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
Catrina. The urge to ask if Carlo was going to visit Celeste surfaced again, but I held back from asking him out of prestige. I simply nodded at his request and saw satisfaction flash in his eyes. Before he could challenge me to see the extent of my abilities, I excused myself and left his presence.I had considered visiting Zeke's room. The memory of how he unhesitatingly rushed to her as soon as he heard Celeste's request for help is still ringing in my head. And I was sure I'd continue to be curious if I didn't know the truth. Did Celeste also put some spells on him? But when I arrived, his room was vacant. I walked out of the residence area and let my feet carry me on the field of grass as I felt this urge to shift take over. This shift was a bit of a struggle as I instinctively tried to hold Dawn back because I was still a little disappointed at her absence when she was supposed to help me yesterday. My wolf carried me to a large field, and before I realized how far we'd go,
Catrina. For a second, I forgot what I came to this training ground for. I scanned my gaze around and saw Carlo, who was already staring at me. He was wearing a black shirt that showcased his flawless physique. He was giving me a disapproving look, like he always does whenever he catches me with another man. Zeke noticed where I was headed and asked, "Are you here to train with him?"I looked at him and gave a nervous nod. Carlo messed me up during our first training session, and it's something neither of us can shake off. I was curious about what Zeke was thinking at this very moment. He must be over it, but just when I thought he was going to shut me down, he simply said, "Okay, best of luck."I gave a nod and headed over to Carlo.As I got closer, the two warriors who had been practicing with him up until that point glanced at me in a somewhat hostile manner. She was a warrior from the Rivermoon Pack; I don't know what her name was. She had dark mahogany hair, was roughly as tall
Catrina.It took me a split second to realize that what he said was true. Did he ever tell me to train against him? Nope. So he was not going to beat me the way he had that day on the training grounds of the Blackthorn pack. But work out with him."Get your hands off me," I whispered. Feeling his skin against mine caused the concentration I tried to build to gradually melt away. "Start it," he commanded."What?""Start attacking." I couldn't pull off an attack as awesome as the previous one, but I gave it my best shot. Just before I launched the attack, Carlo corrected my grip on the staff. It turns out that I had been holding it incorrectly all this time. And I began. I was intentionally trying to mask my heartbeat, which made my breathing sound uneven, even though I wasn't tired. I made an effort to avoid glancing back at him, as he was standing right behind me, closely observing my every move. I could sense that he was silently critiquing my stiff technique whenever I swung my
Catrina.Zeke left, and I was about to chase after him out of concern, but then I realised what he was feeling right now. He was hurt, and his pain affected me too. I still felt it, unsure of how long it would last. I don't get why he kept that a secret instead of sharing it. Did he think that nobody could be trusted? Despite my problems with Carlo, I always considered Zeke my friend. And honestly, the fact that he chose to keep it a secret from me slightly bums me out. And also, Carlo, does Zeke not consider him his friend or trust him anymore? That thought had me feeling so dizzy. But once again, a realisation hit me that maybe I don't know anything. I don't know what's going on in the male's mind. I peered through the window and noticed a crowd forming. Luna Naomi still showed up for dinner, even though she needed some rest beforehand. I couldn't help but be drawn to Carlo as he walked into the room. He was with Jonah Alex and his other warrior. And they all seemed oblivious t
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