The next day came in the blink of an eye. Katherine took a shower and joined a pack members during breakfast. It was a challenging experience as she could not miss the fact some of them were looking at her with pity. Rumors spread across the pack with the speed of light. Not that her husband tried to save her some embarrassment. The omegas assigned to clean bedrooms had to notice he was not sleeping there anymore. Katherine also did not hide the fact. She was not in the wrong here; she did not need to feel ashamed. Luna acted as if nothing had happened and enjoyed her food. After the breakfast filled with an awkward silence, she returned to her room to get her suitcase. Last night, she covered everything with Rachel to ensure her friend would cover for her. Katherine went downstairs, and to her shock, her husband was waiting for her. In the past, that would be his usual behavior, but now Luna was surprised to see him here. - I just came to wish you a safe journey.- Sean grabbed he
Katherine came back to her senses just to find herself on the sofa with Greg by her side. She was still dizzy, but it did not stop her from offering him an accusing look. - Prince?- She hissed at him. - There was no occasion to tell you that.- The man said in a soft voice. - On the contrary, there were more than a few to tell me you are a prince, and your father is a freaking King of vampires. - Luna replied, sitting slowly. She was mad at Greg, not for lying to her, but because he gave her no chance to prepare herself. Greg offered her his hand as a support, but she dismissed him with a wave. King Marcus rose from his seat; he probably returned there while she was unconscious. He came closer, and Katherine felt like the weakness was taking over her again. - Dad, could you? - Greg looked at his father, pointing to him. - What do you mean? - The King asked, confused. - Your aura, could you tame it down a bit? I think it is too much for Katherine, and we need her with us to cont
Katherine was shocked by King's invitation. She quickly glanced at Greg, looking for his support, but Prince seemed as surprised as she was. - Don't worry; we do not bite.- Marcus joked to help her relax. - It is a great honor, but I do not want to be a burden. - Katherine replied politely. - We do not have visitors other than vampires. It would be refreshing to talk with someone like you. I am sure we could find a lot of common subjects to talk about.- Vampire King offered a soft smile to Luna. As Katherine could not think of any other excuses, she decided to accept the offer. She nodded her head.- Splendid! Greg will show you the room where you can rest. The dinner is around 8 o'clock. - Marcus said and returned to his desk. Greg came closer to Katherine, showing her way. Luna followed him absentmindedly. Soon, they reached the long hall with doors on both sides. Greg opened one of them, letting Katherine in—her stuff was already there. Luna looked at Greg suspiciously, but he
The Queen looked at Katherine like she would kill her on the spot, but Luna kept her head high. - Are you suggesting something? - Greg's mother hissed. - It was just a statement. It was not my intention to offend anyone. I am sorry if you took it personally. - Katherine replied in a cold voice. - Don't think too highly about yourself. The vampire queen was not giving up. - Why shouldn't I? I know my value.- Luna replied and focused on her plate. The food looked delicious, and she was not going to waste it. Greg's mother opened her mouth but was immediately stopped by Marcus. - That's enough!! - The King said loud enough to make his wife jump.- Katherine is my guest, and all she received from you were insults. I will not allow this at my table. - No worries, I lost my appetite anyway. Xavier!- Queen pushed away her plate and stood up. She felt humiliated, and what more, because of a werewolf. It was more than the queen's pride could take. She left the dining room with Xavier, wh
Katherine was raging. Still holding Xavier's neck, she threw him across the room, where he hit the wall and fell on the floor like a rag doll. He slowly moved to his knees, supporting himself with his hands. He looked at the woman in front of him with utter shock. Katherine was watching him, and her eyes were still glowing violet. She was panting heavily, trying to take her anger under control. The door to her room opened, and Greg entered.- What is happening here?- He asked Katherine, but then his sight landed on the man still kneeling on the floor. - What the hell are you doing here? - He asked his brother, who was trying to stand up. Xavier looked at him with hatred and tried to run away from the room. But he had no chance against Greg, who grabbed him and threw him back on the floor. - She attacked me! - That was a low blow, but Xavier was desperate. - Tell him what you tried to do, or I will.- Katherine threatened the young prince. Greg looked at her, noticing the color o
The rest of the trip passed in an awkward silence. Greg was occupied by thinking about his newest discovery. Theories were multiplying in his mind, and he was eager to confirm them, but that could be too much for Katherine. Luna, on the other hand, was thinking about what was waiting for her in the place she used to consider home. The truth revealed to her by Marcus and his son was burning her like fire. At some moments, she could not believe all of that was happening. Why did it have to be her pack and her marriage that this witch decided to choose? Katherine quickly felt embarrassed about such thoughts, as they were selfish. She should not wish anyone fate like hers. - Could you tell me more about your family?- Greg asked out of the blue. Katherine found out that it was his habit. - I am a daughter of Gamma; my mother was also a talented warrior. I spent most of my early years in the training field, working on my fighting skills. There is nothing special in my family. Why did you
