KATRINA I didn’t believe it.On the piece of paper were the same words that brought me back to the Triplets almost four weeks ago. Those words changed everything for me and my children and now…I looked at him with a raised brow as he leisurely got out of the water like he had all the time in the world—like I had all the time in the world. First, it was just his head I sighted but d*mn, but when his trunk came into view, I realized that if I didn’t look away, I’d be wetter than him.His hair was soaked, and water dribbled down from it onto his face and shoulders. Kane’s gaze was tight on me and he had that super sexy smirk on. His chest was exposed and the fair lighting made his abs, pecs, and sparkle like he was a lost star that was looking for its way back to space. He climbed out of the pool and by I could see his white dripping swim shorts, my nipples hardened and my fingers were itching to touch. I was getting out of cont
KATRINAMy words seemed to have taken Kane over the edge and I couldn’t help but grin at the thought of him going rough on me. He freed me and I went on my knees, using one hand to play at the waistband of his soaking-wet shorts and the other to reach in for his d*ck.His subtle groans told me he loved it and I took it to the next level. Pulling his shorts down, I widened my needing eyes when I realized the enormous load I was about to take in.I wouldn’t lie, this passionate event took me to the incident that took place six years ago and though it made me want to step back, pick up my dress and run out of this room, I was too deep in the desire to step back now.He gathered my hair into an untidy ponytail and squeezed the base—a reaction to the little spit I added to his already wet d*ck. I lubricated it, glancing at him as I gave his pride gentle strokes up from the base to the tip. “You’re gonna torture me… aren’t you?”I bit my lip, taking hold of his d*
KANE Vanilla… where was it coming from?I breathed the aroma in and didn’t move an inch, afraid that the wonderful scent would vanish.I realized that my right hand was over someone’s waist and my nose was curled into the same wolf’s neck, taking in its scent. I didn’t think much of it until I opened my eyes and saw a naked Katrina, rolled in the covers like a sausage roll, back to chest, a*s to crotch, calmly sleeping, right next to me.It took me a minute to gather my thoughts and connect them so I could understand why we were in this miraculous position. But d*mn was it a dream come true.‘What happened here? F*ck… my head hurts.’‘Your poor memory isn’t an excuse for forgetting you had s*x with Kat.’The missing dots connected. ‘Oh, sh*t!’ I unfroze, disentangling myself from Katrina, and slipped out of the bed—the hardest thing I’d do all day. With my palms on my face, I stepped back, cursing myself for doing something so stupid. ‘How could this happen?! Katrina’s gonna f*cking
KATRINA“Come on… tell me,” I urged.I’m not sure but I think he felt uncomfortable saying it.“I always thought Cannon would win.”I raised my brows and looked up to meet his eyes that already cautiously gazing into mine. “Really?” I asked, my face reddening due to another explosion from an emotion I couldn’t understand, especially now that he was looking down at me. “he was perfect. Perfect father, perfect Alpha, perfect wolf…” His tone lowered. “Perfect mate.”There was this warm feeling about Kane. I recently realized that it had always been there but now it was in full bloom. This warm feeling made me trust him more than I’d liked to. It was reassuring and I felt safe in his arms, my head buried in his chest and my eyes on his.My instincts never lied but this time it might just be my body reacting the way I wanted to… to what I wanted to be true. “There are no perfect mates, Kane.”I looked away and my fingers went up to his chest, tracing them down the rigid lines of his abs.
