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Princess Katie Anne~~โThereโs something I have to tell you, babyโฆโ My Mom breathed into my ears as we held each other and moved to the soft rhythm of the song. She still calls me baby. I was one of her eighteen years old baby. That brought a smile to my face.Also knowing that she was about to apologize to me for Dolf made the smile widen and I was about to tell her that I didnโt want to think about Dolf now... It was almost midnightโฆ. I was almost eighteen. Like Elora said, it was a new era and the pain and anger of Dolfโs death shouldnโt go into the new era with me. However, my mom started talking again, โI know you have been challenged many times within these past two years, and as much as I hate to be the bearer of bad news, I also have to warn you so you can be prepared.โ I shook my head, โNo, Momโฆ Donโt tell me. I donโt want to know what you sawโโ But I also wanted to know. Yet, I was terrified. Her tone terrified me. โI would be a bad mother if I didnโt tell you, ba
Princess Katie Anne~~I was burning up from within and all I could do was scream. Soon enough, my parents were beside me and as I teared up, I saw Coleโs parent with him as well. My Dad gathered me in his arms, rocking me like he used to do when I was seven. โYou will be alright, Sweetie. We are here.โ He whispered into my ears, sitting on the bare floor of the grand hall even though he was the Kingโฆ Yes, I was his daughter so I was more important to him.โWhatโs happening to her Ma?โ Kyle cried out. โThis canโt be because of the rejection. She doesnโt even have a wolf.โ I could feel my brotherโs worry through the twinsโ bond and the urge to reach out to him and assure him that I was fine was strong, but not as strong as the force splitting me into two equal halves. How do I know it was equal halves? I could tell.. Somehow. I screamed againโฆ and againโฆ and again.I nearly missed my momโs statement as pain dulled my mind, but thankfully, I didnโt, โItโs happening, Tamia. Lori
DAVIEN~~This was very weird. Iโm not one to step forward in a crowded hall and offer to help a Princess in pain. That could have been Damian, my twin brother, but not me, and everyone who knew me because they were close to the family or part of my family could testify to this. But here I was, holding the โPrincess Katieโโฆ the very one. She was known for many things.Her strength. Her confidence. Her beauty. Her sharp tongue. Her hot temper. But most importantly, her lack of wolf. Everyone in the realm knew that, and she had been labeled the only noble wolf without a wolf. However, that wasnโt entirely trueโโHow is his temperature on your body, Sweetie?โ Alpha King Raiden asked his daughter, who had buried her face in my belly while I was lost in thought. The Princess opened her eyes, blowing me away with the stormy blue eyes that she was known for. I could see the wide sea in her eyes and the wide sky as well. However, I could also tell that she wasnโt stable at the moment.
Princess Katie Anne~~โOh, the time is really now.โ That was my momโs voiceAs soon as I heard it, I tried to make out her face despite how blurry my sight had gotten. โMom, whatโs going on? Iโm in pain. Please help me.โ My shaky voice came out as a plea, and immediately, I felt my momโs presence beside me, her hands touching my body as the black from Black Fur lowered my body into the purifying lake. It wasnโt a surprise that my momโs hands werenโt burning my skin like the others, excluding the boy from Black Fur.Of course, I still remembered his name. I just couldnโt bring myself to care about it right now.The relief I felt after the water took me in was exactly what I needed to repeat my question, โWhatโs going on, Mom?โI needed answers. I needed to know why my head was banging hard enough to tear into two and why the boy from Black Fur could touch me. I wanted all the answers she could give. But rather than respond, my mom looked at my Nana Tamia, who stepped forward and s
DAVIEN~~Woo woo.Can we back up a little? Did the Luna Queen just say, "The soul of a wolf?โIf I heard her right, then she must be mistaken. But her reputation proves otherwise. Luna Queen Aurelia can never be wrong unless her reputation is fake, just like everything I heard and read about the purifying lake. I mean, Princess Katie was still in pain even though she was within the water that was meant to have the greatest healing power in the realm. What else was a lie? What else aside from the fact that I didnโt have the soul of any wolf? Yes.Princess Katie wasnโt the only wolfless noble in the realm, and I know that because I was another one. Although I wasnโt as noble as Princess Katie, I was considered a noble wolf because of my parentsโ positions as the Alpha and Luna of The Black Fur Pack, and my parents have hidden this truth for many yearsโI mean since I was born. It was easy to hide my inability because my twin brother, Damien, has been shining bright enough for the
Alpha Prince Kyle~~Great!Look who was meant to help my sister get better; he just fainted as a result of my maโs command. He was a weak vessel. I could tell and my wolf could as well, and if there was something I could boast of, it would be the fact that despite her inability to shift, Katie had never been weak. I wouldnโt be surprised if she used this boy from Black Fur as a chewing stick.Yes, I heard her call him that through our twinsโ bond. It would have been hilarious if Katie wasnโt in so much pain, and I hated that I couldnโt help her. All my life, I had been there for her just as much as she had been there for me. Katie chased my demons away, and I held her when her demons got to her. That was the dynamic between us, and right now, I was feeling useless and frustrated. Not to mention the discomfort I felt when the boy from Black Fur touched my sister. When it comes to Katie and Elora, no male can touch them unless itโs a male from the family. Before now, Katie wouldn
