Katarina“Thank you, Bex. But for now, I’m abstaining from drinks.” His gaze lands on me, and I know why.It’s because of whatever happened between him and Magdalena the night he didn’t come home.“But you know what has me the most surprised, Cyprian?”“Alpha Zane…” Cyprian begins, swallowing hard as his brows knit together, but Zane silences him with a raised finger.“You.” His stare hardens on him, unblinking. “How did I not know everything that was going on?”“Alpha Zane, I promised Katarina that I wouldn’t tell on her.” Cyprian admits, unease spilling into his tone as his eyes dart to mine for a second.“You were more loyal to her than to me.” Zane’s voice lowers, his hand tightening against his thigh.Am I missing something between Zane and Cyprian?“No, Alpha Zane. But she’s my friend. I couldn’t betray her trust,” Cyprian replies, shoulders drawn.“But you betrayed mine.” Zane’s jaw flexes, his gaze cutting into him.“Alpha Zane, I’m sorry.” Cyprian’s hands clench in his lap, h
KatarinaI rub red lipstick on my lips, smacking them as I stare at myself in the mirror one final time. I look at the sleeveless black sequin gown I’m wearing, its low neckline showing my cleavage and its short length barely covering my butt, exposing my legs. It’s the perfect dress to get a man like Zane’s attention.I grab a small black purse and head downstairs.“Where the hell do you think you’re going?” Zane’s harsh voice greets me just as I’m about to open the door and leave the house.I knew it would work. A smile plays on my lips as I turn back to him.I clear my throat to hide my smile. “I’m going out with my friends. We’re having drinks at a bar close by.”“Drinks?” His eyes rake over me, lingering too long. “You can’t be having drinks, Katarina. You’re pregnant.”“Yes, I know.” I fold my arms, lips pursed. “I’m not going to drink anything. I’m just going to have some fun with my friends.”“Fun. At a bar, dressed like this?” His gaze trails down me again, hunger flashing be
Katarina It feels good to be back. I can’t help but hope that now that we’re home with Zane, things will change for the better. He leads me into one of the rooms, and I don’t know what’s going on.I gasp as I step inside.The room has been decorated for the baby. There’s a crib, baby decorations, and bright colors everywhere. It’s beautiful.“Zane, you did this?” I glance around, pleasantly surprised.“Katarina, I want you to know that I’m going to be here for our baby. One hundred percent,” he promises, his tall frame looming closer.What he’s done here is beautiful, but it isn’t enough. I want him too.I swing around to face him. “And me? Are you going to give us another chance?”“Katarina, there is no us,” a vein strains in his neck. “You betrayed me.”“I’m sorry, Zane.” My voice softens as sadness washes over me. “I’ll keep apologizing for as long as it takes, just so you’ll forgive me.”His eyebrows pull together. “You don’t understand, Katarina.”“Then make me understand,” I sn
Katarina“Speak of the angel,” Adam chuckles, his surprised gaze moving between me and Zane. “Alpha Zane, it’s good to have you here to see your mate and your unborn child.”“Hello, Uncle,” he greets Adam.I rise immediately, shooting a nervous look at Adam, but he nudges me to follow Zane. So, I lead him to my room.“He lets you stay here,” Zane chuckles, a trace of nostalgia in his voice.“Yeah.”He smiles. “Adam really has had a change of heart.”“He told me this was your parents’ room,” I say, biting my lip. “Why did you move out?”Zane moves around the room, memories shadowing his face. “It was hard to stay.”“I’m sorry, Zane, that you had a rough past and for…,” I fumble with my fingers, “…disappointing you.”He turns to me, gaze cold. “Your apology is useless to me.”I step back. “I thought you came because you had forgiven me?”“I’m here because you’re pregnant. If the baby’s mine, I won’t be away from it.”“It is yours. I’ve never been with Francis or any other man, Zane.”“T
Katarina“You’ll be living here from now on,” Alpha Adam smiles warmly as my eyes take in the large, beautiful house in amazement.“This is your house?”“It’s our family home,” he answers. “Zane grew up here.”“What?” I whisper, surprised, giving the house another look.No wonder, it’s twice the size of Zane’s house. This is a mansion.“Feel free to look around, Luna Katarina. It’s your home now,” he adds.“Thank you so much for helping me, Alpha Adam. But I can’t help asking… why?”“It’s obvious, Katarina,” he grins. “You’re carrying my… Alpha Zane’s child.”“I see,” I muffle under my breath.I think I understand what Alpha Adam held back. What he didn’t say is that I’m carrying his grandchild. But no one can know that, for Zane’s sake, and now, for the future of my child too.I hold my belly. It feels surreal that I’m actually pregnant, and I had no idea until now.“Whatever is going on between you and Zane,” he comes closer, “whatever has happened these past few months, Katarina, i
Katarina My chest pounds. Saying yes will mean sure death for me. But that's exactly what I did. I betrayed him. “Luna Katarina,” Adam calls. “Answer the question.”My body is tense. “I love Zane and I choose him over my faction.”The wolves start murmuring. “Answer for your crimes Luna Katarina.” Adam demands. “Did you betray the Grand Alpha and your mate, delivering him to his enemies?”Nothing I say will change anything. This seems more like a formality when in reality, I’m going to be killed. I look at Zane and I see the hurt in his eyes. I have to own up to what I've done. There’s no escaping this. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. “Yes. I did.”“And what is it that you did, Luna Katarina? Can you clarify for this great council and all the witnesses seated?”“I—I…” My gaze shifts to Zane, who is staring at me intensely. “I handed Alpha Zane over to my dad and the wolf hunters.”The murmurings escalate just as I admit what I’ve done. The werewolves voices become even l