Lucius’s point of viewI have treasured this scarf for many years. So many years that when I feel like I miss home, I always put it on, and it brings me closer to home.‘Why not tell her that the scarf is her? For someone so decisive, it’s like— ‘‘no. We are not talking about this’I remember when I was about to leave after my failed marriage proposal, Katrina’s mother handed me this scarf.“Alpha Lucius” she shouted after me before I could leave.“It’s cold outside, stay warm,” said the Luna.“I’m sorry I can’t—” I was about to say, but she put it in my hands“Kat made this when she was a little girl. If you like, you can have it. I don’t have many scarves without our crest on it, unfortunately,” she had insisted.“It’s fine”“Don’t be stubborn. You will catch a cold and unfortunately, if someone ever saw you with a scarf from our pack you know people like to gossip” he insisted even though I couldn’t get something so sentimental about her because I can be greedy sometimes, I got it
Katrina’s point of viewI finished packing everything, ready to head back to the captain. I would be using my car since I had it fixed. I stared at the black leather coat before me and the scarf. I clenched my jaw so tight as I stared at the scarf. I bring my hand to touch it as I bring it to my nose. It smells like Lucius. “Kat?” Joshua shouts from outsideTaking a deep breath. I fold it again before making my way out of the tent. “hey” I say to him and he smiles at me.“I wanted to find out if you need help with the tent and bed,” he says to me as I nod my head.“Just give me a minute. I need to put the bags in my truck, then we can dismantle it”“You came with a truck?”“Yes. Lucius had it fixed so it shouldn’t be a problem for me,” I force a smile, and he nods. “Give me your bags and I will put them in the truck for you,” he offers as I smile, nodding my head.“Come in” I say to him and he stops in his tracks. “Oh Sorry,” I say grabbing his hand and pulling him in. He looks aroun
Bianca’s point of viewI run, but it’s like every time I run, my feet are stuck in one place. Xavier.I need Xavier.“Have you seen my husband?” I ask Kane, who is busy packing his things. Immediately, he sees me. He bows his head at me.“He was meeting the commander for final logistics. But if — “he says and before he can respond, I am already making my way to him.I have failed to remove my tent and fold my mattress.I hurriedly make my way to the place I saw Lucius Walk towards earlier. When I get there. Xavier is not there, but Lucius is busy barking instructions to people.I walk towards him, pulling on my scarf to cover my scars. “Commander!” I call to him, and he doesn’t turn to me until the third time that’s when he turns to look at me like I am some crazy woman.I force a smile and gather all the strength I can walking toward him. Everyone is looking at me like I disgust them, but that’s fine. They don’t know anything about war.If you want to win in war. You need to make sac
Xavier’s point of view“It’s because of her, right?” she asks me as I swallow hard, staring at her.Of course.It is because of Katrina. It’s because I have realized my mistake, and I am ready to correct that mistake, But I can’t tell her that.I shouldn’t have rejected Katrina for someone like her.“No! It’s because you messed up, Bianca. You not only lied to me but also you have no remorse whatsoever about what you did”She paces around in front of me as I notice people have stared watching what is happening. “I didn’t lie to you. I just — “She pauses.Of course, she fucking lied to me. Not only did she lie to me when I asked her about the Black Dawn war but also went on to act like it was the most natural thing.“Is this what you truly want? Being away from me?” She asks me as I inhale sharply, closing my eyes briefly.I count to three like I normally do to calm myself down before responding. “We had something that I was willing to risk everything for, but you lied to me and almost
Katrina’s point of view“You have been quiet since we left the camp,” Josuha said two days later as we sat down around the fire.I did not even realise he had come to sit next to me.“Sorry. I was just thinking of going back home and everything.” I forced a smile as he nodded his head, passing me a bottle of beer.“It’s not cold but I think you need it” he says as I swallow hard, nodding my head before looking ahead.“Do you think the king will be rewarding Xavier considering what his wife did?” he asked me before drinking from his bottle of beer.“Well, I honestly do not know. But then you never know with our kind.” I retorted before getting up from the log.“Have you seen Lucius?” I asked him and he pointed towards the tent set up in the corner of everything.“I will be back,” I say to him, making my way to Lucius’ tent. With everything that was happening, I needed to make sure that he and I were on the same page when we were called by the alpha King.“Fuck! Yes,” I heard moans come
Third person’s Point of viewOne Omega happily told Xavier’s mother, Mrs Blackwood.“Madam, we have received good news from the southern border. According to rumours, the Dark Alpha has a fierce she-wolf captain under his command! Who do you think she could be?” the omega asked Mrs Blackwood, who beamed with a smile.She knew it deep inside her that it had to be her new daughter-in-law. She had heard stories of how her daughter-in-law had taken down packs.Mrs. Blackwood said happily, “That must be Bianca, my daughter-in-law! Who else could it be?”She shrugged, not believing that finally, her daughter-in-law was getting the recognition he deserved.She looked up at the sky, clasping her hands together before offering a prayer to the moon goddess.“I pray to the Goddess of the Moon every day that my son and even daughter-in-law will return safely!”Other elders joined in before one of them finally said something to Mrs Blackwood.“This time Alpha Xavier and Luna Bianca have once again
