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
Catrina. I should have let Carlo kill her. I should have; what else could I have done? Celeste deserved all of the worst for everything she had done to us. However, her words, just moments before Carlo arrived and she lifted that monster off me, made me rethink. "If you even think about messing with me, I'll make sure you regret it," she warned. I shouldn't have been scared.What's the worst she could do to harm me? As long as she got what she deserved, I didn't care if I got hurt. "So, you think you can take me on?"She gave me a smug look, her eyes scanning me with an icy stare. "Don't think I'm unaware of who meant the most to you. I destroy it, then you will also be destroyed without the need for me to lay a hand on you." She said.And I immediately tensed up. For a split second, I thought she was referring to Carlo. Someone who is very dear to me... who else if not him in Celeste's eyes? I couldn't think of anyone else. But then..."Your pup." My mind screamed with alarm, and
Catrina.As I heard them both gasp, I got up fast, hastily adjusting my dress. I felt incredibly mortified when Luna Naomi shot me that piercing gaze. It caused a fiery sensation to ignite in my cheeks. Celeste was sitting next to her on the couch, cradling Luna Naomi's adorable baby boy, Luna. And she gave me a piercing look when she saw me."Catrina? Are you okay?" Luna Naomi stood up and walked towards me; she sounded worried. She was about to check on my feet, but I quickly said, "I'm fine, Luna." "Be carefull. It could harm you." Luna Naomi spoke gently.Celeste carefully placed the baby boy back in the crib and then stood up. She crossed her hands in front of her body in a graceful manner and said, "Didn't anybody teach you that eavesdropping is super rude? Luna, she is deliberately standing there to eavesdrop on our conversation.""No, I didn't," I shake my head and pressing my lips together. I glanced at Luna Naomi, hoping she remembered that she asked me to come over this m
Catrina. "Luna, I'm sorry about earlier," I said once more. I didn't care what Celeste thought of me, but I definitely didn't want Luna Naomi to think I was being rude and snooping on other people's conversations. "Don't bother too much, Catrina. We were just talking casually; I just found out as well that Celeste is still determined to keep that information under wraps." Luna Naomi looked calm as she said that, with a smile on her lips. My heart sank a little bit, and I couldn't help but wonder what she was thinking about this matter—that Alpha Carlo marked Celeste on the night of the Azure Moon. Did she not sense something wrong with that matter? Something off? Wouldn't she at least have sensed that there was something sinister Celeste was planning? "Though it wasn't yet official, I'm kind of relieved that Alpha Carlo has finally picked someone to potentially become the Luna of his pack." Luna Naomi said. "Is that what you think?" Luna Naomi nodded. "Yes. Won't it be a waste
Catrina. Today, I spent the morning until the late afternoon helping Doctor Jane treat the remaining patients at the hospital. The patients' carts are still completely stocked, and there are still new patients arriving every day. But at least the ward floor isn't a graveyard anymore due to overcrowding, like back in the day when I first stepped foot in this hospital. Once I removed my gloves, I strolled over to the washbasin and proceeded to wash my hands. I saw Dr. Jane walk towards me."Has the condition improved? The number of patients coming in with fresh injuries from being attacked is decreasing." I asked."The number of pack members getting attacked has been going down since last week. The situation is under control now, and the pack members are at home." She said in response.A feeling of relief flooded me. I originally thought what we were going to do was futile, but I was so glad to hear it. This good news would surely make Alpha Aldebaran and Luna Naomi very happy. By no
Catrina. Carlo has returned. I take a breath. I never expected to be this thrilled about his return. I squared my shoulders, not wanting him to catch on that I was in pain. Besides feeling embarrassed, I also didn't want him to find out that Karra asked me to have a one-on-one fight, and I agreed to it.Thinking back to yesterday, I remember how furious he was when he caught me getting into trouble. He was so angry that he nearly went after Celeste, intending to kill her. I didn't want him to let his emotions get the best of him and end up hurting one of the warriors from the Rivermoon Pack. "Alpha Carlo is back. They won!" Morea said.I have no idea from where she got that news, but hearing that made me feel joy. "Really?""Let's ask him."Morea and I quickly headed over to where everyone was gathered. All of the warriors and pack members who were in the middle of their training immediately made their way towards Carlo and Alpha Aldebaran, including Karra. "We located the nest. An
Catrina. "Come on, Karra, you know that if you lie, the consequences will be way harsher than what you deserve." Alpha Aldebaran said, making Karra swallow back her words. He sensed Karra was about to lie sooner than I thought, and it constantly made my heart race. And then Karra looked at me, like she was about to ask what she should say. But then Carlo caught my eye, and I didn't dare to give Karra any more signs. I just hoped he wasn't in the mood to get others into trouble. Please, Goddess. "Alpha, I didn't mean to harm her." Karra almost choked on her own words. "So you really did what Alpha Carlo said?""I- yes." Alpha Aldebaran glanced at Carlo, and for a moment, I could see a flicker of concern cross his face. He was genuinely concerned about what kind of punishment Carlo might dole out. He didn't want his warrior to get hurt. "From now on, she is not a warrior in your pack anymore," Carlo said, finally. And we were all about to open our mouths to argue, but he raised
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