by the rough floor and face squeezed in disgust by the stronger foul scent which met my nostrils. “Lock the door Dean.”“Please Shaun,” I whirled around still on my hands and knees, not minding the dirt and whatever compost the mud was made of and faced him as he strolled in, a merciless expression on his facial features.“No amount of begging will save you from this Katrina,” he sneered, an evil look in his eyes as he crouched to my level while Dean the guard shut the iron barriers, locking it as he
CHAPTER 7Katrina’s POVThe torment and beating went on with Amanda’s mocking laughs and words and Shaun’s ruthless kicks and whips. At some point everything went blank as I lost consciousness.I wasn't sure if I was dreaming or dead but I suddenly saw a beacon of light approach me. Frowning and squinting my eyes, I sat up and watched it come closer.Luckily for me it didn't get too close thus I would have been blinded by it. It stopped and I observed it with interest, questions flying about in my head. ‘Be strong Katrina,’ a feminine voice echoed from the light, causing my frown to become deeper as I wondered what the hell was happening.‘Who are you?’ I questioned in a quiet tone, trying to peek behind the light as I wondered if the guard stationed at the door was sleeping or had left thus it seemed like I was the only one there with whatever the light was.‘Someone you’d come to thank,’ the voice said. ‘You have questions which would be answered in due time.’‘No, I want them answ
Katrina’s POVDays went by and my bruises just got a little bit better. No one cared about the state of my health as I was back doing errands and hard labor the next day.Being without a wolf made me totally different from others of my kind. At times it was bliss because there was no annoying voice in my head to tell me and issue me orders.Nonetheless at times when I felt too alone, I wished I heard the presence in my head to fill me in with some company. Also at times like these when I needed to heal fast, I wished she was with me because I was healing slowly like a human.Bending over, I finished wrapping the bandage around my knee for the second time in a few days. Having no one to help me out or care I learnt to do stuff for myself.Even Shaun who had the audacity to show up after what he did to sleep with me didn't even flinch at the bruises and bandaged knee and a swollen elbow on my body.I managed to kick him out of course and since then he hadn't visited. It had been a week
Katrina’s POVHer words stung but I let it slide and simply left to do her bid, picking up the bucket in my right hand which was gratefully in good condition.No matter how I tried to get rid of the hurt of his rejection or set my mind it wasn't my fault, someone or something ended up telling me otherwise and it always stung.Heaving a sigh I walked out of the pack house and began my trek across the pack lands. It was still morning and one could hear the voices of mother's and kids as they got them prepared for school and father's get ready for the day.The bloodmoon pack was not as developed as some others I had heard of, maybe it was because Shaun was a heartless and stupid Alpha. Sometimes I wonder what made me love him but the answer was always the damned matebond.I exchanged no greetings with anyone I came across and no one uttered a word to me either. I was the outcast of the pack who had caused the death of both parents at her birth.An hour went by and I approached a clearing
Days had flown by and I was back to being in hell. Amanda didn’t relent as she threw insults at me and tried to mock and hit me at any chance she got.As for Shaun, he happened to stay clear of me. He hadn't approached me personally since I chased him out of my room after he threw me in the dungeon. He even went through the trouble of avoiding eye contact.I was ecstatic about that fact as I needs a break from his madness. I just hope he doesn't return back to being stupid soon. I loved things the way they were.As for my health and recovery, it was going well and I was starting to heal. Vanessa had become a great help by volunteering to do the strenuous chores, therefore reducing the stress on me and giving my body time to recover.To my surprise Vanessa had proven to be totally different than what I had thought. She happened to be the friend I needed by standing by me as she was mentally stronger and more capabable in handling pressure unlike me who succumbed to it easily.When I as
Katrina’s POV“Hurry,” I said to Vannessa who was getting dressed while I stood beside her, already dressed.We were in my room. Vanessa was not given a place to stay when she was brought and the maids wouldn't want to get on Amanda’s bad side by accomading her in their quarters.I only found this out some days after we met. It was early in the morning and I was heading to run an early errand Amanda had indicated to me the previous day when I observed her sleeping beside my door.She didn't know it was my room by then. Feeling sympathetic and deciding to give her a chance, I let her sleep in with me after I warned her about its state.To my surprise she didn't act disgusted or flinched instead she was grateful and it was nice having company and someone to share the days events with.Vanessa loved to discuss and badmouth people a lot so sharing chats with her was always fun. Staying together made us bond more with each other and she got really comfortable with me.It was sometime in th
