CatrinaI couldn't remember the last time I felt so damn terrified until all my senses were frozen and the only thing I could control were my eyes. It didn't do anything. I had to run, I had to run from this jerk, this monster who would soon become the Lycan king and one of the most respected figures in Dakota along with the other Alphas."...why bother with such a useless weakling... What good is my brother? He already has a mate, so if you still want to be with him, you will be nothing but his whore." I felt shivers all over my body the moment Damien's hand glided up my spine, down my neck, and gently touched my cheek. I felt sick; he said it as if he didn't have a mate. His mate is waiting in the hall, his mate who will also become his queen someday, and now here he is saying such disgusting things to other females.I flinched. I had good momentum to break away from his grip right then and there, but damn. He was so fast and strong as hell. He grabbed my wrist and then held both o
Catrina.Power? What power? I do remember begging the moon goddess to help me right before Damien did that gross thing to me. But what Zeke is referring to, I was sure I don't have that kind of power that could injure someone as strong as Damien, a royal lycan. Yes, I have this blessing. But my blessing is for healing, never for hurting someone. But from what Zeke said about how Damien's condition was when the crowds showed up and pulled him away from me, I have enough power to give him a good beating, just like a powerful Alpha would. "I already warned you. I made it crystal clear that once you leave the manor, you'll never be safe." Carlo hissed. I saw his canines elongating and his eyes transforming into a silvery hue, yet he managed to maintain his composure. Damn, that must hurt so bad. "But you disregarded my ban and still showed up at this damn place." He's coming towards me, his hand reaching out.I can't help but immediately close my eyes.I waited for his strong hand to co
CatrinaThe Alpha is so tall that he practically stands as tall as Carlo. He was giving me this intense stare, as if I possessed something he had been longing for his whole life. It reminded me of that unsettling moment with Damien when he tried to assert his control over me. I didn't like him, and neither did my wolf. I was so scared that I couldn't even step out of where I stood, let alone respond to what he said. Carlo glanced at me, and I could see the worry flicker in his eyes amidst the anger. I noticed his head subtly shaking. He didn't want me to tell the truth about how I ended up in his pack when I wasn't even one of his pack members. I knew there was this rumor going around that the Alpha of the Blackthorn pack had a pup with his mate, whom he rejected four years ago. The rumors have been floating around in the background, and I'm pretty sure everyone in Dakota assumes that his mate is either dead or has left because no one knows who she is.It's really painful to think
Catrina.To bid farewell? I bit my lips, Hearing those words suddenly made me feel so unsettled, and I didn't dare see how it made Carlo feel. He had made it clear that he wouldn't allow me to leave. And he wouldn't let anyone else take me from him, not even my former packmate Alpha Isadora.Right before Isadora could utter another word, I cut her off. She had never witnessed Carlo's rage, and I was confident she would never want to. "Catrina-" "You know what? It's been so long since we last saw each other. I want to have a private conversation with you-""But-""We'll catch up on this later." I looked around at the crowd, silently hoping that someone would have my back. "She's right, it's getting late. We're still waiting, in case there's another attack. We should ensure her safety until we figure out what to do next." An alpha said his hair is white, and I'm sure he leads a pack as prominent as the Blackthorn pack for being able to say that.When Carlo didn't object, I gave him a
CatrinaZeke clenched his jaw, and I could tell that I had upset him by refusing his offer to help me. But I can't keep putting him in a bind just to get me out of the problem I created; he has helped me a lot all this time. I looked at him, and honestly, I never thought that no matter what's happening around us, I think our relationship remains unchanged from the day we first met. I'm not sure if he sees me as a friend too, but I hope he does. I smiled, noticing Zeke's pupils widen, but he stayed silent. There's no chance he's going to put himself in a bind just to help me when he hasn't resolved his issues yet. Did he think I didn't know how he just fought with Carlo a moment ago?"I won't die; that's enough. And you," I put my hand on his chest. "Stay away from this matter. I'm dealing with the high council now, and I heard they won't hesitate to punish anyone who interferes.."Zeke grabbed my hand and held onto it. He looked at her with a softer expression. "Hey, is that what w
CarloThere wasn't another attack last night, but the initial one still deeply affected all the guests. Everyone has returned to their packs, even though they're scared that the monsters might strike once more. I made sure to let them know that it ends here and that they don't have to take the fear they experienced back home with them. It pissed me off to see how a ball that was supposed to be a fun event turned into a never-ending nightmare. Even though everyone had left, I asked a few Alphas to stick around. We had so much to discuss about the attack and what went down yesterday.I had a splitting headache when Jonah told me to say something about what my warriors had found about the pattern of this attack. I remember we tracked down their nest in the woods of the Rivermoon Pack back then and confirmed their numbers were drastically reduced.These creatures shouldn't be popping up and infiltrating the downtown area anymore. Something went haywire. Did we overlook something initial
