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Katie's POVWe stared at each other for a second. Then a minute. I was sure that we would stare at one another for a whole day if not for the twins barging into Vlad's chambers."Vladimyr!! I heard she's finally awake!" Victoria yelled and scurried to where we were. I blushed so bad when they saw our state. Victor and Victoria glared at Vlad."W-what?" Vlad stuttered as he immediately got off on top of me. He draped his coat over my shoulders, a gesture I noticed he always does."Brother! She just woke up! You are so unbelievable!! At least let her rest first!" Victor shook his head in disappointment."I'm really sorry about this.. Please don't run away from Vladimyr. From us." Victoria held my hand, almost like begging.I gripped ahold of her small hands and whispered, "It's okay, Victoria. Vlad didn't.. force me against my will or anything; don't worry. I'm going nowhere but here."I'm very sure all three of them heard it since, when my head turned to Vlad, he was blushing so bad! A
Katie's POV"Ouch!!" I groaned in pain. My hand only touched what seemed to be the protective layer of the book. Like an air enclosing the book inside of it. It left a burn mark on three of my fingers.I felt someone hug me from behind and pull me away from the book. Inhaling his signature scent, my body doesn't need to turn around just to know who was it."Vlad.." I uttered and smiled. He must've felt my pain and distress that he came without me calling him. But that smile vanished when he moved right in front of me and desperately touched my hand. With shaky hands and a pained expression on his face, he asked, "Katie, are you okay!?"I inhaled a quick breath. Leaning slightly below to meet his eyes since he was too focused on my hand. Tilting my head to meet his gaze, I answered, "Vlad, calm down. I'm fine. It doesn't even hurt.""You groaned in pain just awhile ago! What do you mean, fine!" He frowned, and I slightly giggled. I really want to indulge in this moment, but we have muc
Katie's POVThose words are scarier even more than when my own father banished me. I gulped a lump in my throat. Vladimyr sat in front of me. With the book in between us. He was scratching his head, thinking about where to start. I held his free hand to make him feel that he got this. He looked at me, and I could sense an uplift in his mood."My parents are annoying folks," he started. My jaw dropped at his sudden statement. He smiled, seeing my confused face."They love to play pranks on me all the time. Saying that they want my stern face to soften up even for a bit." He genuinely chuckled while saying that. I could already feel how much they loved my mate, even without meeting them directly."This book." He started to sound serious while tapping the book in front of us. "It is the North's ancient history itself. It contains all of what one Lord should know to rule efficiently. Every secret, curse, prophecy, and power itself."He paused for awhile and collected his thoughts: "I was
Katie's POVTwo days had passed since I last saw my mate. TWO FREAKING WHOLE DAYS! One morning, he left a note saying he needed to go somewhere for work. And to meet one of the monarchs.I know it is too soon for me to meet them. Or maybe it is impossible for me to meet them considering my race. But he should at least tell me the exact location and some detailed information, right?Monarch of what? South? That creepy Aunt Celeste of hers? Or is it the western or eastern part? Is it a girl? Or worse, someone who is obsessed with Vladimyr!! Just imagining someone trying to get my handsome mate's attention is irking me up.I messed up my own hair in frustration. No. Lucifer's there. He will not let anyone just touch them. And I freaking trust Vladimyr.But not the women!! Ughh. It is especially bad because they do not know Vlad's taken and already has a mate. But if they do and they still flirt with him, I could possibly lose my cool. I clicked my tongue and paced across the room. Sebast
Katie's POVNight came, and that realization only hits harder now. It kept on creeping into my brain, as if reminding me to never forget. Vlad came and back-hugged me as I stuck my whole body to the bed, sideways."I missed you, Katie.." He whispered in my ear, and I turned around to face him."Me too." I pouted, and he chuckled. Pinching my nose and tapped it."I'm sorry, my absence almost took three days." He stared at me with his mixed red eyes. One that I'm already used to but still feels so giddy."It's alright, Vlad; you cannot help it after all." I chided and caressed his cheeks."We should bond tomorrow, but I have dozens of tasks to attend to," he stated in his sorry tone."But I'll just be by my office, so just go there if you want to, okay?" He added to assure me."Really?" I beamed, and he smiled while nodding."That's great. At least we're in the same place." My eyes darted to his gaze. "Kath missed you too," I added. My wolf then whined at me because she was embarrassed.
