Lucius’s point of view‘Stop lying!’ Zane snapped‘Oh, you want to tell her the truth? Please go on and do that. I will be waiting,’ I said to him as I stared at Katrina.‘What? Do you want to tell her the truth? Try to see how it will go for you because I know she will not be accepting us’ I retorted, and he mumbled something. “Did you know what Bianca had done?’ She asked me and I nodded my head. Of course, I knew what she had done.‘Why not tell me? Why let me investigate?” she asked me, and I swallowed hard, shaking my head. It’s not something I wanted to do, but of course, I had to do it for her.Lucius nodded in silence. “Suri’s target was Bianca, along with the soldiers who had participated in the massacre.”I admitted, and she just stared at me blankly without saying anything.“I knew it, and I had arranged for her to be here. Away from the front line. But she insisted on going there to look for trouble.” I say to her, and she sighs heavily, sitting on the chair as she looks a
Katrina’s point of view“What’s wrong?” Joshua asked me hours later as we went to the ground for our last update. People were slowly leaving the camp. Tents were coming down and people were busy packing their things. “I am thinking of what to write to their families,” I said to him, and he turned his head towards me. “Do you have to write to them? You can just send them back their belongings” he says to me as I shake my head. My father would be furious just hearing him say that.When my father was commander, He always made sure he walked around every house for days to offer his condolences.“How does he do it?” I jerked my head towards Lucius.“Him? Not sure. The last time I checked, he said they were gone. We move on,” Joshua says, but I refuse to believe that.There’s no way he can be that cruel towards people.I cock my head as I watch him chat with the people who arrived from the capital, and I inhale sharply.“Hey, did you see Bianca?” Bray asked, coming to join us as he threw hi
Lucius’s point of view‘What the hell was that? You just scared her again? She was finally letting us in,’ Zane snapped as I made my way back to camp.‘I didn’t do shit. You and I both know what Cassian wants. Cassian gets.’ I snapped, walking back to the tent.I get in my tent, throwing my coat on the bed as I paced around the tent, trying to calm myself down. My heart was drumming in my ears. My palms getting sweaty.Just the thought that Cassian wants her back in the capital made me think of what Bolton had said.What if he wants her as his Luna?No. He can’t have her. She is mine.‘How are you feeling?” Elide’s voice came behind me as I stopped in my tracks, turning to look at her.She was in her usual tunic, her hair braided behind into only one braid. “Hey El,” my lips curved up into a smile as soon as I saw her.“You look upset” She closes the gap between us in slow stride as I inhale sharply before letting out an exasperated sigh.“It’s nothing. Nothing I can’t handle” I say t
Katrinas’ point of viewIf there’s ever a time that I miss my father and brother are these moments where everyone is sitting around the fire just chatting about their childhood lives.My eyes roam to Lucius, who is sitting on the long opposite me alone, then goes to Joshua, who is telling us a story about how his wolf scared him when he first started hearing voices at twelve.It seems like he got his wolf early because most tend to get their wolves around fifteen and eighteen.With Lycans, it’s different because for them it comes around the twenty-first birthday. I smile at Joshua, who looks at me. “I’m sure Katrina got her wolf early considering she is so swift with her wolf” He laughs as I shake my head.“I was late. I think around sixteen or seventeen. I almost gave up,” I say, and he gasps.“No way. How did you— ““She hated that she was late, so always she pushed us. That’s how come I know” I explain to him, and he nods his head. He goes on chatting about mates and arranged marri
Lucius’s point of viewI have treasured this scarf for many years. So many years that when I feel like I miss home, I always put it on, and it brings me closer to home.‘Why not tell her that the scarf is her? For someone so decisive, it’s like— ‘‘no. We are not talking about this’I remember when I was about to leave after my failed marriage proposal, Katrina’s mother handed me this scarf.“Alpha Lucius” she shouted after me before I could leave.“It’s cold outside, stay warm,” said the Luna.“I’m sorry I can’t—” I was about to say, but she put it in my hands“Kat made this when she was a little girl. If you like, you can have it. I don’t have many scarves without our crest on it, unfortunately,” she had insisted.“It’s fine”“Don’t be stubborn. You will catch a cold and unfortunately, if someone ever saw you with a scarf from our pack you know people like to gossip” he insisted even though I couldn’t get something so sentimental about her because I can be greedy sometimes, I got it
Katrina’s point of viewI finished packing everything, ready to head back to the captain. I would be using my car since I had it fixed. I stared at the black leather coat before me and the scarf. I clenched my jaw so tight as I stared at the scarf. I bring my hand to touch it as I bring it to my nose. It smells like Lucius. “Kat?” Joshua shouts from outsideTaking a deep breath. I fold it again before making my way out of the tent. “hey” I say to him and he smiles at me.“I wanted to find out if you need help with the tent and bed,” he says to me as I nod my head.“Just give me a minute. I need to put the bags in my truck, then we can dismantle it”“You came with a truck?”“Yes. Lucius had it fixed so it shouldn’t be a problem for me,” I force a smile, and he nods. “Give me your bags and I will put them in the truck for you,” he offers as I smile, nodding my head.“Come in” I say to him and he stops in his tracks. “Oh Sorry,” I say grabbing his hand and pulling him in. He looks aroun
