Mag-log inKatherine’s POV"I am not leaving... you," I whispered, even though I was still unsure of exactly what the future held for us. A pang of guilt twisted in my chest for feeling so hesitant when he was so absolutely certain about me."I like you, Alexander," I confessed softly, the truth finally spilling out into the quiet room. "I like you so much."He smiled down at me, a look of overwhelming adoration softening his glowing eyes. He pulled me impossibly closer, the intensity of his affection making the rest of the world completely fade away. I could only let out a soft, breathless sigh as he whispered something I couldn't quite understand… my mind too dizzy and entirely lost in the all-consuming magic of being in his arms.I completely lost track of time. All I knew was that I eventually drifted off to sleep, feeling incredibly safe, wrapped tightly in his strong arms.The next morning, I woke up with a soft smile already playing on my lips. The bright morning sunlight was streaming
Katherine’s POV"Where have you been?" I asked the very second he stepped back inside our chambers.Ever since I had shifted into my wolf earlier today, absolutely nothing felt the same. My senses were dialed up to a maddening degree, and my emotions were completely volatile and entirely out of my control. Every little thing annoyed me to no end.Just like right now. Instead of feeling simple curiosity, a sudden, fiery wave of irrational jealousy was clawing at my chest, making my newly awakened wolf pace aggressively in my mind. I desperately needed to know exactly where my mate had gone, what he had been doing, and who he had been with."You are late," I accused, crossing my arms tightly over my chest and shooting him my best, most intimidating glare. "I thought your endless meetings about pack wars and border patrols were already finished for the day."He did not look intimidated in the slightest. In fact, a slow, incredibly amused smirk spread across his handsome face as he leis
Alexander’s POVTwo hours ago."I want you to cast a protection spell to completely hide her pregnancy from everyone," I commanded, "Since it is still in its earliest stages... barely more than blood, not fully formed pups yet... I need it to remain an absolute secret for now."Christian bowed his head respectfully, though his expression remained grim. "Yes, Alpha. I will cast the concealment ward. But you must understand, a cloaking spell will only last for three months. Once the pups begin to truly develop, her maternal aura will grow too powerful. After that, I will not be able to hide them from the rest of the pack anymore.""I understand," I murmured. For a brief moment, my voice lost its harsh. I looked down at my hands, the weight of the crown feeling heavier than ever. "I just want to protect them from this very second onward."I paused, letting out a heavy, conflicted sigh. "And... I do not want her to know yet."Christian looked at me in mild surprise but remained silent, wa
Katherine’s POVI woke up to the gentle, rhythmic swaying of movement. Blinking my heavy eyes open, I looked out the small window and realized we were already inside a carriage, making our way back to our territory. A royal convoy of at least five other carriages followed closely behind us.Alexander was sitting right beside me. Sensing the shift in my breathing, he immediately turned to me, a soft, relieved smile touching his lips. "You are awake... how are you feeling?""I am fine," I murmured, rubbing my temples. "What happened?"To be completely honest, I had no idea what had just happened. I remembered the searing rush of magic and shifting into my silver wolf form for the very first time, but after that, everything was just a heavy, dark blur. Frustrated by the gap in my memory, I sat up a little straighter and asked again, "Did something happen to me out there?""No, you are perfectly okay," he reassured me, gently brushing a stray lock of hair from my forehead. But I could s
Alexander’s POV"Katherine!" My eyes widened as her breathtaking silver wolf form suddenly faltered.Before she could even hit the wet, muddy ground, her body rapidly shifted back into her human form, going completely limp. I lunged forward, pushing my Alpha speed to its absolute limit, and managed to catch her just in time.I dropped to my knees in the dirt, pulling her securely against my chest. She was still radiating a faint glow, but the violent magic of her first transformation had completely shredded her clothes. She was entirely naked, completely vulnerable, and shivering in my arms as the heavy rain poured down around us.Without a second thought, I quickly shrugged off my thick coat and wrapped it tightly around her delicate body, shielding her from the cold.I gently brushed the wet strands of hair away from her face, my thumb carefully caressing the soft curve of her cheek. She was so... beautiful. My gaze dropped to her soft, pink lips, which were slightly parted as sh
Katherine’s POVChristian swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing nervously as Alexander’s dark, unblinking stare practically bored a hole through his skull. "Uhm..." Christian sighed shakily, a nervous drop of sweat forming on his brow. "I cannot concentrate when there are eyes staring at me like that."He was, obviously, referring to Alexander. As a pack healer, Christian needed absolute peace and focus for his magic to work properly and assess my condition. But right now, Alexander was standing over us like a shadow, looking as though he was seconds away from snapping the poor man's neck if he dared to breathe a little too close to me.I reached out and gently placed my hand over Alexander's rigid arm. "Alexander," I murmured softly, trying to soothe his raging inner wolf. "Give him some space. Let him work."Alexander turned his head away, letting out a low grumble.With the Alpha’s gaze finally off of him, Christian visibly relaxed. He smiled gently at me. "You are doing very