Princess Katie Anne~~I heard him. I heard the boy from black fur loud and clear as he said, "Mate...โ But his voice wasnโt the one causing my chest to tighten and my body to shake. His voice wasnโt the one that filled my mind and took my pain away. His voice wasn't the one that made recognition zap through me and connect with my soul in a very familiar way. It wasnโt Davienโs voice. It was Dolf's, and I found myself repeating the same word even though it wasnโt the right response to the bond I could feel and that I already heard Davien mention, โDolf.โโSame one, Katie.โ Dolfโs unmistakable voice echoed through my mind again, and I heard him chuckle like he used to after he was separated from Tristan, the man who made me hate everyone from Black Fur even though the people have been amazing ever since Alpha Jarrett became their leader.I shook my head, โNo. No. No. This isnโt possible. I think Iโm going crazy, Mom. Please help me. This is crazy.โ Of course, I had to cry to my m
Princess Katie Anne~~Davien held my gaze, staring at me with disbelief and perhaps confusion. That makes both of us, if Iโm being honest. I couldnโt believe he was my mate and still didnโt understand how he could help me or whyโWait a minute. I think I do. I understand.If Davien was my mate, he would be able to share my pain with me, making it bearable, and with Dolf being his wolf, I would have a friend I could depend on. I wasnโt feeling any pain right now, so whatever Davienโs energy was doing to mine was good for me. โI have to see my family,โ Davien uttered after staring at me in silence for the longest time.Before anyone could react to his statement, he rose from the lake and stepped out of it, wobbling as he put some space between us. Within a twinkle of an eye, I felt a pull between our bodies, one that was compelling me to go with him. Heck, it was as if it were commanding my body to stick to his body like some leech that couldnโt exist without him.โOf course, you ca
Princess Katie Anne~~โYou are a healer, Katie. Please help Cole before you go.โAlpha Jarrettโs voice stopped me from following Davien, whose mixed feelings surged within me. All of this was a show, but Davienโs tense emotions werenโt, and I was genuinely worried about him.He needed me. I could lift his spirits if we celebrated this successful ruse togetherโwithout his family. But I had to stay back and maintain the facade. I rushed over to Cole, who couldnโt stand up straight due to a few broken ribs.But the pain from his broken ribs and swollen face wasnโt enough to keep Cole silent. Sadly.I resisted the urge to punch him when he began to speak. โYou see what he did to me? Heโs an insecure brat, Katie. You donโt deserve to be his ego booster every time heโs feeling down.โโShut up, or Iโll walk away without healing you,โ I seethed, holding his gaze so heโd see my seriousness reflected in my eyes.I hadnโt healed anyone before, but I could use the practiceโespecially on Coleโa
DAVIEN~~Disrespect from my family members was one thing, but getting the same from Cole, a man who was after my mate, was a whole different game, and my ego just wouldnโt have that. It was more than raging to think about Cole in the same space as Katie alone.Hell, it was a miracle that I didnโt go after Cole the second Katie told me about his visit. By miracle, I mean Katieโs reassuring words and magic touch. She calmed me down.But unfortunately for Cole, Katie wasnโt around to save him now, and the group of ladies around us just werenโt strong enough to get me off himโif they even cared.โMy mate is off-limits!โ I seethed, raising my tightly balled fist and forcing it down with a force that burst Coleโs lip on impact.Cole tried to fight back, but my second hand was holding him against the wet patio, and with Dolfโs strength pumping through my veins, he was no match for me.Cole proved to be the sneaky bastard we all knew him to be when he chose another method to fight me. He c
DAVIEN~~Having that talk with Katie made me realize that the path I was supposed to walk was already in front of me. Or maybe I knew it was there, and I was just doubting whether I wanted to walk that path.But with Katieโs words and the fire I saw in her eyes when she told me she was willing to become the Luna of my birth pack, give up staying with her family, and stay here with me, I knew what I wanted for myself. For us.Not only did I get a clearer vision, but the path before me also became clearer.โWe have to become the Alpha of Black Fur Pack and Katie the Luna,โ Dolf said within me as I walked through the corridors the very next morning after planning how to beat my family in their selfish games, with the smart-ass woman that the goddess decided to bless me with.My wolfโs words were meant to be a reminder, even though he knew I didnโt forget that I had made up my mind to stand against my family for the first time in my life.I would become Alpha, and the plan to achieve t
