Katrina looked so in pain that I wanted to do everything, everything, to erase her pain and replace it with happiness.“Come here,” I whispered and pull her into a hug. I couldn’t let my frustration and anger vent out to her. She already has too much in her plate. “It’s going to be fine…” I whispered while stroking her hair up and down. She sobbed on my chest for nearly about five minutes. And when she looked up, her mouth were already half-close. “Archer?” she asked.“Hmm…” I whispered, trying to feel this moment because I wouldn’t be able to do this anymore once I depart to Madsun pack.“I love you,” she whispered, “so much…” she continued.Fuck! My dick hardened at the sight of her face, like she was pleading me to do something. Without further ado, I immediately grab Katrina’s lower body and drape her arms around my shoulders. She moaned as soon as my lips crashed on hers. I went to the shower room and closed the curtains. We were on fire; kissing each other like there’s no l
The drive back to my apartment was quick, but it felt longer with the weight of everything that had happened. When I opened the door, I was met with the sounds of laughter and cheers. My friends had gathered, already deep into some kind of celebration. The moment they saw me, the room erupted into a chorus of congratulations.“Archer! There he is!”“Congrats, man! You deserve it!”I smiled, but it was more out of habit than anything else. The truth was, my mind was still back in that shower, still with Katrina. His perky nipples and hot moans in my ears…fuck, it felt amazing.“I’ve got some news,” I announced, raising my voice above the chatter. The room quieted down, everyone turning to look at me expectantly. “I’m going to accept the offer from the Madsun Pack.”A mixed response followed. Some of my friends were instantly supportive, clapping me on the back and nodding in approval. But others… not so much.“Are you serious?” one of them, Liam, asked, his brows furrowing. “You’re re
Katrina.The room felt suffocating, and my eyes kept darting my phone in case Archer texted me or what. I gave the Rolex to his mom because I knew he wouldn’t accept it if I would give it to him in person. Just as I was starting to feel the smallest bit of relief, there was a sharp knock on the window. My heart leapt into my throat, and I whipped around, eyes wide when I saw the shadowy figure outside my window. Unlocking my window, I almost screamed when I saw him. “Lupus?” I hissed, trying to keep my voice low. “What the hell are you doing here?”He grinned at me, all wolfish charm and recklessness, but something in his eyes told me this wasn’t one of his usual unannounced visits. “It’s Archer,” he said, his voice urgent. “He’s here.”My stomach dropped. “Is he crazy?” I whispered harshly, glancing toward my door, half-expecting my parents to burst in at any second. “My parents are inside the house!”Lupus shifted awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. “He’s waiting for you a
“Wait a minute!” I shouted, heart racing as I heard the knock on my door. In a split second, I shoved Archer toward the window with all my might, his eyes widening in disbelief.He collided with the frame, the quiet thud seeming much louder in my head. I shot him a glare, mouthing furiously, "Seriously?"Just as I thought things couldn't get any worse, Lupus popped up beside him, his expression mirroring Archer's panic. They both scrambled, trying to hide, but their awkward shuffle only made the situation more absurd.Lupus has already got out from my mother’s body… that just means my mother is in her normal state now! I pinched the bridge of my nose, exasperated, before taking a deep breath and heading out of the room. I’d deal with those two idiots later.“Katrina, dear?” My mother’s familiar voice brought me to a halt as I stepped into the living room. Her brows knitted together in confusion. “I don’t remember coming here. How did I get here? I was already asleep in my room!”I qu
Archer.Three days had passed since we settled into our new house in the Madsun Pack. It was a far cry from the cramped apartment we used to live in—spacious, with separate rooms for everyone, even one for baby Emily when she grows up. I was supposed to head over to the Alpha’s office to finish processing some last-minute documents, but Katrina showed up at the front gate and, well, let’s just say that changed my day by doing that time capsule thing and her big news.By the time I got home, a grin was practically glued to my face. My mother didn’t miss a beat when she saw me walk in.“Feeling good?” she asked, eyes twinkling as she chopped onions at the kitchen table.I nodded, still smiling like a fool. “Yeah, Katrina and I talked.”“And? How is she?”“She passed Harvard Law. She’s going to be a top-notch lawyer.” I couldn’t keep the pride out of my voice.“That’s wonderful!” My mother beamed, pausing from her chopping. “That girl’s always been impressive.”We finished cooking break
Just as I expected, I found myself sitting in the car, barely processing what was happening. Daphne sat beside me, hands on the wheel, eyes wide with an almost frantic energy.“Come on, Archer! Where are we going?” Daphne asked, her voice snapping me out of my daze.“Shit,” I muttered under my breath, my senses kicking in. Quickly grabbing my phone, I swapped it with Daphne’s on the holder and opened up the tracker app to check Katrina’s location."You did what? You put a tracker on her phone? Man, you’re obsessed," Daphne, I meant, Lupus, laughed from the backseat, his grin way too wide for the situation.“Shut up, Lupus,” I growled. “You have no idea the mess you are in right now because you possessed Daphne! For now, let’s just focus on finding Katrina.”Lupus blinked, then his eyes widened. “What do you mean I’m in trouble? I’m just borrowing Daphne’s body—Woah, is that her?!”I glanced up, and there she was—Katrina, sprinting down the street, her movements frantic, her face etche
Katrina."Are you okay?" Archer’s voice cut through the tension, his eyes locked on mine. He didn’t even glance at Daphne, who was still shaking from her scream, staring at Lupus like she’d seen a ghost."Katrina, you need to tell me what the hell is going on! Who is that? Why does he look like—" Daphne’s voice cracked, her eyes darting between me and Lupus, "like a skeleton?""Daphne, relax. Lupus is... he’s a friend. He’s not going to hurt you. I swear," I said, my words stumbling out in a rush.Her eyes widened even more. "That thing is your friend? How can there be something so—so ugly in our pack?""Hey!" Lupus growled, stepping forward. "I’m not ugly!"Daphne crossed her arms, her lip curled. "You sure about that? You’re a monster."Lupus let out a bitter laugh, shaking his head. "Same old Daphne. I was actually glad when you and Katrina stopped talking. You don’t even care enough to ask who I am before running your mouth.""Lupus, please," I whispered, stepping between them. My
Archer.I couldn’t stop grinning at my reflection, smoothing down my shirt for the hundredth time. “Looking good, Archer,” I muttered to myself, trying not to look too excited. Tonight’s date with Katrina was all I could think about.As I glanced over my shoulder, I spotted Mom in the doorway, holding baby Emily. “Wow, what’s with the fancy clothes?” she teased, her eyes twinkling with curiosity.I chuckled, running a hand through my hair. “Katrina and I have a date tonight,” I admitted, unable to hide the excitement bubbling up inside me.“Oh, a date!” Mom raised her brows, clearly amused. “I’m surprised you even have time for dating with all that Beta stuff you do.” She kissed Emily’s head before placing her in my arms.I kissed Emily’s soft cheek, her little giggle making my heart swell. “I manage,” I said, shifting Emily to my hip. “Speaking of which, you and Emily should take a cab to the grocery store tonight. Here—” I pulled out my wallet and handed her a few bills, tucking the