Katrina’s Point of View“What? You can’t…” I lift my gaze to him, but his standing so close that if I just move an inch closer, my lips might touch his.My heart races as I close my eyes. ‘Sage, please save me’ I link to her hoping she can do that little trick she does with slowing down my heart rate.I clear my throat, trying to move away from him, and he takes a step back and then another step. “ Not only do we have a mole among us but a traitor” He swallows, my eyes roam around when I catch Bianca watching us with Xavier.‘Well, your mate looks pissed’ Sage remarks,Xavier has his fists clenched, his eyes darkening as he stares me down. “I should go,” I say to Lucius as he grabs my hand before I can leave.My eyes go to our hands. I feel shivers down my spine.My hand in his feels so small.“We need to find a way how to deal with this. No one can know” He whispers as I nod my head before taking my hand from him.“We have spectators,” I whisper,“I know” his lips turn up into a sm
Katrina’s Point of ViewI stood there, looking at the dead wolf on the ground.“Katrina. Are you okay?” Beta Ryan rushed towards me, holding me by my shoulders.“Katrina?’ He shook my shoulders, and I lifted my gaze looking at him. I can’t believe what I just saw.I know Lucius was attacked by one just a few days ago and now it was in my room.“I am fine” I shook my head, staring at the dark one as I made my way towards the wolf, squatting before him.‘Are you thinking what I am thinking?’ Sage asked me as I pursed my lips together.‘Seems like he was looking for something in my room. They knew we had a party. That’s why he could get this far,’ I linked to Sage.‘Well, we need to tell Lucius’She suggested.I sighed heavily, shaking my head. I needed to find out why he was.“What the fuck?” A voice came as Ryan and I both met the gaze of Noah.Shit.That’s a problem.“What the hell happened here?” he asked, coming closer.His eyes looked at the dark one before looking at me. “We nee
Lucius’s point of viewShe spent the night with Bolton.Fuck!I tried to look for her last night, but she wasn’t anywhere near the party. No wonder I couldn’t find him as well.“Are we okay?” Noah asked, walking into my tent as I wrapped a bandage around my knuckles.“What do you think?” I asked him, staring into the mirror. “There’s something you need to know.”“If it’s about Katrina, I am not interested” I turned, and grabbed my black jacket about to walk away but he blocked my way.“It’s pretty much about Katrina. So why don’t you follow me?” He asks,I have no business listening to what he has to say about her. It’s like every time I take a step towards her, she takes two steps towards Bolton.And that fucker was using her with Cassian, but I can’t do anything about it because she chose this path.“For fuck’s sake, will you stop acting like a fucking child and follow me?” He growled. I raise a brow, but before I say anything, he is leading the way out of the tent. I follow him beh
Katrina’s Point of ViewI stood by, watching him as everyone gave their briefings about the last three days, but there was no mention of the attack last night on me.It was like everything was moving so fast. From the attacks in Silver Ridge to the one Bianca is about to lead.“Deputy Commander? How many men can you spare?” Lucius suddenly asked me, bringing me back from my train of thought. “Well, we can give her fifty men. Considering we are also dealing with evacuating Civilians” I say to him as he pauses, bringing his hand to his jaw, gently stroking it.“Evacuating? I thought that it was ensuring their safety. Where will we take over five hundred civilians?” Bianca asked, “And what makes you think they will not turn on us once we attack their pack?” “Because they are hostages.” I retorted, and she chuckled dryly, shaking her head.“People form bonds. Do you think they will just stand and watch you kill the people who have been their families?”“What would you rather do, Captain?
Katrina’s Point of ViewRogue King sent his strongest subordinate, Gamma Suri, to the Crescent Pack to fight us. “Rumour has it that Gamma Suri is said to be the future mate of Alpha King’s son and that she wants to avenge her fiancé.”‘So, we don’t know if she is his daughter-in-law?” I asked him to wonder if this was all about revenge for her or the fact that she is one of the strongest women out there who is just bloodthirsty.“Can’t tell. But the Rogue King trusts her even to let her lead his armies” He explains to me as I pursed my lips nodding my head. If it’s revenge, she seeks then surely, she will stop at nothing.My father fought her father, and I have seen her fight before. This was not looking good for us. We were screwed.“If really Alpha Bruno is dead, then...” I paused, looking into his eyes, as he stepped back, putting his hands in his pockets. “This forces the Alpha King to send reinforcements. In this case, Bianca and Xavier, who have just been rewarded, will become
Xavier’s point of view“Hey baby,” I said to Bianca who was busy getting ready. She sighs, grabbing her bag and things about to turn away.“Baby please” I plead with her, trying to stop her before she walks away. She is still furious about the fact that Katrina is the Deputy commander.“What do you want, Xavier? You got what you wanted, didn’t you?” She snapped as I swallowed hard. How could she think that I wanted her to lose to Katrina?“You think I don’t see how you look at her? Or how you looked at her during my challenge? I am not fucking blind, Xavi,” she said to me, grabbing her coat as I stand in front of her.“You know that’s not true. I chose you and will always choose you over her,” I tried to convince her, but I was just trying to convince myself.If only I had waited longer. Katrina would have shown her true self to me. And I would have been with her.“Really? Then why did you get upset last night when she was with Lucius?” She asks me.I freeze. I don’t know why I got fu
