Katrina’s point of viewI am pacing around in the bedroom.Why did I decide to come here and wait for him? This is a bad idea. Every time I am with Lucius, I always end up making the wrong decisions.I can’t seem to think, but I want to hear what he wants to say.‘Calm down,’ Sage says, but I shake my head. It shouldn’t take him this long. He should have been here.A knock comes on the door, and I rush to open the door. I hold the doorknob, taking a deep breath before pulling the door open.Lucius stands at the door, his hands gripping the doorframe. “You lied to me,” he accuses, raising his eyebrows. I wonder what he is talking about. His knuckles are bruised, and his bottom lip is busted.His breath reeks of alcohol. I take my time to study his face before I mutter. “Lucius, have you been drinking?”I duck under his arm, checking if anyone can see him before pulling him into the room. “Please tell me you didn’t hit Cassian,” I say after closing the door, but he pins me against the d
Katrina’s point of view“This is the part where you kiss me,” I muttered, my hand on his chest. I could feel the way his heart was racing under my palm.He smiles, then cups my face as he crushes his lips against me, my hands threaded through his hair, pulling on the strands gently.He lets out a low growl, his hands finding their way to my ass as he pressed me against him. He swiftly lifted me as I wrapped my legs around his waist.My skin heated when his hands went under my shirt, electricity surging through my veins as he deepened the kiss, my tongue roaming in his mouth.He let out a growl as I pressed into him, my core getting wetter and wetter. Our tongues lingered in each other’s mouths. Unlike the times I kissed him, this was different. I didn’t want to hold back. It was untamed and desperate. I wanted him—needed him.I wanted everything from him. His hand, his kisses, his touch, and his cock. In. Me.His hand went into my leggings, cupping my pussy as I deepened our kiss, his
Katrina’s Point of ViewThe following day, when I woke up, I couldn’t help but smile at myself. My entire body feels sore. Between my legs, I feel tender, but it’s okay. I can’t help but smile at myself.His hand is draped around my body.I feel safe and there’s warmth in my heart as I turn around to face him.I take my time, admiring how beautiful Lucius looks while he is sleeping.Yes. He is a beautiful man. A very beautiful one at that.Watching the way his chest goes up and down. I bring my hand to his face, removing the hair from his face.I want to take everything in. I don’t know when I will see him like this again, so I want to savor this moment while I am at it. My fingers linger on his thick eyebrows and then, without touching him, move down his eyes, then his straight nose, then his plump lips, which look so inviting. I just want to kiss him all the time.A knock comes on the door, startling me as I pull away from Lucius.He is still sleeping, which is something for the fir
Katrina’s point of viewThe hour goes by in a blur, and during breakfast, Cassian doesn’t talk to me, and I am grateful for it because I don’t think I want to talk to him.Lucius doesn’t join us for breakfast, and I don’t know what to say to him when I see him. I feel butterflies in my stomach, and I can’t help but smile as I make my way to the drawing room.We should be discussing going back home now. When I walk in, I find Lucius leaning on the table while he is discussing something with Noah, Martin Blackfang, Adrian, and Billy.He lifts his gaze and tilts his head. ‘I didn’t find you in bed.’ He speaks through our link.‘Had to play Hostess.’ I force a smile as I join in on the discussions. ‘Would have been nice to wake up with you in my arms’My cheeks flush as Noah looks at me, then Lucius. His lips turn up in a smile as he leans on the table.“We shield him like that. All cars are to maintain the same speed,” Noah suggests. I don’t contribute, but just listen to their discuss
Katrina’s point of viewThe few days that follow are just meetings and briefings. We try to create time for dates, but it seems like when I am free, Lucius has to work, and vice versa.Some nights I spent at his house, and he would find me in bed when he came back from work.Like today. I am getting ready for a ball that they have organized at the Grimmwolf house, which Lucius invited me to and wants me to meet his cousin and mother officially, so I am a bit of a nervous wreck.Even the time I met Xavier’s Mother I wasn’t like this, but I am meeting Lucius’s mother, who is also a princess.I want everything to be perfect.Once I am down, putting on my stilettoes. I stand up, checking myself in the mirror. I have settled for a sleeveless dark green ankle-length dress with a halter neckline.Once I am done, grab my silver clutch and make my way out of the bedroom. Everyone else is ready but I go to Bray, “Let me see that” I say, handing him my purse before fixing his tie while Joshua f
