Katherine Pov I never believed I would be this happy surrounded by these people. They did not give the best first impression when I arrived a few months ago, but after spending a while with them, they began to see me as one of them. I sat on the floor of Lily’s room, surrounded by her artwork, and a feeling of gratitude washed over me. I couldn’t help but think about how fortunate I was to have such wonderful people in my life, even though things hadn’t always started that way.As I admired Lily’s paintings, I couldn’t help but reflect on how the moon goddess had brought me here to be with them. It was like a divine hand had guided me, even when some of the pack members hadn’t initially warmed up to me. Despite their initial reservations, they had become my protectors and pillars of support, offering me comfort, love, and friendship when I needed it most.In that moment, surrounded by Lily’s creativity and the warmth of our friendship, I felt a profound sense of gratitude towards Se
Katherine The atmosphere was solemn as I walked past people demurely dressed. There was no music but I could almost imagine a quiet piano playing at a far distance. Clutching onto my shirt, I refused myself from shedding more tears.I walked up to her open coffin and saw her dressed in a white gown, even in death, she was beautiful. I wasn't there for her, I could've been stronger. She fought for me and I couldn't do anything to save her.I had to watch her die just as I watched my family die....“Lily!” I jerked up abruptly, screaming out her name and hoping she was right there. It felt like a nightmare had happened. I raised my hands to my cheek to feel the warm tears that dropped down. Then I began to take note of my environment. Hospital, again. I could never forget the smell of it, it made me nauseous. “It wasn't a dream Katherine,” I heard Frey say but I shook my head. “It was. I prove it.” I denied, hopping off the bed and yanking the needle that was pierced into my skin
Katherine Pov"And you're sure that you're okay?" Jude asked again and I groaned lowly."I promise you that I'm fine, don't worry," I reassured but it didn't change his mind. "If you need anything, just tell me over the link Katherine," he finalised, getting up to pick his shirt.I watched him drag it down his body and I wished for a moment he kept the shirt away."Where are you going?" I asked slowly. "Well, we can't just attack an enemy's kingdom without preparation and planning, brother is coming home today,” he replied before heading out through the door. The nightmare I had hit me immediately when he departed and goosebumps grew on my skin. Even when everyone told me it was not my fault, I couldn't help but feel guilty. I was Luna, yet I could not protect them.Groaning, I hopped out of bed, not wanting to sulk about it all day. I watched how strong Jude had become when he heard about his little sister and I had to follow in his footsteps. I was sure Jade behaved the same way.
Brenda pov The chirping of birds outside woke me up, it had been a cold night but I remember I didn’t have to sleep alone.Turning to my side, a smile grew on my lips when I saw how peacefully my mate slept. Ethan was fast asleep, muttering small incoherent words now and then, his hands were laced around my waist and I remembered he did it in an attempt to shield me from the cold. I began to remember when I first set my eyes on him, he was accepted into the pack as a rogue. According to the news, he was born a rogue and his family had died during the rogue war. Ethan made a name for himself after several years with us. I watched him grow. He knew we were mated to one another for a while but never mentioned it. I was blinded by my sexual relationship with the alphas to ever notice. He must’ve known this and didn’t dare to interfere. It was mating season once again, so he most likely lost his self-control. I hated that I got so blinded to have kept him waiting this long. Having an
Katherine Pov“That is my fucking cousin! And Casto’s mate!”The whole room went quiet. There were only a few people in it anyway but the name Casto had already become so popular in the pack that even the children recognized it. Jade was stunned at first, his eyes wide and his lips pursed as he stared down at me in confusion. I knew what I was talking about and I needed to know why she was even allowed into the pack in the first place. “The council called for a meeting and they’re waiting for us both.”Jade finally uttered words after a few seconds of silence. What?!With that, he walked past me. Sometimes I had to ask myself if I was mated to him and why he chose to be so nonchalant to certain things in the first place. With a low groan, I followed behind him, trailing his steps as I followed him to the chamber room. The last time I visited the council, it did not go so well because they all chose to be brutally mean to me. I had not gotten a chance to converse with any of the
Katherine Pov"Gray-oh no what the hell you guys!" I shouted after bumping into Sonia and Grey who were engrossed in sucking each other's faces."You have no right to complain, you have your mates too. It's more creepy than this, trust me," Grey rolled his eyes. He had given his mate some space but he never let her go by encircling his hand around her waist."What is it, Katherine?" Sonia asked, obviously wanting me to get things over with and leave so they could continue their business. For God's sake, they were out in public, right in front of their room door. There was no harm in taking it inside."Jade seeks your attention Grey, and Sonia, It's already time for your check-up," I explained.Grey turned to his mate and they both seemed to be linking with themselves so I had to awkwardly wait for their final answer."Don't be naughty Stone," Sonia slapped his chest with a girly giggle.My face turned into utmost disgust at her sentence and I felt my belly do a flip."I'm out of her
