Katrina’s point of view“No,” Cassian says an hour later after I suggested the thing.“It’s the only way. Many of them expect you to be back in the capital. But we can use the opportunity. We can bring through inside and his ten men without anyone noticing,” I tried to explain to him.“Was this your idea?” he turns to Lucius, who chuckles, shaking his head. “I only told her to move the meeting here. She came up with the secret meeting,” He shrugs, folding his arms.“So, it was your idea?” Cassian questions Lucius, who tilts his head.“The secret meeting is my idea. Lucius had nothing to do with it. The place is a fortified building,” I insisted, and he laughed.“Six months with him and already you are breaking laws. Do you know what you are suggesting?”“I have been breaking rules for longer than you realize, but that’s not the point. Someone knew Lucius didn’t travel with us. The dark ones knew everything about the trip. It’s not a coincidence that they attacked the decoy first,” I r
Katrina’s point of view“What are we, Katrina?” he asks me as I swallow hard, staring into his eyes. I don’t have an answer for him.Sage screams for me to say something, but it’s like I just lost my ability to speak. What do I say to a man asking me, What are we?We have had sex, gone on a date, and now I am asking him to stay in my room“I don’t know Lucius.” I try to move away from him because if I stay another second in his arms, my mouth will be all over his.For the last few weeks, all I have done is work hard to stay away from him. Trying to stay away from him, but it’s a mission I can confidently say I have failed. I keep finding myself wanting to see him.He’s the first person I look for in a room. The man I want to wake up to every morning, a text or missed call. Not having to mask his scent every time.I bit my lower lip, thinking of what to say as I lowered my eyes to his chest. He pinches my chin, making me look up at him> “Don’t shy away from me, Kat. Never look away fr
Lucius’s point of view“Still, I see how you look at him. It’s love,” the kid laughs, and Kat joins him. I take a step out of the house and walk towards them.“I mean, look at the Alpha King. Perfect for you. But—”Alpha King? Are they talking about the alpha king? “But what?” I asked, walking into the room. Is this what’s been happening? They laugh behind my back? Does she love Cassian?“You know what, don’t answer that. I have heard enough”“Lucius,” she whispers, her heart racing as she looks at the kid and then back at me. ”Commander,” Bryan says, about to explain, but she holds out her hand, pulling him back.“Go Inside. And get to find Agatha to mend your bruise.” She says to the kid, who curtly bows before walking away, and I can’t help but laugh. My chest tightens as she walks closer to me.“Cassian wants you inside,” I turn on my heel“Lucius, wait!” she shouts before I can walk away. ‘Please’I lift my eyes to the sky, counting to three so that I can calm Zane down. He is f
Lucius’s point of viewNo. I can’t do that to her. She thinks I am waiting for my mate, and I want her to experience the feeling of finding your mate.I feel like I am losing my mind. All I want to be is with her, but it seems between the two of us. She comes back to her senses and pushes me away, both out of breath. “I have to go.”“Don’t go. Stay with me a little longer," I whisper to her, and she shakes her head. Her hand cups my face as I inhale sharply, looking into her eyes.“Kat.”“I have never loved Cassian. Maybe a crush when I was young. But never…” She looks up at me, my eyes meeting hers.“I don’t know what this is between us, Lucius.” She whispers, her eyes roaming all over my face.She closes her eyes, inhaling sharply before looking at me. “I’m scared, Lucius.” She whispers to me.Her eyes welling up as she looks at me, and she whimpers looking away from me. “Hey. What’s wrong? Tell me what’s wrong” I pinch her chin, making her turn to me.“What if I am never enough? Wh
Katrina’s point of viewMy palms are getting sweaty. Every step I take toward the bunker reminds me that this idea is the most stupid thing I have ever come up with.The air feels heavy around us, and there’s a stench in it, but I don’t have to explain it because rogues carry that with them everywhere they go.“You and Lucius seem close,” Cassian starts. I don’t know whether he genuinely wants to have a conversation or whether he is trying to distract me.“It’s not—”“Don’t lie to me, Katrina. You know I can see through your lies.” He continues walking as I pull my guns. I need to make sure everything is in place.I know which way to turn, or where to take Cassian if we are trapped. But he has trusted me with his life, so the least I could do was tell him the truth.“It’s complicated. I know it’s not advice but I assure you it does not affect our work” I am saying it trying to convince him but really, it’s just me trying to convince myself that this is fine.So, I could get to be with
