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 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
Katrina’s point of view “Surrogacy? You are asking me to have your children for you?” I asked a bitter taste in my mouth just asking those questions.I feel nauseous just thinking about what Xavier was subjecting me to.Xavier gently stroked Bianca’s face while reassuring her that everything was fine. ”it’s okay, baby. I got this”Is this what a mate bond does to someone? Do they lose their mind?I was once the woman he made those promises to. Those whispers. And now he was asking me to be his surrogate?“If you want your child, I can have a son or daughter with you. But after that, I won’t touch you.” He remarked, turning to look at me as I closed my eyes, chuckling softly.How does he expect me to sleep with him when he has been with her? How does that even make sense?I clench my fists trying to calm myself down when I turn to BiancaI asked Bianca “Do you agree with that?”“I’m not jealous, the one who is not loved is the most pitiful. Xavier and I are just looking out for you. If
Katrina’s Point of View “How dare you disobey and hurt your alpha for an omega?” Mrs Blackwood pretends to pass out from anger, holding her temples.I almost roll my eyes. She can be such a drama queen seriously.“Get Pack, Doctor Andrea over here!” Xavier panicked, rushing to his mother’s while she pretended to be struggling to breathe.“Mother, you’d better get some rest. After all, Doctor Andrea is almost finished with the medication he prescribed for you. The Doctor won’t be coming back again.” I murmur, leaning in as I help Thelma to her feet.“Katrina, how dare you stop a doctor from coming to treat my mother? You miscreant bitch!” Xavier spat, his eyes flickering.“Alpha Xavier, it was Doctor Andrea himself who resigned. He felt that treating people with disgusting ethics would be a stain on his professional reputation.” I smirked, doing back the urge to burst out laughing at the scene unfolding before me. He thought people would stay?I helped Thelma up and was about to leave
Katrina’s Point of ViewI had just returned home after my meeting with the alpha king. I can only imagine what is waiting for me.Xavier kicked open my room with a snarl. “You went to see Alpha King? You went to beg him to revoke Bianca’s Luna ceremony, didn’t you?”I can’t believe the only thing he’s worried about is his mistress’s ceremony, when there are other things he should be worried about.I looked at the outraged man very calmly, denying it. “I did not.” My voice is monotone.There was no point in denying it, since it seemed he already knew what happened. Soon he would see the alpha king in this pack.Xavier snarled low, “Liar! You said you were going to REJECT me while you were trying to keep me from being with Bianca behind my back, hypocrite!”It seems that I never really knew this man. I almost want to bust out laughing at how dramatic he is.I fold my arms, staring him down as he clenches his fists on his sides, approaching where I was standing, his teeth seething as he c
Xavier asked me in shock, “You can fight?”He seemed like he had seen a ghost before him, his eyes staring me down. He growled, his eyes flickering different colours.I stared at the huge grey wolf in front of me and said, “Not really, better than you though.” the corner of my lips turned up into a smile.Xavier was enraged and growled, ‘I am your Alpha, you must obey me,’ and pounced on me.I used my fastest speed to kick him in his gut, forcing him back into human form as he slid on the floor.Everyone looked at me in shock, their mouths open like they had seen a ghost, and he staggers, as he holds his ribs.I take my time fixing my dress.“What are you?” I heard someone murmur in the crowd.My lawyer said, “Katrina’s last name is Snow, and the Snow Pack has always been known for their warriors.”A sense of pride in his voice when he says that. I take my time staring at my nails.Xavier stood up and rushed towards me. “If you are so capable, why didn’t you say so?” His eyes flickered
Katrina’s point of view“Snow pack’s Alpha Patrick was a great hero. The male members of the Snow family all died defending our borders, leaving only Katrina Snow, their only surviving daughter. Therefore, the responsibility and authority to rebuild the Snow Pack rests with Katrina, and the mate she chooses can take over as Snow Pack’s newest Alpha.” He says, his eyes roaming around the room.I can feel my chest pounding as fast as I look at him. I have never looked forward to something like the way I was looking forward to this verdict.“Please let it be a verdict freeing me,” I prayed inwardlyI broke down in tears, Father, Brother, I will rebuild Snow Pack. Whenever I think of what my family had to go through, I can’t help but break down in tears.My mother-in-law muttered, “If there is no rejection, then wouldn’t it be logical for Xavier to merge Snow Pack and become the Alpha of both packs?”She interrupted before he could even finish giving his ruling.Goddess, this woman! She ju
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