Katherine Pov"Follow her," Frey demanded. She read my mind.I deliberately allowed her to move a bit further away from me before following her behind. I kept my distance so she wouldn't get my scent and figure out I was stalking her. My thoughts knew she wanted to come into the hospital for something dubious and after seeing me she changed her mind. I needed to find out what exactly she wanted there or her initial motive for seeking her so-called refugee in the pack where I live, out of all other packs.I never really liked my cousin Jasmine. Ever since we were pups, she always caused trouble and lied about things. So when Jasmine showed up at our pack lands hurt, I didn't believe her story. I decided to follow Jasmine secretly to see what she was doing. At first, she stopped by the river and stared across for a long time. Then on the big hill, I saw Jasmine look down at our field with a face I didn't understand. Jasmine went to all the important places, but why? As the supposedl
Katherine PovIt was 7:40 pm already. I kept pacing around my room and chewing on my fingers, contemplating whether or not to meet with Brenda. Going there meant that I believed what she was saying and I was showing a form of trust but most of the time I managed to trust people, they found their way to stab me in the back, literally. Brenda's message replayed in my mind - “She does it every two days. I plan to find out again tonight. It’s because you’re the only one with the same perspective as me, that’s why I’m telling you this,” Every fiber screamed this was a trap, yet my gut said I had to hear her out. Brenda had betrayed my trust before, leaving me wounded and wary. But Jasmine was way worse than anything Brenda had done to me so far. Curiosity and duty warred within as evening fell. Finally, with dusk's cover approaching, I steeled my resolve - for the good of the pack, I would see what Brenda wanted to show and be on guard.Just as I gripped the doorknob, ready to slip int
Epilogue Katherine Pov “You’re going to die with the child in your womb.”I stood stunned as Castro revealed the shocking news – I had a baby growing inside me, amidst the fierce fight raging between us. This discovery hit me like a thunderbolt, as it began to make sense of the mysterious waves of sickness I had been experiencing lately.I had never even thought about the possibility of being pregnant. My reduced sense of smell and sight had gone unnoticed, and not even I or anyone else had picked up on the signs. The realization that I carried a new life within me was both thrilling and worrying, a bittersweet discovery in the middle of our clash.I grappled with the conflicting emotions rushing through me. On one hand, the news of my pregnancy filled me with a sense of wonder and the promise of a new life. Yet, the timing could not have been worse, as I found myself locked in a high-stakes duel with my sworn enemy, Castro.How Castro had uncovered this information remained a myste
Katherine Pov “A holmgang?” Castro raised his brows, laughing out loud for a moment. “Is something amusing to you?” I glared daggers his way. “I refuse,” he shrugged. “You can’t, even the council knows that you cannot do that. If you do, the entire kingdom will by law be forced to turn against you and pick a new ruler by themselves. Your head will be cut off and as will mine but unlike you, both our deaths are a price I’m willing to pay,” I explained, knowing that the consequences were too brutal for him to reject. His gaze changed from a playful smile to a death glare at me. I had fearlessly challenged my sworn enemy to a fight to the death, leaving him with no option to refuse. The stakes were incredibly high, and the outcome would determine both our fates.In my heart, I firmly believed that only two possibilities awaited us: either I would lose my life, or Casto would suffer his ultimate defeat. If I were to fail in the fight, I acknowledged that I had no rightful claim to r
Katherine povSusie.My heart skipped a beat, and I swiftly turned around to locate the source of the sound. However, my joy quickly turned to concern as I noticed Susie's mother hastily covering her mouth with her hand, her eyes pleading with me to stay away. She shook her head and I could have sworn I saw tears cloud her eyes. So I stepped back, I stopped. Seeing Susie brought me a sense of relief, knowing that she was safe, but I couldn't ignore the fear that clouded the expressions of both mother and daughter. It sent shivers down my spine.In that moment, my disdain for Casto intensified. They had stripped these people of their freedom, confining them in a state of constant fear and oppression. The sight reinforced my determination to fight against the oppressive forces that had taken hold of our once vibrant and free community.I lived these few months in joy while my people suffered and even now that I had returned, I was helpless and they remained hopeless. I felt a mix of