Katherine looked at the omegas, waiting for more explanation. It was evident that all of them were concerned. - Maybe she stayed with somebody? - Luna asked. - Lizzy would never do that. Every day after work, she goes straight home. - One of the omegas replied, bowing her head slightly. - What about the boyfriend or mate? - Luna was not giving up. Young girls are sometimes irresponsible. - She is too young to have a mate, and I don't think she has a boyfriend. Lizzie is an introvert and prefers to stay away from others. This girl is timid. - Another omega said, shaking her head. Katherine was out of ideas. She knew that girl as she had worked in a pack house for two years. Her coworkers were right, she was shy and clumsy occasionally, but she was a good girl, liked by everyone. - I will take care of this. I am sure she will be back soon. - Luna promised and left the kitchen. She didn't feel hungry anymore. Katherine went straight to her husband's office. He was an Alpha respons
Katherine was sitting next to Lizzie's body. Tears were rolling down her cheeks while she was boiling with anger.Greg was watching her, and his heart was breaking as he understood her feelings. It is evident that the witch was involved, but no proof could be used against her. - Do you have any idea what Camille could have against this girl? - The Prince asked.- No. - Luna whispered, still sobbing. Then she remembered an incident from a few days ago. - One time, she spilled a wine on this bit*h dress. I found her scolding this poor girl in the middle of the kitchen. But it was an accident.No. No one kills over the stain on the fabric. - Katherine looked at him with disbelief in her eyes. Luna wiped off the tears, smearing dirt on her face. She looked so vulnerable and broken right now. - I am the one responsible for her death.- Luna hung her head. - What are you talking about? - Greg asked, surprised by her words. He kneeled next to her and lifted her head. - I stood up for her a
- That's a monster, and we need to eliminate it. - Patricia said, thinking about her son's daughter. - Nothing like this should ever be born.Solomon watched his sister walking around the room. Since she came back, the Queen was fuming. - What do you want to do about that? - He asked without an interest. This child meant nothing to him as the vampire lord had more significant concerns than some hybrid. Since he lost everything, his life has been like a never-ending nightmare. Solomon used to live in luxury without bothering about anything. Now, after King Marcus stripped him of his title, he lived like an animal hiding in caves and woods. His old lands now belonged to Xavier, who became the King. There was nothing left of Solomon's glory, and that was painful. That is why he stayed by his sister's side, counting for some unexpected turn of events. But to his disappointment, Patricia was now obsessed with some child. - This is an abomination. - The old Queen mumbled, making her broth
Katherine was looking at her newborn baby. She instantly fell in love with this tiny creature, who was now holding her finger tightly. - I am so proud of you. - Greg whispered, kissing her sweaty forehead. It was a long and painful delivery, but his Queen made it without complaint. Now, both of them were rewarded with a magnificent baby. Like her father, the girl had dark, fluffy hair and bright blue eyes. Her parents watched her, looking at her surroundings for the first time. - How will you name her?- Greg glanced at his bride. - I have not thought about this. Any ideas?- Katherine replied, not taking her eyes off the baby like it was her whole world. - You did the whole hard work; you should pick the name. I am sure it will be beautiful, just like our daughter. - The vampire King replied softly. Now, he had two women to love and protect with his life. Katherine remained silent for a while, thinking intensely. - What about Isabelle?- She finally spoke. - I love it. - Greg rep
Two years later. Katherine was exhausted. Since she became the Queen, a lot of things have become a blur. For the first few months, days were not long enough to deal with everything. Greg was supporting her as much as he could, to the point when she was worried about him. Her mate was a vampire, but sometimes it seemed like he was overworking himself. Neverending meetings with lords and Alphas were draining him from all his energy. King Marcus could not be more right. It was not a task for one person. Katherine, on the other hand, was meeting with Lunas and vampire royals who wished to meet their new Queen. Of course, not everything was perfect. From time to time, she crossed paths with women who found her not suitable for her role. Most of them belonged to the higher vampire class. But Katherine was not the one to be easily intimidated. She wastes no time to show them their place. After that, as the Queen and Alpha, she was generally loved and respected. The most surprising thing