Bianca’s point of viewI run, but it’s like every time I run, my feet are stuck in one place. Xavier.I need Xavier.“Have you seen my husband?” I ask Kane, who is busy packing his things. Immediately, he sees me. He bows his head at me.“He was meeting the commander for final logistics. But if — “he says and before he can respond, I am already making my way to him.I have failed to remove my tent and fold my mattress.I hurriedly make my way to the place I saw Lucius Walk towards earlier. When I get there. Xavier is not there, but Lucius is busy barking instructions to people.I walk towards him, pulling on my scarf to cover my scars. “Commander!” I call to him, and he doesn’t turn to me until the third time that’s when he turns to look at me like I am some crazy woman.I force a smile and gather all the strength I can walking toward him. Everyone is looking at me like I disgust them, but that’s fine. They don’t know anything about war.If you want to win in war. You need to make sac
Xavier’s point of view“It’s because of her, right?” she asks me as I swallow hard, staring at her.Of course.It is because of Katrina. It’s because I have realized my mistake, and I am ready to correct that mistake, But I can’t tell her that.I shouldn’t have rejected Katrina for someone like her.“No! It’s because you messed up, Bianca. You not only lied to me but also you have no remorse whatsoever about what you did”She paces around in front of me as I notice people have stared watching what is happening. “I didn’t lie to you. I just — “She pauses.Of course, she fucking lied to me. Not only did she lie to me when I asked her about the Black Dawn war but also went on to act like it was the most natural thing.“Is this what you truly want? Being away from me?” She asks me as I inhale sharply, closing my eyes briefly.I count to three like I normally do to calm myself down before responding. “We had something that I was willing to risk everything for, but you lied to me and almost
Lucius’s point of viewMate? Someone was trying to fucking me over. I had enough of all of this shit. It was either I tell Katrina the truth or I would never be able to.“Lucius. You’re scaring me” she whispered after I pulled over at the curb in front of my condo. “I can’t do this” She shakes her head, but I offer her my hand.“I know it seems like things are not making sense, but just this once, Katrina. Trust me,” I insist, not sure how the fuck I am going to do this, but I know I have to do it.She stares at my hand before placing hers. “I hope you have a better explanation for this,” she steps out. And I take her hand, leading her into the building.I was going to show her everything. I don’t know how she would take it, but I was going to do it. She kept staring up at me as I led the way into the house.Once we get into the house. I led her to the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of whiskey.“Want a glass?” I offer, but she declines.“Lucius, you are scaring me. What’s wrong?” she asks
Katrina’s point of viewOh Goddess! He is going to kill her. Lucius will kill his mate.“You are not my mate! Tell me who sent you?” He demanded, his voice cold.“I am—”“You lie to me, and I will rip out your throat right now!” he growled, and she gasped for air, looking at me pleadingly, tears in her eyes as I stepped back.“Help me.” Her voice came out pleadingly, so soft and desperate.My heart pounded against my chest as I shook my head, walking towards Lucius.“Lucius,” I whispered, tears falling from my eyes as I placed my sweaty, tear-stained hand on his shoulder. He turned to look at me, his eyes flickering between colors.“Let her go.”“I will fucking drop her dead right now” he growled as I shook my head, choking back a sob. How did I find myself in the same position twice now?“You can’t!”“Yes, I can,” he growled, the finality in his voice sending a shiver down my spine. He plans to kill his mate.‘You need to stop him.’ Sage echoes, panic coursing through me as I close m
Lucius’s point of viewMorning Dew. Fresh rain filled my nostrils. Katina’s scent.I snapped my head towards the holding cells. Zane stirred in my mind wanting to make a run for the cells.But when I walked into the little waiting area, my eyes were not drawn to Katrina. It was a woman I had never seen before.She had all the scents Katrina had. “mate” the lips left her plumps lips immediately I walked into the room.Blonde shoulder-length hair with hazel green eyes and a sharp nose. “No,” I shook my head.“What?” She raised her thick brows as I stepped back.“You can’t be…” The words left my lips just as Katrina walked in, her eyes on me, then back to the woman.“No. Don’t come closer to me,” I warned, my heart racing so fast. I wanted to run to her and hold her close to me, taking in her scent.“I am your mate, Lucius.” She whispered, coming closer to me.My eyes snapped to Katrina, whose eyes widened like she had just seen a ghost. Heart drumming so loud, tears filling her beautifu