CarloAs soon as everyone in the room heard the statement that came out of my mouth, a wave of disapproval spread across their faces. Their brows furrowed and their lips turned downward, clearly showing their dissatisfaction with what I said. The alphas’ frowns were so intense, especially with the judgmental stares, that it created a strong disapproving vibe in the room. As I looked around, I couldn't help but notice Sheerin, Alpha Nox's daughter. She let out a sudden gasp, causing her to get up from her seat. Then she cautiously approached her dad and held onto his arm. I couldn't help but notice the expression she gave me—feeling a whirlwind of emotions, a combination of hurt and shock. I recall that Alpha Nox was the one who sent the most offers. He was keen on having me bring his daughter as my partner to every ball. He had been doing it ever since the girl had her first shift. And he got so mad when I rejected all of his offers. I look at his daughter; she's twenty now, and she
Catrina"I need to talk to my Alpha, Isadora from the Bluemoon Pack," I asked the guards for the fourth time this morning. But they just ghosted me and acted like they were deaf after serving me breakfast.They promised I could chat with Isadora yesterday, but nobody came to my room after Zeke left, even though it was already morning. Not Isadora, not Carlo. The alphas were having a meeting this morning to figure out what to do with me. Isadora was also at the meeting, so it means she'll be facing Carlo directly.I just hope she doesn't say anything that could upset him and he doesn't lose control. He's already mad about what went down last night, and on top of that, dealing with the groyals attacking the ball. And now there's this whole situation with me..."Please understand that for now you are not allowed to talk to any Alpha to avoid any kind of fraud. Get it, or we'll have to silence you forcefully." said a guard as he entered my room, and he walked right up to me.I narrowed m
Carlo.I inhaled from my cigarette, watching the smoke float into the air. I've been attempting to rid myself of this anger that's been consuming me, but unfortunately, my efforts have been in vain. All of Zeke's words, his act of betrayal, and the secrets he kept—I never expected him to do something like this.I would have killed him yesterday if Catrina's screams hadn't alerted the others to come. It took Jonah, Alex, and two other warriors to separate me from Zeke.I had already injured Zeke when they finally succeeded in separating us. As blood trickled from the deep gash I inflicted on his neck, dangerously close to his veins, I almost killed him..."Let me kill him," I growled, giving a warning that if they interfered, I might not hesitate to kill them too."What happened? Alpha, we didn't mean to interrupt or interfere, but...you could have killed him!""Just let it be. He deserved it," I answered.My gaze was sharp at Zeke. He didn't say anything. Of course, he had no explanat
Catrina."Is everything alright? I saw two wolves jump to you from the direction of the forest." Zeke and Carissa hurriedly approached us, catching our attention. "Yes. There's nothing to worry about." Carlo answered. "They're just rogues and their pups around here, but Catrina senses that the female is pregnant. So, it seems like we'll be welcoming a new member to our pack soon." Carlo's sentence brought a comforting feeling to my chest, as he genuinely considered my suggestion, which I truly appreciated.'Thank you so much,' I smiled and said through our link.'Anything for you.'Carissa grinned, mirroring Zeke's proud expression. He turned to me and exclaimed, "Cat, you're a true Luna that any pack would be lucky to have! Not only are you powerful, but your attention to detail like this will provide them with a feeling of safety.""Thanks, that was so kind," I said to him.I noticed Zeke and Carlo exchange glances, and I realized that they were communicating through the link. Ze
CatrinaI sensed Carlo's presence in the dining room without even glancing at the door, as his intoxicating smell wafted towards me. I immediately rushed towards him, and he pulled me closer by my waist. We kissed, savoring the moment without any sense of urgency. The way he kisses me and expresses his emotions always brings me so much joy and makes me feel incredibly loved. He didn't just kiss me when he wanted sex."The food is ready..." Mathilda announced, capturing the attention of the men.There are also some warriors, Carlo's closest confidant, who brought along their mate. Fortunately, we prepared a generous amount of food, so it seems we'll be able to enjoy a delightful meal this morning. "Come one, come on.""I'm already so peckish," Jonah murmured.Carlo invited the others to take a seat. They promptly made their way to the dining table and began helping themselves to the delicious spread of food."Invite Edna to join too." Carlo said to an Omega, then asked me, "Is Lacie aw
