Katrina’s point of viewJoshua could not hold back any longer and rushed up to beat the living daylights out of Xavier. “I have wanted to punch you for a long time, ever since I first met you two backstabbers! This is not your fucking pack, Blackwood!” Joshua growled, pushing Xavier again and again as I shook my head.“Joshua, that’s enough!” I growled, trying to stop him from hitting Xavier, but Joshua continued.“Get the fuck off me!” Xavier shook off the man who was trying to hold him back from Joshua, who was not backing down.“You wanted Luna Duet? Betraying your oath to your mate, how dare you disrespect her!” Joshua was fuming, throwing punches that Xavier tried so many times to block out.‘Well, seems like Joshua is finally doing me a favour. Because if it was up to me. I would have killed him for even questioning you,’ Sage echoed as Joshua continued to hit Xavier.“That’s enough! Stop it,” I finally called a halt to the one-sided fight.Joshua growled, pushing Xavier away fr
Katrina’s point of viewXavier rushed up and shouted at Suri, “Where have you captured Bianca? Where the fuck is my wife?”Fuck Xavier you were going to cost our fucking lives if he doesn’t fucking shut his mouth.Gamma Suri was indifferent, holding her gaze before turning to look at me” Captain Snow, can we talk in private?”I looked at Joshua, then the other men. Her tone is monotone when she says that. Thank fuck she ignored Xavier, and his irrational behaviour.“Fine. We can talk but I am not going anywhere with those men behind you” I warned her, and her lips turned up in a smile. “though as much” Suri said, “I am not armed. If you’re worried, you can bring someone else! Someone you trust,” she said to me as I inhaled sharply. If this is about Bianca, then Xavier surely needs to be there. Maybe he can understand that this isn’t just some stupid game of power.I looked at Xavier, who already could not hold back, and said to him,” You come with me.”Xavier looked at me, then back a
Katrina’s point of view Gamma Suri cocked her head again, which is something I have noticed she does often before responding. “All of them?” She asks me, and I nod my head as Xavier mumbles something when Suri speaks. “What will I get?” “You have already avenged your losses, but as far as I know, the Rogue spies who killed my entire family have returned to the Rogue Pack. I have not yet avenged my family! I will take their lives to repay what they owe me!” I maintained, She stares me down, then inhales sharply. Rubbing her jaw. She’s thinking. Of course, I want everyone responsible for the death of my pack dead. Including her, but at this moment I will settle for whatever she will give me. “If you say that, many of those spies have already been given new missions upon their return, and some have already died on other missions, so it’s hard to find them again,” said Suri. “Still, you can know who went on that day. It’s not that hard. We know we can keep records of all soldiers,
Xavier’s point of view “Do you think Snow might be trying to throw us off and sell us out to the rogue?” My omega, Adam, asked me as we made our way into the forests. “I do not know Adam. Gamma Suri assured us that she got the revenge she wanted. I am just hoping she is not trying to screw us over,” I say to him, leading the way in the direction that Katrina showed me. The map of where exactly to go. I do not know if I should trust her, but for Bianca, I would try. I had so many questions I wanted to ask her and so many things to tell her. The only way for me to do that was if I found her alive. ‘Xavi, if what Suri said was true, then Bianca had indirectly caused the deaths of the Snowpack.’ My wolf Ares reminded me again. I have even lost count of how many times he has kept saying things about Katrina, probably using this as an opportunity to screw me over. ‘Katrina is a lot of things. But I know she is not a coward who let us other people do her work.’ ‘What if she ha
Katrina’s Point of View“Are you ready?” Josuha asked me two days later as I swallowed hard. Looking ahead of me, we were close to the camp, and I was not sure I wanted to be back.Lucius and the other men arrived a few days ago, but I still do not know who we lost.“Kat!” Gerald shouted as he came closer to where I was with Joshua. I looked over my shoulder as he approached.“Yes?”“The men just advised about Theo” he says to me and instantly that grabs my attention because for two days we had been looking for him.“Is he back in camp?” I asked him, and the look on his face told me everything I needed to know.I exhale heavily, shaking my head. I have not broken down in days. Even when I went back to bury Thelma, I wanted to bring her back, but her body was almost decomposing, so I had to bury her in a foreign land.“Thank you. And Bray”“Bray?” he raises his eyebrow, confused. “Brian Stormborn” I corrected as he mouthed an oh. I usually call him Bray instead of Brain like he told me
Katrina’s point of view‘Theo is dead. Thelma is dead.’ I kept saying it in my head as when I said it a few times, I would believe that they were dead.I try to take deep breaths, but all the noise and cheering outside don’t help.‘They are dead, Sage. Gone just like that I tried to hug myself as tears rolled down my cheeks.This was so unbelievable.I wasn’t close with Theo, but he always stood up for me when it mattered. He didn’t care what people would think. He stood up for me.And Thelma? She was the only one who stood up for me when Xavier rejected me.I sit in the enormous dish in my tent. Swinging back and forth, thinking of everything that’s happened.I close my eyes thinking of Thelma and how she would always comb my hair whenever I was anxious and hum to tunes that I would complain about sometimes, but I would let her do it because it made her happy.I bring my knees to my chest and hug them tight as I let the tears fall. Trying to think of Thelma’s favourite tunes, but I c