Katrina’s point of view“So, what does everyone think?” I ask, my hand in my pocket, as I look at the more than fifty men in the command centre getting instructions about the attack.We are finally going to war. I am nervous. I have always done this with Dad, but this was different. I was leading these men, and their lives were my responsibility.Joshua gives me an affirmative nod. When he came back two days ago, he told me about How Bianca wasn’t willing to let the Civilians go despite some of them being slaves.I catch Xavier walking into the room, and I do a once-over before shifting my attention back to the leaders.“Five hundred white-coat soldiers. Half of them will attack and half will defend. Gerald, you and your men will be stationed here. You will only attack once Josh gives the signal.” I said to Gerald, who nodded his he.Xavier just stared at me, as if he was getting to know me all over again. His gaze piercing as I walk around, pointing to the map behind me.“Alpha Xavie
Xavier’s point of viewBianca.I froze, looking at her as I let go of Katrina, who glanced at me“Katrina Snow, what are you doing with my husband?” She fumed as Katrina moved past her, But Bianca blocked her way again. “What the hell is going on?” She asked, “I knew it! I knew that eventually, I would find this” Katrina rolled her eyes at me and said, “Your wife, you explain it yourself.” And turned her head and left.Bianca tried to catch up with her, “Katrina, how dare you try to seduce my husband — “Coming out of the tent everyone turned to look at us.“Katrina! I am fucking talking to you!” Bianca growled, trying to go after Katrina, but I grabbed her hand, dragging her back to me.“What’s wrong with you? We’re attacking the border tomorrow, and I was discussing strategy with her!” I snapped.“I am fucking tired of this shit!” I fumed.“Really? I find you holding her and you tell me you are tired? What the fuck, Xavier?”“I was fucking discussing strategy with her. Nothing fucki
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
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“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 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“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
Lucius’s Point of View“Why do you insist on this girl? Lucius, you can do better than a divorced Luna,” my mother remarked while I made breakfast for Katrina.How could she understand that Katrina was the one for me? And now that I know she’s mine, I am never letting her go.“And this marriage that Cassian is organizing for you. It’s good for you to get in his good graces,” she went on.“I don’t want to be in his good graces. For fuck’s sake, can we drop this? Katrina will wake up any minute, and I don’t want her to hear you saying such things,” I said, beating the eggs.“That girl? This marriage, once sealed, could save you from being killed by Cassian. Please, Lucius, think about it.” She pleaded, but she was just wasting her breath because my mind was already setup.“I am with Katrina now. And I'm not getting into an arranged marriage,” I snapped,“I can’t believe you want to settle for that girl!”“Mum, please keep your voice down. As I told you, I am not marrying anyone but my m
Katrina’s point of view If someone told me that five months after meeting Lucius, the only thing I would want was his touch every time, I would have called their bluff. But here I am, being carried into his penthouse downtown. My lips devour his lips as he leads me to his bedroom. I frantically try to pull off his jacket, his hands around my waist, while the other one buries itself in my hair, and my legs are wrapped around his waist. Burying my head in his neck, I nibble on his skin. “ You look so beautiful that I want to keep you all to myself” he whispers, kissing me gently like I was a fragile thing that would break if not careful. I bury my fingers in his hair and let his lips devour me like a fire of desire. He lowers me on the bed and spreads my legs as she climbs on top of me, his kisses trailing from my lips to my jaw and then neck. He pulls away briefly, staring into my eyes, “Katrina” “No. Don’t do this, Lucius.” I say, placing a finger on his lips. I am not some vu
Lucius’s point of view“This is beautiful.” She finally says, looking around, a smile on her face.The ambience of the restaurant is warm and cozy. From the low lights that surround the room to the tables, which are covered in creamy clothes and candles on each table.I place my hand on her lower back, and the warmth under my hand makes my heart race. I need to calm the fuck down.. In the corner, a woman is singing some songs. I take my time to look around for any security risks.I have gone on dates that my mum has organized with women from high-ranking packs, but no one has ever made me this nervous and wants everything to be perfect.I let go of her back, pulling a chair for her, and she offers me a smile and then mutters, “Thank you” I walk to the other side and sit down opposite herThe waiter comes and offers us menus with a bottle of wine that I ordered earlier, when I asked Justin to reserve for us when I made my reservation.I take my time to study the menu, and she turns t
Lucius’s point of viewI am running late. My phone battery is dead. I forgot to charge it.Fuck.Why did this have to happen today? I checked my wristwatch, and it was half past six. The fucking meeting keeps on going on and on.As Cassian went on about security, my mind kept drifting to Katrina. The thought of her waiting for me made my heart ache.Why did I agree to this meeting? Katrina deserves better. I should be there with her, not stuck here.“Good. Lucius, anything to add?” he asks me, and I shake my head.The asshole acts like he knew I am going on a date with Katrina and trying to stop me. It took everything in me to ask her out despite the circumstances, and on our first date. I am late.What does that make me?‘A man trying his best to juggle so many balls,’ Zane growls‘Yes. But Katrina should come first above everything else. She shouldn’t even be among the balls I am juggling,’ I growl as I tilt my head while they discuss finance.With every passing minute, I felt the w