Lucius’s Point of View“Alpha Prince,” Cassian calls, but Zane is stirring, and it takes everything in me to calm him down. He wants to kill someone, hurt someone.“Umm… Gentlemen, as much as this is something sensitive to talk about. We are standing in the open with Rogue lurking. Can we get back to the pack first?” Katrina steps forward as I snap my head towards her. She fucking knew. That’s why she insisted I should not come with them here.“Did you know?”“I don’t know what you are talking about, but right now you are risking his life every second that passes,” she says, and I want to laugh.She cares more about his safety than my feelings.‘Lucius, Please. Can we do this once we are back home?’ She tries to use the link, but I block her out, making my way towards Cassian. I was fucking clear about this shit and not letting him control my life.“I am doing what’s best for my people. Do you think I fucking care about your little feelings? You are a prince! You should know better. D
Katrina’s Point of ViewA year. An entire year. I have dreamt of this moment for one year. The moment I would finally get to live my dream.The man I love is coming back home. Coming back to me.I decided that it was time for us to finally become true mates and that there would be no more secrets.Growing up, I always thought that all werewolves could do what my wolf could do, but then I realised that wasn't the case.‘We are special’ Sage echoedI'm going to tell him!I had them prepare all his favourite food because I’m sure he didn’t have them when he was away.After checking everything in the kitchen, I made my way to my bedroom. I had asked some people to pick him up from the airport since he was arriving in an hour; I needed to get everything ready.I quickly took a shower. After I was done, I changed into a light blue, silky, floor-length dress and some sandals.I placed my hand on my marking spot as I smiled at myself” I promise when I come back to put my mark here. Oh, I’m go
Katrina’s point of viewMy mate Xavier and his beautiful Gamma Bianca are laughing and eating like they’re on a first date. But the joke is on me…It was like hot wax was being poured into my ears just hearing how happy he was with her. He kisses her neck, whispering into her ears and I try so much not to listen to it.He said “This is my future Luna, Bianca from the Black Fang”He introduced her as she bowed her head before Mrs. Blackwood, who beamed with a smile as she placed her hand on Bianca’s shoulder.Xavier pulled her closer to him, his arm around her waist as he told his mother how she saved him and how she fought so bravely during the battles they both went to.She had a pixie cut, with plumped-up lips and high cheekbones. She wore baggy jeans with a crop top and high-heeled boots.I watched him as he kissed her temples so gently, unable to keep his hands away from her.He didn’t have any shame.Mrs Blackwood looked me up like I was some bad omen who just took away her happin
Lucius’s Point of View“Alpha Prince,” Cassian calls, but Zane is stirring, and it takes everything in me to calm him down. He wants to kill someone, hurt someone.“Umm… Gentlemen, as much as this is something sensitive to talk about. We are standing in the open with Rogue lurking. Can we get back to the pack first?” Katrina steps forward as I snap my head towards her. She fucking knew. That’s why she insisted I should not come with them here.“Did you know?”“I don’t know what you are talking about, but right now you are risking his life every second that passes,” she says, and I want to laugh.She cares more about his safety than my feelings.‘Lucius, Please. Can we do this once we are back home?’ She tries to use the link, but I block her out, making my way towards Cassian. I was fucking clear about this shit and not letting him control my life.“I am doing what’s best for my people. Do you think I fucking care about your little feelings? You are a prince! You should know better. D
Katrina’s point of viewMy palms are getting sweaty. Every step I take toward the bunker reminds me that this idea is the most stupid thing I have ever come up with.The air feels heavy around us, and there’s a stench in it, but I don’t have to explain it because rogues carry that with them everywhere they go.“You and Lucius seem close,” Cassian starts. I don’t know whether he genuinely wants to have a conversation or whether he is trying to distract me.“It’s not—”“Don’t lie to me, Katrina. You know I can see through your lies.” He continues walking as I pull my guns. I need to make sure everything is in place.I know which way to turn, or where to take Cassian if we are trapped. But he has trusted me with his life, so the least I could do was tell him the truth.“It’s complicated. I know it’s not advice but I assure you it does not affect our work” I am saying it trying to convince him but really, it’s just me trying to convince myself that this is fine.So, I could get to be with
