"Mom?"Theo's mother ran towards them, her palms flying to cover her mouth as she anxiously inspected Theo's face. "Who did this to you?" Catrina took a step back, letting the Lycan queen have space with her son."No worries! I'm okay now. This wound is nothing." Theo said, clasping his mother's hand. "Catrina has treated me.""Catrina?" Then the Lycan queen seemed to notice another person standing with them."Who are you, girl?""Your majesty, I'm Catrina Marine." Catrina offered her most graceful bow to Theo's mother. "I-""Mom, she is my mate. We have been together since last year."The Lycan queen was taken aback. "Your mate?"She never expected that her son, who she thought would never find his destined mate, would show up at the mansion with a woman he said he'd been claiming for a whole year.That made her extremely happy. "Son, you're not trying to trick me, are you? Why didn't you bring her here the moment you claimed her?Catrina released the breath she didn't realise she h
"Can't you stay out of my bussiness and leave me the fuck alone?" As Catrina finished her thought, she gulped for air.She no longer cared if she spilled all her frustration on Carlo in front of the audience because she hated how he always did anything with violence and just stirred up more trouble.Little did she know that what she did sparked a wrath within him."What do you mean?" He turned his full attention to her and asked His hand clasped her right upper arm in a tight grip."I-" Catrina stammered to respond.And then he took one step forward, and she realised it was too late for her to comprehend the consequences of her actions. Not only did she insult him, but she also humiliated him in front of the entire audience and the Lester family."Let go of me. I'm not your Luna. I don't belong to you." A gasp escaped her mouth as her grip tightened."Carlo." Zeke stepped up, intending to stop his Alpha, whom he knew was already angry, but Carlo raised his hand, making Zeke stop in h
Theo.Carlo's wolf pinned me to the floor,His claws were poised right at my ribcage, and with a single move, I knew he could rip my heart out.I had run out of energy and shifted back into my human form. Blood was dripping onto the floor from deep, long wounds where he clawed and tore the skin on my back.The beast examined me closely; I was his prey, about to die tonight. Right at that moment, another shadow suddenly lunged at him and got him off of my body.I used the momentum to swiftly get back on my feet while the grey wolf restrained Carlo, who was emitting a fierce growl. It was his beta, Zeke, who stopped him from killing me.And then someone suddenly pulled me up; it was Aaron, my second older brother."Take Prince Theo to his room and take care of his wound. My father ordered our guards, and they took me and Aaron away from the hall."Where is Catrina?" I brushed their grips away from me angrily."My prince, please. You lost a lot of blood.""Fuck you. Where is she, idiot?
That was the reason Carlo said this Omega was his Luna in front of everyone. Maybe that's the truth; they even have a pup.'But something happened between them that made her deny him and try to hide from him. And now Theo has a hand in this matter,' Kai thought."What about Theo now? We should go back to the mansion to save him. His life is at stake if we don't help him soon. Catrina panic.Now at least she could breathe a sigh or be relieved knowing Lacie was safe since she had been moved from her apartment to a place that neither Carlo nor his men knew about. But Theo wasn't saved yet; he was still in the mansion, in a fight with Carlo that could take his life at any moment. Catrina has to save him."My brother will be okay. You don't have to worry about him; he is not that weak. And no matter how much my father hates him, he will not let his son die at the hands of the enemy. But if I bring you before my father..."Catrina fell into silence. The Lycan king and queen now despise her
Catrina."I'll be careful, Mommy; no worries. My daughter made a small jump along the meadow grass, trying to catch this little butterfly that was flying all over the place.I kept an eye on Lacie, who was having a good time, to make sure she didn't run too far into the woods. When I saw her brilliant smile, I felt like 99% of my problems had vanished.'Mommy will do whatever it takes to make you always happy, sweetheart.' I lay my buttocks and my back down on the grass while resting on my elbow. Down the street, I saw my new neighbours, a couple with two kids, a girl and a boy, getting their groceries out of the car.As their kids playfully dashed into the house, I noticed the parents beaming with joy. Then the man pulled the woman closer and planted a kiss on her forehead.Their smiles were so infectious to me. I instantly knew they were mates. Mates who were able to live together without any obstacles between them and raise their pups together. They're living the life I've always
Catrina. As usual, after putting Lacie to bed, I headed to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. Dawn hadn't spoken to me all day, not even about the thing that chased Margaretha in the woods.And it got worse when I wasn't able to link with my wolf.I headed to the TV room with two cups of coffee for myself and Margaretha."Thanks." I sat down next to her. "Have you gotten any information about what was chasing you?" Margaretha put her cup on the table after taking a sip. "I called a Lycan warrior who watches over the mansion, a friend of mine, to ask if King Amos or Prince Damien sent the spies to us, but he said it wasn't possible since neither the king nor the prince sent anyone." I sighed with relief."Did you get any news about Theo?" I asked."Yeah. He's still being held at the mansion for treatment. Although his wounds aren't too severe, it would be better if he took some time to recover." Margaretha replied. I nodded my head. My fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of m
Carlo. I couldn't take my gaze off the little thing as Zeke took it from one of my female warriors and walked towards me.Her little eyes were closed, and she was wrapped in cloth in such a way that only her face was visible."We had to keep her warm. And we had to dose her to keep her from crying too loud. But don't worry; she'll regain consciousness a few hours later," he said.I nodded. I didn't care if she had to be put to sleep or what. All that mattered was that I had her now. Catrina's most precious treasure was the price she had to pay for what she did."Good job, Zeke." My beta nodded, his smile impassive. He stood there, looking in my direction as if he were anticipating some sort of response from me.I kept my mouth shut, though I was well aware of the question that he intended to ask and the response he wanted to hear.He wanted me to ask about that woman. I convinced myself that it didn't matter anymore. I don't give a fuck about her condition.I motioned to Edna, and s
Carlo. As I was growing up, I became aware that there is something about me that makes anyone, kids or adults, automatically lower their gaze and be afraid to talk to me. I went from being accustomed to it to loving it because I hate when people try to make small, unimportant talk with me. But this little thing, without even the slightest fear, stared me in the eye and even tried to engage me in conversation. I couldn't help but notice the sheer panic etched on the face of my maid, who was carrying her. Especially when I stepped forward and eroded the distance. The little thing still did not shift her round-eyed gaze. I let my alpha aura cast an intimidating glare in my eyes to make her feel afraid. But she just examined me without blinking, as if I were a creature she had never seen in her life. "Hello," she said again. "Can you talk?" My eyes narrowed. My mouth was still sealed tightly. She then shifted her gaze and looked to her right and left. I can see she was confused w
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