LOGINKatherine’s POVI slipped into the deep red silk dress Francisca had practically begged me to wear. To be fair, staring at my reflection in the mirror, I looked so hot. If I were a man, I would fall to my knees for the woman staring back at me. But the real question was... would this new version of Alexander fall for me too?I turned away from the glass and walked over to the bassinets, gazing down at my sleeping babies."What do you think?" I whispered to them, gently brushing a finger against Kalexa's soft cheek. "Do you think your father will fall in love with me again tonight?"I let out a heavy, frustrated sigh. I was violently torn in two. Half of me was desperate to keep my children far away from his unpredictable, ruthless behavior. But the other half... my inner Luna... wanted to rip the throat out of any she-wolf who even dared to look at him during this rut.My blood was already boiling just thinking about Landon's offer to bring females to his chambers. I would never le
Katherine’s POVI took a deep breath—in and out. Tonight was the peak of the mating season. I had to keep myself completely calm, but ever since Alexander's "death," the mating bond inside me had felt completely hollow. It was as if the bond itself had been cursed; a brutal punishment from the Goddess because I had used forbidden magic to drag him back from the afterlife.I pushed the heavy thoughts away and stood over the bassinets, watching the babies finally sleep.Suddenly, Francisca hurried into the room. The head maid’s eyes flicked nervously toward the doorway, silently warning me to look at who was walking in right behind her.It was my mother, flanked by her older sister, my Aunt Valeria."Look, the—" my mother began, her voice loud and entitled as she stepped into the room.I immediately spun around and cut her off before she could even finish the sentence."It took me hours to get them to sleep," I hissed in a quiet whisper. "If you want to speak to me, we are not doing it
Alexander’s POVMy eyes dropped to her mouth. The spoon was still trapped between her soft lips, her breath completely stalled in her chest. I swallowed hard, my jaw clenching because I did not understand why I had boxed her against this counter. I did not understand why my inner beast, which usually roared for violence and bloodshed, suddenly quieted into a low, rumbling purr the second I stood close to her. She was a soothing balm to the raging madness in my head, and it infuriated me how much I craved it."Can you... give me some space?" she whispered. Her voice trembled just enough to betray her brave face. She slowly lowered the spoon back into her bowl and nervously darted her tongue out to lick a drop of broth from her lower lip.A harsh growl vibrated deep in my chest. Mistake.I wanted to crush my mouth against hers. I wanted to press her completely over the granite counter, consume that defiant fire in her eyes, and wipe away every memory of the dead husband she clung to
Katherine’s POV"Wow. That is quite a bold tone coming from the woman who was blessed with an ancient healing power, only to just throw it all away," my mother sneered. She pushed her chair back and marched toward me, aggressively pointing a finger at my chest. "Do you have any idea how powerful and respected you would be right now if you hadn't drained every last drop of your energy for that man?"My inner wolf bared her teeth, but I stood my ground. "That man was my husband, my Alpha... the father of your grandchildren," I fired back. "I would sacrifice my power a thousand times over to honor him. Something you and your husband clearly know nothing about."My father slammed his teacup down on the glass saucer. "Watch your tongue, Katherine! Your mother is right. You wasted a legendary gift on a dead man, and now look at you. A pathetic, powerless widow begging for scraps of charity from King Jonathan just to keep your sickly pups breathing."I scoffed bitterly. They had insulted me s
Katherine’s POVI stared at him in disbelief. Why is he here? I thought Arthur said he lived on the completely opposite side of the castle! Oh, right. Royal Alpha hearing. He could probably hear a pin drop in the dungeon. How am I going to survive living with this incredibly aggravating man?I frowned deeply at him, desperately bouncing a screaming Kander. "I am trying to calm them down!""Well, try harder," he snapped, rubbing the bridge of his nose. "It is deeply annoying. They are disturbing my sleep. I can hear them from the other side of the fortress!"I quickly leaned over the bassinets, ignoring him, and patted the two girls until they mercifully fell back asleep. But Kander was completely red in the face and furious."He's hungry," I muttered.In a sleep-deprived panic to stop the noise before he woke his sisters up again, I didn't even think. I just unlaced the top of my nightgown and pulled my breast out to feed him.Then I looked up, only to see Alexander standing complet
Katherine’s POVONE DAY LATER...Arthur and the royal guard escorted us directly to the high eastern tower. I was given a grand, lavish bedroom that was twice the size of the room I had shared with Alexander back in the Feral Pack. I refused to let the babies sleep in a separate nursery; I had their three bassinets arranged in a protective half-circle right at the foot of my massive bed, ensuring I would never have to take my eyes off them.Francisca had been officially appointed as my head maid, and she immediately took charge of three younger girls assigned to help with the pups. My babies were growing stronger by the hour, though Sebastian, the pack healer, insisted he would still sneak into the tower every night for their daily check-ups.I sat on the edge of the mattress, watching Kander sleep. I had already lost their father to the shadows of his own mind; I refused to lose my children, too."You may leave us," Francisca said softly to the three young maids. Once the doors sh