KATRINA“What the heck happened here?!” I took a good look into her room, trying to find out how to walk in without stepping into what the whole room had been covered in, before attempting to reach Susanna that was trapped in her ‘homemade’ prison.She struggled to get herself up from the bed but nothing was working. I arrived, pulled some of the stuff off my shoes, and grabbed Susanna’s hands, endeavoring to free her but the bed didn’t release her.“It was an accident…” We groaned as we put in more effort with Susanna trying to make herself lighter—not sure if that’s possible—and me overworking my hands to get her out of this mess. She seemed a bit shocked but by the looks of it, she had been in shock for quite a while. “I must have made a mistake in the recipe.”Finally, with a last tug I pulled her out and we crashed into the tiled floor. Now, it was hard to tell the difference between Susanna and me.A first look at the room and you’d think a bomb of extra sticky cookie dough deto
KATRINA Earlier, I googled the distance of the packhouse from the theatre and as luck would have it, it was just a ten-minute drive. But that wouldn’t save me now because so much damage could be made in those ten minutes.Ian deepened the kisses and I was mesmerized by the bitter-sweet fondness, accepting it wholeheartedly even though in reality, I didn’t want to. I had lost track of time because every instant I thought Ian would let go, it only intensified and intensified, and if that didn’t make me soaking wet, nothing could.It was when his hands, which were once grasping my head on a well-chosen nerve, released—starting to undo his shirt—that I was able to process what was happening around me.But even then, he didn’t stop.“Ian, st…” I managed to say with a huge intake of breath but doubted he heard me.My hands lay on his now naked chest and instantly, he transferred his kisses to my neck, gripping my waist and allowing me to breathe again. “F*ck
KATRINAThe packhouse was dark, only a handful of wolves were moving in the halls and it wouldn’t make a difference if I shifted back into human form and ran to my room naked. The problem was that wolves have night vision.‘Are you okay, Kat?’I grunted, curling myself in a ball as Melora went up to our room, walking slowly and making sure she didn’t draw any attention to us. But that was pretty hard when you’re a golden wolf and you’re shining like the f*cking sun.‘Am I okay? Do I look okay to you?!’‘Sorry,’ she said, sounding like she just rolled her eyes.‘Can you believe him? How dare he… I mean… ugh! I should’ve known better. This is all my fault.’‘Yup.’‘No! You should be comforting me… or something.’‘Err… which part of ‘don’t say I didn’t warn you’ didn’t you understand?’Unfortunately, this was one of those moments where she was right. I didn’t know what was going through Ian’s head but I knew what was going through mine because all I could hear were those words he said to
KATRINAI spent the next thirty minutes of my life—not sure if I wasted it—listening to Kane and the kids’ explanation of how they found the kitten. It was a little unbelievable and I wanted to conclude that they went to get it and then came up with this bizarre story but when I look back at my life, I’m not someone to not believe the most implausible things.They were fishing and had stashed their wooden buckets with loads of fish. When they were done, Aurora and her siblings loaded their catches into the car not too far from there and rode home.The kids were boasting about the number of catches they had when Hilda claimed to hear strange sounds coming from the back of the SUV, where they had apparently kept their catch.She told Kane about it but he said not to worry about it, that it was probably some of the fish moving. When Aurora claimed to hear the sounds as well and was very sure it wasn’t fish, Kane parked the car by the side of the road.They peeked into the back while Kane
He listened to the darkness that spun around his ears, a low screeching noise releasing from it. It danced around him and sang the song of death as he walked mindlessly to where he had to be.This meeting could happen only once in ten years. He wasn’t sure he had made the wisest decision or that the others were smart to join but what he knew was that he needed answers. And he would do anything to get them.Heart-burning answers about his mate and all happening on the surface above, things he needed to know. If only he could stretch his hand out of the looming darkness and rejoin them…The darkness continued to swirl like a body of smoke in the dead of the night. He was walking but he wasn’t feeling the ground. He was moving but he felt like he had been in the same place the whole time. His eyes were open but it wouldn’t make a difference if he were blind… in a place as dark and sad as this.Not too long after his wailing thoughts, Cannon saw what looked like a dull red orb of dim light
KATRINA‘It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?’My knees were on the new little shoots of grass that were growing… The wind was very friendly ‘cause it circled me in a gentle whirlwind. The sun was madly bright, hoping to roast everyone with its stinging rays but that didn’t bother me because of the greater pain weighing my heart down. Little stones prickled my knees and I removed my sunglasses, setting them aside.Windy and Sunny didn’t go well together. Father said there was nothing in the world that couldn’t go together. It all depended on how you were doing it. But in this case, the wind is like Dash and the sun is like Hilda so…The pain of looking down at father’s grave was sharp and hit me right in the heart.There was nothing like it and I had been fighting tears all the time I was here. I could barely hear the voices of the playing kids that Kane was trying to control. I smiled a bit… they wouldn’t take him seriously, especially when he’s been spoiling them too much.Surprisingly m