Katrina’s point of viewI brushed my hair back and got out of bed. The last few days have been so hard. Even though when I first came here, I used to do everything. The last few weeks made me get used to Thelma combing through my hair every morning.Last night Lucius helped me back to the tent and I couldn’t sleep the first few hours as memories came to mind.I thought I was strong and didn’t care, but I kept seeing Thelma’s eyes every time I closed my eyes.I don’t know how I ended up sleeping, but all I remember is Lucius assuring me that it would get better with time as I drifted off to sleep.Once I change into my grey leggings and t-shirt, I put on my boots and make my way out of the tent.‘You should eat something today’ Sage says as I make my way towards the ground where I know Joshua and everyone is.I know he and Theo were close, and probably this has affected him as well. Even though I can’t keep anything down, I will try to force myself to eat.‘You will have to eat. Two da
Xavier’s point of view.I sat on the bed, waiting for Bianca to wake up. It’s been a day since we came back to camp and all I have done is watch over Bianca.Whatever that woman did fucked up her brain. Every time she wakes up, she instantly goes back to sleep.Elide assured me she would be fine eventually, but didn’t say when or what happened to her. We are nowhere near civilization, so she can’t run tests on Bianca to find out exactly what happened. I sat back, watching her over as she slept on the bed. She groaned softly, her eyes opening slowly.“Bianca?”She woke up in the tent and tried to sit up. “Mirror” was the first word that came out of her mouth as I shook my head, wrapping my arm around my shoulder.“You need to focus on getting better,” I say, knowing the way she looks right now; she wouldn’t want to see that reflection of her right now.She shakes off my hands, then gets up. She staggers but finds her balance.“Bianca, please, you just came back. Let’s take it easy,” “G
Ingrid’s point of viewHe doesn’t want us. He hates us so much and I know it’s because of that woman. A woman who can’t seem to let go of him.‘You can’t blame the luna. It’s our mate who doesn’t want us,’ My wolf Gus retorts. Always the one to come up with a reason. Sometimes I hate her for being such a smartass.‘I can hear you,’ she slaps back.‘Meant for you to hear it,’ I retort. I sink into the chair. Thinking of how I am going to handle this. Lucius is mine. Fated to be mine, but he wants a woman whom he can’t have?“I need to speak with him,” I say, determined. This time, he won’t ignore me. I know he feels the pull between us. Even the way he looks at us says it all.Like when I hugged him this morning. I could feel him lean back on me until that woman had to show up.“Talking to yourself again?” My omega Millie asks walking into the room with her basket of clothes.“Well, thinking about how to win over a man,” I say, turning to her, and she sighs heavily, setting down her ba
Lucius’s point of viewShe won’t fight for us. She doesn’t want to. I wish she thought maybe I was worth it. Worth fighting for, but I guess I am not.People fight for me because they know I can protect them. Others fight for me because of loyalty. No one has ever fought for me because they love me.I had hoped maybe Katrina might fight because she loves me. I sigh heavily, scribbling down on my notepad.“Unfortunately, this should have been communicated to us. Princess Kaelin is like a sister to me. I will not send her there with these conditions,” Cassian snaps.“We are giving you this land. I think it’s safe that she is—”“She is to be treated with respect. I will not have you marrying other women. A mistress or second wife. This treaty is done,” he snaps as Aidan smiles like this is funny. I won’t let my cousin be subjected to that.“I wasn’t suggesting that. I only meant in case she can’t bear children,” he adds as I scoff, shaking my head.“And how are we to know you are not the
Katrina’s point of viewNothing can go wrong. I need it to go well.This is an opportunity for me to enter the rogue pack. I kept quiet the entire time while in the front passenger seat.Xavier is driving in front, and Martin is behind with Gamma Suri, while the other cars are with the delegation of twenty from the rogue king.“I hear Lucius found his mate,” Martin says behind me, breaking the awkward silence. I shift in my seat, glancing towards Xavier, who looks through the rearview, then back at me.“I suppose some people are not that lucky with love,” he says, but I just ignore him. He will try to get to me like his sister. I know it.“It’s not her fault if all the men in her life end up failing to fight for her. I know I would,” Gamma Suri retorts as I raise my eyebrows.“Between her and that psycho. I would pick her. But I guess most men think with their cocks,” she retorts. I gasp, glancing at Xavier, who fidgets in his seat.“That psycho is my sister, you bitch!” Martin retort