Cassian’s Point of View“yesterday’s banquet at Blackwoods was truly extravagant, but all prestigious Alphas and Lunas did not attend. It seems everyone knows that the female captain has nothing to do with Blackwood.” Ryan teased, plopping down on the couch in front of me.I looked up through my lashes at him.Ever since he came back, it was like he was a different person.“Shouldn’t you be helping Terrence with the organising of the meeting? Lucius arrives later today,” I say to him, pausing from my reading my reports.“Well, I could, but there is nothing. Unless you want me to go and prepare rooms where they will be sleeping, or is it one?” He teased as I clenched tight to my pen.There is no way in hell I am letting them share a fucking room. Not while I am still alive.“I want to see Bianca and Xavier once they are back in the capital” I ordered, shifting back my attention the report. I need something to distract me from all of this.To think Bianca and Xavier were my best captain
Katrina’s point of viewWhen I woke up this morning. I did not realise that I had sent over all my jackets and coats ahead with Taylor and Bryan.I had no option but to wear Lucius’s coat. Even though I received stares from people, it was okay.I was fucking cold and needed a coat.I folded the sleeves of the coat and tucked it into my leather pants on one side. “Shouldn’t we have freshened up before coming here?” Joshua asked by my side, and I shook my head.“Turns out you need to report to the Alpha King before going to your families,” I whispered back to him, and he moved back.We stood in front of the door, waiting for them to open. Xavier joined us, coming to stand next to me. He stared me down from my hair to the coat I was wearing.A frown on his face, but I decide to ignore him. Nothing he says or how he looks at me can be any worse than all th
Lucius’ Point of View“You wanted to see me?” I asked Cassian immediately when I entered his office, not even checking if he was alone.“You took Beta Aidan to the barracks?” he asked, arranging the books on his shelves.“Yes. He arrived here without an invitation. It’s only right—”Before I could finish my sentence, he chimed in. “He is about to marry Kaelin in a few days. Don’t you think we should treat him like a guest he is?” He raises a brow, studying me like he is looking for answers other than what I am giving him.“Did Kaelin agree to this marriage?”“Yes. She was more than happy,” he replies with a smile on his face.“You didn’t tell her, did you?”“I told her I found a man to marry her. I don’t think—”“You should have told her.”“Aidan is a good man. At least from what I remember,” he explains as I narrow my eyebrows. Since when was he ever in touch with Aidan?“From what you remember? What’s that supposed to mean?” I ask him and he opens a book reading from it before putti
Katrina’s point of view‘I love you too’ I say the words inwardly and I hear Sage yelp in excitement dancing in my head.Once Lucius finished helping me bathe. He led me to the bedroom, helping me change into something, and once we were done. He went to clean the place where we had sex, then came back to the bedroom.“Your omegas are here.”“Oh. They need to do something for me” I say getting up from the bed. I have now settled into leggings and an oversized sweater with a crop top inside.I need to get them off my back. I can’t constantly have two people following me around.“Shannon?” I shouted, making my way to the kitchen. “Yes, Luna?”“Um… Have you guys ever gone through training??” I ask and she narrows her brows slightly then quickly puts a smile on her face.“I mean combat”“Not really. We were—”“Good. Becky and the rest are at the barracks. I need you to go there starting tomorrow,” I say, then turn to Willow. “You as well.”“Yes, Luna.”“Also, we need to find Marilynn. From
Lucius’ point of view“Yours," she murmurs, and that sends me over the edge, but I want her to come first. I thrust into her as if my life depended on it.“Oh… Fuck Lucius!” She growls and with a loud moan, she comes, melting in my arms, but I want to fill her with my seed.“Oh yes! Fuck Kat. You taste so fucking perfect!”A grunt leaves my lips, and I follow, coming inside her. Her body trembles, but I hold her tight to me. As she buries her head in my chest.“I hate you,” she whispers, almost out of breath, and I chuckle“I know,” I whisper, holding her as if I let her go. She might run away from me.‘Put me down,” She tries to get out of my arms, but I hold tight. ‘Let me take care of you”“No. Not today,” she tries to push away, but I start heading for her room. I lied to her.Hurt her by not telling her the truth.“Lucius, please.” She whispers, but I place her on the bed. My hard member brushed against her stomach. I still want more of her, but I don’t think she wants me anywhe