Catrina.Three days later...After freshening up and changing my outfit, I made my way to the kitchen, drawn by the joyful sounds of laughter and conversation. Today was a vibrant morning, with the sun shining brightly. From the open window, the air carried the delightful fragrance of flowers from the garden and the mouthwatering aroma of cooking from the stove.Carissa stood next to the stove and seemed to be stirring something in a pot. It must be a soup—a flavorful and aromatic soup that is full of richness..."I already have a feeling it will be really good." I walked over.Edna looks after Lacie in the living room. Morea glanced at the oven, noticing the cake batter she had recently placed inside. It seemed she had planned to bake a cake this morning. Meanwhile, Mathilda set up multiple utensils and placed them neatly on the dining table."Let me help," I offered, retrieving a sleek bowl from the cupboard and placing it on the dining table."Didn't I mention that you could come
ZekeThat's how it all unfolded, like in a whirlwind. I took a few steps back. As I shifted back into my human self, my mouth was moist, and the metallic tang of blood remained. I'm feeling queasy. I shifted my gaze elsewhere, avoiding the sight of what I had just done.Celeste remained still. Indeed, I have just ended her life.Catrina sprinted towards me, her voice lost in the wind as she appeared before me in an instant. She violently shook my shoulder and said, "Zeke! You hear me?"Carlo came closer. His face was filled with so much emotion that I couldn't explain what it was, but it was clear that there was anger. He ordered me not to kill Celeste because we promised her death in front of all Dakota.But I didn't listen to what he ordered. So it's understandable that he's angry. Carlo assisted Catrina in getting to her feet. I saw how she was shocked and shaking, and I felt guilty. Alex, Jonah, and the others are showing similar expressions.They looked like they couldn't believ
Catrina After providing Luna and her puppies with some comforting words and assuring them that we would soon locate Celeste and ensure her safety, I made my way back to Carlo. The Lunas and pups have been returned to their respective packs, while the Alphas remain here. They had a meeting at the manor, and afterward, the tasks were divided. To ensure that we would find her as soon as possible, they dispersed to every corner of Dakota until she was discovered. When I came back and make my way to the meeting room only Damien remained. He and Carlo appeared to be engaged in a heated discussion until the entire room was enveloped by their intense aura. "Your mate freed that witch; now I want to hear what you will do to account for this?" Damien growled; his face looked annoyed and angry when Carlo said that Amora was his mate. "I've rejected her; she's no longer my mate. But I'll make sure to kill her as soon as I find her." "Regardless of whether she is your mate or not, you are w
Celeste"Is something wrong?"Amora's voice made me turn to her. I just shook my head. She's come this far; she must have had a hard time getting past all of the guards and security that Carlo set. To finally be able to free myself from the prison that locked me up, so I wouldn't worry about her just because of this silly little thought.But somehow it was hard not to look back when I could feel Zeke approaching.'Just keep moving. If he finds out you escaped, what will he take other than ending your life?' I reminded myself to take a step forward and face the facts.Just like Carlo Zeke, he wouldn't forgive me if he found out I escaped, especially what I did to him. I've betrayed him so badly that he would kill me at any chance he had.If I had to answer what I felt at the moment, I decided to betray him and make all the help he gave seem meaningless. The pain I felt was indescribable. If it's possible, I'd prefer not to do all of that."Sister," Amora said, gently placing her hand o
ZekeAfter they successfully marked each other, I observed Catrina leading Carlo toward the exit, and they eventually departed from the venue. Several eyes checked them out, and several let out whistles. There's no one stopping them, as we all know they deserve their privacy tonight.Well, finally. I convinced myself that I was happy for both of them. Carlo finally realized his feelings for her all this time, yeah, even though it was a bit late, and Catrina finally got what she deserved all along.They will be together forever, as Luna and Alpha rule this pack. And their descendants will continue their legacy. I know this pack will be even better knowing it is in the right hands.I shifted my attention to a few couples moving on the dance floor. Morea joined them with a man from another pack. A voice called out from behind me,"Do you think he could be the right person for her?" Carissa asked. With a smile on her face, she brought over two glasses of wine and kindly offered one to me
Carlo.Even though I had already made sure that there would be a high level of security at our marking ceremony tonight, how can I still detect their presence nearby? That should be impossible.I know that Catrina also noticed the same thing since, the very next second, she allowed her power to make a shield that encircled us. It formed a barrier of protection in the same way that those monsters emerge from the shadows. Their appearance is exactly the same as it was before, with unsightly scars covering their entire body in every spot.They must have sensed our aura, so they followed us here. I remember that some of our prisoners are in the state of dying; they might die in the dungeon, but there's no way they can transform into these creatures without Celeste's magic.Celeste is locked up in a specially designed, isolated prison, which, as Catrina claims, has sealed her powers. Celeste shouldn't be able to do this.Has she managed to escape? But how is that possible?Catrina summons