Katrina's point of view‘I will never accept someone like you as his wife, ’ the words echoed through my mind as I thought about what Princess Ellie had said earlier to me.‘He has a mate. A woman he has vowed to wait for. Don’t you think you are wasting your time?’ She had asked me.Everything in me wanted to throw up my hands and surrender, but I am a fighter, and I fight for what I want.Lucius said he wanted us to try. He wanted to be mine, just as I wanted to be his. Was he just planning a game with him?‘Of course not! He has shown you around, letting everyone know that you are his!’ Sage retorted, but how could I believe it when his mother doesn’t like me? She hates the idea of me being his wife.He has a mate waiting for him. She had said.My eyes roamed around the room, finding him chatting with some generals. As if on cue, he turned around to face me. My eyes met his ridiculously beautiful smile.A smile that only I get to see.‘What’s in your pretty head right now?’ He l
Katrina’s Point of ViewAttack? On the Capital?My heart raced as I scanned the chaotic room, my eyes darting from one corner to another. I clenched my fists, my knuckles turning white, as thoughts of Cassian's safety consumed my mind.Was he safe?“What did you just say?” Lucius questioned the man who had just come running. “Rogues?” I ask, joining the man as he shakes his head.“Dark ones.” He barks.Lucius and I swap looks before shifting our attention to him. “Why attack now? Why not wait?” Noah asks as we all rush out of the ballroom, trying to make our way out of the house.“The Alpha King,” I whisper, and everyone turns to look at me.“He had a dinner date downtown,” I whisper as Lucius turns to look at me, raising his eyebrows.“How did you—” He raises his brows “You know what? Forget about it” He turns about to leave but I turn to Becky and Joshua who are running towards me with Bray on their heel.“We need to leave, guys. I don’t have all the details,” I bark over my shoulde
Cassian’s point of viewShe’s alive. She is safe.That’s all that matters. Lucius will take the throne, and I am sure he will do everything he can to protect her.That is the only outcome I will allow.“No. You can’t die… Cass…” she cried, her arms feeling like home. It is so warm and safe.“Don’t cry over me, Kat.” I lifted my hand, trying to wipe her tears, but she whimpered even more.“You were the rarest ray of sunshine in my life, Katrina,” I whisper, and she shakes her head, pressing hard on my wound.My heart was pounding hard, and then suddenly it slowed down. I find myself gasping for air, but she holds tight to me.“You will live. Do you understand? You must live, Cass!” She calls me the name she always called me, bringing a smile to my face.“I got him. You need to let him go now, Kitten,” Lucius’s voice comes, and he pulls her away from her.Kitten?I almost want to laugh at the nickname that she almost ripped out my tongue for calling her when we were kids.“Kat,” I whisp
Lucius’s point of view“No. She killed him. She killed Josh. She killed—” She fell to the ground as I held on tight to her, pulling her into an embrace as she whimpered.“He is gone. Josh is gone,” she whimpered, as I cupped her face.“I am sorry, baby. I wish I could take away your pain,” I whimpered, my chest tightening. I wish I could take the pain away from her and let it be all mine.She stares at me, tears rolling down her cheeks, as I pull her into a hug, and she whimpers loudly.I have never seen her so broken. If Thelma’s death broke her, then this one has crushed her soul completely. “Lucius, I lost him. I lost my friend. I failed to protect him,” she whimpered, holding tight to my jacket as I nodded my head.“I know, baby,” I whisper and let her cry her heart out. Boddy shaking and voice getting huskier.‘Noah. Get some people to take the body to the mogul.’ I linked to him.‘Got it,’ he replied.“I cannot protect them. I cannot even…” Her breath comes in rapid bursts. I ho
Katrina’s point of viewA cry tore from my throat, so unhinged. My heart is pounding against my chest.“You killed him?” I looked up at Katrina, holding Joshua’s warm corpse in my hands, my lips quivering and hands trembling.“You took him away from me. You Bitch!!” The growl left my lips as I put Joshua on the ground.“I warned you, didn’t I? I told you if you ever hurt any of them. I will cut you limb from limb,” I growled, my claws coming out and my canines elongating.‘Katrina, don’t lose your soul,’ Sage echoed, but I was already on my feet, taking steady strides toward her.“Katrina. Please—” Before I could hear the rest, I let that darkness deep inside me take over as I surged at Bianca, but her brother was already in front of her, trying to shift.“Fuck Martin Do not shift!” I heard Lucius shout over his shoulder as he came to stand in front of me.‘Get out of my way, Luc.’ I linked to him, but it came out as a growl to him, and he shook his head.“Calm down, Katrina. Don’t do
Katrina’s point of view“Orion Snow? How did you… how…” I stuttered, tears rolling down my cheeks as he came closer to where I was.“Shannon did a bit of digging, plus your friend Juniper gave me the details,” he says, as I bring my hand to my mouth. He was trying to find them as well.“Let’s go.” He places his hand on my small back, leading the way. I make my way out of the room when I see Bray, Joshua, and Becky pacing around.“I take it I don’t have to punch him again?” Joshua asks, and I shake my head, chuckling softly.“Like you would stand a chance,” Lucius mutters under his breath“Well, at least I tried,” He retorts.“That was brave and stupid,” I say to him, and he shrugs.“At least he knows some people are willing to kill for you,” he laughs, wrapping his arm around Bray’s neck. “Isn’t that right, Bryan?” he asked. Bryan tried to get away from him, but he held on tight.“Where are we going?” Becky asks to join us.“I am going to Green Point. You and them are going back home.
