Katrina’s point of view“I love you so much that it hurts when you look at me like that,” he whispered.My body stilled. Letting him hold me.“Lucius”He turns me around so that I am facing him.“I love you so much Katrina and I know right now you don’t to believe me, but I have no problem proving it to you. No matter how long it takes,” he cups my face.My eyes hold his eyes, hoping I could read if his lying to me, but it’s all true. He loves me.He does. My eyes well up, thinking of how desperately I wanted Xavier to love me like this.For him to look at me like this. To know that I am the only woman in his life.“Lucius”“Don’t say anything. Just give me a chance to prove it” he says to me and my heart races shaking my head moving away from him.“No. This is wrong. We would be breaking a lot of rules. You shouldn’t have fallen in love.” I moved away from him.“Fuck the rules. When have I ever given a fuck about them?” he tries to touch me but I back away. This isn’t the man I thoug
Katrina’s Point of ViewI walked into the meeting room twenty minutes later in my uniform. “You wanted to speak with me?” I asked the man as I entered the room.The man turned to face me, then said sarcastically, “The famous Luna Katrina”“It’s Deputy Commander.” I correct him.His lips turned into a smile, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes. Judging by the ranks on his uniform, he must be a major.“What can I do for you?” I tilt my head, watching him. He was about the same height as Lucius, six-four. Maybe six-five? I thought inwardly. My eyes moved to his eyes, the same colour as Bianca’s, blue with a stubble beard, with such huge hands that I wondered if he spent time in the gym alone.“My sister. Bianca. I hear you are the one who—”“Wait!” I lifted my hand, cutting him short. “I don’t have any business with your sister. She confessed her crimes and luckily for her, she is a Blackfang, so won’t get to pay for what she did,” I say, and he strides towards me.“Confessed? You framed
Katrina’s point of view“Cassian! What’s wrong?” I rushed to Cassian, placing a hand on his forehead. He grabs my hand and pulls me into a hug before I can even process everything.I freeze, not sure what to do. “What’s wrong with him?” I ask, panicking as I place a hand on his back.It’s something I shouldn’t do, but I can’t help but do it.“Please, just stay like this with me,” he whispers to me, and I stare at Beta Ryan. “Panic attack,” he mouths to me as I swallow hard, gently stroking his back.“It’s okay. I am not going anywhere” I assure him, while stroking his back., he buries his head in my neck.My heart races thinking of Lucius. What would he say if he saw me cuddling his cousin right now?‘Then let go of him.’ Sage echoes, but I can’t leave someone who needs me alone.“Thank you,” he says to me once his calm, trying to get up to his feet. “what’s going on, Cassian? You suddenly have panic attacks” I say, getting up to my feet and he swallows hard looking at me.I don’t kno
Katrina’s point of view“You can’t! He only came because he thought something happened to me” I say to Cassian, trying to walk towards him and he tilts his head, regarding me.“Then he should use more of his head than his emotions,” he retortsI chuckle, shaking my head, “And me? Considering the consequences of coming into your bedroom, is marriage?” I ask.“Wait. I can’t marry a royal, so what? A concubine? A mistress? Or will I be demoted?” I ask him, and he raises his brow.“That’s different”“It’s not. You know the consequences of calling me into your room, and yet you did.” I countered, and he inhaled sharply, looking at me.“I can change the law for you,” he says, and I scoff, shaking my head. I see why Lucius hates him; the man is a two-faced bastard.“For you, I would bring the war to this doorstep and not give a dime,” he saysMy jaw drops as I tilt my head. He can’t possibly be—‘In love with you? Yes, he is’ Sage remarks.“Let’s go. I will handle the disrespect that Lucius
Katrina’s point of view“Just so I am clear. Whatever happens in this car stays in this car. I hear a word of it, and I will be the one slitting your throat,” I growl, before turning to Cassian.“Look at me,” I whisper to him, and he shakes his head, sweat streaming down his forehead.“Cassian, look at me. I am here” I whisper to him, and he slowly opens his eyes, tears in his eyes.“Breath with me”The car starts moving, and he nods his head, repeating after me. “Hold my hand if it gets uncomfortable,” I say to him, and he nods his head before we sit back.I can see Joshua and Beck swapping looks and I know I must explain it to them, but there are only so many people I can trust in the capital, and these two are about forty per cent of those people.“Lucius has all the details for the security. You didn’t have to ask him to stay back.” I start turning to look at Cassian.“His next in line to the throne. If he comes and we end up dying, it would be the end of our bloodline. I can’t ri
Cassian’s point of viewThe wolf lurked behind the little gray wolf. From the scent, I could remember him being Katrina’s friend.If he dies, she will be devastated. I grab a mask, putting it on, making my way out of the car, and jumping at the wolf.If I shift, I will be an easier target. I kill the wolf and throw it to the ground, and the kid lifts his gaze to me.“Watch every back kid,” I growl, kicking the wolf who tries to come after me, and he falls to the ground.I grab the knife and slit his throat. I glanced back at the car, and Katrina was fighting through the crowd.‘I need to go back for her,’ I link to my wolf.I run through the ground, making my way to her, my chest pounding hard, but the man who was watching starts making his way towards her. She can’t see him as she fights the two wolves.The Wolf lunges at her, sending her flying, and she shifts back into her human form as he lands on the ground.“Katrina!” I growl, shifting into my wolf as I grab the man’s neck, brea
Cassian’s point of viewAs we arrive in the snowpack, memories of this place start flooding my mind. “Halt!” The guard shouts as I wait for Joshua.“I need to see Beta Tyler.”“Name?” the man asks as I roll down the window. “Alpha King Cassian Whitehorn, now get out of the fucking way!” I growl, and the man stills as he checks through the window.“Luna?” his eyes fall on Katrina, and I pull her closer to my chest.“It’s the Luna. Open the gates!” He shouts and I see them rushing to open the gates.,“Eight cars are following us behind. Let them through,” I shout, and he bows his head, his head almost hitting the ground. The streets look deserted, but every hundred meters, there’s a patrol. We drive into the compound, and I can see the beta waiting for us by the staircase.“How bad is it?” he asks as soon as Joshua gets out of the car.“Dark one claws into her ribs,” I explain, and he bows before me, as the rest of them do. “Get the Luna!” He orders and then takes her out of the car bef
