GRAY had become the only color I knew for years until Katriona splashed other colors into my life. Now, those colors were everywhere around me. If she were to leave this place, I might revert to my old self, knowing just one color.Beautiful women were everywhere but women who possessed a heart and soul as tender as hers were rare.Goddamn it. This was harder than going to war. I just started living again. And now, I would have to go back to being a breathing corpse again.But Clyde’s word’s made sense. No matter how I denied it.Katriona will live.That was the only thing that should matter. She was too young to wither away like this just because she fell in love with a bastard like me. She was only twenty-three. There was so much about life and about the world waiting for her to experience.I raised Katriona’s chin and stroked her cheeks with my fingers. “Princess, do you want to return to the city?”She blinked. That was the first reaction I got from her for days.I smiled even if
“THERE are troops on both borders! They have broken down the barrier and are marching towards us, Alpha!”The alarm all over the North rang. My warriors stood in formation while the rogues came running in their wolf forms, encircling me and Katriona to keep us safe.I threw a swift glance at Clyde who seemed startled upon seeing the woman who broke his barrier. For a split second, I saw pain cross his eyes. It was obvious that he knew her but I don’t give a fuck.“Clyde! Come to your fucking senses!” Duke and I yelled before the latter departed, leading some of the warriors to face the invaders in the East.“I’m sorry,” he said in a low voice, still looking shaken.The mage cussed for the first time before casting another spell. The woman got hurt. Her body flew miles away from Clyde’s attack. Anger rose inside me. I didn’t care who she was, whether she was Clyde’s ‘the one who got away’. Right now, she was an enemy. Once I guaranteed Katriona’s safety, I would bury her and all of he
(Katriona)‘YOU said that Katriona is unique! That she was born to be greater than the rest of the shifters! And I believed you! But what the hell is this? A three-colored fur? I shouldn’t have believed you! That thing only exists in your imagination! You’re a quack! Guards! Take this doctor out of here! I will make sure you lose your job for lying to me, you piece of shit!’ Dad yelled at the man wearing a white uniform. His chest heaved from anger.My heart thudded when I heard dad curse again. I clutched my teddy bear. All the kids my age were sent to the testing center today where a royal mage would check all of us. They said it’s to determine who would grow up as the best knights and the best lunas in the kingdom. Those children will be supported by the royal family believing that they would contribute a lot to the future of the kingdom.Dad came with me, boasting about Doctor Carriendo’s diagnosis of me when I was a baby. He was so happy when we left the estate. He was humming s
“HOW long was I out?” I asked Dad.“Three days. I thought I’ve really lost you, darling.” The agony in Dad’s face was visible. But not wanting to show too much of his emotions, he stood up and cleared his throat. “Now that you are awake, let me report this to His Majesty. He’s been waiting to hear some good news for a while now. I’ll leave you with your mom. She’s been crying the whole time you were unconscious.”“Alright.”“Would you like a drink? Tell me what you need, honey. I’ll prepare them for you,” mom said after dad left.I shook my head. I was thirsty but I couldn’t trust them not to put anything in whatever I’d drink or eat.“No, mom. But thanks.” I pretended to cough. “I’m fine. I just want to rest more. I feel really weak right now.”She cupped my face. “The moon goddess must adore you so much, honey. Look at you, you’re still alive after all that.”There was a touch of sarcasm in her voice. I could detect it now. Artemis, my biological mom, died a few weeks after I was b
(Alexander)“THE patient is in a very vulnerable condition right now. Her head was severely injured from the explosion. Like I said before, we wouldn’t know the severity of the situation unless she wakes up,” Doctor Pryce explained. “And after a couple of tests, we concluded that Lady Katriona is suffering from retrograde amnesia. It’s a type of medical condition which usually happens to humans. It was also the first time something like this had occurred to a wolf which is another proof of how weak Lady Katriona had gotten. That’s why she needs complete rest and understanding.”Doctor Pryce glanced at me before he went on. “It is difficult for lady Katriona to remember the recent events that happened to her. The only thing she seems to remember now are the memories that occurred in the past like being engaged to be married to Alpha Bradley.”Once again, I felt the crushing tightness in my chest as silence hung cold between us. I remembered how Katriona looked at me back in her hospita
KATRIONA was standing on the rooftop alone. It felt like a lifetime since I last saw her. She was gazing up at the moon like she was communicating with it. There was an enigmatic air surrounding her. The wind was softly playing with her hair and with her hospital gown but she made the simple fabric appear regal.Maybe it was the way she stood. I could now see a trace of confidence in her tiniest of actions. Was it because she was in her own turf? She looked at ease as if she was right where she needed to be.Something had changed.And it was not because of the absence of her memories.That time while she was battling for her dear life and I held her in my arms, I could have sworn I saw her wolf. I heard it. It only happened once but I couldn’t have been mistaken. The problem was that none of us were able to detect the presence of her wolf after that. The city doctors who had checked on her said the same thing: the explosion brought by Ulric’s mages had a huge impact on her and on her
(Katriona) ALEXANDER’S gaze did not stray from my face as he took one more step closer to me. My lips parted and my breathing became shallow. His eyes looked rough, wild, and dangerous and for a second, I thought he was going to shift and snarl at me. But Alexander’s hands were a huge contrast to the look in his eyes. He traced the seam of my lips with his thumb. Silence stretched between us for a long time as blood rushed all throughout my body. My heart started to pound so hard. I grabbed Alexander’s hand and took it off my mouth before putting a distance between us. “This is not appropriate. We’ve just met, Alexander. Whatever culture you have in the North is different from this place.” “I'm sorry.” He did not look sorry at all. But there was a touch of sadness in his eyes when he spoke. “You just looked so much like someone I know that I was not able to stop myself.” He cleared his throat. “So… you are getting married?” “It’s okay. Just don’t do it again. And yes, I’m gettin
(Katriona)“FORGIVE us, honey. As much as we want to take you to the gathering with us, we are worried that facing a big crowd like that might be too soon for you. Besides, your doctor suggested that you stay in your room to rest. You don’t mind me and your sister going on your behalf, right?”The Order had organized a party and wanted to invite me and dad. Of course, these two wouldn’t lose this golden opportunity to mingle with the royals.When I coughed a couple of times, I saw Dominique and Chantal exchange a quick glance at each other. I caught the spark in their eyes before both of them assisted me in lying on the bed.“No, it’s alright,” I said in a frail voice. “Please don’t mind me and just go. I’d hate to spoil your fun just for my sake.”Chantal rolled her eyes. “Have you forgotten, mom? Katie’s not a big fan of parties. She’d been a wallflower almost half her life. Attending might only trigger some ugly memories. No offense meant, little sis. I just really hate it when peo