Katrina’s point of view“What the fuck are you doing, Katrina?”“Nothing. I just—”“It’s not what you think.” I try to touch him, but he steps back from me. I narrow my brows, wondering why he won’t let me touch him.“Here. Noah is by that corner over there in my car. We need to fucking talk.” he hands me my jacket and shoes before walking away.I swallow hard.Looking at the road ahead of me, people glance at me, but I just lower my head before making my way towards the car. Once I am in the back seat, I take off my wig.“Wow. Kat, this style suits you” he exclaims, a smile on his face when he looks at me and I chuckle, shaking my head.“Hey, Noah. How did you guys find the loft?” I asked him, sitting back in my chair, and he shrugged.“The rogue beta was outside Kaelin’s apartment. She reported it, and we trailed him here. What were you doing here?” he asked, turning to look at me.“Looking for answers,” I say, and he raises his brows“Answers? Kat—”The door opens, and Lucius gets
Katrina’s point of view“You need to leave,” he says to me, and I shake my head, going to him. “I will stay and reason with them.”“Cute Kit Kat. But no.”“Please. I am a deputy commander. I can reason with them and explain why you came to me,” I say to him, placing a hand on his chest. His heart is pounding so hard against his chest.“No. You will not. If they found you here, the only thing they would conclude is that you are conspiring with us. Why do you think history labels your pack as power-hungry?” he asks me as I stare at him. His men are mobilizing themselves, ready for a fight.“Don’t fight. Let them take you. You will not lose any lives,” I say to him, and he shakes his head.“I am not going down without a fight. We came in without an official invitation. Do you know what that means?” he asks me as I inhale sharply.“I know what it fucking means, Aidan. Fight and you lose some of your men. Just Surrender. Lucius is not the kind of person to attack without reason,” I try to
Katrina’s Point of View“Water? Whiskey?” Aidan offered as we walked into the Loft. His men eye me like some predators, ready to pounce.I smile weakly because most of them don’t stand a chance, especially with Sage fuming the way she is right now.“Water.”He goes to the fridge, taking out a bottle of water before coming back with it, and he grabs a bottle of whiskey.“You look different” he starts, settling down in front of me and I take the seat just opposite him.“Trying to fit in. I don’t think a uniformed woman should be coming into this building,” I reply, and he nods.“It suits you. You should dress like this more often” he leans back, a smug on his face but thankfully his eyes are not roaming in places they should not but my face.“I prefer the uniform.”“Bullshit. That fucking looks hideous on you. This is more your style. Badass Luna who doesn’t give a shit about rules,” he laughs, and I roll my eyes.‘You knew my brother”“Yes. But Kit-Kat—”“Katrina.” I correct him. It’s
Katrina’s point of view“Fuck! Fuck!” I growled, kicking the tires of the car that Willow hired for me to use while she organized the purchase of a new one.‘Deep breaths, Kat. Deep breaths’ Sage encouraged, but I couldn’t do it. It was suddenly getting hard to breathe.Lucius has been lying to me. Xavier divorced me. My brother was lying to his family. My father might also be part of the reason there’s a war.Why do all the men in my life do this? I blink back my tears, leaning against the car.‘It’s not your fault,’ Sage echoes.‘Are you sure? I feel like the one writing my life hates me,’ I retort, blinking back the tears threatening to fall.My brother’s betrayal hits like a knife in my chest. How could he do this to me? What was he hoping to achieve?“For someone who is a leader. Crying there doesn’t seem like a superb feat,” Martin’s voice comes behind me as I close my eyes.‘I don’t have time for you, Martin,” I say, turning around to open the door, but he hands me a handkerchi
Katrina’s point of view“Katrina!” I heard Ryan’s voice behind me just as I stepped out of the meeting room. I scoffed, stopping in my tracks.“You look…Umm…”“Formal?” I finish his sentence, and he nods, his lips turning up in a smile. “And you have been missing,” I say monotone before turning around and starting to walk towards the exit. He falls in step with me as we make our way through the hallway.“Well, had things to deal with. How have you been? You look—” he pauses, waiting for the alpha who was passing to go before coming closer.“Tired?”“Glowing. I see you and the Alpha Prince have decided to make it work,” He whispers, his smile reaching his eyes.My heart sinksHow can I tell him that Lucius and I are done? And never going to make it work?“Not really.” I lower my gaze, putting my hands in the pockets of my trousers.“What happened? Don’t tell me Cassian had something to do with this?” He says through gritted teeth, and I laugh, shaking my head.“You should be on his sid
Lucius’s point of view“You are late. Should we—” Alpha Dante is the one wanting to scold me, and I scoff, plopping down in my chair.“Save your energy. I had important things to do in the east wing. Not that I should explain myself to you,” I growl, and Cassian watches me.‘How is she?’ he links to me, his voice sounding tired.‘Well, not the best. You should go to see her sometimes.’ I say to him, and he doesn’t reply instead his gaze goes to Katrina.‘She misses you’‘She is a lost cause,’ He deadpans. I know he doesn’t believe that because he would have given up on her.‘What she did was wrong. You should forgive her for—’‘No. She left me when I needed her. I am never visiting her,’ he says, and with that, he cuts me off.Sometimes I forget that Nana is the reason Cassian doesn’t smile anymore, or why he is as cold and arrogant as he is.“Now that we are here. I received word this morning. The wedding has been pushed up. Our enemies are growing stronger every day, so the rogue ki