Katrina’s point of viewWhen I arrived at the barracks, I thought of what I would say to her or do, but now that I was here standing by the door watching her how she was sitting on the floor, knees to her chest and arms curled around them. I felt sorry for her.“What do you want, Katrina?” She asked me as I smiled, walking into the room.“You know he was only twenty-three,” I started, walking towards the window as I looked out towards the training ground.“He wanted to have three kids. Live on a farm and grow things.” I say before turning to her, and she just stares blankly at me with no remorse in her eyes.There was silence in the room, and I could hear her heart pounding so loudly, but she was doing a good job of keeping it together. Go on. Act tough all you want. By the time I am done with you, you will regret ever laying your hands on him.“I should kill you,” I start, and she stills. “But I won’t.”She swallows as I walk towards the screen. “Because death is the easiest way out
Katrina’s point of viewThe priestess went on with the funeral proceedings. Talking about life as a wolf and warrior, Becky gave her speech about how she only knew him for a few months, but felt like they had known each other for the rest of their lives. Then Bray and Taylor also paid their tribute.“You ready?” Lucius whispered as I got up, taking the few cards, I wrote my speech getting up.He walked me to the front as my eyes roamed around white coat warriors, snowpack, and other people I couldn’t recognize, who filled the chairs.My eyes went to the back and noticed Martin was here, and just at the end of the other aisle was Xavier, but looking behind him, I noticed another man standing by the trees with a hoodie. His head lowered.‘He didn’t want to attract a lot of people to him,’ Lucius linked to me.Cassian.He came.“Umm…” I started looking at Bray and Becky before putting the cards aside, then looked at everyone.“Joshua, to me, wasn’t just a warrior. He was my brother. When
Katrina’s point of view“Do we know if he had any family?” Noah asked Becky, who was having a cup of tea later in the evening by the countertop.“Seriously, Noah? He just died,” she snapped.“It’s the procedure. I have to—” he stuttered,“He didn’t. His parents left him on a training ground when he was two days old. He didn’t have a pack. Stayed in snowpack for a while, ” I say to him, and he turns to look at me.“Give me a minute,” I said to him, walking into my room, then came back with a file. “it’s his papers,” I say to him and Becky glances at me then back at Noah.“Katrina, this is…”Yes. I planned to make him officially part of the Snow pack, just like the rest of them. “Did you...” Becky paused, looking at the documents.“I planned to ask you guys the other night. It’s what Willow had been working on,” I explained. Her lips parted to say something, but she just burst out crying, covering her mouth.“He always wanted to belong, and that bitch took him away. I should kill her.”
Lucius’s point of view“No. She killed him. She killed Josh. She killed—” She fell to the ground as I held on tight to her, pulling her into an embrace as she whimpered.“He is gone. Josh is gone,” she whimpered, as I cupped her face.“I am sorry, baby. I wish I could take away your pain,” I whimpered, my chest tightening. I wish I could take the pain away from her and let it be all mine.She stares at me, tears rolling down her cheeks, as I pull her into a hug, and she whimpers loudly.I have never seen her so broken. If Thelma’s death broke her, then this one has crushed her soul completely. “Lucius, I lost him. I lost my friend. I failed to protect him,” she whimpered, holding tight to my jacket as I nodded my head.“I know, baby,” I whisper and let her cry her heart out. Boddy shaking and voice getting huskier.‘Noah. Get some people to take the body to the mogul.’ I linked to him.‘Got it,’ he replied.“I cannot protect them. I cannot even…” Her breath comes in rapid bursts. I ho
Katrina’s point of viewA cry tore from my throat, so unhinged. My heart is pounding against my chest.“You killed him?” I looked up at Katrina, holding Joshua’s warm corpse in my hands, my lips quivering and hands trembling.“You took him away from me. You Bitch!!” The growl left my lips as I put Joshua on the ground.“I warned you, didn’t I? I told you if you ever hurt any of them. I will cut you limb from limb,” I growled, my claws coming out and my canines elongating.‘Katrina, don’t lose your soul,’ Sage echoed, but I was already on my feet, taking steady strides toward her.“Katrina. Please—” Before I could hear the rest, I let that darkness deep inside me take over as I surged at Bianca, but her brother was already in front of her, trying to shift.“Fuck Martin Do not shift!” I heard Lucius shout over his shoulder as he came to stand in front of me.‘Get out of my way, Luc.’ I linked to him, but it came out as a growl to him, and he shook his head.“Calm down, Katrina. Don’t do
Katrina’s point of view“Orion Snow? How did you… how…” I stuttered, tears rolling down my cheeks as he came closer to where I was.“Shannon did a bit of digging, plus your friend Juniper gave me the details,” he says, as I bring my hand to my mouth. He was trying to find them as well.“Let’s go.” He places his hand on my small back, leading the way. I make my way out of the room when I see Bray, Joshua, and Becky pacing around.“I take it I don’t have to punch him again?” Joshua asks, and I shake my head, chuckling softly.“Like you would stand a chance,” Lucius mutters under his breath“Well, at least I tried,” He retorts.“That was brave and stupid,” I say to him, and he shrugs.“At least he knows some people are willing to kill for you,” he laughs, wrapping his arm around Bray’s neck. “Isn’t that right, Bryan?” he asked. Bryan tried to get away from him, but he held on tight.“Where are we going?” Becky asks to join us.“I am going to Green Point. You and them are going back home.