CarloI looked away, breaking our eye contact. I feel the frustration with myself building up again. I couldn't even look at her because I knew what I was about to say would just hurt and let her down. What should I say? I would say that I couldn't manage to bring Catrina back, and now she's been detained. I've fucking failed. "Honey... we'll see your mom again later. Let Alpha handle things for now, so your mom can make a comeback." My mother's words came.I glanced over at my mother and couldn't help but notice the sadness etched on her face. I haven't been in touch with her since I returned without Catrina, but I do know that she's equally disappointed. Lacie pouted. I shook my head. I can't avoid her anymore; I'll respond to her now.'Are you sure?' My mother asks through the link.'Yes, mom. I'll try,''Watch out for your responses, please. She's been very sad ever since Catrina didn't come back. If you can, please refrain from being honest if it will only cause her more pain.'
CatrinaI had just finished taking a shower in the morning when a maid delivered food to my room. I had to meet with Alpha Henry this morning. I had no clue what he wanted, and it made me question whether I should just meet him or not. But at least I was relieved I didn't have to see Alpha Nox or Sheerin. Those two were constantly trying to piece together how I obtained my power, as if I had planned every single event. It's highly unlikely for a wolf who isn't born into an Alpha bloodline or descended from a wolf with a special power to receive a blessing like this. I was both unique and unusual. And this only adds to the reason why Sheerin despised me even more. "Dad, we never actually found out if she was truly an Omega to begin with. Alpha Isadora and Alpha Carlo never really came clean and told us the truth about her true identity." At the Alpha's meeting yesterday, she was whispering to her father as if I couldn't hear her, even though I was sitting directly across from her.I
Catrina"Alpha Henry, how did you figure it out? I was asked. I thought he would be just like everyone else, clueless, and even if he did know, he would stubbornly refuse to accept it. I was convinced that he was one of those Alphas who also wished for his daughter to be Carlo's mate and become the Luna for the Blackthorn pack. It's not often that an Alpha would be okay with something like this."Perhaps you're not aware, but there are certain tasks that necessitate an in-person meeting with Alpha Carlo. I've been to the Blackthorn Pack multiple times. Remember that time when you and him were on duty in the Rivermoon pack? I ran into your daughter while she was being escorted to the packhouse by an Omega." Henry gave me a look as he explained.I recall Edna mentioning how she would often bring Lacie to the packhouse area from the manor when I was at Rivermoon Pack back then. So that's when Alpha Henry first met my daughter? But... there were so many pups around Lacie's age in the pac
CelesteI'd never felt like this before, i felt like a lamb trapped in a sea of predators with no way out. I had linked to him just moments before everything went down. Before Carlo's warriors took my friend Josh, they left me in the dark about how he is now.Did they kill him? The fear made me unable to think clearly, and all I could think about was that night at the ball when those monsters showed up. They made me an exception and would've taken me out if Zeke hadn't shown up. I knew that what went down that night had pissed off Carlo, and he was determined to do whatever it took to nab the person responsible. And my worst nightmare became a reality when I heard the news this morning: Josh got arrested and taken hostage. He will not admit what he has done. He will reveal everything to Carlo. Who asked him to raise the monsters? Just one mention of my name, and Carlo will let him go and switch his target. The Alpha of the Blackthorn Pack will hunt me down and won't stop until he
Celeste. He maintains eye contact as the words effortlessly flow from his mouth. There's a subtle shift in his expression, and his gaze becomes gentler. I felt a tingle course through my body hearing those words come out of his mouth directly. Goddess, it was such a simple word, mate. However, why did I feel that I could put all of my trust in it with my life? When was the last time I felt such intense emotions? The emotion swelled within me, like a pressure building, like a volcano ready to erupt. Something deep within me, which I knew was my wolf's, felt it too. His words were like the missing puzzle pieces that completed us when we heard them. "Are you-" "You are not in a position to command me, and I will not kill my mate. Now, head to your room and gather the things you were supposed to bring." He told me what to do, and I instinctively nodded. He said it as if he was going to take me somewhere else for nothing but a vacation or a mere visit, instead of escaping my death a
Celeste. "Wait, I want to see what that was too," I said. I didn't see any humans or animals pass by at all while our car was moving; the road was so quiet that I didn't even spot vehicles from the opposite direction at all. Whatever hit our car must have been something that moved so swiftly that even the very alert Zeke didn't see it. I know for a fact that he's always focused on whatever he's doing, especially when he's behind the wheel. If he ends up crashing, it's a clear sign that something's not right. But he's been really quiet since our last kiss, and I'm wondering if it's had the same impact on him as it did on me. If that's the case, maybe it's been affecting his focus. "No, you stay here; let me check it." He said. But my curiosity was piqued, and I wasn't going to just let him investigate it on his own. So I hop out of the passenger seat just as he hops out of the car. "Well, I don't see anything..." Zeke called out to the car, assuming I was still in there. I look ar
Carlo. I was supposed to head to the packhouse this morning immediately. There's a meeting to discuss that witch with some of my warriors. I gathered my warriors to track her down as soon as the rogue revealed who was responsible for all of this chaos. Celeste planned and did every single thing in front of my eyes, yet I was clueless about it. That ticked me off for days. I always knew she was sly and willing to do whatever it took to reach her objectives. But I never once thought about her actions—that she would be willing to harm countless innocent lives to satisfy her desires. I recalled the fact that she was assigned to train the hybrid pups in the Rivermoon pack. The pups, who fell prey to these monsters, were the ones she trained, teaching them to battle the enemy and stay alive. The fact that she can do so makes me sick. She will pay for all the chaos and the loss the innocent went through. The last time my warriors and I saw her was that night at the grand ball, and now
Zeke.As I slowly opened my eyes, a bright, blinding light flooded the room, causing my vision to momentarily blur and ache. I was lying on a bed in a room with a fresh white ceiling and bright lights. Goddess, what is this place? Have I arrived at your palace? When did I even die? I can't recall dying, so I must be alive at the moment. Something's off. I caught a whiff of strong medicine that filled my nostrils.I slowly tried to get up from this lying position to a sitting position. My body strangely felt much heavier to move than usual, and I felt pain shoot all over my body, especially in my chest, as I lifted myself.I let out a frustrated growl. I felt stiff in my upper body, but my lower half was completely numb. I looked down and realized I was bare-chested. Instead, my chest was tightly wrapped in a thick white bandage."What the fuck is this?" I groaned. The feeling of dizziness began to subside, leaving me with nothing but intense pain. I looked at my left arm, where I fe
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