Lucius’s point of viewI don’t know how long she keeps driving, but when I finally open my eyes. We are by the border; the car has pulled over, and she is unbuckling her seat belt.“What the fuck, Katrina? I had a meeting with Cassian,” I snap, and she sighs heavily.“I am here to welcome the rogue king. I wasn’t going to be late because you have issues going on in your life,” she says, about to get out of the car, when I grab her wrist.I want to pull her into me and kiss her, but I know all this must be hard for her. “You love me, Katrina.” The words leave my lips. It’s the only assurance I have. It doesn’t matter what is happening. I know she loves me, so that’s enough for me.“So? That means nothing.”“It’s enough for me. Knowing that you love me. Not because of a bond but because you do” I whisper to her and her heart races.“Well, if I had known, you planned all this. I wouldn’t have fallen for you. And also, don’t worry. I am working on falling out of love with you,” she growls
Lucius’s point of view“Katrina.” Her name rolls off my lips like a whisper when I see her walking away from Princess Ingrid.Something tells me Ingrid said something to Katrina. I heard her say she didn’t fight for men. Guess I am included in that.“Gerald, send me the details. Let’s catch up later.” I patted his shoulder and bolted the doors.“Luc!” Ingrid turns to me, a smile on her face, while Katrina walks away.“I was fucking clear. Stay the fuck away from me!” I growled, walking away, but she grabbed my wrist. Her touch sends electricity through me. My heart pounds so hard, and I feel my palms getting sweaty.“Don’t you fucking touch me!”“Please. I know you feel it. I know you feel this pulls between us,” she said pleadingly says, but trying to touch me, but I yank her hand away from her grip.“I was clear. I want nothing with you. I don’t want a bond with you.” I spun on my heel, ready to leave.“Is it because of her?” she asks.I stopped in my tracks. Taking a moment, before
Katrina’s point of viewI’m his mate. The woman he wrongfully marked and sent to the goddess, but somehow, I was brought back to life.Three people knew what happened: my father, Lucius, and the witch who performed the spell to bring me back and erase my memories.But who is she? Why can’t I remember her face? I inwardly ask myself as I make my way towards the palace. It’s the first time in seven days that I will probably be here, but Aidan insisted he would feel better if I were here.So here I am playing bodyguard to beta Aidan, but I also didn’t expect to find Lucius and his ‘Mate’ here cuddling.‘He is ours! She can’t have him,’ Sage fumes.I don’t know where I stand, but he isn’t ours.He never was.My heart never learns.“Katrina!” I hear him shout behind me, but I don’t stop and head for the drawing room. I don’t want to hear his excuses.“Katrina!” he tries to touch me, but I spin on my heel, slapping him across the face. The sound of my hand connecting with his cheek echoed i
Lucius’s point of view“Wow. Okay, this is too much to process,” Cassian says to me as I nod my head, throwing back my head.“Fuck Lucius. How could you be so reckless?”“I don’t know. Zane isn’t exactly someone I can rein in. He was a beast back there and everything he wanted he got,” I snap, sitting up and burying my face in my hands.‘So, this is my fault?’‘Fuck yes.’‘Really? Cause I told you not to tell her, and you didn’t listen. If there’s anyone to blame. It’s you,’ he shoots back.Of course, it is.“Still, Lucius. It was reckless and stupid.”“It was all Zane.”‘So, I am stupid? I will not let him insult us anymore’ Zane growls, and Cassian shakes his head before coming to sit in front of me.“She asked to be part of the team escorting Kaelin to the rogue pack. Any reason she is doing that?” He asks me as I shake my head.“Probably to get away from here as soon as possible,” I mutter, rubbing my face. It’s been a fucking week, and I haven’t seen or even bumped into her. She’
Katrina’s point of view“You are my mate, Katrina. This mark you carry is mine.” Lucius’s voice fills my head, a knowing smile on his lips as he thrusts deep into me.“Yours,” I whisper before digging my canines in his spot. I can’t help but smile.This is what I want to be loved. To be his.For the world to know, I carry his mark. So, tell me why someone is ruining my dream.“We are losing her!” someone shouts, his voice laced with panic and fear. A muffled voice comes barking instructions, and my head feels heavy, and I can’t open my eyes.‘Lucius?’ I try to link to him, but there’s a void. It’s dark. I can’t feel him.‘Sage?’ I call to my wolf, but she is distant. I can’t feel her. Panic courses through my veins. I’m drowning in darkness.A dark void.I have been here before. It’s a familiar place.Dad.I smile when I see him staring at a small light on the other side.“I shouldn’t have lied to you.” His voice comes, but I can’t see his face. “He was yours, but the law can’t allow
Katrina’s point of view“Lucius, you are not making any sense,” I say, but the words come out like a whisper. I have always wondered why I seemed to link with him alone and no one else, but I never gave myself time to ponder it too much.“You shouldn’t say things like that. You know, right?” I say with a sad smile, and he lowers his head, bringing the entire bottle of whiskey to his lips.“What’s this, Lucius?”My questions are met with silence and rather a loud throbbing of his heart. He tightens his jaw, his lisp quivering when he lifts his gaze to meet mine.His eyes linger on my lips, but he sniffles back, shaking his head.“That woman is not my mate,” he says, but it was clear there. Even though he tried to hurt her, he was still her mate. They are fated to be each other’s mate.“Luc...”“She is not my mate.” He pauses, taking a moment. He closes his eyes like he is counting to ten before continuing. “You are my mate.”The silence is deafening. I just stare at him. He must think