Katherine Pov "You look pretty" Fera, my wolf says almost breathless.Glancing at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear. "Someone looks happy" A soft voice whispers into my ears, tearing my gaze away from the mirror to see my bestfriend and bride's maid, Kayla standing beside me. "Of course I'm happy" It was my mating ceremony after all and plus, my mate was someone I truly loved. I couldn't possibly be happier. "You've got yourself quite a catch, Katherine" Eliza says, brushing my hair slowly as her gaze meets mine in the mirror. "Lord Castro is the best man there is out there"She was right; I couldn't deny it. "And, Katherine has every right to be as high as a kite right now" Jezzy, my third bride's maid chimed in a singsong voice. "Her mate is none other than her childhood crush!"I bit down on my lower lips; trying to suppress a blush. It is true that I've had a crush on Castro since we were young. That's why I was more excited to see what the
Katherine Pov I was shivering in my stead but I tried my best not to let it show else Castro would think that he had the upper hand--and maybe he did-- because When I was finally able to snap out of my fear, I diverted my gaze to my father's head on the ground as my anger began to burn deeper within me. As tears slid down my cheeks, I raised up my head to meet Castro's gaze. His sword was still aimed at my neck unflinchingly. My gaze moved between Jasmine, my cousin and him one more time before I questioned. "What do you think you are doing, Castro?""What does it look like, Katherine?""A coup?"Castro smirked. "You're right!""But why?""Why?" Castro repeats as if he didn't hear me properly the first time. "Because all 'this' " He gestures at entire palace. "Is supposed to be mine"A part of me still wanted to be in denial. A part of me still hoped that Castro wasn't using me and actually had feelings for me. "It's still going to be yours after our mating ceremony so why?!""Li
Katherine Pov I find myself descending downwards in a black void of emptiness. I couldn't see my hands or feet though. I was just...there. "Where am I?" I asked not waiting to hear a reply but out of the darkness came light from above. And descending from the light in a white apparel was Selena herself, the moon goddess. "Are you awake now, Katherine?" Selena inquired, extending her hands out to me. "Are you ready to come home with me?"I shook my head. "No""Why?""Father, my brother..I have to avenge them and I need to protect the palace against the likes of Castro and Jasmine," I explained. "If I don't do this, I'm not sure my spirit can be at rest""Then what do you suggest I do?""Please Selena, give me a second chance at life. I have to protect all that I couldn't do before because I was blindsided by love""Why don't I give you that second chance but take away your past memories?. It won't do you good if you are driven by revenge--""Revenge is the only reason I want to liv
Katherine Pov It's been seven days since I woke up in this forest, seven days I'd managed to survive with no food or water. Seven long dreadful days. And I didn't have the strength in me to go on any longer. The silence this situation engulfed me in left me with nothing to think of rather than Castro's betrayal which kept on playing over and over again in my head like a broken caseete. My anger coupled with hunger made me thirst for revenge all the more. Each day that went by reminded me of my last memory with Castro; hearing his sinister laughter with Jasmine's as I faded into a big, dark oblivion of emptiness. It's a pity that those were the last things I remember. And with that, I found the will to get up once again and leave this goddamn maze-like forest. "Over there!" Fera says excitedly. "There's a mountain"I let out a frustrated hiss. "With the way you were excited I thought you saw a pond of water or something""We would never know until we get there right?"Staring a
Jade Pov "Are you boys ready?" Father asked, barging into our chambers. I and my twin brother, Jude were yet to find our mate and it had now become a thing of concern in the pack that's why Father had gone out of his way today to host a selection ceremony for Jude and I to select a mate and die down the rumours in the pack; But, neither of us was in the mood to do so. "We're ready" Jude replies father in a chirper mood than I am. Well, he was the twin who were out to pleases everybody. I on the other hand does whatever that pleases me. "I didn't hear a response from you, Jade" Father directs at me. "I'll be there. It's not like I have a choice""Then I'll leave things in your hands, Jude. See you boys downstairs in 15"Once father was gone, I moved towards my wardrobe; bringing out my hiking gear--heading for the window--Jude holds me back. "Where are you going?""Hiking. What does it look like?""Father kept me in charge here""Then you better come along with"With that said,
Jade pov "My office, now!" Father snapped, he had the deadliest glare and it made other people around cower in fear. Brother and I sighed. It was obvious we didn't want to leave our mate but for some reason, our father chose to be pissed off at the fact that we actually found ourselves a mate. He turned on his heels and stormed out with us reluctantly following behind. Everyone began to murmur and mutter about the situation that was going on. It made me slightly angry that no one would mind their business and everyone just enjoyed poke nosing. I assumed it was because we were the royal family but it didn't mean we weren't people too. The walk to his office it was quiet. I still wondered why he chose to have an office when other Alphas chose to have thrones and a throne room. My brother Jude saw it as reasonable though. We were both next in line to the throne and either the kingdom was split in two or we both ruled together. We insisted on ruling together but my father beli
Jude PovShe remained silent. About a minute had passed and mother refused to say a word to us. She just restlessly strolled back and forth from her room. Her face looked really puzzled and she as usual placed a hand on her hip and another on her chin as she rampaged into her thoughts. I had concluded within myself that no matter what happened, I would not chase my mate away or deny that she was my mate. I had already told Jade this and he agreed to it and if we were able to convince both our parents, then the rest of the pack could go to hell for all I cared. "Does your father know?" Just as I thought, she finally was able to mutter some words. "Yes mother and if I may-""Where is she from?" She cut in before Jade could finish "We don't know yet. She was found unconscious." I responded. "Does she know?" Mother peered further but we shook our heads. "No, mother."She went mute once again, going back to her strolling around and thinking deeply. I watched her every expression car
Jade PovNo one bothered us for the rest of the night, the scowl mother had was enough to shun anyone up. Due to reasons unknown to a lot of us, father and the elders could not make it to dinner. I knew better, they most likely were arguing about the new update in the royal family. I couldn't care less what they thought. My mind was already made up and not even my brother could change it. Laying carelessly on the bed, I stared up at the ceiling. My arms were spread out and so were my legs. My thoughts wandered through a lot of things. At first it started with my mate, the urge to go and meet her inflicted me but I stayed put. They had already moved her to a private room to spend the night and the doctors assured us that she would regain her consciousness by dawn. I wished she was here with me, wrapping herself around me. I imagined if she was that kind of woman, to be soft and sweet and cuddly around her mate. Or she was like my mother, direct, fierce and dominant. Either way she