Lucius’s point of viewNo. I can’t do that to her. She thinks I am waiting for my mate, and I want her to experience the feeling of finding your mate.I feel like I am losing my mind. All I want to be is with her, but it seems between the two of us. She comes back to her senses and pushes me away, both out of breath. “I have to go.”“Don’t go. Stay with me a little longer," I whisper to her, and she shakes her head. Her hand cups my face as I inhale sharply, looking into her eyes.“Kat.”“I have never loved Cassian. Maybe a crush when I was young. But never…” She looks up at me, my eyes meeting hers.“I don’t know what this is between us, Lucius.” She whispers, her eyes roaming all over my face.She closes her eyes, inhaling sharply before looking at me. “I’m scared, Lucius.” She whispers to me.Her eyes welling up as she looks at me, and she whimpers looking away from me. “Hey. What’s wrong? Tell me what’s wrong” I pinch her chin, making her turn to me.“What if I am never enough? Wh
Lucius’s point of view“Still, I see how you look at him. It’s love,” the kid laughs, and Kat joins him. I take a step out of the house and walk towards them.“I mean, look at the Alpha King. Perfect for you. But—”Alpha King? Are they talking about the alpha king? “But what?” I asked, walking into the room. Is this what’s been happening? They laugh behind my back? Does she love Cassian?“You know what, don’t answer that. I have heard enough”“Lucius,” she whispers, her heart racing as she looks at the kid and then back at me. ”Commander,” Bryan says, about to explain, but she holds out her hand, pulling him back.“Go Inside. And get to find Agatha to mend your bruise.” She says to the kid, who curtly bows before walking away, and I can’t help but laugh. My chest tightens as she walks closer to me.“Cassian wants you inside,” I turn on my heel“Lucius, wait!” she shouts before I can walk away. ‘Please’I lift my eyes to the sky, counting to three so that I can calm Zane down. He is f
Katrina’s point of view“What are we, Katrina?” he asks me as I swallow hard, staring into his eyes. I don’t have an answer for him.Sage screams for me to say something, but it’s like I just lost my ability to speak. What do I say to a man asking me, What are we?We have had sex, gone on a date, and now I am asking him to stay in my room“I don’t know Lucius.” I try to move away from him because if I stay another second in his arms, my mouth will be all over his.For the last few weeks, all I have done is work hard to stay away from him. Trying to stay away from him, but it’s a mission I can confidently say I have failed. I keep finding myself wanting to see him.He’s the first person I look for in a room. The man I want to wake up to every morning, a text or missed call. Not having to mask his scent every time.I bit my lower lip, thinking of what to say as I lowered my eyes to his chest. He pinches my chin, making me look up at him> “Don’t shy away from me, Kat. Never look away fr
Katrina’s point of view“No,” Cassian says an hour later after I suggested the thing.“It’s the only way. Many of them expect you to be back in the capital. But we can use the opportunity. We can bring through inside and his ten men without anyone noticing,” I tried to explain to him.“Was this your idea?” he turns to Lucius, who chuckles, shaking his head. “I only told her to move the meeting here. She came up with the secret meeting,” He shrugs, folding his arms.“So, it was your idea?” Cassian questions Lucius, who tilts his head.“The secret meeting is my idea. Lucius had nothing to do with it. The place is a fortified building,” I insisted, and he laughed.“Six months with him and already you are breaking laws. Do you know what you are suggesting?”“I have been breaking rules for longer than you realize, but that’s not the point. Someone knew Lucius didn’t travel with us. The dark ones knew everything about the trip. It’s not a coincidence that they attacked the decoy first,” I r
Lucius’s point of view“Girlfriend?” she asks, and I pull her in a hug, letting out a breath I didn’t even realize I was holding.“I was scared, Kat. I was so scared that something happened to you, and it’s the only thing, ” I whisper to her, pulling her closer to me, hugging her tightly.“I didn’t do anything with Cassian. I swear, Lucius,” she whispers to me, her breath shaky as I pull away from her.“I know Kitten. I know you didn’t” I whisper to her, cupping her face as she looks at me searching my face if I was lying.“What happened? Why are you on this bed instead of him?” I ask her and she chuckles.“You said guard him with your life. I did that,” she says, and I lower my head. I shouldn’t have asked her to. That was stupid on my side.“Plus, I know you hate the idea of taking over from him.”I can’t help but laugh as she cups my face. “How did you know about Alpha Wayne?” she asks me as I get on the bed.“Want to freshen up first?”“No. I would like to know how you found out.”
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
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