Katherine stood by Greg's side, carefully looking around. Alphas Jason and William stayed behind them together with King Marcus. They arrived at the pack an hour ago. What they found was very depressing. The whole pack was empty. There was no single soul left. Katherine glanced at Greg.- What happened here? Where is everyone? Vampire looked around, and it was evident he was confused, just like her. - I have no idea. It looks like everyone is gone. - But they left everything behind them? All their possessions, personal belongings. - Katherine raised her brow. - What made them leave in such a rush? Alpha Jason came to them. - Two other packs look precisely the same.- He said quietly like he was afraid someone could hear him. - Members of all those packs are gone without a trace. - Are you telling me they vanished? Because it is hard to believe no one noticed large groups of werewolves traveling on those lands. - Katherine asked him, doubtful. - That is obvious something happene
Camille was sitting on the couch, embracing her legs with her hands. She was watching Xavier pacing around the room. - What are you trying to say? - She asked her mate, who looked at her with concern. - I am trying to tell you that your so-called sisters went to war. For now, it is a low-level action, but who knows what they are going to do next? - It doesn't sound like Mother's plan. She prefers to work from the shadows. - Camille shook her head. She knew Mother long enough. She would rather wait with her plans for a hundred years than go into open attack. - Maybe the highest witch is no longer in charge? - Xavier glanced at his bride, but she just laughed. - Don't be ridiculous. Then the whole continent would know. She would instead burn the coven to the ground rather than give up her position.- I am sure what I heard. My father was talking loud enough. Three packs were wiped out. Werewolves are gone without a trace. - Xavier gave her a side look. - It still doesn't mean witc
Katherine was sitting in her room, looking through the window. She was watching Sammie walking around the packhouse. It has been three days since they saved the girl from her abandoned pack. It was also two days since Greg marked her and mated with her. It was a magical night, and Katherine was still on cloud nine. The next day, she officially introduced her mate to the whole pack. She was petrified to do it, but her members were very compassionate. All of them seemed to be genuinely happy for their Alpha. Probably, King Marcus being a part of an alliance helped as well. One way or another, Katherine could finally enjoy being mated again. And her wolf was not agitated anymore. Having her mate close was calming her and making her happy. Lucy deserved to be loved just like Katherine. Now Alpha was focused on the girl they saved. There was no doubt Sammie went through a colossal drama. She did not talk much and preferred to stay alone, even if other pups tried to approach her occasiona
Katherine looked at Camille with utter shock in her eyes. She wished to have Greg by her side now as she started to see red. Her claws elongated, And she was ready to jump on the witch at the sign of the slightest move. ~ How dare she show herself here? ~ Lucy growled in her mind.~ She must be crazy, so be prepared.~ Katherine told her wolf, and she received another growl from Lucy. - Are you done talking to your beast? - Camille asked her, unfazed by the sight of sharp claws. - How dare you show yourself after all you did? - Katherine gritted. - Please, I don't like it as much as you, but we may have a common interest. - The witch replied calmly. - My only interest is to rip off your throat.- Alpha female said in a hateful voice. - Give me a reason not to do this. And it is better to be a good one. - I came to help you. - Camille said, and Katherine gasped in disbelief. This woman had nerves. - I think you have helped me enough already. You almost destroyed my pack and killed
King Marcus looked at his son sitting before him. - I am proud of you, son. You found yourself an acceptable bride. I am sure the two of you will do great things together. - Thank you, Father. I can't stop thanking the gods for mating me with Katherine. She is a loving, caring person. She will be an extraordinary leader for both our kinds. - Greg replied with a soft smile. Whenever he thought about her, his heart melted. Katherine was unique to him from the day they met. She did not hesitate to save the vampire's life, even if that could endanger her. His bride always put others' needs before hers. - I would like to invite Katherine to introduce her officially to the members of the coven.- King interrupted his thoughts. - That is a very kind gesture, but are our people ready for this? Many of them are still old-fashioned. - Greg replied carefully. He did not want to admit that it was his mother's reaction he feared the most. The last visit did not end well. Only Katherine's extrao
Greg looked at his bride with a puzzled expression. She could not be serious. It seemed like her past with Camille made her suspect everyone. - What makes you think Sammie is anything else than a little wolf? - He asked Katherine. - Camille. - She replied slowly. So he was right. The witch did more damage than he expected. Now, his poor bride was seeing enemies everywhere. - Honey, you can't think every person in your life is an undercover witch. - Vampire said with a soft smile and pulled the woman closer. - It is not what you think. I am not overreacting. She told me that. - The female Alpha tried to explain, but her mate only glanced at her. - Who told you what? - Greg tried to understand what Katherine tried to tell him, but he could not find any sense in her words. Camille was long gone, way before the attacks and finding a girl. - Camille told me that she was here. - Katherine said with hesitation. She was not sure how her mate would react to that news. Greg looked at her
Sammie looked at Katherine and Greg like an adult could look at two not-very-smart kids. Alpha felt shivers running down her spine. She grabbed Greg's hand to add courage. This little girl in front of her was terrifying. It was hard to believe this girl was a child. Her look was severe, cold, and calculating. - Close your mouth as you may catch the fly. - Sammie said, glancing at Katherine. - How is this possible? - Alpha mumbled to no one in particular. - It must be shocking to a lowly developed creature like you. Witches are born very smart. - The girl chuckled. The next moment, Greg was holding her throat. - You had to be unfortunate then. - Vampire hissed. - I have warned you once, and you disobeyed me. Now, it is a second time. If you insult my mate again, it will end your life. The girl seemed unfazed by his actions when she burst into laughter. - She is your mate? And you call me unfortunate? Mighty vampire prince bonded to a wolf. That is hilarious. - You are walking
Greg returned to Katherine an hour later. The Alpha was resting in her room when her mate arrived. - The girl is gone. She will never cross our borders again. - He said, taking Katherine in his arms and kissing her neck. Greg did not mention what Sammie told him before leaving. There was no need to worry her more. - They will come back. - Katherine replied.- We are ready for them. My father sent warriors to neighboring packs. Witches will not surprise us anymore.- Greg replied, still kissing her neck. - We will push them back and teach them a lesson never to set foot on those lands.- I am scared of the lives that will be lost until then.- Katherine said and crushed her lips on his. She desperately needed her mate now. He was giving her strength. - I can not promise that no one will die, but we will win this war. - Greg said when they parted to catch a breath. Katherine hid her face in his shirt, inhaling her mate's scent. - Now, I would like to talk to you about something. - Va