Princess Katie Anne~~Davien stared back at me like I had lost my mind, but soon, realization began to glint in his eyes. He went from angry to conflicted, and that broke my heart because I could tell that his family had once again gotten to him.โOh,โ he muttered, his shoulders falling.I stretched my hands to him, and he took them, joining me on the bed. I opened my mind to Dolf, asking him to create a mental link between Davien and me, even though a part of me wanted to keep the realization I had after Cole left to myself so I could protect my mate.โNo, we have to tell him,โ Zuri encouraged me.Zoe did the same when she said, โYes. If we have been dancing to their tunes, itโs high time we changed the tune to ours and made them dance. We canโt do that without Davien.โI could feel Dolf agreeing with my wolves as he created the link between Davien and me. I then smiled at my mate, cupping his face as I sent words through the link: โHe was glad we hadnโt marked each other. If only
DAVIEN~~A waste of time.Thatโs what I would call this meeting with my dad. For goddessโ sake, we have been here for what? Almost an hour, yet all he has done is look down on me and try to intimidate me. He was beating around the bush.Even a blind man could see that.I could feel regret in my bones because staying with Katie, who needed me, would have been a better and more efficient way to spend the hour than sitting here listening to my dad.โThatโs it. I am leaving,โ I blurted, cutting my dadโs statement short.He grumbled, โBut I am not done. Sit down.โโDone what exactly?โ I seethed, seeing shock flash through his eyes for the millionth time. I would be stupid not to realize that he suspected I had a wolf now. โReminding me that I am your unloved son isnโt doing it for me. If you donโt want me here or need my help, just let me know, and I will be out of your hair.โDamn! I just needed him to let me in on the plan. I needed something tangible to tell those who had trusted meโฆ
Princess Katie Anne~~โWhy wonโt anyone answer their damn phones?โ I gritted, resisting the urge to throw my cellphone against the wall.Before I left home, we agreed that my family members would be accessible and that they would call me at least once every day, but even though this was my second morning in Black Fur, that agreement seemed to mean nothing.โThereโs no special occasion. No ceremony or ritual that could have kept them busy since yesterday. I am beginning to worry,โ Zuri said to me.However, I was too angry to be worried. I felt like my mom was screwing me because she already knew I would discover the truths she had tried hard to hide from me during my stay in Black Fur. Hell, I am certain she knew why I was trying to reach her.โAre they ignoring the calls intentionally?โ Zoe queried, her confusion mixing with Zuriโs. โThatโs far-fetched, Katie. We might have to be patient andโโA sharp knock on the door disrupted Zoeโs statement.I made the mistake of assuming that t
DAVIEN~~Seeing Cole last night at the welcome party confirmed that my parents were trying their best to rile me up. The party wasnโt enjoyable for either Katie or me, but we didnโt leave until it ended. While I spent the entire night thinking about when my dad would tell me why he asked me to come home, Katie spent it wondering why no one from Dark Moon was answering the countless calls she put through.I could feel her troubled mind as if it were mine, and it pained me that all I could do was hold her.โYou should talk to Jade. Perhaps she might be able to shed more lightโโ Dolf started, but he cut himself off and sighed. โNever mind. What she needed was to speak to her parents. She needs answers that Jade or anyone else canโt provide.โI still have to have a word with Jade. She shouldnโt have accused Katie like she did yesterday,โ I said to Dolf, even though I agreed with his conclusion.Looking down at Katieโs restless face, I made up my mind to keep her far away from Cole, who
Princess Katie Anne~~โI wonโt let them treat you like this.โI seethed as the tension around us thickened, even though the crowd was still cheering. Davienโs hold around my waist became tighter, and I knew he didnโt want me to lash out, but I had had enough of this.How could they treat him like he didnโt exist, even in a ceremony? Amber had a seat to herself, and so did Damien, who wouldnโt stop staring at me like the creep he was. His parents also dared to flash those false smiles my way, walking over to clearly show me to my seat.โThank you for joining us, Princess Katie,โ Alpha Jarrett uttered with a light voice, and cheers echoed through the hall as members of the Black Fur Pack jubilated.However, I wasnโt merry like the rest of them, and with every second that passed, it became harder to pretend.โPlease sit, Princess.โ As expected, Luna Cynthia pointed at the only empty seat on the higher platform in the hall.Zoe barked within me, โThe audacity!โMy wolfโs anger only fuel
DAVIEN~~โThat canโt be,โ Katie whispered as she staggered into the bedroom, her face pale and hands trembling.I picked up the bag Jade had dropped, followed Katie into our bedroom, and locked the door behind me.โShe really is dead?โ She asked me, horror etched into her stormy blue eyes.I nodded, shocked that Katie didnโt know that Aunt Jessica had died thirteen years ago. My mate collapsed on the bed, and I knelt before her, holding her hand and telling her to breathe.โTo protect Katie and Kyle, Aurelia hid the news of Jessicaโs death from them. I also donโt know the full story, but I am at fault because of the part I played. Larisa might have pulled the trigger that killed Jessica, but I put her in the position to get killed for my selfish desires,โ Dolf said to me, taking on the blame even though we all knew he had nothing to do with everything that went down thirteen years ago.โYou mean itโs all Tristanโs fault. You canโt take the blame, Dolf, and it wasnโt right for Jade