Katherine pov"Katherine!" I turned abruptly at the sound of my name. "Dorcas, what are you doing here?""I came as fast as I could, I have news."Of course she had news, Dorcas always knew how to make a dramatic entrance at everything. "What news is it this time, Jade And I did what you asked us to," I said blankly. I suspected the news was nowhere near good, whenever she barged in with the kind of look on her face it was never good news. "I know how to break your curse permanently," she shrieked. “Sex only subdues it.”Okay, maybe that was good news but still. A smile spread across Sonia and my face as we looked at each other with a familiar expression. "Why do I feel a but coming?" Sonia asked, narrowing her eyes at Dorcas. "Because there is a big but coming," she deadpanned. Our faces of expectations turned down into a flat glare at Dorcas but she did not mind. "What's the bad news," I asked, hoping she could just spill it. "When I got home yesterday, I was going throug
Jude PovIsolated within the confines of my room, I felt the weight of solitude, a heavy emptiness permeating each passing day. Brenda, driven solely by her selfish desires, became the sole company in this desolate space.As I navigated through these days, the persistent question tormented my thoughts: why did Katherine seem more attracted to my brother than to me? The intricate emotions entwined in our relationships sparked insecurities and a profound sense of betrayal.I could’ve sworn I saw this coming from the first day Jade and I announced that she was our mate. Blinded by love, I overlooked it and now I feel nothing but anger. In the subdued lighting, shadows danced on the walls, reflecting the inner confusion I wrestled with. Despite Brenda's physical presence, there was an emotional breach growing, leaving me longing for a connection slipping away with each passing moment.Within this confined space, I confronted the intricate interplay of desire, loyalty, and the delicate na
Katherine pov"What is going on?" I asked no one in particular as everyone seemed to be busy staring at the pack gate as if to expect an arrival. "Mum and dad are almost home!" Lily shrieked, running towards me and holding my hands. "Hey! Where in the world have you been?" I smiled down at her, realising that I hadn't seen her in a few days. "I've been busy with school Katie, holidays are over now. Pack school ruins all the fun in things. Apparently, I must come out with good grades because of some royalty lineage issues," she rolled her eyes but I still saw excitement in them as she also watched the gate.They all were awaiting Alpha and Luna's arrival. I wondered why they took so long out in the first place but concluded that they needed the break because running the pack had to be an entire workload on them. The moment the Alpha and Luna stepped through the pack gate, a wave of excitement swept through the air. Cheers erupted, echoing the joyous reunion of the leaders with thei
Brenda Pov"How long is this going to take?!" Frustrated as I am, Lady Aurora yelled out, digging through her black waves for hair and pulling on it. "Does everything always have to be in a rush to you?" I rolled my eyes. "You don't want to get what you want—""For us to get away with this, we have to be patient. If we get caught by even the twins we will be dead and this entire thing will be in vain," I explained, keeping my voice low so her family on the inside will not hear a bit of our conversation. "Well, my alpha does not have much patience and you know how he can be. My family's lives depend on it," Lady Aurora's voice seemed more relaxed than when I first arrived. I came in with the pretence of delivering her and her family some good from the pack. They lived at the outskirts of pack territory. I didn't know much about how they were loved by so many packs and still remained pack-less but I knew that Lady Talia had hated whoever had thrown them out. She once told me she w
Katherine povStaring up at the ceiling, I laid down on my bed, unable to move and unable to speak. It was unlike me but saying that I was weak was definitely an understatement. I could move if I pushed myself enough but I felt too tired and dizzy to do anything. It definitely had to be insomnia because I was either haunted by my dreams or the pain from the parasite curse growing in me was stronger than it was in the day. I never told anyone about it because the last thing I wanted was to be a liability. I managed to push through my days with a smile on my face and the nights without sleep. It's why I always wake up late in the mornings. It was almost midnight and I was sure everyone had fallen asleep. I hissed out loud when I figured that sleep was very far from me. So after a few deliberations within myself, I decided to roll myself out of bed and get milk in the kitchen. Father always had one in my room when I was younger and it would always make me fall asleep no matter the ci
Katherine pov I spent the entire day in my room. Too much was going on for me to handle and too much information and mystery was there to uncover. I had almost lost track of having a second chance in the first place. Stupidly, I got so distracted by the attractions of having to be mates with someone else, forgetting that it was in fact my very first mate that got me in the situation in the first place. I spent the hours thinking of how my life would have turned out if Casto had just been a loving mate to me as we lived together with our children. I imagined myself already pregnant with his child or children and ready to give birth too. He got clouded by his hunger to rule and did the most unforgivable things anyone could imagine. For the umpteenth time, I felt tears roll down from my eyes and soak the sheets I laid on. My life has brought nothing but pain for the entire year and it hurt me to the bone every time I remembered how bad things had been for me. I still couldn’t bel
Katherine PovThe starry sky was mesmerising to my sight, the wind was cool and slow and the moon goddess decided to bless the night with a big bright cast of the moon. As I lay on the soft green grass, a sense of calm enveloped me. The night sky unfolded its beauty above, a tapestry of shimmering stars hanging in cosmic harmony. The moon, a serene observer, cast its gentle glow, illuminating the intricate patterns of the celestial dance. I couldn't help but lose myself in the vastness, tracing invisible connections between stars, feeling the weight of the universe above.The crickets provided a soothing soundtrack, their rhythmic chirping echoing in the quiet stillness of the night. Each blade of grass beneath me seemed like a portal, connecting me to the Earth's heartbeat. The cool breeze brushed against my skin, carrying whispers of the night.In that moment of quiet introspection, lying on the ground, I marvelled at the grandeur of the cosmos, contemplating my existence in the va
Katherine PovThere was slow piano music from a distance, everyone was on their feet. The only thing I had to do was walk the isle, in rhythm to the music and that was where I had a problem Unlike a wedding, I had to walk the aisle alone. Tears stung my eyes as I stared at the enclosed door from a distance. I stood at the entrance of the grand hall, a few steps away from the big brown door that would reveal me to the pack, feeling like I was reliving a really bad day – my wedding. The Luna ceremony was supposed to be a happy moment for werewolves, but all I could think about was the betrayal and horror from before.Memories hit me hard – my almost-husband turning out to be evil, killing the royal family, and even my dad right in front of me. I was scared that history would repeat itself, with a sword at my neck if I stepped forward.I looked good in my ceremonial dress, but it didn't feel right. I wanted to run away, but my feet wouldn't listen. The fear of what might happen if I