Katrina’s POVThe words flew past my ear as every other person in the room went still for a moment as the news settled in their system. Amanda inhaled a deep breath and nodded at the guard who exited after."You all heard the guard," she said in a loud tone. "Round up whatever it is you are doing and leave as soon as you can.""If you can't round up everything then pack up and leave," she issued out the command, clapping her hands rapidly for emphasis.The men whom I was about to work with began climbing down the ladder and packed up their equipments. I tried to help but they shook their heads no. They didn't appear familiar and I wondered where they were from and if they were humans, wolves or lycans.Another side effect of not having a wolf, I couldn't sense or figure out simple things like that. Except if I was told or if a situation came up that somehow revealed it to me."Katrina!" Amanda yelled my name all of a sudden and I jumped, wondering what the problem was this time."Yes
Katrina’s POV“Umm that would be a lie,” Amanda said and broke out in a hysterical laugh which to me showed her nervousness. “Who would feed you such information?”“Are you indirectly calling me a liar?” The man who spoke earlier questioned. His tone icy as his statement held animosity. “I’m the Lycan King and I have people at every corner ready to give me whatever information I seek.”“When they don't?” He implored, making sure there was silence for some moments. “I tend to investigate matters myself. This is to say everything I speak of has been thoroughly checked and confirmed before I take action”“Pssss,” an object poked my back and I stared behind me to see the maid with a tray following me. “Why haven't you gone in?”“Ummm, I-”“Move,” she jabbed me with the tray. “You are not the only one who hates to be scolded and I’m in no mood for your shenanigans.”Having no choice I used my right elbow while tightly holding the tray of food and bent the door handle. I heard a click and p
Katrina’s POVIt was a new day and just as Davos had told me the previous night, he had sent word to the elders for the announcement he was going to make and the argument which was sure to follow it.To say I wasn't apprehensive or nervous would be a lie, hence the butterflies in a tummy were messing with me to the point I felt like they were about to fly out of my throat.My heartbeat too wasn't stable and it messed with me from the moment he kissed my cheek and left me in the room, his smile assuring and confident.I had just gotten out of the bathroom and was getting dressed for the day. Training had just finished and I got back to the room to freshen up. I had eaten though before my bath and so I was getting ready for the day.Next on my schedule was to attend my history classes. I had reduced the day for the classes because of my new task with the florist shop. Maddy was going there soon to open up and sit ready to attend to customers before I came.Brushing my hand through my h
Katrina’s POVThe person who came in turned out to be Dean, dispelling the bit of apprehension we had of it being a customer to catch us at our 0dd behavior all in the name of celebration.It was revealed by Arianna that she had invited him to my opening day. He brought with him cookies and ice cream. The smile on my face couldn't be hidden as well as the surprise I was feeling by his action.He joined us in our eating and drinking spree. In no distant time everyone loosened up including Maddy and I. We were sharing stories and I told them more of my past.They sympathized and at some point, some drops of tears stained my cheeks and I briefly forgot we had an external party. When it clicked I felt a bit embarrassed but Dean acted non-chalant and brushed it off which is what I was grateful for.Morning came to afternoon and we were done with half the bottles of the whiskey and white wine. I had instructed Dean to put the ice cream in the fridge for later. It was a fun time and no cust
Katrina’s POVThe person who came in turned out to be Dean, dispelling the bit of apprehension we had of it being a customer to catch us at our 0dd behavior all in the name of celebration.It was revealed by Arianna that she had invited him to my opening day. He brought with him cookies and ice cream. The smile on my face couldn't be hidden as well as the surprise I was feeling by his action.He joined us in our eating and drinking spree. In no distant time everyone loosened up including Maddy and I. We were sharing stories and I told them more of my past.They sympathized and at some point, some drops of tears stained my cheeks and I briefly forgot we had an external party. When it clicked I felt a bit embarrassed but Dean acted non-chalant and brushed it off which is what I was grateful for.Morning came to afternoon and we were done with half the bottles of the whiskey and white wine. I had instructed Dean to put the ice cream in the fridge for later. It was a fun time and no cust