Lucius’s Point of View‘I should have gone with them.’ I growled all the way here, thinking of what could have happened to Katrina right now.‘It wasn’t your fault if anyone is to blame. It’s the alpha king,’ Zane encouraged me. But it doesn’t matter.I should have protested and insisted on going with them. I felt something was wrong about all this, but I ignored it.I followed an order, and now it will cost me, Katrina. I hit the gas pedal, and when I saw the massacre on the road, I couldn’t help but stop to check on the dead bodies.Whitecoat soldiers and a few of our men were dead, but no sign of Katrina.Still, I wasn’t satisfied. I needed to see her, to know she was fine. I got in the car and drove away, heading to Snowpack. As I drove through the gate, security blocked the road.“Name and identification,” the man said to me, walking towards the car, and five guards stood on the wall, their guns pointed at me.“Lucius Grimmwolf,” I turned to the man. He walked closer to the door
>>>>>>Katrina’s point of view“Weapons?” The white coat guard asked me as I walked through the gate. I took off my glass and cap, looking at him.“Deputy Commander! Forgive me,” he bowed his head before me as I smiled weakly at him before making my way into the barracks.“Well, if it isn’t the royal whore” Bianca said with a grimace on her face as I closed my eyes, taking time to process everything.Just the person I wanted to see, but first, I needed the men who laid their hands on Bray. She was in a pair of black jeans with a back shirt and back combat boots.“And if it isn’t the scarred murderer,” I shot back, my attempt at throwing a jab at her failing because I hate exchanging words with women“What the hell did you just call me?”“I thought since we are calling each other by nicknames, I might use the new one,” I said with a controlled smile on my lips, but she threw a punch at me.Using her momentum, I grabbed her wrist and twisted her arm. “Careful, Bianca. We wouldn’t want t
Cassian’s point of view“Was that wise?” Ryan asked me, but I just kept on walking towards my office.‘What do you mean?” I asked as soon as I arrived at my office, pulling my tablet from the drawer.“I thought you wanted to win her over. Why would you—”“Because I have decided it’s no longer worth it. Can you arrange for me to meet with Sophia? Same place,” I added, checking on my emails.I knew better than anyone that it was a fight I was going to win. She was my cousin’s mate, and right now, it was for the best that I put some distance between us.The more time I spent with her, the more I realized I was willing to risk everything for her. That I was willing to make her mine by force. But yesterday, after Lucius left, I decided it was for the best that I stepped back.“You haven’t had Sophia in a year. You sure don’t want me to get her tested and—”“I want her. No one else”“I could—”“No! Too risky,” I blurted out, and he lowered his head, coming closer to my chair. ‘I don’t know
Katrina’s point of viewLast night I waited for Lucius to get in touch with me, but like I always, I was left with a promise of us talking and he was gone just like that. But I am glad I got to spend time with my new family.We had dinner, then Joshua suggested we watch a movie together but ended up having to drink and play poker because the movie he chose was fucking boring.We ended up going to bed this morning but because I have some scores to settle with Bianca I was already up but six and making breakfast and today because of drinking last night I decided instead of gym and protein shakes I would make them something for hangovers.I heard footsteps approaching, and by the sound of the dragging feet. I knew it was Joshua.“Do you ever sleep?” He groaned, coming into the kitchen and I smiled, mixing the eggs.‘Force of habit. Coffee?” I asked him, turning to grab some coffee for him and he nodded his head, rubbing his temples, settling on the barstool.I got some coffee for him jus
Katrina’s point of view“What’s going on? You cooked?” Bray asked, coming into the living room later in the evening. A bruise on his jaw and a broken lip.“Should I ask what happened?” I raise a brow, and he shakes his head, walking towards the skillet where I was making his steak.“Is it something you can deal with?”“Yes. I can.” He smiles weakly, but something tells me this is not something that will stop on its own.“I’m starting to attend training soon. So, you should be honest with me because If I find some asshole is—”“No. Don’t get involved!”‘” Bryan Stormborn!”“You don’t understand, Katrina,” he snaps, blinking back his tears as I look at Joshua, who walks into the room.“Bryan. You know I will always defend you.”“That’s the thing. I don’t want you to!” He snaps, storming out of the kitchen. My lips part to say something, but Joshua smiles back at me weakly before going after him.“Don’t worry, it’s not your fault.”“What’s happening?” I ask Becky, who walks into the room
Cassian’s point of viewMy heart thumps so hard. The only sound in the room is my heart, which is pounding so fucking hard and Lucius’s.It can’t be.She can’t be his mate.Not her.“How? You wouldn’t have known. She has—”“I can feel it. The first time was over ten years ago” he says as I lower my eyes looking at him. He is serious about this.Ten years ago.That’s when Katrina had that accident.“Wait. How did you know she was your mate if she was only thirteen?” I ask him, and he rubs his hands together, a sweat breaking on his forehead.“I had traveled to Silver Fox with Dad for an alpha’s meeting. You remember I was attacked back then and someone saved me?” he asked me.Of course, I remember. It caused a lot of issues because no one knew who saved him, except that it was a girl, and he never saw her again.“The reason I was in those woods was because I followed the scent. Zane was losing his mind. So, I followed until I found her.” He goes on to explain as I sink into the chair i
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