Catrina"Best of luck!" Morea said, gripping my hand and gazing intensely into my eyes. I smiled back at her. I could tell that she was being genuine; she just wanted me to do well. Even though I remembered that we went through a rough patch, I was relieved to see that things had gotten so much better between us. I never intended to make enemies from the start."Thanks! You too," I said. "And by the way, be careful; your safety comes first," I said as she quickly glanced over at Celeste, who was organising her collection of weapons."Don't worry," I reassured Morea, even though my chest was beating wildly. "I will."I swear, for a few seconds, I saw how Celeste's irises flashed red, and I recognised it wasn't a good sign. It was a sign that she was either planning something or angry.Alpha Aldebaran was in the game this time. I watched as he walked over to his mate, pulled her up into his arms, and gently gave her a kiss on the forehead. I found myself smiling without even realising
Catrina. My worst fear turned into reality. My wolf refused every time I asked her to take over. Worseningly, my vision wasn't as good as theirs on the pitch-black night; I was blind as a bat."Stay back near the tree; just don't come out until I finish them off." Zeke pulled me close and whispered in my ear. Earlier, when our group stumbled upon the first target, he straight-up told me to lay low. Zeke was right; it's like a piece of cake to spot those monsters in this area. We've come across at least nine of them, and I always felt their presence nearby. They're always around us and will keep lurking."Let me help you," I said. I was about to grab the dagger hidden at my waist, but Zeke stopped me by holding my hand."No, you don't. You could get hurt. I don't want you to get hurt." "But Zeke...""Watch out!" the rivermoon pack's warrior, a man whose name I didn't know yet, shouted.I felt Zeke push my body away as a shadow lunged towards us from the dense undergrowth. Zeke le
Celeste.The wound is closed. The fucking wound that was previously gaping in Cristine's stomach was already closed! And none of us have done anything to make her wound heal that fast. I got to my feet and walked over to where Cristine lay with her head on her twin's lap, Christian. Her eyes were shut, but her breathing was steady and calm. Christian looked flabbergasted as he glanced at her stomach."It's healing," Christian muttered, looking up to where Zeke stood. Zeke approached them, crouched down next to Catrina, and placed his hand on her shoulder. The gesture sickened me so much that I tried not to turn away when I saw how he continued to be so affectionate toward her. I knew that Zeke had no feelings for Catrina at all. His ego was the driving force behind his absurd actions aimed at provoking jealousy in Carlo. "We just need to bandage it up a bit, and Cristine will be able to walk again," Christian said, giving her a quick peck on the cheek. "Say something."Cristine jus
Catrina. I drained the water from my bottle and swallowed it, feeling a sensation of satisfaction as the water soothed my parched throat.From the distance, I heard a voice from several people that I quickly recognized as the pack members chatting. There was another team passing through this area. How many prey do they have? I had forgotten how many kills we had last night. I shifted my gaze to where Zeke was chatting with Christian and Cristine, the twin warriors of the Rivermoon Pack. I was so relieved that Cristine's wound had closed; she's fully recovered and can walk again. While Christian was busy helping his twin organize their belonging, I noticed Zeke sneak off and perch himself on a rock. I couldn't help but gaze at him as the gentle sunlight filtered through the trees, casting a warm glow on his hair and eyes. He hadn't said much since this morning, just staying quiet while his eyes were fixed on the strip of bandage he had in his hand. The bandage he used to wrap Cele
Catrina. I tripped. The absolute chaos that was happening right in front of me during this game caught me off guard. We took down a bunch of them, and this morning has been super peaceful and quiet. It was surprisingly effortless to eliminate them, without me expecting there to be so many more of them. Cristine's gray wolf went after one groyals, but then two more appeared from both of her sides. My eyes shut on their own as they collided. I was shaking all over. I couldn't find Zeke amid all the chaos. Was he able to maintain his defenses? Did they overwhelm him? I couldn't see Celeste and Christian either. Where are they? My friends were fully immersed in the monster's attack. Out of nowhere, a strong urge compelled me to get up and go towards them. I just had to be a part of the fight. I couldn't just stand there and watch someone get hurt while they fought to the death. My legs trembling, I emerged from my hiding spot as soon as I heard Zeke's voice in my head, so distinct
Carlo. With a seething fury that consumed me, I unleashed my power. Slaughteredthe remaining fuckers. How dare they do this? How dare they even lay their hands on her? The last monster was about to pounce on Catrina, but my shadow descended on the wretched creature. And it was shredded into pieces. I scanned the area, double-checking that no others were remaining, before rushing to Catrina, who was lying on the ground. Her hair was covering her face; I flicked it back. Her eyes were closed, but her breathing was rapid. I cautiously slide my hand beneath her body and then gently lift her into my arms. I could see her bleeding from the wound on her shoulder, the blood staining the sleeve of my jacket. Seeing all this blood makes me feel like unleashing my beast and annihilating them all. I was just about to take Catrina back and get her wound treated immediately when I noticed there were other people nearby. "Zeke,"Of course, I recognized my Beta's wolf, but Zeke seemed completel
Catrina.I gave Morea a long, hard look, just to be sure she wasn't pulling my leg. She doesn't seem like she's lying. Right after instructing Morea to head to the dining room, I quickly changed my direction and made my way to Carlo's study. But when I got there, the room was empty. I was just about to head out when a housekeeper walked by."Excuse me, do you know where Alpha Carlo is?" I asked."He is in the room where Celeste is being treated." As soon as I heard that, I felt my heart race, and I quickly made my way down the hallway to Celeste's room. As I approached, I was about to knock, but then my hand froze in mid-air. Out of nowhere, the recollection of Carlo and Celeste having a marked bond came back into my head. My purpose in seeing him was to thank him, that's all. But will I bother with his time? What if Carlo visits her to have some time together, just the two of them? The thought made me feel something in my chest tighten, and I was unsure of what to do. I remember t
Carlo. Seeing Catrina holding a baby did something to me. She was just standing there with baby Aldebaran in her arms, but it felt like I could stare at that sight for hours, for the rest of my life, even if I didn't mind.The first time was when she effortlessly soothed Maeve, who burst into tears upon laying eyes on me. And this little one, who appeared to be comfortable in her embrace, This woman has something in her that makes pups so calm when they are near her. I could feel my heart racing as I got closer to her. "Be careful," I said.Then I felt stupid all at once. Did I think she was going to drop it? Catrina just cursed the angle of her arm and smirked a little. She appeared to have a full range of motion in her arm, indicating that the injury had fully healed. I was so relieved. "You think I'm going to drop him or what?" She asked me in an incredulous tone."Just a friendly reminder." I sounded harsh. But it wasn't really because I was upset; I was just feeling embarrass
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