Katrina’s POV“Are there any dishes to serve the cake in?” Valencia inquired as she put one foot in front of the other and headed to the dining are.“Ummm,” I dragged out, the wheels in my brain turning but it came up blank. “I don't think there is.”“No problem then,” Valencia muttered and unveiled what was in her bag that she carried.“You brought wine?” I questioned in awe, my heart swelling further than I thought it would, and ambled towards where she was.“Well, we needed something to enjoy the cake with.” She shrugged as she produced another bottle from the bag and my eyes widened further. “Not only wine, but I also brought whiskey.”“Alchohol, in broad daylight?” I implored in evident surprise at her utterance, Maddy’s reflection mirroring mine as we both observed the situation that unfolded in our faces.“There is no perfect time to unwind,” Valencia murmured in defense. “Besides I’ve missed alchohol and so this is a perfect excuse for a drink.”“Hope you have cups?” Valencia
Katrina’s POV“Help me roll up the blinds Maddy,” I said to the kind girl who was sat on the couch close to the window, the black pants and off the shoulder white blouse she was wearing matching with the yellow color of the couch.Davos had dropped us a little over half an hour ago, however he wouldn't release me and so Maddy had to excuse herself to stroll inside as she observed his hands roam a bit after he had turned off the car engine.He ended up giving me a heated kiss which showed his lust for me, his fingers making their way to my ass which he could touch freely as a result of the jean short skirt I was wearing and brown flannel top.We hadn't gotten a steamy session for a few days hence he had been busy with his company and I was on the other hand getting things ready for the official opening of the florist shop.Despite the fact we ended up in each other’s arms at night, we mostly ate and shared discussions about the day. Along the line I always ended up dozing off, only to
Katrina’s POVAfter Davos had let the cat out of the bag, there was a loud scream that rang through the dining area. Not one of fear, however one of glee and uncontrollable excitement.The next thing I knew, I saw a flash of movement seconds before I was engulfed in a wide bear hug, hair covering my face as it got buried in someone’s shoulder.Arianna squealed a bit loudly in my ear and I would have run away if she wasn't holding me too tight. I still struggled to get out of her hold but went still as she said a simple and soft “thank you.”Those two words were filled with affection and appreciation, one that came as a large weight I had no choice but to accept. I could only smile softly in her hold and hugged her back.It didn't take long for Valencia to join in the hug, Maddy came last while the men stood at the side watching us. I was released minutes later after the girls shared affection and a few tears on my shoulder.Mathew shook my hand after I got released and whispered a sta
Katrina’s POV“What?” Maddy questions, her expression one of shock as her gaze was directed at me, her lids narrowing in confusion. “Anything the matter Miss?”“Nothing is the matter,” I beamed at her and took in her appearance. I had asked her to dress nice as per Davos’s instruction, and she had diligently obeyed by putting on a brown floor length print dress with short sleeves and a v-neckline, she appeared honestly beautiful.“Then why are you asking me to follow you to dinner Miss?” She went on to ask, her face morphing into a frown. “Was that the reason I was asked to dress nice? There is something going on right Miss?”“Do not be worried about anything,” I aimed to assure and offered her shoulder a squeeze.“Miss Katrina are you—”“Hush Maddy,” I cut her off and beamed at her hooking my hand to her arm and urging us away from the mirror and to the door. “I just need you there that’s all.”She paused for some moments after my utterance, her eyes roaming around my face as if to
Katrina’s POVIn no distant time, my legs began to shake, the orgasm building in me, disrupting whatever control I had of my bones. He happened to have noticed as the next thing, my right leg was lifted in the air.A sound that came off as a half sob and half moan left my mouth at the new position, my lack of flexibility adding to the intense hits I was getting, my eyes rolling to the back of my head.I groaned out, pleasure running through my veins as he smacked my ass, the sting going straight to my pussy, making it clench harder around him if that was possible.No one needed to tell me I was about to ride my orgasm as my heart beat fast in my chest, sweat running down my skin and my breathes coming out in short pants which could hardly be differentiated from my moans as they came out simultaneously.He continued to thrust in and out of me, his aura overpowering and it was difficult to hold myself together. My body moved according to his hits and the pressure mounted deep in my low
Katrina’s POV“Hmmm,” I hummed and gulped at his closeness, trying to avoid his eyes as their intensity started a fire in my veins I wouldn't be able to resist in the next few seconds.“So tell me,” he breathed, his face close enough to rub his nose against mine, his hand brushing the small strands on the side of my face.“Ummm,” I started to say but came up short again.“What’s it gonna be?” He interrogated, his fingers sliding to my jaw and brushing my lips with his. “Give me time to think about it?” I questioned, finally able to speak after about a minute, my nerves, and emotions turning into chaos as his palm dropped lower to my neck.“Okay baby,” he mumbled against my lips and wrapped his hand around my neck, offering it a squeeze that sent shock waves along my body down to my clit. “For now, I want to fuck you.”“Davos,” I breathed as he eyed me, lust swirling in their depths. “Yes baby,” he replied. “You want that don't you?”I nodded, unable to speak once again and that made