JADE PovMy blood boiled with anger as I watched the council's woeful display of decision-making. I couldn't fathom how they could be so blind to the consequences of their actions. Standing there with my brother and Jasmine, I had to endure the painful ordeal of hearing the council members' proposition.They callously suggested that we should return Jasmine, tearing her away from our side, and take back Katherine in a misguided attempt to avoid war and mitigate further loss. The very idea left a bitter taste in my mouth. How could they believe that sacrificing one person for the sake of appeasement would bring any true resolution?I clenched my fists, feeling an overwhelming surge of indignation. The council's incompetence enraged me. They failed to see the bigger picture, the human cost of their decisions. They were willing to play with lives, treating them like pawns on a chessboard.Jasmine stood beside me, her eyes filled with apprehension and vulnerability. I couldn't bear the th
Brenda Pov“Stop! Guys! Hold on!” I yelled at the top of my lungs, running after Jude, Jade, and Grey who seemed to be engrossed in a conversation and did not hear my cry from a distance or most likely chose to ignore me.“What the hell guys?!”My eyes shot wider when I heard him scream. “She has something to say,” Nathan added, his voice probably louder than mine. I felt a blossom inside me and wondered if this was what people referred to as butterflies in their bellies. However, I had no time to think about how Ethan made me feel. “Oh, apologies. We were too engrossed—”“They have her!” I remembered how much I was gasping for air from the shock and fear I got from panicking. “Katherine!”My words were broken down, but I believed they understood the message I was trying to give because right one cue, Jade and Jude dashed right past me, towards the direction of her room. Grey stayed behind though, his eyes widened in horror. “Who has?” He was the only one logical enough to get mo
Katherine povAfter what felt like hours, I finally reached the door. Stretching my hands out, I reached for the handle but instead of drawing closer, it drew farther away from me. It was being opened on the outside. “Well look who we have here!”I froze on my steps, chills running up and down my body knowing I was caught even before I could attempt to escape. The door to the barn had swung open and I just stood there in shock and fear of what might happen next. “I actually believed it was just a rumour that you were alive,” James said. James. He was one of the palace guards when my father ruled, he was always so quiet but there were times I heard him make funny jokes. “Is she awake?!” I heard someone yell from outside. “Yeah!” James yelled in return. I was caught already, I was done for. “Do as I say and play along if you want to live Katherine.”My eyes shot open in hope when I heard him whisper in a lower tone to me. Meeting him, I believed he had join forces with Casto a
Katherine povYou lied to me…You betrayed me…wake up.They’re all dead…You murderer, I’ll never forgive you….“Wake up!”I jerked my body out of the trance I was stuck in for a moment. It was a dream, a nightmare even. Like my entire life flashed before my eyes, every of the tragedy. My head hurt, banged at every corner of my scull. It felt like I was knocked out by a boulder. Frey was the one who dragged me out of the nightmare, it felt like it went on for years. Something was not right but I could not pin point it. I could not even open my eyes fast enough because of how bad my head felt. Eventually, my surroundings started to come into view and it looked nothing like my room or anywhere in the pack house. It reeked of shit, literal poop and that was the first sense that hit me. My sense of smell. It was horse shit and it was disgusting. Unfortunately, I was covered in it and there was nothing I could do about it at the moment. I tried to move but I couldn’t, not just because
Katherine Pov7:39 pm…I was being watched and I could feel it at the bottom of my belly. No one was in sight but I knew something or someone was following me. Every once in a while, I would swiftly turn around but the sensation vanishes once I look towards the direction. The commotion from this morning had come to an end before it was even noon, everyone had gone back to their daily lives, and the victims were admitted to the hospital. To my surprise, the council had not called for my attention concerning Jasmine but I believed Jude and Jade had something to do with it. Once again, I abruptly turned on my heels, trying to catch the made-believe stalker by surprise but I still ended up with the same result. Nothing. “Are you okay?” Sonia questioned for the umpteenth time and I nodded in approval. It was going to raise false alarms if I had called attention to how I felt at the moment, especially because the entire territory was on its toes. She was due in about a week or earlier t
Katherine Pov “Jasmine left the house in the middle of the night.” I blurted out, hoping to distract his attention from trying to seduce me. “Excuse me?” Jade raised a brow, retracting his hands from my waist and taking a step back. “Brenda and I found out last night and followed her into the woods,” I explained further, watching every bit of his expression, hoping he believed me. “You what?!” His eyes shot open and eventually turned into a glare. “You don’t need to get mad-”“What if something happened to you?” Jade crossed his arm before leaning against the wall behind him. “We did not leave the pack’s territory. Plus she just vanished into thin air and by the time we all woke up this morning, people lost body parts. Permanently,” I retorted, mirroring his glare, disappointed that he was more worried about my whereabouts than the safety of the pack. Jade went silent, staring blankly into the abyss as he got lost in his thoughts. I could almost not read his expression, but I k