Katie's POVDidn't get to stay at Vlad's office yesterday for so long. But I did manage to visit him and send him his meal. Miranda was about to stop me, but when I was about to beg, she instantly gave me the tray.'Poor Miranda, always get blackmailed by my silly human.' Kath chuckled, and I shushed her like it was a secret.When night came, Vlad was so tired and weary since he had to finish so much paperwork. So, we didn't get to talk that much, and I didn't have the chance to open up about my worries again. I tried hard to conceal my feelings so that he wouldn't know. Vladimyr is highly sensitive to my emotions.So for today, he was as usual at his office. The twins and Miranda came back to patiently tutor me again. We just spent an hour or two together because Vlad came in to try to steal me away from them."We aren't done yet, brother!!" Tori argued and held my right hand."You guys already spent almost two hours with her!" Vladimyr childishly bickered with his little sister. Mir
Katie's POV 'I thought you said you could sense danger?' I urgently asked Kath. 'But there isn't one!' She defended. 'What do you mean there isn't one? A beast is slowly creeping its way..' I was suddenly too stunned to continue what I was about to say. My mind suddenly pictured that deformed and scary, short-sized monster that I saw years ago. The prohibited forest, which turns out to be the southern domain of a vampire monarch. Which happens to be the freaky aunt of my mate! That vivid scenario wherein that creature saw me and smiled ever so creepily.. Me trying to escape, but then it jumped in my direction.. âKatie! Katie! Calm the heck down! Iâm here! Youâre strong now!!!â Kath snapped me out of my dark imaginations, and the scenario in my head immediately flashed forward to Vladimyr. The one who saved me back then. He was there to kill the monster that I was so afraid of with such ease. To the point that I even idolized him and want to be like him when I grow up. I alwa
Katieâs POV âWhat do you mean it belongs to me? Your life belongs to you, Fenrir. Donât waste it!â I huffed. I do appreciate him saying those words. Only.. We just met, and he is being overprotective too! I really remember my brother in him. By saying those things, I already know that he meant he would shield me from any harm that came my way. Now, I donât want to be the young girl who always needs to be protected! I want to fight alongside the people I cherish. âAs I said, Iâve been waiting for you for quite a long time. Iâm only here because of you.â âWhy me?â âYou are destined for great things, master. Even far greater than your ancestors.â Now, I do not like the sound of that.. Whenever that line comes out in movies or novels, thereâs for sure so much chaos!! âWould a war commence?â I sadly asked. Fenrir was silent for a moment, but he judged that it was better to tell me the truth. âWar is indeed coming, master. It cannot be prevented, no matter what.â âI just want peace
Katieâs POVAs the spar continued, the intensity of the fight between Vladimyr and Rori grew. Each clash of their bloodlust movements sent small shockwaves rippling through the clearing, causing the leaves around them to shudder.It was actually mesmerizing to watch; Roriâs fierce determination met Vladimyrâs calm, controlled power in a perfect, almost harmonious balance.They swapped blow after blow. Fists and kicks to one another untilâŚFinally, with a swift, calculated move, Vlad shifted his stance, sidestepping one of Roriâs punches and catching his arm in a lock. With a slight twist, he had Roriâs back against his chest, one arm pinned behind him. Rori grunted, twisting and struggling, but Vlad held firm.I gasped and winced as if I am the one in that predicament. Sebastian chuckled and slowly clapped his hands as Tori groaned and ranted about how unfair the situation is again."Alright, Rori," Vlad murmured, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. "Shall we call it a day? Or.
Katieâs POVâCould you at least give me five minutes to recuperate?â Vlad sighed. âTori really made me go all out again. Plus, I am pretty sure you will be doing the same thing.ââExactly why we need to do this now!â Rori evilly snickered as he elegantly turned around to face me. âNow, does our Lady referee agree with me?âVlad looked at me, pleadingly. I looked at him with sorry eyes and patted his shoulder. âWell, it is the Lordâs duty to train the future ruler, right?ââMy Love!ââYes!âBoth of them yelled but with different tones and enthusiasm. Vladimyr playfully narrowed his gaze at me while Rori gave me a fist bump.Well, my brother-in-lawâs fist bump in exchange of my mateâs teasing glares is worth it though.âBut let us make Tori comfortable first.â I said as I asked Sebastian to get a chair for my little sister. Once she was seated, our butler gave her one blood animal wine for her to enjoy and replenish her strength. Vlad and Rori helped by giving a drop of their blood.Onc
Katieâs POVBoth of us snapped back to focus on the fight when we heard some powerful crackles.Victoriaâs eyes glinted with a playful ferocity, her fangs peeking out as she smirked at Vladimyr. "Come on, brother, is that all youâve got?" she taunted, her voice laced with a dare. She held her hands out, and a circle of fire spun to life around her, casting a warm glow that made her look almost ethereal. Now, she is just riling up said brother. And here I thought they do not want him to go all out, but I guess theyâd rather lose than win with pity. I know that because I am the same. But still, from their point of view, it really is frustrating if you cannot beat a strong opponent. Although, in tough times it makes you feel proud and secure because you know that the very same spar opponent will protect you âtil the very end; will do anything and just about everything to keep his loved ones safe.Oh dear. I am now seriously just gushing over my mate.I heard Vladimyr chuckled darkly. Un