KATRINAFreedom. It was all I could think about.Kane ushered me into a room, checking to make sure no one followed us here. Our duration at the ball was mostly spent attending to guests, dancing, and having conversations with the Beta and Gamma until nine o’clock. We needed time to ourselves and I was annoyed that two Alphas, one of the Jayrus pack and the other of the Skyfall pack, were eager on discussing business with the Alpha. There were so eager that they couldn’t even respect the party. I couldn’t blame them. The partnership would be hugely beneficial if they succeeded.But if they think that because Kane’s a new Alpha, he’d be easily convinced with a partnership that he’d only gain access to a few diamond mines and good weather, then they were twice dumber than I thought. Kane knew what he was doing. His words, “Today’s a celebration. Let’s not spoil the mood with business talk, the time for that will come.” We also met Alpha Hades and I didn’t care if it was inappropriat
KATRINAI don’t want to sound proud but since no one’s here to tell me, I say this dress looks so much better when I’m wearing it.‘You do sound proud and… that’s how it’s meant to be.’‘Ever heard of what you wanted versus what you got?’I couldn’t recognize my former self as I gazed at myself in the mirror. It must be a crime to look this pretty.‘Cut it out already! It’s annoying.’‘Sounds like jealousy to me. Too bad you can’t wear a dress.’‘Says who?’I pushed her aside for a moment and thought about the kids. I wasn’t happy that they would have to sleep through the most important morning of my life but it was best. They wouldn’t understand what was happening and would ask just too many questions.Hilda would’ve been so pleased to see me wear a crown. She would think we were in a castle all this time and tick herself as a princess. Also, I don’t think they know that the wolves here can actually shift into one. It’s hard to imagine the looks on their faces when they realize they
KATRINA Thankfully, Kendra left me off because Susanna caught us when she came to momentarily check up on me. She was furious when she discovered I wasn’t sleeping and it made me wish I had locked the door.So that was how she sent Kendra away at ten pm and tried to put me to sleep. Of course, I couldn’t so I pretended. She bought it and left the room. I don’t know what the time is but I’m still awake and I was laying on my side on the bed, staring at my dress.The last time a dress had been folded for me like this was when I was being sold. Today, this was for a coronation that will change my life. It’s crazy because the sale felt like yesterday.If someone told me I’d end up like this, I would have never believed it. It’s amazing but some strange force was pulling me down. I couldn’t force a smile even with all the amazing things happening around me.There were still unsettled things between Kane and me, and I was afraid to bring it up. I’m not sure if he has ever thought about it.
KATRINA“Why are you here?”My right hand kept the door partially open, prepared for when they’d say something irritating so I could slam it in their faces, and the part of me that wasn’t inside, rested on the hinges.Kane was close… close enough for me to feel his warm heavy breaths on the weak points of my neck and his crotch unnoticeably grinding my a*s, excitement sizzling through me. If only Susanna wasn’t in…Madeline and Fraser were not present, thank goodness for that, but any of the council members is enough to put me in a bad mood. “You haven’t said anything?” Kane inquired, opening the door a bit more so that his menacing figure would get a better view.Penelope’s eyes were sizing Kane up and that made me more insecure than it normally should’ve been.Elder Sesan had gone strict and that small smile he once had, had gone. “We must inform you, of course, about the coronation that will occur in the grand hall tomorrow.”“Coronation?” I asked, easing and tensing up at the sam
KATRINAFor a second there, I felt complete emptiness. What was I saying? I couldn’t even feel myself. I went numb and it didn’t ‘feel like’ because something had definitely been pulled out of me. It came like eternal peace but I began to worry when I got my senses back and still couldn’t move.Thankfully, Kane caught me and the world was colorful again. My nerves were working again. I was still recovering but Kane helped me to my feet and his touch brought me back to life.His aura was stronger than ever and the one thing that was once shared among three, then two… all belonged to him. It was a pulling attraction, which I could barely control.Was this how it felt to have one mate? The one you truly deserved. “What did you do, Kat?” Kane asked, and he seemed to have turned slightly pale as well.I muttered silently, smiling, “What I should have done a long time ago.”Ian wasn’t taking this well. He screamed like he was burn
KANE I didn’t understand a f*cking thing that was happening but the way my life changed from ‘waiting for death’ to ‘becoming Alpha’ left me in shock. I was not expecting it and what I loved most right now was how Katrina held my hand bossily.Dragging me along with her… with serious a*s movements that drove me nuts.‘I see empty rooms all around us?’‘Not a f*cking word from you.’But as much as I enjoyed this moment and didn’t want it to end, I had to know what the hell was happening. The excitement, sex drive, and curiosity were killing me.“You have to tell me what’s going on? Can you hear how hard my heart is beating?”I sensed her rolling her eyes because her back was to me, and I admired her beautiful and lengthier caramel blonde hair. “Be patient, would you?”I didn’t want to stop her because she was so anxious but I had to do something.“Explain while we’re going. If you don’t, I might die before we reach there.”She turned to me, a glare locked on her face before she shook
KATRINAWho will be the chosen one?It was a simple question but there’d be grave consequences if a mistake occurred. Not only would my kids and I suffer for it, but the pack as a whole. A worthy wolf would also be hanged to death.“You’ve had plenty of time to think before now, Katrina. We don’t want to waste any more time now, do we?” Madeline snapped at me, seeming greatly impatient.Penelope talked before Elder Sesan could say a word. “This is a very delicate decision. Even at the last second, it needs proper thinking. You shouldn’t rush…”“And who asked you to speak?” Fraser turned to her while I watched them with grazing eyes. “You never have anything sensible to say.”“She is right, Fraser.” All attention returned to Sesan when his words came out. “A decision made in haste would yield frightening results. We must not hasten her.”Fraser sneered while Penelope glared at Madeline for some time before catching me loo