Camille entered the place she used to call home. Ten vampire warriors accompanied her, even if she tried to avoid it. Unfortunately, Xavier was adamant about her safety. He could not go with her this time as some of the lords on their new lands were not thrilled about the new rules. Yet his main concern was his Queen's trip. Who knew what was waiting for her in the witch's coven? There was no way he was going to take this risk. That is why those vampires were here with her. Camille looked around in utter shock. Was it the same place she remembered from her childhood? It was never full of life or the most cheerful, but now it looked like a ghost town. A few witches were wondering here and there, and none of them cared about the new arrival. Camille looked at her companions, but most of them just shrugged their arms. The witch motioned to the warriors and headed to the place that most likely would be occupied. She was not mistaken. When her group came closer to the main hall, angry
Katherine felt strange amongst all those people. She was the Alpha, but that was the most significant gathering she ever joined. Alpha's gatherings were nothing compared to this one. The ballroom was filled to the brim. The Ball. And she was the center of attention, not that she wanted this. But that was her coronation day. Today, she will become the Queen of the vampires. One of the two. Her lips curled into a smile when she remembered the shock on everyone's faces after King Marcus' announcement. After he came back from his trip to Solomon's land, King Marcus disappeared for a few days, locking himself in his office. No one was allowed to disturb him except the servants who were bringing him food. His strange behavior took a toll on his sons, who were really concerned. After almost a week, Marcus summoned Greg and Xaviet together with their brides. ~ Apologies for my odd behavior, but I had a lot to think about. It was a serious problem, but I hope we all benefit from it. ~ He
Two days later. Katherine slowly opened her eyes just to shut them down immediately. She was surrounded by the bright light. ~ Are we dead? ~ She thought to herself. ~ I don't think so, but I wish we were. I am so weak. ~ Lucy replied quietly. ~ Did we die then? Were we reborn again? ~ Katherine was panicked. ~ Again, I don't think so.~ Her wolf said, a little annoyed.Alpha opened her eyes slightly, waiting for her sight to get used to the bright light. Slowly, some shapes became visible. The whole surrounding was white, making it painful to look around. - I thought you were dead.- Katherine nearly jumped at the sound of the voice next to her, but she only groaned when her whole body protested this sudden movement. Incredibly, slowly, Alpha turned her head to the side, looking at the person on the next bed.Camille was grinning at her while eating her pudding.Katherine would never expect herself to be so happy about seeing the witch. - You are alive. - She whispered since h
- No!!!- Xavier was screaming, running to his bride. He grabbed Camille's hand as his life depended on it. Hot tears were rolling down his cheeks. Katherine shifted to her human form, falling to her knees. - Greg!!- She shouted. Her mate was the one she needed now. Gently, she lifted Camille off the ground. - Why did you do it? How could you be so stupid? Camille mustered a little smile. - I was stupid before, but now I finally understand. - The witch whispered. - What do you understand? - Katherine asked gently. - What is important...- Camille replied, and her eyes started to close. - Do not close your eyes. Stay with us. Greg!!- Katherine shouted again. Xavier was kneeling next to his bride, unable to move. Greg ran to Katherine together with the King. - Can you help her? She saved my life. Promise me you will save her. - Alpha looked at her mate and his father. Greg's eyes were full of sadness. He said nothing. Katherine raised her eyes, looking for the person responsi
King, who was slowly coming closer.- Michael.- Marcus spoke, glaring at the group of vampires. - Your Highness. - The leader of the warriors bowed lightly. - You are far from the place I would expect to find you. - Vampire King pointed out. - What brings you and your men here? - My Lord's orders. - Michael replied shortly. Mother almost smirked, hearing his words. This man was incredible. Now, he stood tall and proud, watching King. King Marcus nodded his head, curling his lips in a smile. - And what those orders are? - Forgive me, Your Highness, but that is between me and my lord. - The vampire warrior replied calmly, but that was his mistake. King's expression changed immediately, and his eyes shone brighter. - Do not forget who you are talking to. I do not recall the moment when your Lord gained a position higher than mine. As long as I am aware, no one stands above me, or am I wrong? - Apologies, my King. - Michael reflected on himself. His previous confidence was gone.
- I could live here. - Mother said to the witches who stood nearby. She looked around, admiring the surroundings. That was a perfect place for her new kingdom. She deserved it after so many years of humiliation. Being banished was still a painful wound that could not heal. But soon, this will change. When all the werewolves are lost in sight, she will get back what is supposed to be hers in the first place. - We are waiting for orders. The leader of the vampire's warriors came closer. This man was still holding her in the distance, no matter how much she tried to impress him. After this battle, he will be on his knees, admiring her full glory. He will belong to her, just like everything else. - We will aim straight for this pathetic pack. There is no need for tricks. They are no match for us.- Mother smiled at him, but the man just nodded his head, and then he returned to his people. The highest witch had to swallow this bitter pill. Not long now, and his attitude will change. Then,