Katrina’s point of view“Let’s get married,” he says, and my heart stops.I lift my head to look at him, and he seems serious about this. He is not joking, but serious. He wants to marry me.“Lucius. We can’t”“I will leave everything. My title, my name, my position. Just marry me” He murmurs, and I shake my head. I am not subjecting his family to something like this.“Lucius This Is—”“Say yes and I will walk away from everything for us,” he says, but I don’t think I am ready to make such a decision.“Lucius, I love you, but don’t you think this is just too rushed? You just can’t wake up and leave everything in the middle of the war,” I shake my head.‘Marry him and leave everything. For once, Katrina, put yourself first,’ Sage remarks.‘I’m not that selfish. You know that.’ I snap, staring at the man who is willing to risk everything for me.“No one would marry us. It’s a forbidden union,” I insist.“A couple of packs owe me favors.” He comes closer, wrapping his hand around my wais
Lucius’s point of view“No, Mother. You can’t issue such an order. I am the fucking commander!” I growled, and she shook her head in disbelief.“I warned you about that girl, didn’t I? She is trouble. Now she sent her men to come and kill you,” she growled as I rolled my eyes. Trust my mother to be dramatic about something like this. How could she think Katrina would hurt me?“Mother, please. It was just a fight. He got angry, plus he was drunk.” I had insisted, but she also insisted and used her power to have Joshua locked up.Now I had to face the fury of one particular blonde, who was covered in black dirt and her hair disheveled. She is mad because she thinks I will lock up her family.“Lucius,” she pulled away from me, the taste of tears and mint lingering on my lips.“Forgive me. I am so sorry for acting like an asshole.” I whispered to her, and she pulled back.“It’s fine. I would have acted like that as well,” she says, sniffling back.“I can’t believe you would lock him up. N
Katrina’s point of view“Where’s he?” I asked Noah as soon as we arrived at the barracks. “Katrina, I think it’s best if…” He tries to reason with me, but I ignore him and approach Lucius’s office.I don’t care if he thinks I cheated on him. He should know better that Joshua only acted like that because he found out Lucius was the one who lost consciousness and wasn’t waking up for days.“Lucius!” I shouted, making my way towards Lucius’s office. Without knocking, I push the door open.“How could you? How dare you lock him up? You know he would never do something like that unless he was scared for my life,” I growled, but he just stared at me, his eyes filling with tears as I looked at him. His heart began to race, jaw tightening as I picked up another scent in the office.“Joshua?” I turned to him, and he smiled weakly at me. He was in his dark green T-shirt and black jeans, sitting on the couch.“Kat… I thought...” He stuttered as he got up from the chair. He wasn’t in cuffs or shac
Katrina’s point of view“Becky!”“I’m good. Don’t worry,” she shouted as we got up to our feet. I cupped Bray’s face before turning to Noah.Someone wants me dead. I don’t know who, but right now, they want me dead.“We should tell Lucius. About this,” Noah says, grabbing his phone, while his arm is around Becky’s waist.I turned toward the streets, checking who would be so brave to use an RPG in a residential area. “It’s not safe. We need to get back inside the house” Noah suggested, but my eyes narrowed on the figure which was hiding behind the few blocks.“I will be back,” I shouted and broke into a run, going after the person who was hiding behind the trees. “Katrina!” Becky shouts behind me, but I am already chasing down the person who was watching my house.My lungs burn against my ribs, and I am out of breath when I finally skid to a stop. Cornering the man I was chasing.“Why are you chasing me?” he asks, his eyes wild with fear and panting heavily as I shake my head.“Why are
Katrina’s point of viewMy head is spinning, and everything feels like it's upside down. Bray is whimpering.His voice breaks. He sounds in pain.My eyes snap open as I look around. I am in my room.Bray is crying, and Becky is cursing at someone. I can’t hear Joshua.My heart races as I pull off the sheets and then head out. I can pick up unfamiliar scents in my room, so that means many people walked in without my permission.“Bray?” I call, coming out of the bedroom, and heading towards the living room where his voice is.“Bryan?” I call again, blinking back my tears. I hope nothing happens to any of them.“Kat!” He calls coming into the hallway, his face tears stained and eyes red like he has been crying for hours.“Bryan. What’s wrong?” I ask, and he comes running, throwing his arms around me. He breaks down on my shoulder as I pat his back.“Hey. What’s wrong? I am fine,” I whisper to him, and Becky comes again, tears rolling down her cheeks.“Katrina,” she whispers, covering her
Lucius’s point of viewHe kissed her. He kissed her even after I told him she was my mate, and they dared to lie to me.I laughed, just thinking of what had just happened.“She is fine. I will run a few tests and see how it goes,” the doctor explained as I leaned against the wall while Cassian sat on the bed.As if kissing her wasn’t enough, he still acts like this is fine. He was getting closer to her while I was here.‘Maybe they didn’t—”‘You saw them, Zane. he was kissing her,’ I retorted, my voice breaking. I had refused to believe it, but now, not so sure.I had tried to use our bond earlier, and she blocked me out. It was because he was with her, and they wanted to be alone.Like always, I am the last one she chooses.She will never choose me.‘She chose you before she even knew who you were. Don’t do this to yourself, Lucius,' Zane echoed, but I just blinked back my tears.“Thank you. Let me know the details of those results,” Cassian said as he took her hand in his. I almost