Katieâs POVâCan I?â He mumbled. Hot breath fanning across my face as he towered over me. My lips were shaking but I responded.. Maybe a little bit too eager. Hoping I wasnât that obvious because in my head, it really sounds like Iâm begging and waiting for it my entire life. âY-yes. I want you to.âHe growled. Too deeply and dark and his pupils dilated. His hands on my waist and he is almost burying his nails. Almost. How I wish he really did. I moaned at that thought. âCareful with your words, omega.â Then, he rutted against me. Oh. Oh. I could feel his erected bulge. So strong. So hard. This is heaven on earth, indeed. My head is filled with muddled thoughts of him finally staking his claim on me.And it is merely dry humping that makes me think and feel this wayâŚGood Goddess what had become of me?At one specific delicious thrust, I moaned and he grunted. Both of us are now panting. Like beasts in heat. But barely there yet. It seems like he wonât go all the way.. I whined, h
Katieâs POVThe twins were about to cheer when Vladimyrâs deep voice cut them off. âAbsolutely not!âI sighed and crossed my arms. Here we go again.. âAnd why is that?ââYou still need rest, omega.â He tried to argue with a stern voice. Normally, I would let go and do what he wants, but really, my bum hurts, and I really wanted to go for a walk. Even more so to see them spar! I felt like it had been eons since I'd set my foot on the ground.âTalk about being so dramatic.â My wolf snickered. I snorted and shot back, âHey! You have been complaining too!ââI know, I know. And youâre right. I wanna stretch my legs and go for a run, but our mate is being so overprotective..again.â She whimpered.âKath, he meant no harm. Besides, mates are supposed to be overprotective.â I giggled internally, and she rolled her eyes. âNow look whoâs protecting whom.â Kath chuckled as she slowly rested at the back of my mind. I turned to said overprotective mate and genuinely smiled. Even went as far as to fl
Katie's POVA gentle murmur reached my ears, pulling me out of the haze. My body felt heavy, yet there was a sense of warmth, a safe cocoon enveloping me. I blinked my eyes open, the world still blurry around the edges as I tried to focus on the voices surrounding me.âSssh. We shouldnât be too loud! Hence you will wake her! And I will kill you both if she is interrupted from her rest!â Tori. Her high-pitched whisper was unmistakable, laced with excitement. I could almost imagine her bouncing on her toes and fisting her tiny cute hands.âOh please, Tori. You are the one whoâs too loud,â came Roriâs voice, sounding slightly annoyed but amused. I smiled faintly, letting the familiarity of their banter ground me. But then another, deeper voice cut through, firm and authoritative. âI believe I told the two of you to hush or else scram. You are disturbing my Ladyâs rest.â Vladimyr. I felt my heart flutter at the sound of his voice, smooth yet protective. I wanted to reach out, to say so
Katieâs POVThe air crackled with energy as Vladâs voice echoed through the chamber, powerful and unyielding. My heart soared at the sight of him, my fierce protector, the love of my life. My mate and my heart⌠yet dread lurked in the back of my mind.Fear. Anxiousness.What if this was his plan all along? To use me as bait just so he could get Vladimyr? Or.. Lucifer?Thalion merely smirked, seemingly unfazed by Vladâs entrance.âOh, how touching,â Thalion taunted, folding his arms with a mockingly amused expression. âYou have come to save your little wolf. But tell me, Lucifer, how does it feel to have so much to lose? So much to lose, again?âVladimyr stepped forward, his blood red eyes blazing with rage as Lucifer took over. âYou do not get to play with her, Thalion. This ends now.âWith a sudden movement, Thalion raised his hand, summoning dark tendrils of shadow that snaked toward Lucifer like vipers. They lunged at him, aiming to ensnare him in their grasp. But with a swift moti
Katieâs POVâStop calling me that!â I hissed. Thalion merely chuckled and eyes wide in amusement. Clearly having fun with riling me up. Which in turn, frustrates the hell out of me. My thoughts raced as I glared at Thalion, trying to keep calm despite the fear twisting inside me. Every word he spoke dripped with calculated malice, designed to unnerve me, to plant seeds of doubt and dread. I clenched my fists, focusing on the here and now, even as questions clawed at my mind. What secrets was he talking about? What unfinished business did he have with Lucifer? I hope I will live long as to know and hear the reason from Vlad and Luci themselves.As Thalion took a step closer, I felt the cold emanating from him, a chill that seeped into my very bones. âYou are brave. I will give you that, you mutt.â he mused, tilting his head slightly as if examining a curious specimen. As if I were just an entertainment to him. âI see why Vladimyr.. Lucifer, is so taken with you. But bravery has its li
Katieâs POVWhat on earth did he mean by that? How could that happen? Is such a thing even possible? Lucifer was⌠his?The weight of the manâs words sank into my mind, twisting and turning, creating cracks in the reality I thought I knew. I turned to Vladimyr, my heart pounding erratically. His presence flared beside me, his body rigid with tension. I could feel his rage building, growing stronger with every second that passed. But.. there was also a tad bit of vulnerability there. His deep, dark voice vibrated through the air, a growl that sent chills down my spine, âShut up!âBut the manâor figureâor whatever it was, didnât move. He stood there with a sinister smirk, his eyes fixed on Vladimyr as if relishing the power he held in that single moment. His dark form seemed to pulse with ancient magic, something older than Vladimyr, something dangerous. âWhy?â His voice was soft, mocking, âAfraid that this weak wolf might leave you, huh? Just like how all of your so-called âheartâ or âm